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 liscensed 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 and purchased 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 .

We at Colquitt Funeral         Home are very proud  to operate one of the  "Family Owned and Operated" funeral homes in the State of Georgia.We give professional yet personal service to all families in their time of need. If you would like to contact us  you may do so at 229-758-3571 or by e-mail at dannysheffield@bellsouth.net. I would be glad to answer any questions or comments you may have.  If you have a question or something that needs to be handled immediatly please call me, I do not check my email everyday.

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Obits

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Julie Lynn Hilburn  40

     Ms. Julie Hilburn of Colquitt died Friday, December 6, 2013, at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 8, 2013, at 3:00 PM at Cooks Union United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Kelly Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 PM Sunday, December 8, 2013, at Cooks Union United Methodist Church.

     Ms. Hilburn was a Bookeeper at Dan Grey Trucking Company and a member of Cooks Union United Methodist Church.

     She is survived by one son, Jonah Charlie Hilburn of Colquitt,GA; her mother, Betty Jean Hilburn of Colquitt, GA; two aunts, Molly Hilburn and Verlie Hilburn both of Colquitt, GA; three cousins, David (Rhonda) Hilburn of Kennesaw, GA, Mark (Shelley) Hilburn of Panama City, Panama and Gay, (Tim) Edmonds of Fayetteville, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Frank Hilburn.

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 Tempie McDaniel Griffin     90

     Mrs. Tempie McDaniel Griffin of Colquitt died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Miller Nursing Home. Graveside services will be Friday, December 6, 2013, at 11:00 AM at Patmos Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Marve McDaniel officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 6, 2013, from 10:30-11:00 at the cemetery.

     Mrs. Griffin was a member of Patmos Free Will Baptist Church and retired from Newton Manufacturing in Newton, GA, as a supervisor.

     She is survived by two daughters, Millie Debary of Damascus, GA, and Marguerite (Lyndon) Jones of Barnesville, GA; four grandchildren, Leigh Debary, Bubba (Sandra) Debary, Gabbie (Bam) Barnes, and Griffin Jones; six great grandchildren, Hunter Holden, Allie Debary, Jenna Debary, Madison Barnes, Karsyn Barnes, and Emily Barnes; one brother, Marion McDaniel of Bainbridge, GA; three sisters, Mildred Duke of Patmos, GA, Chloe Ann Tennille of Patmos, GA, and Mozelle Hicks of Virginia Beach, VA. Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Griffin and five brothers.

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Charles Edward Jones  61

    Mr Charles Jones of Colquitt died Thursday November 28, 2013 at Miller County Hospital.    Mr Jones will be cremated.  No formal funeral plans have been made at this time. 

   Mr Jones was a Self Employed Landscaper.

   He was survived by one brother Bob Jones of Camilla a sister in law  Gail Jones and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Addie Lou Wade  98

     Mrs Addie Lou Wade of Ruskin, Florida formerly of Colquitt died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at her residence.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Charles Barineau  officiating. Interment will follow at Primitive Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 6 to 8 Pm at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs Wade was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.

     She is survived by one son, Johnny Wade of Colquitt, three daughters, Carrie Rogers of , Mary L. Roaten of Colquitt and Shirley (David) Onstott of Ruskin Fl. ,  9 grendchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

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Margie Ann Mancil     56

     Mrs. Margie Ann Mancil of Colquitt died Friday, November 22, 2013, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, November 25, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jack Cowart officiating.  Interment will follow at Cook's Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 24, 2013, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Mancil was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church.

     She is survived by one son, Danny (Sarah) Davis, Jr. of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Rebecca (Enoch) Norris, III of Colquitt, GA; five grandchildren, Danny Davis III, Haley Davis, Riley Davis, Tristan Norris, and Lilly Grace Davis; two sisters, Norma Durham and Sue McDEaniel both of Tallahassee, FL; and one brother, Jimmy Williams of Colquitt. Mrs. Mancil was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lillian Williams; one daughter, April Dawn Davis; four sisters, Jancie Cook, Karen Williams, Lucy yon, and Nancy Williams; and three brothers, Sheryl Williams, Derl Williams, and Max Williams.

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 Nellie Ruth Gibson  74

     Mrs Ruth Gibson of Colquitt died Friday, November 22, 2013, at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital.  A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, November 29, 2013, at 6:00 PM at her residence.

     Mrs Gibson was a homemaker and attended New Hope Church.

     She is survived by her husband, Henry W. Gibson of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Nancy Meggs of Bainbridge, GA; six sons, Thomas Gibson, Eric Gibson, Tim Gibson and Ricky Gibson all of Colquitt, GA, Allen Atkinson of Woodstock, GA, and David Gibson of Bainbridge, GA; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren; and three brothers, Neal Thigpen, Larry Thigpen and Danny Thigpen all of Macon, GA.

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Cleo Middleton Mock     84

     Mrs. Cleo Middleton Mock of Colquitt passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 23, 2013, at 3:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick and Rev. Cory Thomas officiating.  Interment will follow at Primitive Union Cemetery with Shane Mathis, Ashley Mock, Jason Christian, Mac Bailey, Dillon Hall and Ty Bailey serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Saturday, November 23, 2013, from 1:30-3:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

     Mrs. Mock was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

     She is survived by her husband, Buren O. Mock, Sr. of Colquitt, GA; one son, Buren O. "Bud" (Jo) Mock of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Janet Hicks and Rita Mock both of Colquitt, GA; five grandchildren, Shane Mathis, Rachel Bailey Lane, Phoebe Christian, Ashley Mock and Ty Bailey ; seven great grandchildren, Haley Mathis, Jack Mathis, Charlea Hall, Dillon Hall, Ellie Margaret Christian, Eden Mathis Christian and Addison Mock,  two sisters, Calista Gilbert of Colquitt, GA, and Betty Thompson of Ellijay, GA. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Gail Mock and Rebecca Mock her parents, Carl and Stella Middleton and one brother Billy Middleton and one granddaughter, Lesley Mock.

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Andrew Ellis Cox     11

     Andrew Ellis Cox of Damascus passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at 3:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Fletcher Sheffield and Rev. Ron Kirkland officiating. Interment will follow at Sheffield Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 19, 2013, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Andrew attended  Kimbrel Chapel Church of God and was a fifth grade student at Miller County Elementary School.

     He is survived by his parents, Stacy and Teresa Cox of Damascus, GA; two brothers, Matthew Bennett Cox and Clayton Earl Cox both of Damascus, GA; maternal grandparents, Floyd and Helen Gowan of Bainbridge, GA; paternal grandparents, Gladys Cox and the late Kenneth Earl Cox of Baker County, GA; Maternal great grandmother Ann Weaver of Colquitt, GA; Aunt Sherry and Uncle Doug Young of Bainbridge, GA; Uncle James Ellis Gowan of Bainbridge, GA; Uncle Chuck Cox of Baker County, GA; cousin Garyn King of Bainbridge, GA; and lots of other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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Thomas Jackson Gay     91

     Mr. Thomas Jackson Gay of Colquitt passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Miller Nursing Home. Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt City Cemetery with Nathan Wiggins and Rev. Kip Boswell officiating.  Visitation will be Tuesday, November 19, 2013, from 9:30-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Gay a member of Donalsonville Church of God. He was a retired cabinet builder and owner of Gay Cabinet Shop.

     He is survived by his daughter, Jane (Nathan) Wiggins of Colquitt, GA; two grandsons, Brad Wiggins of Colquitt, GA, and Charles (Dana) Wiggins of Bainbridge, GA; three great grandchildren, Sloane Wiggins of Brinson, GA, Bailey Wiggins of Colquitt, GA, and Autumn Wiggins of Bainbridge, GA; and one sister, Syble Gay Williams of Iron City, GA.

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Dorothy Lavern Sheffield Sammon     90

     Mrs. Dorothy Sheffield Sammon of Colquitt passed away on November 2, 2013, after a brief illness.  There will be a celebration of Dot's life on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with John McGoogan, Joe Johnson, Roy Lee Morgan, Ronnie Rentz, Billy Kimbrell, Billy Ingram, and Parks Callan serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 5,2013, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Dot attended Bob Jones College and Georgia Southern College. She and her friend Freddie Rentz were the owners of Fre-Jan's Dress Shop for many years. Dot was an active member of Colquitt United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for 50 years. She was also a devoted member of Ernestine Heard's Bible study. For 15 years Dot was a cast member of Swamp Gravy, Georgia's Official Folk Life Play, performing at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, GA.

     Dot was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Corra Sheffield, and by her husband, Pat Sammon. She is survived by her sister, Rachel Speicher of Macon, GA; brothers, Dr. Walter Sheffield and Scott Sheffield, both of Atlanta, GA; her daughters, Jan (John) McGoogan and Stacey (Boyd) Johnson of Atlanta, GA; her son, Patrick (Donna) Sammon of Colquitt, GA; six adored grandchildren, Katie McGoogan Weeks, John McGoogan, Ashley Sammon, Anna, Molly, and Joe Johnson; and one great granddaughter, Adair Weeks.

     A special thank you goes to the wonderful care and friendship of Kathy Lane, Bonnie Richardson, and Tori Worthy.

     Donations can be made to the Colquitt United Methodist Church at 453 E. Main Street, Colquitt, GA 39837

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Lucille Sheffield Craft  91

     Mrs. Lucille Sheffield Craft, 91 , of Leary, Ga. died on October 31, 2013 at the Camilla Retirement Village, Camilla, GA. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. ,Sunday,  November 3, 2013 at Patmos Free Will Baptist Church in Baker County with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. through 8:00 P.M. Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Colquitt Funeral Home in Colquitt, GA. Rev. Churk Auschwitz will officiate.

   Mrs. Craft was a life long resident of Baker County and was one of eight children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Craft, her parents, Mr & Mrs. Celius Sheffield; her sisters, Mittie McDaniel, Marcellia DeBarry, Pearcie Wilkerson; brothers, Steve Sheffield, Arthur Earnest Sheffield, Celius Sheffield and Bush Sheffield,  she is survived by one daughter, Chloe Cecelia McGee and her husband, John F. McGee Jr., of Newton, GA. The joy and lights of her life: one grandson, Shawn Austin McGee, his wife Heather and two great-grandchildren, Austin and Lauren McGee all of Patmos community, she is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews .

     Austin and Lucille lived in Baker County all of their lives and were married for 63 years. She was a member of Patmos Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Craft taught school in Baker and Miller County. She retired from the Baker County School System with 40 years of service. Lucille had a wonderful life for 91 years and will truly be missed by her family.

     The family would like to express appreciation to the staff of the Camilla Retirement Village for their professionalism and compassionate care during the period she resided there; also to the doctors, Dr. Jason Smith, Dr. Amanda May and the staff and care team of Southern Care Hospice. The family appreciates the visits, prayers, cards, and support during the time of Mrs. Craft's illiness.

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                                                                      Mary Joyce Jones   71

     Ms. Joyce Jones of Leary died, Thursday, October 31, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tony Mock and Rev. Daniel Dean officaisting. Interment will follow in the Jones Cemetery, with Bo Sheffield, Chase Collin, Dalton Sheffield, Sterling Fallin, Richie Jones, Nickie Hudson and Richard Elliott serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 1 til 2:00 P.M. one hour before the service at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Ms. Jones was a member of the Holiness Faith.

     She is survived by her mother, Ms. Lelia Corley of Damascus, Ga, five daughters, Tammy Carol (Barry) Collins of Leary, Cindy June Hudson, of Albany, Phyllis Elizabeth (Richard) Elliott of Blakely, Melanie Jean (Mike) Williford of Leesburg, Shannon Joy Sheffield of Damascus, one sister, Pamela Gertrude Davis of Damascus, one brothewr, Timmy Corley of Damascus, seven grandchildren, Brian Chase Collins, Marley Nicole McMullen, Sterling Wade Fallin, Hannah Joyce Williford, Dalton Corley Sheffield, Bo Lawson Sheffield and Saige Joy Sheffield and two Great-Grandchildren, Gaige Holt Portivient and Emalie Grace McMullen.

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James Oliver Williams 64

     Mr. James Williams of Colquitt died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Miller County Hospital. Funeral service will be Friday, October 25, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rawleigh Furney officiating. Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery with Randy Adams, Robert Burney, Jerry Chapman, Roger Cook, Roger Lane and Chris Junk serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 6 to8 P.M. at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Williams was retired from Astro Pest Control as a Technician, was a member of the Colquitt First Baptist Church and a member of MADD.

      He is survived by his wife, Susan Williams of Colquitt, one daughter, Debi (Bobby) Aiken of Colquitt, one grandson, Cole Aiken of Colquitt, one granddaughter, Amber Aiken of Bartow, FL., and one sister, Muriel  (Barry) Thompson of Arlington, GA. He was preceded in death by one daughter Becki Williams and his parents James W. and Faye C. Williams.

Luraly C. Haire 86

     Mrs Luraly Haire of Colquitt died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Boykin Church of God with Rev. Jeremy Horne officiating.  Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery with her loving grandsons serving as Pallbearers. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 2 to 3 PM at Boykin Church of God.

     Mrs Luraly was a retired retail sales clerk and a member of Boykin Church of God where she served as an Elder and Sunday School Teacher.

     She is survived by three daughters, Harriet Blanton of Boykin, Rita (Danny) Dailey of West Palm Beach, Fl., and Regina (Randy) McCoy of Tallahassee, Fl. , one son, Randy T. (Sherry) Haire of New Smyrna Beach, Fl. Three sisters, Juanita (Fred) Estergren of Las Vegas, Nevada, Nancy Pugh of Panama City, Fl., and Shirley Smith of Panama City, Fl.  One brother, Zack (Helen) Calhoun of Bainbridge, and one sister-in-law Sandra Calhoun of Boykin and a host of grandchihldren, great grandchildrern and nieces and nephews.

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William Patrick  (Ricky) Hewett   58

     Mr Ricky Hewett of Arlington died Friday, October 4, 2013 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Dr. Gary Hadden officiating.  There will be a private family committal service at Oak Grove Cemetery in Arlington.  Visitation will be Sunday, October 6, 2013 from 1 to 2 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr Hewett was owner of Hewett Heating and Cooling in Arlington and a member of Arlington Baptist Church.

     He is survived by his wife, Lynn Sheffield Hewett of Arlington,  one son, Waylan Hewett of Arlington.  His Mother, Violet  Garland Hewett of Dawson, Ga., two brothers, Steven (Cara) Hewett of Winter Haven, Fl.,  Robert (Melissa) Hewett of Oklahoma City, OK., and one sister Lisa (Scott) Graves 0f Colorado City, Co. He was preceded in death by his father William Elbert Hewett.

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Troy Haire     65

     Mr. Troy Haire of Bainbridge died Tuesday September 24, 2013, at Memorial Hospital and Manor. Funeral services will be Friday, September 27, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens in Bainbridge, GA. Visitation will be Friday, September 27, 2013, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Haire was a member of Colquitt Church of God and was a truck driver for Barber Fertilizer.

     He is survived by one son, Steven (Karen) Haire of Pelham, GA; one daughter, Melissa (Chad) Warren of Pelham, GA; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; five brothers, William (Daisy) Haire of Bainbridge, GA, Herschel (Sherry) Haire of Attapulgus, GA, Jerry (Mary) Haire of Bainbridge, GA, Mike (Marvella) Haire of Lakeland, FL, and Roger (Rita) Haire of Bainbridge, GA; and one sister, Sandra (Ronald) Black of Eldorendo, GA.  Mr. Haire was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Brewer Haire; one son, Troy Allen Haire; and his parents, Henry and Ann Glass Haire.

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Welthie Lee Cleveland     86

     Mrs. Welthie Lee Cleveland of Colquitt died Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tony Mock officiating.  Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery with her loving grandsons serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 25, 2013, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Cleveland was a retired school bus driver with the Early County School system. She was of the baptist faith.

     She is survived by three sons, Ruel (Kay) Cleveland of Arlington, GA, Wayne (Debra) Cleveland of Baconton, GA, and Joe (Hope) Cleveland of Colquitt, GA; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and one brother, Henderson Tabb of Meridian, MS.

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Arthur N. Edmonds  74

     Mr Arthur N. Edmonds of Donalsonville died Sunday, September 8, 2013 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Funeral services will be Friday, September 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Travelers Rest Free Will Baptist Church with Dr Carl Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with full Military Honors. Visitation will be Friday, September 13, 2013 from 10 to 11 AM at Travelers Rest Free Will Baptist Church.

     Mr.  Edmonds was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from the U S Army. Arthur was a member of the Lawton, Ok. Bass Club and loved tournament fishing. He was also a member of the Duncan, Ok. Gun Club. He loved quail hunting and he was as an avid college football fan. He loved the Atlanta Braves bseball team, and never missed a game. Arthur most enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

     He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Thornton Edmonds of Donalsonville, Children, Art (Amanda) Edmonds of Baltimore, Maryland,  Tracey (Michael) Wilts of Muscatine, Iowa ,Kenneth (Misty) Edmonds of Lawton, Ok. and Lisa (Timothy) McCay of Tulsa, Ok.  Seven grandchildren, Savannah Edmonds, Ethan McCay, Dax Edmonds, Michael Edmonds Jr., Drew Elizabeth Edmonds, Devyn Nicole Edmonds and Archer Wilts. He was preceded in death by one son Michael Edmonds.

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