Annie Mae Ward
Jan 28, 2018
Storied Lives
They came from different backgrounds, but the pursuit of love brought them together for 71 years of marriage with Jesus Christ as their foundation. Their love was a true story book; Â soulmates for life. Â "I found the one my heart loves." ~ Song of Solomon 3:4
Even, in death, they were not separated...
Joe Lewis Cox
Jan 16, 2018
Mr. Joe L. Cox, Sr., of Dawson, Georgia, was born July 24, 1947 in Eufaula Alabama to the late Josh Cox and Queenie Mae Cox. He departed his life on January 16, 2018 at Patterson Hospital in Cuthbert, GA. He attended the public schools in Randolph County. He worked at McClesky Mills in Smithville, GA up until his retirement...
Kevin S Harris
Jan 4, 2018
Kevin Scott Harris III was born July 9, 1961 in Marietta, GA. Kevin was better known as "Sport" by many. He loved his independence and was known for his big heart and special smile. He was willing to help anyone in any way he could. He loved working at Ward Funeral Home, where he was treated like family. Also,...
Mrs. Josie Mae (Bridges) Jones
Dec 27, 2017
Mother Josie Mae Bridges-Jones was born to the late Walter Bridges and Dollie Owens-Bridges in Buena Vista, GA on September 15, 1930.
At an early age, she confessed her love for Christ and joined St. Mathis Baptist Church in Dawson, GA. Later in life she began to fellowship with the Jehovah's Witness at the Kingdom Hall in...
Alexander Maurice Jackson
Nov 10, 2017
Master Alexander "A.J." Maurice Jackson, was born on May 12, 2017, at Phoebe Sumter in Americus, Georgia, to Keauntria Jackson and Sherod Shingles. A.J. departed his life on November 10, 2017, at his residence. A.J. was a sweet and loving baby who never cried. All he ever done was smile and he loved to give hugs and kisses. He...
Johnnie Leon Brown
Oct 26, 2017
Mr. Johnnie Brown of Coleman, GA passed on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Midtown Medical Center, Columbus, GA.
Sammie Lee Ward
Sep 12, 2017
Sammie Lee Ward, known as "S.L." was born on November 4, 1929 in Dawson, Georgia, to the late Mr. Sammie Lee Ward, Sr. and the late Mrs. Johnnie Bee Lewis Ward. He was educated in the public schools of Terrell County. At an early age, "S.L." confessed his love for Christ and joined Jerusalem Baptist Church. Later he joined...
Doris Elaine (Lewis) Simmons
Aug 1, 2017
Doris E. Lewis-Simmons daughter of the late Jessie Pollard and the late Mary L. Kelsey was born in Dawson, Georgia on June 21, 1957.
Early in life Doris accepted Christ as her personal Savior and began her journey with the Lord at New Beginnings Holiness Church under the leadership of Apostle Lawrence Jones and Apostle Minnie Jones. ...
Hattie B. (Calloway) Ward
Jul 20, 2017
Sister Hattie Bee Ward was born on August 15, 1953 to the late Willie Mae Calloway and Pope Calloway in Terrell County, GA. She transitioned from this life to her eternal home on July 20, 2017 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA.
Hattie received her education from the Terrell County Public school system. She was a...
Ruby Jackson
Jul 14, 2017
Sis. Ruby Lee Jackson was born on May 16, 1921 to the late Alice Martin Jackson and Matthew Jackson in Shellman, GA. She departed this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2017 at Willson Hospice House, Albany, GA, surrounding by her family and loved ones.
She accepted Christ at an early...
Lillian (Holley) Robinson
Jul 9, 2017
Lillian Robinson was born August 9, 1923, in Clay County to Joe and Annie Lou Chapman Holley.  At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and joined Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She served faithfully until her health declined and she was admitted into Calhoun County Nursing Home.
She was married to William...
Rosie Lee Carter
Jun 6, 2017
Sister Rosie Lee Lowe-Carter was born to the late John and Lemonteen Lowe on November 2, 1938 in Lumpkin, GA.
She was preceded in death by her husband Eddie Carter, one granddaughter Monyelle Robinson, two sisters and three brothers.
Mrs. Carter attended Webster County Public schools in Lumpkin, GA. At an early age, she confessed...
Charlie Will Mayes
Jun 4, 2017
Mr. Charlie Will Mayes was born September 8, 1956 to the late Ada Bell Mayes in Dawson, Georgia. He was raised as their own by late Willie Lee Mayes, Sr and Bertha Mayes.
He was employed with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital as an orderly until his health began to fail. He was known by everybody in Dawson,...
Leola Diane (Walton) Johnson
May 14, 2017
Leola Diane Johnson was born in Leary, Georgia on October 31, 1947 to the late John Walton and the late Mae Dell Henry. She was also preceded in death by a loving stepfather, Robert Henry. She attended public school in Calhoun County, Georgia. She peacefully departed this life on May 14, 2017 and transition to a new home that...
Anaphene (Dale) Hawkins
May 1, 2017
Anaphene Dale Hawkins was born in Baker County on September 29, 1929. The daughter of the late Rev. Tony and Lena Fisher Dale.
Anaphene was educated in the Ivory Mills and Piney Grove Schools in Baker County.
Anaphene Dale Hawkins departed this life on Monday, May 1, 2017. She is preceded in death by her...
Queen Ester (Eady) Davis
Apr 5, 2017
Queen Ester Eady Davis was born September 24, 1924 in Baker County, GA to the late Clifton Eady and Katie Jean Hawkins Eady. She departed this life at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.
She was a factory worker and worked for Royal Poultry in Camilla, GA. She also worked for the Mitchell County...
Bennie "Bent" L Benton, Sr.
Apr 3, 2017
A time to be born: On December 30, 1934, Bennie Benton Sr. was born to the late Thomas Benton Sr. and Carrie Bell Benton. A time to Praise: Bennie Benton Sr. confessed Christ at an early age. He joined Notchaway CME Church in Baker County, Georgia, where he served until his health failed. A time to Grow: Bennie was...
Daisy Mae (Pauldo) Denson
Mar 9, 2017
Daisy Mae Pauldo Denson was born to the late Henry Lee Pauldo, Sr. and Tiney White Pauldo on September 8, 1921 in Dudley, Georgia. Daisy's education was received in Lauren County, Georgia. Daisy accepted Christ at an early age, as her spiritual conviction grew, she joined Mt. Olive C.M.E. Church in Newton, Georgia. Later in life she moved her...
Lillie Mae Bowens
Feb 4, 2017
Lillie Mae Bowens was born on July 31, 1934 in Dougherty County, Georgia to the late Steven Bowens and Viola Chatman Bowens.  She departed this life in her home on Saturday, February 4, 2017 She was a homemaker and was very talented with her hands in upholstery and decoration for the home. She also worked for the City of...
Otis Grant, Jr.
Jan 4, 2017
Otis died peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, in Dawson, Georgia. He was born in Reynolds, Georgia to the late Otis and Eva Kate Grant. He moved to Atlanta at a very young age. There he met and married Thelma Yarborough in 1976.
He leaves to mourn his death his wife, Thelma Grant and five children from...
