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 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. 

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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Larry Neal Suber, Sr.     77

     Mr. Larry Neal Suber, Sr. of Buford, GA, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009, in Lawrenceville, GA. Graveside funeral services will be Friday, December 11, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Rawls Cemetery with Rev. David Thompson officiating.

     Mr. Suber was of the Methodist faith and was a retired District Sales Manager with Moorman Manufacturing Company in Statesboro, GA.

     He is survived by one son, Neal Suber of Buford, GA; one daughter, Nan (Randy) Suber Chunn of Lawrenceville, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Suber was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Brown Suber.

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Tonia Renee Swords  31

     Ms. Tonia Renee Swords of Thomasville died Saturday, December 5, 2009. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Temple Baptist Church in Arlington with Rev. Gary Hadden officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Arlington with Allen Powell, James White, Neal Sheffield, Jovi Lambert, Lee Lambert, and Wayne Harden serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Ms. Swords was a homemaker.

     She is survived by two daughters, Jenny Rogers and AshLynn Rogers both of Thomasville, GA; mother, Wanda Swords of Thomasville, GA; father, Bobby (Lou) Swords of Blakely, GA; two sisters, Amanda (Michael) Mathis of Bainbridge, GA, and Theresa Chambliss of Colquitt, GA; two stepbrothers, James White of Marianna, FL, and Craig White of South Dakota; and four uncles, Ray Weaver of Arlington, GA, Ricky Weaver of Silver Springs, FL, Robbin Swords of Blakely, GA, and Carroll Swords of Arlington, GA.

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Kahm Haydin Reynolds  7

     Master Kahm Haydin Reynolds of Thomasville died Saturday, December 5, 2009. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Temple Baptist Church in Arlington with Rev. Gary Hadden officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Arlington with Allen Powell, James White, Neal Sheffield, Jovi Lambert, Lee Lambert, and Wayne Harden serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home. 

     Kahm was a former student at Elcan-King Elementary School in Bainbridge, GA, and had recently enrolled at Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School in Thomasville, GA.

     He is survived by two sisters, Jenny Rogers and AshLynn Rogers both of Thomasville, GA; maternal grandmother, Wanda Swords of Thomasville, GA; paternal grandfather, Bobby (Lou) Swords of Blakely, GA; two aunts, Amanda (Michael) Mathis of Bainbridge, GA, and Theresa Chambliss of Colquitt, GA; and two uncles, James White of Marianna, FL, and Craig White of South Dakota.

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Jan Westbrook   53

     Ms Jan Westbrook, of Brinson, formerly of Colquitt, died Friday,  December 4, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services will be Monday, December 7, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Daniel Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery with Jurgen Malinao, Toya Miller, Scott Lawson, Greg Widner, Stacy Gordon, and Tim Allen serving as active pallbearers.  Visitation will be Sunday, December 6, 2009, from 3 to 5 pm at the funeral home.

     Ms Westbrook worked for Georgia Federal State as a peanut inspector and was of the holiness faith.

     She is survived by one son, Jacob Westbrook of Brinson; her mother, Lollie A. Westbrook of Brinson; two sisters, June (Gary) Rentz of Brinson,  and Janice (Roger) Gay of Paden Ok.; one niece, Charity (Kelly) Case of Paden Ok.; one nephew, Todd Rentz of Honolulu, Hawaii; one great niece, Emily Case; two great nephews, Bryan Case and Nolan Case. She was preceded in death by her father, Little Jim Westbrook,  and one nephew,  Bryan Gay.

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 Martha Bush Kirkland   93

     Mrs. Martha Bush Kirkland of Colquitt died Friday, December 4, 2009, at Miller Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Monday, December 7, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Calvin Arnold and Rev. Benjamin Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Primitive Union Cemetery with Greg Kirkland, Jay Kirkland, B. J. Josey, Tony Kirkland, Woodie Kirkland, and Kalvin Kirkland serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Sunday, December 6, 2009, at the funeral home. 

     Mrs. Kirkland was a homemaker and of the Primitive Baptist faith.

     She is survived by two daughters, Martha Nell (Harmon) Jernigan of Donalsonville, and Karen (Joel) Josey of Colquitt;  three sons,  Haward (Delores) Kirkland of Colquitt, Charles (Pat) Kirkland of Lake Park, Ga., and John B. (Brenda) Kirkland of Martinez, Fl.; two daughter in laws, Sue Reeves of Middleburg, Fl., and Sadie Kirkland of Colquitt; 9 Grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodroe Kirkland; one son, Byron Kirkland; and a great grandson, Carey Kirkland.

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Sadie Elizabeth Adkins    76

     Ms. Sadie Adkins of Strawberry Plains, TN, formerly of Colquitt, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in Fort Sanders Hospital in Sevierville, TN. Funeral services will be Saturday December 5, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Black officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakview Church of God Cemetery in Donalsonville, Ga. Visitatiion will be Friday December 4, 2009 from 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home.

     Ms Adkins wa a homemaker and of the holiness faith. 

     She was survived by two sons  Wade Adkins of Jacksonville, Fl and Wayne Adkins of Polk City Fl., five daughters, Mary Pope of Roanoke, Al., Eva Carter and Ann Jordanio both of Tampa, Fl., Sandra Inman of Strawberry Plains, Tn., and Kathy Cook of Colquitt. One sister Lois Myers of Colquitt. 30 Grandchildern, 22 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren also survive.

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Jackie Donald Crawford    59

     Mr Jackie Donald Crawford of Iron City died Saturday November 28, 2009 at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday December 1, 2009 at 1:00 PM (Graveside) at Mothers Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Benjamin Miller officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30 till 12:30 Tuesday at the funeral home.

     Mr Crawford was retired from the Pulp Wood business and was of the Baptist Faith.

     He was survived by two daughters Christie Kirkland of LeHigh Acres, Fl., and Jeannie (Angel) Asules of Colquitt. Three brothers Larry Crawford of Breman, Ga., Jerry (Judy) Crawford of Carrolton, Ga., and Jimmy Crawford of Hamilton, Al., one sister Sara (Doice) Sanders of Rockmart, Ga., and three grandchildren, Andrew Whitaker, Early Whitaker and Abby kirkland.

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June Johnson   62

     Mrs June Johnson of Colquitt died Wednesday November 25, 2009 at Miller County Hospital. A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Mrs Johnson was a homemaker and of the baptist faith.

     She is survived by her husband Horace Johnson Sr of Colquitt, one son Horace Johnson Jr of Colquitt, two daughters, Tammy Jay Rothlisberger, Teresa Lynn Bullard of Vero Beach Fl., one sisster, Jo Ann Adams of Tallahassee, Fl. one brother, Damon Phillips of Stuttgard, Arkansas and 8 grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

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Andrew Johnson (A. J.) Merritt  87

     Mr. Andrew Johnson Merritt of Colquitt, GA, died Sunday, November 22, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at 3:00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Mounts and Rev. Andy Merritt officiating.  Interment will follow in the Bellview Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Jamie Merritt, Jeremy Merritt, Justin Merritt, Allen Isler, Haolin Wang, and Donald Brown, Jr. serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Monday, November 23, 2009, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Merritt was born October 13, 1922 in Baker County, Georgia to the late Bert and Katie Merritt. He was a Disabled American Veteran of World War II serving his country at the Battle of the Bulge. He was wounded in Bastogne, Belgium, for which he received the Purple Heart. Mr. A.J. was a retired farmer and a member of Bellview Free Will Baptist Church where he served as an usher for many years.

     He is survived by two sons, Roger W. (Helga) Merritt, and Andrew B. (Patsy) Merritt both of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Debra M. (Sidney) Reynolds of Colquitt, GA; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one sister, Zoie M. Wright of Bainbridge, GA. Mr. A.J. was preceded in death by his wife, Oleen H. Merritt; one sister, Geraldine M. Smith; and one brother Wonzie W. Merritt.

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

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Sara Elizabeth Henley Tabb   95

     Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Henley Tabb of Colquitt, GA, died Saturday, November  21, 2009, at Miller Nursing Home.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Mock and Rev. Scott Messer officiating.  Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery with Todd Tabb, Kevin Tabb, Stevie Tabb, Joel Chappell, Tabb Connor, and Bryan Connor serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Monday, November 23, 2009, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colqutt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Sara was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother, and lived her life with a strong trust in Jesus and devotion to her church. She was a retired beautician, and a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church.

     She is survived by two sons, Jim Tom (Betty) Tabb of Kinston,  N.C.,  and Owen (Karen) Tabb of Colquitt;  six grandchildren, Teri (Brian) Connor, Holly (Chris) Allain, Kellie (Joel) Chappell, Dr. Todd (Melissa) Tabb, Stevie (Donna) Tabb, and Kevin (Charity) Tabb; 14 great grandchildren, Jason Tabb, Rusty (Kelly) Tabb, Hayley Chappell, Sarah Beth Chappell, Kohler Tabb, Storm Tabb, Tyler Tabb, Maitland Tabb, Tabb Connor, Coley Connor, Taylor Connor, Jordan Allain, Kathryn Allain, and Cole Allain; three great-great grandchildren, Aiden Tabb, Baylee Tabb, and Hunter Tabb; and one brother, Collie Henley of Tuscan, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. E. (Rusty) Tabb; her parents, Jim and Molly Henley; six sisters, Ruby Johnson, Kitty Bush, Molly Clenney, Emma Shields, Grace Burke, and Lillie Grimes; and two brothers, Arthur Henley and Emmitt Henley.

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Annie Bailey Roland      65

     Mrs. Annie  Bailey Roland of Colquitt, GA, died Monday, November 16, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 19, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Harris, and Rev. Talmadge Worsley officiating. Interment will follow at New Salem  Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 18, 2009, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Roland was a member of New Salem Free Will Baptist Church and was retired from the Lab department at Amoco Fabrics.

     She is survived by her husband, Johnny Roland of Colquitt, GA; four daughters, Hazel (Ricky) Davis of Bainbridge, GA, Shellie Anderson of Bainbrige, GA, Stacey (Dennis) Gale of Jakin, GA, and Rhonda (Tim) Shamblin of Donalsonville, GA; two sons, Edwin (Christy) Bailey of Camilla, GA, and Chris (Amanda) Roland of Iron City, GA; one brother, Jackson Lawrence of Grand Prairie, TX; 11 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Mrs. Roland was preceded in death by her parents, L. D.  and Annie Mae Lawrence.

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Shirley Ann Evans     60

     Mrs. Shirley Ann Evans of Blakely, GA, died Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL. A memorial service will be held Monday, November 16, 2009, at 1:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Dr. Carl Marshall officiating. 

     Mrs. Evans was a dietician supervisor at the RYDC in Blakely, GA.

     She is survived by one daughter, Rachel (Stanley) Houston of Colquitt, GA; three grandchildren, Amber Houston, Kittie DePriest, and Stan Houston; 10 great grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Mitcham of Blakely, GA; two brothers, Delano Evans and Sterling Evans both of Blakely, GA; and several nieces and nephews. 

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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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