FUNERAL DIRECTORS SINCE 1941

 Colquitt Funeral Home was established 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 from 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 liscensed 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 business from the McKinstry family in 1990. In1991, 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 always 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.

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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.  If you have a question or something that needs to be handled immediatly please call me, I do not check my email everyday.

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Obits

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Raymond Davis Holt, Sr. 93

Mr. Raymond Holt of Colquitt, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his residence. A graveside service with military honorswill be Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 5:30 P.M. in the Colquitt City Cemetery, with Rev. Ronald Roberts officiating. A visitation will by held at the Sheffield Funeral Chapelfrom 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Mr. Holt was a WWII Veteran. He was an active member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. He was also a member of the Colquitt First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice of Bainbridge, 432 E. Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA. 39819

He is survived by one son, Raymond (Tracy) Holt,Jr. of Colquitt, three daughters, Mary (Ronald) Roberts of Columbus, Ga , Anne (Michael) Vincent of Colquitt and Brenda (Glenn) Jones of Donalsonville, one brother, Jim Holt of Colquitt, 8 grandchildren, Beth Hall, Jon Roberts, Chris Roberts, Christy Bell Webber, Justin Castro, Buck Jones, Hannah Garney and Rock Holt and eleven great-grandchildren and a large number of nieces and nephew also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife Deloris Holt.

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Eva Middleton 96

Mrs. Eva Middleton of Colquitt died Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Harris officiating. A visitation will be held from 2:oo to 3:00 PM prior to the service. Entombment will be Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 10:00 AM , in the Union Primitive Cemetery.

Mrs. Eva was a member of the New Salem Free Will Baptist Church. She was a homemaker.

She is survived byseveral nieces and nephews; one brother-in-law, Billy Middleton (Elsie), of Valdosta; one sister-in-law, Ann Middleton Payne (O'Jean) of Lakeland, FL.; and a special caretaker, Betty Perkins of Donalsonville. Mrs. Eva was preceded in death by her parents John and Julia Bush Davis, and her husband, Brewton Astor Middleton.

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Grace Holt McLendon 89

Mrs. Grace Holt McLendon of Colquitt died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, May 21, 2012, at 3:00 PM at Flat Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Cory Thomas and Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Interment will be in the Blakely Cemetery with Jack Holt, Carlton Thomas, Wayne Womble, Jerry Mock, Cleve Roland, and James Judkins serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Monday, May 21, 2012, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Flat Creek Baptist Church.

Mrs. Grace was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church and was a retired life insurance salesperson. She was a life time member of the Blakely Eastern Star Chapter 282.

She is survived by one son, Steve (Shirley) Holt of Colquitt, GA; seven grandchildren, Donna (Ty) Godfrey of Colquitt, GA, Rhonda (Jud) Greene of Brinson, GA, Missi (Mike) Holcomb of Peachtree City, GA, Joy (Mike) Cloud of Tallahassee, FL, Joe (Kerry) Holt of Lynn Haven, FL, KaCee Holt of Colquitt, GA, and KaDee Holt of Athens, GA; seven great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and one daughter-in-law, Mary Jean Holt of Colquitt, GA. Mrs. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, V. L. McLendon; one son, Don Holt; and one great granddaughter.

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Blaine Griffin Mathis 48

Mrs Blaine Mathis of Colquitt died Monday May 7, 2012 at Phoebe North Hospital in Albany. Funeral services will be Friday, May 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Johns and Rev. Bobby Whittaker officiating. Visitation will be Friday, May 11, 2012 from 10 to 11 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cooks Cemetery with John Bailey, Sambo Bailey, Phillip Harden Jr, David Harden, Wesley Roland and Eli Phillips serving as acctive pallbearers.

Mrs Mathis was a homemaker and a member of Cooks Union Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Emory Mathis of Colquitt, two sons, David (Veronica) Mathis of Bainbridge and Christophjer Griffin of Colqiutt. One daughter Christie (Toby Cook) Griffin of Colqiutt, her mother Harriett Griffin of Colquitt and 10 grandchildren. One brother Daryl (Shari) Griffin of Bainbridge and two sisters, Donna "Midge" (Mitch) Brock of Bainbridge and Connie (David Kelley) Griffin of Montgomery AL. She was preceded in death by her father Marshall Griffin.

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Betty Sue Varnum 66

Mrs. Betty Varnum of Colquitt died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at South East Alabama Medical Center. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Dr. Alex Howell officiating. Interment will follow at New Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Eric Donley, Jeff Cleveland, Ricky Cleveland, Brad Cleveland, Jerry Bush and Tyler Downing serving as active pallbearers.. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 PM Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs. Varnum was a member of Colquitt First Baptist and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Varnum of Colquitt, GA; one son, Jason Wayne (Kathy) Varnum of Dothan, AL; two grandchildren, Paxton Varnum and Aydin Varnum; mother, Mary Cleveland Aycock of Colquitt, GA; one brother, Alfred Cleveland, Jr. of Blakely, GA; and two sisters, Jean Dunn of Americus, GA, and Brenda Downing of Colquitt, GA.

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Eldridge Don Roberts 77

Mr. Don Roberts of Colquitt died Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 11:00 AM at New Home Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Talmadge Worsley and Matt Bracewell officiating. Interment will follow at Primitive Union Cemetery with Donny Roland, Alan Roland, Steven Middleton, Jeremy Middleton, Grant Easom and Tim Cook serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Friday, May 4, 2012, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Don was a member of New Home Free Will Baptist Church where he also served as a deacon for many years. He is a retired truck driver with Quality Applicators in Colquitt.

He is survived by his wife, Gertrude W. Roberts of Colquitt, GA, two daughters, Debra (Steve) Middleton of Colquitt, GA, and Pam (John) Easom of Iron City, GA; nine grandchildren, Donny Roland, Anna Warren, Alan Roland, Steven (Kristin) Middleton, Jeremy Middleton, Matt (Briana) Bracewell, Claire Bracewell, Brittany Easom, Grant Easom; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Eddie Roberts of Colquitt, GA; one sister, Yvonne Cook of Bainbridge, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edd and Claudia Roberts; one daughter, Sue Roland; and two sisters, Doris Roberts and Carolyn Roberts.

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Harvey D. Cox 85

Mr. Harvey Cox of Colquitt died Friday, April 27, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 29, 2012, at 3:00 PM at New Home Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. James Aycock officiating. Interment will follow at New Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Buddy Worsley, Ray Grimsley, Leo Gilbert, Claude Newsome, Eddie Roberts, and Steve Middleton serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers will be Tyron Williams, Don and Gertrude Roberts, and David and Beverly Clements. Visitation will be Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Harvey was a member of New Home Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and church treasurer, he was also very active in the Ministry of Help. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII and retired from Birdsong Peanut Company.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Cox of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Janice Cox of Tallahassee, FL, and Pam (Scott) Roberts of Colquitt, GA; one son, Rusty (Rita) Cox of Colquitt, GA; four grandchildren, Brandon (Deborah) Cox, Ashley Roberts, Erin (Matt) Vickers, and Dylan Cox; one brother, Herman (Jeanette) Cox of Colquitt, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

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Ishmond "Jr" Roland 78

Mr. Jr Roland of Colquitt died Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 27, 2012, at 3:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Cleve Roland, Lance Roland, Cory Thomas, Gray Roland, Ronnie Everson, and Gerald Collins serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers will be Spud Bush, Talmadge Worsley, Warrena Whitaker, Herman Sheffield, and Warren Fryer. Visitation will be Friday, April 27, 2012, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

Mr. Roland was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church and was a retired custodian with the Miller County School System.

He is survived by his wife, Greta Roland of Colquitt, GA; one son, Timmy (Jeri) Roland of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Wendy Karen (Marion LaDon) Cook of Faceville, GA; seven grandchildren, Dina Morris, Dee Pippins, Daniel Roland, Tiffany Roland, D.J. Cook, Elli Cook, and Joshua Roland; four great grandchildren, Riley Grace Roland, Robbie Pippins, Dakota Morris, and Austin Pippins; one sister, Inez Powell of Colquitt, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

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Olive Irene "Jackie" DeBary 89

Mrs. Jackie DeBary of Leary died Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Miller Nursing Home. A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM at Live Oak Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Haefs officiating. Interment will follow at Live Oak Cemetery.

Mrs. DeBary was a homemaker.

She is survived by three daughters, Sandra (Santy) Solis of Albany, GA, Angie (Bill) Sheffield of Winter Haven, FL, and Joy (Steve) Brinson of Albany, GA; one daughter-in-law, Millie DeBary of Damascus; nine grandchildren, Ty (Missy) Solis, Brooke (Brandon) Kierce, Danna (Steven) Warren, Kristi (Matt) Joyner, Matthew (Jessica) Sheffield, Larry "Bubba" (Sandra) DeBary, Jr., Leigh DeBary, Robert Brinson, and Daniel Brinson; two brothers, Billy Ramsey and Robert Ramsey; and four sisters, Vivian Abbott, Pat Stephens, Shelby Sosebee, and Lora Dale Parker.

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Katie Sue Pruett 61

Mrs Katie Pruett of Denton, Ga. formerly of Colquitt died Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Phoebe Putney Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 4:00PM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Hartsville, Ga. with Bobby Tully officiating. Visitation will be Sunday April 22, 2012 from 1 to 2PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs Pruett was retired from Amoco Fabrics in Bainbridge.

She is survived by one son, Ashley (Krista) Sheffield of Colquitt, three grandchildren, Phillip Sheffield, Porshia Sheffield and A J Sheffield. Two brothers, Danny Philyaw of Colquitt and Jerry (Erika) Philyaw of Moultrie. Two sisters, Shirley Olander of California and Faye Brock of Winder, Ga. She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin Pruett and one son Archie Sheffield.

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Margaret Branch Lorenz 77

Margaret Branch Lorenz of Valdosta died Monday, April 9, 2012, at Heritage Healthcare at Lakehaven. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Assembly of God Cemetery with Chris Roland, Randy York, Bill Fleming, George Whittaker, Mark Whittaker, and Bert Griffin serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 11, 2012, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lorenz was a member of Calvary Assembly of God and retired as a clerk with Travel Centers of America.

She is survived by one son, Mike Lorenz of Cairo, GA; two daughters, Debbie (Randy) York of Valdosta, GA, and Robin (Kenny) Roland of Colquitt, GA;five grandchildren, Chris Roland, Madison Roland, Heather Meinerts, Ashlee York and Brandi Roland; one great grandson, Owen Parker Meinerts; two sisters, Ruby McDonald of Donalsonville, GA, and Wannie Lee Burdette of Oxford, GA. Mrs. Lorenz was preceded in death by her husband, John Lorenz; three sisters, Evelyn Carter, Myrtice Cowart, and Juanita Roleof; and two brothers, Troy Branch and Thomas Otis Branch.

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Homer Edgar Busby 85

Mr. Edgar Busby of Brinson died Sunday, April 8, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 10, 2012, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Busby was a member of Church of Christ and retired from Georgia Pacific in Cedar Springs.

He is survived by one son, Paul Busby of Douglasville, GA; one daughter, Brenda Busby Harper of Lineville, AL; six grandchildren, Alisa Busby, Michelle Turner, Brandie Miller, Brittany Harper, Daniel Busby, and Johnny Sangrey; eleven great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one brother, William Ernest Busby of Brinson, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Busby was preceded in death by one daughter, Dianne Joliff; one sister, Nina Brooks; and one brother, Lester Busby.

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John Leland Karter 63

Mr. John Karter of Colquitt died Saturday, March 31, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Dr. Carl Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery with Military Honors. Active pallbearers will be Michael Phillips, Michael Donelli, Charlie Bleigh, Matt Moulton, Brian Gibson and Raymond Varnum. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Karter was born May 5, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas, to John Joseph and Dorothy Karter. He is the oldest of seven children, two brothers and four sisters, who all say that he was an exceptional big brother to his six younger siblings. His brothers are Jack (Cindy) Karter of Arlington, Texas, and David Karter of Conway, Arkansas. His sisters include Kathy (Reggie) Karter Hicks of Fort Worth, Texas, Sharon Karter Richter of Red Oak, Texas, Connie Karter of Arlington, Texas and Karolyn Karter Cate of Arlington, Texas.

Mr. Karter graduated from Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1966, where he played the trombone with honors and marched with the Marching One Hundred from the school that played for President John F. Kennedy when he was in Dallas. He was also a self taught but gifted acoustic guitar, keyboard, and harmonica player.

Mr. Karter joined the United States Navy in 1968 and served until 1972. He met the love of his life, Sharon Ann Boswell, in 1970 and married her in 1971. They moved to Colquitt, Georgia, in 1975. He served on the Miller County Fire Department from 1975 to 1979. He and his lovely wife have been married for 41 years and have five daughters. His daughters include, Rachel (Michael) Donelli of Dothan, AL, Beverly Varnum of Colquitt, GA, Nancy (Michael) Phillips of Colquitt, GA, Emily (Charlie) Bleigh of Midlothian, TX, and Sarah (Matt) Moulton of Donalsonville, GA. He leaves behind a legacy of 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

In 1999, Mr. Karter accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. He has always been an avid fisherman, but in his latter days, he became what he believed God called him to do and that was a fisher of men. It was his greatest desire to be a witness of the Lord's saving grace to everyone he knew and loved. He accomplished this before his last day on this earth was completed.

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Merle Stanton Jeffries 67

Mrs Merle Stanton Jeffries of Fort Myer, Fl., formerly of Colquitt died Friday, March 23, 2012 at Gulf Coast Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 31, 2012 ar 2:00 pm at Sheffield Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday March 31, 2012 from 1 to 2 pm at Colquitt Funeral Home.

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Mamie W. Daniels 102

Mrs. Mamie Daniels of Colquitt died Monday, March 5, 2012, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Daniel Dean officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Colquitt Funeral Home. Intement will follow at Gordon Cemetery.

Mrs. Mamie was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by one son, Woodrow (Esmeralda) Daniels of Plant City, FL; five grandchildren, Wanda Douglas, Sharman Duke, Karla Safie, Lina Burke, Jeris Wade; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Lillian Bryan of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mamie was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Daniels, one daughter, Josie Wade, and one granddaughter, Clarissa McCranie.

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Douglas Marvin Lewis 72

Mr Douglas Lewis of Colquitt died Wednesday February 22, 2012 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. A Memorial service will be held Saturday February 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm at County Line Baptist Church with Rev. Hoyt Donley officiating.

Mr Lewis was retired from the Colquitt Housing Authority, of the Baptist Faith, served in the U S Army, and was a member of the Walter C. Dancer Lodge # 115 and the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion.

He is survived by his wife Gladys Lewis of Colquitt, four daughters, Carolyn (Charlie) Webber of Lexington KY, Debra (Stacy) Gordon of Colquitt, Sandy (Edgar) Haire of Colquitt and Loretta (Bruce) Munson of Danville, VA. 8 Grandchildren and 11 Great Great Grandchildren. Two sisters, Ruth Donley of Colquitt and Shirley Ann (Ralph) Fenton of Colquitt, one brother, Roy Wayne Lewis of Summerville, SC.

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Alice Inez Widner 88

Mrs Alice Inez Widner of Denton, Texas formerly of Colquitt died Saturday, February 11, 2012 at her residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 2:00pm at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Daniel Dean officiating. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 pm Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Colquitt Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Gordon Cemetery.

Mrs Widner was a homemaker and a member of Mt Olive Holiness Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Ann (Jimmy) Woods of The Colony, TX., Cynda Adams of Denton, TX, two sons, Bobby Widner of Waco, TX and Keith (Teena) Widner of Lake Dallas, TX. Four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One sister Virginia Ruis of Moultrie, two sister in laws, Irene West of Colquitt and Dorothy McCorkle of Bainbridge. One Brother in law, Buddy Widner of Dothan. Preceded in death by her husband Robert Widner, two daughters, Joann Widner and Faye Moehlemann, two sons Calvin Widner and Kenneth Widner.

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William Marion Whitaker 72

Mr. MarionWhitaker of Colquitt died Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 2:00 PM at Mt. Olive Holiness Church with Rev. Daniel Dean and Rev. Tim Mock officiating. Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery with Scotty Whitaker, Eric Whitaker, Justin Whitaker, Cody Whitaker, Scott Brown and Brian Whitaker serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Monday, February 6, 2012, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Whitake was a member of Mt. Olive Holiness Church and a retired custodian with the Miller County Board of Education.

He is survived by one sister, Marie (Lester) Richardson of Thomasville, GA; six brothers, Arnold (Mary) Whitaker of Colquitt, GA, Russell (Sherry) Whitaker of Colquitt, GA, Marlin Whitaker of Bainbridge, GA, Bradley (Judy) Whitaker of Bainbridge, GA, Wendell (Vivian) Whitaker of Arlington, GA, Joseph (Jean) Whitaker of Cuthbert, GA; one sister-in-law, Louise Whitaker of Franklin, NC; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Whitaker was preceded in death by his parents, Euston and Elise Whitaker and one brother, Jerry Whitaker.

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Patricia Anne Wilkin 75

Mrs. Patricia Wilkin of Colquitt died Friday, January 27, 2012, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, January 30, 2012, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt United Methodist Church with Rev. Jay Roberson and Dr. Carl Marshall officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Scott Kelley, Zach Kelley, Michael Griffin, Jim Jernigan, John Weaver and Craig Tully serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2012, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs. Patricia was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church and retired from Wilkin's IGA.

She is survived by three daughters, Holly Maxwell of Tallahassee, FL, Marianne (John) Wells of Colquitt, GA, and Jodie (Grady) Jarvis of Colquitt, GA; nine grandchildren, Amanda Jo (Michael) Griffin, Brian Scott Kelley, Jr., Kaylee Elizabeth Maxwell, Caroline Ann Maxwell, Zachary Patrick Kelley, Dana (Jeff) Nunnery, Leslie (Chad) Brackin, Megan (Jeremy) Holley, and Mallory Jarvis; five great grandchildren, Emilee Nunnery, Will Nunnery, Adalie Brackin, Allie Brackin, and Brantley Holley; and one sister, Mary Weaver Walker of Colquitt, GA. Mrs. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Wilkin, and one sister, Nancy Brown Suber.

Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org/donate.

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Ronald Grady Holt 62

Mr Ronald Grady "Ronnie" Holt of Colquitt died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev Kent Barwick, Rev. Calvin Arnold and Rev. Don Butler Jr officiating. Interment will follow at the Colquitt City Cemetery with Jack Holt, Wayne Holt, Mac Holt, Jason Holt, Benji Holt, Wayne Womble, Ronnie Skipper and Ladon Calhoun serving as active pallbearers. There will be no visitation.

Mr Ronnie was retired owner/operator of Ron-Cam Convenience Store in Colquitt, was a Veteran serving in the U S Marines and attended Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife Glenda Holt of Colquitt, two sons, Cameron (Brooklyn) Holt of Damascus and Ron (Rachel) Holt of Birmingham AL. Two grandchildren, Sawyer Holt and Weston Grady Holt. Three brthers, Jack (Wavie) Holt of Colquitt, Wayne (Rita) Holt of Bainbridge and Mac Holt of Pace FL. , two sisters, Dianna Holt of Colquitt and Sue (Eddie) Henderson of Ashford AL. He was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Willie Holt, three brothers Tim Holt, Billy Holt and Jimmy Holt, and two sisters, Pam Creel and Delore Holt.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

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Buren Irvin Whitaker 76

Mr. Buren Whitaker of Colquitt died Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Willson Hospice House in Albany, GA. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 14, 2012, at 2:00 PMat Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick, Jason McLeod, Ben McLeod, and Rev. Debbie Cone officiating. Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery with Arnold Whitaker, Herman Pickle, Steve Holt, Hubert Stafford, Randy Adams, and Ronnie Everson serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers will be the Miller County High School Class of 1953. Visitation will be Friday, January 13, 2012,from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Buren was a member of Colquitt Free Will BaptistChurch and retired from Georgia Pacific.

He is survived by his wife, Margie Whitaker of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Wendy (Andy) McLeod of Albany, GA, and Terri Whitaker of Edison, GA; four stepsons, Craig Donley of Colquitt, GA, Chris Donley of Colquitt, GA, Timmy Donleyof Colquitt, GA, and J.R. Donley of Vada, GA; one stepdaughter, Cindy McLendon of Colquitt, GA; four grandchildren, Jason (Meagan) McLeod of Albany, GA, Ben McLeod of Mobile, AL, Emilee McLeod of Albany, GA, and Matt Chase of Colquitt, GA; two brothers, Ronald (Beverly) Whitaker of Colquitt, GA, Larry (Virginia) Whitaker of Colquitt, GA; and one sister, Inelle Williams of Colquitt, GA.

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Libby Pridgeon 78

Mrs Libby Pridgeon of Arlington died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Calhoun Nursing Home in Edison, Ga. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 2:00 PM , Graveside at Christ Church Cemetery with Rev. Jean Watson officiating.

Mrs Pridgeon was a member of Milford Methodist Church. She was a retired school teacher, spending 33 years teaching in Calhoun County and at South West Georgia Academy and was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Soriety.

She is survived by her husband, Charles R. Pridgeon of Arlington, one son Charles R. (Julia) Pridgeon Jr of Arlington one daughter, Sheila (Keith) Bernstein of Tallahassee. Four grandchildren, Cady Prigeon, David Pridgeon, Sarah Bernstein and Geoffrey Bernstein and one great granddaughter

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James Roberson Jr 71

Mr James Roberson of Tifton died Monday, December 19,2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, FL. AMemorial Service will be heldSaturday, January 14, 2012 at 2:00PM at the United Methodist Church in Tifton Ga. ______________________________________________________________________

Irene Lane 85

Mrs. Irene Lane of Dothan, AL formerly of Colquitt died Monday, December 19, 2011, at The Terrace at Grove Park in Dothan AL. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at 2:00 PM atColquittCity Cemetery with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating.

Mrs.Irene was born February 17, 1926,in Rycroft, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of William and Jean Kushneryk. She was a homemaker andwasof the Baptist Faith

Sheis survived by one son, Ronnie (Dianne) Lane of Flagler Beach, FL, two daughters, Brenda (Don) Wright of Dothan, AL, and Valerie (Ronnie) Cooper of Colquitt, GA; five grandchildren, Darby Temple, Collin Lane, Kelli Barfield, Mallory Pickle and Shelton Pickle; four great-grandchildren, Griffin Barfield, Hudson Barfield, Shands Temple and Isabella Lane; and two sisters, Mary Coonfield of Oxford, GA, and Victoria Shalagan of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Lane.

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Janie Mildred McDonald Thomas 98

Mrs. Mildred Thomas ofCedartown, GA died Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at Hospice Lagrange in Lagrange, GA. A private family graveside service was held Friday, December 16, 2011, at the Colquitt City Cemetery in Colquitt, Ga. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 1:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Cedartown, Ga.

Mrs. Thomas was born April 8, 1913,the daughter of Thomas Perry and Gertrude Blow McDonald of Colquitt. She was a retired school teacher having taught both in Colquitt and Cedartown for over 20 years. She was a graduate of GA State Woman's College, now known as Valdosta State College. She was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Cedartown having served in many capacities of teaching and leadership, especially the Women's Missionary Union. Her calling in life was serving others.

She is survived by two sons and their spouses, Bernard McDonald (Don) and Janice Thomas of Vienna, GA, and Ray Marvin and Susan Thomas of Lagrange, GA; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death byher parents, her husband, William Bernard Thomas and one brother, Thomas Marvin McDonald.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in her honor to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 101 College St., Cedartown, GA, 30125.

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Lollie Westbrook 86

Mrs. Lollie Westbrook of Colquitt died Sunday, December 4, 2011, at Bainbridge Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 8, 2011, at 2:00 PM at Mt Olive Holiness Church with Rev. Tim Mock and Rev. Daniel Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery withStacy Gordon, Mark Allen, Tim Allen, Kelly Case, Brian Case, Greg Widner and Stephen Weeksserving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 7, 2011, from 6:00-8:00 PMat Colqutt Funeral Home.

Mrs. Westbrook was a homemaker and a member of Mt Olive Holiness Church.

She is survived by two daughters, June (Gary) Rentz of Brinson, GA, and Janice (Roger) Gay of Paden, OK; three grandchildren, Todd Rentz, Charity (Kelly) Case, and Jacob Westbrook; three great grandchildren, Brian Case, Nolan Case and Emily Case; one brother, Sam Allen of Colquitt, GA; and two sisters, Joan King and Loretta Gordon both of Colquitt, GA. Mrs. Westbrook was preceded in death by her husband, L. J. Westbrook; one daughter, Jan Westbrook; one grandson, Brian Gay; two brothers, Ray Allen and Floyd Allen; and one sister, Hazel Hatcher.

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Leann MargaretKirby 23

Miss Leann Kirby of Colquitt died Saturday, December 3, 2011, at South East Alabama Medical Center. Funeralservices will be Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 5:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 6, 2011, from 4:00-5:00 PM Colquitt Funeral Home.

Leann was a 2006 graduate of Miller County High School, she attended Bainbridge College for two years where sheserved as Student Govenment Secretary, she was currently attending Keiser University. She is a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

She is survived by her Mother, Annette (D) Kirby of Colquitt, one brother, Brian Steven Slauson of West Palm Beach, Fl., two aunts, Karen Kirby of West Palm Beach, FL, and Mary Bedford of Grand Blanc, MI; four uncles, Howard Parker, Earl Parker and Joey Parker all of West Palm Beach, FL, and Tommy Kirby of Alabama; one nephew, Matthew Felix Slauson of West Palm Beach, FL; four special cousins,Tiffany Kirby, Nicholas Kirby, Thomas Kirby, and Joey Parker, Jr. all of West Palm Beach, FL. Leann was preceded in death by her father, Randy Kirby and one sister, Alicia Marie Kirby.

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Emma Lou Clenney 95

Mrs. Emma Lou Clenney died Thursday, December 1, 2011, at Early Memorial Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 2:00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Merritt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Robbie Justice, Al Quebedeaux, Tommy Barnes, Jim Warren, Scott Warren, Ryan Warren, Brad Clenney, and Beau Clenney serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, December 3, 2011, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church.

Mrs. Clenney was a homemaker and a member of Bellview Free Will Baptist Church.

She is survived by one son, Phillip L. Clenney of Blakely, GA; four daughters, Shelby (Tom) Burns of Blakely, GA, Delores Quebedeaux of Dothan, AL, Rose (Kenneth) Pope of Blakely, GA, and Rita (Ted) Warren of Blakely, GA; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Clenney was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Clenney, one granddaughter, Sondra Speigner, and one son-in-law, Carl Quebedeaux.

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John Larry West 72

Mr. Larry West of Colquitt died Friday, November 25, 2011, at Palmyra Medical Center. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 27, 2011, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bobby Whittaker and Bobby Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Union Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, November 26, 2011, from 7:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. West was a retired school teacher and a member of Thompson Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by one brother, Benny (Sheila) West of Colquitt, GA; one sister, Kay (Ray) Horner of Tallahassee, FL; one niece, Chasidy Sexton; one nephew, Joey (Jessica) Sexton; and one great niece, Kadence Sexton.

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Leon Frank Tucker 61

Mr Leon Frank Tucker of Newton died Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Ga. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Live Oak Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Marvin McDaniel and Rev. Melvin Moody officiating, Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Jarrell Burch, Joe Addison, John Addison Jr, Vance Sheffield, John Gaines and Brad Lambert serving as active pallbearers. Visitatiion will be Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 6 to 8 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr Frank was retired from the Baker County School System as a mechanic for the Bus Shop and a member of Live oak Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Nelda Tucker of Newton, one daughter, Nicole (Allen) Brackin of Leary, one son, Daniel Tucker of Newton, one grandaughter, Laney Brackin of Leary, one brother, Ray Tucker of Albany and a sister, Linda Papp of Albany. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Sue Tucker and two brothers, Jack Tucker and Lynwood Tucker.

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Lula Laverne Phillips 72

Mrs. Lula Laverne Phillips of Donalsonville died Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at South East Alabama Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, November 17, 2011, at 7:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, November 17, 2011, from 6:00-7:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs. Phillips was self employed as the owner of The Treasure Hut in Donalsonville, GA and was a member of Oakview Church of God.

She is survived by her husband, Marlis Phillips of Donalsonville, GA; three sons, David Gibson of Brinson, GA, Tim Gibson of Colquitt, GA, and Ricky Gibson of Colquitt, GA; nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, one great-great grandson, and two brothers, Dallas Chambers of Atlanta, GA, and Dennis Chambers of Colquitt, GA.

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Lois Holt 78

Mrs. Lois Holt of Colquitt died Friday, November 11, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be Monday, November 14, 2011, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronald Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at theColquitt City Cemetery with, John Roberts, Chris Roberts, Rock Holt, Buck Jones, Jason Hall and Garrett Hall serving as active pallbearers.. Visitation will be Monday, November 14, 2011, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lois was a homemaker and a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Holt, Sr. of Colquitt, GA; one son, Raymond (Tracy) Holt, Jr. of Colquitt, GA; three daughters, Mary (Ronald) Roberts of Columbus, GA, Anne (Michael) Vincent of Colquitt, GA, and Brenda (Glenn) Jones of Donalsonville, GA; eight grandchildren, Beth Hall, Jon Roberts, Chris Roberts, Christy Bell Webber, Justin Castro, Buck Jones, Hannah Garney, and Rock Holt; ten great grandchildren; one sister, Doris (Kermit) Chandler of Winter Springs, FL; one brother, Johnny (Sue) Phillips of Damascus, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Darlene Elizabeth Cox 61

Mrs Darlene Cox of Colquitt died Tuesday,November 8, 2011 at her residence. Funeralservices will be Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fletcher Sheffield and Rev. Ronnie Black officiating. Interment will follow at Cooks Cemetery with Kyle Beamon, Kole Beamon, Tyler Cox, Luke Cook, Ashley Sheffield and Brad Lambert serving as active pallbearers.. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs Cox was a homemaker and a member of Kimbrels Chapel Church of God.

She is survived by her husband, Isaac "Will" Cox of Colquitt, three sons, Jim (Robyn) Beamon, Michael (Lucrecia) Cox and Danny (Kim) Cox all of Colquitt. Three daughters, Gina (David) Stahl of Albany, Tiffany (Tim) Phillips of Colquitt and Felicia Nelson of Dothan. One sister, Judy Sellers of Thomasville and one brother, Ray White of Thomasville, and 14 grandchildren.