Russell T. Shirley
Oct 25, 2026
Russell T. Shirley, 56, of Climax, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026.
The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Morningside Baptist Church with Rev. Lynn Hurley officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery with Mark Phillips, Deryl Ouzts, Haisten Wilkinson, Larry Wilkinson, Lofton Willis, J.B. Swicord, Brett Wilkinson, and Peanut Enfinger serving...
Elaine Bush Brown
Oct 24, 2026
Elaine Bush Brown, 83, of Bainbridge, formerly of Pelham, AL, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Elaine was a devoted family member, a loyal friend, and a woman of strong will. She worked for more than 30 years as an assistant vice president at Regions Bank, building a long career through years of dedication and hard work. She was a Methodist...
James William Harrison
Oct 24, 2026
James William Harrison, 65, of Climax, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026.
James William was born November 24, 1960, in Bainbridge, GA, the son of James and Reba Byrd Harrison. He made his living as a farmer and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
James William loved sports and was a fierce competitor, especially when it came to church league softball....
Ruby McMillan Bennett
Oct 24, 2026
Ruby McMillan Bennett, 79, of Bainbridge, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at West Bainbridge Cemetery with Rev. David Grubbs and Mr. Kevin Dowdy officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations may...
Sharlene Palmer Clayton
Oct 22, 2026
Sharlene Palmer Clayton, 66 of Brinson, Ga. passed away October 22, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family!!
Sharlene was born to Charlie Woodrow Palmer, Sr. and Dora Shirley Cook Palmer in Bainbridge, GA. She was a member of Brinson Baptist Church. Before making her home in Brinson, she moved from Bainbridge to Tallahassee, FL to Palm Harbor, FL,...
John Thomas "J.T." Walker
Oct 20, 2026
John Thomas “J.T.” Walker, 42, of Climax, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Climax Baptist Church with Pastor John Woodrum officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home....
Renate Volz Smith
Oct 18, 2026
Renate Volz Smith, 73, of Brinson, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Renate was a native of Germany who made her home in the United States for the past 55 years. A Catholic by faith, she carried her beliefs with her throughout life and built a life filled with family, good books, and plenty of adventures.
She enjoyed fishing along the creek...
Ann Williams Hester
Oct 18, 2026
Ann Williams Hester, 90, of Climax, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Climax Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Hurley officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery with Michael Conley, Toby Pitts, Ben Pitts, Terry Phillips, Randy Williams, and Mike Williams serving as active pallbearers.
The family...
Harris Holly
Oct 12, 2026
William Harris Holly, 89, of Bainbridge, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with The Very Rev. Leslie Dellenbarger 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...
Thomas William "Tom" Kelley
Oct 11, 2026
Thomas William “Tom” Kelley, 78, of Washington state, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Steve Brooks officiating. Tom was baptized into Baptist faith.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register...
Eugene Smith
Oct 7, 2026
Eugene Smith, 65, of Bainbridge, formerly of Macon, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Julian Sims officiating. Interment will be at Cool Springs Cemetery
The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at...
Monie Peak
Oct 4, 2026
Raymona “Monie” Peak, 65, of Climax, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chris Humphries officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial...
Otis A. Gruis
Oct 3, 2026
Otis A. Gruis, 74, of Bainbridge, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Otis was born November 2, 1951, in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Adolph & Charlotte Blodgette Gruis. After high school, he spent his years traveling the open road as a truck driver. He was Baptist by faith.
Otis loved his children and grandchildren and was always ready to make plans...
Paula A. Clements
Sep 21, 2026
Paula A. Clements, 72, of Faceville, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026.
The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Boyd and Rev. Jean Watson officiating. Interment will be at Oak City Cemetery. Don Searan, Brock Lewis, Jason Murray, Beau Hatcher, Paul Johns, and Kevin Rojas will...
Barbara Keaton Darley
Sep 21, 2026
Barbara Keaton Darley, 85, of Bainbridge, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Delwood Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Delwood Baptist Church Cemetery with Will Darley, Carson Meredith, Stephen Gainous, Drew Gainous, Mark Gainous, and Abram Gainous serving as active pallbearers.
The...
Greg A. Dean
Sep 20, 2026
Greg A. Dean, 63, of Hiawassee, formerly of Decatur County, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026.
The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Hall and Rev. Tim Dean officiating. A private interment will be held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with Caleb Dean, Gavin Dean,...
Virgie B. Barber
Sep 18, 2026
On Friday morning, September 18th, Virgie Barber was called to Heaven and is in the arms of The King of Kings. She is happily seated in her recliner with her crochet in her lap, a cup of coffee at her side, listening to gospel music, and enjoying being in His presence.
The celebration of a life well lived will be held...
Jane Ingram Webb King
Sep 16, 2026
Jane Ingram Webb King, 94, of Bainbridge, formerly of Enterprise, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (Central) on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Enterprise First Methodist Church with Rev. Billy Lattrell officiating. Interment will at Campground Cemetery in Morven, GA. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations...
Johnny D. Medley, Sr.
Sep 15, 2026
Johnny D. Medley, Sr., 91, of Attapulgus, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Attapulgus Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Burrell officiating. Interment will follow at Attapulgus Baptist Church Cemetery with Kyle Medley, Dale Medley, Matt Musgrove, Trey Hawkins, Billy Brown, Bruce Bennett, Hayden Martin, and Mason...
Jimmy G. Gardner
Sep 13, 2026
Jimmy G. Gardner, 84, of Bainbridge, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026.
The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Poppell and Rev. Jason Shiver officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations may...
