All Obituaries

Jake Roseborough was born on November 18, 1948 to the late Jessie Roseborough, Sr. and Laura Childs Roseborough in Miller County, Georgia. He joined Tabernacle Freewill Baptist Church at an early age.  Later in life, he married Flora Bryant in Holy Matrimony and to this union four children were born.  Jake farmed his entire life until his health failed.  He retired after 45 years. Jake departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his...

Eddie Will Johnson was born on November 29, 1944 in Early County, Georgia to Joe Nathan Johnson and Mattie Lee Cowart. Although he was born in Early County, he was raised and spent most of his youth in Miller County.  But that all changed, when he met Johnnie Mae Wimberly of Damascus, GA.  They were married in August 1966, and he found himself right back in Early County, GA!  Together they raised four children. Anyone who knew Eddie (including his wife!) knew that his true...

Adel Richard Curry, Jr. “Pie” was born on May 31, 1967, in Miller County, Georgia to Adel Curry, Sr. and Alice Lois Anderson Curry.  Pie was a hardworking man who worked in agriculture to make a living for his family. He married Maurice “Bit” Houston, the love of his life. To this union together they share three loving children.  On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany GA, Pie went home to be with Jesus after a battle...

Rosa Lee Jones was born on April 13, 1936 in Baker County, Georgia to the late Sam Jones and Beatrice Bodiford Jones. She joined Christ CME Church at an early age.  Rosa attended school in the rural schools of Baker County, GA.  Rosa was a homemaker.  She was a caring, loving, giving person. Sister was dedicated to her family and friends and welcomed all who came in contact with her.  Rosa was full of life and very independent. Rosa departed this life on Friday,...

Our beloved Susie Ann Stubbs was born on June 30, 1930, in Baker County, Georgia, to the late Jimmie and Jeffann Roberts Stubbs. Susie moved to Miami, Florida, marrying the late Sam Dunbar. Susie spent her life working in the hospitality industry, which began at a hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Susie was also employed at Victoria Hospital and Parkway Regional Hospital, where she prepared patients' meals and served physicians. Susie later returned to hospitality in the laundry...

Prince C. Jones was born on December 26, 2017 to the parents of Charlene Bell, Colquitt, Georgia and Cashad Jones, Thomasville, Georgia.  Prince was the second child among the three. Prince attended the Miller County Head Start where he loved going to school.  He loved baseball. On April 21, 2022, the Lord dispatched an angel to pick up Prince C. Jones, because he wanted to sit on his knees and to play in his garden. Prince leaves to cherish his memories: a loving mother and...

Emma was the third seed to blossom from the late Freddie Buggs, Sr. and Allie Mae Shuler Buggs on December 17, 1948 in Miller County, Georgia. In the early fifties she attended school at Lela under Mrs. Sally Graham and also attended church there under Pastor Lee. Later she attended Seminole County Training School and graduated with the Class of 1967. She continued her higher education at Macon Business College in Macon, Georgia. She retired from Food Giant of Atlanta, Georgia, continuing...

Andrew Washington was born on August 5, 1922, to the late Quill Washington, Sr. and Essie (Cook) Washington in Miller County, Georgia.  He was the youngest child of Quill and Essie Washington's 11 children, He confessed Christ at an early age and joined New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Miller County (Colquitt), GA.  He was united in Holy Matrimony in 1945 to Lossie Mae Lippett, to this union a son was born, Andrew Washington, Jr.  Mr....

Abraham Fountain was born on February 7, 1950 in Colquitt, Georgia to Lonie Fountain, Sr. and Susie Madax Fountain.  He was born and raised in a Christian loving home. He attended Bethel High School.  After graduating high school, he worked as a pulpwood truck driver.  Later, Abraham moved to Miami, FL where he became a heavy equipment operator for 33 years.  He returned to Colquitt, GA and stayed from 2009 until 2018.  From there, he moved to Orlando, FL and lived...

Alvin Jackson was born on May 6, 1961 to the late James Jackson and Annie Elizabeth Douglas Jackson in Colquitt, Georgia. Al was one of 14 children. At an early age, Alvin dedicated his life to Christ and joined Tabernacle Freewill Baptist Church. Alvin attended Bethel Elementary School and Miller County High School. After school, Alvin went into farming full time. In 1999, he made the decision to leave the farming life and move to Lawrenceville, Georgia. With this move, he worked a series...