Denice Sapp Barrett
Feb 17, 2026
Sylvia Denice Barrett, age 69, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1956, in Climax, GA, to parents Carson Levi Sapp and Frances Strickland Malloy.
She was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy was caring for her family and placing their needs above her own. A gifted cook, she expressed her love...
Jennifer Elkins Mathis
Feb 15, 2026
Jennifer Elkins Mathis, 52, of Bainbridge, finished her race on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at First Church of God with Pastor Josiah Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery with Austin Wade, Aubrey Hand, Ricky Britt, Dale Salter, Jase Godwin, Cole Henderson, Shawn Dean, and...
Jack Thompson O'Quinn, Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Jack Thompson O'Quinn Jr. was born on March 28, 1952. He passed away on February 13, 2026.
Jack loved his family and was an avid baseball fan. He loved watching his grandkids play sports, always cheering them on. Jack also had a great passion for the UGA Bulldogs and enjoyed supporting the team.
He is survived by his mother, Montine O'Quinn; his...
Jim Peak
Feb 12, 2026
James G. “Jim” Peak, 75, of Bainbridge, GA passed away February 12, 2026.
James Garner Peak was born March 14, 1950, in Louisville, KY, the son of Frank and Peggy VanLandingham Peak. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Business Administration from Georgia Southern University. He was a licensed CPA in...
Johnny Buie
Feb 4, 2026
John “Johnny” Buie, 78, of Gainesville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
Johnny was born in Bainbridge in 1947 to John Malcolm “Mack” Buie Sr and Ruby Franklin Buie. He graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1965 before enlisting in the United States Air Force. After serving in the Vietnam War, Johnny met and...
Ray E. Josey, Sr.
Jan 30, 2026
Ray E. Josey, Sr., 80, formerly of Iron City, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at West Bainbridge Baptist Church with Pastor Marty Brock officiating. Interment will follow at Gainey Cemetery with Mark West, Don Green, Johnny Hand, Steve Key, Ralph Trawick and Trevor Willis serving as...
Raymond "Bubba" Mathis, Jr.
Jan 30, 2026
Raymond “Bubba” Mathis, Jr., 48, of Brinson, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026.
Raymond Mathis, Jr. was born July 4, 1977, in Americus, GA, the son of Darlene Plunkett & Raymond Mathis, Sr. After high school, he earned a certificate in truck driving and spent his days trucking for Brinson Farm Supply. Bubba was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
A truck...
Nell Davis Gaines
Jan 23, 2026
Nell Davis Gaines, 93, of Bainbridge, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Joshua Chatraw and Rev. Conrad Salter officiating. Interment will follow at Prosperity Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Nell’s grandsons and great-grandsons serving as active pallbearers.
The family will receive...
Daniel LeRoy Long II
Jan 23, 2026
Daniel LeRoy Long II, 56, of Climax, GA, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026.
Daniel LeRoy Long II was born December 21, 1969, in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of Daniel & Rebecca Ramey Long. Following his high school graduation, he enrolled in truck driving school and spent decades as a long-distance trucker. Daniel was Baptist by faith.
Daniel claimed residence the...
Joyce Betts Ware
Jan 22, 2026
Funeral Services for Joyce Betts Ware, age 95, will be held Monday January 26 at 11:00 AM at Climax Baptist Church in Climax Georgia. A private burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-5 PM on Sunday January 25 at Climax Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Weaver officiating. Pallbearers will be Sam Fitzgerald, Bailey Thomas,...
Saralyn Drinkwater Swicord
Jan 20, 2026
Saralyn Drinkwater Swicord, a woman of profound faith, dedicated public service, and deep roots in the Bainbridge community, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. She was 85 years old.
A Life of Faith and Family
Born on August 4, 1940, in Bainbridge, Georgia, Saralyn was the daughter of the late Roy L. and Lydia “Doll” Drinkwater. On December 26, 1960, she...
Linda Wilson Phillips
Jan 10, 2026
Linda Wilson Phillips, 72, of Whigham, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Linda Gayle Wilson was born December 18, 1953, in Bainbridge, GA, the daughter of James & Lottie Gleaton Wilson. She was a graduate of Cairo High School and worked until her retirement at Ithaca Sewing Factory. She was Baptist by faith.
Linda knew all about what it took to be...
Dan Humphrey
Jan 8, 2026
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, Daniel L. "Dan" Humphrey, Jr., 76, of Bainbridge, buck danced his way through the pearly gates of Heaven.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Bainbridge First Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Brooks officiating. A private interment will be held at Oak City Cemetery with Dan’s grandchildren, Lance...
Deborah David Becotte
Jan 6, 2026
Deborah David Becotte, 75, of Bainbridge, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
The graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Oak City Cemetery with The Very Reverend Leslie Dellenbarger officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the Parish Hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Online visitors may sign the...
Leslie McCord Bernier
Jan 5, 2026
Leslie McCord Bernier, 62, of Bainbridge, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026.
The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at First Methodist Church with Pastor DeWitt Phillips, Rev. Stephen Webb, and Matt Land officiating. The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, Cross Land, Craig Prestridge, and Rock McCord will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will...
Herschel Haire
Jan 4, 2026
Herschel Haire, 76, of Attapulgus, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Herschel Haire was born April 17, 1949, in Bainbridge, GA, the son of Henry & Ann Glass Haire. He married the love of his life, Sherry Hodges, in 1968, and they made southwest Georgia their home. Herschel was a member of Philadelphia Church of God.
Herschel had an unmatched work ethic....
Wayne & Jacquelyn Thomas
Jan 2, 2026
W. Wayne Thomas of Climax, passed away on April 27, 2024. More than a year-and-a half later, on January 2, 2026, he was reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Jacquelyn Swicord Thomas. Together, they shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and devotion that continues to inspire all who knew them.
William Wayne Thomas was born on January 31, 1938, in...
Edward Pharr "Ed" Cole
Dec 31, 2025
Edward Pharr “Ed” Cole, 73, of Bainbridge, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Bainbridge First Methodist Church with Rev. Nate Lehman and Rev. Stephen Webb officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the...
Othell Weems Lashley Day
Dec 27, 2025
Othell Weems Lashley Day passed away December 27, 2025, peacefully at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was 92.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chad Cooper officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service....
Elaine Birdsong Denham
Dec 26, 2025
Elaine Birdsong Denham, 73, of Eldorendo, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Andrew Donaldson officiating. Interment will follow at Eldorendo Baptist Church Cemetery with John Rodriguez, Austin Birdsong, Mason Birdsong, Perry Birdsong, Maverick Birdsong, Coulter Birdsong, and Shane Hoskins serving as...
