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10/22/2025

Mr. Steve F. Meders, age 72, of Sparks, Georgia, passed away on October 18, 2025 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. Mr. Meders was born on February 15, 1953 in Tifton, Georgia, to Robert Felton Meders and Ruby Hall Meders. He lived most of his life in Cook County and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Adel. Mr. Meders was an agent with the Independent Retirement Professionals.
Mr. Meders is survived by his wife, Janet Giddens Meders of Sparks; one son and daughter-in-law, Tate and Marki Meders of Adel, Georgia; two daughters and sons-in-law: Tai and Ronnie Weeks of Sparks, Shaye and Michael Kohler of Clovis, New Mexico; eight grandchildren: Cohen Weeks and Cailee Weeks, both of Sparks, Louleigh Meders, Henry Meders, Rubi Meders and Renna Meders, all of Adel, Adelynn Kohler and Ander Kohler, both of Clovis, New Mexico; his mother, Rubye Hall Meders of Omega, Georgia; one brother, Doug Meders of Omega; one sister, Joy Lott of Omega; and his mother-in-law, Marilyn Giddens of Sparks. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Felton Meders.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday; October 23, 2025 at the Cook High School Memorial Football Stadium with Rev John Bagley and Rev. Ashley Way officiating and eulogies being given by Dr. Michael McCartney and Mr. Glenn Simmons. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home, 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave., Adel, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Steve Meders Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o the Cook County Educational Foundation; 37 Josie Road; Adel, Georgia 31620.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Meders family.

10/02/2025

Mrs. Linda Dorminey Folsom. 78 of Adel, Georgia passed away at her home October 2, 2025. She was born August 1, 1947 in Colquitt County to the late Willis Elbert Dorminey and Hattie Tillman Dorminey. She lived most of her life in Cook County and was a homemaker. Mrs. Folsom was a member of the Sparks First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Folsom is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tommy Folsom of Adel and two sons and one daughter-in-law; Mark and Joy Folsom of Sparks, Georgia; Daniel Folsom and his partner Andy Roland of Adel; two grandchildren, Jordan Folsom and Jacob Folsom of Sparks; one brother, Raymond Dorminey of Sparks; four sisters; Carolyn Norman of Norman Park, Georgia; Mary Lou Castleberry of MacClenny, Florida; Hollie Dean Shaw of Sylvester, Georgia and Bessie Hall of Camilla, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Michael Lynn Folsom, parents and three brothers, William Dorminey, Melvis Dorminey and James Dorminey.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM; Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Rodgers and Rev. A. J. Hall officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Boone Funeral Home; 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave; Adel, Georgia. In keeping with Mrs. Folsom's wishes she was cremated.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com.. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Folsom family.

10/01/2025

Mr. Dwight Folsom, 63 of Tifton, Georgia, formerly of Adel, Georgia, passed away on October 1, 2025 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. Mr. Folsom was born on July 1, 1962 in Adel, Georgia, to the late Settle Folsom and and the late Wanda Jean McCranie Folsom. He lived all of his life in Cook County until moving to Tifton a few months ago. Mr. Folsom was a long time employee of Kelley Manufacturing Company where he worked in the Receiving Department. He was a member of Springhead Baptist Church in Cook County and a Mason.
Mr. Folsom is survived by his wife, Suzanne Folsom of Tifton; one son, Michael Folsom of Adel; one daughter, Rebecca Folsom of Las Vegas, Nevada; one brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Kim Folsom of Hahira, Georgia; his sister and brother-in-law, Sherry and Charles Brannen of Adel; nieces and nephews: Kasey Register and Shawn Mullins both of Adel; Jordan Altman, Jared Altman and Jaden Altman, all of Las Vegas; three great nephews and one great niece; mother-in-law, Patricia Miller of Adel; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mardy and Tommy Altman of Las Vegas; several aunts and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lamar "Elmo" Folsom.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Taylor and Dr. Danny Ray officiating. Interment will follow at Folsom Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Boone Funeral Home, 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.; Adel, Georgia.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home is serving the Folsom family.

09/16/2025

Rev. Michael "Mike" Brannon, Jr., age 53, of Adel, Georgia, passed away at his home on September 15, 2025. He was born on August 1, 1972 in Adel and lived in Cook County most of his life. Rev. Brannon was a supervisor for the Farm Service Agency in Moutrie, Georgia. He was also the Pastor for Evergreen Baptist Church for the past 21 years.
Rev. Brannon is survived by his wife, Heather DeAnne Shirah Brannon of Adel; his son, Salem Brannon of Adel; his daughter and son-in-law, Shirah and Ethan Sharp of Nashville, Georgia; grandson, Bennett Sharp of Nashville; father, Mike Brannon, Sr. of Adel; mother and step-father, Wanda Thornton Harnage and Mike Harnage of Hahira, Georgia; a sister, Melissa Pate of Ashburn, Georgia; mother-in-law, Ruth Shirah of Adel; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Rev. Brannon will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September18, 2025 at Evergreen Baptist Church with Rev. Jody Futch, Rev. Garvie Nichols and Rev. Jeff McCartney officiating along with Mr. Jeremy Johnston providing the eulogy. Interment will follow on the church grounds at Rountree Cemetery with Rev. Gary James officiating the graveside service. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, September 17, 2025 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Boone Funeral Home, 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. in Adel. In lieu of flowers it is requested that donations be made to The Gideons c/o Donnie Philpot (PO Box 1122; Adel, Georgia 31620).
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Brannon family.

09/16/2025

Mrs. Janis “Jan” Sumner Saunders, 77, of Sparks, GA but Hahira the last 5 years passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Parker officiating.
Born July 27, 1948, in Tifton, Mrs. Saunders was the daughter of the late Steve Sumner and Louise Nipper Sumner.
She was a retired educator teaching in Cook County for over 30 years. She was a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Sorority and the Cook County Retired Teachers Association. In addition, Jan was an avid bridge player, serving as the Club Manager for both the Valdosta and Tifton Duplicate Bridge Associations.
Mrs. Saunders is survived by her husband of 57 years Ken Saunders of Hahira, one brother and sister-in-law Bill and Carol Ann Lindsey of Macon; one sister and brother-in-law Marthi and Peter Munson of Bluffton, South Carolina, two sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Danielle Saunders of Valdosta, Glenn and Erin Saunders of Ponte Vedra, FL; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Jonathan Rogers of Peachtree City; six grandchildren, Mackenzie, Gehrig and Brooks Rogers; Wilkes, Pearson and Lochlyn Saunders.
Jan was a remarkable woman who touched many lives as a teacher and a caring mother. Jan was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, children and grandchildren and countless others.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial gift to the Cook County Educational Foundation, 37 Josie Road; Adel, Georgia 31620.
*The family will host a Celebration of Life at The Parrish House (1401 S. Hutchinson Ave.; Adel, GA 31620) following the service.*
You may offer condolences to the family at the online guest registry at https://www.boonefunerals.com/obituary/jan-saunders.

09/11/2025

Mrs. Betty Moore Myers, 86 of Sparks, Georgia, passed away at her residence on September 11, 2025. Mrs. Myers was born on December 12, 1938 in Lowndes County to the late Joseph William Moore and the late Willie Mae Gibbs Moore. She lived most of her life in Cook County and was retired from the Cook County Service Center. She was a member of the Brushy Creek Baptist Church.

Mrs. Myers is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Lisa Myers of Adel, Georgia; four daughters and one son-in-law: Lori Myers of Adel, Bonnie Myers of Sparks, Lisa and Tommy Wood of Tifton, Georgia, Janet Myers of Adel; thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Willene Corbett of Adel and Joan Myers of Orlando, Florida. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Thomas Myers, Jr.; two sons, Tommy Myers and Mike Myers; and numerous brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Rev. William Davis officiating. Visitation will take place from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday at the funeral home (Boone Funeral Home, Inc., 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.; Adel, Georgia) prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow at Spring Hill Church Cemetery. Scott Dixon, Tucker Wood, Ethan Myers, Tim Myers, Jarod Myers and Denny Roberts will serve as pallbearers. Special music for the service will include "Beulah Land", "I Call It Home" and "Amazing Grace" on bagpipes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Anita Stewart Oncology Center; 1623 Madison Ave., Tifton, Georgia 31794.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Myers family.

08/31/2025

Some glad morning when this life is o’er, I’ll fly away.

On August 28, 2025, Render Folsom of Adel gained his wings and entered into the glory of his Lord. Render was born November 2, 1943, to the late David L. and Susie I Onnie Roach Folsom and lived in Adel his entire life. A graduate of Crossroads School, he was a farmer, bus driver (42 years), loving husband, father, PaPa, uncle, brother, and friend to many. He served his community on the ASCS Board for many years, helped organize Pine Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Lifetime Member of the Cook County Young Farmers, and was a member of Friends Helping Friends. An Emeritus Mason, Render served as Past Master of Adel Lodge #310 twice and was Secretary of the Lodge for over 15 years. A Deacon of Springhead Baptist Church, Render could often be found on Sundays leading the choir and singing praises to his Lord.
Mr. Folsom leaves to rejoice in his Homegoing Fredda B. Folsom, loving wife of 58 years, sons Lee (Christie) and Leslie (Angie), all of Adel. Grandsons Ethan, Grant, Jack, Thad, and Greer, all of Adel; four sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight brothers, two sisters, five brothers-in-law, and eight sisters-in-law.
Visitation will take place Sunday evening, August 31, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Boone Funeral Home (1804 South Hutchinson Ave. in Adel). Homegoing Services will be held at Springhead Baptist Church on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Joey Taylor, Dr. Danny Ray and Rev. Tommy Bussey officiating. Interment and Masonic graveside rites will follow in Folsom Cemetery. The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to Friends Helping Friends; C/O Sherrell Luke (998 Fellowship Road; Hahira, Georgia 31632). Boone Funeral Home is serving the Folsom family.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefuneals.com

08/31/2025

Mr. Robert L. Dent, age 69, of Sparks, Georgia, passed away on August 29, 2025 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born on February 24, 1956 in Hahira, Georgia, but lived most of his life in Cook County. Mr. Dent was the son of the late George W. Dent and the late Bettie Jane Bates Dent. He was a Baptist and also the owner and operator of Dent's Service Station in Adel.
Mr. Dent is survived by his wife, Sue Folds Dent of Sparks; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Hope Dent of Sparks; daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Daniel Jefferson of Hahira, Georgia; grandchildren: Emily and Sam Harper of Sparks, Abby Dent of Sparks, Jacob Dent of Sparks and Kaitlyn Jefferson of Hahira; one great-grandchild, Preston Harper of Sparks; and a brother, Joe Dent of Sparks.
The funeral services for Dent will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Rev. Ashley Way officiating and Mr. Steve Meders providing the eulogy. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Michael Bennett, Joe Lance Godwin, Casey Vickers, David Shirah, Chris Morris and Dylan Hanks. Honorary pallbearers will include Ronnie Warren, Michael Weeks, Doug Hanks, Bruce Vining, Danny Bennett, Bobby Morrell, Jerome Moore, Scotty Phillips, Mike Carter and Steve Register. Special music for the service will include "Fast Cars and Freedom," "Scars in Heaven," "Midnight Cry" and "I Believe." The family will have visitation on Monday evening, September 1, 2025 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Boone Funeral Home, 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. in Adel.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com Boone Funeral Home is serving the Dent family.

08/26/2025

Mr. William Huffstuttler, 92 of Adel, Georgia passed away at the Doctors Hospital of Augusta, Georgia on August 24, 2025. Mr. Huffstuttler was born on October 22, 1932 in Clay County, Mississippi to the late Ernest Edward Huffstuttler and Ovella McCool Huffstuttler. He has lived most of his life in Cook County and was retired from Del-Cook Lumber Co. and Specialty Stampings. He was a Deacon Emeritus and Charter member of New Life Baptist Church. He also served in the United States Army.
Mr. Huffstuttler is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ruevelia Ertzberger Huffstuttler; two daughters and sons-in-law, Miranda (Larry) Corbett; Peggy (Bruce) Vining; his son and fiancée, Bruce Huffstuttler (Sherry Carlson) all of Adel; eight grandchildren; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Rev. Bill (Pam) Huffstuttler of Jacksonville, Florida and Charles David Huffstuttler of Tifton, Georgia; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Irene Harrell of Statesboro, Georgia and Lorene (Jim) Pingitore of Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Eddy Huffstuttler, one daughter, Nancy Huffstuttler, his grandson, Justin Huffstuttler; son-in-law, Roger C. McDaniel; two brothers, Gene Huffstuttler and Leonard Huffstuttler; two sisters, Eloise Stone and Margaret Roberts.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the New Life Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Payne officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place from 2:30 to 4:00 PM at the church prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the New Life Baptist Church Mission Fund; P.O. Box 608; Adel, Georgia 31620.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com.. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Huffstuttler family.

08/25/2025

Mr. Ray Leo "Lee" Green, age 51, passed away at his home in Boston, Massachusetts on August 20, 2025. He was born in Tifton, Georgia on September 8, 1973. He was raised in Cook County and was a Baptist. Mr. Green lived and worked in Atlanta for many years before moving to Boston eight years ago. He was employed with w3r Consulting in Boston.
Mr. Green is survived by his parents, Ray and Gayle Boone Green of Lenox, Georgia, and his sister, Cherise Matechek of Savannah, Georgia, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A graveside service for Mr. Green will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Lenox City Cemetery with Rev. Danny Culpepper officiating. Interment will follow the graveside service.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc is serving the Green family.

08/20/2025

Mr. Roy Copeland Darby, age 88, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation Center in Adel. He was born in Berrien County on October 8, 1936 to the late Emory C. Darby and the late Nina McNeal Darby but live most of his life in Cook County.
Mr. Darby spent most of his youth in Adel where, at the age of thirteen, he met the love of his life, Marianne Talley. He graduated Cook High School in 1956 before attending South Georgia College. He spent time in the U.S. Army where he was a Sergeant First Class. In 1958, he and Marianne were wed and settled into married life in Adel. Roy began his career in forestry, first working at Darby Lumber Company and then at Talley Veneer and Crate Company. He eventually owned his own pulpwood business before joining Del-Cook Lumber until his retirement. During this time he also became a licensed realtor with Century 21 and received his Associate Degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
Roy was very active in his community where he served two terms on the Adel City Council and was a Director in the Jaycees.
He loved the Lord and dedicated himself to helping at his church home, Adel United Methodist Church (now Adel Wesleyan Church), as a Lay Leader, Sunday School Superintendent, President of the Methodist Men, Sunday School teacher, choir member and also assisted with the Youth Group.
Roy had a wide range of friends and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He enjoyed getting to know people and was known for always looking at someone's character rather than their social status or appearance.
He was very active in charities including SPCA, Wounded Warriors Project and the St. Laidre Indian School. He was a lifetime contributor to The Daily Bread and gave a copy to most of the people he met. He was a Mason and Shriner, holding memberships in the Adel Masonic Lodge #310 and the Hasan Temple of the Shrine. He spent many Saturdays taking families to the Shriner's Hospital in Tampa. Roy was one of the last true Southern Gentlemen and he will be greatly missed.
Mr. Darby is survived by his wife, Marianne Talley Darby of Adel; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Susan Darby Young and Kenny Young of Tifton, Georgia, Leslie Galifianakis of Acworth, Georgia, Allison and Timmy Davis of Adel; three grandchildren: Mary Elizabeth Davis of Adel, Darby Davis Lindsey (Skylar) of Norman Park, Georgia, and Allie Galifianakis of Acworth; four great-grandchildren: Brantley Davis of Adel, And Anniston Lindsey, Tucker Lindsey and Bowen Lindsey all of Norman Park; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his sister, Helen D. Mashburn.
The funeral services for Mr. Darby will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Adel Wesleyan Church with Rev. Doug Tolson and Mr. Tom Thomas, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn City Cemetery. The family will have visitation at the church from 1:00 PM until service time on the day of the service.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home is serving the Darby family.

08/14/2025

Mr. Joel Ellis "Papa Joe" Futch, Sr., 87, of Adel, Georgia passed away on August 13, 2025 at the Fellowship Home of Nashville, Georgia. Mr. Futch was born on June 15, 1938 to the late Ronald Thomas Futch and the late Verma Lee Hall Futch. He lived in Cook County most of his life and was a member of the Adel United Methodist Church. Mr. Futch was retired from the Target Distribution Center in Tifton, Georgia, where he worked as an equipment operator.
Mr. Futch is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jody and Lisa Futch, a daughter and son-in-law, Jayne and Tim Grey, and another son-in-law, Zach Chung, all of Tifton, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Futch was preceded in death by his daughter, Layne Chung, one brother, Jack Futch, and one sister, Leta Philpot.
A memorial service will be held ay 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Bussey officiating. A eulogy will be given by Dr. Mary Sue Ward. A private interment was held at the Futch Family Cemetery prior to the memorial service at his request. Memorials may be made in honor of Mr. Futch to the Futch Family Cemetery; C/O Troy Philpot; 7732 Old Coffee Road; Adel, Georgia 31620.
Condolences may be made online at boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Futch family.

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