Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Moultrie, GA & Colquitt County

Jessie Ruth Alday

Jessie Ruth Alday

Oct 29, 2025

Jessie Ruth Bruner Alday, 80, of Moultrie, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Colquitt Senior Care.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born on December 31, 1944, in Blakely, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Bennie Bruner and Jessie Lee Calloway Bruner. She dedicated her life to caring for her home and those she loved...

Julia Mayne McLaughlin

Julia Mayne McLaughlin

Oct 27, 2025

Julia Mayne McLaughlin passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 88.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Baker Funeral Home.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Born July 2, 1937, in Anniston, Alabama, Julia was...

Robert Stanley Barden

Robert Stanley Barden

Oct 27, 2025

Robert Stanley Barden, 71, of Moultrie, died on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

Born on January 18, 1954, in Moultrie, he was the son of the late John Wesley Barden and Elizabeth Thomas Barden Glass. After his father’s passing, he was lovingly raised by Jack Glass. He loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed reading in his quiet...

Gary Hancock

Gary Hancock

Oct 26, 2025

Gary Albert Hancock, 82, of Moultrie, formerly of Albany, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Burr Oak, Kansas.

Born on February 18, 1943, in Burr Oak, KS, he was the son of the late Albert Clell Hancock and Gertude Allen Miller Hancock....

Keith Truelove

Keith Truelove

Oct 23, 2025

Keith Wayne Truelove, 63, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, on Monday, October 27, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Shannon Partain officiating. Interment will follow at Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Christian Truelove, Braxton Truelove, Jacob Truelove, Corey Truelove, David Law, and Dean Sperry will serve as...

Robert Allen Ray

Robert Allen Ray

Oct 21, 2025

Robert Allen Ray, 64, of Norman Park, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center.

A family gathering will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the home of Erica Morton.

Born on August 1, 1961, in Moultrie, GA. He was the son of the late T. J. Ray and Barbara Ann Elliott Wright....

Terry McClelland

Terry McClelland

Oct 20, 2025

Terry Dwayne McClelland, 59, of Lenox, died Monday, October 20, 2025, in Moultrie.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m.on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends and family at the home of Mandi McClelland, 13 Bracken Dr., Moultrie, Georgia 31768.

Born on December 28, 1965, in Tifton, Georgia, he was the...

Leah Loraine Cooper

Leah Loraine Cooper

Oct 19, 2025

Leah Loraine Cooper, 65, of Pavo, died Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Pruitt Health- Moultrie.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Lebanon Cemetery in Pavo with Reverend David Brown and Reverend John Stephens officiating. The family will receive friends and family immediately following the service.

Born on October 25, 1959, in Thomas Co., Georgia,...

Karen Lee Durden

Karen Lee Durden

Oct 17, 2025

Karen Lee Durden, 75, of Moultrie, died Friday, October 17, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

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

Born on November 4, 1949, in St. Joe, Michigan, Karen was the daughter of the late Gilbert Amos Smith and Alice Elizabeth Blake Smith. She worked as an accountant for Southwest Georgia Bank and was...

Ronald Lloyd Penuel

Ronald Lloyd Penuel

Oct 17, 2025

Ronald Lloyd Penuel, 79, of Moultrie, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Moultrie, with Reverend Matt Peek officiating. Private family interment will be held at Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Grandsons, Drew Penuel, Ryan Wallace, Rob Wallace, Alex Penuel, Carter...

Irma Jean Roberts Morse

Irma Jean Roberts Morse

Oct 15, 2025

Irma Jean Roberts Morse, 88, of Doerun, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Wilson Hospice House in Albany.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Baker/ Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Reverend Doran Bland officiating.

Born on August 23, 1937, in Moultrie, Georgia, to the late Alfred Darrell Roberts and Susie Mae Barwick...

Wallace Earl Saunders

Wallace Earl Saunders

Oct 15, 2025

Wallace Earl Saunders, 87, of Crosland, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Jimmy Albritton officiating.

Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service.

Born on December 27, 1937, in Norman...

Donna Brown Herndon

Donna Brown Herndon

Oct 12, 2025

Donna Brown Herndon, 82, of Moultrie, passed away peacefully after a life devoted to family, education, music, and public service.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October, 15, 2025, at Autreyville Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Robert McCoy and Reverend Neil Hosey officiating. Entombment will follow at Pinecrest Memory Gardens. Greg Yarbrough, Wilson Davis, Rex Morrison, Luke Jimenez,...

Vaudie Clayton

Vaudie Clayton

Oct 12, 2025

Vaudie Beatrice Bailey Clayton, 87, of Moultrie, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Mr. Dewayne Clayton and Mr. Jerry Ingle officiating. Interment will follow at Schley Baptist Church Cemetery. Robbie Clayton, Eric...

Pamela Kay Armour

Pamela Kay Armour

Oct 12, 2025

Pamela Kay Armour, 70, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held on 10:00 AM Saturday, October 18, 2025, at St. Mark’s Anglican Church with Father Jay Thomas.

Visitation will follow immediately after the service.

She was born on September 2, 1955, in Bloomington, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Roland Duane...

Larry Lee Kleitz

Larry Lee Kleitz

Oct 11, 2025

Larry Lee Kleitz, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Norman Park, Georgia, on October 11, 2025 after an extended illness. Born on July 18, 1942 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, to the late Marvin Dale Kleitz and Irene Huff Kleitz, he grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, and moved to South Georgia in 1972. He worked at various manufacturing...

Gregory Scott Rountree

Gregory Scott Rountree

Oct 10, 2025

Gregory Scott Rountree, 54, of Westminster, CO, formerly of Adel, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO.

Funeral services will be held at Evergreen Baptist Church, Adel.GA on Monday, October 20, 2025. Visitation will be at the church at 10 AM and Funeral services at 11 AM. Interment to follow in the Rountree Family...

Bernard Leon Patterson

Bernard Leon Patterson

Oct 10, 2025

Bernard Leon Patterson, 81, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Westview Cemetery with Reverend Julian Griner officiating. Mr. Patterson’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

He was born on November 14, 1943, in Moultrie to the late James H Patterson and Marylee...

Christine Hardwick

Christine Hardwick

Oct 7, 2025

Christine Erma Gregory Hardwick, 87, of Moultrie, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Archbold Medical Center Hospice Center.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jed Sellers, Chris Smith, Nick Norman, T.J. Landrum, Bobby Gay, and...

Ricky Truelove

Ricky Truelove

Oct 5, 2025

Ricky Lee Truelove, 66, of Moultrie, died Sunday, October 5, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Shannon Partain officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Church Cemetery. Christian Truelove, Cameron Truelove, Jacob Truelove, Braxton Truelove, Jeffery Lee Johnson, and...