All Obituaries

Julie Elizabeth Burke McKendree, age 46, of Dawson, Georgia, passed away on October 2, 2021 after an excruciating, nearly lifelong battle with Type 1 (childhood) diabetes. A memorial service at Mount Hebron Baptist Church will be held at a later date.   Julie was born on October 29, 1974, in Cuthbert, Georgia. She was the daughter of R.B. Burke and Kitty Clyde Bass (Burke) Lofton, both of whom preceded her in death this year. Julie was the youngest granddaughter of E. Ralph Bass, Sr....

Kitty Clyde Bass Lofton, 78, of Bronwood, Georgia, passed away on June 8, 2021, following an extended health struggle with COVID-19. The family asks anyone who knew and loved Kitty to join them for her celebration of life, which will be held at Mount Hebron Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 19th. Mount Hebron is located at 1132 GA Hwy 216, Cuthbert, Georgia 39840. Over five generations of her family are buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery. “Miss Kitty” was born on...

Remembering “Daddy”James E. Walden was born on November 16, 1961, to the late Johnny B. Walden and Cora L. Walden. James was called from labor to reward on May 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie Gibson, Johnny Walden, and Jerome Walden, and one sister, Betty Mosley. He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters, LaTasha (Carl) Grimes of Morgan, GA, and Shamekia (Traveno) Jackson of Albany, GA; one stepson he treated as his own, Kentrollis (Erica)...

Adell Powell Sheffield, the daughter of the late Athur Lee Powell and Roxie Powell, began her life journey on February 6, 1941, in Dawson, Georgia. Adell confessed her life to Christ at an early age. She became a member of the Crawford Grove Baptist Church. Adell was educated in the public school system of Terrell County, Georgia.Adell resided in Dawson, Georgia the majority of her life. She worked a variety of jobs. She worked in the fields, at the Rubber Company, and also she was an aid...

Earl K. Tyson was born February 4, 1965, to the late Charlie Tyson, Jr., and Essie Tyson in Terrell County.  He leaves to cherish: his daughter, Katrina Doliet of Albany, GA; one sister, Priscilla (Kenneth) Johnson of Leary, GA; one granddaughter, Keyonna Doliet of Albany, GA; two nieces, Latasha (Carl) Grimes of Morgan, GA, and Shamekia (Traveno) Jackson of Albany, GA; one nephew who was very special to him, Kentrollis (Erica) Tyson of Vine Grove, KY; and a host of aunts, uncles,...

Jessie Pearl Bass Horton was born on November 19, 1945 to the late Bobby Lee Bass, Sr., and Cleona D. Bass in Stewart County, Georgia. Jessie was a student at Stewart County, Lumpkin Industrial High School. Shortly into her high school years, she moved to Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, to continue her education and help out with her family. Jessie proved herself to be a Jill of all trades.  throughout her lifetime, she has held a number of positions to many people in her life including family,...

It is with deepest sympathy to announce the passing of Mr. Curtis Williams, of Shellman, GA.  He transitioned to his eternal home February 5, 2021. He will truly be missed by his loving family and friends.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date and will be announced by Ward Funeral Home.  Please keep the family in your prayers.

Sherri Lynn Atkinson Tyson was born on October 30, 1959, to the late Mr. Leon Brown and Mrs. Mary Ruth Brown, in Mobile, Alabama. Sherri obtained her education from the Randolph County School System. Sherri was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed life to the fullest. She was an excellent cook and found great joy in preparing meals. She was a softball player who didn’t miss a chance to play. Every opportunity she had, she would go to the beach to relax. She was preceded in...

Gwendolyn Louise Yarbrough, affectionately known to all as “Gwen” was born to the late Josie Mae Bridges-Jones and Roosevelt “Buck” Hill in Dawson, GA on April 8, 1950. Gwen departed this earthly life as she entered on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 surrounded by family and the people she loved. Gwen married her longtime friend and lover, William Yarbrough, at an early age. The love between the two of them produced 2 children. Gwen attended the public school system of...

Michael Grier, Sr., was born on March 6, 1957, to the late Henry Grier and Addie Sloan Grier, in Dawson, Georgia. At an early age, Michael confessed his life to Christ and joined Union Grove P.B. Church, of Dawson Georgia, where he served as a deacon until his health failed. He was joined in holy matrimony to Dorothy Ann Richardson of Bronwood, Georgia, and to this union, one son, Michael Grier, Jr., was born. Michael was educated by the public school system of Terrell County in Dawson,...