Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Moultrie, GA & Colquitt County

Jacqueline Morris Thompson

Jacqueline Morris Thompson

Jun 18, 2025

Jacqueline Morris “Jackie” Thompson, 63, of Moultrie, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at her home.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend F.L. Castle officiating. The family will receive friends and family immediately following the service.

Born on November 30, 1961, in Moultrie, she was the daughter...

Carol Denise Calloway

Carol Denise Calloway

Jun 18, 2025

Carol Denise Calloway, 60, of Moultrie, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

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

Born on June 29, 1964, in Moultrie, she was the daughter of Carolyn Ann McMurphy Gibson and the late Hubert Reynolds. She worked as a self-employed painter and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to...

Timothy Mark "Chevy" Hobgood, II

Timothy Mark "Chevy" Hobgood, II

Jun 18, 2025

Timothy Mark “Chevy” Hobgood, II, 34, of Hartsfield, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Billy Wilkes officiating. Interment will follow at Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Richard Bachelor, Michael Bachelor, Gary Bachelor, Taylor Bachelor, and Junior...

Glenda Carnley Bivins

Glenda Carnley Bivins

Jun 16, 2025

Glenda Carnley Bivins, 85, of Moultrie, died peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at First Baptist Church Moultrie with Reverend Dr. Hugh Ward, Reverend Matt Peek and Reverend Brian Blackburn officiating. Interment will follow at Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens. Glenda’s grandsons,...

Ethel Darlene Killgore

Ethel Darlene Killgore

Jun 14, 2025

Ethel Darlene Kelley Killgore, 61, of Bristol, Florida, formerly of Moultrie, died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Pastor William Coburn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Born on October 21, 1963, in...

Elena Magaña Soria

Elena Magaña Soria

Jun 9, 2025

Elena Magaña Soria, 70, of Moultrie, died Monday, June 9, 2025, at PruittHealth Magnolia Manor.

The family will receive friends for a public visitation on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A private family burial will take place at Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, with Deacon Diego Castro officiating.

Born on June 8, 1955, in Jaripo, Michoacan, Mexico, she was the...

Michael Allen McMurphy

Michael Allen McMurphy

Jun 8, 2025

Michael Allen McMurphy, 62, of Moultrie, died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his home.

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

Born on July 8, 1962, in Moultrie, Georgia, he was the son of James William McMurphy and Mary Louise Cox McMurphy. A dedicated farm laborer, Michael took pride in his hard work and strong work ethic. He...

Helen Tucker Bennett

Helen Tucker Bennett

Jun 7, 2025

Helen Tucker Bennett, 93, of Moultrie, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Autreyville Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Robert McCoy. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. Brent Bennett, Brian Bennett, Owen Bennett, Tommy Kenyon, Ross Thomas, and Rett Thomas will serve as pallbearers.

The...

Andrew William Clark

Andrew William Clark

Jun 7, 2025

Andrew William “Drew” Clark, 37, of Moultrie, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Friendship Alliance Church with Pastor Steve Scarrow and Pastor John Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow at China Grove Church Cemetery. Matt...

David Mackie

David Mackie

Jun 3, 2025

David Mackie, 83, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Senior Care in Moultrie.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Karen Pittman Thompson

Karen Pittman Thompson

Jun 3, 2025

Karen Pittman Thompson, 70, of Moultrie, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, June 6, 2025, in the chapel at Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Julian Griner officiating.

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

Born August 25, 1954, in Pavo, Georgia,...

Jimmy Allen Poole

Jimmy Allen Poole

May 23, 2025

Jimmy Allen Poole, age 64 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, in Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay.

Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Thursday, May 29, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Lenox City Cemetery in Lenox, Georgia.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at Baker Funeral...

Beverly Ann Yancey Bowman

Beverly Ann Yancey Bowman

May 22, 2025

Beverly Ann Yancey Bowman, 71, of Norman Park, died at her home on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Services have been entrusted to Baker Funeral Home and Crematory

Jene Blake "Chubby" Alderman

Jene Blake "Chubby" Alderman

May 22, 2025

Jene Blake “Chubby” Alderman, 83, of Berlin, died at his home on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Thomas Parrish officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Church Cemetery. Blake Byington, Lazaro Monzon, Chris Gay, Brian Young, and JonDavid Gay, will all...

Linda Diane Willingham

Linda Diane Willingham

May 21, 2025

Linda Diane Rogers Willingham, 64, of Moultrie, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

No formal service will be held.

Born on August 24, 1960, in Pavo, Georgia to the late Grady Thomas Rogers and Emma Jane Jordan Rogers. She worked at a saw mill for many years and was of the Baptist faith. Linda enjoyed working on...

Herbert Connell

Herbert Connell

May 20, 2025

W. Herbert Connell, 82, of Moultrie, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 11:00 am at Hopewell Church Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Josh Purvis officiating.

Born October 31, 1942, in Moultrie, GA, he was the son of the late Wade Spartman Connell and Thelma Davis Connell. Mr. Connell was...

Arther Jay Clayton, Sr.

Arther Jay Clayton, Sr.

May 18, 2025

Arther Jay Clayton, Sr., 74, passed away on May 18, 2025, in Tift County.

A celebration of life with military honors will be held at a later date in Hawaii.

He was born on May 31, 1950, in Moultrie, Georgia, to the late Hugh Lester Clayton and Ollie Sandra Lamar Clayton. Born with an unwavering sense of duty and honor, Arther Jay...

John Patrick Rentz

John Patrick Rentz

May 17, 2025

John Patrick Rentz, 88, of Lake Park, formerly of Norman Park, died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Deep Bottom Cemetery in Norman Park. Keith Rentz, Hunter Rentz, Ben McGuire, Brayden McGuire, Greg Harrell, and John...

Wallace Pezent

Wallace Pezent

May 16, 2025

Wallace Pezent, 82, of Norman Park, formerly of Jackson, Alabama, died Friday, May 16, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Baker Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jose Antonio Hernandez Gonzalez

Jose Antonio Hernandez Gonzalez

May 16, 2025

Jose Antonio Hernandez Gonzalez, de 85 años, residente de Moultrie, falleció el viernes 16 de mayo de 2025 en su hogar, rodeado de su familia.

Un servicio privado para la familia se llevará a cabo en una fecha posterior.

Nacido el 24 de mayo de 1939 en Holguín, Cuba, era hijo de los fallecidos Jose Hernandez Carballo y Eladia Gonzalez Pino. Trabajó...