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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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.
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
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...
Jean Crumbley Oglesby (Courtesy)
Jun 4, 2023
Funeral services for Jean Crumbley Oglesby of Cordele will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services with interment following in Sandy Mount Cemetery.
The family will greet friends prior to the service, Wednesday beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Jean, 91, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023...
Chadwick Albritton
May 22, 2023
Mr. Chadwick “Chad” Albritton, age 47, of Ideal, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, Georgia.
A funeral service will be held at Little Bethel Baptist Church in Ideal, Georgia on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 3...
Lamar "Jack" Bodrey
May 21, 2023
Mr. Lamar "Jack" Bodrey, age 76, of Oglethorpe, GA passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Houston Healthcare in Warner Robins, GA.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, GA.
A Graveside Service will be Friday, May 26, 2023, at Odom Family Cemetery...
Timothy "Skippy" Sanders
May 20, 2023
Timothy “Timmy” Lane Sanders, of Garden Valley, Georgia, age 52, passed away Saturday, May 20th, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 27th, 2023, at 4:30 PM at George Hook Landing in Montezuma, Georgia.
Timmy was born on September 4th, 1970. He enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley Davidson and spending...
Mary Rita Law
May 20, 2023
Ms. Mary Rita Hogg Law, age 92, of Vienna, Georgia, passed away Saturday morning, May 20, 2023 at her residence. Mary was a resident of Montezuma, Georgia most of her life.
A private graveside service will be held at Cedar Valley Baptist Church in Montezuma, Georgia on Monday, May 22, 2023. Jason W. Roberts officiated the service....
Daniel "Kim" Woodruff
May 19, 2023
Mr. Daniel “Kim” Woodruff, age 66, of Cordele, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at his residence.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and celebrate Kim’s life.
The viewing will be on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 1:30 PM, followed by a service at 2:00 PM, held at Mt. Vernon Baptist...
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