Obituaries

Jan 5, 2024

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of the beloved Mrs. Rebecca Bagwell.  She transitioned to her eternal home on January 5, 2024. She will truly be missed by her loving family and friends. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Dec 25, 2023

Diane Bell was born in Newark, New Jersey, on August 20, 1967, to Mrs. Lucy Mae Dennard Bell and Harold Thomas and she remained in Newark for the first eight years of her life. Diane accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She graduated from Terrell High School in Dawson, Georgia. After receiving her high...

Dec 18, 2023

Jimmie Lee Hill was born July 25, 1976, to the late Christine Hill and Bobby Temple, in Albany, Georgia.

He confessed his life to Christ at an early age. Jimmie received his education in Mitchell – Baker County School System. He was a hard-working person who believed that it would all pay off every day. He was...

Oct 18, 2023

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of the beloved Mrs. Ida Bell Ham.  She transitioned to her eternal home on October 18, 2023. She will truly be missed by her loving family and friends. Services are below at this time. Obituary will be forthcoming at a later time by Ward Funeral Home.  Please keep the family...

Aug 15, 2023

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Mr. Trevor B. Hart, of, Sutton Corner, Georgia. He transitioned to his eternal home on August 15, 2023. He will truly be missed by his loving family and friends.  Services are incomplete at this time and will be forthcoming at a later date by Ward Funeral Home.  Please keep...

Jul 15, 2023

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of the beloved Mrs. Joanne Green.  She transitioned to her eternal home on July 15, 2023. She will truly be missed by her loving family and friends.  Please keep the family in your prayers.

Jul 5, 2023

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of the beloved Mrs. Helen Grier Hilyard.  She transitioned to her eternal home on July 5, 2023. She will truly be missed by her loving family and friends.  Please keep the family in your prayers.

May 29, 2023

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Mr. Franklin Thomas.  He transitioned to his eternal home on May 29, 2023. He will truly be missed by his loving family and friends.  Services are incomplete at this time and will be forthcoming at a later date by Ward Funeral Home.  Please keep the family in your prayers....

May 2, 2023

Mrs. Tammy Renee Sauls-Milner of Cuthbert, Georgia, was born September 7, 1968 to the late Brenda Eileen Nichols- Sauls and James Ray Sauls, in Dawson, Georgia.  She was raised in Cuthbert, Georgia, where she also continued to live most of her life as well.

She spent her life helping others and her family and took great pride...

Feb 20, 2023

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of the beloved Mrs. Kimbroughly Threadgill.  She transitioned to her eternal home on February 20, 2023. She will truly be missed by her loving family and friends.  Services are incomplete at this time and will be forthcoming at a later date by Ward Funeral Home.  Please keep the family in...

Feb 4, 2023

Jack Douglas Fry was born on October 11, 1942, in Troy, Ohio to Roy Fry and Grace Viola Waymier Fry.

Jack transitioned to eternal rest on February 4, 2023 at his home surround by those who loved him dearly.

He spent 22 years, serving in United Sates Army. He served three tours in Vietnam.   He...

Jan 12, 2023

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord.  "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."

Jeremiah 29:11, NLT

Bennie Lee Lakes was born in Albany, Georgia on July 26, 1938, to the late Nathaniel and Charlie Will Lakes.

Though...

Dec 30, 2022

Sister Ellie Mae Butler was born on April 19, 1953 in Randolph County, Georgia to the late Nathaniel Butler, Sr. and Lessie Bell Butler.

Ellie confessed Christ as her personal savior at an early age.  She joined Salem A.M.E. Church in Bronwood, Georgia.

Ellie's affectionate smile and laughter was infectious everywhere she went.  Her smile...

Dec 15, 2022

Delores Ann Reese was born on April 14, 1970, to the late Alfred Reese and Eva Pearl Dawson-Maddox in Albany, Georgia. She attended the Dougherty County public school system. Delores gave her life to Christ and accepted Him as her personal Savior at the Gethsemane Worship Center in Albany, Georgia. She transitioned to her eternal life on December 15,...

Dec 10, 2022

KARLOS R. THREADGILL

Karlos R. Threadgill was born January 22, 1974 to Delois Singleton and the late Ross Brown.

He was member of Christian Church of Faith of Albany, Georgia under the leadership of Pastor Daniel Eady.  He attended Randolph Clay High School.

Karlos was great individual.  God blessed him with a great...

Nov 18, 2022

Bro. Sean Barry Wright was born to John Henry Wright and Janie Lue Ferguson-Wright on September 19, 1967, in Passaic, New Jersey. Bro. Wright worked for Almark Mill, Cargill (Tyson), and he was no stranger to hard work. He loved to do yard work and sitting with the elderly. He attended Albany Technical College for Culinary Arts. He was...

Nov 18, 2022

Silas M. Burnett was born on January 29, 1934, to Mr. Zeb Burnett, Sr., and Mrs. Della Burnett in Randolph County. Silas transitioned to his eternal rest on November 18, 2022, at Bostick Nursing Home in Milledgeville, Georgia.

Silas received his education in the Randolph County School System. He enjoyed life, being in the outdoors, loved to...

Nov 16, 2022

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of the beloved Mrs. Shelby Craig.  She transitioned to her eternal home on November 16, 2022. She will truly be missed by her loving family and friends.  Services are incomplete at this time and will be forthcoming at a later date by Ward Funeral Home.  Please keep the family in...

Oct 9, 2022

On August 3, 1931, in Cuthbert, Georgia, Josie Beatrice Moore made her entrance into the world.  She was born to Joseph and Mattie Moore. A short time later while just a little girl, she and her only sibling, Susie, were adopted and reared by Rubin and Savana Jones.

Josie attended school in Randolph County. She spent a...

Jul 26, 2022

For God loved the world so much, that He gave his only Son, so that anyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have Eternal Life, for God Loved the world so much that He gave His only son. John 3:16 NLT