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Recent Obituaries in Montezuma, GA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Montezuma, GA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Louise Edge Thompson

Louise Edge Thompson

Apr 8, 2012

Ms. Louise E. Thompson, 84, of Byromville, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, Georgia. Funeral services were held at Byromville United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 2p.m. with Rev. Eddie Braswell and Rev. Creig Smith officiating. Ms. Thompson was a dedicated and longtime member of Byromville United Methodist Church...

Herbert "Herbie" Wade Law

Herbert "Herbie" Wade Law

Apr 8, 2012

Herbert "Herbie" Wade Law, age 39, of Kathleen, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012 at The Medical Center of Central Georgia. Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 6-9 pm at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 2 pm, Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Stillwater Chapel in Ideal, Georgia with Rev. Roy Peterson officiating. Following...

Jerry Hinton Terry

Jerry Hinton Terry

Apr 6, 2012

ANDERSONVILLE, GA - Jerry Hinton Terry, age 52, of Andersonville, Ga, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 9, 2012 at 2 PM in the Chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home with Revs. Roy and Jennie Peterson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to...

Stephen Andrew Baker

Stephen Andrew Baker

Mar 23, 2012

ANDERSONVILLE, GA - Stephen Andrew Baker, age 60, of Andersonville, GA passed away, Friday night, March 23, 2012 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, GA. Per his request, his body has been cremated and the family will hold a memorial service Friday, March 30th at 3 p.m. at Reeve's Landing on the Flint River with Revs. Roy and Jennie...

Johnny C Brown

Johnny C Brown

Mar 18, 2012

OGLETHORPE, GA - Johnny C. Brown, age 72, of Oglethorpe, Georgia, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon, Georgia. Visitation was from 7 p.m to 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with military honors followed at...

Anne Bacon Studdard

Anne Bacon Studdard

Mar 3, 2012

Montezuma, GA - Anne Bacon Studdard of 107 E. Artesian Avenue, Montezuma, GA passed away on March 3, 2012. She was 86 years old. Mrs. Studdard was born Leila Anne Bacon in Doerun, GA, on March 13, 1925, the daughter of Ernest Lynwood Bacon and Sally Hadden Bacon. A graduate of Doerun High School, Mrs. Studdard attended Georgia State Women's...

Nannie Ruth Dean

Nannie Ruth Dean

Feb 17, 2012

Marshallville, GA - Nannie Ruth Williamson Dean, age 89, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at The Oaks Nursing and Personal Care Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Marshallville Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Carter officiating....

Allene S. Harvey

Allene S. Harvey

Feb 16, 2012

Allene S. Harvey, age 80, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, February 20, 2012 at Cedar Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Truitt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Ms. Harvey was born March...

Dorothy Felker Smith

Dorothy Felker Smith

Feb 15, 2012

Dorothy Felker Smith, age 91, of Ideal passed away Wednesday morning, February 15, 2012 at The Oaks Nursing and Personal Care Home. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm Friday, February 17, 2012 at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Ideal United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Ideal...

Earl Eugene Thompson

Earl Eugene Thompson

Feb 13, 2012

Earl Eugene Thompson, 53, of Oglethorpe passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at Flint River Community Hospital. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 3 pm in the Watson-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curtis Kirksey and Rev. Troy Fripp officiating....

Lawrence Adrian Collier, Sr.

Lawrence Adrian Collier, Sr.

Feb 11, 2012

Oglethorpe, GA - Mr. Lawrence Adrian Collier, Sr., age 85, of Oglethorpe, GA, passed away Saturday morning, February 11, 2012. Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 12, from 6 to 8 PM at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 13, at 4 PM in the Chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home with Rev. Jay Tucker officiating. Burial with...

Betty Wylene Webb

Betty Wylene Webb

Feb 9, 2012

Oglethorpe, GA - Betty Wylene Webb, 63, of Oglethorpe, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Heritage Hospice in Marietta, Georgia. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 6 to 8 pm at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 13, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion- St. Luke Lutheran Church in Oglethorpe...

Alvin Wendell Peavy

Alvin Wendell Peavy

Feb 4, 2012

Vienna, GA - Alvin Wendell Peavy, age 61, of Vienna, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at his residence. The family will receive friends Monday, February 6, 2012 from 6 to 8 pm at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 2 pm in the chapel at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Burial will follow...

Alvin Wendell Peavy

Alvin Wendell Peavy

Feb 4, 2012

Vienna, GA - Alvin Wendell Peavy, age 61, of Vienna, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at his residence. The family will receive friends Monday, February 6, 2012 from 6 to 8 pm at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 2 pm in the chapel at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Burial will immediately...

Margaret Pixley

Margaret Pixley

Feb 4, 2012

Margaret Pixley, age 87, of Oglethorpe, GA, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation Center. As per her wishes, she will be cremated. A memorial service is pending.

Linda Cheek Beckum

Linda Cheek Beckum

Feb 3, 2012

Oglethorpe, GA - Mrs. Linda Cheek Beckum, age 68 of Oglethorpe, GA passed away, Friday, February 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 PM, Saturday, Feb. 4, at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma. At other times, the family will be at the residence, 417 Keene Avenue in Oglethorpe, GA. Funeral services will be held 4:30 PM, Sunday, Feb....

Anna Geraci Ferrante Katz

Anna Geraci Ferrante Katz

Feb 3, 2012

Montezuma, GA - Mrs. Anna Geraci Ferrante Katz, age 97, of Montezuma, GA passed away, Friday morning, February 3, 2012. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, February 4, from 6 - 8 PM at the home of Angela F. Lester, 601 Engram Street, Montezuma, GA. The body will lie in state for viewing on Saturday at the funeral...

Mui Van Nguyen

Mui Van Nguyen

Jan 27, 2012

Oglethorpe, GA - Mr. Mui Van Nguyen, age 62, of Oglethorpe, GA, passed away Friday evening, January 27, 2012 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, GA. A funeral mass will be held, Sunday, January 29, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Montezuma at 12:00 Noon with Father Nam Kim officiating. A visitation will be held immediately after the mass...

Robert Earl Tyson

Robert Earl Tyson

Jan 27, 2012

Mr. Robert Earl Tyson, age 75, of Andersonville, GA passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at his residence, with his family by his side. Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, from 7 to 9 PM at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 30, at 2 PM at Whitewater Baptist Church in Oglethorpe, GA with...

Jack Lewis Fokes, Sr.

Jack Lewis Fokes, Sr.

Jan 25, 2012

Montezuma, GA - Jack Lewis Fokes, Sr., 81, of Montezuma, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at his residence. Visitation will be held Friday, January 27, from 6 to 8 pm at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Montezuma with Rev. Hosie Waters and Dr....

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