Area Obituaries

Justin Manual Hodges, “Hulk”, 39 was born October 27, 1980 to Edna Hodges and the late Charlie Thomas. Justin attended school in Brooks County. Justin was a hard worker, a loving and caring man that loved his family and friends. His kids were the world to him. He would help anybody and give his last…

1943-2020–every dash has a story. Life is more than birth–death. It is what you do in the dash. Daniel Henry Graham, age 76, lived life large. With his robust lead voice, he was welcomed into the great heavenly choir on January 5, 2020. Sadly, a three month diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is way too short…

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Lee Chisholm, son of the late Lonnie Lee, Jr.and Bernice Chisholm, was born on July 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA.  He received his education from the public school system of Philadelphia.  After graduating in 1963, he entered the United States Army. Upon receiving an honorable discharge in 1966, Ron enrolled in the Community…

Mrs. Patricia Ann Smith was born in Miami, Florida on June 14, 1951 to Edmond Jr. and Missie Parker. Patricia attended the public schools in Broward County, Florida. She was married to Jesse Smith. Patricia attended Ebenezer  MB Church and later became a member of New Birth Faith Tabernacle; both in Hallandale Beach, Florida. On December 27,…

Derek Cowart was born on September 12, 1984, in Thomas County, Georgia. He passed away on December 28, 2019. He graduated from Thomas County Central High School in 2004. He was employed by Archbold Medical Center, Thomasville. Those cherishing his precious memories are his loving parents, Solomon and Debra Cowart, Boston, GA; daughter, Jordan Renee…

Coach John Bradley Strickland was the youngest of seven boys and was born on January 12, 1966 in Quitman, Georgia to John Bradley Strickland, Sr. and Lue Ella Strickland. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated with Honors from Brooks County High School in…

Mr. Roy Bramblett, 78, of Barney, Georgia, formerly of the Hill City, died Monday, December 30, 2019 following a heart attack Mr. Bramblett was born May, 22, 1941 in Hill City, GA, son of the late, Russell Weems Bramblett and Mattie Sue Talley Bramblett. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served…

Mrs. Sandra Sharon Hayes, 73 of Quitman passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Archbold Medical Center.  Mrs. Hayes was born January 24, 1946 to the late Ralph & Taylor Barker. Survivors include her husband, Willie Edward Hayes, Sr of Quitman; children, Eddie (Jerri) Hayes of Quitman, Ricky (Renee) Hayes of Norman Park, and Renee…

Mrs. Virginia Sapp, 88 of Quitman passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family holding her hand.  Mrs. Sapp was born March 1, 1931 to the late Abe & Hazel Jones Carmichael.  She was a member of Okapilco Baptist Church where she was a choir member, pianist, and organist.  Mrs.…

James Gerald Booker was born December 9, 1973 to Earl Booker Sr. and Viola Dunbar Booker. He departed his life on December 3, 2019 in Dixie, Georgia. He received his education in the Brooks County School system. He did farm work and yard work until his health failed him.  James was preceded in death by his…