Obituaries

Dec 2, 2023

Dakota Eugene Eggers, age 29, of Oglethorpe, GA passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.

The family has chosen cremation and that there be no formal services.

Dakota was born on December 3, 1993 in Niagara Falls, NY.

Dakota is survived by his mother, Anna Neri Miller of Oglethorpe, GA; and father, George Eggers...

Nov 20, 2023

Richard Wayne Rockett, 36, of Perry, Georgia passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.

A Celebration of Life Service for Richard will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Courtyard by Marriott, 589 Carl Vinson Pkwy, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088.

Richard was born...

Nov 8, 2023

Mrs. Eva Bramblett, age 94, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at The Oaks Nursing & Personal Care Home in Marshallville. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 10, 2023 in the Chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, GA. Interment will follow in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemetery in Montezuma, GA. Pastor Mark Poole will...

Nov 6, 2023

Lana Ryann Yoder, newborn daughter of Andrew Yoder and Judith Yoder passed away into the arms of Jesus, on Monday, November 6, 2023 at The Medical Center in Macon, Georgia.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM, at the Montezuma Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Friends may visit online at...

Nov 5, 2023

Charles Neisler, 82, of Montezuma, GA passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his residence.

Funeral services will held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at The Church in  Butler, GA. Pastor Larry DeLoach and  Joe Neisler will officiate the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM...

Nov 4, 2023

John Robert “Bob” Peavy, 67, of Cordele, GA passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, GA.

Funeral services celebrating Bob’s life will be held Tuesday, 2:00 PM, November 7, 2023, at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Randy Harris will officiate the service.

Visitation will be held from 1:00...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...