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07/16/2025

James "Jimmy" Clark Phillips, Jr.
September 23, 1959 — July 15, 2025

Mr. James "Jimmy" Clark Phillips, Jr. of Colquitt, GA died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 19, at 2:00 PM, at Colquitt Funeral Home with Rev. Cory Thomas and Rev. John Calhoun officiating. Interment will follow in Colquitt City Cemetery with Algin Merritt, Rev. Cory Thomas, Cleve Roland, Robert Melton, Jerry Chapman, and Ricarlo Williams serving as active pallbearers. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Jimmy dedicated much of his life to public service and education in Colquitt, Georgia. He served the community as both Mayor and City Councilman, and later as Superintendent of the Miller County School System, following many years as a teacher. He was also a published author and a muralist. Mr. Phillips served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rosa Phillips of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Megan Phillips (Corey Moore) of Cartersville, GA, and Kayln (Sarah) Hancock of Albany, GA; three grandchildren, Caroline Cox, Silas Cox, and Alleigh Grace Cox; four siblings, Richard Carter, John Carter, Sybrena Showers, and Judy (Eric) Orbeta; two nephews, Derrick (Kate) Cook and Joshua Cook; one niece, Emerald (Ryan) Schumacher; one great-nephew, Logan Cook; in addition to many other family members. He was preceded in death by parents, James Clark Phillips, Sr. and Eunice Kimbrell Carter; mother-in-law, Joan King; and grandparents, Audrey and Rubye Phillips, and Paul and Vera Kimbrell.

07/12/2025

Betty Jo Boyd
April 22, 1929 — July 11, 2025
Sylvester

Mrs. Betty Jo Boyd of Sylvester, formerly of Colquitt, died Friday, July 11, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be Monday, July 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Danny Story officiating. Visitation will be Monday, July 14, 2025, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery.

Mrs. Boyd was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, a nurse, a member of the Miller County Library Board, and a pink lady.

She is survived by one son, Al (Karon) Boyd of Sylvester, GA; one granddaughter, Kara Alissa (Billy) Doering of Sylvester, GA; one grandson, John-Michael Boyd of Sylvester, GA; one sister, Sue Parr of Albany, GA; and her loving caregivers, Barbara Gloria and Kenya Hillsman. Mrs. Boyd was preceded in death by her husband, George Alton Boyd, Sr., her parents, Jonie and Elizabeth Bolton Ivey, Jr., and one sister, Georgia Fleming.

07/09/2025

John Bruce Grant
January 29, 1954 — July 8, 2025

John Bruce Grant, Sr.

January 29, 1954– July 8, 2025

John Bruce Grant Sr., born in Columbus Ga. on January 29, 1954. died July 8, 2025 in Colquitt, Ga. John was the first of 2 children born to John Ale Grant and Doris Clenney Grant.

John graduated from Bainbridge Christian Academy, class of 1972. He began his career in the healthcare field as a lab and x-ray technician at Miller County Hospital and other surrounding hospitals. He eventually found his calling as a Nursing Home Administrator at Bainbridge Health Care and a few other nursing homes in the South Georgia area. In 2008 he took over the family business of Colquitt Alternative Care, an assisted living facility. John was an avid golf player and enjoyed woodworking, gifting his family, friends, and co-workers with one of his home-made creations.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm at Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Colquitt. The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister, Susan (Steve) Long, 734 Bellview Rd.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Grant, son, John Bruce Grant, Jr., (Jamie) and his wife Allison of Winston, GA, 2 daughters, Heather (Brad) Shiver of Colquitt and Jinger (Chris) Odom of Lake Seminole. He was also blessed with 6 grandchildren, Liam, Aeryn, Cole, Hadley, Brooklyn, and Gunner, and 1 great-grandson TJ , and his sister, Susan (Steve) Long.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Doris C. Grant and a son, John Patrick Hicks.

07/03/2025

Jeffrey Ward Phillips
June 11, 1962 — July 3, 2025
Blakely

Mr. Jeffrey Ward Phillips of Blakely, GA died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his residence. He will be cremated. No service will be held at this time.

Mr. Phillips formerly worked as a roofer for Steppi Roofing Inc in Florida. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and motorcycle enthusiast.

He is survived by his Significant Other, Laura Duncan of Blakely, GA; one son, Jeffrey Ward (Ashlee) Phillips, Jr. of Chickamauga, GA; one granddaughter, Victoria Coyle of Orlando, FL; mother, Marilyn Everts of Winter Park, FL; two brothers, James Calvin (Rita) Phillips of Mountain Rest, SC, and Richard Wendell Everts of Winter Park, FL; one sister, Cathy Lynn Phillips Austin Frasier of Winter, Park, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

06/30/2025

Wrenley Sage Richardson
October 24, 2023 — June 28, 2025
Colquitt

Wrenley Sage Richardson was born on October 24th, 2023, and went home to be with the Lord on June 28th, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at Thompson Freewill Baptist Wednesday, July 2nd at 11 o’clock in the morning with Rev. Bobby Whittaker officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Wrenley Sage Richardson will be laid to rest at Thompson Freewill Baptist Cemetery with Brock Green, Jack Mathis, Jeff Cox, and Aeron Durden serving as active pallbearers. Tripp Richardson and Mac Holt will be honorary pallbearers.

Wrenley was born a fighter in Augusta and grew into a kind hearted sweet spirited soul with an infectious smile. Though her time on earth was cut short when she was called home to be with the Lord, she spent her days at home playing with her sister Belle, time with her brother Cohen, and her Sundays at church with her nannie, Kim.

Wrenley is survived by her loving parents Adam and Chelsea Richardson, her sister; Kyra (Wayne) Chambers, two brothers, grandparents Kim and Thad Richardson; aunts and uncles Danielle and Tyler Holt (Ava, Rosie, and Mac), Macey and Kenny Brown, and Justin and Paige Richardson (Olive, Tripp, and Leora); grandparents

Chuck and Felicia McManus; Along with many other friends and family members.

Wrenley was preceded in death by her great grandparents, JD and Rosie Bush and Patsy Richardson; Lavon Green and Lori Conner

Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

2 Timothy 2:22

The family welcomes flowers and donations made to Thompson Freewill Baptist Church in honor of Wrenley Richardson

06/25/2025

Philip Gregory Calhoun, III
January 9, 2013 — June 22, 2025
Colquitt

Philip Gregory Calhoun, III, known to his closest friends as
Big Phil, was born on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, and went home to glory on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Philip spread pure joy and happiness, each and every day, to all those fortunate enough to know him. He was an avid lover of the outdoors and any sport involving a ball from when he was old enough to pick one up and toss it around with his parents. He spent countless days with his friends and family in the woods enjoying God’s wonderful creation. Fish of all waters feared his presence! Philip was a fierce competitor on any field; however, his best God-given gift was loving people and sharing the best big hugs. A gentle giant and true leader, Philip had the ability to light up any room with a mega-watt smile that warmed you up from the inside out. A quick wit, his jokes were endless and always delivered with a twinkle in his eye. His goofy way to make those around him feel special was unparalleled and made him the kind of friend any person, tall or small, would be lucky to have. He loved and he loved BIG! He loved his family, his friends, and he loved Jesus! A member of First Baptist Church of Colquitt, Philip was a proud and faithful participant of his youth group. He was saved by grace on March 13, 2022, the sweetest birthday gift a mother could ever hope to receive. Philip is survived by his loving parents, Diane and Gregory Calhoun, an adoring sister Annabeth; grandparents Jane and Terry Weatherly of Headland, AL, and Edie and Greg Calhoun of Colquitt; great-grandparents, Sara and Watson Sasser of Bainbridge, and Janice (and the late Joe)Calhoun of Colquitt; aunts and uncles Lacey and Chad Richardson (C**t, Calhoun, and Cohen) of Colquitt, Tony Weatherly (Brooke and Trent) of Port Arthur, TX, and Elizabeth and David Woodham (Lori and John David) of Headland, AL. Along with a host of adoring family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church of Colquitt on Thursday, June 26. The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM, followed by the service at 11:00 AM. All are encouraged to attend the graveside service immediately following at the Calhoun residence: 1554 Brinson Road, Colquitt, GA 39837. Along with flowers, donations to Southwest Georgia Academy and First Baptist Church of Colquitt are greatly appreciated.

06/24/2025

Philip Gregory Calhoun III
January 9, 2013 — June 22, 2025
Colquitt

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt First Baptist Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Full obituary is pending

06/23/2025

Betty Josey
May 23, 1937 - June 22, 2025

Mrs. Betty Mae Josey, 88, died on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her home in Boykin. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Sam Dunn officiating. Interment will follow at Boykin Church of God Cemetery with Tony Josey, Blake Josey, Chris Knight, Jaxson Knight, Max Williams, and David Tucker serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour before the service, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, at Colquitt Funeral Home.

A native of Baker County, Mrs. Josey was a retired school bus driver of 20 years. She was a member of Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Angie Williams of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Tony Josey of Brinson, GA, and Craig Josey of Climax, GA; six grandchildren, Chris Knight, Max Williams, Lori Williams, Blake Josey, Dawn Josey, and Sarah Josey; seven great-grandchildren, Tesla Haire, Jaxson Knight, Lexie Haire, Marek Halstead, Phoenyx Halstead, Alivia Love, and Calista Love; one brother, Ed Tucker of Colquitt, GA; and one sister, Bonnie Smith of Charlotte, NC. Mrs. Josey was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Luther Gene Josey; one daughter, Annette J. Knight; a son-in-law, Max Williams; a great-grandson Alaric Halstead; and her parents, Wilburn and Francis Kelley Tucker.

The family is receiving visitors at the family home at 57 Babcock Road, Colquitt, GA.

The family would like to thank a special caregiver, Leila Josey Johns, for all the love and care. They would also like to thank the GA Hospice Nurses, Chaplain, and their Social Worker

06/15/2025

Edwina Thomley
July 6, 1934 — June 13, 2025

Edwina Janann Bush Davis Thomley, died Friday, June 13, 2025, in Columbus, GA, with her children by her side. Born on July 6, 1934, in Colquitt, GA, she was the daughter of Clara Sue Lane Bush and George Edward Bush.

Edwina graduated from Miller County High School in 1952, a member of the first senior class that required twelve years. On her eighteenth birthday, she married Alton Lanier Davis. They made their home in Colquitt, Ga, where they were blessed with four children: Janet, Sandra, Al, and Chuck.

After Alton died in 1968, Edwina provided and cared for her children, with the help of the Bush and Davis families. When her children reached adulthood, she met and later married Thomas Benjamin Thomley; Edwina and her family welcomed his three children—Paul, Don, and Lynn.

Edwina was a woman of deep faith and a lifelong member of Colquitt Methodist Church. She served selflessly many years, teaching Sunday School, sending cards, sharing flowers, providing meals, and visiting those that she cared about and loved. Edwina was also a welcoming hostess to all who entered her home.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Alton, Ben, her brother

J. O. “Spud” Bush, her granddaughter Claire Janann Hill Collins, and her son-in-law Carey Rountree.

She is survived by: her sister Susan Taylor (Terry); sisters-in-law

Pat Bush, Bernice Davis, and Ann Kirkland; her children: Janet Rountree; Sandra (Tommy) Hill; Al (Nancy) Davis; and Chuck (Angela) Davis; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Todd, James, and Audrey Collins; Kelly (Tigger) Drew, Davis, and Emmaline Marshall; Suzanne Hill, Oliver and Jack Claxton; Kristy, Freddy, Jordan, and Parker Hartzell; Davis (Christy), Jacob, and Dayne Hill; Scott (Michaelann), Mary Mat, Charley, and Carey Rountree; Stephanie (Bret), Ben, and Laney Phillips, Fallon, (Alex), and Delsie Simon; Jason (Mitch) Hill; Nicole (Andrew), Kayley, and Jax Rhinehart; Erica (Dimitri), Enzo, and Luca Cassini; Ame Carol Davis; Whitney (Jordan), Davis, and Miller Tyner; and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Edwina and her family were blessed to have Olive Johnson as her loving caregiver for the past two and one half years. Their special bond provided hours of laughter, companionship, and spiritual enrichment.

Please join us as we celebrate Edwina’s life on June 21, 2025, at Colquitt Methodist Church in Colquitt, GA, at 2:00 in the afternoon with Rev. Scott Stanfill officiating. The visitation will be at the church an hour prior. Interment will follow the service at Colquitt City Cemetery. Edwina loved the many colors of her flower garden; we encourage you to dress in colors that made her happy.

The pallbearers will be Edwina’s grandsons: Todd Collins, Tigger Marshall, Davis Hill, Bret Phillips, Scott Rountree, Jason Hill, Dimitri Cassini, and Jordan Tyner. The honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Colquitt Methodist Church/Bus Fund at P. O. Box 155, Colquitt, GA, 39837.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Edwina Thomley, please visit our flower store.

06/02/2025

Jeremy Adam Fortson
January 9, 1985 — June 1, 2025
Colquitt

Mr. Jeremy Adam Fortson of Colquitt, died Sunday, June 1, 2025. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

Mr. Fortson was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church and was employed by Fresh Press Farms.

He is survived by his wife, Kelly Fortson of Colquitt, GA; one son, Banks Fortson; one stepson, Hunter Tabb; one step daughter, Baylee Tabb all of Colquitt; parents, Bruce and Sharon Fortson of Colquitt, GA; and two sisters, Shannon Phillips of Donalsonville, GA, and Jamie (DeWayne) Givens of Santee, SC.

06/02/2025

Jeanette Sheffield Jordan
July 14, 1934 — June 1, 2025

Mrs. Jeanette Sheffield Jordan, lovingly known as "Nenette" to her family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 90. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick and Rev. William Smith officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 4:00-5:00 PM. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Craig Tully, Hubert Stafford, Richard Henley, Steve Holt, Eddie Cobb, and Cleve Roland serving as pallbearers.

Jeanette was born on July 14, 1934, in Miller County, Colquitt, Georgia, where she spent her entire life in this loving community. Her parents were the late Thomas (Tom) Blackshear Sheffield and the late Gladys Roland Sheffield. She was married to her beloved husband, the late Charles Dewitt Jordan, for 61 years. They built a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to their family. She had an unwavering work ethic as well as living a life of s***k and sass. Jeanette worked for Thomas and Betts and was very dedicated to her supervising position and working with her co-workers. She worked from March 15, 1965, to August 1, 1996.

Together, they raised two children: Darrel (Merri) Jordan and Debbie (Gary) Enfinger. Not only a cherished Mother, she was a grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, Aunt, and Friend. Nenette is lovingly remembered by her four grandchildren: Brandi (Garrett) Bridges, Bradley (Brooke) Enfinger, Brent (Katie) Enfinger, and Brooklyn (Charles Tabb Lane). Her legacy will live on through her great-grandchildren: Jordan Cannon, Garret Reese, and Cooper Grow Bridges, McKinley Karyl, C**ten Clarke, Messer Reed, and Charlie Ridge Enfinger. Also, she was preceded in death by her much-loved brother, Dewitt Sheffield, and sister-in-laws, Joan Sheffield and Betty Mae Wilson and brother-in-laws, William Russell Blackmon, Billy Wilson, and Eugene Williams. Other survivors include her dear brother, James Sheffield, and three loving sisters: Wynell Williams, Delory Blackmon, and sister-in-law, Jean Sheffield. She will be fondly missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbors, friends, and her much-loved dedicated caretakers: Mary Powell and Evelyn Register.

Jeanette was a cherished member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church, that she loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church Renovation Fund at PO Box 5, Colquitt, GA 39837.

05/30/2025

Anngene Gibbs
February 25, 1934 — May 29, 2025

The Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Anngene Culbreth Gibbs, who passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Arlington Baptist Church with Dr. Gary Hadden and Dr. Van Power officiating. Visitation will be at two o’clock on Sunday, June 1 at Arlington Baptist Church. The service will begin at three o’clock, with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. The life she lived exemplified the sincere love she had for her God, her church, her family, her school, her students, and her friends.

Mrs. Gibbs was the daughter of Larkin F. Culbreth, Sr. and Birdie Sheppard Culbreth of Edison, Georgia. She had one brother, Larkin Francis Culbreth, Jr.

She graduated from Edison High School, received her Bachelor’s degree at Georgia Teachers College, and her Master’s degree in guidance and counseling at Valdosta State College.

Having taught school for fifty-two years, she began her career at Albany Junior High. She also taught at Arlington Elementary School, Edison High School, Calhoun County High School, and Southwest Georgia Academy, where she taught eleventh and twelfth grade English, Speech, and Journalism, and served as counselor. While at Southwest Georgia Academy, she sponsored the first one-act play, yearbook, and newspaper. She sponsored the senior class and directed 40 graduations. She was named STAR Teacher eight times.

Mrs. Gibbs was a member of Edison Baptist Church, and when she married Dr. Marcus Gibbs, Arlington veterinarian, she joined Arlington Baptist Church. While there, she was a member of the choir, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher, and a member of several committees.

Mrs. Gibbs is survived by her children Angelyn Gay Gibbs Williams and Marcus Culbreth Gibbs, both of Arlington; grandsons Wesley Michael Williams (Maria), Russell Thomas Williams (Caitlin); great grandchildren Tyler Benjamen, Ava Grace, Bo Matthew, C**t David,Jet Thomas, Cooper James, Anna Gibbs, and Woods Easom Williams; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother, sisters-in-law Marjorie Gibbs Talley and Mary Gibbs Owens, niece Regina Lang, and nephews Reginald Culbreth and Robert Talley.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Arlington Baptist Church or Southwest Georgia Academy.

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