All Obituaries

Arthur Lee Cumbie was born in Donalsonville, Georgia on May 4, 1927 to the late Leroy and Ethel Cumbie. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was a native resident of Bainbridge, Georgia. Arthur attended Seminole County School. He retired from the City of Miami after serving thirty-eight years. He loved his children and his family. Arthur leaves to cherish his legacy, one devoted son, Bernard Cumbie (Tracy) of Bainbridge, Georgia; three...

Pastor Eric Dale Collins, founder and President of Collins Family Mortuary, Inc., departed this side of eternity on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born December 30, 1971, as quoted herein, Eric grew to be a man of deep convictions and genuine character. Though his life was relatively short in comparison to some, his life was a life well-lived, and a life devoted in reverence to the Creator. Pastor Eric was born in Quincy, Florida to Janie L. Collins and raised by the late Burnese...

Bobbie was born in Blakely, Georgia on December 4, 1939 to Frances Toole Williamson and Hushel Williamson. She was a member of West Street Baptist Church, which she loved. Bobbie will be remembered for her loved camping and fishing with Willie, her husband and of course her cake baking. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of twenty-five years. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Davis (Jimmy) of Bainbridge, Georgia and grandson, Roy Davis (Jessica) of Bainbridge,...

​The lovely, Betty Jo Moore, was born in Blakely, Georgia on October 31, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Clarence (CB) and Ella Fair Tolbert. Betty attended public school in Blakely, Ga. The family later relocated to Bainbridge, Ga. to make this their home where she finished at Hutto High School.​ Betty was married to the late Mack McCoy Moore and together they reared five children. They both were great parents to their children. They loved their children together...

Katie Florence Baskin Monroe was born on September 10, 1935 in Union Spring, Alabama to the late E.K. and Emma Baskin. Katie confessed Christ at an early age in Alabama and united with New Brooklyn Missionary Baptist Church after relocating to Perry, Florida where she faithfully served as a Sunday School Teacher (Class #2), Youth Director, Treasurer, Trustee, and Deaconess. She was an active member of the Lily White Lodge #110, Order of the Eastern Star. She graduated from Perote...

Tyrone Davis was born on April 20, 1968  to the late Mr. Bill Davis and Mrs. Vivian Bouie. He confessed and accepted Christ at an early age and joined First African Baptist Church in Bainbridge, Georgia. God saw that he was tired, in pain and needed to rest. On August 4, 2019 the Lord called him home. Tyrone attended public schools, graduating from Bainbridge High School in 1986. He worked for the Department of Transportation for several years and Mason work before his health...

Amber Darice Jones, raised and nurtured by her devoted mother, Sammantha Smith (Harrison) who was not only her mom but her best friend and confidant was born on December 22, 1991. On August 2, 2019 the Lord called Amber to her Heavenly Home. Amber confessed her life to Christ at the age of ten at Friendship House of Prayer in Cairo, Georgia. She later moved her membership to Priestly Praise Ministry in Bainbridge, Georgia. She loved to praise dance every time the family got...

Mrs. Betty Jean Foster Borden was born July 28, 1949 to the late Mr. Johnny Foster and Mrs. Lizzie Mae Royal Foster in Early County, Georgia (Damascus). Betty, better known as "Bett" was a member of Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church. Earlier in life, she became a member of John The Baptist M.B. Church where she served on the Usher Board. Sister Bett moved from Damascus, Georgia to Bainbridge, Georgia at an early age. She received her education in Early County School System....

Willie C. Parris the son of the late Rasberry and Ruby Parris was born on August 1, 1948 in Decatur County. On July 18, 2019 God saw the road was getting rough, the hill was hard to climb and he gently closed your loving eyes and whispered, Peace Be Thine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Joe, William, Robert and Nelson Parris. He leaves to cherish his memories, four sisters, Julie, Lillie, Acenith, and Sharon Parris all of Bainbridge,...

Michelle Lamanda Gray was born on March 28, 1977 in Donalsonville, Georgia to the parentage of Lilla Jo Gray and Phillip Mills. On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in her native town of Donalsonville, Georgia the Lord called her home. Michelle, affectionately known as “Chelle” to her family and friends, was a beautiful, energetic, kind and loving young lady, who would always greet you warmly with a smile and a hug. At an early age, she joined Springhill Missionary Baptist...