Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Moultrie, GA & Colquitt County

Jaime Lopez Ambriz

Jaime Lopez Ambriz

Aug 18, 2026

Jaime Lopez Ambriz, de 47 años, residente de Moultrie, falleció el martes 18 de agosto de 2026 en Archbold Medical Center.

Se celebrará una Misa de Cuerpo Presente el viernes 21 de agosto de 2026, a las 6:00 p.m., en la capilla de Baker Funeral Home, oficiada por el Padre Paul O’Connell.

La familia recibirá a familiares y amigos una hora antes...

Carl Walker

Carl Walker

Aug 18, 2026

Carl Walker, 72, of Moultrie, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at his residence surrounded by family.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Julian Griner officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Born on March 19, 1954, in Mitchell County....

Linda Belle Nevels Carnes

Linda Belle Nevels Carnes

Aug 16, 2026

Linda Belle Nevels Carnes, 84, of Moultrie, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Marlon Daniels, Mr. Philip Brinson, and Reverend Matt Greene officiating. Interment will follow at Cobb/Suncrest Memorial Gardens...

Juana Amaro Garcia

Juana Amaro Garcia

Aug 16, 2026

Juana Amaro García, de 71 años, residente de Berlin, Georgia, falleció el domingo 16 de agosto de 2026 en su domicilio.

No se realizará ningún servicio fúnebre formal.

Juana nació el 11 de noviembre de 1954 en México. Era hija de los difuntos José Amaro García y Cruz Amaro García.

Tras graduarse de la preparatoria, Juana trabajó como empleada doméstica. Le gustaba tocar...

Betty Jane Polson

Betty Jane Polson

Aug 15, 2026

Betty Jane Rutter Polson, 71, of Moultrie, formerly of Jesup, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Meigs Mennonite Church in Meigs, Georgia, with Reverend Greg Yoder officiating.

Born on December 27, 1954, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter...

Naomi Rebecca "Becky" Hancock

Naomi Rebecca "Becky" Hancock

Aug 14, 2026

Naomi Rebecca "Becky" Hancock, 80, of Norman Park, passed away Friday August 14, 2026, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, August, 18, 2026, 11: 00 am at Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Clingan officiating. Interment will be on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 11:00 am at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, 2299 Rosebud Rd SW, Grayson, GA...

Billy Gene Turner

Billy Gene Turner

Aug 11, 2026

Billy Gene Turner, 86, of Moultrie, Georgia, departed this earthly life on August 11, 2026.

 A celebration of life will be held at the First Methodist Church Chapel in Moultrie, Georgia, on August 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 10:00 a.m.

Billy was born on July 12, 1940, to parents Robert Lee Turner...

Miguel Rivera Najar

Miguel Rivera Najar

Aug 11, 2026

Miguel Rivera Najar, de 73 años, de Moultrie, falleció el martes 11 de agosto de 2026 en su hogar, rodeado de su familia.

Se celebrará una Misa de Funeral Cristiano el jueves 13 de agosto de 2026 a las 2:00 p.m. en la capilla de Baker Funeral Home, oficiada por el Padre Paul O’Connell. El sepelio tendrá lugar después de la...

Marolyn Gail Dean Hall

Marolyn Gail Dean Hall

Aug 5, 2026

Marolyn Gail Dean Hall, 79, of Pavo, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

The Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Ione Full Gospel Lighthouse Church near Pavo, Georgia.

Mrs. Hall was born on July 25, 1947, in Pavo, Georgia, to the late David Austin Dean and Irene Peek Dean.

In...

William "Billy" Thomas Cole

William "Billy" Thomas Cole

Aug 5, 2026

William “Billy” Thomas Cole, 74, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his residence surrounded by family.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. David Benton. Per his wishes, his remains will be spread at the Big Bayou Creek...

Mary Wolinski Powell

Mary Wolinski Powell

Aug 2, 2026

Mary Wolinski Powell, 80, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Legacy Village.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am on Friday, August 7, 2026 in the Langdale Chapel at First Baptist Church, Valdosta, Georgia.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church.

Born on March 14, 1946, in Valdosta, Georgia, she...

Dawn Krauss

Dawn Krauss

Jul 27, 2026

Dawn Marie Smith Weaver Krauss, 56, of Pavo, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Born on November 13, 1969, in Galion, Ohio, she was the daughter of Vickie Ann Smiley...

Nettie "Tiny" Katherine Fletcher Canady

Nettie "Tiny" Katherine Fletcher Canady

Jul 25, 2026

Nettie “Tiny” Katherine Fletcher Canady, 92, of Lenox, died Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Senior Care.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Brad Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Omega City Cemetery.

The family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the...

DeLane Smith

DeLane Smith

Jul 24, 2026

DeLane Smith, 70, of Pavo, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with family and friends sharing their favorite memory. Interment will follow at Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Michael Forston, Cole Groves, Corey Morrison, Bruce Morton, Jerome Roberts, and...

Robert Michael Trent

Robert Michael Trent

Jul 23, 2026

Robert Michael Trent, 67, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

No formal services will be held. 

He was born on November 8, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He worked in construction for many years and served in the United States Air Force.

Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home and Crematory.

William Danny Baker

William Danny Baker

Jul 23, 2026

William Danny Baker, 73, of Norman Park, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Buck Creek Church Cemetery with Reverend James Williams officiating.

The family will receive friends at Baker Funeral Home on Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 4:00-5:00 PM.

Born on...

Linda Tucker Hiers

Linda Tucker Hiers

Jul 22, 2026

Linda Tucker Hiers, 84, of Moultrie passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Baker Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.

Born October 21, 1941, in Moultrie, Georgia, to the late AC and Thelma Tucker, Linda’s life was full of creative and...

Robert "Bob" McNeill Rice

Robert "Bob" McNeill Rice

Jul 21, 2026

Robert “Bob” McNeill Rice, 80, of Perry, died Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Summerhill Senior Living Community in Perry, Georgia.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be held Friday, July 24, 2026, at Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery at 10:00 am with Reverend Julian Griner officiating.

Born on October 28, 1945, in Blakely, Georgia, he was the son of the late Robert Rice...

Jerrell Jarvis

Jerrell Jarvis

Jul 21, 2026

Jerrell Jarvis, 79, of Moultrie, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Caleb Davis officiating. 

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Born on November 24, 1946, in Moultrie,...

Dalton Ansel Gandy, Jr.

Dalton Ansel Gandy, Jr.

Jul 21, 2026

Dalton Ansel Gandy, Jr., 78, of Moultrie, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 27, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with the Reverend Stanley Norman officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Born on January 28, 1948, in...