Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Moultrie, GA & Colquitt County
David Figueroa Ruiz
Jul 9, 2026
David Figueroa Ruiz, de 86 años, de Moultrie, falleció el jueves 9 de julio de 2026 en su residencia.
Los servicios fúnebres se celebrarán el lunes 13 de julio de 2026 a las 3:00 de la tarde en la capilla de Baker Funeral Home. La sepultura se llevará a cabo a continuación en Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
La familia recibirá a familiares y...
Charles Alvis Benton, Sr.
Jul 8, 2026
Charles Alvis Benton, Sr., 80, of Norman Park, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Alvis was born on November 30, 1945, in Thomasville, Georgia, to the late Willie Lee Benton and Estelle NeSmith Benton. He worked as a truck driver for Southern AG and...
Jimmy Jonathan Burgess
Jul 7, 2026
Jimmy Burgess, 79, died Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Zion Grove Assembly of God Church with Reverend Ken Burgess officiating. Cole Fallin, Chris Booth, Cody Roberts, Jake Peach, Brandon Peach, Fallin Key will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Born August...
Carolyn Crumpton Waites
Jul 7, 2026
Carolyn Crumpton Waites, 87, of Moultrie, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Colquitt Senior Care.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Buck Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Christopher House and Reverend Alan Tillman officiating. Brayden Bock, Lane Bennett, Wes Copeland, Barry Bennett, Josh House, and Chad Roberts will serve as pallbearers....
Jose "Joe" Francisco Abreu
Jul 5, 2026
Jose “Joe” Francisco Abreu, 80, of Moultrie, crossed over on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his home.
A Requiem Mass for Mr. Jose Francisco "Joe" Abreu will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at St. Mark's Anglican Church, with Fr. Jay Thomas and Fr. Will McQueen officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather in thanksgiving for Joe's...
Mary Ethel Faircloth
Jul 2, 2026
Mary Ethel Gaddis Faircloth, 75, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Mr. Joe Faircloth officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Born on November 30, 1950, in Bainbridge,...
Donald Everett May
Jul 2, 2026
Donald Everett May left his earthly home, which he loved dearly, to go to his eternal home on July 2, 2026, at the age of 79.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Buck Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
James Sutton, Sean Ladson, Sean Parnes,...
Romaldo Ramirez
Jul 1, 2026
Ronaldo Ramirez, 57, of Moultrie, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville.
No formal services will be held.
Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home and Crematory.
Carmen Rooney
Jul 1, 2026
Carmen Rooney, 80, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at The Homestead at Colquitt Manor.
No formal service will be held.
Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home and Crematory.
Tommy Lee Welch
Jun 30, 2026
Tommy Lee Welch, 65, of Pavo, Georgia, died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Born on January 23, 1961, in Homerville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Dewey “Doc” Welch and Mary Lou Baldree Welch. Mr. Welch worked as an equipment operator at Meherrin Fertilizer for more than 30 years, where he was known for his...
Kellen Brooks Mullis
Jun 29, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that Kellen Brooks Mullis, 25, of Aragon, GA, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, June 29, 2026. Born January 29, 2001, in Tifton, GA, Kellen was the son of Eugene Mullis JR and the late Carla Liane Mullis.
Kellen graduated from Tift County High School in May 2019. He continued...
Danny Stanaland
Jun 29, 2026
Danny Ray Stanaland, 75, of Norman Park, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Southside Baptist Church in Norman Park, Georgia, with Reverend Michael Baer officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The deacons of Southside Baptist Church will serve as...
Terrell Lewis Stallings
Jun 28, 2026
Terrell Lewis Stallings, 62, died peacefully at his home on June 28, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in the chapel at Baker Funeral Home, with Reverend Julian Griner officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service starting at 1:00 pm at Baker Funeral Home.
Born...
Donna Suzanne Durham
Jun 27, 2026
Donna Suzanne Durham, 46, of Moultrie, died on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Heritage Church in Moultrie, Georgia, with Reverend Dennis Taylor, Reverend Mark Cunningham, and Mr. Donnie Edwards officiating.
Jennifer Thomas, Janet Sexton, Amanda Weeks, Mary Lynn Hayden,...
Benjamin Ray Fuller
Jun 27, 2026
Benjamin Ray Fuller, 56, of Moultrie, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
A private family service will be held.
Ben was born on July 3, 1969, in Miami, Florida. He was the son of Ann Morris Fuller and the late Arthur C. “Art” Fuller. Ben was the former owner of Fuller's Fried Chicken, where he had the pleasure of serving countless...
Axel Cade Sexton
Jun 26, 2026
Axel Cade Sexton, 5, of Moultrie, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Macon Navicent Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, July 3, 2026, in the Chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Julian Griner officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service.
Born on April 16, 2021, in Moultrie, Georgia, he was...
John Howell “Jack” Heard
Jun 26, 2026
John Howell “Jack” Heard passed away peacefully at home the early morning of Friday, June 26, 2026.
Born October 1, 1948, he was the son of Howell Crane “Duck” Heard and Mary Catherine Shipp Heard of Moultrie, Georgia. He attended Colquitt County schools and was a graduate of the Moultrie High School Class of 1966. In his teenaged years, Jack became...
Phillip Leavins
Jun 23, 2026
Phillip Leavins, 72, of Moultrie, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Pruitt Health Sunrise in Moultrie.
No formal services will be held.
Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mary Elizabeth Tucker Harrell
Jun 22, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Tucker Harrell, 78, of Moultrie, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Pruitt Health Magnolia Manor.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 26, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Elder Lamar Burkett and Reverend Stanley Norman officiating. Eric York, Ross York, Steven Harrell, Tyler Harrell, Ryan York, Al York, and...
William "Billy" Henry Beverly
Jun 22, 2026
William “Billy” Henry Beverly, 78, of Moultrie, Georgia, died Monday, June 22, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.
Born on February 18, 1948 in Moultrie, Georgia, he was the son of the late O.Z. Beverly and Juanita Elizabeth Baxley Weeks. He worked in the maintenance department for Kelley Manufacturing Co. and was of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services will be held on...


