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 .

ATTENTION

Effective February 1, 2019, there will no longer be anyone in the business office everyday except during funerals.  If you need to come by for any reason just call the funeral home  at (229-758-3571) and we will be glad to set up a time to meet you there. We will still be answering the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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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ATTENTION

        As of March 20,  2020 until further notice we are going to have to comply with the CDC requirements on funeral services.  Until we are told different we will be doing funeral services only as follows.   (Private) Family only gravesidce services.  This means spouse and children, brother and sisters. No visitations of any kind, no chapel or church services at all.  We can allow immediate family Spouse and children to come in and see there loved one at the funeral home but that will be for only a minimum number of people. We are sorry for this inconvenience but for your safety and that of our staff we need to comply with the CDC guidelines.  Thank you for your cooperation on this and hopefully this virus will be contained soon.

Thank You

  Danny B Sheffield

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Eleanor Jean Carter Wilson

Longtime resident of Decatur, GA, Mrs. Wilson grew up in rural Colquitt, GA in Miller County. She completed Piedmont Hospital's Nursing program and subsequently continued as a nurse for Piedmont until retirement in the 1980's. She is preceded in death by husband Walter L. Wilson Sr. and great-granddaughter Charlotte Anne Humphrey. She is survived by daughter Patricia & Chris Ellis (Nicholson, GA), son Walt & Lisa Wilson (Cornelia, GA), five granddaughters: Kelley & Vann Humphrey (Simpsonville, SC), Kristin Ellis (Austin, TX), Katelyn Ellis (Winston-Salem, NC), Kari Ellis (Athens, GA), Kasey Ellis (Nicholson, GA), and two great-grandsons: Owen and Andrew Humphrey. A small graveside family service will be held in Colquitt, GA.



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 Janice Elizabeth Brewer     71

     Mrs. Janice Elizabeth Brewer of Colquitt died Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Miller Nursing Home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a private family graveside service at Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Mrs. Brewer was a beautician and a member of Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church.

     She is survived by her husband, Rodney Brewer of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Jeff (Lisa) Brewer of Tallahassee, FL, and Parrish Brewer of Albany, GA; three grandchildren, Joseph Brewer, Slade Brewer, and Anabelle Brewer; four sisters, Glenda Miller of Colquitt, GA, Patsy (Andy) Merritt of Colquitt, GA, Verna (Ken) Christie of Dawson, GA, and Gloria (Dick) Corbin of Northport, AL; one brother, Tommy (Betty) McVey of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by her parents, Odis and Mabel Middleton McVey and three brothers, Terry McVey, LeDon Mcvey, and David McVey.

     Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital at www.stjude.org or Shriners Hospital for Children at www.shrinershospitalforchildren.org

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Lloyd Nelson Vickery  88

     Mr Nelson Vickery of Citra, Fl. formerly of Blakely, Ga died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his sons residence in Citra, Fl.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a private Family graveside  service at Bethel Cemetery in Early County Ga.

     Mr Nelson was born June 13, 1931 in Hartwell, Ga., and had resided in Blakely,Ga. since 1962 but had resided with his son Stanley  in Citra, Fl.  since 2017. Mr Nelson spent his career as a truck driver, served his country in the U S Navy during the Korean War and served his Springfield community as a leader in various church ministries and was a dedicated deacon. He will be interred at Bethel cemetery in Jakin Ga., Georgia beside his beloved wife and daughters.

     He is survived by his son, Stanley (Lynne) Vickery of Citra, Fl.,and his cherished grandchildren, Craig (Laurie) Tyson of Milledgeville, Ga., Jason Cody Vickery of Gainsville. Fl. and Brandon Tyler (Jennifer) Vickery of Citra, Fl. Beloved great grandchildren, Colby Tyson, Hallie Tyson, Weston Vickery and many nieces and nephews. All covered with love.

     He was preceded indeath by his parents, George Clark Vickery and Osteen Brown Vickery, his wife Hilda Revells Vickery, two daughters, Kim Vickery Tyson and Gloria Vickery, two sisters, Frances Vickery Fuller, Inez Vickery Herndon and one brother, George Leland Vickery.

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Barbara Ann Clearman     89

     Mrs. Barbara Ann Clearman of Colquitt died Saturday, Mary 21, 2020, at her residence.  A private family only service will be held Monday, March 23, 2020, at Colquitt City Cemetery at 3:00 PM with Rev. Scott Stanfield officiating. A public memorial service will be held at a later date when deemed safe by CDC.

     Mrs. Clearman was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church. She retired from the Miller County School System after teaching for 45 years. She is also a member of the Georgia Retired Teachers Association.

     She is survived by her husband, Luther Y. Clearman, Jr. of Colquitt, GA; one son, Luke (Patricia) Clearman of Colquitt, GA; one  daughter, Lynn (Reese) Johnson of Cairo, GA; one granddaughter, Lindsey (Israel) Houston of Colquitt, GA; two great granddaughters, Anna Kate Houston and Hallie Houston; and one brother, Carlton (Peggy) Chambers of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Clearman was preceded in death by her parents, Fred G. and Mary Kate Broxson Chambers; two sisters, Doris Sharpe and Charlotte Cox; one infant sister; and one brother, Sammy Chambers.

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Steven Ray Taylor     65

     Mr. Steven Ray Taylor of Colquitt died Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his residence.  Funeral services will be Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sterling Jones officiating.  Interment will follow in Roberts Cemetery with Travis Pickle, Herman Pickle, Tracy Pickle, Andy Middleton, Timmy Corley, Harold Pickle, and Archie Harbin serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Thursday, March 19, 2020, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Taylor retired as a mechanic from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

     He is survived by his wife, Viola Taylor of Colquitt, GA; two brothers, Ned (Wanda) Taylor of Blakely, GA, and Billy Joe (Debbie) Taylor Malvern, AL; one brother-in-law, Steve (Mary) Houston of Eustis, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews.

     Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Kindred Hospice at 432 E. Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819.

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David Kenneth Williams     58

     Mr. David Kenneth Williams of Colquitt died Monday, March 16, 2020, at Calhoun Nursing Home.  Funeral services will be Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 11:00 AM (Graveside) at the Colquitt City Cemetery with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating.  Active pallbearers will be Wess Williams, Russ Williams, Cain Williams, Ty Williams, Peyton Brown, Michael Cook, Phil Long, and Steve Williams serving as pall bearers.  Visitation will be Thursday, March 19, 2020, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Williams is survived by three brothers, George (Melanie) Williams of Peachtree City, GA, Mike (Donna) Williams of Arlington, GA, and Mark Williams of Colquitt, GA; eight nephews and nieces, Kelly Williams, Cain Williams, Meredith Crowell, Summer Houck, Well Williams, Russ Williams, Angel Brown, and Ashley Andrews; and a large number of great nephews and great nieces.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Mary Griffin Williams.

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James David Aycock, Jr.     68

     The Rev. James D. Aycock, Jr., retired member of The South Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020, at The Medical Center, Navicent Health in Macon, GA.

     James was born in Vidalia, GA, on October 15, 1951, the second of four children born into the home of The Rev. and Mrs. J. David (Polly) Aycock, Sr., and has lived in multiple communities across South Georgia as a member of a pastor's family.  His homes have included locations in Uvalda, Sardis, Hagan, Wadley, Colquitt, Valdosta, Funston, Cairo, Statesboro, Unadilla, Springfield, Ashburn, Lyons, Claxton, Eastman, Americus, and Charleston, SC. He graduated from high school at the old Wadley High School (Jefferson County), GA, in 1969. His college education included time at Asbury University (Wilmore, KY, Fall 1969 - Spring 1971) and Valdosta State University (Valdosta, GA) where he received his BA in Psychology. His graduate work was completed at Gammon Theological School (Atlanta, GA) and Candler School of Theology (Atlanta, GA) He was ordained a full elder of the South Georgia Conference in June 1991 and retired from full time service in June 2011.

     James was married to Carolyn W. (Nell) Phillips Aycock (deceased, Colquitt, GA) for 30+ years (Feb. 1983 - Jan. 2014). Following her death in January 2014, he married the former Sheryl Bishop MacMillan (Charleston, SC).

     James is survived by his wife, Sheryl B. Aycock of Americus, GA; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Leigh Aycock (Lee) Harper of Lilburn, GA; four grandchildren, Emma Harper, Ricky Harper, Rosemary Harper, and Timothy Harper all of Lilburn, GA; mother, Polly O. Aycock of Americus, GA; three step-children, George T. (Vicki) Bradford of Columbus, GA, Sharon B. (Brooks) Lower of Oviedo, FL, and David N. (Lisa) Bradford of Loxahatchee, FL. four step-grandchildren, Krista Bradford of Columbus, GA, Dalton T. Bradford, of Columbus, GA, Bradford L. Lowe, of Tampa, FL, and Rob L. Lowe of Oviedo, FL; one brother, Frank L. (Jill) Aycock of Fort White, FL, one sister, Martha (Bobby) Widner of Colquitt, GA; and multiple cousins and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. J. David Aycock, Sr. and his older sister, Joy A. Fouschi.

     During an adult lifetime of ministry that covered 48+ years, Rev. Aycock has served as the resident pastor of the following churches and charges across South Georgia; Kelly United Methodist Church - Valdosta, GA, Funston United Methodist Church -  Funston, GA, The Cairo Circuit, UM Church - Cairo, GA, The New Hosp-Oliver Charge - -Statesboro, GA, The Unadilla-Pinehurst Charge - Dooly County, GA, Springfield United Methodist Church - Springfield, GA, Ashburn United Methodist Church - Ashburn, GA, Lyons First U.M. Church - Lyons, GA, Claxton First U.M. Church - Claxton, GA, The Eastman-Friendship Charge - Eastman, GA, New Home FW Baptist Church - Colquitt, GA, The Hopewell-Concord Charge - Ellaville, GA, The Unadilla-Pinehurst Charge - Dooly County, GA.

     The funeral is announced for Monday, March 16, 2020, at 11:00 AM at The Unadilla United Methodist Church, Unadilla, GA, with the Rev. Ricky Varnell, The Rev. Wesley, Kaylor and The Rev. Stephen Webb officiating. Visitation will be one-hour prior from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial is planned for the Colquitt City Cemetery, Colquitt, GA at 4:00 PM. with Jeff Barron, Mike Bowden, Ronnie Brannen, Bob Greico, Michael Conner and Jay Scott serving as active pallberaers.

     It is requested that any memorials or donations be made to The Indian Springs Holiness Camp Ground, Flovilla, GA, or to The David Aycock Scholarship Fund at Asbury University.

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Milton Kendrick "Deacon" Phillips, Sr.     87

     Mr. Milton Kendrick "Deacon" Phillips, Sr. died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his residence.  Funeral services will be Friday, March 13, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Josh Rathel officiating.  Visitation will be Friday, March 13, 2020, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.  Interment will follow at Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Brandon Phillips, Cayce Phillips, Trevor Phillips, Trey Phillips, Blake Shepard, and Marty Phillips serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers will be Jay Curry, Tyrone Curry, Cecil Curry, James Curry, Tyrone Curry, Jr., and Richard Curry.

     Mr. Phillips was a lifelong member and deacon of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church. He was a farmer and one of the first Hall of Fame members of the Miller County Young Farmers. Mr. Phillips also served as a Miller County Commissioner for 20 years.

     He is survived by two sons, Milton Kendrick Phillips, Jr. of Damascus, GA, and Guerry Martine (Janice) Phillips of Dawson, GA; nine grandchildren, Milton Kendrick Phillips, III, Kerri Leigh Brown, Kenny Rogers Phillips, Justin Ashley Phillips, Guerry Brandon (Anna Brooke) Phillips, Cayce Kendrick Phillips, Thomas Trevor Phillips, Brittany Dawn Shepard, and Stephen Blake (Laura) Shepard; 14 great grandchildren; three brothers, Martine (Frankie) Phillips of Damascus, GA, Wayne (Hilda) Phillips of Damascus, GA, and Don (Marie) Phillips of Blakely, GA; two sisters, Jeanine Rooks of Albany, GA, and Helen Henning of Sandy Springs, GA. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Frances Griffin Phillips; one daughter, Dawn Phillips Shepard; parents, Cecil Ashley and Annie Belle Phillips; and one sister, Sarah Gates Phillips.

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Jerry Lamar Shiver     73

     Mr. Jerry Lamar Shiver of Colquitt died Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Miller County Hospital.  Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel  with Roger Worsley officiating.  Interment will be at Donley Cemetery.

     Mr. Shiver retired from Federal State Inspection Service and was a Vietnam Veteran.

     He is survived by two sons, Brad Shiver and Sidney Shiver both of Colquitt, GA; two grandchildren, Cole Shiver and Hadley Shiver of Colquitt ,  one sister,  Jeanette (Joe) Kelly of Dalton, GA. and several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Shiver was preceded in death by his parents, H.S.  Shiver and Jewell  Shiver Shaw, his wife, Mary Shiver and one daughter, Pam Hitson.

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 Betty Louise Brooks Grant     85

     Mrs. Betty Louise Brooks Grant of Colquitt passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Colquitt Alternative Care Home.  Funeral services will be Monday, March 2, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Sam Dunn officiating. 

     Mrs. Grant was born in Boaz, Alabama on April 1, 1934, to Luther and Nellie Mathis Brooks. She married the love of her life, Thurman Ray Grant, in 1954. She and her husband owned and managed B & G Oil Company for over 30 years. They were inseparable and enjoyed travelling, dancing, and fishing. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, loved to read, and watch Braves baseball. Most of all, she enjoyed her husband's cooking.

     She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Sharon (Allen) Daniels; her granddaughter, Alesha (Jason) Fletcher; her great grandchildren, Grant and Aleson Fletcher, all of Colquitt, GA; her sister, Clara Nell Heard of Bainbridge, GA; several nieces and nephews; and her Colquitt Alternative Care Family.

     She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Thurman R. Grant; her parents, Luther and Nellie Brooks; and brothers, Perry and Lamar Brooks.

    In lieu of flowers please donate to CURE Childhood Cancer Organization, 200 Ashford Center North, Suite 250, Atlanta, Georgia 30338.



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 Timothy Alan Williams  61

     Mr. Tim Williams of Colquitt died Thursday, February 27, 2020, at his residence. Funeral services will be Sunday, March 1, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mark Worsley officiating. Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery with Lucas Brooks, Tracy Pickle, Felix Butler, Brandon Cook, John Weaver  and Bert Williams serving as active pallbearers.

     Mr. Williams was a farmer and a member of New Home Free Will Baptist Church.

     He is survived by one son, Jeff (Beth) Williams of Colquitt, GA; three grandchildren, Jackson Crew, Ellie Williams, and Gage Williams; and one brother, Michael (Judy) Williams of Daytona Beach, FL.  Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Elsie Chambers Williams, Jr. and one daughter, Alasha Michelle Williams.

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Nita Tabb  83

     Mrs. Nita Tabb of Damascus died Tuesday, February  25, 2020, at her residence. A private service will be held at a later date.

     Mrs. Nita was a homemaker and a member of the Blakely Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

     She is survived by three sons, Dick Tabb of Bainbridge, GA, Tony (Lori) Tabb of Colquitt, GA , and Paul (Rhonda) Tabb Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Candy Tabb of Colquitt, GA; four grandchildren, James Tabb (Angel) Franklin, Courtney Kaye (Brandon) Fowler, Joshua Paul (Shannon) Tabb, Ronnie Perry (Leigh) Franklin, Jr. and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband JB Tabb.

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Terrell Alexander Miller     82

     Mr. Terrell Alexander Miller of Huntsville, AL, formerly of Colquitt, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his residence.  A graveside service will be Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Honorary pall bearers will be Roger Davis, Michael Cook, Wendell Culbreth, Cliff Sheffield, D. Scott McLain, Hank Cook, Ron Culbreth, Gerald Mock, Vince Potts, Sammy Watson, and his beloved Heidi.

     Mr. Miller was of the baptist faith and was a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge, Elks Club of Dothan, and Kiwanis of Dothan.

     He is survived by one daughter, Yolanda Miller Taylor (D. Scott) McLain of Huntsville, AL; five grandchildren, Sarah Taylor of Hunstville, AL; Ramsie Taylor (Glenn McIntosh) of Sydney, Australia; Hannah Taylor of Norfolk, VA; Margret (Connor) McDonnell of Portland, OR; and Meredith McLain of Denver, CO; his beloved dachshund, Heidi; and one sister, Janice Kirksey. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Fay Wade Miller, one grandson, Matthew McLain, and one brother, Alvin Miller.

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Mary Yevonne Rentz    79

     Mary Yevonne Rentz, age 79, of Leesburg and formerly of Colquitt, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life will be held for her at the First Baptist Chapel in Colquitt on Monday, February 24, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Scott Stanfill officiating. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Dr. Wayne Rentz, Ronnie Rentz, John Rentz, Johnny Rentz, and Tommy Rentz, and her great-nephew, Buck Bell McDonald. Visitation will precede the service in the First Baptist Church Gymnasium at 10:00 a.m., and interment will follow in City Cemetery.

     Mary was born September 1, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Henderson Rentz and the late Minnie Lee Rentz. Growing up in Colquitt, she was a graduate of Miller County High School, Brenau, and South Georgia College. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Albany State University. She began her working career as a hospital lab technician, was an EMT paramedic and an RN in the Intensive Critical Care Unit at Phoebe. She retired as an inspector of nursing homes for the state of Georgia.    

     Ms. Rentz was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church and a founding member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was an avid reader and pet lover, adored by the family dogs, Jakey, T.J., and Millee. Trips to the beach with family and lifelong friends were bright moments in her life. She was a great cook, an inherited skill from her mother, and was known for her delicious cakes, especially caramel, pound cakes, and many-layered chocolate ones.    

     Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Staci Von Henry, and all her siblings, Dr. T.W. Rentz, Herschel Rentz, Leslie Rentz, W. B. Rentz, Maggie Rentz Bell, Garnett Rentz Calhoun, Jeannette Rentz Wade, Thomas Winston "Buddy" Rentz. She is survived by her two daughters, Lea Henry and husband Greg Manning, of Leesburg and Dr. Paige Bush Foster of Madison; two grandsons, Graham and Mason Foster, also of Madison, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

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Paul Thomas Tennille  53

     Mr Paul Tennille of Arlington died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City Beach, Florida. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Milford Baptist Church with Rev. Preston Wilson officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Benson Craft, Michael Teal, Mike Langley, Charlie West, Chris Langley, Steven Tennille and Jake Tennille serving as active pallbearers. Honoary pallbearers will be the men of Milford Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 11AM till 1PM at Milford Baptist Church.

     Mr Tennille was a Computer Programmer, a member of Milford Baptist Church were he served as a Deacon, was the church sound tech, VBS host, youth pastor  and a childrens camp leader for many years.

     He is survived by his wife, Anita Tennille of Arlington, his mother, Iris Tennille of Leary and two brothers, Jimmy Tennille of Leary and Charles Langley of Montgomery, AL.

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Lorrie Susan Killebrew Presley     54

     Mrs. Susan Presley of Butler, GA, formerly of Colquitt, died Sunday, January 19, 2020, at her residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 1:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery with Mike Hayman, Marc Tabb, Jake Hayman, Tripp Killebrew, Caden Brooks, Jake Killebrew, Ray Dean Heard, Luke Cook and Reese Killebrew serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Monday, January 20, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Presley was a former clerk for the Miller County Road Department and attended Kimbrel Chapel Church of God.

     She is survived by her step mother, Annette Killebrew of Camilla, GA; three sisters, Anita (Marty) Tabb of Colquitt, GA, Dawnette Hall of Tallahassee, FL,  and Michelle (Brent) Brooks of Camilla, GA; three brothers, Frank Killebrew of Butler, GA, Dennis (Wendy) Courtney of Kingsport, TN, and Donald (Kelly) Courtney of Leesburg, GA; fourteen nieces and nephews; four great nieces and nephews; and her loving companion, Bella. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Jeanette Cook Killebrew.

     Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to St. Judes Research Hospital or the charity of your choice.

     The family is receiving friends at the home of Marty and Anita Tabb in Colquitt.

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Michael David Edwards     34

     Mr. Michael David Edwards of Colquitt died Saturday, January 11, 2020.  Funeral services will be Friday, January 17, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bobby Smith and Rev. Dale Hodges officiating.  Interment will follow at Sheffield Cemetery with Wayne Garney, Briar Johnson, Mark Brooks, Marty Hubbard, Roger Gardner, and Michael Knight serving as active pall bearers.  Honoray pall bearers will by Michael's Motorcycle Angels.  Visitation will be Friday, January 17, 2020, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Edwards was employed with KWG Plumbing.

     He is survived by one son, Caden Laforge Edwards of Crystal River, FL; mother, Pam McKenney Edwards of Colquitt, GA; father, Walter David (Lisa) Edwards, Jr. of Albany, GA; three sisters, Amy (Donnie) Clark of Tifton, GA, Nicole (Jon) Richardson of Warner Robins, GA, and Destiny Sky Edwards (and mother Tia) of Albany, GA; fiance, Samantha Laforge of Crystal River, FL; paternal grandparents, Walter David (Faith) Edwards Sr. of Albany, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents E.O. "Stoop" and Kathaleen McKenney and paternal grandparents, Carol and Raymond Williams.

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 Margaret Sheffield     73

     Mrs. Margaret Sheffield of Damascus died Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Lifebrite Community Hospital in Blakely.  A graveside funeral service will be Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Cemetery with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating.  Pall bearers will be Waylan Hewett, Lane Draper, Barry Henry, Ben Brooks, Raymond Musgrove, and Jonathan Sheffield. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 15, 2020, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Sheffield retired from federal state inspection service and was of the baptist faith.

     She is survived by two sons, Lee (Sheila) Sheffield of Damascus, GA, and Neal Sheffield of Damascus, GA; one daughter, Lynn Hewett of Damascus, GA; five grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one sister, Ophelia Treadway of Albany, GA; and one brother, Herman Cloud of Leary, GA.  Mrs. Sheffield was preceded in death by the father of her children, Leslie Sheffield and her parents, Lamar and Alice Roach Cloud.

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Charles Ervin Bevis     87

     Mr. Charles Ervin Bevis died Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Great Gran's in Donalsonville.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 1:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating.  Visitation will be Monday, January 13, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Bevis was owner of Bevis Furniture Company and a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church and the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion.

     He is survived by his wife, Patsie Bevis of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Sari (Andy) Cowart of Milledgeville, GA and Niki (Larry) Mortonson of Valdosta, GA; four grandchildren, Blake (Haylee) Ethredge, Haze (Paul) Kloet, Magan (Austin) Colpini, and Carly (Erik) Kramschuster; five great grandsons; one great granddaughter; one brother, Terry (Rennie Faye) Bevis of Jakin,GA; and one sister Elaine (Ken) Henderson of Americus, GA.  Mr. Bevis was preceded in death by one daughter, Michele Fiala and his parents, Bryant Ervin and Sarah Nowell Bevis.

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Jewel Maddox Worsley   76

     Heaven gained a precious angel this week--early Wednesday morning, Jesus welcomed Jewel Worsley home. Jewel was born May 6, 1943 and led a busy and beautiful life filled with family and many, many friends.  Funeral services will be Friday, January 10, 2020, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tony Mock and Rev. Wayne Sheffield officiating.  Interment will follow at New Salem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Jeffrey Hollis, Chad Hollis, Tim Davis, Todd Davis, Jerry Maddox, and Charlie Homolka serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Thursday, January 9, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Jewel was a member of New Salem Free Will Baptist Church.

     She is survived by her husband, Rev. Talmadge Worsley; sons; Timothy (Melinda) Davis, Michael Todd Davis, Jeffrey (Gina) Hollis, and Chad Hollis; grandchildren, Josh and Chelsea Davis, Tyler and Samantha Davis, Julianna and Alana Hollis and Shelby Hollis; two stepsons, Pat (Cindy) Worsley, and Mark (Roxanne) Worsley; several step grandchildren and step greatgrandchildren; and five sisters, Margie Kirksey, LaVerne McLendon, Geneva Roland, Nel Mitchell, and Janie Hinson; and one brother, John Cobb.

     Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to the ALS Foundation at www.als.org/donate or The ALS Association, PO Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037-0022 or to the American Cancer Society at PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

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Robert Eugene "Bobby" Tiner, Sr.     79

     Mr. Robert Eugene Tiner, Sr. died Sunday, January 5, 2020, at his residence.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 1:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick and Rev. William Smith officiating.  Interment will follow at Eternal Rest Memory Gardens with Military Honors. Pall bearers will be Jacob Tiner Watson, Beau Watson, Frederick William "Will" Dennis VI, Mason Goocher, Hank Haddock, Chuck Orrick, Cole McNaire and Ronald Botts.  Honorary pall bearers will be the members of his Sunday school class and the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion.  Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Born of February 15, 1940 in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Tiner was adopted by Will and Laura Tiner at the age of 9 months and was brought to Hentown, GA, where he spent most of his life. He was educated at New Hope School for grades 1-7 and Damascus High School grades 8-12. After graduation Mr. Tiner attended Abraham Baldwin College for 2 years, University of Georgia for 2 years, and Grady Hospital School of Medical Technology working part time as an ambulance attendant at Grady Memorial Hospital during that period. While taking additional college courses at Georgia State University from 1963-1967, Mr. Tiner was employed as a Med Tech in the Atlanta area.  At the end of 1967 he moved to Damascus, GA and was employed at Early Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home as a Med Tech, X-ray Tech, and EMT, from 1968-1971. After returning to school at GA Southwestern College and Magnolia Manor Medical Complex in Americus, GA, Mr. Tiner completed a 6 month internship as a Nursing Home Administrator licensed by State of Georgia as NHA. In 1972, he was employed as Assistant Administrator at Early Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home while continuing college studies in Administrators Development Program for 1 year at University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL. Mr. Tiner was then promoted to Administrator of Early Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home and retired from this position after 23 years. He was employed for a short time as Interim Administrator of Beverly Health Care Tifton, GA.

     Mr. Tiner served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1969, 1000 bed U.S. Army Hospital, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Army Depot GA, Fort Jackson Columbia, SC, Fort Gordon, Augusta, GA, Fort Polk, LA, Fort Bragg, NC. and was an Honorary Lt. Col. Aide De Camp for Governor Joe Frank Harris of GA during his Governship. He was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church where he was a member of the Board of Trustees Building Committee and was an active member in the community.  He was a member of the Magnolia Lodge #87, The Gerald Grow American Legion Post #165, where he was Commander, the Albany Hasan Temple, Past President of Blakely Rotary Club, Active Early County Red Cross Chapter, Heart Fund, Cancer Fund Drive, and Chamber of Commerce Directory.

     He is survived by 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; 10 grandchildren, Jenna Dennis Stuckey, Frederick William "Will" Dennis VI, Tiner James Brewer, Jacob Tiner Watson, Robert "Beau" Franklin Watson, Olivia "Ollie" Grier Hornsby, Lillie Catherine Hornsby, Maggie Nell Hornsby, Sutton Larissa Tiner, and Copper Ella Tiner; two great grandchildren, William James Stuckey, and Frederick William "Liam" Dennis, VII; and two sisters, Faye (Joe) Waller of Columbus, GA, and Kathy (Pat) Tracy of San Antonio, TX.  Mr. Tiner was preceded in death by his wife, Grier Haddock, one daughter, Jill Tiner, and his parents, Will and Laura Lea Daniels Tiner.

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

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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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