Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Moultrie, GA & Colquitt County

Auburn Stripling

Auburn Stripling

Sep 17, 2026

Auburn Stripling, 86, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

No formal service will be held.

Born on October 12, 1939, in Colquitt County, he was the son of the late Brinson Stripling and Ruth Harris Stripling.

Auburn loved reading the Bible and enjoyed fishing in his free time. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

He is survived...

John "Jon Jon" Glover

John "Jon Jon" Glover

Sep 16, 2026

John “Jon Jon” Ernest Glover, 57, of Norman Park, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at his residence.

A celebration of life will be held 4:00 pm Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Brandon Murkerson officiating. Trace Glover, Rowdy Carter, Luis Zamora, Kenny Cantrell, Jay Powell, Levi Jones, Jayce Powell, and Kofi Jenkins...

Jerry Paul Young, Sr.

Jerry Paul Young, Sr.

Sep 16, 2026

Jerry Paul Young, Sr., 85, of Norman Park, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Julian Griner officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. John Carpino, Jr., Jerry Dewayne Williams, Bill Strange, Shawn...

Charles Freddie "Buddy" Harrell

Charles Freddie "Buddy" Harrell

Sep 16, 2026

Charles Freddie “Buddy” Harrell, 83, of Norman Park, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home, with Reverend Jim Horne officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour before the service.

Born on June 10, 1943, in...

Jimmy "Greek" Georgiades

Jimmy "Greek" Georgiades

Sep 16, 2026

Jimmy “Greek” Georgiades, 78, of Omega, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Wilson Hospice House.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Bethel Baptist Church with Reverend Troy Dykes officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Church Cemetery. Randy Rathburn, Eric Huffman, Josh Lloyd, Devon Lloyd, Bryce Passmore, and Parker Huffman will serve...

Jaylene Johnson Hartley

Jaylene Johnson Hartley

Sep 15, 2026

Jaylene Johnson Hartley, 92, of Moultrie, died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at her home.

Jaylene Hartley will be cremated according to her wishes.

Born on July 15, 1934, in Sawmills, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Jay Johnson and Ennis Johnson. She was a homemaker who found joy in caring for her family. Above all, Jaylene loved her...

Susan "Susie" Marie Plymel Tucker

Susan "Susie" Marie Plymel Tucker

Sep 15, 2026

Susan “Susie” Marie Plymel Tucker, 73, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Stanley Norman officiating. Interment will follow at Murphy Cemetery. James Tucker, Carl Gay, Kevin Kelly, Jeffrey Fillyaw, Jeff Cooper,...

Rita Diane Croker

Rita Diane Croker

Sep 13, 2026

Rita Diane Croker, 62, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 11:00 am in the chapel at Baker Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Vada, Georgia. D’Andre Willimas, Mickey Hasty, Danny Jackson, Tyquan McNeal, Spanky Edmonds, and Devon Levart will serve...

Brenda Gail Lightsey

Brenda Gail Lightsey

Sep 13, 2026

Brenda Gail Lightsey, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 13, 2026.  

She treasured her family and enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards, and making memories with her grandbabies. Brenda's love, kindness, laughter, and strength will be deeply missed. 

She is survived by her daughters, Tracy Lightsey of...

Wanda Clark Potter

Wanda Clark Potter

Sep 13, 2026

Wanda Clark Potter, 65, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Archbold Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home, with Reverend Julian Griner officiating. Interment will be at Westview Cemetery.

Born on November 14, 1960, in Moultrie, Georgia, she was the daughter...

Joseph "Joey" Cleveland Pope, Jr.

Joseph "Joey" Cleveland Pope, Jr.

Sep 13, 2026

Joseph “Joey” Cleveland Pope, Jr., 65, of Norman Park, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Lifespring Community Church with Reverend Julian Griner officiating.

Born on July 27, 1961, in Moultrie, Georgia to the late J. C. Pope, Sr. and Nell Fender Pope. Mr....

Clarence Edwin Sealy

Clarence Edwin Sealy

Sep 12, 2026

Clarence Edwin Sealy, 68, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Community Hospice and Palliative Care in Jacksonville.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Aaron McCulley officiating. Interment will follow at Schley Cemetery. Chance Sealy, Ty Giles, Garrett Smith, Ryder Jolley,...

Helene Ann Gomulka

Helene Ann Gomulka

Sep 10, 2026

Helene Ann Gomulka, 72, of Moultrie, died Thursday, September 10,2026, at her home. 

No formal services will be held at this time. 

Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home & Crematory

Charles Eugene Harrison

Charles Eugene Harrison

Sep 10, 2026

Charles Eugene Harrison, 63, of Norman Park, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born on August 28, 1963, in Bartow, Florida, he was the son of the late Bernice Whidden and Charles Harrison.

Mr. Harrison is survived by his son, Billy Harrison and wife Marie of Thomasville; brother,...

Donnie Harold "Hal" Suber

Donnie Harold "Hal" Suber

Sep 10, 2026

Donnie Harold “Hal” Suber, 72, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Baker Funeral Home with the Reverend Julian Griner officiating. Interment will follow at Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. J.J. McMillan, Shannon Hart, Randy Rakestraw, Randy Thompson,...

Eunice Norman

Eunice Norman

Sep 10, 2026

Eunice Diane Norman, 63, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date at her home.

Born on August 10, 1963, in Moultrie, Georgia, she was the daughter of Laverne Gay Wilson and the late Hoyt Wilson.

Eunice was retired and enjoyed spending her time...

Leonard Martin Blaxton

Leonard Martin Blaxton

Sep 6, 2026

Leonard Martin Blaxton, 69, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Pruitt Health Brownwood in Moultrie.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Terry Siniard officiating.

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

Leonard was born on January 18,...

KathyLynn Warburg Duggins

KathyLynn Warburg Duggins

Sep 6, 2026

KathyLynn Duggins, of High Shoals, NC, formerly of Moultrie, GA, died on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, in Gastonia, NC.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Mr. Keith Warburg officiating. Interment will follow at Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be held an hour...

Dr. William Horace Chitty

Dr. William Horace Chitty

Sep 6, 2026

Dr. William Horace Chitty, 88, of Moultrie, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church Moultrie from 5:00-7:00 on Tuesday, September 8 and a celebration of life will be held Wednesday at 11:00 at First Baptist Church.

Born as the 5th generation on December 1, 1937 on the farm outside...

Jerome Louis Quinn

Jerome Louis Quinn

Sep 3, 2026

Jerome Louis Quinn, 48, of Norman Park, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the home of Ronald and Lidia Benson at 11:00 AM.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Phalen American Legion in St. Paul, Minnesota, from...