All Obituaries

Lisa Marie Johnson, the eldest daughter of the late Ulysses Lewis, Sr. and the late Viney Dean Perry Lewis was born on May 12, 1968 in Randolph County, Shellman, Ga. As a young child, “Momma” as she was affectionately known by her family and friends accepted Christ as her personal savior and joined Union Hill Baptist Church of Shellman, Ga. She obtained her formal education in the public schools of Randolph County, Ga and graduated as a member of the class of 1986. On March 2,...

Masie Dale Hawkins was on June 22, 1938 to the late, Reverend Tony and Lena Fisher Dale in Baker County, Georgia. Masie was educated in the Ivory Mills and Piney Grove Schools in Baker County.  Masie Dale Hawkins transitioned from her earthly body on February 10, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her husband, R. C. Hawkins, her parents, Reverend Tony and Lena Fisher Dale; sisters, Arlene Hawkins, Roxie Mae Swan, Lucille Fulwood, and Anaphene Dale Hawkins; brothers, Charlie Dale,...

Mary Marie Mack Furness was born on August 6, 1952 to Bud Mack and Eva Sutton, in Battle Creek, Michigan.  Mary graduated from Miami Springs Senior High school and continued her education at Miami Dade College.  She owned her upholstery business for 20 years.  After her venture with her upholstery shop she began her work as a Postal Worker for the United States Postal Service for the past 15 years. She was fond of gardening, computer games and...

Shanna Marie Atkinson Vogel was born on October 31, 1985 to Michael Atkinson and Shelby Craig in Nashville, Tennessee.  Shanna transitioned to her eternal rest on February 6, 2022 at her residence in Cuthbert, Georgia.  She was proceeded in death by her grandparents, Hubert and Rubye Davis, Leon and Mary Brown, and Felix Atkinson; father-in-law’s, Robert Googe and Ronnie Craig. Shanna leaves her memories to be cherished by her loving husband, Brian Vogel; three children,...

It is with deepest sympathy to announce the passing of Mr. Ian Furness of Coleman, Georgia.  He transitioned to eternal rest on December 8, 2021. He will truly be missed by his loving family and friends. Please keep the family in your prayers. The Family of Mr. Ian Furness wishes to express sincere appreciation and gratitude to everyone for all acts of kindness and expressions of love during our time of bereavement.  Your support at this difficult time is a great comfort to our...

Omar Kenyon Muhammad was born on August 17, 1987, to Omar S. Muhammad and Toye McDade in Tampa, Florida. He received his education in the public schools of the Hilllsborough School District. Omar lived life to the fullest every day. He loved his family and children. He was very fond of the character “The Joker.” He enjoyed watching movies that he was in every chance he had. Omar departed his earthly body to take eternal rest on December 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his...

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...