All Obituaries

Shirley M. Lundy of Milledgeville, Georgia entered into eternal rest on January 22, 2023. Service is to be announced. Services entrusted to Dawson’s Mortuary ~98 Hopgood St. Warrenton, GA www.dawsonsmortuary.com

Edwin “Eddie Boy” Scott was born on November 6, 1962, in Miami, Florida. He was the son of Ruthie M. Roberts Robinson and Ralph Scott. Edwin was raised in Warrenton, Georgia by his lovely grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Roberts. Edwin attended Warren County High School in Warrenton, Georgia. He played basketball and football while in high school. He was a proud graduate of the class of 1980. After graduation, Edwin entered the Marines. He served for three years. Edwin married...

Home Going Service for Shirley D. Owens Clarke Viewing held from 9am- 5pm on Friday, January 6, 2023, at: S.P. Jones and Son Funeral Home 208 North Broad Street Kenbridge, VA 23944 Funeral Services held at 12pm on Saturday, January 7, 2023 Note: Hour Viewing from 11am – 12 pm (Before Service) First Baptist Church 821 Lunenburg Ave. Victoria, VA 23974 Interment First Baptist Memorial Gardens Mecklenburg Street Victoria, VA 23974 Repass: Held at First Baptist Church...

Donald Ruff was born December 24, 1955 to the late Roy and Minnie Mae Ruff. He departed this life on December 29, 2022. At an early age he joined the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. For many years, he worked as a carpenter. Donald was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Minnie Ruff and a brother Robert L. Ruff. Donald leaves to cherish his memories, one daughter, Tysheika Ruff, three sons, Derrick Ruff, Reginald Dozier, and Dondracus Dozier; thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild;...

Obituary “We are con dent, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8 The Lord whispered in Nathaniel “Whosé” Lewis, Jr.’s, ear on Friday, December 16, 2022, and said, “Take your rest, my son.” Nathaniel, who was affectionately known as “Whosé,” was born on December 1, 1958, in Sandersville, Georgia, to the parentage of the late Nathaniel and Gladys Lewis,...

On December 11, 2022, God sent an angel to bring one of his beloved souls, Johnny Lewis Drake home.  He was born February 11, 1940, to the late Bobby and Daisy Drake in Warrenton, GA. Johnny L. Dreak was preceded in death by his brother Richard Drake and sisters Kattie L. Drake and Emma L. Drake. Johnny, better known as “Black”  was a loving and fun person to many. Mr. Johnny Lewis Drake leaves to cherish everlasting memories: children, Johnnie Mae Hudson...

A beautiful life fills its mission in this world by doing what God created it to do. Catille’s mission began on December 27, 1982, to the parentage of Mr. George Hunt and Ms. Stephanie Hill. She quietly slept away on December 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Catille accepted Christ into her life at an early age at New Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Sam A. Bishop, and she continue her guidance by Minister Ann Dixon. She was faithful until the...

  Tony Dewayne Ficklin, AKA “Chief” entered into eternal rest on December 11, 2022, at AU in Augusta, Georgia. Tony Dewayne Ficklin was born to the late Genellen Ficklin Jones and the late Horace Smith on July 1, 1960. At an early age, Tony accepted Christ into his life as his personal savior and joined Thankful Baptist Church in Jewell, Georgia. He also enjoyed fellowship and worshipping with New Zion Hill AME Church in Thomson, Georgia. Tony graduated from Warren...

Sarah Reynolds Spencer, better known as “Granny,” was born on March 13, 1943, in Sparta, Georgia, to the parentage of the late James Reynolds and Cora Hunt-Reynolds. She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age, confessing to her Lord and Savior at St. James Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Warthen, Georgia, where she remained a member until the present day.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Reverend Johnny...

Willie Bernard Kemp, Jr., was born March 13, 1945, in Warren County, Georgia, to the late Wille Bernard Kemp, Sr., and Daisy Long Kemp. Willie departed this life for eternal gain on November 29, 2022.  Willie joined Thankful Baptist Church at the “appointed time,” and he served faithfully as an usher, a deacon, and as part of the groudsmen staff. Willie was the first black man to transport beverages for Coca Cola Bottling Company. Willie served in this position for over nine...