All Obituaries

Mrs. Emma Nell Brown 83 of Sparks, affectionately known as "Grannie Nell" passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Berrien Nursing Center. Mrs. Brown was born December 12, 1937 to the late William Bryon Connell and Katie Mae Graham Connell. She was a member of New River Holiness Church. Survivors include her children, Roger Terrell Brown of Chaserville, and Russell Brian (Frances) Brown of Adel; daughter in law, Anita Brown of Tifton; grandchildren, Kim (Randall) Myers,...

Graham Mason Emrich, age 6, died tragically on the evening of October 19, 2021 near his home in Adel. Graham was born on April 22, 2015 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton. He loved everyone and wanted to be a friend to all. His hobbies were playing X Box games with his dad, entertaining his sweet sister, Gracie; and helping care for new baby sister, Gensie Ruth. Graham enjoyed outside activities, including golf, hunting deer, riding his four wheeler and swimming. Graham loved to...

Mrs. Renee Cannington, 64 of Lenox passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Renee was born May 17, 1957 in Warner Robins, GA. She had worked as a medical transcriptionist at Tift Regional Medical Center. Renee was a member of the Adel Church of God and she loved her grandchildren & the rest of her family. Survivors include her husband, Ray Cannington of Lenox; son, Chris (Brittani) Cannington of Lenox; grandchildren, Raelyn Cannington,...

Rex Arnold Caldwell, Jr. died Sept. 29, 2021 at Crisp Regional Hospital, Cordele, GA.   Born Sept. 16, 1929 in Faceville, GA (where his father had transferred with the railroad from Paducah, KY) ,he was the son of Rosalie and Rex A. Caldwell, Sr.  After twenty-eight years of Air Force service he ultimately retired to Barwick, GA, where his parents resided.  Mr. Caldwell served during the Korean War in the Medical Supply Division. He loved the military lifestyle and was...

Mr. Dave Lamar Vocke, 62 of Valdosta passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Vocke was born April 15, 1959 in Quitman. He worked with BCT Gin and loved to hunt and fish. Survivors include his wife, Eusebia Ramirez Vocke of Valdosta; son, David Vocke of Atlanta; daughter, Perlin Ramirez of Norcross, Ga; mother, Janie Elliott Godwin; sister, Nancy (John) Campbell of TN; and several aunts, uncles & cousins.Mr. Vocke was preceded in death by his...

Dr. Roy Cason Wicker, Jr, 100 passed from this life on October 4, 2021. Roy, "Wick", "Papa", "Doc" was born November 2, 1920 in Warrenton, GA. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Quitman and Northside Drive Baptist Church. He attended Spring Street school in Atlanta and later graduated from Warrenton High School in Warrenton, GA. After graduation he attended The Citadal. In June 1941 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a Navy Blimp pilot...

Mr. Dewayne Hay, 52 of Hahira passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his parents residence. Dewayne was born December 11, 1968 in Valdosta, GA. He was a truck driver, mostly hauling logs and he got the nickname "Log Chain." He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his parents, William and Mary Kate Hay of Ray City; brother, Ronald Hay of Arkansas; uncle, Ronnie (Janice) Pittman of Valdosta; cousins, Christy Eason, David Pittman, and Emmett Eason; and best friend,...

Retired Lieutenant Commander William "Bill" D. Emrich, Sr, United States Navy, 89 of Adel passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville following a brief illness. Mr. Emrich was preceded in death by his father, Jeff Emrich; mother, Louise Emrich Flowers; sister, LaFaye Sansbury, and loving wife of sixty-five years, Mattie Ruth Emrich. LCDR Emrich was born September 10, 1932. Following graduation from Cook High School in 1950, he enlisted in the...

Mr. Dennis Williams, 67 of Nashville passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Williams was born July 7, 1954 in Fitzgerald, GA. He was a member of Bethel Church Ministry and had retired from FedEx. Mr. Williams loved music and fast cars. He also loved watching the Georgia Bulldogs. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Jackie Dasher Williams of Nashville; children, Dene' (Chad) Moody of Pearson, Joanna (Shane) Padgett of Nashville, and John...

John Wayne "J. W." Bowen, 66 of West Berrien passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Tift Regional Medical Center. John Wayne was born on June 4, 1955, to the late John Henry and Ava Pearl McLeod Bowen in Tifton, Ga. For forty-seven years, John Wayne was married to the love of his life Margaret Ann Luke Bowen of West Berrien. John Wayne was a pillar of his community. He also never met a stranger. If someone needed help, John Wayne was there to lend a helping...