All Obituaries

Mrs. Nancy Dianne Jefferson Hopson, 74 of Adel passed away July 23, 2021 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, GA. She was born on October 31, 1946 in Hahira and lived most of her life in Cook County. Her parents were the late Hamp and Mattie Ruth Boyette Jefferson. Mrs. Hopson was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, as well as a homemaker and the wife of a 22 year retired Army Veteran. Mrs. Hopson played the piano and organ for many churches during her lifetime. Mrs. Hopson is survived...

Jerrod Lane Stalvey, 6 of Sparks passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Lane was born September 8, 2014 in Tifton, GA. He enjoyed being outside, hunting and fishing. Lane liked playing with his hot wheels, and playing baseball. He enjoyed riding his dirt bike in the yard and when a car would come by he would try to race the car. Lane would dress up in his spiderman costume and pretend he could conquer the world. He...

Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Lynn Bristol, 68 of Sparks passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Bristol was born December 12, 1952 to the late Raymond and Lessie Lee Raper Bristol.  Survivors include his children, Travis Bristol and Tracy Bristol; sisters, Faye (Gene) Carter of Enigma, and Marjorie Roberts of Sparks. Mr. Bristol was preceded in death by his son, Tony Bristol; and several brothers. Purvis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Eloise Dean, 80 of Quitman passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Dean was born April 22, 1941 to the late Ralph and Minnie Jarvis Swilley. She was working at the chicken house in Quitman, when she met her husband, Buddy Dean. Mrs. Dean was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who was better known as “grannysqueeze”. Mrs. Dean was a devoted grandmother to countless foster children Survivors include her children, Wilbur Lee (Cathy) Dean...

Mr. Bobby McClain, 76 of Lakeland passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Berrien Nursing Center. Mr. McClain was born December 4, 1944 to the late Kenneth & Frances Smith McClain. He served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his children, Charles Anthony (Janet) McClain of Hahira, Shawn Patrick (Maddy) McClain of Adel, Robert Allen (Jessica) McClain of Lakeland, Tracey McClain, and Diana Christine McClain of Nashville; several grandchildren and one great grandchild; brother,...

Bertie Dees, 77 of Adel passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Southwell Nursing Center.  Mrs. Dees was born August 19, 1943 to the late John Gordon Taylor and Malzie Lee Stanley Taylor. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church since 1973 and was a caretaker before retiring. Survivors include her grandchilden, Merileigh Dees of Nashville, TN, and Brittney Daum of Holly Hill, S C;  brother, Frank Taylor of Black Mountain, N C; niece and caretaker, Judy Stalvey of...

Mr. John Wesley Eubanks, 41 of Valdosta passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center.  A service may be held at a later time.

Mrs. Flora Webb, 89 of Sparks passed away Saturday July 3, 2021 at the Berrien Nursing Center. Mrs. Webb was born April 17, 1932 to the late John and Ruby Lee Fender Weeks.She worked at Metal Products before retiring. Mrs. Webb was a member of Temple Church and was a faithful and devoted Christian. She loved her family and they loved her dearly. Survivors include her son, Darrell (Shirley) Webb of Lenox; grandchildren, Derek (Carrie) Webb, and Trina Webb; great grandchildren, Chase Webb,...

Mrs. Margie Kauffman, 80 of Ray City passed away Friday July 2, 2021 at Langdale Hospice House. Mrs. Kauffman was born June 11, 1941 to the late Maurice Rhodes Bagby and Anna Reed Bagby. She attended Hemstead Church and was a born again Christian. Mrs. Kauffman was a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She taught as a Sunday School teacher in three states. She worked with NASA and had her own business. Mrs. Kauffman was out going, vibrant personality loved everyone and was a friend to...

Surveyor's Prayer Almighty God, Surveyor of the Universe and the True Point of Beginning for all things.  Bless that parcel of time more particularly described as life and guide us as we traverse through it. May we accurately follow the courses you have set forth giving full measure to our time and talents in a manner that will make our lives worthy of a place in the record book of Eternity. We submit the sum of our being less and except; those errors by your grace forgiven....