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Selma Montgomery Weidner, 95

Mrs. Selma Montgomery Weidner, 95 of Quitman passed away October 29, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center. A memorial service will be planned 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.

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Marjorie Helene Kearn Grant, 92

Mrs. Marjorie Helene Kearn Grant, 92 of Quitman passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Presbyterian Home Quitman.  Mrs. Grant was born October 6, 1927 in Andover, Mass. to the late Frederick James Cook Kearn & Mary Evelyn O’Conner Kearn.  She retired as a secretary and bookkeeper and was a member of the Quitman United…

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Susan Dittmar, 71

Susan Dittmar, age 71, resident of Valdosta, GA, passed away on October 24, 2019 at Tift Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. She was married to James W. Dooly (deceased) and is survived by two daughters Dr. Cynthia Dooly (spouse Paul Welch), and Melissa Koenemann (spouse Andre Koenemann).  She also has 7 grandchildren, Grace Mills,…

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Eugene King, Jr., 81

Mr. Eugene King, Jr. was born July 28, 1938 in Brooks County, Georgia to the late Mary B. King and Eugene King, Sr.  He was preceded in death by two sons, Anthony King and Darryl Newsome.  He passed from this earthly life on October 29, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memories; daughters: Clara King…

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Eddie Lee Minor, 85

Mr. Eddie Lee Minor, 85, of Quitman, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at his residence.  Funeral Service was held Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Calvary Christian Center. Burial was in the North End Cemetery, Quitman, Georgia. Pall bearers and floral attendants were family and friends. Condolences to the family may…

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Henrietta Larry, 90

Henrietta Larry, 90 On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, God quietly granted rest to his child, Mrs. Henrietta Hall Larry. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Eva Ray Hall, born on January 27, 1929 in Brooks County, Georgia.  She was educated in the Brooks County School system. At an early age, she joined…

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Mildred Strickland, 80

Mrs. Mildred Richardson Strickland was born May 30, 1939 to the late Clarence Richardson and Annie Maude Wooten Richardson in Dixie, Georgia. On October 22, 2019 she entered eternal rest. Mildred accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined Simmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Educated in the Brooks County School System, she was employed with…

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