Obituaries

Local obituaries for Ward Funeral Home
Edmond Wade Giles, Jr.
Oct 13, 2020
It is with deepest sympathy to announce the passing of Mr. Edmond Wade Giles, Jr. of Cuthbert, Georgia. He transitioned to his eternal home October 13, 2020. He will truly be missed by his loving family and friends.
Gary Carlton Hinton
Oct 13, 2020
It is with deepest sympathy to announce the passing of Mr. Gary Carlton Hinton of Huntsville, Alabama. He transitioned to his eternal home October 13, 2020. He will truly be missed by his loving family and friends. Services are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Ward Funeral Home.  Please keep the family...
Millie Jackson Powell
Oct 3, 2020
Millie Jackson Powellwas born on February 15, 1947, to the late Ike and Pauline Staffin in Randolph County, Georgia. She departed this life at Columbus Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Georgia, on October 3, 2020.
At an early age, Millie accepted Christ in her life and joined Enterprize Baptist Church, where she remained an active member until her...
Dorothy (Murdock) Edwards
Sep 28, 2020
Dorothy Murdock Edwards was born on December 29, 1935, to the late Fred Murdock, Sr., and Lilla Moses Murdock in Lumpkin, Georgia. She went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020.
She accepted Christ at a young age at Greater St. Mark A.M.E. Church in Lumpkin, Georgia. In 1994, she joined South Columbus United...
Maggie "Mag" (Johnson) Martin
Sep 23, 2020
Mrs. Maggie Lee Martin was born on October 30, 1947 in Randolph County, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Johnson,Sr and Leola Daniels Johnson. Maggie was educated in the Terrell County School System. She accepted Jesus Christ into her life at an early age. She was a member of Mt. Airy M. B. Church in Newton, Georgia, where...
Curtis Taylor
Aug 31, 2020
A Time to Be Born
Curtis Taylor was born on November 3, 1954, to the late Ollie Mae Taylor and Willie C. Price. He was raised by the late Perry and Jessie Lee Granger.
A Time to Plant
The seed of life was planted in Dawson, GA, where he attended Terrell High School....
Al Redmond
Jul 19, 2020
Al Redmond was born on March 7, 1949, in Lee County Georgia to Buford Redmond and Mae Palmer Redmond.
Al at the age of 17 married the love of his life Faye Lane, who was at the age of sweet 16.
Al transitioned to eternal rest on July 19, 2020 at his home.
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Carlton "Bo" Dixon
Jun 26, 2020
Carlton was born on January 7, 1956 in Attapulgus, GA to Roosevelt Dixon and Lucy Curry. Later that year the family moved to Newark, NJ where Carlton received his education in Newark Public schools. As a teenager you could often find "Bo" at the local park playing football and basketball. As a young adult Carlton began working with his...
David Bush
May 7, 2020
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...
Eddie B Gilbert
Apr 16, 2020
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...
Deacon Adolphus "Bro" Oxford, Jr.
Apr 13, 2020
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...
Bertha L Johnson
Apr 13, 2020
"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...
Lillie Mae Johnson
Apr 11, 2020
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,...
Lurie Lee Huston
Apr 2, 2020
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...
Gene Albert Tillman
Apr 2, 2020
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.
Rosie "Rose" (Williams) Marshall
Mar 27, 2020
"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....
Amie Lee Ward
Mar 26, 2020
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...
Freddie "Neal" Smith
Mar 24, 2020
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...
Gerald "Mr. President" Jackson
Feb 28, 2020
Gerald Jackson was born on December 30, 1952, in Newark, New Jersey. He was the fourth born son to the late Johnny C. Jackson and Mary Jackson Mike. He attended schools in Calhoun County. He then moved to Florida in 1978 where he resided for 10 years. While in Florida, he began a career at the Royal Plaza Hotel...
Sallye Mary (Cobb) Mosley
Feb 12, 2020
Sallye Mary Mosley was born June 30, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Orange Cobb. She grew up in Lee County and attended school in Dougherty County. In her early years, she was a member of McAfee Baptist Church. In 1975, she was added to the Body of Leesburg Church of Christ and remained faithful until her death. She married...
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