Peggy Ann Warrick, 70
Mrs. Peggy Ann Warrick, 70 of Pavo passed away peacefully at her home in Pavo, GA on Monday, January 27, 2020. Her family and friends held a celebration of her life on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Moultrie. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.purvisfh.com. Maxwell-Purvis Funeral Home…
Read MoreRonald H. Newton, 72
Mr. Ronald Henry Newton departed this life on January 21, 2020. He was born on February 26, 1947 in Brooks County, Georgia to the late Jessie and Helen Hallman. His biological father was Charles L. McKinnon. He was a 1967 graduate of Washington Street High School. Afterwards, he was drafted and served four years in…
Read MoreJulian O’Quinn, 70
Julian Arles O’Quinn, age 70, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was a gifted and gentle soul. His love and compassion for his family and those he met will leave an eternal impression on the hearts who knew and loved him. Julian’s creativity and workmanship with drawing and design was masterful- a gift…
Read MoreLillian E. Sims, 59
Mrs. Lillian Elizabeth Sims, “Sweet Baby” was born on January 7th, 1961 and transitioned from labor to reward, January 19th, 2020 at South Georgia Regional Medical Center. Lillian was preceded in death by her Grandmother, Janie Elizabeth Sharpe; Sister, Ruby Diane Brown; Mother, Esther Mae Brown and her Father, Moses Lee Brown Jr. She married…
Read MoreRev. John Harris, 61
Pastor John Merrill Harris was born on January 27, 1958 in Quitman, Georgia to the late Clinton Harris, Sr. and Annie Laura Salem-Harris. He transitioned from this life on January 3, 2020. He was educated in the Brooks County School system. At an early age, he worshiped at Zion Temple Church of God in Unity…
Read MoreFrankie L. Scott, 93
Mrs. Frankie L. Scott, the daughter of the late Mr. Virgil Lane and Mrs. Minnie Lane Wade was born on December 10, 1926 in Brooks County, Georgia. Her five siblings Lillie Mae, Morris, Johnny, Wilma, and Julius proceeded her in death. She received her education in Brooks County and graduated in the Class of 1945. …
Read MoreTally Wisenbaker, III, 44
Tally Wisenbaker, III, 44, of Valdosta passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 in Savannah following a very brief illness. He was born in Valdosta on February 11, 1975 to Tally Marcus Wisenbaker, Jr. and Carol Crook Wisenbaker. Tally graduated from Lowndes High School in 1993, where he played golf and football and was named…
Read MoreRev. James Mercer Hancock, 95
Rev. James Mercer Hancock, 95, of Greenville, South Carolina, formerly of Barney, Georgia, went to be with his Savior on January 21, 2020. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Lakeview Baptist Church in Lenox, Georgia. A committal service will follow at the Lenox Cemetery in Lenox. Visitation…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Burger King
By Amanda Manning What is the business called? “We are Burger King.” What is your name and your position? “My name is Stu Kiser and I am the restaurant General Manager.” When did you become established? “In 1998.” What type of business is this? “This business is a fast food restaurant.” Is Brooks County the…
Read MoreDarrell L. Thomas, Sr., 53
Mr. Darrell L. Thomas, Sr., 53, native of Quitman, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 in Valdosta, Georgia. Funeral Service was held Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Shumate Street Church of Christ, Bro. Tony D. Herring, Sr., Minister/Officiated. Burial was in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Quitman, Georgia. Pall bearers and…
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