Her Light Remains
Ida Mae Smith, a long-time resident of Long County, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, extended family, and dear friends. She was under the gentle care of Georgia Hospice Care of Savannah.
Born in Glennville, Georgia, on October 6, 1933, Ida Mae was the daughter of the...
Broderick Frazier was born on October 16, 1958, in Jesup, Georgia to the late Winnie Ruth Frazier and Sidney Lovett. He peacefully departed this life on October 21, 2026.
Broderick received his education at the Glennville High School in Glennville, Georgia. He was a dedicated and hardworking man who was employed with Branch Brothers for 30 years. Throughout his years of...
Barbara Jean Mincey was born July 23, 1952 in Glennville, GA to the late Artis and Dorothy Williams Mincey. At an early age, she was baptized at Oak Grove AME Church in Manassas, GA where she sang in the choir.
Barbara attended the public school system in Tattnall County, GA and graduated from Reidsville High School in 1971. She married her...
Thelma D. Eashmond, daughter of the late Cannie Bell Wilkerson and Dave (Pig) Taylor, was born on October 28, 1928, in Glennville, GA. Mother Eashmond departed this life on October 4, 2026, three weeks before her 98th birthday.
Mother Eashmond was educated in the Tattnall County Public School system. She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age, loved worshipping...
Mary Louise Mitchell, affectionately known to those who loved her, was born on March 19, 1949, in Denmark, South Carolina, to the late Ruby Johnson and Azalee Banks. She was the oldest of their children and was raised in Denmark, where she received her early education through the Denmark County School System. She proudly graduated from Denmark-Ola High School.
At the...
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Deacon Michael Berkley Jordan, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home, entering into eternal rest with his Lord.
Michael’s story began on July 14, 1934, on the island of Barbados, West Indies, where he was born to Charles and Gertude Jordan. Raised in Barbados, he spent a full youth and completed his education through the local...
Johnny Miles of Hazlehurst, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026 at the age of 69. He was born to the late Lulabell Miles and Kenzo Mitchell on July 11, 1957. He attended the Stanton School in Jacksonville, Florida. He worked with Woody Folsom Automotive for 31 years, Jeff Davis Hospital for 10 years, John Deere/Lassiter Implement for 21...
Brother Freddie Eugene Cooper departed this life on September 8, 2026 at his residence. He was the beloved son of the late Raymond and Vernell Cooper. He was born in Savannah, Georgia. Upon returning to Georgia, he reunited with his family church, the Greater Historic Elem Missionary Baptist Church, where he received Christ and served faithfully under the leadership of...
Josie Anna Cox was born on November 16,1956 in Jeff Davis County to the late Marion Elijah and Mary Magdalene Hall. On Thursday, September 3,2026, she transitioned from this earthly life, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, and devotion to family.
Josie gave her life to God at an early age. She was a devoted woman of God whose...
Stephen "Stevie" Moore departed this life on August 12, 2026. He was born on February 2, 1956, to Cleo Lewis and Dutchie Moore, Sr.
Stephen was educated in Tattnall County, graduating from Glennville High School in 1975, before furthering his education at Albany State College. He went on to answer the call of duty, honorably serving in the United States Army...
Laura Geraldine Henry, affectionately known as “Dean,” was born Laura Geraldine Martin on January 20, 1932 to the late Isaiah Martin and Inez Brock Porter. A devoted woman of faith and a pillar of her community. Laura was a faithful member of the Women Missionary Society, Stewardess, and Church Mother at St. James A.M.E. Church in Glennville, Georgia.
She was preceeded...
Hubert Doe was born to Robert and Alverta Doe on July 20, 1942, in Screven County, Georgia. He peacefully departed this life on July 20, 2026.
Later in life, Hubert made his home in Glennville, Georgia, where he was well known throughout the community. He worked for many years as a dedicated logger and mechanic with the Tatums. Affectionately known to...
Mrs. Ollie Mae Porter was born on July 21, 1934, in Glennville, Georgia, to the late Ellie Roe Ford and Mary Mincey Ford. As the fifth of eleven children, she spent her childhood surrounded by the love and companionship of a large family.
She was married to the late Mr. Junious A. Porter, and together they built a loving home and...
Thelma Lane was born on March 5, 1938, to the late Ellen Frasier and John Campbel who preceded her in death. She was also proceeded in death by her sister Eva Pearl Tillman. Thelma was educated in Tattnall Co School system where she graduated.
She dedicated her life to the Lord in her early twenties. She was joined in Holy matrimony...
It is with profound sadness and immerse love that we announced the passing of Ola Pearl (Butler) Ellis, 97, of Jacksonville FL. She peacefully departed this life on June 23, 2026, under Community Hospice Care at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl. Ola Pearl was born December 7, 1928, to Reddick and Edna Mae (Mincey) Butler in Hughland, GA, a small...
Clinton Fair, Sr. was born on April 25, 1953, to the late York and Aretha Fair. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
He was educated in the Tattnall County public school system and graduated from Glennville High School in 1971. At an early age, he joined Greater Zachariah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend T....
Sherman Devon Wright was born on December 28, 1939, in Ludowici, GA to the late Maggie D. Wright. Sherman was famously known as “Devon”. He attended Astro School followed by Walker High School.
As a young man he spent his time working on the farms and in the church. He joined Macedonia Church and First AB and was a member of...