Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home

James F. Sealy Sr., "Jimmy", "Coach Sealy", of Blakely, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home on January 28th, surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born in the cottages located on Sealy Springs in Cottonwood, Alabama on July 31st, 1937. He graduated from Columbia Highschool in Columbia, Alabama in 1955. He then went on to the University of Georgia to play football. Due to injuries, he spent his final year coaching the receivers on Georgia's freshman football team. In 1960, he graduated from UGA with a BA in Business. After college, Jimmy served on the Air National Guard. He had many business ventures throughout his life; however, he found his true passion in coaching. He coached at...

James Donald Brookins, 88, passed away on September 25, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the Blakely Church of Christ with Minister Jay Winkler officiating and interment in the Blakely Cemetery with his grandsons Chris, Rodney, Randall, Ethan, Anthony and Brock serving as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jim Warren, Scott Warren and Eddie Pratt. Donald was born February 16, 1933 to the late Robert Benjamin Brookins and Myrtis Roberts Brookins. He was a member of Hentown Church of Christ and he worked as an electrician for Georgia Pacific and retired after 32 years. He was also a...

James Donald Brookins, 88, passed away on September 25, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the Blakely Church of Christ with Jay Winkler officiating and interment in the Blakely Cemetery with his grandsons Chris, Rodney, Randall, Ethan, Anthony and Brock serving as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jim Warren, Scott Warren and Eddie Pratt. Donald was born February 16, 1933 to the late Robert Benjamin Brookins and Myrtis Roberts Brookins. He was a member of Hentown Church of Christ and he worked as an electrician for Georgia Pacific and retired after 32 years. He was also a veteran of...

Gertie Geraldine Jordan Thrasher, 78, of Quitman, GA, formerly of Albany, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 17, 2021, at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, in Blakely Cemetery with Rev. Michael Warren officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Geraldine was born in Early Co. to the late Johnny William "Hoke" Jordan and Vera Williams Jordan. A Marine's wife, she lived in numerous locations throughout her husband's career but always returned to Albany. She worked in the banking industry as a mortgage loan officer and was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Albany....

On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, Helyn Leona Thompson Tanner Timmons, gracefully entered into heaven at the tender age of 100. She was surrounded by loved ones who adored her for her strength, determination, and resolve. She was a mother-figure to many and the truest of friends. In truth, she was everyone's Aunt Helyn. Helyn Leona Thompson was born in Patmos, Georgia on July 29, 1920 to Allie Wacaser Thompson and Patrick Henry Thompson. During World War II, she helped with the war effort at Warner Robins by tracking pilots and their comings and goings. Then, later went to work for the USDA in Morgan, Georgia assisting many farmers and community members. Over the years, she experienced many...

John Mark Hickox, 87, of Blakely, GA passed away on Monday evening, February 22, 2021, at his residence due to complications following a stroke. The funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25th, at Southside Baptist Church with Ashley Brents, Brandon Brents, Daniel Hamon, Will Baxley, Mark Winslett, Jr., and Edward Brownlee serving as pallbearers. Chase and Noah Boydston will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends prior to the service, starting at 1:30. A private family graveside service will be held at Blakely Cemetery. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe...

John Mark Hickox, 87, of Blakely, GA passed away on Monday evening, February 22, 2021, at his residence due to complications following a stroke. The funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25th, at Southside Baptist Church with Ashley Brents, Brandon Brents, Daniel Hamon, Will Baxley, Mark Winslett, Jr., and Edward Brownlee serving as pallbearers. Chase and Noah Boydston will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends prior to the service, starting at 1:30. A private family graveside service will be held at Blakely Cemetery. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe...

John Mark Hickox, 87, of Blakely, GA passed away on Monday evening, February 22, 2021, at his residence due to complications following a stroke. The funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25th, at Southside Baptist Church with Ashley Brents, Brandon Brents, Daniel Hamon, Will Baxley, Mark Winslett, Jr., and Edward Brownlee serving as pallbearers. Chase and Noah Boydston will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends prior to the service, starting at 1:30. A private family graveside service will be held at Blakely Cemetery. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe...

Vinell Boyett Dixon, 97, formerly of Fort Valley, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Willson Hospice House in Albany, GA. Vinell was born on October 13, 1923 in Blackshear, GA to the late Grover Cleveland and Nicey Elizabeth Bryant Boyett. After graduating from Blackshear High School, she married and relocated to Fort Valley where both she and her husband owned and operated the Red & White Food Store for numerous years. Prior to moving her membership letter to Morgan Baptist Church, she was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Valley where she taught Sunday school for over fifty years. Throughout her life, Vinell was a remarkably independent...

Brenda Scarborough Toole, 80, of Blakely passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Signature Healthcare in Graceville, FL. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16th, in Pine Lawn Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Sterling Jones officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, Utah 84741-5000 or at bestfriends.org. Born on August 4, 1940 to the late Ralph and Gladys Tedder Scarborough, Brenda was a lifelong resident of Blakely. She was a homemaker and will always be remembered for the love she had for her family...

Sonya Brownlee Waller Brown, age 74, passed away December 31, 2020, surrounded by her beloved family, at her residence in Blakely, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 2, 2020 at New Hope Baptist Church in Blakely, GA with Dr. Alex Howell officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service. Following the service a private family graveside service will be held. Serving as active pallbearers will be Keith Poole, Tripp Waller, Alex Waller, Joshua Hollimon, Christopher Sellers, and Hilton Lane. Honorary pallbearers will be Chip Houston, Gary West, Allen Daniels, Felix Davis, Danny Hodges, Wayne Underhill, and Robert Williamson. Sonya...

Robert Desmond Toal of Edison, GA went home to be with Jesus on Friday evening, November 27, 2020. He was an exceptional man and will be deeply missed. Rob was born on February 1, 1962 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Desmond James Toal and Leona Richard Toal. He was one of eight siblings and was brought up with an intense appreciation for family, which he maintained throughout his life. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carla Turner Toal; his son Benjamin Toal (Joanna) of Virginia; two daughters, Anna Adams (Tyler) and Sarah Toal; seven siblings, Maureen Gunsolus (Mike), Mike Toal (Mary), Bruce Toal (Catherine), Theresa Bayman (Rohn), Doug Toal (June), D.J. Toal (Alicia) and Scott...

George Washington "Foots" Jones of Blakely passed away on Saturday afternoon, August 08, 2020, at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, AL.

Cynthia Wise, 55, of Palm Harbor, FL, died Sunday, July 19, 2020, at her home. Cindy was the daughter of Robert (Bob) and Barbara McLendon of Leary, GA. She was a 1983 graduate of Deerfield Windsor School in Albany, GA. Cindy continued her education by obtaining undergraduate degrees from Albany Junior College and Georgia State University and a Master of Education from Mercer University. She was a retired educator having taught in Griffin, GA, Gray, GA, and Americus, GA. She was a member of Leary Baptist Church. Cindy was a lover of warm weather and water and her most fun days were spent on her boat in the waters of Tampa Bay. Survivors other than her parents are two sisters,...

Bobby Jackson, 75, of Leary, Ga. passed away shortly before midnight on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 25, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home, face coverings are required and building capacity guidelines will be followed. Interment will be at Salem Cemetery in Edison, following a private family funeral service. Flowers will be accepted. If you would like to make a memorial contribution, please donate to the Salem Cemetery Fund, c/o Joan Ragan, 3925 Bluffton Rd., Edison, Ga. 39846 or The Blakely Camp of The Gideons International, P.O. Box 109, Blakely, Ga. 39823. Born March...

Robert Elmore "Bob" Andrews, 83, of Albany, Ga. passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Palmyra Nursing Home. Bob was born February 7, 1937 in Macon, Georgia to the late Lloyd and Julia Elmore Andrews. He studied theology at Mercer University and was an accomplished piano and organ player. Bob was the retired owner of Mr. Real Estate and Bob Andrews Construction through which he sold and developed numerous properties throughout the Albany area. Fishing was one of his favorite hobbies, along with trips to Biloxi and Las Vegas. Bob was an Army Veteran and Baptist by faith. Survivors include his five daughters, Adele Keener (Gene) of Gallant, AL., Deborah Stephenson (Rick) of...

Stuart Conan Hathorn, 42, of Arlington, GA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his residence. Due to current restrictions, the family is having a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations/gifts be made to Education Fund-Sadie @ First State Bank of Arlington, ATTN: Chris Cowart, 17641 Highland Ave. N., Arlington, GA 39813 or Burning Bush Ministries, 575 Retreat Road, Arlington, GA 39813. Stuart was born in Arlington on July 18, 1977 to Rodney B. and Debra Newberry Hathorn. He was a graduate of Southwest Georgia Academy and worked as a parts clerk at Flint Ag & Turf in Cuthbert. Stuart enjoyed donating his time for many projects...

Dorothy L. James, 81, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Dawson Health & Rehab. . Ms. James was born on April 19, 1938 in Blakely, Georgia. Dorothy lived in many places throughout the world as a military wife before settling in Albany, Georgia, where she worked as a bookkeeper for numerous years at Green's Propane and as a property manager for Albany Realty. She was Baptist by faith. Dorothy is survived by her children, Donna Kay Boyd (Russell) of Roswell Ga. and Ricky Anglin (Stephanie) of Baconton, Ga; two sisters, Virginia Lovering (Tremain) of Eufaula, Al, and Patricia Fekays of Marianna, Fl; a brother, Samuel G. Williams (Alice) of Sylvester, Ga; her grandchildren, Tara Pierce...

Cassell Wesley Griffin of Leary, GA died Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, GA. There will be a private family graveside service on Saturday, April 4, 2020 with Military Honors. Mr. Griffin was born July 8, 1934 to the late Andrew Griffin and Bessie Louise Newton Griffin of Leary GA. Mr. Griffin was a member of Milford Baptist Church of Leary, GA. Upon graduating from High School, Cassell joined The United States Marines. When he got out of service he attended the University of Georgia to study law. Mr. Griffin farmed with his father until his father passed away. He later went to work at Dougherty County as a Maintenance Man until he retired. Cassell...

Mr. William Earl "Billy" Gleaton, Jr., age 80, of Arlington, GA, passed away Sunday, February 16,2020 in Macon, GA. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Buddy Coss officiating. Immediately following the service, the family will receive friends at Arlington United Methodist Church. A native of Arlington, he was the son of William Earl "Red" and Mary "Ruth" Ray Gleaton. Billy received a BBA from the University of Georgia where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Upon graduation, Billy entered the United States Army Officer Candidate School and then completed Paratrooper School completing his...

Clara Rish Eubanks Collier, 89, passed away Sunday morning, January 26, 2020 in the Calhoun Nursing Home. Her funeral will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 3 PM in the Chapel of Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home in Blakely, GA with the family receiving friends for visitation starting at 2 PM until the service time of 3 PM. Rev. Keith Gaines will be officiating the service. Active Pallbearers will be Stewart Livingston, Marshal Livingston, Darren Eubanks, Derek (Bubba) Eubanks, Chris Eubanks and Lance Gregory and an alternate Chris Murphy. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ted McLendon, Barry Bell, Frank Miller, Billy Peel, Bobby Rish, Bennie Rish and Jeff Rambo. Mrs. Collier was born...