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Martha G. Ferris was a woman of unwavering strength, determination, and kindheartedness. She was born on June 22, 1943, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to Rosa Lee Bethea Ingram Brown and Sam Ingram (deceased); her stepfather Heyward Brown helped in her rearing. Martha dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and her community. Martha’s commitment to helping others began at Albany State College, where she studied Nursing. Her professional journey took her through Donalsonville ...

Robert Lee Morman was born June 8, 1951, in Columbus, Georgia. He was the son of the late Moses Lee Morman and Mary Price. Robert attended Shellman Vocational High School in Shellman, Georgia. He joined the United States Army and received his honorable discharge. Robert was blessed to be the father of four children. Later, he met and married Willie Eva Rogers, and to this union were born five children. He accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR early in life and became a member, minister and pastor ...

Ricky Dwayne Coachman, Sr., was born on September 19, 1969, in Donalsonville, Georgia. His parents are Wayne and Jackie Graham Coachman. Ricky accepted CHRIST at an early age at Holy Neck Missionary Baptist Church in Donalsonville under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Henry A. Washington. At Holy Neck, he served on the Junior Deacon Board and as Sunday School Superintendent, Youth Director and a member of the Male Chorus. Later, Ricky moved his Christian membership to the New ...

Mr. Roger Wayne Shuler, known fondly to all as Roger, left this world on September 24, 2025, at the age of 55, in the warm embrace of Dothan, Alabama. Born on September 18, 1970, Roger's life was a testament to the virtues of thoughtfulness, generosity, and gentleness, which he cultivated like the very fields he tended.Roger was a farmer by trade, a profession that suited his nurturing spirit perfectly. He believed in the honest work of his hands, the value of a hard day's toil, and the ...

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Lorene Sims Hopson was born on January 22, 1934, in Marianna, Florida, to the late Maggie Tanner Powell and J. Z. Sims.  She was the oldest of five siblings.  Lorene married the late Leroy Hopson Sr. in 1953.  She departed her earthly life on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in the emergency room of Donalsonville Hospital in Donalsonville, Georgia.   She leaves, to cherish her sweet memories one daughter, Dianne Hopson Daniels of Donalsonville, Georgia; three sons: ...