All Obituaries

I came by today to see you Though I had to let you know If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time I'd have held you and never let go Oh it's kept me awake night wonderin' I lie in the dark, just asking why? I've always been told you won't be called home until it's your time I guess Heaven was needing a hero Somebody just like you Brave enough to stand up for what you believe and follow it through When I try to make it make sense in my mind The only...

May I go now? Do you think the time is right? May I say goodbye to pain filled days and endless lonely nights? I lived my life and done my best, an example I've tried to be. So can I take that step beyond the light and set my spirit free? I didn't want to go at first, I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now to that warm and loving light. I want to go, I really do, it's difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can  to live just one more day. To give...

Samuel Freeman Johnson (Pete), son of the late Charlie Mae and James Register, was born on March 22, 1952, in Seminole County, Georgia. He passed on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He attended and graduated from Seminole County Training School in Donalsonville, Georgia. He also attended Albany State College in Albany, Georgia. He served honorably in the United States Navy for four years. Samuel attended meetings with the congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses until he was admitted into the...

Brother Thomas Larry Williams was born January 2, 1944, in Colquitt, Georgia. His parents were the late Goldie Shuler and Jeff Williams. He was a baptized Witness of Jehovah.  Thomas was united in Holy Matrimony to Dorothy Williams. To this union were born four children. Brother Williams departed his earthly life on Monday, February 25, 2019, in Donalsonville, Georgia. He was preceded in by his son, Tony James Williams; four brothers: J. C. Williams, Terry Williams, Gregory Williams,...

Sister Shirley Ann Williams was called Home Saturday, February 9, 2019, at her residence in Donalsonville, Georgia. Born November 10, 1951, in Colquitt, Georgia, she was the youngest child of late Mr. Gene and Mrs. Daisy Kimble. Shirley was married to Wayne Williams of Iron City, Georgia. Out of this union, they had four kids. She leaves to cherish lovely memories of her life four caring children: Kimberly Williams of Donalsonville, Georgia, Anthony Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,...

On Friday, February 8, 2019, Deacon Willie Cheatem, Jr. entered THE MASTER’S Joy as he made the transition from Labor to Reward. Deacon Willie Cheatem, Jr., lovingly called "Buck" by many who knew him, was born November 5, 1937, in Columbia, Alabama, to the parentage of the late Mr. Will and Mrs. Sarah Cheatem. He was one of eight children, with five siblings (Sister Eunice Mae Collins, Sister Chinnie Mae Youngblood, Reverend John Cheatem, Reverend Isaiah Cheatem and Sister...

Elijah Johnson, affectionately known as "Ralph", was born on January 26, 1950, in Damascus, Georgia, to the late Mr. L. C. and Mrs. Nadine Johnson. He worked at Cargill Peanut Company in Donalsonville, Georgia, retiring after thirty-five years of employment. Elijah departed his earthly life on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Lonnie Charles...

Cyrus "Joe" Brannon was the second child born of the late Sammy and Mary Brannon and Benjamin and Ruby Macon. He was birthed in Early County, Georgia, on August 16, 1950. Joe joined Live Oak African Methodist Episcopal Church in Donalsonville, Georgia, at an early age. He was a graduate of Seminole County Training School in 1968. After graduation he moved to Brooklyn, New York, and met the pride of his life, Betty Jean Johnson; to their union two children were born. Joe worked...

Betty Ann Mitchell was born on June 5, 1944, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to Mr. John "Ed" Rambo and Mrs. Gracie Rambo. She accepted CHRIST as her SAVIOR at an early age and was a member of the Holy Neck Missionary Baptist Church in Donalsonville until the time of her death. Betty was united in marriage to the Late Fred M. Mitchell for thirty-four years. From this union were born two children, Frederick and Wade. Betty was employed at F. W. Woolworth Company in New York until she...

Sister Rena Henderson Williams was born on February 7, 1961, in Early County, Georgia. Her parents were the late Mattie Henderson Kimble and the late Charley Echols. She accepted CHRIST as her SAVIOR at an early age. Sister Williams was a faithful member of New Vision Christian Center of Donalsonville, Georgia, until her illness no longer allowed her to attend. Rena was united in Holy Matrimony to L. B. Williams Sr. To this union were born five children. Sister Williams departed her...