All Obituaries

David Bush was born on February 9, 1957, in Albany, Georgia, to the late Mr. Idell Bush, Sr., and Mrs. Ocie Lee Lane Bush. David accepted Christ at an early age, and growing up, he was a member of New Macedonia Church in Albany, Georgia. David attended Coachman Park Elementary and River Road Junior High school. He was a graduate of Monroe High School, class of 1976. During High School, he enjoyed playing baseball and being a part of his high school’s team. Later, he proceeded to attend...

Mr. Eddie B. Gilbert was born on January 27, 1952, to Everleen Gilbert in Calhoun County, Georgia. Eddie was a member of Union Baptist Church, in Morgan, Georgia. He attended the Calhoun County Public School system. On April 16, 2020, Eddie, who lived his life for 68 years, succumbed to his battle with several health issues and took his rest. Eddie is preceded in death by his wife, Dorthy Teart Gilbert. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his mother, Everleen Gilbert of Philadelphia,...

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” ~ John 3:16 Bertha L. Johnson was born February 18, 1964, in Calhoun County, to the late Earnest Williams, Sr., and Minnie Lee Williams, both of whom preceded her in death. At a very early age, she joined the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She was united in holy matrimony to Lawrence Johnson, Sr., who preceded her in death. On...

Mr. Adolphus Oxford, Jr. , fondly known as “Bro.” He was born January 23, 1938, in Parrott, GA, to the late Adolphus Oxford, Sr., and Annie Lee Oxford. He attended the public schools in Parrott, GA, and Webster County. He tended the fields for many years with his father. Later, life’s journey assigned him to be an officer at Terrell County Prison. Macgregor Golf was his place of employment, until he retired. He started his very own lawn service, where he serviced many...

Lillie Mae Johnson was born October 5, 1929, to the late Louis Bussey and Carrie Francis Major. She attended Randolph Comprehensive High School, which later became Henderson High School. She departed this life on April 11, 2020, at the JoAnne Burgin Nursing home in Cuthbert, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Johnson; three children, Bernice Washington of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, James Johnson of Detroit, MI & Cuthbert, GA, Lava (Larry) Johnson of Shellman, GA; and five...

Your journey has not been easy but your faith has never faltered and your heart has never surrendered. If it hadn't been for you, I may have never known how truly strong and courageous a woman could be, how deeply concerned and loving a family can be, how welcome and assuring a home can be, how beautiful and lasting a mother's love can be..... You are my courage, my hope, and my inspiration.You are my mother, and I love you with love I'll never outgrow.  

It is with deepest sympathy to announce the passing of Mr. Gene Albert Tillman.  He transitioned at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on April 2, 2020. He will truly be missed by his loving family and friends.   

“The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.” Psalm 23:1 Rosie V. Marshall was born January 9, 1958, in Calhoun County, to the late Earnest Williams, Sr., and Minnie Lee Williams, both preceded her in death. At a very early age, she joined the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She was united in holy matrimony to Richard Marshall. On Friday, March 27, 2020, at her home in Shellman, GA, God in His infinite love saw that our beloved...

It is with deepest sympathy to announce the passing of Ms. Amie Lee Ward.  She transitioned to her eternal home March 26, 2020. She will truly be missed by her loving family and friends.  Services will be Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 3:00 PM and a Memorial Service date will be announced at a later date by Ward Funeral Home.  Please keep the family in your prayers.

Season of Life To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted. Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 A Time to be Born: Freddie Bernard Smith, Jr., was born on August 16, 1965 to the late Ora Lee Smith. At an early age, “Neal” joined the Wooden Grove Baptist Church. Then, later in life, he joined the New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Americus, GA. He served as a faithful...