All Obituaries

Mr. Darryl James Duncan, 56 of Quitman passed away at his residence. Mr. Duncan was bor June 2, 1964 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Survivors include his father, P. D. (Rose) Duncan of Quitman; fiance, Victoria Giddens; cousins, Holly Watters of Stockbridge, MI, and Davae Burgess of Thomasville; and sister in law, Cindy Duncan. Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by his twin brother, Dennis Duncan. A graveside memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Columbia...

Mrs. Michelle Hamlin, 51 of Dixie passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Hospital. Mrs. Hamllin was born December 6, 1969 in Thomasville, GA. She was a member of Quitman First Baptist Church. She worked at Lee Pickles Drug Store for 19 years. Mrs. Hamlin was fiercely loyal to everyone, a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, counselor and best friend. She was a child at heart, loved music, short in stature, but tall in love for all. Truly a Proverbs 31 woman. Survivors include her...

Mr. Paul R. Kennedy, 88 of Adel was born August 24, 1932 and went to be with our Lord January 20, 2021. Mr. Kennedy was survived by his wife of 65 years, Anna Kennedy; his two daughters Patricia Baker of Sebring, FL and Paula Holcomb of Adel, GA.; one sister Shirley Kennedy of Lee Summit, MO: and two brothers, John Kennedy of Florrisant, MO. and Charles Kennedy of Fayetteville, GA.; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Mr....

Mrs. Jackie Tison, 87 of Quitman passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Mrs. Tison was born July 31, 1933 in Lenox to Clyde B. Orrick and Ada B. Barton Orrick. Mrs. Tison worked in many stores in her early years such as Eason Department Store, The Dime Store and The Royal Cafe. Later, she was a sitter for the elderly. Mrs. Tison loved doing this so much. She enjoyed working in the yard and seeing about her flowers. She loved her family dearly, but she loved Jesus Christ more than...

James C. “Pete” Bentley, Jr., 96, passed away on February 20, 2021 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman, Georgia.  He was born November 23, 1924 in Brooks County, Georgia where he resided his entire life.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Josie Harrell Bentley, his daughter Marjorie Bentley Singletary, his parents James Claude and Grace Littleton Bentley, and his brother Thomas E. Bentley. He is survived by his daughters Bobbie Bentley Crook...

Mr. Vernon Gerald Hayes, 83 of Adel passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hayes was born September 5, 1937 to the late Rudolph and Ella Graddy Hayes.  Survivors include his children, Pamela (Barry) Medley of Adel, Jeffery (Tammy) Hayes of Adel, and Jerry Hayes of Valdosta; grandchildren, Patricia (Tim) Youmans, and Kyla (Billy) Turner; eight great grandchildren. Mr. Hayes was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Hayes; brother, Wayne Hayes; and...

Mr. Gerald Williams, 72 of Quitman passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home. Mr. Williams was born March 28, 1948 to the late Elbert and Juanita Spell Williams. He was a member of the Quitman Church of Christ and a well respected banker for over 25 years. Mr. Williams was a loving husband, father, and poppy. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Vivian Williams of Quitman; children, Renee (Jeffrey) Rogers of Quitman, Heath (Malerie) Williams of Quitman, and Tammy (Brian)...

Mrs. Edna Mae Hammer, 83 of Adel passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Hammer was born March 25, 1937 to the late Robert and Minnie Moore Lang. Survivors include her children, Russell A. Hammer of OK, Kenneth Wayne Hammer of Adel, and Gregory Lee Hammer of GA; grandchildren, Jason Hammer, Danielle Hamer, Jessica Rogers, Kenneth Wayne Hammer, II, Bradley Hammer, and Tracy Fulton; several great grandchildren; brother, David Lang of Atlanta; and two sisters, Minnie...

Mrs. Anna Kennedy, 84 of Adel went to be with our Lord on February 11, 2021. Mrs. Kennedy was born March 5, 1936 to the late Olon and Grace Swearingham O'Connor. Mrs. Kennedy was a long time member of Springhead Baptist Church. She was a volunteer at Adel Hospital, where she loved helping people and was loved by all. Mrs. Kennedy was the matriarch of her family, and she was a true traditional family person. Her faith in our lord was unwaivering, she was a true soldier.  Survivors...

Mrs. Thelma Baker, 88 of Quitman passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. Mrs. Baker was born July 23, 1932 in Eldorado, Ga to Lester L. Selph  and Mary Lizzie Lawson Selph. Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Baker; her son, Richard L. Baker; grandson, Jay Selph Baker; and great grandson, Dylan Jay Baker. She was the fifth of six siblings all of whom preceded her in death. She survived by her son and daughter in law, Jim and Marcia Baker, and son, Kenny Baker;...