All Obituaries

Gary Cooksey, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center. Gary was born July 13, 1947 in Miami, Florida to the late Gary White Cooksey, II and Rosa McNeil Cooksey. Growing up on the Akins Farm in Berrien County, Gary worked in tobacco and other farm chores. He graduated from Berrien County High School in 1966 where he played football. He began tinkering around on cars with his dad, who was a car buff himself. This started his interest in...

Mr. Louis Goff, 70 of Adel passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his home in Adel. Mr. Goff was born September 27, 1952 to the late George & Dorothy Bennett Goff. He enjoyed watching football and it didn't matter if it was the Falcons or the Bulldogs. He also loved his family very much. Survivors include his wife, Arlene Goff of Cecil; children, Sarah Chaney of Adel, Lorianne (Justin) Wilson of Quitman, and Lyle Goff (Leanna Hamner) of Lenox; grandchildren, Mackenzie Wilson, Madison...

Geraldine Yancey, 77 of Adel passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Yancey was born December 31, 1945 to the late L. K. & Lucile Brogdon Knox. She was a member of Lenox Christian Fellowship Church. She enjoyed cooking, and baking cakes. At one time Mrs. Yancey and her husband, Emmett owned Yancey's Bar-B-Que. She loved her family very much. Survivors include her grandchildren, Jazmyn Barber (Jeffery Travis) of Adel, and Jennifer (Robert) Baldree of Ellenton; great...

Wendellyn “Ann” Moon, 77, of Adel, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Langdale Hospice House after a lengthy illness. She was born March 29, 1946 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Wendell and Mildred Best of Adel, Georgia. Ann obtained her Specialists in Education, as well as her Master’s in Education, from Valdosta State University. She taught Math and Science at Hahira Middle School and taught in the Dewar College of Education at Valdosta State University....

Robert Sam Bruce, Jr. of Boston, GA went home to the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Ga. Mr. Bruce was born October 23, 1938 in Autreyville, Ga. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Tempy Garbett Bruce; daughter Annette Bruce of Thomasville, GA; sons Troy Bruce (Sheryl) of Oviedo, FL and Randy Bruce (Vikki) of Carpentersville, IL; grandchildren Heather Hennessey (David) of Chuluota, Fl; Randall Bruce (Samantha) of...

Mrs. Evelyn Franks, 96 of Barney passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Franks was born February 16, 1927 in Quitman to the late Malikai & Bessie Johnson Hisler. She was a member of Barney Baptist Church and before retiring she managed Rose's Department Store. Mrs. Franks enjoyed sewing, quilting, and working with flowers and gardening. She loved her family very much. Survivors include her children, Lou Ann Carpenter (Gerry Mercer) of Barney, and Richard Earl...

Mrs. Evolyne Reeves Williams passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Presbyterian Home Quitman. Mrs. Williams was born September 30, 1927 to the late Henry Harley Reeves & Winnie Bowen Reeves. She was of the Baptist faith and all of her 95 years she lived a good life with a Christian up bringing. She loved her family very much. Mrs. Williams retired from working at Maddox Drug Store & Terry's Drug Store. She enjoyed raising animals, and growing beautiful flowers. Survivors...

Thomas "Tom" Carlton Crager, 69 of Quitman went home to his heavenly Father on May 11, 2023. Tom was born October 20, 1953 in Mississippi, and lived in several places throughout his life, including Jacksonville, FL, and Atlanta, GA, but spent most of his adult years in Quitman near family on Dodd Rd. He was a welder by trade and skilled in carpentry. Tom endured much suffering in his life, but even after back injuries and surgeries, he still found joy in building, carving, and...

Mr. Robert "Bob" F. Hinkle, 91 of Nashville passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Berrien Nursing Center. Mr. Hinkle was born July 1, 1931 in Harvard NE. to the late Ralph & Elsie Klavon Hinkle. He served his country in the United States Air Force, and then finished his service in the National Guard. He worked in law enforcement in Fitzgerald, Tifton, and Omega, GA.  Survivors include his wife, Mildred LaNelle Hinkle of Nashville; daughter, Cathy Hinkle of TX; son, Dannie...

Gilda Johnson passed away at her home in Quitman on May 2, 2023. She was born on January 22, 1962 in ILO ILO City, Phillipines. Gilda was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Anglican Church in Thomasville.   She is survived by her husband, Jon Johnson; her uncle Dr. Ted (Tess) Santos; brother-in-Law, Dr. Joe (Jan) Johnson; cousins, nieces & nephews, Tiffany and Lori Santos, Fran Johnson, and Morgan (Logan) Falk.    A memorial service celebrating her life will be held...