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Roy Travis Wallis
May 17, 2024
MONTEZUMA, GEORGIA - Roy Travis Wallis passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at his residence in Montezuma, Georgia at the age of 70. He was known as Travis to everyone.
Travis was a master mechanic and worked on Volkswagon Beetles for many years. He loved Native American history and enjoyed collecting arrowheads and other artifacts throughout his...
Clarence Baker
Apr 9, 2024
MONTEZUMA, GA – Clarence Baker, age 93 of Montezuma, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Americus, Georgia.
Interment of of his ashes will be in Ridgeland City Cemetery in Ridgeland, South Carolina at a later date.
Mr. Clarence was born on August 29, 1930 to Fred Baker and Clara Stephens Baker. Mr. Clarence...
Nadine Thompson
Apr 7, 2024
OGLETHORPE, GA - Nadine Thompson, 68, of Oglethorpe, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 6-8 pm at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, Georgia.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 2 pm in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral...
Carl Bowman
Apr 1, 2024
OGLETHORPE, GA - Carl Bowman, age 79, of Oglethorpe, GA passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at his residence.
Carl was a handyman and a faithful member at Oglethorpe Baptist Church in Oglethorpe, GA. Carl was loved by all in the community. Carl enjoyed riding his bicycle around Oglethorpe.
Carl is is survived by his...
Connie Jinks Marshall
Mar 31, 2024
IDEAL, GEORGIA - Connie Jinks Marshall, 72, of Ideal, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 2, from 6 until 8 pm at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, Georgia. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 3, at County Line Baptist Church in Ellaville, Georgia, at 11...
Dorothy Layfield Stafford (Courtesy)
Mar 30, 2024
DAWSON, GA - Dorothy Layfield Stafford, 85, of Dawson, GA passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Lee County Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Dawson, GA. Rev. Currie Spoon will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Dawson, GA.
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Donna Diane Davis Carr (Courtesy)
Mar 29, 2024
SAGINAW, TEXAS - Donna Diane Davis Carr, age 69, of Saginaw, Texas passed away at her home on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Donna was born on May 18, 1954 to the late John L. Davis and Lizzie Rhea Lane Davis.
Donna is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Buddy Carr of Saginaw, Texas;...
Linda Hobbs Simmons
Mar 20, 2024
IDEAL, GEORGIA - Mrs. Linda Hobbs Simmons, age 84, of Ideal, Georgia passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
A visitation will be on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, Georgia, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
A funeral service celebrating Mrs. Linda’s life will be...
Ann Taylor Mcleod (Courtesy)
Mar 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL - Ann Taylor McLeod, 65, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away suddenly on March 20, 2024.
Ann was born on January 8, 1959 to John and Virginia Taylor. She was the youngest of four children: the late John Taylor, Jr; the late Edith Gay Taylor, and Patricia Lott. Ann treasured her family and spoke of them...
Anne Gregors Shuman
Mar 7, 2024
ALBANY, GA - Anne Gregors Shuman, age 85, of Albany, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024.
There will be a memorial service celebrating Anne’s life on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel.
For friends unable to attend at this time, the service will be streamed live via the...
Stanley Oren Sullivan
Mar 4, 2024
MARSHALLVILLE, GA - Stanley Oren Sullivan, age 96, of Marshallville, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, March 4th, 2024.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Clearview Mennonite Church on Saturday, March 9th, 2024
Funeral Services celebrating Mr. Sullivan`s life will be held on Sunday, March 10th , 2024...
Martha Joan Converse
Feb 17, 2024
AMERICUS, GA - Martha Joan Converse was born November 29, 1960 and died peacefully surrounded by family on February 17, 2024 in Americus, Georgia.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, Georgia.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday,...
David Haigler
Feb 12, 2024
David Haigler, 76, of Oglethorpe, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at Mt. Zion - St. Luke Lutheran Church, 401 Randolph Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall, where family and friends can fellowship together after...
Ronald Tarrer
Jan 20, 2024
OGLETHORPE, GA – Ronald T. Tarrer, age 82, of Oglethorpe, GA passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 20, 2024 with his beloved family by his side holding his hand and loving him.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at 2pm in the chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, Ga....
Willie F. Calhoun, Jr.
Jan 16, 2024
MONTEZUMA, GA – Willie F. Calhoun, Jr. was born May 21, 1954 to the late Willie F. Calhoun, Sr. and Doris Mae Lee Calhoun. “Rabbit” as he was affectionately called by his family and friends. He was born and raised in Terrell & Dougherty County, GA. Willie learned several trades in his younger years. He enjoyed being around his...
Sandra Sellers Hall
Jan 15, 2024
ANDERSONVILLE, GA – Sandra Sellers Hall, age 69, of Andersonville, GA passed away, Monday, January 15, 2024 at her residence.
Visitation be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 19, 2024 at Still Water Chapel in Ideal, GA. Funeral services will be held the next day at the church at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow...
Grover Marion "Mickey" Barfield
Jan 14, 2024
MONTEZUMA, GA – Grover Marion “Mickey” Barfield, age 67, of Montezuma, GA passed away at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA with his loving family by his side on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Montezuma First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held one hour...
Mitchell B. Priehs
Jan 12, 2024
MONTEZUMA, GA – Mitchell Priehs, age 60, of Montezuma, GA passed away, Friday January 12, 2024 at his residence.
Memorial service celebrating Mitchell’s life will be held at 3:00PM on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Oglethorpe Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Mitchell was born on April 8, 1963 in Montezuma, GA to Calvin W. Priehs and Syble...
Floyd E. Yoder
Jan 9, 2024
MONTEZUMA, GA - Mr. Floyd E. Yoder, age 92 years, 7 months, and 8 days, of Montezuma, Georgia passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Montezuma Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall....
Marjorie English Raburn "Miss Polly"
Jan 8, 2024
IDEAL, GA – Marjorie English Raburn, 96, of Ideal, Georgia, known by everyone as “Miss Polly” passed away, Monday morning, January 8, 2024 at her residence.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, Georgia.
Funeral services celebrating Miss Polly’s life will be...
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