Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Moultrie, GA & Colquitt County

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...

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...