All Obituaries

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...

Minnie Jean Sheffield Prince was born June 10, 1944, in Terrell County, Georgia. She was blessed to have two sets of loving and caring parents in the late Mr. Robert and Catherine Sheffield and the late Mr. Charlie and Mary Sue Ousley. Minnie received her education from Carver High School, Terrell County, Dawson, Georgia. Upon graduating, she moved to Detroit, Michigan, for a short period of time. Upon returning home, she was employed for many years with Yale Rubber Co. While employed...

It is with deepest sympathy to announce the passing of Mr. Johnny L. Hobbs of Morgan, GA.  He transitioned to his eternal home November 30, 2020. He will truly be missed by his loving family and friends.  Please keep the family in your prayers.