Obituaries

Ms. Lori Ann Pate

Ms. Lori Ann Pate

May 10, 2022

Memorial services will be announced later by Poteat-Wakefield Funeral Directors LLC. Dunbar Chapel.

Mr. Russell Dewayne Worek

Mr. Russell Dewayne Worek

May 8, 2022

Russell Dewayne Worek was born on April 19, 1945 to Audres Peavy Worek and Stanley Worek.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Heather, and a granddaughter, Emma Grace and his brothers, Stanley, Tommy, Terry, and David.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Verdie Martin Worek, five sons, Russell Worek, of Bainbridge, GA, Shane...

Mr. Lewis Bernard Quimbley

Mr. Lewis Bernard Quimbley

May 5, 2022

Lewis Bernard Quimbley was born on May 15, 1966, in Camilla, Georgia, to Ms. Sharlie Mae (McClain) Quimbley and Mr. Lewis Quimbley.

Lewis was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandmother Mrs. Mary Thomas, Paternal Grandparents Mr. Charlie Quimbley and Mrs. Bessie Briley-Quimbley, Aunts, Dolly May Smith, Eva Quimbley-Williams, Uncles, Herbert Quimbley, Ulyseec Quimbley.

He leaves to cherish his loving...

Ms. Patricia  Ann Ware

Ms. Patricia Ann Ware

Apr 30, 2022

Ms. Patricia Ann Ware was born to the late James & Lucille Wareon October 31,1960, in Bronwood, Georgia.

She received her education in the public-school system of TerrellCounty. She enjoyed music, dancing, but most of all her family andfriends. Early on in life she identified her calling for taking care ofnot only children, but adults. She volunteered at Headstart for...

Mrs. Belinda  Lee  Pyles

Mrs. Belinda Lee Pyles

Apr 28, 2022

Services will be announced later by Poteat-Wakefield Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Joanne Bowens White

Mrs. Joanne Bowens White

Apr 9, 2022

Services will be announced later by Poteat-Wakefield Funeral Directors LLC.

Mrs. Ora  Lee Gadson

Mrs. Ora Lee Gadson

Apr 4, 2022

We are confident, I say, and willing to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8

A Time to be Born:  SISTER ORA LEE CHILDS GADSON was born on April 8, 1928, Newton, Baker County, Georgia to the late Henry Childs, Sr., and Arrie Trice Childs.

A Time to Plant:  She gave her...

Ms. Ashley Shanice Smith

Ms. Ashley Shanice Smith

Apr 1, 2022

Ashley Shanice Smith was born October 21, 1990 to Rev. Karl Smith and Prophetess Teresa Smith in Leesburg, Ga. She dedicated her life to Christ at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. She later joined New Beulah Grove Baptist Church. She earned her high school diploma in 2009 at Lee County High School. After high school, she went to the United States...

Mrs. Billie Layton

Mrs. Billie Layton

Mar 30, 2022

Mrs. Billie Troup Layton, 84 of Leesburg, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus. She was a retired florist. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-one years, Bill Layton, who was her high school sweetheart.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Sonia (Albert) Coxwell of Warwick, GA , a son, Steve Layton...

Mr. William  Alexander  Corbett

Mr. William Alexander Corbett

Mar 21, 2022

William Alexander Corbett, age 53, of Tifton, Georgia passed on Monday, March 21, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. William grew up in Atlanta, Georgia where he attended and graduated from Open Campus High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Marine Corps for a short period of time. He enjoyed cooking and socializing with friends. William may have...

Baby Ke'Mari Julianna Davis

Baby Ke'Mari Julianna Davis

Mar 19, 2022

Ke’Mari Julianna Davis was born on September 23, 2021, to Kelsea Jenee Davis and Xavier Tre’mon Rivers at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

Ke’Mari had a smile that would light up your life, showing all her gums. She had big, brown, and beautiful eyes that would follow you everywhere that you would go. She would always be remembered for...

Mrs. Virginia Delois  Clinton King

Mrs. Virginia Delois Clinton King

Mar 15, 2022

On May 20th 1964, in Albany Georgia, David and Leila Clinton Sr. were blessed with a beautiful daughter named Virginia, better known as “Bebie.” Virginia received her education in the Dougherty County School System and was a graduate of Albany High School, Class of 1983.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Leila Clinton and her...

Ms. Michaelina Monique  Peoples

Ms. Michaelina Monique Peoples

Mar 2, 2022

Michaelina Monique Peoples was born June 18, 1989, to Tina Johns, and Michael Jackson in Long Island, New York. Monique was raised by her grandparents Carol People, and Jeffrey People.

Monique left New York as infant to move to Orlando, Florida. In 1994 she moved to Albany, GA where she attended the Dougherty County School System. Monique graduated from Monroe...

Twyla Venette Pinkney

Twyla Venette Pinkney

Mar 2, 2022

Twyla Venette Pinkney was born to the late Louise Cole Pinkney and Matthew Pinkney on February 21, 1965, in Camilla, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise, and brothers, Matthew, and Darwin Cole. Twyla attended Mitchell-Baker Service Center for several years until her health began to fail. Twyla loved gifts, her family, friends, and traveling. She participated...