All Obituaries

Priscilla Delvallie of Warrenton, GA. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 12:00 noon, Warren County Cultural Center, Warrenton, Georgia. Services entrusted to Dawson’s Mortuary ~98 Hopgood St. Warrenton, GA www.dawsonsmortuary.com  

Wylene Kendrick Charleston was born on December 28, 1945, in Sparta, Georgia. She was the first child of the late Curtis Kendrick and Eufaula Kendrick Andrews. She was educated in the Hancock County public school system. Wylene was a lifelong resident of Hancock County. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Wylene was a diligent and dedicated worker. She was employed with Rheem Manufacturing Company for over 20 years until retirement. She was...

  Minnie Mae Ruff was born on July 16, 1933 to the late Willie and Rosa Mae Gillom. She was the oldest of seven children. She transitioned peacefully from labor to reward on August 14, 2022. At an early age, Minnie joined Mt.Moriah Baptist Church. She was a member of the Missionary Ministry and served in various roles throughout the church until her health failed. On December 30,1952, she was united in holy matrimony to the late Roy Ruff Sr. To this union eight children were...

Leroy Thomas, a loving, compassionate, God-fearing man being the third child born to the late Nellie Mae Thomas and Hazel Lee Thomas on October 24, 1953, in Sparta, Ga.  He departed his earthly life on August 12, 2022. Leroy was educated in the Hancock County school system, attending Hancock Central High School. After living in Sparta for many years, he moved to Atlanta, GA, and New York City.   Leroy joined New Beulah Baptist Church at an early age and served faithfully...

Obituary We take this day that God has made to celebrate the life that to you He gave, to be happy that He blessed us with you, and to be thankful that He blessed you too. Mrs. Cornelia S. Means was born on October 19, 1942, to the late Mr. Willie Shines and Mrs. Alma Lucious Washington Shines in Twiggs County, Georgia. She was raised by her loving Uncle and Aunt, Bennie and Ethel Roberts. Cornelia joined First Baptist Church at an early age, where she attended and served several years....

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning "  Jamie Lee Tolbert was born on August 27,1968 to the late Mr.& Mrs. Arthur Lee Tolbert. He departed this life on Friday, July 29,2022 at Piedmont Augusta in Augusta, Georgia.  Jamie was the youngest of five siblings. He joined the Greenwood Baptist Church at an early age.  Affectionately, he is known to family and friends as "J. T", he attended the Warren County Public...

Alton “Snapper” Hawkins was born on May 24, 1935, in Warrenton Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Geraldine Gilliam) Hawkins.  He departed his earthly life and was called home on July 24, 2022. At an early age Alton accepted Christ into his life.  Although he visited many churches throughout the community he chose William Grove Baptist Church as his home.  He was a faithful member until his health declined. Alton attended the Warren County School...

For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a door keeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. ~ Psalms 84:10 Alvin gained his wings on July 16, 2022. He was born the 5th child of the late Robert & Mary Barnes on July 2, 1961. H e w as affectionately known to all as “Al”. Alvin was employed with the Georgia Department of Transportation for 30 years until he retired. He worked several jobs: all caring for people in need...

To everything there is a season, and a time to every person under the heaven a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to die a time to pluck up that which is planted. Ecclesiastes 31:2 Mrs. Susie Kate Nelson was a loving mother and auntie. She was called from labor to enternal rest on Sunday July 10, 2022, in Thomson Georgia. Susie was born on April 8, 1939, in Warrenton Georgia. In 1969 she married the love of her life Mr. Frank Nelson. Susie enjoyed spending time...

Paul D. Hampton Jr. was a caring son, bother, uncle, and friend. He left this world suddenly on July 8, 2022 his family were by his side when he drifted off to be with the Lord at age of 40. He was born to Paul and Barbara Hampton Sr., on January 11, 1982. Affectionately known as "Peewee",  was the baby of the family. Peewee was a long-time resident of Sparta Georgia, after graduating from Hancock Central High School Class of 2000. He was employed with Walmart for...