John M. Hill
Jun 16, 2026
John M. Hill, 63, of Bainbridge, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Slade Alday officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with Russell Floyd, Josh Daniel, Ryder Floyd, Reid Daniel, and Ed Robinson serving as active pallbearers.
The family...
Lee Culverson
Jun 16, 2026
Thomas Lee Culverson, 59, of Bainbridge, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Darin Slaymaker officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery with Stevie Culverson, Michael Probert, Eric Holley, Ridge Lee, Bernard Jackson, and David Helms serving as active pallbearers.
The...
Charles O. "Chuck" Thompson, Jr.
Jun 13, 2026
Chuck was born on August 7, 1943, in Duffy, West Virginia, to the late Charles Oliver and Beatrice (Long) Thompson Sr. He spent the majority of his life in Central Florida before moving to Southwest Georgia ten years ago. Guided by a deep and enduring Christian faith, Chuck lived his life as a testament to the values of grace, humility,...
Wanda Barber Matthews
Jun 13, 2026
Wanda Barber Matthews entered into heaven on June 13, 2026, at the age of 87. A lifelong resident of the Bethany Community, Wanda was born on December 7, 1938, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to Herbert Cleveland “Hub” Barber and Willa Irene Powell Barber.
Wanda graduated from Bainbridge High School and dedicated more than 30 years of service to the State of Georgia...
Jeffrey Clay Livingston
Jun 11, 2026
Jeffrey Clay Livingston, 59, of Quincy, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the chapel at Mt. Pleasant Lodge with Minister Allen Gonzalez officiating. Interment will follow at Livingston Family Cemetery with Nathanael Livingston, Eli Sweeney, Eric Sweeney, Colby Boyett, Nicholas Boyett, Matthew Boyett, Caden Wheeler, and...
Ellen D. McKenzie
Jun 11, 2026
Ellen D. McKenzie, 87, of Dadeville, AL, formerly of Albany & Bainbridge, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Margaret Ellen Durham was born April 16, 1939, in Bainbridge, GA, the daughter of John & Neta Allen Durham. She earned her bachelor's degree from University of Georgia and a master’s degree from Albany State. Ellen taught at Oaks Academy in Brinson and...
Mary McNutt Weaver
Jun 7, 2026
Mary McNutt Weaver, 93, of Brinson, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026.
A devoted military wife, mother, and community servant, Mary embraced every chapter of life with grace and purpose. During her husband's military career, she made homes at duty stations across the country, creating a strong foundation for her family wherever they were stationed. A registered nurse by profession, she...
Sammy Hand
Jun 7, 2026
Sammy Hand, 70, of Climax, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Poppell officiating. Interment will follow at Brinson Cemetery with Blake Sherry, Keith Medley, Randy Camp, Joel Singletary, and Michael Powell serving as active pallbearers.
The family will receive friends...
Jim Rentz
Jun 1, 2026
Francis James Rentz, a puzzle solver, woodworking hobbyist, and Eagle Scout who mentored countless young men through the Boy Scouts of America, eventually earning the local council’s highest honor, died June 1 in Graniteville, South Carolina. He was 75.
Jim Rentz was an active member of Bainbridge First Methodist Church in Georgia, where he lived most of his life until moving...
Cory Allen Kelley
May 31, 2026
Cory Allen Kelley, 35, of Climax GA, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
The celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Ryan Carnes officiating. Ryan Skipper, Dylan Sirmons, Kendall Mullis, Christopher Abercrombie, Steve Payne, and David Boley will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive...
Taylor Brooks
May 31, 2026
Taylor Brooks, 83, of Bainbridge, formerly of Manhattan, NY, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Dennis Taylor Brooks was born September 10, 1942, in Panama City, FL, the son of PeeWee & Jackie Taylor Brooks. He was a graduate of Bainbridge High School, Class of 1960. Taylor graduated from Louisiana State University of New Orleans with a Master of Fine Arts...
Michael Allen "Mikey" Rickard
May 31, 2026
Michael Allen “Mikey” Rickard, 72, of Lake Seminole, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Michael was born October 31, 1953, in Owensboro, KY, the son of Herman & Leona Bryant Rickard. For all 72 years, Mikey lived life with a smile, a quick wit, and a sarcastic remark ready for any occasion. An iron worker by trade and a comedian at...
Nell Mitchell
May 27, 2026
Nelcene Cobb “Nell” Mitchell, 88, of Brinson, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Brinson Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Crapps officiating. Interment will follow at Brinson Cemetery with Nell’s grandchildren serving as active pallbearers.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may...
Marilyn Toliver
May 27, 2026
Marilyn Toliver, 65, of Bainbridge, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Tallahassee National Cemetery with Mr. Billy Gray officiating. Leonard Toliver, Jesse Toliver, Anthony Nilson, Cole Bulger, Ben Rich, Kenny Hill, Jamie Bulger, and Hunter Bulger will serve as active pallbearers. The family will receive...
Ann Newberry Ariail
May 25, 2026
Ann Newberry Ariail, 82, of Climax, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026.
The celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Climax Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Whatley, Rev. Lynn Hurley and Harrell Hemingway officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery with Ann’s children, grandchildren, and nephew serving as active pallbearers.
The family...
Tara D. Lewis
May 23, 2026
Tara D. Lewis, 52, of Blakely, GA, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tucker Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery with Aaron Chaney, Jeremy Chaney, Tucker Lewis, Jr., Courtney Pollock, Tyler Pollock, and Jason Rose serving as...
Sammy Smith
May 20, 2026
Richard S. “Sammy” Smith, 44, of the Delwood Community, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Delwood Baptist Church with Rev. Neal Hosey and Rev. Doug Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Delwood Baptist Church Cemetery with Kyle Pollock, Josh Taylor, Kirk Sadler, Trevor Lee Pollock, Brent...
Ronnie Johnnie Odom, Jr.
May 19, 2026
Ronnie Johnnie Odom, Jr., 52, of Bainbridge, formerly of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 515 Jacksontown Road in Bainbridge. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Children's, Attn: Shriners Children's Processing Center, PO Box 947765,...
Joy Logue Lindley
May 12, 2026
Joy Logue Lindley passed away on May 12, 2026, at the age of 69.
Joy was born in 1956 in Bainbridge, GA where she spent most of her life. Later in life, she moved to Goose Creek, SC where she retired and continued making memories with family and friends.
Joy was a loving mother, grammy, family member, and friend whose kindness and...
Nettie Foreman Richardson
May 9, 2026
Nettie Foreman Richardson, 85, of Lake Seminole, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mt. Olive Methodist Church in Parrot, GA, with Rev. Jimmy Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Foreman Family Cemetery with Cameron Barley, Cody Barley, Caleb Barley, Gage Harden, Tanner Walker, Billy Summerford, and...
