Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Moultrie, GA & Colquitt County

Hubert Lewis Jordan

Hubert Lewis Jordan

Jul 7, 2025

Hubert Lewis Jordan, 71, of Moultrie, passed away at his home on Monday, July 7, 2025.

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 11:00am – 12:00pm at the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.

Born on December 18, 1953, in Sylvester, Georgia, he was the son of the late Ralph Lewis Jordan and Vester Dickens Jordan.

Born with a deep-rooted love...

Craig Twedell

Craig Twedell

Jul 7, 2025

Craig Stephen Twedell, 55, of Moultrie, passed away at his residence on Monday, July 7, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Tilson officiating.

Born December 1, 1969, in Gainesville, FL, he was the son of the late Stephen Edward Twedell and Suzanne Helen...

Michael Hugh Toms

Michael Hugh Toms

Jul 6, 2025

Michael Hugh Toms, 78, of Moultrie, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Baker Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Reverend Bruce Toms officiating.

He was born on March 27, 1947, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Charles Toms and Clara Jane Linder Toms. He served in the...

Jeffery Dean "Jeff" Lusby

Jeffery Dean "Jeff" Lusby

Jul 5, 2025

Jeffery Dean “Jeff” Lusby, 65, of Moultrie passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 18, 2025, in the Chapel of Baker Funeral Home.

Born January 26, 1960, in Reed City, MI. Mr. Lusby was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to baseball and football. He loved...

Betty Jean Branan

Betty Jean Branan

Jul 5, 2025

Betty Jean Roberts Branan, aged 87, passed away at home in Hiawassee, Georgia, on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Betty was born and raised in Crosland, Georgia amid a large farm family. Known as “Betsy” as a child, she loved school and reading, tagging along behind sister Hazel and brother Buddy at their renowned “peanut boils,” and picking blackberries with her...

Kenneth Dean "Kenny" Hamner

Kenneth Dean "Kenny" Hamner

Jul 4, 2025

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth Dean Hamner (Kenny), a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who left this world on July 4, 2025, at Pruitt Health Magnolia Manor. Kenny was born on January 17, 1945, in Tifton, Georgia.

Kenny and his family ran Hamner’s Grocery until its closure in the early 1990’s. He also...

Dewey Lastinger

Dewey Lastinger

Jul 2, 2025

Dewey Marvin Lastinger, 85, of Moultrie, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. Instead, his wish was for his family and friends to plant a tree in his memory—a lasting tribute to his life and the natural beauty he cherished. Mr. Lastinger...

James Franklin Laughter

James Franklin Laughter

Jul 1, 2025

James Franklin Laughter, 65, of Barney, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

No formal services will be held.

Mr. Laughter was born on January 8, 1960, to the late Robert Franklin Laughter and Mary Jacqueline Tyson Wooten in Chelsey, Massachusetts.

Survivors include his loving wife, Julia Nagal Laughter; daughters Mary Robin Rubeo Laughter and Hope Eden Laughter; sister...

Lottis Hardwick Barrett

Lottis Hardwick Barrett

Jun 28, 2025

Lottis Hardwick Barrett, 86, of Moultrie, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at The Orchard at Stone Creek in Hahira, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Mount Olive Baptist Church with Reverend Andy Cashwell and Rev. Herman Hampton officiating. A private interment will be held at Baker Hillcrest Memorial...

Ralph Kenneth Jones

Ralph Kenneth Jones

Jun 28, 2025

Ralph Kenneth Jones, 84, of Moultrie, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Legacy Village at Park Regency in Moultrie.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Ricky McLaughlin. Interment will follow at Baker Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

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

James Hunnicutt

James Hunnicutt

Jun 27, 2025

James Eldridge Hunnicutt, 80, of Norman Park, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.

No formal services will be held.

He was born in Norman Park, Georgia, on May 22, 1945, to the late O.S. Hunnicutt and Parra Lee Cox Hunnicutt. He served in the United States Army, worked as a farmer his entire life, and was...

Angeline Cribb Overman

Angeline Cribb Overman

Jun 27, 2025

Angeline Cribb Overman, 60, of Moultrie, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at Pruitt Health Magnolia Manor. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

She was born in Moultrie on December 21, 1964, to the late Walter Cribb and Carol Grayhouse Cribb. Mrs. Overman was a CNA for 21 years at Cobblestone Rehab and Nursing Home. She was of...

Harold Van Bullard

Harold Van Bullard

Jun 27, 2025

Harold Van Bullard, 63, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at Pruitt Health -Brownwood in Moultrie.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, June 29, 2025, in the chapel at Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Tommy Bussey officiating. Interment will follow at Baker Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born on January 11, 1962, in Adel to James E. Bullard...

Diane Brightwell Brantley

Diane Brightwell Brantley

Jun 26, 2025

Diane Brightwell Brantley passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at Community Hospice in Vidalia, Georgia, at the age of 77, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and wisdom. Born on March 1, 1948, in Moultrie, GA, Diane grew into a woman whose presence was a beacon of warmth in the lives of everyone she touched.

A celebration and memorial to...

Jan Clair Bridges

Jan Clair Bridges

Jun 25, 2025

Jan Clair Bridges, 73, of Moultrie passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on June 25, 2025.

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

Jan Clair was the daughter of the late George Lamar Bridges and Martha Kirkley Bridges of Moultrie. She was preceded in death by her brother, Marion Kirkley Bridges, and her...

James O'Neil Gibson, Sr.

James O'Neil Gibson, Sr.

Jun 25, 2025

James O’Neil Gibson, Sr., lovingly known as “Papa”, 73, of Moultrie, died Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Julian Griner officiating. Interment will follow at Greenfield Cemetery. O’Neil Gibson, II, Caden Maxwell, Neil Gibson, Valentine Oliva, Lynwood Gibson,...

Wanda Roberts Hamilton-Tyler

Wanda Roberts Hamilton-Tyler

Jun 24, 2025

Wanda Roberts Hamilton-Tyler, 82, of Noman Park, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Mitch Griffin and Reverend Evan Goforth officiating. Interment will follow at Cool Springs Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Norman Park....

Pedro "Pops" Lozano Garibay

Pedro "Pops" Lozano Garibay

Jun 22, 2025

Pedro “Pops” Lozano Garibay, 77, of Meigs, GA, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11:00 am in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Father Alfonso Gutierrez officiating. Interment will follow at Baker Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Pedro Garibay, Jr, Pedro Garibay...

Miyoja Tyler

Miyoja Tyler

Jun 20, 2025

Miyoja Tyler, 90, of Tampa, Florida, died Friday, June 20, 2025 at Keystone Place at Terra Bella, Tampa.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Deep Bottom Cemetery with Reverend Jim Horne officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home and Crematory.

Joseph Allan McCranie

Joseph Allan McCranie

Jun 19, 2025

Joseph Allan McCranie, 79, passed away on June 19, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Julian Griner officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Oakdale Church Cemetery.

He is survived by his only child, daughter, Kimari McCranie Rhoads; his remaining siblings, sister, Linda McCranie...