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Bainbridge, Georgia Obituaries

Betty Jo Fulmer

Betty Jo Fulmer

Jul 13, 2025

Betty Jo Fulmer, 87, of Bainbridge, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025.

The memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home with Rev. Samantha Lightfoot officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign...

Marlene Kelly Coleman

Marlene Kelly Coleman

Jul 12, 2025

Marlene Kelly Coleman, 80, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Climax, Georgia, passed away on July 12, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Humphries officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at...

Rick Mathis

Rick Mathis

Jul 9, 2025

Rick Mathis, 46, of Brinson, Georgia, passed away on July 9, 2025.

A private graveside service will be held at Oak City Cemetery, with James Earp, Jamie Earp, Hardy Powell, and Dennis Foulk serving as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial...

Patsy Ada Rhyner Scoggins

Patsy Ada Rhyner Scoggins

Jul 9, 2025

Mrs. Patsy Ada Rhyner Scoggins, age 78, of Griffin, passed away July 9, 2025.  Patsy grew up in Attapulgus, GA, daughter of the late Walter Rhyner and Ada Wilson Rhyner.  Patsy was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and worked at Brightmoor Nursing Center in Griffin for many years. Although she was known as a hard-headed redhead, Patsy was kind...

Sarah Johnston

Sarah Johnston

Jul 6, 2025

Sarah Johnston, 88, of Albany, formerly of Roswell, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Byron Dekle officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online...

Nada Ruth Emerson Whittington

Nada Ruth Emerson Whittington

Jul 2, 2025

Nada Ruth Emerson Whittington, 87, of Bainbridge, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Tim Mahler officiating. A private interment will be held at Oak City Cemetery with Abe Varner, Ben Davis, Mitchell Comerford, Edward Comerford, Tommy...

Stephanie Harter Malcom

Stephanie Harter Malcom

Jul 1, 2025

Stephanie Harter Malcom, 29, of Minot, North Dakota, formerly of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away on July 1, 2025,

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home with Rev. Brett Ellinburg officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at...

Wayne Jackson

Wayne Jackson

Jun 29, 2025

Wayne Jackson, 74, of Blakely, GA, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Crapps officiating. Interment will follow at Brinson Cemetery.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign...

Bill Ingram

Bill Ingram

Jun 29, 2025

William Barnes Ingram, 76, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Bainbridge, GA. Private family services will be held.

William "Bill" Barnes Ingram was born September 6, 1948, in Athens, GA to Oel Barnes Ingram, Jr. and Wilhelmina Taylor Ingram. Bill was a veteran, who served in the United States Air Force. Bill retired from his career...

Jim Forrester

Jim Forrester

Jun 26, 2025

James Wingfield Forrester, Jr. passed away peacefully in Dahlonega, GA, on June 26, 2025, at the age of 82. Jim was born May 10, 1943, in Albany, Georgia to Louise Hall Forrester and James Forrester of Leesburg, GA.

Jim was a dedicated husband to Sarah Frances (Long) for 58 years and father to James, Leigh and Laura....

Donald Philip Dollar

Donald Philip Dollar

Jun 26, 2025

Donald Philip Dollar, 70, of Climax, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025.

The graveside memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations may be made to Supper on Scott, C/O The Salvation Army of Bainbridge, PO Box...

Joseph Edward "Joe" Baggett

Joseph Edward "Joe" Baggett

Jun 23, 2025

Captain Joseph Edward "Joe" Baggett (JAGC, US Navy Ret.), beloved father, grandfather, brother uncle, and spouse, died June 23, 2025. Days shy of participating as a Vietnam Vet in a Fairfax County neighborhood July 4th celebration, Joe tragically lost his life in a drowning accident while vacationing with his family in Delaware.

Upon graduation from London Central...

Donna G. Long

Donna G. Long

Jun 21, 2025

Donna G. Long, 69, of Bainbridge, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Morningside Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Everson officiating. Interment will follow at Black Jack Baptist Church Cemetery with Bryan Davis, Brandon Davis, Gene Kempton, Weyman Salter, Jr., Jackson Davis, Gage...

Troy Lee Barfield

Troy Lee Barfield

Jun 21, 2025

Troy Barfield, 81, of Bainbridge, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Beulah Thomas Church with Pastor Larry Harrell officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may...

Woody Woodward

Woody Woodward

Jun 20, 2025

Bobby "Woody" Woodward of Faceville, Georgia, passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 73.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Cool Springs Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Bainbridge-Decatur County Humane Society, 808 Zorn Road, Bainbridge, GA 39817. Online visitors may sign the guest...

Jeanette Elkins

Jeanette Elkins

Jun 14, 2025

Jeanette Elkins, 86, of Bainbridge, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Buddy Elkins and Rev. Robert Johns officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens with Trent Bellflower, Thomas Mitchell, Jeff Jeter, Mark Barber, Dean Elkins,...

Maggie Mclendon

Maggie Mclendon

Jun 13, 2025

Maggie McLendon, 89, of Brinson, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June19, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Poppell officiating. Interment will follow at Brinson Cemetery with Shane McLendon, Matt Cook, Conner McLendon, Chris Glisson, Lanie Williams, and West Dozier serving as active...

Jayden Polk

Jayden Polk

Jun 12, 2025

Jayden Polk, 20 months, ran into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tucker Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery with Jayden's uncles serving as active pallbearers.

The family...

Tommy Wheeler

Tommy Wheeler

Jun 10, 2025

Tommy Wheeler, 98, of Bainbridge, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Humphries officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery. Mike Wiggins, Ron Gilliard, Bo Jones, Roger Edmunds, Wesley Powell, and David Helms will serve as...

Betty Davis Smith

Betty Davis Smith

Jun 10, 2025

Betty Davis Smith of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at the age of 88.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Grubbs officiating. Chad Smith, Brad Reynolds, Lance Reynolds, Chris Smith, Caleb Reynolds, Hayden Reynolds, and Austin...

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