All Obituaries

Mother Exie M. King was born in Talbot County on September 27, 1923 to the late Mr. Mank Steverson and Mrs. Exie Lee Smith Steverson who both preceded her in death. Mrs. Exie began her work life at an early age in the “fields” as it was called and then she became a nanny, cooking and cleaning in homes. After progression in life, Mother King went to work at Playtex in Manchester, GA for 35 years before her retirement. At an early age, she joined New Hope Baptist Church where...

Cecil Revell, Jr., was born May 27, 1955, to the late Cecil Revell, Sr., and Virginia Waller in Warm Springs, Georgia. Cecil passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023, in Manchester, Georgia. He was the sixth of ten siblings. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Richard Waller, Laura Dell Waller, John Revell, and Willie Joe Revell. Cecil leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter, Torianna Revell; son, Alex Johnson; four granddaughters; five siblings, Chrystal Boddie, Peggy...

Rasheeda was born on January 15, 1985, to Thomas Hardnett and the late Therice Williams. Rasheeda resided in Woodland, Georgia, where she attended Central Elementary High School until she graduated in 2003. Rasheeda loved to laugh and be around family and friends. She leaves behind to cherish her memories: her father, Thomas Hardnett of Woodland, Georgia; three brothers, Eric Owens (Adrian) of Woodland, Georgia, Derrick Clements (Lepeion) of Warm Springs, Georgia, and Tavares Owens of...

Nakia Lashay "Shay" Perdue, born on August 1, 1975, in Thomaston, Georgia, and a cherished resident of Meriwether County. Born to Patricia "Pat" Bowles and Joe H. Pope Sr., Following the transitioning of her mother, Shay found solace and motherly love in her aunt, Lorraine Weaver, who became not just an aunt but a guiding mother figure. Shay's journey, marked by significant milestones, included attending Manchester High School and showcasing her diverse talents as a...

We regretfully announce the passing of Santez Horton, age 38, of Talbotton,GA, Who passed away on Friday November 3,2023 in Columbus,GA at Saint Francis Hospital. Final Care provided by the licensed funeral care providers at McCoy Funeral Home of Manchester,GA.

Mr. Calvin G. Ogletree (A.K.A "Tree") was born February 14 , 1941 in Stovall, GA to Lela Mae Gates Dunlap and Samuel Ogletree. He departed this life on October 24, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lavaughn R. Ogletree, two daughters, Karon Ogletree and Tonja Crawl and three sisters: Jackie Dunlap, Ammie Ruth Dunlap, Rose Dunlap-Brown.   Calvin confessed his faith in God at an early age, and became a member of Leverette Hill Baptist Church in Warm Springs,Ga, where...

John Lamar Adams, the son of the late Mr. John Lewis Adams and Mrs. Lucy Agnes Adams was born July 13, 1943 in Meriwether County, Manchester, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Mrs. Annette Daniel. He was also affectionately called Pap Adams. Brother Adams was a long time and faithful servant-disciple of the Greentown Heights Church of Christ, which he thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship as he studied and gained truth from many teachings. Pap attended the Meriwether...

James McCoy was born February 20, 1961, in Manchester, GA, to the late Gertrude McCoy and Albert Steed. He attended Meriwether County schools, where he graduated from Manchester High School in the class of 1980. After high school, James enlisted in the United States Army. While in the Army, he became a heavy wheel mechanic at Fort Benning in Columbus, GA, and achieved the Good Conduct Medal. After the military, James pursued a career with the United States Postal Service where he worked...

Christine Jones was born November 6, 1945, to the late Mathis and Evorgia Jones in Woodbury, Georgia. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, lottery, sewing, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bell; mother and father; two sisters, Mary Ann and Dianne; two brothers, Author and Benny Jones; and sisters, Sandra Weaver and Ella Mae Weaver. A time to mourn: leaving to cherish her memories: three daughters, Patricia Slaton, Nellie Ponder...

Tony A. Crawl was born on November 2, 1959 in Manchester, GA to the late Gladys Crawl and the late King Crawl. He departed this life on Friday, October 13, 2023, at his residence in Manchester, GA surrounded by family. Tony will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was always the life of the party and loved to tell jokes and stories to keep everyone around smiling. Tony loved music and traveling with The Soul Masters Band over the years. He was preceded in death by his...