Basil Errington Barnes
Mar 2, 2026
Basil Errington Barnes was born on May 12, 1943, in Hanover Parish, Chester Castle District, Jamaica, to Laura Bowman and Verrisford Richard Barnes. He was preceded in death by his siblings Myrtle (Barnes) Graham, Grace Barnes, Elorine Barnes (Facey), and Patrick Barnes. He is lovingly remembered as “Baba” by his family. Raised by his aunt Rachel Barnes (Leslie), Basil was...
Alfonzo Williams
Feb 18, 2026
Alfonzo Williams, born on February 4, 1952, in Ludowici, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, after a prolonged illness. He was 74 years old.
Alfonzo was a man known for his quiet strength, steady presence, and deep love for his family. His life was rooted in the values he carried from his hometown—hard work, humility, and a generous spirit...
Dennis Dexter Armstrong
Feb 3, 2026
Dennis Dexter Armstrong was born Jully 22, 1957 to parentage of Harold and Catherine Armstrong. He departed this world on February 3, 2026 at East GA Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia.
At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Tyson, GA under the leadership of Rev....
Jimmy Will Hudson
Feb 2, 2026
On this a special day, February 11, 1938, Jimmy Hudson was born to Wornie Wilcox Cummings and Sammie Hudson in Ludowici, GA. He was the second eldest out of 14 children. In the 1960s, Jimmy relocated to Brooklyn, New York and worked for over 30 years with the New York City District Council of Carpenters. Jimmy loved living in New...
Ilene King
Feb 1, 2026
Mrs. Ilene Hagan King was the beloved daughter of the late Leroy and Edna Hagan. Ilene was an affectionate, dedicated, and hardworking woman who consistently placed the needs of others above her own. Born in Glennville, Georgia, Ilene later moved to Stone Mountain, Georgia, with her devoted husband, James King, and their three children: Evelyn, Brandon, and Michael.
Ilene was a...
Deacon Irving Walker Sr.
Jan 27, 2026
His Life His Journey His Legacy
Irving Walker was born February 14, 1949, in Sylvania, Georgia to the late Rosetta and Albert Walker. He was educated through the Screven County School System...
Deaconess Bobbie Jean Cox
Jan 26, 2026
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where...
Deacon Joe Nails Jr.
Jan 23, 2026
With faith in God’s eternal promise, we announce the transition of our beloved, Deacon Joseph “Joe” Nails Jr., He transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on Friday, January 23, 2026. He was surrounded by the comfort of his loved ones at home. Born on July 15, 1938, in Hinesville, GA. He was the cherished son of the late...
Artis Smith
Jan 18, 2026
Mr. Artis Smith was born on July 5, 1952, in Glennville, Georgia, to the late James Henry Smith and Narva Dean Hall Smith. From an early age, Artis and his brother Ronald learned the value of hard work while working on the farm with their grandfather, Tobe Hall. Those lessons stayed with him throughout his life and were reflected in...
Veronica Joyce Porter-Bassi
Jan 16, 2026
Veronica Joyce (Porter) Bassi “Chaka Khan” was born on Tuesday, July 21, 1959, to the late Maderia Kennedy Porter and Julian Bland in New Rochelle, New York. Veronica was born the 3rd of 6 children. She was the loudest and most outgoing one out of the bunch. Veronica was also very nurturing, loving, and helpful to everyone. She loved cooking,...
Rosa Elizabeth Coleman
Jan 16, 2026
Rosa E. “Rose” Coleman was born on December 18, 1933, to John and Sadie Harris in Alston, Georgia. She was the oldest of 10 children. After completing high school, she moved to Miami, where she began a fulfilling career with JCPenney as a bookkeeper, a position she held with pride until her retirement.
As a young adult, Rosa married Harold E....
Mikell Foster Jr.
Jan 9, 2026
Mikell “Mike” Foster, Jr. was a man of quiet strength, integrity, and deep devotion to his family. He passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2026, at the age of 39. Mikell was born on April 8, 1986, to Joan and Mikell Foster, Sr. He grew up in Glennville, GA, where he developed a foundation of faith that lasted a lifetime.
At...
Ms. Odessa Clark
Dec 22, 2025
A Life Well-Lived
Odessa (Rainey) Clark was born on May 14, 1930, in Hazlehurst, GA, to Jonathan and Jalanie Rainey. She walked this earth for 95 years living a glorious and fulfilling life. On December 22, 2025, Odessa entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family.
On January 31, 1970, Odessa entered into holy matrimony with her loving husband, Henry Lee Clark....
Chrisean Alfonso Bernard Hawkins
Dec 20, 2025
Chrisean Alphonso Bernard Hawkins, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 23. Born on July 14, 2002, in Statesboro, Georgia, Chrisean was raised in Glennville, Georgia, during his early years, a place he proudly called home. He later lived in Silver Springs, Maryland, and Savannah, Georgia, during his middle and high...
Co-Pastor Betty Lee Edgerton
Dec 16, 2025
Betty Edgerton was born to the late James Harris Sr., and Della Harris on July 25, 1944 in Glennville, Georgia. She departed her life on December 16, 2025 at her residence. She attended Tattnall County School System in Glennville, GA.
In early 1962, she moved to Lyons, GA and met the love of her life Perry Edgerton Jr. They were married...
Robin Frasier-Littlejohn
Dec 2, 2025
A Time to Be Born: Robin Frasier was born on October 18, 1961, in Flemington, NJ, to Bettye B. Davis and Raymond Frasier.
A Time to Live: Robin grew up in Lambertville, New Jersey. She attended Hunterdon Central Regional High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army upon graduation. With a true servant’s heart, she dedicated her life to helping others....
Deacon Lunzer Curtis Berry
Nov 30, 2025
“GONE FISHING”
Deacon Lunzer Curtis Berry, age 95, was born in Ludowici, Georgia, on October 13, 1930. He was the third child of fifteen to the late Deacon Arnold Fairbanks Sr. and Deaconess Desiree Smith Berry. Deacon Berry entered eternal rest on November 30, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Deacon Berry attended public school in Ludowici, Georgia: St. Thomas...