FUNERAL DIRECTORS SINCE 1941

 Colquitt Funeral Home was established in 1941 by H. Roy and Lucille McKinstry, Sr.  They operated the funeral home and ambulance service for Colquitt and Miller County until 1949  when their son, H. Roy McKinstry, Jr. returned from the Navy to help run the family business. Roy (Porky) McKinstry, Jr.  married Dorothy Oldham in 1949.  Roy McKinstry, Sr., Lucille McKinstry, Roy McKinstry, Jr. and Dorothy McKinstry were all licensed funeral directors and operated the funeral home together for nearly 50 years. 

Danny Sheffield, licensed funeral director and embalmer, began working at Colquitt Funeral Home in 1983 later purchasing the funeral home business from the McKinstry family in 1990. In1991, he built a new funeral home and chapel at 108 Grow Street and continues to operate as a family owned business today. The owner and staff of Colquitt Funeral Home will always cherish the memory of the lives of  H. R. (Mack) McKinstry, Sr., Lucille McKinstry, H. R. (Porky) McKinstry, Jr.,  and Dorothy McKinstry .

Payment Policy Effective January 1, 2018

     Colquitt Funeral Home will be implementing a new payment policy.  Effective January 1, 2018, we will not make any final funeral arrangements until a method of payment has been confirmed.

     When the family comes in to make funeral plans, they will need to bring their insurance policies with them. The policy will have to be verified BEFORE funeral dates and times will be decided.  This means if there is a death on a holiday or weekend or any other time that the insurance company is closed, arrangements will not be set until that policy can be verified.  If your loved one has an insurance policy that can not be filed by the funeral home, you will be responsible for paying before arrangements will be finalized. Payment must be received before the funeral service is held. 

We will no longer wait for estates to be settled.

No exceptions.

     Payment accepted in the form of verified insurance assignment, check, cash, or credit card.

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Obits

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 Dianne Hudson Haywood     64

     Ms. Dianne Hudson Haywood of Colquitt died Thursday, January 17, 2019, at her residence.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Live Oak Free Will Baptist Church with Danny Sheffield officiating.

     Ms. Haywood was a member of Live Oak Free Will Baptist Church and retired from the Miller County Department of Family and Children Services.

     She is survived by one son, Jesse (Niki) Espinoza of Leesburg, GA; one daughter, Amber (Zac) Taylor of Baker County, GA; four grandchildren, Hudson Espinoza, Graci Espinoza, Ella Espinoza, and Adley Taylor; one brother , Perry (Mary) Hudson of Baker County, GA; and one sister, Lyndia Lovering of Colquitt, GA.  Ms. Haywood was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Vivian Calhoun Hudson, Sr.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Viola Cleveland     76

     Mrs. Viola Cleveland of Colquitt died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Saturday, January 5, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive Holiness Church with Cleve Weeks,  Rev. Jonathan Prickett, and Rev. Tim Mock officiating.  Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, January 4, 2019, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Cleveland was a member of Mt. Olive Holiness Church and retired from the Miller County School System as a cook.

     She is survived by two sons, Delane (Jinnie) Cleveland of Douglas, GA, and Justin Cleveland of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Kay (Duane) Stoker of Colquitt, GA, and Donna (Stephen) Weeks of Colquitt, GA; six grandchildren, Jessica (Corey) Weeks, Jana Stoker, Cleve (Jackie) Weeks, Nathan Weeks, Jolie Cleveland, and Jordan Cleveland; two sisters, Maggie McLendon of Bainbridge, GA, and Lula McLendon of Iron City, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Sidney R. "Doodle" Wells     94

     Sidney Ralph "Doodle" Wells died peacefully in Seminole Manor on December 27,2018 in Donalsonville, Georgia at the age of 94.

     Sidney is survived by his children Dianne (Carlton) Thomas of Colquitt and Anthony (Linda) Wells of Donalsonville, his grandchildren Cory (Holly) Thomas and Kyle (Amy) Thomas; four great-grandchildren Sydney, Judson, Megan, and Mackenzie; and one sister-in-law, Joyce Wells. He is preceded in death by Leona Belle Wells, his beloved wife of 70 years. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Claude, Clyde, Bill, Carlton, John Harbor Jr., Marvin, and Harry Wells, and Inez Wells Powell.

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Ira Arthur Walton, Jr.     97

     Mr. Ira Walton, Jr. of Cordele, formerly of Colquitt, died Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Fellowship Home in Cordele.  Funeral services will be Monday, December 31, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Damascus Methodist Church with Rev. Tony Mock officiating.  Interment will follow at Damascus Cemetery.  Visitation will be  Monday, December 31, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Damascus Methodist Church.

     Mr. Walton was a member of Damascus Methodist Church and was a farmer.

     He is survived by one daughter, Mary (Danny) Ray of Cordele, GA; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Agnes O'Kelley of Valdosta, GA; and one sister-in-law, Mary Walton of Colquitt, GA.  Mr. Walton was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Ellen Wade Walton and one daughter, Becky Coyle.

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 Grier Haddock Tiner     76

     Mrs. Grier Haddock Tiner of Damascus died Sunday, December 9, 2018, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating.  Interment will follow at Eternal Rest Memorial Gardens in Colquitt with Robert "Beau" Franklin Watson, Frederick William Dennis VI, Michael Stuckey, Michael Hornsby, Henry Collier "Bubber" Haddock, III, and Vernon Smith "Buster" Haddock serving as active pall bearers.  Honorary pall bearers will be the members of the Carol Smith Sunday School class.  Visitation will be Tuesday, December 11, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 PM at the Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

     Mrs. Tiner was a homemaker and a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church where she was a member of the Carol Smith Sunday School class.

     She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert "Bobby" E. Tiner, Sr. of Damascus, GA; one son, Robert "Ret" (Haley) E. Tiner, Jr., of Blakely, GA; four daughters, Leigh Tiner of Blakely, GA, Robin (Johnny) Watson of Blakely, GA, Julie Tiner Hornsby of Donalsonville, GA, and Calli Audrey Tiner of Damascus, GA; ten beloved grandchildren, Jenna Dennis Stuckey, Frederick William "Will" Dennis VI, Tiner James Brewer, Jacob Tiner Watson, Robert "Beau" Franklin Watson, Olivia "Ollie" Grier Hornsby, Lillie Katherine Hornsby, Maggie Nell Hornsby, Sutton Larissa Tiner, and Copper Ella Tiner; and two beloved great grandchildren, William James Stuckey and Frederick William "Liam" Dennis VII.  Mrs. Tiner was preceded in death by one daughter, Jill Tiner; her parents, William Henry and Veryl Grier Haddock, Sr.; two brothers, William Henry "Hal" Haddock, Jr., and Henry Collier Haddock, Sr.; and in-laws, Will and Laura Lea Daniels Tiner.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund at PO Box 5, Colquitt, GA 39837.

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Rosey Lee Bush     80

     Mrs. Rosey Lee Bush of Colquitt died Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home in Donalsonville, GA.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Thompson Town Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Whittaker and Rev. Larry Powell officiating.  Interment will follow at Thompson Cemetery with Jerry Miller, Johnny Miller, Johnny Green Miller, Mike Newsome, Ronnie Miller, and Steve Gowan serving as pall bearers.  Visitation will be Monday, December 10, 2018, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Bush was a beautician and a member of Thompson Town Free Will Baptist Church where she taught sunday school, sang in the choir, and was the pianist.

     She is survived by her husband, J D Bush of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Kim (Thad) Richardson of Colquitt, GA; four grandchildren, Danielle (Tyler) Holt, Macey (Kenny) Brown, Justin (Paige) Richardson, and Adam Richardson; three great grandchildren, Ava Klaire Holt, Rosie Holt, and Olive Richardson; three sisters, Teresa Vann, Leona Gowan, and Louise Newsome, all of Colquitt, GA; and one brother, Willie Miller of Donalsonville, GA.  Mrs. Bush was preceded in death by one son, Timmy Bush, and her parents, Henry and Rachel Jordan Miller.

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Perry Alan Brooks     58

     Mr. Alan Brooks of Colquitt died Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jay Winkler officiating.  Interment will follow at Oak Valley Church of Christ Cemetery with Trent Clenney, Daniel Haire, Jeff Williams, Keith Lovering, Phil Harden, Jr., and Randy Richardson serving as pall bearers.  Visitation will be Thursday, December 6, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Brooks was a farmer and was of the Church of Christ faith.

     He is survived by two sons, Perry Justin Brooks of Colquitt, GA, and Lucas Hartley (Shelby) Brooks of Colquitt, GA; two brothers, Danny (Alacia) Lovering of Colquitt, GA, and Ronald Lovering of Colquitt, GA; and two aunts, Louise Grant of Colquitt, GA, and Clara Nell Heard of Bainbridge, GA.

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Peter Vincent Vitrano  72

     Mr Peter Vitrano of Colquitt died Friday, November 23, 2018 at Miller County Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating.

     Mr Vitrano was a retired heavy equipment mechanic with Volvo.

     He is survived by his wife Claudia Vitrano of Colqutt, GA; two sons, Robert Vitrano of Colquitt and Michael (Nancy) Vitrano of St Petersburg, FL; and one granddaughter Catherine Vitrano also of St Petersburg.

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Cathy Jean Matkin     63

     Mrs. Cathy Jean Matkin of Colquitt died Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Miller County Hospital.  Funeral services will be Friday, November 16, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bobby Whittaker and James Weaver officiating.  Interment will follow at Thompson Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Friday, November 16, 2018, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Matkin was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was of the baptist faith.

     She is survived by her husband, James R. Matkin of Colquitt, GA; two sons, James R. (Sybrina) Matkin, Jr. of Albany, GA, and Kristopher Alan (Summer) Matkin of Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Amanda (Keith) Frane of Opelika, AL; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Susan (Garlin) Evans of Iron City, GA, and Jennifer (Phillip) NeSmith of Bainbridge, GA; one brother, Tony (Barbara) Meredith of Colquitt, GA; and her four legged fur baby, Gracie.

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William  Webb "Billy" Ingram, Jr.     62

     Mr. Billy Ingram of Colquitt died Saturday, November 3, 2018, at his residence.  A memorial service will be held Friday, November 9, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Scott Stanfill and Rev. Dale Seley officiating.  Visitation will be Friday, November 9, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel.

     Mr. Ingram was a boat captain and a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church.

     He is survived by one sister, Mary Susan (Dale) Seley  of Fredericksburg, VA; one niece, Carla Seley of Virginia Beach, VA; three aunts, Eleanor Wilson of Nicholson, GA, Marcelle Houston of Blakely, GA, and Delphine (William) Lane of Athens, TN; one uncle, Gwen Ingram of Kingsport, TN,  and a large number of cousins.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Colquitt-Miller County Disaster Relief Fund at https://squareup.com/store/colquittstrong

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Eudorus Lee Massey     77

     Mr. Eudorus Lee Massey of Iron City died Saturday, October 27, 2018, at his residence.  Funeral services will be Monday, October 29, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Walden officiating.  Interment will follow at Eternal Rest Memorial Gardens with Jim McCann, Rick McCall, Larry Evans, Robert Scott, Carl Scott, and Dee Rebrook serving as pall bearers.  Visitation will be Sunday, October 28, 2018, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Massey was owner of Lee's Grocery and a member of Unity Church of God.

     He is survived by his wife, June Massey of Iron City, GA; one daughter, Krystal (Rick) Draughn of Petal, MS; two sons, Steve (Samantha) Ard of Colquitt, GA, and Gary Ard of Iron City, GA; seven grandchildren, Ben Draughn, Bethany Draughn, Zac Ard, Kiley Harden, Hank Harden, Chloe Ard, and Sophie Ard; and two brothers, Kenneth (Gloria) Massey of Donalsonville, GA, and Lynn (Peggy) Massey of Jacksonville, FL.  Mr. Massey was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Montine Lynn Massey; one sister, Blanche Green; and one brother, Ralph Massey.

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Wanneda "Neda" Wanda Temples     79

     Mrs. Wanneda "Neda" Wanda Temples of Damascus died Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Miller County Hospital. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Damascus Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Cowart officiating.

     Mrs. Temples was a homemaker.

     She is survived by one son, Ricky (Debbie) Fisher of Donalsonville, GA; one daughter, Dana (Rusty) Tabb of Damascus, GA; six grandchildren, Darren Greathouse, Shannon (Josh) Fisher, Kaylee Norman, Kyler Norman, Baylee Tabb, and Hunter Tabb; and one great grandson, Greyson Tabb.  Mrs. Temples was preceded in death by two sons, Gary Fisher and Eddie Fisher.

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Geraldine "Gerrie" Clenney     69

     Mrs. Gerri Clenney of Colquitt died Friday, October 19, 2018, at Donalsonville Hospital.  Funeral services will be Sunday, October 21, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Cook's Union United Methodist Church with Rev. Jean Watson officiating.  Interment will follow at Cook's Cemetery with John Williams, Jr., Marty Kelley, Jr., Jarrott Mock, Michael Middleton, Bradley Enfinger, and Phillip Henry Harden, III, serving as active pall bearers.  There will be no visitation.

     Mrs. Clenney was a member of Cook's Union United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.

     She is survived by her husband, Terry Clenney of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Trent (Vicki) Clenney and Bryan Clenney both of Colquitt, GA; four grandchildren, Garison Clenney, Preston Clenney, Bryce Clenney, and Evan Clenney; two brothers, Leslie Caine and Neal Caine both of Winter Haven, FL; and mother-in-law, Annie Pearl Clenney of Colquitt, GA.

     In lieu of flowers, make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

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Billy Floyd Coker     76

     Mr. Billy Floyd Coker of Donalsonville died Sunday October 14, 2018, at Miller County Hospital.  Funeral services will be Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Magnolia Baptist Church in Whigham, GA, with Rev. Glen Elmore officiating.  Interment will follow at Butler Cemetery in Whigham, GA, with Military Honors. Pall bearers will be Dalton Snipes, Ryan Coker, Shelton Snipes, Nicholas Coker, Larry Dollar, and Earl Dollar.  Visitation will be Thursday, October 18, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Magnolia Baptist Church.

     After 21 years of service, Mr. Coker retired from the USAF as a Master Sergeant. He was also a member of New Life at Lake Seminole Church of God.

     He is survived by his wife, Sara Coker of Donalsonville, GA; three sons, Gary (Trudy) Coker of Newton, GA, Chris (Daphne Owenbey) Coker of Leesburg, GA, and David (Annette) Williford of Darien, GA; one daughter, Pam (Boobie) Snipes of Colquitt, GA; six grandchildren, Dalton (Lindsey) Snipes, Ryan Coker, Shelton Snipes, Nicholas Coker, Hayden Coker, and Syara Owenbey; one great grandchild, Ryleigh Snipes; and two sisters, Janelle Nelson of Dothan, AL, and Myrtle Ann Lewis of Whigham, GA.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the New Life at Lake Seminole Church of God building fund at 2164 Hwy 253 South, Donalsonville, GA 39845.

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Skipper Jerome Bryan, Sr.     69

     Mr. Skipper Jerome Bryan, Sr., of Bainbridge died Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center.  A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Mr. Bryan was a truck driver and of the baptist faith.

     He is survived by his wife, Tammy Woodle of Bainbridge, GA; two sons, Skipper Jerome "JJ" Bryan, Jr. of San Antonio, TX, and Chris (Melissa) Bryan of Mobile, AL; one daughter, Shaney (Joey) Catlin of Montgomery, AL; six grandchildren, Kaylynn, Cody, Sarah, Taylor, Baylee, and Shawntel; five great grandchildren; and one brother, Charles (Jackie) Bryan of Dothan, AL.  Mr. Bryan was preceded in death by one daughter, Renee Bryan; one brother, James Vinson Bryan, Jr.; two sisters, Janice Suggs and Jenette Cook; and his parents, Bonnie Hagan and Lavada Woods Bryan, and James Vinson and Agnes Vinson Cook, Sr.

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Paul Gerald Dukes     74

     Mr. Paul Gerald Dukes of Damascus died Tuesday, October 2, 2018, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 7, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Brother Green officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday, October 7, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Kingdom Hall.

     Mr. Dukes was a mechanic at Georgia Pacific and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

     He is survived by one daughter, Jill Prince of Valdosta, GA; four grandchildren, Jade Prince, Autumn Prince, Paige Prince, and Allison Prince; two brothers, Curtis Dukes of Columbus, GA and Melvin Dukes of Ft. Worth, TX; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Troy Lavon Cook     83

     Mr. Troy Lavon Cook of Colquitt died Thursday, September 20, 2018, at his residence.  Funeral services will be Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 1:00 PM at Cook's Union United Methodist Church with Rev. Matt Stewart and Rev. Jean Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Cook's Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors at their home.

     Mr. Cook was a former Miller County Sheriff and a member of Cook's Union United Methodist Church.

     He is survived by his wife, Maureen Cook of Colquitt, GA; one son, Lindsey (Melissa) Cook of Duluth, GA; one daughter, Cindee (Kevin) Riordan of Virginia Beach, VA; seven grandchildren, Patrick Cook, Catherine Cook, Christopher Cook, Mary Virginia Riordan, Elizabeth Riordan, Emma Watkins, and Alex Watkins; one sister, Brenda (Larry) Stephens of Colquitt, GA; and one brother, Buren Willis "BW" (Valeria) Cook of Oviedo, FL.

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Mable Elizabeth Heard  87

     Mrs Mable Heard of Colquitt died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Bainbridge Health Care. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Seotember 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Dennis Jones and Kenny Johnson officiating.  Iterment will follow at Bellview Church Cemetery.

Full obit to follow.

    Larry Thompson     70

     Larry Thompson, 70, passed away August 28 at Calhoun Nursing Home in Edison, Georgia.  Formerly of Colquitt, Georgia, Larry was born in Heflin, Alabama, to Rev. and Mrs. Clyde and Nellie Fields Thompson, both of whom predeceased him.

     Larry was married to the former Sharon Beasley of Cairo, Georgia, who preceded him in death in 2016.  They shared a wonderful life together in their Colquitt home on the banks of Spring Creek.

     A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 9/15, at the Colquitt Funeral Home, 108 E. Grow Street, Colquitt, Georgia.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, with the memorial service beginning at 2:00 PM.  Officiating the service will be Rev. Billy Thompson and Rev. Mike Nichols.

     Larry was a finish carpenter who was known to his friends as a true artist in woodworking.  His favorite thing to do was spend time fishing with Sharon and other friends and family members.  He also loved inviting those friends and family members over for a fish fry, with Larry cooking the best cat fish ever tasted!

      In his earlier years, Larry sung in a Southern Gospel quartet out of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Cairo, Georgia, which was pastored by his father.  He also sung with his parents and siblings as the Thompson Family group.

     In addition to his wife and parents, Larry was preceded in death by his son, Donovan Wayne Thompson, Thomasville, Georgia.

      Larry is survived by his sisters, Jane Rowland-Fox of Florida and Sarah Webster and her husband, Warren, of Delaware.  He is also survived by one brother, Billy Thompson and his wife, Dorothy, of Georgia.  Also surviving Larry are his grandson, Donovan Wayne (DJ) Thompson, Jr., and his wife and son, Michaela and Brayden, of Alabama; a step granddaughter, Crystal Fuller and her spouse Ned of Alabama; and three step great grandsons Brandon Hines, Blain Hines, and Lane Fuller, all of Alabama.  In addition, Larry is survived by his Uncle Melvin and Aunt Faye Fields, as well as Aunt Margaret Fields, all of Alabama.  Many other family members live in Georgia and Alabama.

     Larry had asked that his body be cremated as Sharon’s had been, and their ashes be mixed.

     In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to either the Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church, 319 E. Grow Street, Colquitt, GA  39837 or the First Baptist Church of Colquitt, 351 E. Pine Street, Colquitt, GA  39837.



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Grace McDaniel Moore     94

     Mrs. Grace McDaniel Moore of Colquitt died Monday, August 27, 2018, at Miller Nursing Home.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Colquitt First Baptist Church at 11:00 AM with Rev. Chad Cooper and Rev. Mark Worsley officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Isaac Moore, Philip Moore, Danny Moore, Stokes Moore, Griffin Perkins, and Joe Sheffield serving as active pall bearers.  Honorary pall bearers will be Noah Kough and Lawson Bost.  Visitation will be Tuesday, August 28, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church, Dorcas Sunday School Class, and the Colquitt Garden Club.

     She is survived by three sons, Tommy (Sandra) Moore of Colquitt, GA, Warren (Mary Faye) Moore of Newnan, GA, and David (Derinda) Moore of Powder Springs, GA, Charles Singleton, Nephew, of Waldorf, MD; six grandchildren, Philip (Amber) Moore, Danny (Laci) Moore, Jessica (Lawson) Bost, Isaac (Sarah) Moore, Kristen (Noah) Kough, and Ashley Moore; eleven great grandchildren; and one brother, Carlos (Iva) McDaniel of Alexander City, AL.  Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Hill Moore.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Colquitt First Baptist Church Building Fund, Mt. Zion Cemetery Fund, or Mission Mbale at www.missionmbale.org or PO Box 73975, Newna, GA 30271 and specify Grace Moore.

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Randall Milton "Randy" Spooner     66

      Mr. Randall Milton "Randy" Spooner of Colquitt died Friday,  August 24, 2018 at his residence.  Funeral services will be Monday, August 27, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Whittaker officiating.  Interment will follow at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Richard Trawick, Charlie Weeks, Russell Worek, Tim Cook, Guy Phillips, and Gary Roach serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Monday, August 27, 2018, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Spooner was a member of Colquitt Church of God and retired as a security officer with Farmer's Fertilizer and Millling Co.

     He is survived by his wife, Amy Spooner of Colquitt, GA; four daughters, Amy (Timmy) Donley of Colquitt, GA, Becky (Scott) Butler of Leary, GA, Randi (James) Hammock of Alexandria, LA, and Kristy (Terry) Palmer of Colquitt, GA; eight grandchildren, Paige Donley, Casee Donley, Lacie Butler, Katie Butler, Jamie Hammock, Amber Hammock, Tyler Hammock, and Savanna Palmer; and one aunt, Lillian Oninski of Newton, AL.  Mr. Spooner was preceded in death by his mother, Penney Laynette Trawick.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kindred Hospice at 432 E. Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819.

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Martha Tabb Lovering     84

     Mrs. Martha Tabb Lovering of Colquitt died Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Miller Nursing Home.  Funeral services will be Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 5:00 PM at Colquitt United Methodist Church with Rev. William Smith and Rev. Scott Stanfill officiating.  Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemtery with David Lovering, Les Lovering, Stacey Cooper, Michael Lovering, Adrian Lovering, and Kevin Lovering serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Saturday, August 25, 2018, from 4:00-5:00 PM at Colquitt United Methodist Church.

     Mrs. Lovering was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church and retired from Quality Applicators as a bookkeeper.

     She is survived by two sons, Randy Metz (Jane) Lovering of Colquitt, GA, and Ronnie Dale (Sybil) Lovering of Blakely, GA; four grandchildren, Brandon Tabb (Ashley) Lovering, Michael Brian Lovering, Samuel Charles Lovering, and Seth Willis Lovering; five great grandchildren, Mayson Kate Lovering, Grayson Reid Lovering, Caitlin McKenzie Lovering, Lillian Catherine Lovering, and Kinsley Jade Lovering; and two sisters, Mary Jean Tabb (Tyner) Cooper of Blakely, GA, and Dorothy Tabb (Max) Jones of Colquitt, GA.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kindred Hospice at 432 E. Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819

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Leona Belle Wells     88

     Mrs. Leona Belle Wells of Colquitt died Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Great Grans in Donalsonville.  Funeral services will be Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Flat Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Cory Thomas, Rev. Robert Johns, and Maxine Summers officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Cleve Roland, Gray Roland, Isaiah Roland, Ben Roland, John Edward Wells, Charles Wells, Greg Calhoun, and Judson Thomas serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Saturday, August 25, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Flat Creek Baptist Church.

     Mrs. Wells was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church and worked with the Miller County School System for 27 years as a para professional.

     She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Sidney R. "Doodle" Wells of Colquitt, GA; one son, Anthnoy (Linda) Wells of Donalsonville, Ga; one daughter, Dianne (Carlton) Thomas of Colquitt, GA; two grandsons, Cory (Holly) Thomas of Colquitt, GA, and Kyle (Amy) Thomas of Bainbridge, GA; four great grandchildren, Sydney Thomas, Megan Meszaros, Mackenzie Thomas, and Judson Thomas; two brothers, John B. (Frankie) Roland of Dothan, AL, and Jerry G. Roland of Colquitt, GA; and one sister-in-law, Joyce Wells of Colquitt, GA.  Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by her parents, Boss Gordon and Margie Gray Roland, and one brother, Billy G. Roland.

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Karen Eileen Stone     72

     Mrs. Karen Eileen Stone of Camilla, GA, formerly of Great Falls, MT, died Monday, August 13, 2018, at Savannah Court in Camilla, GA. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 15, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be held at a later date in Great Falls, MT.

     She is survived by her husband, Danny J. Stone of Monroe, GA; two sons, Dan (Helen) Stone of Bainbridge, GA, and William R. (Lynne) Stone of El Paso, TX; six grandchildren, Ashley Stone Griffin, Kristen Stone Scott, Daniel Stone, II, Bailey Keasler, Mitchell Stone, and Jacob Stone; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 ___________________________________________________________________  Louise West Hodges     91

     Ms. Louise West Hodges, age 91, stepped into the arms of Jesus Friday, August 10, 2018, at her residence in Brinson, GA. Visitation will be Sunday, August 12, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.  Services will be Monday, August 13, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Pastor Newton Cranford officiating.  Interment will be at County line Baptist Church Cemetery with Anthony Reagan, Chris West, Mark Bruner, Michael Brown, Alex West, and Eric Worthington serving as active pall bearers.

     Ms. Hodges was born December 10, 1926, to Pete Glass and Pearl Cook Glass.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband & children's father, Early West (died in 1974); husband, Jimmy Hodges; two brothers, Kenneth and Luther Glass; one sister, Emma Jean Smith; son-in-law, Ray Forrester; and grandson, Rusty Darley.  She is survived by one sister, Calista Sanders of Bainbridge, GA; three sons, Jimmy West (Bonnie) of Kathleen, GA, Steve West (Greg) of Cottonwood, AL, Tommy West (Tina) of Colquitt, GA; six daughters, Betty Reagan (Jack) of Warner Robins, GA, Patricia Forrester of Dothan, AL, Janice Cooksey of Quincy, FL, Patsy Worthington (Ronald) of Brinson, GA, Alice Jarvis of Brinson, GA, and Vickie Bush (Mitch) of Brinson, GA.  Ms. Hodges also leaves to cherish her memory 18 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and her two furbabies, Sparkle and Pepper.

     Ms. Hodges was of the Baptist faith and was a very devoted Christian. If you knew her, you knew what a special lady she was. To know her was to love her.

     The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks and love to Lisa Ware of Bainbridge, GA, for her devotion and dedication for the extraordinary care given to our mother for the last seven years of her life.

     In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kindred Hospice of Bainbridge, GA.

     The family will be receiving visitors at the home of Patsy and Ronald Worthington at 3234 Bethel Road, Brinson, GA, 39825.

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 Mary Ann Revells  60

     Mrs. Mary Ann Revells of Donalsonville died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Donalsonville Hospital. Funeral services will Thursday, August 9, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Hubert Smith and Rev. David Williams officiating.  Interment will follow at Revells Family Cemetery with Will Middleton, Brandy Middleton, Ben Clenney, Sam Revells, Keith Revells, and Nathan Lisenby serving as active pall bearers.  Anthony Thacker will be an honorary pall bearer.  Visitation will be Wednesday, August 8, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.  

     Mrs. Revells was of the baptist faith and retired from Clenney Insurance Agency in Colquitt, GA.

     She is survived by her husband, Danny N. Revells of Donalsonville, GA; four sons, Sam (Tiffany Deese) Revells of Donalsonville, GA, Keith Revells of Donalsonville, GA, Anthony Thacker of Donalsonville, GA, and Brandy Middleton of Perry, GA; four grandchildren, Will Middleton, Madison Deese, Skyler Lewis, and Carolina Deese; daughter-in-law Shanna Middleton of Perry, GA; mother, Mary Ellen Lisenby of Donalsonville, GA; and special friend, Donna Easom.

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    Marvin Eugene Kelley 81

     Mr. Marvin E. Kelley of Colquitt died Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tony Mock and Rev. Gary Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Kelley Cemetery with Phillip Brooks, Dole Cook, Jr., Stanley Cook, Jimmy Haywood, Tommy Hunter, Bruce Kelley, Reggie Kelley and John Williams, Jr.  serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, April 4, 2015, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Kelley was of the baptist faith and served his country in the US Army.  He was born August 30, 1933, to Rufus Aubrey and Rosa Lee Wells Kelley in Miller County. After living in Columbus for many years, Mr. Marvin returned to the home place in 1969 to raise his family. He spent many years farming, raising hogs, cows, and chickens. He loved the land,  fishing, hunting, and camping. He was an avid reader and  crossword enthusiast, rising every morning to work a puzzle while drinking his coffee. He loved his family and enjoyed entertaining them with hilarious stories from his past. Mr. Marvin spent many weeks in Parrot, GA, filming scenes for The Long Riders in which he played several scenes as an extra. He later played an extra for the movie, The Time for Miracles which was filmed in Westville, GA. He was a benefactor of the NRA and a member of the Sons of Confederacy. Mr. Marvin loved his southern heritage and spent the last 60 years trying to hide the fact that he married a yankee.

     He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lenore Huston Kelley of Colquitt, GA; three sons, Kevin (Cindy) Kelley of Bainbridge, GA, Danny (Nina) Kelley of Ochlocknee, GA, Brian (Sherrie) Kelley of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Kim (Bo) Haywood of Colquitt, GA, Lee Anne (Danny) Sheffield of Colquitt, GA; 13 grandchildren, Travis Kelley, Melissa Haywood Cleveland, Michael Haywood, Brandon Kelley, Jeremy (Leah) Kelley, Mandy Kelley (Michael) Griffin, Scott Kelley, Shay Glover, Zach Kelley, Samuel Sheffield, Matthew Brooks, William Brooks, and Danielle Sheffield; eight great grandchildren, Krislyn, Konnor, and Kenslee Kelley, Matthew, Seth, and Hayes Cleveland, Ridge Haywood, and Scarlett Kelley; his beloved dog, Maggie; two sisters, Bernice Walden of Columbus, GA, and Pat "Tricia" (Larry) Holzknecht of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews.

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