Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Moultrie, GA & Colquitt County

Jackie Louise Hembree Denby

Jackie Louise Hembree Denby

Aug 6, 2025

Jackie Louise Hembree Denby, 82, of Moultrie, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at her home.

A private graveside service will be held.

Born on January 1, 1943, in Doerun, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Jackson (Jack) Hembree and Louise Canon Hembree and was a Doerun Church of God member.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jerry L. Jenkins

Jerry L. Jenkins

Aug 2, 2025

Jerry L. Jenkins, 70, of Moultrie, passed away on Saturday, August, 2, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Stanley Norman officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. Arnold Dell, Otis Bryant, Scott Bivins, Brad Mims,...

Gloria A. Penley

Gloria A. Penley

Aug 1, 2025

Gloria Alvarez Penley, 70, of Moultrie, passed away at Colquitt Regional Medical Center on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Born October 3, 1954, in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of Dora Santos Chance of Florida and the late Modesto Alvarez. Ms. Penley was a dental hygienist. She loved music, dancing, and animals.

She was preceded in death by her father, Modesto...

Deborah J. Crace

Deborah J. Crace

Aug 1, 2025

Deborah J. Crace, a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished member of her community, passed away on August 1, 2025.

Born to James and Jill Crace, Deborah was preceded in death by her loving parents. She carried forward their legacy with grace, grit, and a deep sense of familial pride, embodying the values they instilled in her throughout her life. Known...

Danny Joe Daniels

Danny Joe Daniels

Jul 31, 2025

Danny Joe Daniels, 74, of Norman Park, died on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his home.

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

Born on October 26, 1950, in Colquitt Co., Georgia, he was the son of the late Venable Joseph Daniels and Alma McCook Daniels. Danny had a deep love for the simple pleasures in life—catfish fishing...

Laverne Barfield Sealy

Laverne Barfield Sealy

Jul 30, 2025

Laverne Sealy, 85, of Moultrie, a cherished matriarch and guiding light to all who knew her, passed peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Julian Griner officiating. Interment will follow...

Luisa Perez

Luisa Perez

Jul 30, 2025

Luisa Perez, de 58 años, de Norman Park, falleció el miércoles 30 de julio de 2025 en su hogar, rodeada de su familia.

Los servicios fúnebres se llevarán a cabo el viernes 1 de agosto de 2025 a las 5:00 p.m. en la capilla de Baker Funeral Home, con el Pastor Carlos Dos Santos oficiando.

La visita será dos horas antes del...

Carolyn Ann McMurphy Gibson

Carolyn Ann McMurphy Gibson

Jul 25, 2025

Carolyn Ann McMurphy Gibson, 79, of Moultrie, died on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, Florida.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Wiard and Pastor Terron Stonecypher officiating. Interment will follow at Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Cody Brooks, Jacob Brooks, Jacob...

Marvin Wayne "Deak" Cooper

Marvin Wayne "Deak" Cooper

Jul 23, 2025

Marvin Wayne “Deak” Cooper, 89, of Pavo, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville.

Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, and funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m.

Deak was born on December 4, 1935, in Pavo, Georgia, to the late D. Guyton Cooper and Ella Mae Waters...

Randy Bannister

Randy Bannister

Jul 21, 2025

Hugh Randall “Randy” Bannister, Jr., 81, of Moultrie, passed away at Colquitt Regional Medical Center on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, July 25, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Julian Griner officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Baker Funeral Home.

Randy was raised...

Delories Hewiett Osteen

Delories Hewiett Osteen

Jul 20, 2025

Delories Hewiett O’Steen, 80, of Moultrie, died on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at home surround by her family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky McLaughlin officiating. Interment will follow at Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Thomas Roberts, Dakota Daniel, Dale Nichols, Sam Miller, Heath Massey and...

Gregory Schiess

Gregory Schiess

Jul 20, 2025

Gregory Lyman Schiess, 73, of Moultrie, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Autreyville Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Robert McCoy officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service time.

He was born on April 14, 1952, in Manchester,...

Glenn Hal Strickland

Glenn Hal Strickland

Jul 20, 2025

Glenn Hal Strickland, 72, of Ochlocknee, Georgia, passed away at Wellstar Health Medical Center of Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Steve Comer officiating. Interment to follow at Cobb-Suncrest Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour...

Hiram Roswell "H.R." Lastinger, Sr.

Hiram Roswell "H.R." Lastinger, Sr.

Jul 19, 2025

Hiram Roswell "H.R." Lastinger, Sr., 86, of Moultrie, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Nick Dawson officiating. Private interment will be at Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Ronald Norman Goldstein

Ronald Norman Goldstein

Jul 19, 2025

Ronald Norman Goldstein, 90, passed away peacefully at home. Born March 7, 1935, in Austin, Texas, to Morris and Sarah Goldstein, “Ronnie,” as he was affectionately known by family and friends, enjoyed an active and spirited childhood that included running multiple paper routes on his bicycle, playing basketball, and stocking shelves at the family business, Travis Furniture Company.

A strong student...

Nancy Roberts Hurst

Nancy Roberts Hurst

Jul 18, 2025

Nancy Marie Roberts Hurst, 81, of Norman Park, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral services with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 25, 2025 in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Jim Horne officiating. Interment will be at Rocky Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour before service...

Margaret Ann "Maggie" May

Margaret Ann "Maggie" May

Jul 16, 2025

Margaret Ann “Maggie” Clark May, 87, of Moultrie, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born on October 22, 1937, in Colquitt County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Paul James Clark and Ola Mae Pope Clark. Maggie devoted her life to caring for her home...

Thomas "Tommy" Marion Warner

Thomas "Tommy" Marion Warner

Jul 15, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Marion Warner,74, of Lake Park, passed away at Colquitt Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born on April 3, 1951, in Miami, Florida, he was the son of the late Marion Castle Warner and Helen Lorraine Gates Warner.

Tommy was a proud Air Force Military Brat. He...

Debra Wapinsky

Debra Wapinsky

Jul 13, 2025

Debra Wapinsky, 70 of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on July 13, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

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

She was born March 7, 1955, in Kearny, New Jersey, to the late John Muchnicki and Helen Reid Muchnicki.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother John Muchnicki

Debbie is...

Judy Elizabeth Faison

Judy Elizabeth Faison

Jul 12, 2025

Judy Elizabeth Chambers Faison, 84, of Hartsfield, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

 Born March 7, 1941, in Moultrie, Georgia, to the late Joseph Paul Chambers and Janie Elizabeth Pittman Chambers. A longtime secretary for the Colquitt County Board of Education, Mrs. Faison dedicated many years to supporting local students and staff with grace, patience,...