James Earl (Jimmy) Beamon, 87, of Shellman died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 in the Joe-Anne Burgin Nursing Home in Cuthbert. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in the Shellman Eastview Cemetery. Jimmy was born on February 28, 1933 in Smithville, GA the son of the late Waylo and Elsie Johnson Beamon. He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of the Shellman First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Juanita S. Beamon, a daughter, Mary Sue Beamon Ragan and a grandson, Roy Jackson. Survivors include 3 daughters, Nita B. Fulghum of Shellman, Debbie (Alvin) Beamon of Springdale, AZ and Jimmie B. (Freddie)...

Mary Jane Langford Salter born February 3rd, 1948 in Ridgeland, SC and passed away February 26th, 2021 at Phoebe North in Albany, GA. Graveside services will be held Monday, March 1st at Eastview Cemetery, Shellman at 2:00 pm. Rev. Brad Savage will be officiating. She was preceded in death by her parents Bryson H Langford, Sr., Gladys Prescott Culbreth, and her husband, John Leslie Salter. Survived by her daughters, Kate (Adrian) Saxon of Cumming, GA, Rebecca (Russ) Toole of Asheville, NC, & Leslie (Tom) Middlebrooks of Shellman. Two brothers: Bryson H. (Susan) Langford, Jr. and Paul (Georgie) Langford, both of Shellman. Five grandchildren: Josh McDowell, Olivia Lumpkin, John Russell...

Gene Jackson, 87, of Cuthbert, GA died on Tuesday, February 02, 2021 in the Joe-Anne Burgin Nursing Home in Cuthbert. Private graveside funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, February 4, 2021 in the Cuthbert Eastview Cemetery with Rev. David McFather officiating. Mr. Jackson was born on September 9, 1933 in Morgan, GA the son of the late Hiram Abiff and Lytt Ragan Jackson. He was a retired rural mail carrier for the United States Post Office, Randolph County Farmer and a long term Deacon of the Damascus Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his Parents, his Wife, Gloria Hooks Jackson, a Sister, Jeanette Medaris, a Brother, Jimmy Jackson and a Grandson, Roy Jackson. Survivors...

Horace Talmadge Cannington, 87, of Cuthbert died peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021 with his family in attendance at the Early Memorial Nursing Home in Blakely. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in the Cuthbert Eastview Cemetery with Rev. Ben Crowdis officiating. Horace was born on September 6, 1933 in Cuthbert, the son of the late Arnold Lee and Irene Spence Cannington. He was retired as a department manager from Kellwood, a Korean War Era Army Veteran and a member of the Cuthbert First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carolyn Bostwick Cannington, 2 brothers, Hugh Cannington and Ernie Cannington and...

Juliette Ham White, 82, of Cuthbert died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in the Fellowship Home at Cotton Hill in Cuthbert. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 18, 2021 in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ben Crowdis officiating. Mrs. White was born on August 26, 1938 in Abbeville, AL the daughter of the late Albert Victor and Addie Lou Jones Ham. She was high school graduate, Secretary for Health Master and a member of the Cuthbert First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Winsome Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert E. "Buck" White, a Granddaughter, Betsy Anne Dunlap, a Sister, Faye...

Emory Milner, 81, of Shellman, GA died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in the Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery near Shellman with Rev. Jackie Williams officiating. Mr. Milner was born on November 6, 1939 in Randolph County the son of the late E. Sharkey and Carol Melton Milner. He was a graduate of Shellman High School, a retired carpenter, and a member of the Methodist Faith. Survivors include his wife Jimmie Lou Turner Milner of Shellman, 3 sons, Greg (Patty) Milner of Morgan, Keith (Angie) Milner of Shellman and Derrick Milner of Shellman. A sister, Patsy Milner Brown of...

Gary Martin Wilson, 82, of Cuthbert passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Lunsford Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McFather officiating. Interment will follow in the Benevolence Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Ann DeVane Wilson who passed away on December 2, 2020. Gary was born on April 17, 1938 in Cuthbert the son of the late John Ivey and Mattie Martin Wilson. Gary was a Farmer, EMT, former Coleman Police Chief, member of the Woodmen of the World, a member of the National Guard, a member of the Washington...

Jane Forrester Wooten, 100, of Shellman died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in the Magnolia Manor in Americus. Due to the current Pandemic, private funeral service will be conduct for the family. Mrs. Wooten was born on June 20, 1920 in Leesburg, GA the daughter of the late Robert R. and Pearl Hall Forrester. She was a Homemaker, a School Teacher and a member of the Shellman First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a graduate of Shorter College. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Council Brooks Wooten. Survivors include her daughter, Jane Waller of Shellman, her son, James R. (Kay) Wooten of Mountain Brook, AL, 3 grandchildren, 3...

Robert E. (Bobby) Faudree, Sr., 92, of Cuthbert died at his residence on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 after an extended illness. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Blakely City Cemetery with Mr. Steve Whatley officiating, Social distancing and face mask are requested. Bobby was born in Wichita, Kansas on May 10, 1928 the son of the late William Clarence and Esta Foster Faudree. His family moved to Albany in 1936. Bobby graduated from Albany High School in 1947. He played football and was on the Track Team. He felt that Albany was a great town in which to "grow up". He loved Albany. After spending one year in college, he...

Martha Williams Sanders, 85, of Cuthbert, GA passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in her daughter's residence. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date in Virginia due to Covid 19. Martha was born on March 18, 1935 in Pembroke, VA the daughter of the late Edgar H. and Julia Grace Stiff Williams. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, Aunt and friend. She was an active member of the Cuthbert United Methodist Church, known for being a wonderful baker. Her coconut pie was treasured by family and friends. She retired from Andrew College where she was much more than the switch board operator. She always greeted each student with a kind word and a piece of candy. She was...

Sara Slaton Whatley, 93, passed away on Sunday, December 06, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her children. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Monday, December 7, 2020 in the Cuthbert Eastview Cemetery with Rev. Nathan Ziglar and Rev. Tom McClendon officiating. Mrs. Whatley was born on June 4, 1927 in Edison, GA, the daughter of the late H. H. Slaton and the late Mai Waits Slaton Vickers. In 1955 she and Mr. Bruce founded Whatley Oil and Auto Parts and she continued to work there for 65 years. She was a member of the Cuthbert First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Winsome Sunday School Class after retiring as the teacher for the Raidiant Sunday School...

Elizabeth Ann DeVane Wilson, 78 of Cuthbert, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 02, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Lunsford Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Chancellor and Rev. Frank McFather officiating. Interment will follow in the Benevolence Cemetery. Ann was born on May 7, 1942 in Cuthbert the daughter of the late Thomas Watson and Elizabeth Pauline Pittman DeVane. Ann was a member of the Benevolence Baptist Church, a member of the Woodmen of the World and worked with the Randolph Clay High school Exceptional Children's Program as the Secretary for twenty plus years. Survivors...

James Norman "Crane" Taylor, 73, of Carnegie passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Daniel McFather officiating. Friends are welcome however social distancing is required. Mr. Taylor was born on November 25, 1946 in Cuthbert, GA the son of the late John Arthur "JA" and Mary Ellen Martin Taylor. After graduating from high school he attended Andrew College in Cuthbert and also Georgia Southwestern in Americus. He was a retired Deputy with the Randolph County Sheriff Department and a member of the Mars Hill Primitive Baptist Church. He was...

Robert (Bobby) Roscoe Bozeman, 80, of Cuthbert passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at the Patterson Hospital in Cuthbert. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2020 in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Dawson with Rev. Tim Bass officiating. Mr. Bozeman was born on August 4, 1940 in Andalusia, AL the son of the late Barney Armansol and Mary Trudie Black Bozeman. He was owner and operator of Bobby's Food Center from 1969 until 1985 when became an Insurance agent working and retiring from Liberty National Insurance and Southern Harvest Insurance. He was a member of the Acree First Baptist Church where he served as the Finance Chairman. He was...

Gloria Hooks Jackson, 83, of Cuthbert, GA passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 in the Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton. Private graveside funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in the Cuthbert Eastview Cemetery with Rev. David McFather officiating. Mrs. Jackson was born on June 14, 1937 in Cuthbert the daughter of the late Willie Arthur and Glady Merle Walker Hooks. She was a graduate of Cuthbert High School, retired from the Food Service division of the Randolph County School System and was a member of the Damascus Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Roy Jackson. Survivors include her husband, Gene Jackson of Cuthbert, 2...

On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, Shirley Peak Greene, loving mother of four children, thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren went home to be with Jesus at the age of 84 surrounded by her amazing family. During her last moments, there was singing and comfort while she drew her last breath. Shirley Peak Greene was born in Cuthbert, Georgia on August 18, 1935 to Clinton and Marene Hamby Peak. She was married to Bill Greene on July 25, 1954 for 54 years. Shirley devoted thirty six years to teaching special needs children at the Randolph County School System, where she retired. Not only did she touch the lives of many children at school, she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible...

John Reese McAllister, 95 of Cuthbert passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2020 in the Cuthbert Eastview Cemetery with Rev. Richard Hawks officiating. Friends are welcome, however social distancing is required. Mr. McAllister was born on April 8, 1925 in Ft. Gaines, GA the son of the late William Angus and Mildred Monfort McAllister. He was an Army Veteran of World War II, was a retired Machinist for Settles precision, a member of the American Legion Post 30 and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cuthbert. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Donnie Belle McAllister, a sister...

Billy Mac Shivers 86 of Cumming, Ga. passed away Saturday May 16, 2020 at the Towne Club at Windmere in Cumming, Ga. Private family graveside services will be conducted Tuesday in the Shivers Family Cemetery near Ft. Gaines, Ga. with the Rev. Randy Stokes officiating. Mr. Shivers was born Mar. 21, 1934 in Ft. Gaines, Ga. the son of the late Bernard Olin and Lillian Durham Shivers. He graduated from the Ft. Gaines High School and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1956. He was in the Air Force ROTC, and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, while at the university. He was a 1st Lt. in the Air Force and a Captain in the Air Force Reserves. He obtained a Juris Doctorate from John...

BILLY MAC SHIVERS Billy Mac Shivers 86 of Cumming, Ga. passed away Saturday May 16, 2020 at the Towne Club at Windmere in Cumming, Ga. Private family graveside services will be conducted Tuesday in the Shivers Family Cemetery near Ft. Gaines, Ga. with the Rev. Randy Stokes officiating. Mr. Shivers was born Mar. 21, 1934 in Ft. Gaines, Ga. the son of the late Bernard Olin and Lillian Durham Shivers. He graduated from the Ft. Gaines High School and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1956. He was in the Air Force ROTC, and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, while at the university. He was a 1st Lt. in the Air Force and a Captain in the Air Force Reserves. He obtained a Juris...

Robert Edward "Bobby" Lee Goodbread, 34, of Cuthbert passed away on April 21, 2020. Memorial services will be conducted and announced at a later time. Bobby was born on February 1, 1986 in Columbus, GA the son of Donna Sinquefield Yelverton and Robert Goodbread. He was an over the road Truck Driver for URoll out of Chicago, IL, a High School graduate and a member of the Cuthbert First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Don Sinquefield and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Goodbread. Survivors include his mother, Donna S. (Shane) Yelverton of Cuthbert, his father, Robert Goodbread, his maternal grandmother, Mildred "MiMi" Sinquefield of...

Valeria Mackey Curlee, 81, of Georgetown, GA passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 in the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan. A private family only funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, April 23, 2020 in the Lunsford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Daniel McFather. A public memorial service will be conducted and announced by the family at a later time. Mrs. Curlee was born on Nov. 7, 1938 in Butts Co. GA the daughter of the late Otis Hen'ri and Pauline Smith Mackey. She was a self-employed Beautician and a member of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandchild, Tara Gentry. Survivors include five daughters, Tina Brazel of Georgetown, GA,...