Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Moultrie, GA & Colquitt County

Linda Howard Hall

Linda Howard Hall

Jun 18, 2026

Linda Lee Howard Hall, 83, of Norman Park, died on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Julian Griner officiating. Bobby Hall, Brandon Sellers, Garrett Bullington and Dusty Kearce will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be...

Edgar "Eddie" Walden, Jr.

Edgar "Eddie" Walden, Jr.

Jun 16, 2026

Edgar “Eddie” Walden, Jr., 85, of Moultrie, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Blaine Walden and Reverend Jason Edwards officiating. Brice Redding, Blake Redding, Jacob Walden, Ethan Walden,...

Stephen Bisogni

Stephen Bisogni

Jun 15, 2026

Stephen Bisogni, 64, of Moultrie, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Pruitt Health Sylvester.

Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home and Crematory.

Carolyn Kent Croft

Carolyn Kent Croft

Jun 14, 2026

Carolyn Kent Croft, 78, of Moultrie, died Saturday, June 14, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Julian Griner officiating. Zane Craven, Burt Craven, Jack Kent, Josh Kent, Jody Redding, and Owen Croft will serve as pallbearers. Interment...

William "Bill" Yearta

William "Bill" Yearta

Jun 14, 2026

William M. (Bill) Yearta, 94, of Moultrie, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Hugh B. Ward and Mr. Steve Bass officiating. A private interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. John Yearta, Cliff Yearta,...

Diane Jackson

Diane Jackson

Jun 13, 2026

Diane Holton Jackson, 68, of Moultrie, died on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Born on August 16, 1957, in Moultrie, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Eugene Holton and Dorothy Brinson. Mrs. Jackson was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her...

Carolyn Dorminey Norman

Carolyn Dorminey Norman

Jun 13, 2026

Carolyn Dorminey Norman, 82, of Norman Park, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her residence.

Born on April 17, 1944, in Colquitt County to the late Willis Dorminey and Hattie Tillman Dorminey. She worked as a nurse at Adel Nursing Home for many years before her retirement and was known for her caring nature and commitment to helping...

Linda Bray Holloway

Linda Bray Holloway

Jun 9, 2026

Linda Bray Holloway, 75, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her residence.

Per Ms. Holloway wishes, no formal services will be held.

She was born on July 4, 1950, in Rapid City, South Dakota. She worked at Walmart for 22 years as a greeter until her retirement in 2020.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Leon Holloway.

She is survived...

Darin Eugene Merritt

Darin Eugene Merritt

Jun 8, 2026

Darin Eugene Merritt, 59, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away at his home on Monday, June 8, 2026.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Born on January 17, 1967,...

Harold “Pops” Hines

Harold “Pops” Hines

Jun 6, 2026

Harold “Pops” Hines, 83, of Moultrie, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Joey Sanders, Zack Hines, and Jennifer Stanaland officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour before the service from 1:00-2:00 pm.

Mr. Hines was born on...

Gerald Grady Pendarvis

Gerald Grady Pendarvis

Jun 6, 2026

Gerald Grady Pendarvis, 81, of Norman Park, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Zach Abell and Reverend Thomas Morey officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memory Gardens. Glenn Pendarvis, Johnny McDonald, Chris Pendarvis,...

Patrick Allen Burke

Patrick Allen Burke

Jun 4, 2026

Patrick “Patty Cake” Allen Burke, 44, of Moultrie, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home.

A family memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Born on September 5, 1981, in Albany, Georgia, he was the son of Joe Burke and the late Joyce Darlene McGee Burke.

Patrick Allen “Patty Cake” Burke was a one-of-a-kind man. Pat loved his...

Thomas "Tommy" Lavon Curles

Thomas "Tommy" Lavon Curles

Jun 3, 2026

Thomas “Tommy” Lavon Curles, 78, of Valdosta, formerly of Moultrie, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 am -12:00 noon in the Chapel of Baker Funeral Home.

Born on July 30, 1947, in Moultrie, Georgia, Tommy was the son of the late Jacob Summerlin and Mammie Johnson Summerlin. He retired...

Wanda Magdaline Hinton

Wanda Magdaline Hinton

Jun 3, 2026

Wanda Magdaline Hinton, 83, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Pruitt Health Magnolia Manor.

Graveside services will be held Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 am at Reedy Creek Community Cemetery with the Reverend David Walden officiating.

Born on March 18, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Charles Other Hinton, Jr. and Edith Harper. Ms. Hinton...

Matthew Joseph Selph

Matthew Joseph Selph

May 30, 2026

Matthew Joseph Selph, 29, of Moultrie, died on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

Born on September 24, 1996, in Moultrie, Georgia, he was the son of John Wesley Selph and Tonya Faye Melton. After graduating from high school, Matthew worked as a welder for Southern Woods Components.

Matthew loved his family deeply, especially...

Catherine "Cat" Strange Elkins Hiers

Catherine "Cat" Strange Elkins Hiers

May 29, 2026

Catherine “Cat” Strange Elkins Hiers, 80, of Moultrie, died on Friday, May 29, 2026, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Hugh B. Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. Bowen Johnson, Buster Elkins, Zane Johnson, Landon Griffin, Nathan Corley, and...

Amalia Salas Zacariaz

Amalia Salas Zacariaz

May 28, 2026

Amalia Salas Zacariaz, de 59 años, de Omega, falleció el jueves 28 de mayo de 2026 en el Hospital de la Universidad Emory.

Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo a las 4:00 p.m. el martes 2 de junio de 2026 en la capilla de Baker Funeral Home. La sepultura se realizará posteriormente en Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

La familia recibirá a los...

George Thomas Brack

George Thomas Brack

May 28, 2026

George Thomas Brack, 68, of Norman Park, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Baer officiating.  

Born on December 5, 1957, in Hawaii, he was the son of the late George Talmadge...

Mary Dell Ewer- Hart

Mary Dell Ewer- Hart

May 24, 2026

Mary Dell Ewer-Hart, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home at Legacy Village on May 24, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Stephen Adcock officiating.

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

Mary Dell was preceded in death by her beloved...

Wilma Kimbrell

Wilma Kimbrell

May 24, 2026

Wilma Herrington Kimbrell, 97, of Moultrie, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Colquitt Senior Care.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Cool Springs Baptist Church in Sale City with Reverend Wayne Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Akridge Cemetery. Richard Beasley, Darren Hembree, Bryan Hamm, Andy Parker, Blake Richter, and T.J. Mims will...