Obituaries

Dec 17, 2017

Mrs. Norma Jean Rich Mitchell, author, song writer, and Pastor of Believer’s Full Gospel Church was promoted to heaven on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, GA.  A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Rose Lane Cemetery in Box Springs, GA with Rev. Bennie Mitchell officiating.

Mrs. Mitchell was...

Dec 16, 2017

Mr. Robert Larry Dillard, 80, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Kindred Hospice in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Buena Vista First Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Hess and Rev. Harold Grimsley officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday,...

Dec 8, 2017

Minnie L. Youngblood of Ozark, Alabama peacefully passed away Friday December 8, 2017. She was at her home shared by her son-in- law and daughter LTC (Retired) Dale and Judy Alldredge. She passed away following a long illness of Alzheimer/dementia.

Graveside funeral services were held at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Buena Vista Cemetery in Buena Vista, Georgia....

Dec 6, 2017

Dec 2, 2017

Melanie Ann (Matteson) Cornelius, 65, of Buena Vista, GA, formerly of Saegertown, PA, passed away at her home on December 2, 2017 after a lengthy illness.

Melanie was born April 10, 1952 in Meadville, PA to James and Marie (Gibson) Matteson.  She married Larry Cornelius on December 2, 1972.  Melanie was a licensed practical nurse and worked for Crawford County...

Dec 2, 2017

Ms. Jacqueline “Jackie” Crum Alonge, passed away on December 2, 2017 at her residence. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Watson-Tante Funeral Home.

Ms. Alonge was born on November 3, 1964 in Columbus, OH to Donald Provance and Barbara Crum.  She enjoyed being creative with nature and being outdoors.  Jackie also...

Nov 20, 2017

BOX SPRINGS, GA --- Terry Fuller, 60, passed away at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA on November 20, 2017.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November, 22, 2017 at Geneva Baptist Church at 3:00 PM.   Reverend Wade Dawson and Reverend Kenneth Jeffries will officiate.  The family will greet friends on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, from 6-8pm at Watson-Tante...

Nov 18, 2017

Charles McCall Clements, III, 75, passed away at Halcyon Hospice in Atlanta, GA on November 18, 2017.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November, 21, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Buena Vista at 2:00 PM.   Reverend Chris Hess and Reverend Harold Grimsley will officiate.  The family will greet friends at the church beginning at 1:00 PM until service...

Nov 13, 2017

ELLAVILLE, GA— Mrs. Linda Carol Bray, 69, of Americus, GA died Monday, November 13, 2017 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Mark Williams and Mr. Edgar Player officiating.  Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Darren Player, J. R. Player, Cecil Albritton...

Nov 10, 2017

James Larry Welch, 73, of Buena Vista, GA, died Friday, November 10, 2017 at Four County Health and Rehab in Richland, GA.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery with Clarence Welch officiating.

Mr. Welch was born July 10, 1944, in Marion County the son of the...

Nov 9, 2017

Mr. Ronnie Elmer Stuckey, 70, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM in Andersonville National Cemetery with Rev. Prathan Powell officiating.  The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2:00–4:00 PM. The family will also receive friends...

Nov 5, 2017

Mr. William Samuel Waters, 52, passed away on November 5, 2017 in Columbus, GA.  Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 in the chapel of Watson-Giddens Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Bro. Mike Brandenburg and Hamilton Waters officiating. 

Survivors include his father, Charles Waters of Butler, GA; and a brother, Hamilton Waters of Butler, GA. Several...

Oct 29, 2017

Ms. Lola Ann Whitley Garcia, 70, of Plains, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017, at Lillian G. Carter Nursing Center in Plains, GA. 

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Mauk Cemetery with Rev. Larry Steagall officiating. The family will greet friends at Watson-Tante Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 31,...

Oct 28, 2017

     ELLAVILLE, GA --- Mr. Grady Stout Harbuck, age 53, of Mauk, GA, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Flagstaff, AZ.  A visitation will be held Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 at Watson-Giddens Funeral Home.  

      Mr. Harbuck was born March 17, 1964 in Americus, GA, the son of Dorene Raybon and the late James...

Oct 22, 2017

ELLAVILLE, GA—Mr. Donnie “Pojoe” Tillman Little, age 56 of Ellaville, GA died, Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  Rev. Jimmy Chapman and Rev. Joel Smith will officiate.  Pallbeares will...

Oct 16, 2017

Mr. Ernest Merrell Bailey, 79, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Grace Baptist Church, Hwy 271 with Rev. Chris Wooden officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends at Watson-Giddens Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from...

Oct 14, 2017

ELLAVILLE, GA-Mrs. Eula Hegwood Clemmons, 87, of Ellaville, passed away early Saturday morning, October 14, 2017 at Perfect Care in Americus, GA..  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Ellaville Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Smith officiating.  

     Mrs. Clemmons was born on June 11, 1930 to Arthur S. Hegwood...

Oct 11, 2017

Mr. Charles Wilson, 61, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at Magnolia Manor in Columbus, GA.  A graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, October 16, 2017, at 11:00AM at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Buena Vista, GA, with Rev. Kenny Gooch officiating.  Visitation for Mr. Wilson will be held at Watson-Tante...

Oct 2, 2017

MAUK, GA --- Mr. Thomas Steve Mathews, 77, of Mauk, GA, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017, at his residence.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at Oakland Church of God Cemetery with Rev. Luke Forsyth officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 4, 2017...

Sep 30, 2017

Mrs. Laura Victoria Harvey, 47, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services will be private.

Mrs. Harvey was born February 15, 1970 to the late Leonard Strickland and Alphia Smith in Columbus, GA.  She was a member of Mauk Baptist Church.  Laura loved children and was always there to open her door to any child...