Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Moultrie, GA & Colquitt County

Phillip Leavins

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

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

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...

Faye Ruth Holland

Faye Ruth Holland

Jun 22, 2026

Faye Ruth McAnally Holland, 93, of Moultrie, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Legacy Village at Park Regency. 

No formal services will be held.

Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home and Crematory.

Darlene L. King

Darlene L. King

Jun 21, 2026

Darlene Boerner King, 97, of Moultrie, Ga., passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Pruitt Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held in Winner, South Dakota, where she will be buried next to her husband.

Born June 27, 1928, in Winner, South Dakota, she was the daughter of Amelia and Carlyle Boerner. She was a homemaker in her early years and...

Gwen Tucker Turner

Gwen Tucker Turner

Jun 21, 2026

Gwen Tucker Turner, 83, of Moultrie, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Golden Apple in Moultrie, Georgia.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Moultrie with Brother Charlie Tucker officiating.

Born on September 18, 1942, in Moultrie, Georgia, she was the daughter of Geo Dewey...

Wandell Eugene " Buddy " Hart

Wandell Eugene " Buddy " Hart

Jun 20, 2026

Wandell Eugene “Buddy” Hart, 77, of Moultrie, died Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Hersaid Romero. Interment will follow at China Grove Cemetery. Jared Craven, Dustin Hart, Josh Hart, Matt Craven, Bob Hart, and Brody Herring will all...

Alfred J. Poole

Alfred J. Poole

Jun 20, 2026

Alfred J. Poole, 72, of Moultrie, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

No formal services will be held at this time.

Mr. Poole was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan who loved watching football. He also enjoyed playing golf with his friends and spending time fishing.

He is survived by his special friend, Coleen May of Moultrie; and...

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...