Amy Kristin Hurst, 49
Amy Kristin Hurst, 49, was called home into the loving arms of Jesus early in the morning November 24, 2019, after a lengthy illness. Amy was born December 2, 1969, in Quitman, GA to Betty Ruth Harrell and David Dalton. Amy is survived by her husband and best friend of 30 years, David Hurst; son…
Read MoreIda Francis Williams, 66
On August 31, 1953, Ida Francis Williams was born to the late Jeff and Alberta Essie Mae Gordon Williams in Quitman, Georgia. She was educated in the Brooks County and Fort Pierce (St. Lucie County) School system. Francis departed from this life on November 15, 2019 at the Presbyterian Home after a brief illness. She…
Read MoreDeJuan Thompson, 41
Mr. DeJuan LeTray Thompson was born May 6, 1978 in Thomasville, GA to Patricia Ann Thompson Hardy and Donnie Hardy. He became a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church at an early age. Later in life he and his family attended Church of Perfecting Saints in Quitman, GA under the leadership of Pastor Calvin Williams, Jr.…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Out on a Whim
By Amanda Manning What is the business called? “Out on a Whim.” What is your name and position within the business? “My name is Alison Wider and I am the owner of the business.” When did the business become established? “I began in 2001 while attending arts and crafts show. Then I opened my own…
Read MoreEloise Phillips Stokes, 98
Mrs. Eloise Phillips Stokes was born January 1, 1921 to the late Reverend Arthur Paul Phillips and the late Mrs. Eliza Thomas Phillips. She was a proud alumnus of Dasher High School, Valdosta, Georgia. Eloise retired from the Brooks County School System. She united with Christ at an early age and joined the Elam Missionary…
Read MoreGlenn Parrott, 76
Mr. Glenn Parrott, 76 of Quitman passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Presbyterian Home Quitman. Mr. Parrott was born June 13, 1943 to the late Alan & Inez Golding Parrott, Sr. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from Bath Craft. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Linda Allen Parrott…
Read MoreKatina Rye, 46
Mrs. Katina Rye, 46, of Lee, FL, passed away on November 12, 2019 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL following an extended illness. Katina was born April 7, 1973 in Quitman, Georgia to Morris Morgan Wise and Linda June Reynolds Wise. She was a graduate of Brooks County High School and a Homemaker to her…
Read MoreJames Wyche, Jr., 69
James Wyche was born on April 13, 1950 in Pavo, Georgia to the late Boysie Wyche and Willie Mae Wyche. He was united in Holy matrimony to Mrs. Bessie Herring Wyche. James was a member of Resurrected Power Full Gospel Baptist Church in Pavo, Georgia. James had a love for “fishing”. It was his hobby. He departed from this life on November 8, 2019 at his home…
Read MoreGlendora Simms, 82
Mrs. Glendora Simms was born on April 17, 1937 to the late Benjamin and Katie Lee Williams in Beaver, Pennsylvania. As an adult, she lived in Brooklyn, New York and later Dixie, Georgia to take care of her mother. She also had a daughter, Ms. Diane Williams, who passed away tragically. She was married to…
Read MoreEmma Jean Johnson “E.J.” Burgess, 70
Emma Jean Johnson “E.J.” Burgess, 70, of Valdosta, died suddenly at her home on Monday, November 11, 2019. She was born on March 30, 1949 to the late David Clarence Johnson and Nancy Rachel Walker Johnson. Emma Jean known to most as E.J. and to her precious grandchildren as Nana was a very compassionate person. She…
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