All Obituaries

John Henry Williams, Sr., was born on October 24,1937 to the late Rochester and Adabell Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Velma Lee Williams; son, John Henry Williams, Jr.; daughters, Carla Mennette and Linda Butler; brothers, Lester, Walter, Horace, Zebbie Lee, and Willie J.; and a son he raised as one of his own, Donnell Flowers. He accepted Christ and joined Christ C.M.E. Church at an early age. Over the years, John was dedicated and...

Mr. Slim’s Last Request Please don’t say that I gave up, just say that I gave in, Don’t say that I lost the battle , For it was God’s war to lose or win; Please don’t give me wings or halos, that’s for God to do; I want more than I deserve, no extras, just my due. Please don’t give flowers or talk in real hushed tones; Don’t be concerned about me now, I’m well with God, I’ve made it home; When you draw a picture of me,...

On Tuesday afternoon, February 14,2023, Gracie Mae Barner entered a new life. She said good-bye to this life and without a backward glance went to rest with God. On November 17,1935, Gracie Mae Booker Barner was born to the late Willie Mae Booker and Coot Booker. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Saint James CME Church, where she was a faithful member until her health failed. She received her education in the Early County School. She also was employed in the Early County School...

Barbara A. Jones Lavette was born in Baker County on March13,1956, to the late Inez Jones Robinson and Sam Bodiford. She departed this life on February 11,2023, peacefully at her home. She confessed Jesus Christ at an early age and joined New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church of Arlington, Georgia. As an adult, she later joined Bethel American Methodist Episcopal Church of Damascus, Georgia, and served as a stewardess and chairman of the kitchen committee. Queen Barbara married her King,...

Mr. Major Hill, Sr. was born on October 6,1933, being the only survivor out of 3 sets of twins born to Mr. and Mrs. Tommy and Flossie Hill. He was educated in Early County, Ga. At an early age he joined Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church and served faithfully until moving his membership to Thomas Grove Freewill Baptist Church. During his tenure at Thomas Grove he was a faithful Deacon and choir member for over 30 years. He was also a very faithful member of the Calhoun County Male Chorus...

Thelma Florence Glover Hall, was born and became a lifetime resident of Arlington, Georgia. She was born to the union of OC Glover and Amy Turner Glover. Both parents, 3 brothers (Seaborn, Oscar, Charles) and 1 sister (Irene) preceded her in death. She attended school in Calhoun County. She joined Hopewell Baptist Church at an early age. She enjoyed contributing to the church in various ways. Giving was clearly her spiritual gift. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Ulysses...

Mr. George McCray, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, January 7,2023. He was born August 31,1948 to the late Ida Bradley and George Henry McCray in Colquitt, Georgia. At an early age, George accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at Spirit Filled International Church where he often worshipped with his family. One son, Ladon McCray; two brothers: Robert Gibson and Larry James McCray (LJ); and one sister, Georgia Mae Walker preceded him in death. George leaves to mourn his passing: one...

Mother Emma Louise Mills Wynn was born on April 18, 1936, to the late Mr. Arnett Mills and the late Mrs. Allar Mae Glenn Mills in Blakely, Georgia. She made her transition to be with the Lord on March 5, 2022, about 1:15 a.m. Emma was employed at a local sewing factory as a seamstress, then later she became a school bus driver for Early County Schools and retired after 26 years. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age at the Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Church in Blakely,...

Freddie Leroy Whitmore was born August13, 1944 to the late Ida Odesa Whitmore (1990) and Delbert C. Whitmore (1992) in Rienzi, Mississippi. Freddie, affectionately known as Leroy was raised in Rienzi, Mississippi and attended the public schools of Alcorn County and worked at the Oil Mill and Mitchell Shirt Factory. Leroy moved to Orlando, Florida in 1966 and worked as a delivery driver for Jordan Marsh. He later joined Mid Florida Harvesting where he worked as a diesel mechanic and ran a...

Mr. Nick Booker was born May 8, 1942 in Early County Georgia to the late Mr. Coot and Mrs. Willie Mae Booker. Nick joined St. James CME Church at an early age and he was educated in the Early County School System. He lived and worked in Swainsboro, Georgia in the lumber industry for several years. Nick leaves to cherish his memories a loving niece, Pauline (Alex) McClendon of Albany, Georgia; two sisters: Gracie Mae Barner and Eloise Thomas both of Albany, Georgia; two brothers: JC Booker of...