FUNERAL DIRECTORS SINCE 1941

 Colquitt Funeral Home was started in 1941 by H. Roy and Lucille McKinstry, Sr.  They operated the funeral home and ambulance service for Colquitt and Miller County until 1949  when their son H. Roy McKinstry Jr. returned out of the Navy to help run the family business. Roy  (Porky) McKinstry Jr.  married Dorothy Oldham in 1949. Roy McKinstry Sr, Lucille McKinstry, Roy McKinstry Jr and Dorothy McKinstry were all liscened funeral directors and operated the funeral home together for nearly 50 years.  Danny Sheffield, licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, began working at Colquitt Funeral Home in 1983 and purchased the funeral home from the McKinstry family in 1990. In 1991 he built a  new funeral home and chapel at 108 Grow Street and continues to operate as a family owned business today. The owner and staff of Colquitt Funeral Home will allways cherish the memory of the lives of  H. R. (Mack) McKinstry Sr, Lucille McKinstry, H. R. (Porky) McKinstry Jr and Dorothy McKinstry .

 DANIELLE'S FLOWERS

On January 6, 2009 Danielle's Flowers opened for business at 108 A Grow Street, next door to Colquitt Funeral Home. Danielle's Flowers is a full service flower shop. We have fresh cut arrangements, green plants, balloons and gifts, and we have a wide variety of silk arrangements.  We deliver to all surrounding counties with free delivery anywhere in Miller County and no delivery charge to any surrounding area funeral home. We are open 9:00 to 5:00 Monday thru Friday and on weekends during funerals. We invite you to stop by to see our wide selection. Please call 229-758-3574, seven days a week for your flower needs. We accept personal checks, all Bank Debit Cards, Visa, Master Card, and Discover Cards. 

We at Colquitt Funeral         Home are very proud  to operate one of the  "Family Owned and Operated" funeral homes in the State of Georgia.We give professional yet personal service to all families in their time of need. If you would like to contact us  you may do so at 229-758-3571 or by e-mail at dannysheffield@bellsouth.net. I would be glad to answer any questions or comments you may have.

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James Aaron Wood    38

     Mr. James Aaron Wood of Fort Walton Beach, FL, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009. A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 3:00 PM at Rawls Cemetery in Colquitt.

      Mr. Wood graduated from Fort Walton Beach High School in 1989, and the University of South Alabama in 1995 with a degre in Fine Arts. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, and worked as a manager for Kentucky Fried Chicken.

      He is survived by his father and step-mother, Jim and Pat Wood of Shalimar, FL and his Mother Linda Courts of Santa Maria, CA; one sister, Lisa Fender of Crestview FL;  one nephew, Nicholas McKinley of Crestview, FL; one niece, Kristin Foley of Crestview, FL; three uncles, Don (Mary) Wood of Foley, AL, Donald Herzel of Pensacola, FL, and Allen Herzel of Milton, FL; four aunts, Barbara Gibbson of Pensacola, FL, Betsy Hunnicut of Pensacola, FL, Judy Anderson of Mobile, AL, and Ruth Subel of Foley AL; and one great uncle, Edward Herzel of Hendersonville, NC. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ariel and Clark Wood and Ruby Madeline Lewak of Foley AL, and Donald and Dorothy Drew Herzel of Pensacola, FL.

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 Clarence William Smith   53

     Mr. Clarence Smith of Arlington, GA, died Sunday, November 1, 2009, at UAB hospital in Birmingham, Al. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Willie Farris and Rev. Russ Criswell officiating. Interment will follow at Blakely City Cemetery with Dan Stone, Marshall Herring, Marvin Herring, Will Hughes, D.J. Sampley, and Eddie Sells serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 3, 2009, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Smith was an auto mechanic and was of the baptist faith.

     He is survived by his wife, Diane H. Smith of Arlington, GA; one daughter, Victoria Smith of Arlington, GA; three sons, Hollis (Vicky) Smith of Colquitt, GA, Adam (Christy) Smith of Arlington, GA, and Wade Smith of Arlington, GA; and 9 grandchildren.

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 Max Wells  71

     Mr. Max Eugene Wells of Damascus, GA, died Monday, October 26, 2009, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Calvin Arnold and Rev. Buren Womble officiating. Interment will follow at Whites Bridge Cemetery with Kim Rentz, Ricki Rentz, Stuart Kelley, Brad Kelley, Chris Kelley, and Robbie Phillips serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home. 

     Mr. Wells was of the Baptist faith. He was a Georgia State Patrolman for 14 years, he worked for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Child Support Recovery in Cuthbert for several years before retiring from the Early County Sheriff's Department as a Deputy Sheriff.

     He is survived by his wife, Virginia Haire Wells of Damascus, GA; one daughter, Dawn (Tony) Kelley of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Bryan Wells of Colquitt, GA, and Tim (Elizabeth) Wells of Marietta, GA; two step-sons, Dexter (Cindy) Griffin of Leesburg, GA, and Lowell Griffin of Bainbridge, GA ; three sisters, Jeanette Rentz of Bainbridge, GA, Carolyn Kelley of Bainbridge, GA, and Debra Phillips of Colquitt, GA; 12 grandchildren, Caitlin Wells, Peyton Wells, Spencer Wells, Patrick Wells, Erika (Mickey) Kennedy, Griffin Wells, Dustin Mathis, Brandon Mathis, Jessica McKenney, LeAndra Kelley, Heather Griffin, Laura Griffin and Nichole Griffin. Mr. Wells was preceded in death by his parents, Dykes and Thelma Wells.

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MARLIN MOTT

     Mr. Marlin Mott, 82, of Colquitt died Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Early Memorial Hospital.   A memorial service will be held at a later date at Bellview Free Will Baptist Cemetery.

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MYRLENE BROWN DUNLAP

     Myrlene Brown Dunlap of Colquitt died Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Miller County Hospital.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Eldorendo Baptist Church.  Interment will follow at the Eldorendo Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Monday, October 5, 2009 from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M.  Pallbearers will be Ronnie Franklin, Gerald Cook, Irving Widner, Glen Sheffield, Kenneth Dunlap, and Keith Dunlap.  Honorary pallbearers will be Bud Brown and William (Bubba) Dunlap.

     Mrs. Dunlap was born in Miller County and was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Eldorendo Baptist Church. 

     Mrs. Dunlap is survived by her husband, Dorsey Lee Dunlap of Colquitt; two sons: Lynwood (Sue) Dunlap of Colquitt, and Daryl (Patricia) Dunlap of Donalsonville; two daughters; Sandra (Regie) Braddock of Memphis, TN and Gayle (Leon) Widner of Colquitt; two brothers: Ed Brown and Don Brown, both of Colquitt; two sisters: Eloise Holt and Carolyn Meredith, both of Colquitt; twelve grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

     Mrs. Dunlap was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

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                                                                      Billy Gray Roland, Sr.

    Mr. Billy Gray Roland, Sr. of Colquitt died Friday, October 2, 2009, at his residence. A memorial service wil be held Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Colquitt United Methodist Church.  The co-mingled ashes of Mr. Roland, and his wife, Patricia Roland, will be buried at the Colquitt City Cemetery following the service.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 1:00 til 2:00 P.M., one hour prior to the service.

     Mr. Roland was born in Miller County and graduated from Miller County High School in 1956.  As a well-rounded MCHS athelete, he played as a guard in basketball, third baseman in baseball, fullback in football, and was also on the track team and threw discus.  He attended the University of Georgia where he played as an offensive guard for the Georgia Bulldogs.

   Mr. Roland is survived by one son, Billy Gray (Gina) Roland, Jr. of Blakely,: three daughters: Caroline (Jimmy Hancock) Raines, Darby (Tabb) Godfrey, and Elizabeth Simonton Roland,  all of Colquitt: one sister, Belle Wells of Colquitt:  two brothers: Jerry Roland of Colquitt and John Buford Roland of Dothan, AL.: six grandchildren: Julianne Raines Pollock, Ansley Alexandria Raines, William Calhoun Raines, Jr., Wiley Roland Godfrey, Garrett Charles Roland,  and Billy Gray Roland, III; three great-grandchildren: Nicholas Alexander Pollock, Joseph Shane Pollock and Brooklyn Raines Pollock; and Mother-in-law, Essie Kate George, of Colquitt.  Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

   Mr. Roland was preceded in death by his parents, Boss Gordon & Margia Gray Roland,  and his wife,  Patricia S. Roland. 

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Della Mae Chandler     90

     Mrs. Della Mae Chandler of Donalsonville died Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Friday, October 2, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Rocky Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Friendship Memorial Gardens with the deacons of Rocky Ridge Baptist Church serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Thursday, October 1, 2009, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Chandler retired from Thomas Five and Dime after 22 years of employment. She was born in Cottondale, FL to Allen Curtis and Sally Ethel Harper and attended Rocky Ridge Baptist Church.

     She is survived by three sons, Ottis Ray (Marlene) Chandler of Blackshear, GA, John Wayne (Kitty) Chandler of Donalsonville, GA, and Lavon (Dottie) Chandler of Donalsonville, GA; one daughter, Diane (Emerson) Skipper of Donalsonville, GA; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Betty Collinsworth of Defuniak Springs, FL, and Virginia Graves of Port St. Joe, FL; one brother, Deward Harper of Scottsboro, AL; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Chandler was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Chandler; one brother, Curtis Harper, Jr.; and one sister, Lottie B. Parziale.

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Charlotte Edwina Cox   67

     Mrs. Charlotte Cox of Colquitt died Sunday, September 27, 2009, at South East Alabama Medical Center. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at  2:00 PM at Colquitt United Methodist Church with Rev. David Thompson and Rev. Bobby Whitaker officiating. Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery with Daryl Jordan, Danny Griffin, Trent Clenney, Brent Henry, Luke Clearman, and Harry Warren serving as active pall bearers. Members of the Miller County Garden Club will serve as honorary pall bearers. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 29, 2009, from 7:00-8:30 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Cox was a member of Colquitt Methodist Church and a former board member of Miller County Department of Family and Children Services. She was a member of the Miller County Garden Club and former director of the Magnolia District Georgia Garden Club Association. She was a retired frame shop owner.

     She is survived by her husband, Bill Cox Jr. of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Caryn (Thomas) Jordan of Tifton, GA; one son, Ray (Jennifer) Cox of Colquitt, GA; two grandsons, Lucas Jordan and Jenson Cox; two sisters, Barbara (Luther) Clearman of Colquitt, GA and Doris (Richard) Sharpe of Arlington, TX; and one brother, Carlton (Peggy) Chambers of Colquitt, GA.  She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Mary Kate Chambers and one brother Sam Chambers.

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 Anne Roberts

     Mrs. Anne Vira Roberts of Colquitt died Friday, September 25, 2009, at South East Alabama Medical Center. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Mt. Olive Holiness Church with Rev. Daniel Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery with Buford Cleveland, Ray Henry, Phil Roberts, Trip Rachel, L.N. Cleveland, and Justin Cleveland serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, September 26, 2009, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Roberts was a retired floral designer and attended Mt. Olive Holiness Church.

     She is survived by one son, Ken (Shawn) Roberts of Colquitt, GA; two granddaughters, Kendall (Bobby) Donley and Whitney (Nick) Wells both of Albany, GA; one great-grandson, Brock Donley of Albany, GA; and one sister, Mildred Widner of Lanett, AL. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Roberts.

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 Walter Gary McCalvin    54

     Mr Walter Gary McCalvin of Tallahassee, Florida died Tuesday September 15, 2009 at Capital Regional Hospital in Tallahassee,Fl. Funeral services will be Friday September 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Laddie Derocco officiating.Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery with Rex Young, Vince Harrison, Frasier Warren, Guy Stovall, Stephen Payne, and Randy Johnson serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Friday, one hour pryor to the service.

     Mr McCalvin was born December 31, 1953 in Miller County, was of the Baptist Faith,  a veteran of the U S Navy and was a automotive mechanic.

     He is survived by his wife, Glenda McCalvin of Tallahassee, Fl.,  Two Daughters, Rebecca McCalvin and Courtney McCalvin both of Tallahassee. Three grandchildren, Xavier Squires, Ezra Squires and Jacoby McCalvin. Two brothers Johnny McCalvin of Charleston, WV, and Jimmie Rix of Americus, Ga. Three sisters, Janice Johnson of Jacksonville, Fl., Joyce McNease of Colquitt, and Susan Carlin of Pensacola, Fl., he was preceded in death by his parents, Annis and Willie McCalvin, two brothers Robert Peek and Donald Peek and one sister Geraldine Wells.

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 Gwendolyn Felts     88

     Mrs. Gwendolyn Felts of Colquitt died Friday, September 11, 2009, at Miller Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Monday, September 14, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Whitlock Mortuary Chapel in Toccoa, GA  with Rev. Art Conway, Rev. Ken Corley, and David Edward Corley officiting.  Interment will follow in Stephens Memorial Gardens with Jeb Tabb, Cody Tabb, Troupe Tabb, Cole Calhoun, Chris Calhoun, and Tim Hale serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Sunday, September 13, 2009, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home and again at Whitlock Mortuary Chapel on Monday, September 14, 2009, from 1:00-2:00 PM.

     Mrs. Felts was a member of First Baptist Church of Toccoa where she was a member of the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class. She worked in the administration department with Coats & Clark.

     She is survived by one daughter, JoAnn (Larry) Calhoun of Colquitt, GA; three grandchildren, Kelly Calhoun Tabb, Cole (Meg) Calhoun, and Chris (Dana) Calhoun; seven great-grandchildren, Jeb Tabb, Cody (Lauren) Tabb, Troupe Tabb, Jordan Calhoun, Jackson Calhoun, Laura Calhoun, and Whitney Calhoun; and one great-great-grandchild, Avery Tabb.

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Rayburn Lamar Brooks  79

     Mr. Rayburn Lamar Brooks of Colquitt died Friday, September 4, 2009, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 6, 2009, at 3:00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Mounts, Rev. Andy Merritt and Rev. Bruce Kimbrel officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery with John Grant, Jason Suggs, Chad Clenney, Rusty Clenney, Richard Barrow, Ben Clenney, Allen Daniels and Kevin Clenney serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, September 5, 2009, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Brooks was born September 10, 1929, in Etowah County, Alabama and married Gwendolyn Clenney of Colquitt, GA on December 11, 1948. He was a member of Bellview Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was owner/operator of Lamar Brooks Auto Parts in Colquitt, GA. Mr Brooks served as Mayor and City Councilman for the city of Colquitt and was a founding director of Peoples South Bank.

     He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Clenney Brooks of Colquitt, GA; one son, Donald (Tina) Brooks of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Brenda (Tommy) Wade of Colquitt, GA; four grandchildren, Brooks (Kaycee) Wade, Mary Moulton, Beth Wade, and Stuart Brooks; three great-grandchildren, Cason Moulton, Brooklyn Wade and Cannon Moulton; one brother, Perry Brooks of Colquitt, GA; two sisters, Clara Nell Heard of Bainbridge, GA and Louise Grant of Colquitt, GA. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his parents Luther and Nellie Brooks.

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Hazel Gertrude Varnum     88

     Mrs. Hazel Gertrude Varnum of Colquitt died Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 15, 2009, at 10:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Harold Burrell officiating. Interment will follow at New Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Carol Varnum, Richard Cook, Raymond Varnum, Jerry Pickle, Terry Pickle, and Harry Lee Smith serving as active pall bearers. The senior companions of Georgia Pines Decatur Seminole Service Center in Bainbridge will serve as honorary pall bearers. Visitation will be Friday, August 14, 2009, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Varnum was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church and worked for 16 years as a senior companion at Georgia Pines Decatur Seminole Service Center in Bainbridge, GA.

     She is survived by one son, Wayne (Betty) Varnum of Colquitt, GA; one grandson, Jason (Kathy) Varnum of Biloxi, MS; one great-grandson, Paxton Varnum of Bainbridge, GA; one sister, Virginia (Olin) Fischer of Windermere, FL; one brother, Bobby (Bessie) Culbreth of Leesburg, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Varnum was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Varnum.

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 Angela Michelle Stone   40

     Mrs. Angela Michelle Stone of Bainbridge, GA died Sunday, August 9, 2009, at South East Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, AL. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Faith Center Full Gospel Church with Pastor John Lewis, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Reynoldsville Church of God Cemetery with Hardie Dollar, Jamie Chestnut, Charlie McCall, Hollis Smith, Chris Schrrod, and Andy Spooner serving as active pall bearers. The Colquitt Police Department will serve as honorary pall bearers. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 11, 2009, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Stone was employed by Thomas & Betts of Bainbridge for 16 years. She coached softball for the Bainbridge Leisure Services and was a member of the Bainbridge JayCee's. Mrs. Stone graduated from Seminole County High School in 1986 and was a member of Faith Center Full Gospel Church.

     Mrs. Stone is survived by her husband, Dan Stone of Bainbridge, GA; one daughter, Bailey Keasler of Bainbridge, GA; two step-daughters, Ashleigh Stone of Valdosta, GA, and Kristen Stone of Bainbridge, GA; one stepson, D.J. Stone of Bainbridge, GA; mother, Betty Barker of Donalsonville, GA, step-father, Norm Pgues of Donalsonville, GA, and one brother, John Barker of Bainbridge, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Barker and one brother, Bryan Victor Barker.

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 William Ray Middleton   82

     Mr. William Ray Middleton of Colquitt died Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at 4:30 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bill Swafford officiating. Mr. Bobby Tully will also present a eulogy. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Benny West, Terry Darley, Robert Lane, Neil Sheffield, Chris Mock and Chris Gaskins serving as active pall bearers. The members of the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion will serve as honorary pall bearers.

     Mr. Middleton was a retired farmer, a member of the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion, and of the baptist faith.

     He is survived by his wife, Ann Middleton of Colquitt, GA; three daughters, Janice (Ronnie) Garret of Jesup, GA, Gail (Butch) Beal of Colquitt, GA, and Jane (Alan) Brooks of Colquitt, GA; two grandchildren, Michael Houston and Lisa Colwell; four great-grandchildren, Haley Colwell, Summer Colwell, Peyton Warren, and Delena Warren; and three sisters, Theo Regan of Colquitt, GA, Frances Kelley of Quincy, FL, and Sara Hilburn of Birmingham, AL. Mr. Middleton was preceded in death by two grandsons, Bobby Warren Jr., and Daniel Warren.

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 Cherry Elaine Malcom    61

     Mrs. Cherry Elaine Malcom  of Colquitt died Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Miller County Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Altman Cemetery in Alma, GA with Rev. Steve Altman officiating. 

     Mrs. Malcom was a secretary and of the Methodist Faith.

     She is survived by one daughter, Dana (Frank) Malcom Killebrew of Colquitt, GA: one sister, Donna Cofty of Donalsonville, GA; three grandchildren, Elaina Killebrew, Malcom "Reese" Killebrew, and Charles "Trippe" Killebrew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Malcom Sr. and one son, Lieutenant Dan Malcom Jr. 

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