Jerry Hatton
May 3, 2026
Jerry Hatton, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Born to Henry Alvin & Mamie Curry Hatton, Jerry was raised in Illinois and grew up in a family deeply rooted in the world of midget car racing. The roar of engines and the camaraderie of the track were part of his earliest memories, shaping a lifelong passion for...
Roger W. Loyless
May 2, 2026
Roger W. Loyless, 71, of Brinson, GA, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026.
He was born December 21, 1954, in Charleston, SC, the son of Garland & Patricia Baggerly Loyless. Roger was a machinist with LMC for many years and took pride in doing things right. Outside of work, he enjoyed scuba diving, especially cave diving and spending time in the...
Wayne Shepard
Apr 30, 2026
Wayne Shepard, 77, of Tallahassee, formerly of Lake Seminole, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with Wayne’s grandchildren, sons-in-law, and Tye Piercey serving as active pallbearers.
The family will...
Polly Tyson
Apr 29, 2026
Pauline Lovett “Polly” Tyson, 90, of Bainbridge, GA passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Humphries officiating. Interment will be at Sparks City Cemetery. The deacons of First Baptist Church will serve as active pallbearers, and members of Hilda Byrd Sunday...
Steve Brock
Apr 28, 2026
Stephen Burnum “Steve” Brock of Bainbridge, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the age of 72.
He was born March 2, 1954, in Houston, TX, the son of Adolph and Frances Brock. He grew up in Bainbridge, GA, where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors, aviation, and working with his hands. Steve had an adventurous spirit and...
Doris Ward Griffin
Apr 27, 2026
Doris Ward Griffin, 95, of Bainbridge, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Stuart Griffin, Charles Wayne Griffin, Quinton Horne, Carl Lynn, Harry Rich, and Tommy Moore serving...
Anita King Nix
Apr 22, 2026
Anita King Nix, 86, of Bainbridge, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Humphries officiating. Interment will follow at Nix Family Cemetery with Blair Nix, Wilson Nix, Kevin King, Gregg Howze, Bryan Howze, and Hal Glover serving as active pallbearers.
The family...
Virgil R. Pyle, Sr.
Apr 19, 2026
Virgil R. Pyle, Sr., 80, of Donalsonville, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026.
He was born January 13, 1946, in Thomasville, GA, the son of Berry Harold & Monda Pearl Pyle. Virgil worked until his retirement with LMC and was a member of Donalsonville Church of God.
Virgil was most content outdoors. Deer hunting at dawn, tending rows of vegetables in his...
Cindy Whiddon
Apr 18, 2026
Janie Cinderella “Cindy” Whiddon, 81, of Recovery, passed away April 18, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Tim Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Sylvania Cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations...
Grace Lucas
Apr 16, 2026
A special soul, an amazingly strong woman, Grace Lucas, 77, of Lake Seminole, formerly of Lafayette, LA, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Grace was born May 3, 1948, in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of Mickey & Molly Jackewicz Lucas. Her life was quite challenging though it seemed she had nine lives as she amazed others with how much she could...
Joel Darsey Humphrey
Apr 15, 2026
Joel Darsey Humphrey, 68, of Bainbridge, passed away April 15, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stephen Webb officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery with Joel’s nieces and nephews serving as honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors...
Commander Jackie Eugene Godwin, USN, Retired
Apr 10, 2026
Commander Jackie Eugene Godwin, USN, Retired, 84, of Attapulgus, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Godwin officiating. Interment will be at Attapulgus Cemetery with Chuck Wade, Kevin Wade, Gregory Godwin, Chaz Wade, Drew Godwin, Wade Godwin, Matt Godwin, and...
Bernice Maxine Stills
Apr 9, 2026
Bernice Maxine Stills, 92, of Bainbridge, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home. A private interment will be held in Virginia. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army, PO Box 786, Bainbridge,...
Carroll Jones
Apr 7, 2026
R. Carroll Jones, 78, of Brinson, GA, passed away April 7, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Humphries and Rev. Conrad Salter officiating. Interment will be at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with his grandsons serving as active pallbearers. Online visitors may sign the guest register...
Piero Todaro
Mar 23, 2026
Piero Todaro, 84, of Augusta, GA, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Shiver officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial...
Lane Rich
Mar 18, 2026
Lane Rich, 74, of Climax, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Oak City Cemetery with Rev. Chris Humphries officiating. Orion Lodge #8 F&AM and Guy Farmer Sunday School class will serve as active pallbearers.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may...
Gloria Powell Coppinger
Mar 16, 2026
Gloria Powell Coppinger, 96, of Bainbridge, formerly of Lake Seminole, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026.
The memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Humphries officiating. Members of Redeemed & Rejoicing Sunday School class will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends immediately following the service....
John S. "Sammy" Jones
Mar 16, 2026
John S. “Sammy” Jones, 57, of Colquitt, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026.
The memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Bainbridge Church with Pastor Laddie DeRocco officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations may be made to Breakthrough T1D...
H. Palmer Rich
Mar 8, 2026
With his family by his side, Horace “Palmer” Rich, 90, peacefully departed his earthly body early Sunday morning, March 8, 2026. He was born on December 16, 1935, in Brinson, Georgia and was the oldest of four children of Marvin and Mildred Thigpen.
Palmer was the recipient of many titles and accolades in his life though his two favorites were being...
Leon L. Merchant
Mar 7, 2026
Leon Lenwood Merchant, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Caribou on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born February 5, 1944, in Caribou, Maine, the son of Henry Merchant and Gertrude (Damboise) Merchant.
Leon was a lifelong resident of Caribou and a hardworking businessman who spent much of his life serving the community. For more than forty years, he...
