All Obituaries

Bennie Shivers, 78, of Sparks, GA passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Mr. Shivers was born in Hahira, GA on May 21, 1945 to the late Sidney & Nellie Miley Shivers. Mr. Shivers was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church of Sparks. After working 20 years as a supervisor at AAMCO Fabrics, Mr. Shivers went on to open Shivers Welding and Trailers, which he ran for 24 years.  Survivors include his wife, Louise Shivers of Sparks; children, James...

Mrs. Barbara Jean Ausburn, 74 of Moultrie passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee. Mrs. Ausburn was born August 1, 1949 to the late Ervin Lester Wood and Juanita Watson Wood. She worked as a bank teller with Southwest Georgia Bank before retiring and was a member of Kingwood Baptist Church in Moultrie. She enjoyed collecting angels, and doing word search and puzzles. Mrs. Ausburn loved spending time with her family, especially the...

Betty Cooper, 84, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. Mrs. Cooper was born March 24, 1939 on a farm in Moultrie to the late Luther Columbus & Eugenia Copeland Davis. Survivors include her adoring son, Steve Lamar (Sandra) Cooper; daughters-in-law, Angela Cooper Jacobson, and Brenda Meeler Cooper; 3 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her loving husband, Junior Ray Cooper of...

Lonnie Sapp, Sr. 75 of Quitman passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Mr. Sapp was born in Dixie, GA on November 12, 1947 to the late A. J. Henry Sapp & Thelma Odom Sapp. Lonnie was a master mechanic and had a passion for working on cars. He enjoyed the outdoors and was known for his hunting and fishing. He also liked to go dancing and to watch a good western. He could fix anything using anything available. Lonnie was a...

In Loving Memory of Ruby Jeanette Messer Ruby Jeanette Messer,81 of Quitman passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at her home. Jeanette was born on March 11, 1942, to Samuel and Maudie Gilley.  She was joined in holy matrimony with Alf Messer on December 23, 1957. She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion that will forever be cherished. Jeanette was a loving and devoted mother to her five children; sons, Alvin Messer (spouse Adrianne), Sammy Messer (spouse Sheila),...

Eddie Hayes, Jr., 57 of Quitman passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home. Eddie was born September 26, 1965 to the late Willie & Sandra Barker Hayes, Sr. and had lived in Brooks County all his life. He was a loving, caring, compassionate Christian husband, father, and friend to all. Eddie loved his family very much and was very active in Hickory Head Baptist Church. He enjoyed every sport with his children and enjoyed playing tennis and fishing. Survivors include his wife,...

Sheila Purvis, 64 of Sparks passed away Sunday September 17, 2023 at her home. Sheila was born September 30, 1958 in Adel to the late J. D. & Eleanor Rountree Brown. She was a member of Massee Baptist Church and enjoyed working with the children on the Wednesday night church services. Sheila spent many years working at the Chaserville Mall, that is all she knew was working and cleaning. She enjoyed riding their golf carts and spending time with her grand babies. Survivors include her...

George Merrill McMichael of Plantation, FL (1936-2023) passed away September 12, 2023 after unexpected complications from hip surgery.  George was born and raised in Quitman, Georgia. He was the son of William Stewart McMichael of Buena Vista, Ga and Laura Lilly McMichael of Quitman, GA and was called “Brother” by all those who knew him in his hometown and family.  George graduated from the Quitman schools and later attended and graduated from the University of Georgia...

Daniel Jones, 45 of Adel passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Daniel was born January 15, 1978 in Lakeland, GA. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and driving his Silverado truck on dirt roads. He also enjoyed listening to his scanner and was an avid GA Bulldog fan. Daniel loved his family, especially his nieces and nephew. Survivors include his wife, Tiffany Jones of Adel; mother & stepdad, Bertie and Charles Rodgers of Adel; brother, Michael Rodgers...

Linda Kaye Barrett, 74 of Nashville passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Barrett was born October 14, 1948 in Valdosta to the late Clifford Roy Hall and Dorothy Kathleen Coffman Hall. She enjoyed cooking for her family, and shopping but she mostly loved to buy scratch off tickets, which she did pretty good on sometimes. Mrs. Barrett loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Michael Eugene Barrett of Nashville;...