Boone Funeral Home, 202 N Hutchinson Avenue & 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave, Adel, GA (2026)

02/01/2026

Mrs. Freddie Ann Bostic, age 78, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on February 1, 2026, at Berrien Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center following a sudden illness. She was born on April 10, 1947, in Berrien County to the late Fred Dix and the late Myrtle Dix Foxworth. Mrs. Bostic was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church and was the retired owner of a Home Daycare Center. She helped raise many children in the community throughout her years of dedicated service and everyone who walked through her door affectionately called her "Grandma." Mrs. Bostic lived most of her life on their family farm in Cook County.
She is survived by two sons: Dewade and Amy Bostic of Adel, Brad Bostic and Kirstyn Gordon of Hahira, Georgia; daughter-in-law, Katrina Bostic of Adel; six grandchildren: Frankie Bostic of Valdosta, Emily Holton, Elizabeth Bostic, Rachel Bostic, Sarah Bostic and Ally Cumbus, all of Adel; five great-grandchildren: Aidan Bostic of Tennessee, Livy Grace Holton, Layla Holton, Alayna Bostic and Baylee Bostic, all of Adel. She is also survived by a brother, Rev. Randall Foxworth of West Point, Georgia and two sisters, Ernestine Gaskins and Charlotte Foxworthy, both of Nashville, Georgia. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bostic is preceded in death by her loving husband, Junior Bostic, and her son, Jonathan Bostic.
Mrs. Bostic had a very special family that took care of her at Berrien Oaks Nursing Home for the last ten years: residents, CNAs, nurses, laundry, housekeeping and kitchen staff. She loved each one of them as if they were her family because that is what they were to her. A special thank you to Dr. Nash, South Georgia Medical Center and Hospice of South Georgia for making sure she was comfortable and taken care of as her life ended on this side of eternity. The Bostic family is grateful for every prayer that was prayed over her. She is healed now and made whole with her Lord.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bostic will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home (1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.) with Rev. Johnny Hendley officiating and Ms. Sarah Bostic providing the eulogy. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Church Cemetery. Stanley Gaskins, Stanley Boyette, Tommy Hester, Stacy Skinner and Ken Lewis will serve as active pallbearers. Timmy Spell and Jimmy Dickerson will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM at the funeral home immediately prior to the funeral service.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com.

01/31/2026

Mrs. Evelyn Holt Glaze, 87 of Sparks, Georgia, passed away at her residence on January 30, 2026. Mrs. Glaze was born on May 19, 1938 in Sparks and was the daughter of the late Charlie Eddings Holt and the late Maude Ella Clements Holt. She lived all of her life in Cook County and was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. She retired from Del-Cook Lumber Company where she served as the office manager.
Mrs. Glaze is survived by her two sons and one daughter-in-law, James Carroll McCranie, Jr., Frank and Rhonda Carter, all of Adel; her daughter, Anna-Marié Carter of Adel; and another daughter-in-law, Patricia McCranie of Adel; her step-daughter, Sandra G. Glaze of Enigma, Georgia; ten grandchildren: Daniel and Stephanie McCranie of Sparks, Stephanie McCranie of Jersey City, New Jersey, Heather McAfee of Sylvester, Georgia, Jennifer McCranie of Adel, Charley Carter of Adel, Christopher and Kaitie Maughon of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Daniel and Kaitlin McCumber of Hogansville, Georgia, Elizabeth and Gunner George of Adel, Samantha Emery and Sara Anetrella, both of Tampa, Florida; and seventeen great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Van Glaze, her son, John Charles McCranie, two brothers, Charlie Paul Holt and Billy Wayne Holt, and one sister, Carolyn Lindsey.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Rev. A. J. Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Sparks City Cemetery. Visitation will be conducted from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the funeral home (1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.) immediately prior to the funeral service.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Cook County Board of Education; C/O Tammy Cowart; 37 Josey Road; Adel, Georgia 31620 for the benefit of children in the Cook County school system.
Condolences may be expressed at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Glaze family.

01/20/2026

Mrs. Bernice M. Shiflett, 94 of Adel, Georgia, passed away at her residence on January 20, 2026. Mrs. Shiflett was born in Colquitt County on July 10, 1931 to the late James Shofner McEachern, Sr. and Johnnie Victoria Parker McEachern. She lived most of her life in Adel and was a member of the Sparks Methodist Church. Mrs. Shiflett was a retired Elementary School teacher where she taught the third and first grades at Crossland Elementary, Ellenton Elementary and last at Adel Elementary. She retired after 30 years of service to her communities as an educator.
Mrs. Shiflett is survived by her son, George Shiflett of Adel; her daughter, Vickie Parker of Clinton, Tennessee; her granddaughter and her husband, Shelby and Nick Carden and great grandsons, Crew Carden and Rhett Carden, all of Hixson, Tennessee. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Shiflett was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 46 years, Wilburn Thomas Shiflett; four brothers: James Shofner McEachern, Jr., Tydal McEachern, Page McEachern, Paul McEachern; and one sister, Anna Victoria McEachern.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday; January 23, 2026 at the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Dr. Danny Ray and Rev. John Harrington officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday; January 22, 2026 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 Shiflett family.

01/16/2026

Mrs. Patricia Gail Giddens, 80, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on January 14, 2025 at the Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia in Tifton, Georgia. Mrs. Giddens was born on April 12, 1945 in Hahira, Georgia to the late Jimpsey Jackson Giddens and Elsie Lorene Bennett Giddens. Mrs. Giddens lived most of her life in Cook County. She was retired from Talley Corbett Box Company and Nashville Mills.

Mrs. Giddens is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: David and Cynthia Webb of Jacksonville, Florida, Jackie and Teri Webb of Chula, Georgia, Richard and Penny Webb of Adel, Georgia; grandchildren: Misty and Jason Montesano, Haley and Josh Davidson, Lauren Webb and Brandon Bass, Karley Webb, all of Tifton, Matthew Webb of Louisiana, Kyle Webb of Jacksonville, Andrew Webb of New York, New York, Lydia and Jonathan McDaniel of Adel; thirteen great grandchildren; and her sister and brother-in-law; Carol and Wayne Gilliard of Adel. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Gerald "Bitsy" Giddens, and one grandson, Brian Fausett.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday January 19, 2026, at the Adel Church of God with Rev. Ashley Way officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will take place at the church beginning at 1:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Mason Montesano, Rhys Montesano, Jason Montesano, Logan Slocumb, Tatum Max and Brandon Bass will serve as pallbearers.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc.; 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. is serving the Giddens family.

01/14/2026

Mrs. Peggy Ward Griffin, age 84, of Sparks, Georgia, passed away on January 10, 2026 at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel. She was born on May 3, 1941 in Huntington, West Virginia. Her parents were Ira Clarence Ward and Lessie Glendora Jennings Ward. Mrs. Griffin lived in Knoxville, Tennessee for many years but has spent most of her latter years in Sparks where she helped her late husband run Griffin's Greenhouses. She was a member of Nashville Church of Christ in Nashville, Georgia.

Mrs. Griffin is survived by her three sons and two daughters-in-law: Mark and Jill Broyles of Roswell, Georgia, Dennis and Sandra Griffin of Sparks, and Joey Griffin of Sparks; eight grandchildren: Caleb Griffin of Adel, Zachary Griffin of Sparks, Cody Griffin of Sparks, Todd Parramore of Adel, Austin Griffin of Sparks, Dillon Broyles of Roswell, Travis Broyles of Los Angeles, California, and Bridget Broyles of Roswell; seven grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Margie and Jake McMillan of Sparks, Janice and David Stern of Hartwell. Georgia. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Darrell Griffin; a son, David Broyles; her daughter, Rexanna Parramore; and a sister, Molly Milsap.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Dale officiating. The congregation will sing "Amazing Grace" and "In the Garden" at the service. Visitation will begin at 1:00 at the funeral home prior to the memorial service. Mrs. Griffin's request for cremation was honored. In lieu of flowers it has been requested that memorials in honor of Mrs. Griffin be made to Nashville Church of Christ, 504 Boatwright Ave, Nashville, Georgia 31639.

01/07/2026

Mr. Scott L. Walker, 58 of Sparks, Georgia, passed away January 7, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Walker was born on August 19, 1967 in Tifton, Georgia to Randy Walker and Patsy Stripling Walker. He lived most of his life in Cook County and was working with Heatcraft Refrigeration Products in Tifton. He had also served in the United States Navy.
Mr. Walker is survived by his parents: father and step-mother, Randy and Jeanne Walker, mother and step-father, Patsy Stripling Whitehurst and Rountree Whitehurst, all of Adel; his nephew, Justin Walker of Arizona; and Special friend, Tonya Walker of Sparks. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steve R. Walker.
The funeral service for Mr. Walker will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Spring Hill Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Dwight Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the church immediately prior to the funeral service.
Condolences maybe expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Walker family.

01/06/2026

Mr. Todd Marshall, age 61, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on January 5, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Marshall was born on August 28, 1964 in Hahira, Georgia to Thad and Lavada Marshall. He lived all of his life in Cook County and was of the Primitive Baptist Faith.
Mr. Marshall is survived by his parents, Thad and Lavada Jones Marshall of Adel; three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Timmy Marshall of St. Augustine, Florida; Tony and Tammy Marshall of Hahira; Tommy and Donna Marshall of Moultrie, Georgia. A host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the Woodlawn City Cemetery in Adel with Elder Tony Marshall officiating. Interment will follow. Visitation will be conducted from 10:00 to 10:45 AM at Boone Funeral Home, Inc., 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. immediately prior to the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, it has been requested by the family that memorials be made to Georgia Hospice (2941 N. Ashley St.; Valdosta, Georgia 31602) or to Salem Primitive Baptist Church or Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church in care of Elder Tony Marshall (3469 Futch Road; Hahira, Georgia 31632).
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Marshall family.

01/05/2026

Mrs. Louise Godwin Giddens, age 94, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on January 3, 2026 at the Southwell Health and Rehabilitation Center in Adel. She was born in Adel on January 11, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Edward Leon Godwin and the late Fannie Bell Howell Godwin. Mrs. Giddens was a homemaker and a member of Massee Baptist Church.
Mrs. Giddens is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law: Shirley and Bill Jacobs of Lake City, Florida, Judy and Dixon Sinclair of Adel, Dona and Larry Harrell of Adel, Diane and David Grinstead of Macon, Georgia; twelve grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Lynn Godwin of San Antonio, Texas; and four sisters: Bobbie Carlton of Florida, Frances Walker of Mt. Vernon, Georgia, Mary Weeks of Ellenton, Georgia, and Martha Woody of Nashville, Georgia. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Giddens was preceded in death by her husband, J.O. "Joe" Giddens; her son, Franklin Giddens; a daughter, Dale Herndon; two brothers, Foster Godwin and Junior Godwin; and her very special best friend, Merle Griffin.
Funeral services for Mrs. Giddens will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Massee Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Brushy Creek Church Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her husband. Christopher May, Kenneth May, Ricky Harrell, Malone Harrell, Keith Giddens and Ian Giddens will serve as active pallbearers while the deacons and elders of Massee Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers. "I Want Us To Be Together in Heaven,' "I Call It Home" and "Amazing Grace" will be played at the service. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Giddens family.

12/23/2025

Mrs. Sue Godwin, 71, of Lenox, Georgia passed away on December 22, 2025 at the Tift Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Godwin was born on October 14, 1954 in Tifton, Georgia to the late Lott Troutman Warren and Mary Jane Vaughn Warren. She lived most of her life in Cook County and was a retired editorial assistant with the Progressive Farmer magazine. In later years she worked for the Cook County Board of Education as a paraprofessional.
Mrs. Godwin is survived by her husband, William Herman "Billy" Godwin, Jr. of Lenox; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Lisa Godwin of Memphis, Tennessee; daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Bud Watson of Valdosta, Georgia; five grandchildren: John Mark, Luke and Lana Godwin, all of Memphis; Kate and Will Watson, both of Valdosta; two sisters, Alice Darley of Macon, Georgia and Faye Richards of Gainesville, Georgia. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Lenox Baptist Church with an eulogy provided by Mr. Guy Haynes. Interment will follow at the Lenox City Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 10:00 to11:00 AM at the church prior to the funeral service.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Godwin family.

12/17/2025

Mr. Earl J Powell, age 91, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on December 16, 2025 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born in Hiawassee, Georgia on May 25, 1934 and was the son of Stella Hinson Powell. Mr. Powell lived in Cook County since 1986 and was a member of Springhead Baptist Church. He also retired from the United States Air Force where he served honorably in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
Mr. Powell is survived by his son, Steve Powell of Phoenix, Arizona; two daughters and a son-in-law: Teresa Valant of Adel, Patricia and Robin Knight also of Adel; a grandson, Matthew Knight of Adel; and a half-brother, Allan Sosbee of Hiawassee. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lois Elva Breedlove Powell.
A graveside funeral service for Mr. Powell will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday December, 21, 2025 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Joey Taylor officiating. Military Honors will be provided for Mr. Powell at the graveside service.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Powell family.

12/17/2025

Mr. Lavon Tate, 69 of Adel, Georgia passed away December 15, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Tate was born in Pavo, Georgia to the late Rabuen Taylor "R .T." Tate and Nadine Hires Tate. He had lived all of his life in Cook County. He was of the Christian faith and a retired painter.
Mr. Tate is survived by his sister, Brenda T. Knight of Valdosta; two nephews, Cole Grier and Cameron Grier; one niece, Stevie Wilson and a host of cousins and friends.
In keeping with Mr. Tate's wishes he was cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed online at Boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Tate family.

12/17/2025

Mr. David Griner, Sr., 68 of Sparks, Georgia passed away December 15, 2025 at the Pam Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Griner was born October 30, 1957 in Adel, Georgia to the late John Arthur "Sonny" Griner, Jr. and Gladys Ann Lamb Griner. Mr. Griner lived in Jacksonville, Florida and Franklin, North Carolina before moving to Cook County 30 years ago. He was a retired truck driver.
Mr. Griner is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Armon and Deborah Griner of Tampa, Florida; one daughter and son-in-law, Christy Griner and Wayne Auxier of Jacksonville, Florida; four grandchildren: Noah Griner of Tampa, Florida, Ashlyn Maloney, Kendall Auxier and Sydney Auxier, all of Jacksonville, Florida; one sister, Pam Kiser of St. George, Florida; Special Daughter, Kimberly (Tyler) Brendle of Atlanta, Georgia; and his Special Friend, Debbie Hart of Sparks. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Griner, III.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday December 22, 2025 at the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home (1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.) with Mr. Todd Coker providing an eulogy and Rev. Forrest Eldridge providing prayers. Interment will follow in the Lenox City Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the funeral home chapel immediately prior to the funeral service.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. of Adel, Georgia is serving the Griner family.

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