All Obituaries

Evelyn R. Brown of Bainbridge, Georgia departed from this life December 1, 2019. She was born on June 22, 1954 in Edison, Georgia to Joe Brown and Ethel Brown, who preceded her in death. She later married Jerome Maple and to that union one child was born, Sheila Maples, whom both preceded her in death. She was educated in the Gadsden County School System. Evelyn was the fourth of seven children and one grandson, Terry Williams, three brothers who preceded her in death, Johnny,...

Willie Edward “Bubba” Powell entered this earthly tabernacle on July 17, 1953 to Willie James Powell and Lucy Mae Harris in Amsterdam, Georgia. On Thursday, November 21, 2019, after fighting the good fight he answered the Lord's call. Bubba met and married Annie Jackson Powell on April 24, 1971 and to this union seven children were born. He lived a very happy life filled with laughter and love. He attended Mt. Moriah High School in Attapulgus, Georgia. He...

Deaconess Carolyn Bell was born October 9, 1954 in Cuthbert Georgia to the Late Doc and Jewel Murphy. Sister Carolyn Bell attended the Mount Moriah High School of Attapulgus, Georgia. She confessed Christ at Greenshade A.M.E. Church of Quincy, Florida. She later joined St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church of Fowlstown,...

On Monday, October 21, 2019, Mrs. Vera Lee B. Bailey, peacefully gained her wings and took her flight to Heaven to be with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Born on April 12, 1939 in Bainbridge, Georgia to the late Henderson and Bertha T. Byrd. She resided in Bainbridge, Georgia her entire life. Vera found Christ at an early age. She joined Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church and was a devoted and faithful member until her health began to fail. She is preceded in death by her...

Brother Charles Edward White Jr. of Bainbridge, Georgia departed from this life October 20, 2019. He was born on May 13, 1972 to Willie Mae and Charles White, Sr. Charles was a graduate of Bainbridge High School, Class of 1991. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy where he served his country. He was a construction worker until his health failed. Charles, affectionately known as “Decoy” leaves to cherish his memory:  his father, Charles White Sr....

Harold Lynnwood Murray, Jr. was born August 26, 1994 to Ms. Sherly Diggs Braxton and Harold Lynnwood Murray, Sr. He was born in Tampa, Florida. He was called home to rest with his Lord on Friday, October 18, 2019 in Colquitt, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Arzell Diggs, Sr. and paternal grandparents, Lillie Mae Murray and Henry Murray. He is survived by his loving mother, Sherly Diggs Braxton, father, Harold Murray, Sr., maternal grandmother, Elder Alice Diggs, one...

Ms. Alberta Elizabeth Breedlove Sharpton was born on August 29, 1937 to the late Amos Breedlove Sr. and Terries Harris.  On Monday, October 14, 2019, Alberta made her transition to her heavenly home. Alberta spent her childhood in Bainbridge Georgia, where she attended Hutto High School.  Upon graduation she moved to Newark, New Jersey in 1959.  She continued her Education by attending Wilfred Beauty Academy, Essex County College (AA), Jersey City State College (BA) and...

Brother Donnell V. Johnson was born on June 22, 1975 in Bainbridge, Georgia to Janie Johnson and George Feaster, Sr. Brother Donnell attended L.E.W and Bainbridge High School and graduated in the Class of 1994. He played football and ran track during school. He loved going fishing. Brother Donnell joined Smith Grove Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and became a Sunday School Teacher. He worked at Coastal Lumber in Havana, Florida and Seminole Marine in Cairo, Georgia. He...