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02/03/2026

Cecil Martine Phillips, Sr
July 8, 1933 — February 2, 2026

Mr. Martine Phillips of Colquitt, GA, died Monday, February 2, 2026, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM, at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Cory Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Johnny Cofty, Don Phillips Jr., Storm Tabb, Hunter Phillips, Holden Phillips, Chesley Lucas, and Brant Alexander serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be from 2:30 to 4:00 PM on Friday, January 6, 2026, at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

Mr. Phillips was a farmer and a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by one son, Marty Phillips of Colquitt, GA; three daughters, Sheila (Louie) Freeman of Colquitt, GA, Cile (John) Lucas of Marietta, GA, and Lysa Phillips Wortmann of Colquitt, GA; six grandchildren, Hunter (Jaycee) Phillips, Holden (Makinna) Phillips, Chelsea (David) Barnes, Hannah Wortmann, Chesley Lucas, and Sophia Lucas; four great-grandchildren, Anniston Phillips, Brennen Ivey Phillips, August Bradford and Bianca Barnes; and one brother, Don Phillips of Blakely, GA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie Phillips; parents, Cecil Ashley and Annie Belle Phillips; and five siblings, Sarah Phillips, Jeannine Phillips, Helen Henning, Milton Phillips, and Wayne Phillips.

02/03/2026

Charlie Smiley Bailey Jr
March 21, 1947 — January 31, 2026

Mr. Charlie Smiley Bailey, Jr of Bonifay, FL, formerly of Colquitt, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from a lengthy illness at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL. Mr. Bailey will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Bailey was formerly a truck driver and served in the Army. Smiley was the son of the late Charlie “Buddy” Bailey and his mother, Nellie Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gene Bailey, all of Colquitt, GA.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Forthman of Bonifay, FL, along with extended family members, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two step-daughters, Tammy (JD) Goff of Bonifay, FL, and Theresa (David) Kelly of Graceville, FL, and one nephew, Christopher Jones of Bonifay, FL

He is survived by his sister, Marynell Bailey Cox of Colquitt, GA; brother, Tommy (Belinda) Bailey of Florence, AL; a daughter, Missy Bailey Ammons; stepson, Bruce McMillian; four grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews, and other family members and friends.

The family expresses their appreciation for your love and concern during this time.

01/28/2026

Christie "Terry" Taylor

Mr. Christie “Terry” Taylor of Colquitt Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 83 years old. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Colquitt Methodist Church.

Terry was the oldest son of Christie Tarver Taylor and Tempe Mae Taylor. He moved to Texas in 1969 and returned to Colquitt in 2009 to marry his high school sweetheart Susan Grimsley-Taylor.

Terry created Taylor Realty Associates in the 1990s while in Texas and became a real estate broker in 7 different states including Georgia. Taylor Realty Associates still exists today by those that believed in Terry’s vision on how a Real Estate brokerage should run.

Terry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved Real Estate, loved to fish, and loved his Georgia Bulldog football.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Edward Taylor.

He is survived by his wife, Susan, his sons Christopher and James, and his step-daughters, Kim Widner and Lari Hagan, his grandchildren, Max, Olivia, Katie, and Violet Taylor, and his step-grandchildren Colby Widner, Zach Hagan, and Hunter Hagan.

01/28/2026

James "Tony" Anthony Warren
September 10, 1949 — January 27, 2026

Tony Warren, 76, passed peacefully into his eternal home on January 27, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Stanley Phillips and Rev. Jimmy Dean officiating. A private family interment will follow at Shepard Cemetery with Ronnie Shiver, Wayne Womble, Mike Calhoun, Sonny Darley, Johnny Wacaser, and Randy Martin serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

If you knew Tony, you knew he loved the Lord, his family, and a classic corny joke. He was an attentive listener, but he had much wisdom to offer. A loyal and humble servant in all areas, Tony received great joy from helping others. He leaves a legacy of joy, patience, and long-suffering that will far surpass his time on earth. Tony was born in Miller County on September 10, 1949 to Frank and Elaine Warren. He was in the graduating class of 1967 from Miller County High School and went on to be a diligent and meticulous truck driver for MR & R Trucking, Smith Transfer, and Yellow Freight, where he received the million miler safe driver certificate. After retiring from Yellow Freight, his desire to drive continued with 10 years of service to Ryder Transportation. He has been a faithful and loving husband to his wife, Stacy, of nearly 26 years; you rarely saw one without the other. He was a patient and gentle father who exemplified Christ's love for us to Jason (Joanne), Josh (Jessica), Morgan (Hunter), and his two four-legged babies, Lulu and Lola; a witty and playful grandfather to Mark, Danny, Casey, Sam, Zeke, Evie, Canaan, Micah, Eli, and Judah.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Jason; his parents, Frank and Elaine, siblings, Lamar, Dorothy, Carlton, Joe, Louie, Margaret, and Frazier. He leaves behind his brothers Charles and Jerry and his sister Peggy.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to JS Ministries at PO Box 6926, Dothan, AL, 36302 or Beacon on Boulevard at PO Box 95, Bainbridge, GA, 39818.

01/25/2026

William Clarence Bryan III
February 13, 1945 — January 24, 2026

Mr. Bill Bryan of Leary, GA died Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his residence. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Bridgeman Harris and Rev. Freddie McCracken officiating. Interment will follow at Christ Church Cemetery with John Bryan, Jacob Bryan, Dustin Fincher, Dalton Fincher, Bubba Craft, and Michael Chestnut serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

Mr. Bryan was a retired farmer and a member of Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church.

He is survived by three sons, William Trey Bryan, Clarence Matthew (Tonya) Bryan, and William Cullen Bryan, all of Leary, GA; three grandchildren, Rebekah Ann Bryan, Matthew Jacob Bryan, John Hamilton (Sarah) Bryan; one great-granddaughter, Lucy Mae Bryan; and sister Edith Ann (David) Tennyson of Albany. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Ann Bryan; parents, William Clarence and Eunie Bryan Jr., and one brother, W H Phillips.

01/22/2026

Darrin Kenneth Blankenship
April 15, 1966 — January 20, 2026

Mr. Darrin Kenneth Blankenship of Colquitt, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tim Bell officiating. Interment will follow at Mother's Home Cemetery with Zach Blankenship, Jake Blankenship, Paul Flowers, Brandon McNease, Kyle McNease, and Heath McNease serving as active pallbearers.. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Donley, Blaine Everson, Jay Deffenbaugh, Jimmy Stringer, Tom Riley and Chip Hall. A visitation will be held one hour before the service, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Darrin Kenneth Blankenship passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 20th, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, faith, and laughter. Darrin was a loving husband, father, son, and friend. He will be remembered for his knack for puns and quick wit, along with his passion for music of all kinds. He had a brilliant mind and was always ready to engage in a deep and thoughtful conversation on the topic of your choice. And let’s not forget how he demonstrated eternal optimism with his unwavering support of his beloved Miami Dolphins. Darrin graduated from Miller County High School, Bainbridge College, and obtained his masters in Architecture at Florida A & M. After working many years for various Architecture firms, he seized the opportunity to found his own firm, Arcworks, and proudly dedicated his talents and time to helping develop and improve the region he proudly called home, SWGA. He was involved in various community activities in both Miller and Decatur counties. He was a supporter of the local arts and even chose to get married to his beautiful wife at Cotton Hall in Colquitt.

Darrin is survived by his wife Ann (Deffenbaugh) Blankenship, children Zachary Kenneth (15), Holly Ann (15), and Jake Walter (13), his mother, Gail Gray Johnson, Sister, Kelly (Blankenship) Flowers (Paul), and four nieces, Mallory Cusmano (Gino), Peyton Dunn (Ben), Josey Flowers, and Tess Flowers. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenn Blankenship, his paternal grandparents, Arnold and Cora Blankenship, maternal grandparents, O.D. and Juanita Gray, and special uncle, Jerry McNease.

01/22/2026

Dottie Louise Chandler
December 4, 1950 — January 22, 2026

Mrs. Dottie Louise Chandler of Donalsonville, GA, died on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Great Grans in Donalsonville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Donalsonville with Rev. Mike Herrin and Jarrod Harrison officiating. Miller County School teachers will be serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. The family will be at her residence, 2803 Burl Lane Road, Donalsonville, GA.

Mrs. Dottie retired from the Miller County School System after 31 years of teaching and was a member of the Miller County Retired Educators Association. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Donalsonville.

She is survived by two daughters, Marci (Jarrod) Harrison of Ashford, AL, and Tina (Will) Fain of Donalsonville, GA; five grandchildren, Chandler Harrison, Madalynn Harrison, Maeson Harrison, Emilee Fain, and William Fain; and one sister, Dianne Grow of Jakin, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lavon Chandler; brother, Tubby Dancer; one grandchild, Hannah Grace Harrison; and parents, Eleanor and Walter C Dancer.

01/15/2026

Russell Lavon Phillips
May 1, 1954 — January 12, 2026

Russell Lavon Phillips of Colquitt, GA, died Monday, January 12, 2026. A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, with Marty Henley officiating.

Mr. Phillips worked in farming.

He is survived by one son, Michael (Nancy) Phillips of Colquitt, GA; one brother, Riley (Shirley) Phillips of Colquitt, GA; two sisters, Elaine Amerson of Jakin, GA, and Trish Ann Phillips of Colquitt, GA; and four grandchildren, Sutton Phillips, Elizabeth Karter, Halle Mathis, and Jack Mathis. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lorie Phillips; and his parents, Buddy and Myrtice Phillips.

01/14/2026

Bonnie Chambers
April 5, 1934 — January 13, 2026

Mrs. Bonnie Chambers of Colquitt, GA, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Donalsonville Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Duren Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Kent Richardson, Raymond Holt jr, Bruce Henry, Joel Josey, Russ Tabb, and Bobby Richardson jr serving as active pallbearers.

Mrs. Bonnie served as the Lunchroom Manager at the Miller County School System for 37 years. She was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church, where she was a member of their TEL Sunday school class. She was also a member of the American Food Services Association.

She is survived by one son, Chris Chambers of Colquitt, GA; one grandson, Ben (Cary Anne) Chambers of St. Simons Island, GA; one granddaughter, Dara (Todd) Creech of Thomasville. GA; five great-grandchildren, Max Chambers, Francy Chambers, Carson Creech, Cooper Creech, and Cannon Creech; special cousin, Kathy Walker of Wauchula, FL; sister-in-law, Edith Campbell of Monroe, GA; two nephews, Mike Campbell and Terry Campbell; and one niece, Vicky Welty. Mrs. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Louie Chambers; two sons, Hal Chambers and Mitch Chambers; and parents, Lee and Carrie Norman.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to James W Merritt Memorial Library.

01/13/2026

Ronald Jerome Brownlee
October 6, 1935 — January 12, 2026

Mr. Ronald Jerome Brownlee of Colquitt, Georgia, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 90 years old.

Ronald was born on October 6, 1935, the middle child of Charlie and Vastee Stanton Brownlee. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958 until 1964. From 1959 to 1961, he was stationed in France, and he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.

In 1962, Ronald began a long and faithful career with John Deere, where he worked for 42 years until his retirement in 2004. He was also a devoted member of Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church in Colquitt, where his faith and fellowship were an important part of his life.

Ronald was a loving husband, father, and Granddaddy. He found joy in woodworking, fishing, and all things John Deere, but his greatest joy was always his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Sandra Willis Brownlee; his son, Ron Brownlee; and his brothers, Maurice Brownlee and R.A. “Bud” Brownlee.

He is survived by his daughter, Denise Henley (Marty); his grandchildren, Grace Henley, Matthew Henley (Cassidy), and Courtney Roberts (Jason); and his great-grandson, Harrison Roberts.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Colquitt Funeral Home. Visitation will be held immediately prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., and interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery with Matthew Henley, Jason Roberts, Hollis Askew, Scott Johnson, Jeff Braswell, and Caleb Henley serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion.

01/03/2026

Kaye Musgrove
April 24, 1955 — January 1, 2026

Mrs. Debra Kaye Musgrove of Colquitt died Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM, at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Hoyt Donley officiating. Interment will follow at Mothers Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Jason Cox, Jeff Cox, Antonio Walters, Derek Watson, Brooks Watson, and Michael Middleton serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Clenney, Jerry Nalls, Fred Byrd, and Jean White. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs. Kaye worked as a school bus driver for the Miller County School System for many years.

She is survived by one daughter, Lynn (Matt) Holley of Baconton, GA; two sons, David Musgrove of Rome, GA, and Michael (Angel) Musgrove of Colquitt, GA; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn (Pat) King of Donalsonville, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Musgrove; one granddaughter, Courtney Musgrove; her parents, Lynwood and Elsie Whitaker; her grandmother, Minnie Cross; and two brothers, Irvin Whitaker and W.L. Whitaker.

12/30/2025

Veronica Mique Sheffield
February 4, 1945 — December 29, 2025
Colquitt

Mrs. Mique Sheffield of Colquitt, GA, died Monday, December 29, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church Chapel in Colquitt with Rev. Harold Burrell and Rev. Craig Hartzog officiating. Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery with Randy Adams, Joe Sheffield, Rodney Bryan, Kevin Lovering, Eric Enfinger, Jule Powell, and Robin Cobb serving as active pallbearers. A visitation will be held one hour before the service, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

Mrs. Mique was born on February 4, 1945 in Winter Haven, FL. She was a homemaker, devoted to serving her family as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was faithfully devoted to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, serving as a Sunday School teacher for 52 years and as a volunteer for Vacation Bible School. Mrs. Mique also formerly served as City Clerk for the City of Colquitt.

She is survived by her husband, Glen Sheffield; three children, Glen Jr. (Amanda) Sheffield of Colquitt, GA, Glenda Smith of Colquitt, GA, and Pam Sheffield of Augusta, GA; seven grandchildren, Grant Sparks, Kristen Smith, Kimberly (Zane) Barley, Kayla Horne, Kelly Smith, Holden Sheffield, and Lily Sheffield; and four great-grandchildren, Colten Horne, John Michael Horne, Hunter Horne, and Brooklynn Barley. Mrs. Mique was preceded in death by her parents, Bo and Mabel Cobb; and two brothers, Winston Cobb and Phil Cobb.

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