Martha Sue Warren, 74
Mrs. Martha Sue Warren, 74 of Quitman passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Brooks County Hospital. Mrs. Warren was born February 4, 1946 to the late Clifton & Icy Phene Parrish Dykes. Mrs. Warren was a member of Quitman Church of Christ and loved to cook and work in her flowers. She was very artistic and…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Badcock Home Furniture
By Amanda Manning What is the business called? “We are Badcock Home Furniture.” What is your name and title? “I am Dekarla Walker and I am the store manager.” What type of business is this? “It is a furniture, appliance, electronics, and outdoor equipment (lawn mowers) sales business.” When was this business established? “The business…
Read MoreJacklyn Sue Melson, 75
Mrs. Jacklyn Sue Melson, 75 of Quitman passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Quitman Presbyterian Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.purvisfh.com. Maxwell-Purvis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Read MoreSherrold “Buck” Dean Rogers, 84
Mr. Sherrold “Buck” Dean Rogers, 84 of Crawfordville, FL passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Rogers was born September 12, 1935 to the late Omar Woody Rogers & Gladys Nichols Rogers. He served in the United States Army and retired from Firestone. Mr. Rogers was also owner and operator of Furnishing…
Read MoreTerry Q. Snow, 57
Mr. Terry Quinton Snow was born July 10, 1962 in Quitman, Georgia to the late James and Willie Mae Snow. Terry passed from this life on February 25, 2020 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Gearld West, Gene West, Frank Snow, William Snow and Bruce Snow. He is…
Read MoreDorothy Wolf, 83
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Wolf was born to the late Theodore Christian, Sr. and Ruby Christian on November 9, 1936 in Brooks County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, a Daughter Gloria Jones, three Brothers, Diamond (Duria) Christian, Theodore Jr. (Eunice) Christian, Tom Jack Christian, two Sisters, Marie James and Mildred (Willie James)…
Read MoreBessie Mae Harris, 50
Ms. Bessie Mae Harris of Cecil, GA formerly of Quitman was born to the late Joe C. & Cleo Harris February 19, 1969 in Candor, NC. She was preceded in death by brothers Joe C. Harris Jr. and Jerry L. Harris. Bessie was educated in the Brooks County School System. She worked at the Presbyterian…
Read MoreEva Lee Scott, 67
Ms. Eva Lee Scott was born on August 28, 1952 in Quitman, Georgia. She received her education from Washington Street High School in Quitman. She worked at the Presbyterian Home and remained in Healthcare Services until she retired. She was a faithful member of Shumate Church of Christ in Quitman, Georgia. She passed from this life on February…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Royal Cafe
By Amanda Manning What is the business called? “We are the Royal Café of Quitman.” What is your name and position? “My name is Stevi Williams and I am the manager.” What type of business is this? “It is a restaurant/café/social club.” When was the business established? “We have proudly been serving Brooks County since…
Read MoreWillie Gerald “Jake” Wright, 70
Mr. Willie Gerald “Jake” Wright, 70, native of Dixie, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Funeral Services were held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA and Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Beulah Hill Baptist Church. Burial was in the Church…
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