All Obituaries

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,...

Mr. Timothy Lee Morris was born on February 23, 1977, in Camilla, Georgia, to Ms. Lucille Morris and the late Mr. Willie James Bentley. Mr. Morris attended and graduated from Mitchell-Baker High School and shortly thereafter, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served six years. Mr. Morris attended True Fellowship Non-Denominational Holiness Church in Newton, GA, under the fellowship of Evangelist Willie Mae Weston. Timothy, affectionately known as “Smoke,” departed this life on...

Sister Laura Jean Johnson, affectionately known as Jeanie Bell by her grandchildren, was born February 6, 1952, to the late Reverend Willie D., and Annie Will Slaughter. Laura always loved the Lord and was brought up as a Baptist in her parents’ home. The Reverend and First Lady Slaughter planted for Laura a yearning to immerse herself in biblical study and to choose a lifestyle that seeks the approval of God. Thus, in her mid-twenties, Laura started practicing as a Jehovah’s...

Mr. Jerry Lee Morris was born on January 18, 1960, in Baker County, Georgia, to the late Mr. Ira B. Morris and Annie Pearl Morris. Mr. Morris departed this life on December 29, 2020, in Albany, Georgia.Mr. Morris joined Thankful Baptist Church in Newton, Georgia, at an early age. He worked as a farmer for many years.Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ira Morris, Jr., and Lil Willie Morris.Mr. Morris leaves to mourn: five brothers, John Lee (Mary) Curry of...