Robert Lee Boyette    80

     Mr. Robert Boyette of Milledgeville died Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Atrium Health in Macon, GA.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Warren officiating. Interment to follow at the Colquitt City Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

     Mr. Boyette was an electrician at Bishop Verot Catholic School , a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a veteran of the US Army.

     He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Boyette of Milledgeville, GA; three daughters, Dawn (Christopher) Clark of Macon, GA, Connie (Charles) Longmore of Arcadia, FL, and Bobbie Boyette of San Antonio, TX; two grandchildren, Kyra Cook and Rasec Sterling; one great grandchild, Rasec Sterling Jr.; and one brother Roger Boyette of CA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Helen Boyette and the mother of his children Shirley Boyette.

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Charlie Peace   73

     Mr Charlie Peace of Albany died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ralph Fudge officiating. Interment will follow at Bellview Church Cemetery with Danny Rentz, Gary Lloyd, Greg Donley, Kyle Ford, Stephen Ford and Jason Ford serving as active pallbearers.. Visitation will be Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 2 to 3 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.   

     Mr Charlie was owner of Charlies Alignment Shop and a member of Move Christian Church in Albany, GA.

      He is survived by one daughter, Amy Peace Raybon of Headland, AL. One step daughter, Michelle (Jason) Ford of Albany, four grandchildren, Kelsey Raybon, Cricket Haddin, Stephen(Korinn) Ford, Kyle (Jadia) Ford and three great grandchildren. One sister, Pat (Steve) Rentz of Bainbridge, Mother of his daughter, Peggy Dyson of Headland, AL. and former wife and caregiver,  Sharon Peace of Albany.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, John David and Johnnie Mae Donley Peace, his grandparents John and Julia Mae Donley, one brother, David Peace and one sister, Rita Peace LLoyd.

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Alice Rebecca "Becky" Pickren     58

     Ms. Alice Rebecca "Becky" Pickren of Colquitt, GA died Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Rodney Bryan, Ronnie Thompson, Michael Phillips, and Daniel Garrick serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, July 2, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Ms. Pickren worked at Birdsong Peanut Company and was a member of South Mount Zion Church of God.

     She is survived by two daughters, Erika Tomms of Bainbridge, GA, and Kendra Pickren of Savannah, GA; her parents, Fletcher and Margaret Sheffield of Colquitt, GA; three grandchildren, Tycen Tomms, Kamren Tomms, and Ellie Tomms, all of Colquitt, GA; the father of her children, Kenneth Pickren; three sisters, Debra (Rodney) Bryan, Sharon (Marty) Braswell, and Marilyn Givens, all of Colquitt, GA; numerous nieces and nephews; and her loving fur babies, Buddy, Nonni, and Sadie. _____________________________________________________________________

William Mervin "Billy" Bundy, Sr.  79

      Mr. William Bundy, Sr. of Colquitt, GA died Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at South East Health in Dothan, AL. Funeral services will be Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Scarborough officiating. Interment will follow at Roberts Cemetery with Ric Morgan, Ben Horn, T J Cook, Kevin Houston, Wendell Parker and Scott Cannon serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Bundy retired from the Blakely Police Department then continued his law enforcement career working for the Miller County Sheriff's Department for many years. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and The Peace Officers Association of Georgia.

     He is survived by his wife, Patsy Dee Bundy of Colquitt, GA; one son, William Mervin (Jessica) Bundy, Jr. of Donalsonville, GA; three daughters, Elizabeth Medley of Newnan, GA, Rebecca (Shane) Stringer of Destin, FL, and Melissa Bundy (Scott Miller) of Richmond,VA; six grandchildren, Kimberley Miller, Cheyenne Miller, Nathan Medley, Mallory Smith, Addy Eakin, and Raegan Bundy; one stepson, Ric (Kathy) Morgan of Colquitt, GA; and one sister, Eloise Storey of Colquitt, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mervin and Hortense Ard Bundy; and one sister, Mary Frances Brookins.

     The family will gather at his son, Will Bundy's, home on Moulton Road in Donalsonville, GA.

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Dean Nelson Chambless     86

     Mr. Dean Nelson Chambless of Colquitt, GA died on Friday, June 24, 2022, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 27, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Walden officiating. Interment will follow at NLC Cemetery with Jazz McMillan, Chance Cook, Brandon Chambless, Doug Phillips, Glen McMillan, Jr., and Lamon Logue serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers will be Chad Teague and Jacob Duke. Visitation will be Monday, June 27, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Chambless served in the Air Force. He was a self-employed Auto Mechanic for many years, and loved to garden and fish. He was a member of Eldorendo Baptist Church. 

     Mr. Chambless is survived by his wife, Louise Chambless of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Diane McMillan and Audrey (Murry) Ingram, both of Colquitt, GA; six sons, Kenneth (Diana) Chambless of Donalsonville, GA, Raymond (Sally) McMillan of Donalsonville, GA, Glenn (Debbie) McMillan of Colquitt, GA, Lee McMillan of Colquitt, GA, Bruce (Leah) McMillan of Valdosta, GA, and Joey Taylor of Texas; twenty-two grandchildren; fifty-seven great-grandchildren; twenty-one great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Jeannie Hunt, and Melissa McMillan; six siblings, Dorothy Haire, Urban "US" Chambless, TW Chambless, Franklin Chambless, Eulene Dunlap, and George Chambless; and his parents, Franklin and Wittie Dean Chambless.

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Dolly K. Regan     79

     Mrs. Dolly Kimbrel Regan of Colquitt died Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at Colquitt First Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Worsley officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Tracy Kimbrel, Buz Grimsley, Paul Martin, Terry Pickle, Ray Wyatt, and Jimmy Everson serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt First Baptist Church.

     Mrs. Regan was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church and retired from banking.

     She is survived by her husband, William Regan of Colquitt, GA; one son, Reggie Everson of Opelika, AL; one daughter, Georgia (Steve) Martin of Bloomington, IL; four grandchildren, Joe Martin, Catherine Lind, Stephen Martin, and Mary Martin; eleven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Joe (Alice) Martin of Colquitt, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Regan was preceded in death by her parents, Dorsey and Lillie Nix Kimbrel; and the father of her children, George R. Everson. _____________________________________________________________________

Helen Marie Duncan     78

Helen Marie Duncan passed away on May 27, 2022, after a courageous 21-year battle with kidney cancer.  Helen was born June 22, 1943, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to parents Wesley and Anna Johnson.  Helen was raised in a loving home by her mother and grandmother.  After graduating from high school in Holdenville, Helen attended college in Ada, Oklahoma at East Central University. Helen graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business, English and secondary education.  She continued to earn a master’s degree in secondary education at East Central University and secondary administrative certification from Northern Arizona University.

In 1965, Helen moved to Farmington, NM to begin a 26-year journey in education at Hermosa Junior High School.  For the first five years, Helen taught English.  At the end of five years, her best friend, Pete Crowley, Principal at Hermosa, selected Helen to be the Vice-Principal.  Helen became the first female, Native American administrator in the history of Farmington Schools. Helen was of Muskogee Creek descent.  As a team, with dedicated staff, Pete and Helen ushered in a “golden” age of education at Hermosa for the next 20 years. 

In 1990, Helen married Ken Hare at the Hare Family Ranch in Pagosa Springs, CO. Thus, began a new 31-year adventure for Helen.  Helen and Ken were partners in business, ranching and farming.  Helen became a dedicated ranch hand at the Hare Family Ranch where she found great solitude, peace and joy.

In 2001, Helen was diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer and given 4-5 months to live.  Helen decided to fight the disease.  Despite multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation and numerous associated health issues, Helen enjoyed a quality of life that included adventure and travel.  Helen and Ken enjoyed over 30 cruises to Europe, Russia, the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Alaska, Central America and South America.  They traveled extensively in the United States, Italy and Great Britain.

In 2011, Helen decided she would like to move to Santa Fe.  She felt the vortex spirit, ambiance, artistic and literary culture of Santa Fe would enhance her well-being in fighting her cancer.  Helen found a beautiful home she loved that provided great comfort for her. Helen’s spirit of wellness thrived.  After 21 years her cancer finally overwhelmed her.  Her spirit and longevity inspired others to fight and not give up.  She fought the good fight and enjoyed a life well lived. 

Helen is survived by her husband Ken Hare; her devoted and beloved sister Estelle Thompson, Colquitt, GA; brothers Nelson Johnson and John Johnson; stepson Lance Hare; step-grandsons Ethan and Auston; devoted nieces Sally Wells and Debbie Henry, Colquitt, GA; nephews Robert, Michael and William Thompson and sister in laws Kathy David and Judy Steffens.  Brothers Charles and Raymond and former husband Franklin Duncan preceded Helen in death.

Cremation has taken place.  A tribute to Helen’s life will be held in the future and details will be announced.



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Willis Glen Tully     94

     Mr. Willis Glen Tully, age 94, of Colquitt died Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Colquitt United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Powell, Rev. Scott Stanfill, Rev. Charlie Lee Kyles, and Craig Tully officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Military Honors with Adrian Rice, Blake Corley, Seth Corley, Lee Criswell, Dale Hamlin, and Hilton Lane serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Tully was of the Free Will Baptist Faith and was a member of the Walter C. Dancer Lodge #115. He served during WWII with the U.S. Navy and retired from Civil Service. He began at Turner Air Force Base in Albany and held several positions including heavy duty equipment mechanic foreman and planner and estimator of the Heavy Duty Equipment Maintenance Department. Over they years he received monetary awards for high quality performance of his duties and upon retirement was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for his 30 years and 11 months of service to the United States Government. 

     He was one of the original members of the Hardee's breakfast crew and known for his historical knowledge. In his later years one of his passions was the upkeep of local cemeteries.

     He is survived by four daughters, Glenda Carol Repasz of Forsyth, GA, Ann (Hayes) Everett of Lynn Haven, FL, Patti Elaine Corley of Panama City Beach, FL, and Tammy Lyn Tully of Bainbridge, GA; 10 grandchildren, Ellen (Lee) Criswell, Adrian Rice, Carolyn (Dale) Hamlin, Rebecca Corley, John Thomas Rice, Blake Corley, Seth Corley, Leigh Everett, Shelley Spooner, and Austin (Kyle Satterfield) Spooner; eight great grandchildren, Alayna Criswell, Alyssa Sanchez, Kendall Rice, Emilee Criswell, Raegan Hamlin, Marley Hamlin, Maddox Hamlin, and Olivia Corley. Mr. Tully was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Carolyn Smith; parents, John Willis and Annie Folsom Knight Tully; two brothers, J.P. Tully and Joy Tully; and two sisters, Christine Harrison and Hilda Jenkins. Colquitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.       _______________________________________________________________________________

 Phil Kirksey

     Mr. Phil Kirksey of Colquitt died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his residence. The family will have a service at a later date.

     Mr. Kirksey worked as a correctional officer for the State of Georgia.

     He is survived by his wife, Annora Kirksey of Colquitt, GA ; two sisters, Faye Vann and Jeanette Haire, both of Colquitt, GA; two brothers, Stanford (Delayne) Kirksey of Moultrie, GA; and Arnold Kirksey of Valrico, FL; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Robbi Gordon Kirksey.