Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Moultrie, GA & Colquitt County

Donna Suzanne Durham

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,...

Tommy Lee Welch

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...

Danny Stanaland

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

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...

Benjamin Ray Fuller

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

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

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

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,...