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Nancy Hale Hill

Nancy Hale Hill

Oct 31, 2023

Nancy Hale Hill, age 96, of Montezuma, GA passed away, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at The Oaks Nursing & Personal Care Home in Marshallville, GA.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 2 PM in the sanctuary of the Montezuma Methodist Church. Pastor Jonathan Beckum will officiate the service.

Nancy was...

Raya Lynn Kitchens

Raya Lynn Kitchens

Oct 26, 2023

Raya Lynn Kitchens, daughter of Erica Keller and Nathaniel Kitchens, was born silently into this world on October 26th, 2023 but her little life spoke volumes. She touched the life of her family and will be deeply loved forever. Survivors include her parents, paternal grandparents Linda and Thad Kitchens of Byromville, Georgia, and her maternal grandmother, Stacey Barfield. The family...

James Donald Joiner

James Donald Joiner

Oct 5, 2023

James Donald Joiner, age 61, of Oglethorpe, GA passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at his residence.

A graveside service celebrating the life of Don will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2023, beginning with visitation at the graveside at 1:30 PM, and service starting at 2:00 PM, at Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Oglethorpe, GA. Pastor...

Elmer Swartzentruber

Elmer Swartzentruber

Sep 24, 2023

Elmer Swartzentruber was born on June 5, 1959 in Montezuma, GA, the son of Enos and Lena Yoder Swartzentruber. He gained his eternal reward on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the age of 64 years. On June 14, 1979, he married Ruby Fern Yoder in Montezuma, GA. They lived in Holy Matrimony for31 years and one month.

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Helen Louise Mcpherson Peaster

Helen Louise Mcpherson Peaster

Sep 22, 2023

Helen Louise McPherson Peaster, age 69 of Montezuma, GA passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, GA.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Monday, September 25, 2023, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM at Cedar Valley Baptist Church in Montezuma, GA. A graveside service will...

Barry Yoakum

Barry Yoakum

Sep 15, 2023

Barry Dean Yoakum, age 59, died on this 15th day of September 2023 at the Pine Pointe Hospice Home in Bibb County, GA. He was born on October 30, 1963 and following a lengthy stay in intensive care as he was premature, was placed in foster care in the home of Bertha Brenneman in Virginia Beach, VA. Barry was...

Martha Jackson

Martha Jackson

Sep 9, 2023

Martha Jackson, age 87, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Oglethorpe, GA, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

Visitation with family and friends will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, GA.

A graveside service will...

Andrew Kelly Wallace

Andrew Kelly Wallace

Sep 4, 2023

Andrew Kelly Wallace, known to many of his family and friends as Andy, crossed over Jordan on September 4, 2023.

Andy was born in 1978 in Eustis, Florida, to L. Kelly Wallace and Sallie Dillard Wallace, was raised in Eustis, and graduated from Eustis High School in 1997.  In 2001, Andy earned his Bachelor of Arts in...

Walter Jerry Riddle

Walter Jerry Riddle

Aug 29, 2023

Walter Jerry Riddle, age 82, of Montezuma, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Houston Healthcare, Perry, Georgia.

A service will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the rostrum at Andersonville National Cemetery at 10:00 AM. Military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends immediately after the service at Mt Zion – St....

Edna Raper King

Edna Raper King

Aug 28, 2023

On Monday, August 28, 2023, Edna Raper King, age 91, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior.

A memorial service will be held Friday, September 1, 2023 at Cedar Valley Baptist Church at 11 AM, with visitation starting at 10:30 AM. A private burial will be held prior to the memorial service in the church...

Cullen Van Buren Riddle Iii

Cullen Van Buren Riddle Iii

Aug 25, 2023

Cullen Van Buren Riddle III, 71, of Montezuma, Georgia passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his residence.

His wishes were to be cremated and no services to be held.

Arrangements entrusted to Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, Georgia.

Tonya Faye Brown

Tonya Faye Brown

Aug 24, 2023

AMERICUS, GA - Tonya Faye Brown “Big Sis”, age 52, of Americus, Ga. passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 6 PM on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, Ga. Visitation will be at 5 PM at the funeral home. Pastors Josh Moncrief, Johnny Cromer and...

Edwin Mclendon

Edwin Mclendon

Aug 17, 2023

STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA - Edwin L. McLendon passed peacefully and went home to the Lord during his sleep on August 17, 2023 at the age of 84 at Delmar Gardens of Gwinnet.  Ed’s home was in Stone Mountain, Georgia for many years.

Ed grew up outside Oglethorpe, Georgia on a farm that he dearly loved.  He attended...

James Albert Carroll

James Albert Carroll

Jul 23, 2023

AMERICUS. GA - James Albert Carroll, 70, of Americus, GA passed away peacefully Sunday, July 23, 2023 in his home, with his family by his side.

Visitation for family and friends will be held 6 PM to 8 PM, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, GA.

Funeral Services will be held...

Brittany Banks

Brittany Banks

Jul 23, 2023

WARNER ROBINS, GA - Brittany Banks, 29, of Warner Robins, Ga passed away on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, Ga.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 27th, 2023 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, Ga.

A graveside service will be held on...

Frances Hobbs (Courtesy)

Frances Hobbs (Courtesy)

Jul 12, 2023

FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA - Frances Harrelson Hobbs, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, after an extended illness. Burial was  private.

Born in McRae to the late Lewis and Mary Lizzie Brooks Harrelson, Mrs. Hobbs was a homemaker and member of Whitewater Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, taking them shopping, usually to...

Curtis Jinks

Curtis Jinks

Jul 8, 2023

IDEAL, GEORGIA - Curtis Jinks, age 67, of Ideal, Georgia died Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his home. He was known for his kindness and his willingness to help whoever and wherever he could.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Little Bethel Baptist Church near Ideal. Burial will be in...

Danny Middlebrooks (Courtesy)

Danny Middlebrooks (Courtesy)

Jul 6, 2023

KATHLEEN, GEORGIA - Danny Ray Middlebrooks, 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 6, 2023, after battling an extended illness.

Services will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Cedar Valley Baptist Church in Montezuma, GA.

The Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., and the Funeral will begin...

Fred P. Wisenbaker, Jr.

Fred P. Wisenbaker, Jr.

Jul 3, 2023

Fred P. Wisenbaker, Jr.,69, of Centerville, GA, passed away at Montezuma Health & Rehabilitation Center in Montezuma, GA. His wishes were not to have a service.

Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, GA has been entrusted with arrangements.

Patsy English

Patsy English

Jun 5, 2023

Mrs. Patricia “Patsy” English, age 81, of Oglethorpe, GA passed away Monday morning, June 5, 2023, at her residence.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and celebrate Patsy’s remarkable life. The visitation will be Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM, followed by a service at 11:00 AM, held at Mt. Zion-St. Luke Lutheran...

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