Obituaries

Mar 5, 2023

Mrs. Alma Yoder, age 94, of Montezuma, GA passed away Sunday morning, March 5 th at her residence.

Survivors’ sons Ernest (Edna)Yoder Cuthbert, Ga., Eli (Linda) Yoder Cuthbert, Ga., Elmer (Esther) Yoder Montezuma, Ga., Daughters Emily (Larry) Yoder Montezuma, Ga., Ellen (Ernest) Yoder Montezuma, Ga., Brother David (Sara Mae) Plank Sarasota, Fl., Sisters Elva Miller Moultrie, Ga.,...

Mar 3, 2023

Ms. Johnnie Ruth Brannen, age 66, of Oglethorpe, Ga. passed away on Friday, March 3 rd , 2023 at her residence.

She was born on December 2, 1956 to the late Walter Payne and Annie Ruth Poole in Fitzgerald, Ga. Ms. Brannen enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed trips to the beach....

Mar 1, 2023

CATAULA, GA - George E. Averill of Cataula, Georgia passed away on March 1, 2023 at the age of 82. He was born in Macon Georgia on February 18, 1941. George lived with his family at a young age in Montezuma, Georgia. He was a 1959 graduate of Montezuma High School. He attended the University of Georgia and graduated...

Feb 8, 2023

Mrs. Susan Neisler, age 75, of Montezuma, Ga. passed away, Wednesday, February 8 th 2023, at The Oaks Nursing and Personal Care Home in Marshallville, Ga.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, February 10th, 2023, at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, Ga.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, February...

Jan 31, 2023

Mr. Shelby W. Langston III, age 62, of Valdosta, GA. passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

He was a truck driver most of his life.

In accordance to his wishes, Mr. Langston will be cremated and no services will be held.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, GA....

Jan 23, 2023

Mr. Lennard Day, age 84, of Ideal, GA passed away, Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home.

A memorial service will be held for Mr. Lennard Day on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Peterson officiating the service.

The family will receive friends at...

Jan 16, 2023

Mr. George W. Massey Jr., age 76, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Crisp Regional Hospital, Cordele, GA. Mr. Massey was born February 28, 1946, to George W. Massey Sr., and Hilda Spradley Massey in Montezuma, GA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Youngblood Massey, and his brother, Thomas Massey.

Mr. Massey was...

Jan 16, 2023

Mrs. Lynda Franklin, age 77, of Montezuma, GA passed away, Monday, January 16, 2023, at Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe in Macon, GA.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2023, at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, GA.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, January...

Jan 15, 2023

DATE OF SERVICE HAS BEEN CHANGED

Mrs. Joan Richards Poss, age 100, Montezuma, GA passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 15, 2023 at The Oaks Nursing and Personal Care Home in Marshallville, GA, where she celebrated her 100 th birthday party, September 4, 2022.

Mrs. Poss will lie in state at...

Jan 11, 2023

Mrs. Mabel “Mickey” Smith Keene, age 93, of Oglethorpe, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday night, January 11, 2023 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Whitewater Baptist Church. Visitation will be Friday January 13, 2023 from 6:00 PM till 7:30 PM at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Lance...

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. Timothy Lee “Timbo” Stephens, Sr., age 62, of Oglethorpe, Georgia passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at his home from cancer.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Timbo was born on February 27, 1960 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late Troy Stephens and Lorine Grant Stephens. Timbo was...

Jan 1, 2023

Mary Carolyn Burchfield, 84, of Columbus, Georgia, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Magnolia Manor in Columbus, Georgia.

Graveside services will...

Dec 27, 2022

Mickey Lee Head, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in the arms of his best friend and life partner of 46 years at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Born in Cuthbert, Georgia on April 5, 1956, to the late Harmon William Head, Sr. and Joyce Lee Wood Head. He was predeceased by...

Dec 22, 2022

Mrs. Cynthia “Jean” Green Head, 69, of Oglethorpe, Georgia passed away, Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, GA.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Quitman, Georgia. Rev. Tim Ferguson will officiate the service.

Jean was born in Quitman,...

Dec 9, 2022

Mrs. Mary Agnes Greene, 78 of Oglethorpe, Georgia., passed away, Friday, December 09, 2022 at her residence.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 12, 2022, from 1:00 pm till 2:45 pm at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home with a graveside following at Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens at 3:00 PM.

She was born November 18, 1944, in Thomaston, GA...

Dec 9, 2022

James (Jimmy) Ernest Medlin, age 85, passed away December 9, 2022 at the Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins, GA after a short illness. Mr. Medlin was born April 13, 1937 to Ernest P. and Louise Wolfe Medlin in Cordele, GA.

Jimmy graduated from Cordele High School and Georgia Southwestern College (Magna Cum Laude) in History and Political...

Dec 1, 2022

Mr. William Jerry Price, age 63, of Kathleen, GA passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his residence. William was a native of Montezuma, GA.

William was born in Montezuma, GA on August 18, 1959 to the late Ernest S. Price Sr. and Ola Dean Vanzant Price. William worked as an inventory clerk for an independent contractor...

Nov 28, 2022

Sue Kitchens, age 79 of Americus, Georgia., was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 28, 2022 at Montezuma Health and Rehab in Montezuma, Georgia.

Sue was born December 31, 1941 in Americus, Georgia, where she lived her entire life. Her parents were the late Katherine Kitchens and John Henry Kitchens. She...

Nov 25, 2022

Mr. Jackie Ralph Braden, age 90, of Americus, Georgia passed away, Friday, November 25, 2022.

Jackie was born May 16, 1932 in Carrsville, Kentucky to the late William Douglas Braden and Daisy Martin Braden. Jackie was a mechanic and was the owner of Jacks Auto Service. Jackie served in the United States Airforce for four years.

Nov 14, 2022

Mr. Joel Underwood, age 78, of Montezuma, Georgia passed away, Monday, November 14, 2022 in Jeffersonville, Georgia.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am at Felton Cemetery in Montezuma, Georgia on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

Joel was born on November 11, 1944 in Montezuma, GA to the late Robert Underwood and Ruth Nell...