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07/07/2025

Thomas Lamar Hughes, Sr

Thomas Lamar Hughes, Sr of Dublin died Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA.

Mr. Hughes was the son of the late Howard Hughes and Velvia Mulkey Hughes. He was born in Tate, GA on March 7, 1956 and attended high school in Ball Ground, GA. He was a self-employed landscaper and a “jack of all trades”. Mr. Hughes was a Christian by faith.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Hughes of Loganville, GA; three sons, Thomas Hughes, Jr (Stephanie Barwick) of Baxley, Charles Gravitt (Alicia) of Alamo and James McDaniel (Melissa) of Dublin; two daughters, Rhonda Hardin of Eastman and Michelle Knight (Nick) of Loganville; three sisters, Brenda Patterson, Judy Wofford and Connie Southerland; 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date by the family.

06/25/2025

Bobby Griffin Coleman

Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Griffin Coleman will be held Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery in Montgomery County. Reverend Henry Lamb will officiate. Mr. Coleman died Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Mr. Coleman, 83, was the son of the late John David and Mattie Grinstead Coleman. He was born in Montgomery County on June 9, 1942. He attended school in Montgomery County and was a retired mechanic from HV&TG Thompson where he worked for approximately 30 years. Later in his life, he also worked for Braddy Farms and he was a Baptist by Faith. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Garnto; granddaughter, Silvia Adams; brother & sister-in-law, J C and Libby Coleman; sisters & brothers-in-law, Hazel Smallpiece and Junior, Coleen Rogers and Carl, Betty Jean Cason and Randall and nephew, Charles Coleman.

Mr. Coleman’s favorite quote was “I LOVE YOU, GOD BLESS US ALL”

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ellen Brown Coleman of Vidalia; son and daughter-in-law, John & Terry Coleman of Dublin, his special niece and caregiver that was like his own daughter, Brenda Sue McGahee of Soperton; two grandsons, Harper Innis and Trey Adams and nieces/nephews, Carol Foskey, Randall & June Coleman, James & Betty Paul, Danny & Glenda Parrish, Charlotte & Anthony White, Brenda & Ronnie McGahee, Stacy Smallpiece, Rhonda Jean Cason and Steven Coleman.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Jacobs, Randall Coleman, James Paul, Ronnie McGahee and Stacy Smallpiece.

Active pallbearers will be C J Paul, Glen Stone, Cameron Coleman, Paul Whitley, Payton Gross and Anthony White.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

06/12/2025

Helen Dale Lyles Johnson

Memorial services for Mrs. Helen Dale Lyles Johnson, formerly of Soperton, will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Reverend Jack Stafford will officiate. Mrs. Johnson died Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Mrs. Johnson, 64, was the daughter of the late Clinton & Helen Young Evans. She was born in Dublin, GA on March 3, 1961, attended Wheeler County High School and was a housewife and homemaker. She had lived most of her life in Treutlen County; only recently being a resident of Wheeler County; and was a Baptist by Faith. Her son, Johnny Lavon Lyles, and brother, Lonnie Gerald Miller, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her four sons, Jerry Wilbur (Jennifer) Lyles, Jr of Adrian, Tony Michael “Grover” (Denise) Lyles of Soperton, Christopher Adam Benton (Deanna) Lyles of Soperton and Robert Clinton Lyles of Soperton; nine grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.

The family will be at the home of Grover and Denise Lyles located at 1139 Woodland Drive, Soperton, GA.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

06/04/2025

Warren Larry Calhoun

Funeral services for Mr. Warren Larry Calhoun of Soperton will be held Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Red Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery in Treutlen County. Reverend Griffin Beall will officiate. Mr. Calhoun died June 2, 2025.

Mr. Calhoun, 75, was the son of the late Warren Greely & Maude Alexander Calhoun. He was born on February 7, 1950, attended Treutlen High School, was a Veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was a longtime Veteran of the National Guard Army Reserves. He was a self-made carpenter because of his love for working with wood, was a Baptist by faith and he loved his family very much. His sister, Carolyn Calhoun and two brothers, Howard Calhoun and James Robert “Red” Calhoun, all preceded him in death.

Survivors include his three daughters, Jody (Keith) Horton of Vidalia, Jessica (Troy) Parrish of Adrian and Brandi (Matthew Duffer) Moon of Fayetteville, NC; brother, Kenneth (Sandy) Calhoun; sister, Myra Fountain; eight grandchildren, Sarah (Drew Barrentine) Spires, Brianne Horton, Hannah (Steven) Way, Charlie (Kasie) Horton, Lorah (Tristan) Greenway, Kaylah Parrish, Miranda Horton and Lyra Moon; three great grandchildren, Cayde Spires, Rosalie Greenway and Sarah Grace Hull; extended loved ones, McCally Moore, Chase Carter and Autumn Carter and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Calhoun, Steven Way, Tristan Greenway, Drew Barrentine, Charlie Stutz and Zachary Larrimore.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Thursday, June 5th at the funeral home.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

06/03/2025

Mildred Smith Quinn

“Though she be but little, she is fierce” William Shakespeare

Mrs. Mildred Smith Quinn was born on March 12, 1926 in Villa Rica, GA. She was the daughter of the late Della Helton McMichael and Willie Smith. She passed away on May 31, 2025 at the age of 99.

Mrs. Quinn lived a life full of love and heartache. She was a strong-willed woman who loved her family. She was always in her garden growing vegetables, in the kitchen canning those vegetables or making crafts. She lived in Douglasville, GA for 54 years before moving to Mt. Vernon, with her son, for the past year. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harry Quinn; three children, Harry Lynn Quinn, Katurah Ann Quinn Coleman and Michael Anthony Quinn; a son-in-law, George Marcus Coleman as well as three siblings, Riley Smith, Reba Smith and Billy Smith.

She leaves behind a daughter, Joyce Elaine Quinn Langvin (Michael Langvin) of Dallas, GA; a son, Thomas Wayne Quinn (Dianne Coleman Quinn) of Mt. Vernon; a sister, Rachel Howell of Villa Rica, GA; 11 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

In honoring her request, there will be a “Celebration of Life” to be held Sunday, June 14th from 2:00-4:00 PM at the home of Thomas Quinn located at 3208 US Hwy 221 N, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

05/28/2025

Wallace Phillips

Funeral services for Mr. Wallace Phillips of Soperton will be held Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Reverend Clayton Tanner will officiate. Mr. Phillips died Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Mr. Phillips, 64, was the son of the late Autry & Jeanette Tanner Phillips. He was born is Soperton on May 13, 1961, attended Treutlen High School and was a lifelong mechanic. He was also a former employee of NSI of Soperton and a Methodist. Mr. Phillips loved fishing, sitting by the campfire and going on road trips; but most of all, he loved his family. His nephew, Dana Kittrell, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Sue Bridges Phillips of Soperton; three sons, Ron (Allison) Calhoun of Soperton, Eric (Brandy) Willis of Uvalda and Nick (Jessica) Dixon of Soperton; two daughters, Elisabeth (Doug) Raby of Mt. Vernon and Amy (D.J.) Ricks of Soperton; four brothers, Olise (Sherry) Phillips, Matt Phillips, Mitchell (Kim) Phillips and Allen (Barbara) Phillips; four sisters, Sandra (Ken) Dykstra, Suzette Brown, Diane Phillips and Debra (William) Brinson; eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 2:00 PM.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

05/24/2025

Loye Wendell Griffin

Funeral services for Mr. Loye Wendell Griffin will be held, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Noon in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Burial will be in the Palms Memorial Gardens in Hazlehurst, GA. Reverend George Grimes, Reverend Mark Sweat and Reverend Chad Cofield will officiate. Mr. Griffin died Friday, May 23, 2025.

Mr. Griffin, 85, was the son of the late Fulton & Linnie Mae Simmons Griffin. He was born in Baxley, GA on September 16, 1939 and had been a resident of Soperton for the past 23 years. He was a retired metal fabricator, a former employee of Dennard Drugs & Hardware and a Veteran of the United States Army National Guard. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Soperton where he served as a Deacon and the helper with church maintenance for many years. He loved his family, serving the church and the LORD. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Griffin and two sisters, Sylvia Selph and Mary Christine Tuggle.

He is survived by his wife of almost 53 years, Linda Griffin of Soperton; son, Mike Shaw of Blackshear; two daughters, Angela Taylor of Long Beach, MS and Natalie (Jeremy) Beall of Soperton; eight grandchildren, Griffin (Gracie) Beall, Collin (Emma) Beall, Joshua (Kelsey) Shaw, Dagen Proulx, James Johnson, Jordan (Chad) Cutchall, Lakelyn Taylor and Gracyn Taylor; nine great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 AM Tuesday.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

05/11/2025

Dr. Pamela G. Bourland-Davis

Funeral services for Dr. Pamela G. Bourland-Davis of Statesboro will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at noon in the First Baptist Church of Statesboro Chapel Building. The family will begin receiving friends at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Eastside Cemetery in Statesboro, Georgia. Reverend Dr. John Waters will officiate. Dr. Bourland-Davis died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Dr. Pam, as she was known to most, was born on December 5, 1958 on the United States Military Base in Augsburg, Germany. After high school she received her Bachelor's degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations from Georgia Southern College and was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She continued her education and received her Master’s degree and Doctorate of Philosophy.

She met her future husband Cleve while both were students at Georgia Southern College. She began her teaching career at Georgia Southern where she taught for 40 years, 19 of those as the Chair of the Department of Communication Arts. Pam also served in many professional roles with organizations such as, the Southern States Communication Association, the National Communication Association, the Public Relations Society of America and the Commision of Public Relations Education, among others.

While her contributions in education and public relations were immeasurable, what gave Pam the most joy in life was her family, finding antique treasures and traveling. Above all, the pride of her life was her son, Ridge Davis. Whether it was on the ball field, in the markets and restaurants of Italy or a quiet family dinner at home, Pam’s greatest joy was her son. When she wasn’t teaching or with her son, you could always find Pam on day trips to the beach with Cleve or going “junking” for their next treasure find. Pam always had a gift for finding priceless things, be it paintings, people or anything in between. She knew how to see the value in people and things, which others often looked past.

Pam was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Statesboro and for over 30 years she enjoyed teaching Sunday School with Mrs. Joyce Stubbs.

Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Cleve E. Davis and their dearly-loved son, Ridge Davis both of Statesboro, Georgia; her parents James and Billye Bourland of Jonesboro, AR; two sisters Candace Hicks and Stacie Berry; sister-in-laws Jane Hendrix and Carolyn Calhoun and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents Duward and Marie Gale, Sr. and E.M. and Estelle Bourland; her two sisters Barbara Baker and Jennifer Gray; her brother-in-law Keith Gray and niece on her husband’s side, Sally Janese Hendrix.

The family would like to sincerely thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia for the compassion, care and support they extended to Pam during her time there.

03/30/2025

Lisa Kay Padgett

Mrs. Lisa Kay Padgett, wife of Erwin Padgett, died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at her home in Treutlen County after an extended illness. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Higgs Funeral Home of Soperton.

03/14/2025

Carl Thaddeus DeMouth

Mr. Carl Thaddeus DeMouth of the Oglethorpe Community in Treutlen County died Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his home.

Mr. DeMouth, 52, was born in Morristown, NJ and had been a resident of Treutlen County since 2024. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and is survived by his wife, Stacy DeMouth.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Higgs Funeral Home of Soperton.

03/08/2025

Richard Orion Ware

Funeral services with Military Honors and Masonic Rites for Mr. Richard Orion Ware will be held Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Soperton First Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Boiling Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Treutlen County. Reverend Chad Cofield and Reverend George Grimes will officiate. Mr. Ware died Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Mr. Ware, 78, was the son of the late Woodrow W. Ware and Frankie Calhoun Ware. He was born in Vidalia, GA on January 9, 1947 and was a lifelong resident of Treutlen County. He was a “Class of 1965” graduate of Treutlen High School, attended Middle GA College and transferred to the University of GA where received his Criminal Justice Degree. He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, a 30 year retiree from the GADOT weights & measures/inspector division and a member since 1975 of the Harmony Masonic Lodge #405 where he was also the 1983 Past Master. Mr. Ware was a former Fire Chief of the Oglethorpe Volunteer Fire Department and a Treutlen County School Bus Driver. As a Deacon of the Soperton First Baptist Church, he taught Sunday School and attended DBA Camp in Adrian for many years. After his father’s passing, he became the operator/manager of the Triple W Service Station in Soperton for a number of years. His wife of 42 years, Marsha Lumley Ware and two brothers, Robert & John Ware, all preceded him in death.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Joanna & Chet Sconyers of Soperton, granddaughter, Hattie Claire Sconyers; brother, Woodrow (Marilyn) Ware, Jr of Aiken, SC; two sisters, Janet (Frank) Littleton of Broxton, GA and Judy Wommack of Morganton, NC; aunt, Ann Calhoun of Soperton and four sisters-in-law, Debbie C. Ware, Betty Sue Ware, Teresa (Donnie) Cammack and Bonnie (Joe) Brown and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 2:00 PM on Sunday.

03/07/2025

Samuel (Sam) Sidney Buchanan, Jr.

Samuel (Sam) Sidney Buchanan, Jr., age 79, resident of the Northside Villa Assisted Care home in Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, March 5 of natural causes.

Born August 1, 1945, in Americus, GA, he was the son of the late Rev. Samuel Buchanan, Sr., and his wife, the late Shirley Middlebrooks.

Sam was self-employed for most of his adult life and for most of these years was owner/operator of one of the iconic pecan stores on Interstate 75 in Cordele, GA, where he greeted all customers with a hearty welcome and convivial conversation peppered with his seemingly endless supply of good-natured jokes. So taken were many of his customers with his personality that they became repeat visitors on their annual trips to and from their winter homes in Florida.

Sam’s father was a United Methodist minister, and so Sam and his siblings grew up in Methodist parsonages scattered across south Georgia, including Rochelle, Valdosta, Moultrie, Albany, and Soperton, among others. Though Sam’s favorite was Soperton. It was here that he spent his high school years, graduating in 1964 from Treutlen County High School. It was here that he met the love of his life, Suzanne Brown. Theirs was a classic high school romance, with Sam playing varsity and Suzanne serving on the cheerleading squad. Shortly after their 1964 high school graduation they were married at the Soperton First United Methodist Church, with Sam’s father performing the ceremony. The couple had three children: Shea (Ted) of The Villages, FL; Scott, of Soperton; and Samantha, of Perry, GA. Though the couple eventually divorced, his ex-wife and all three of his children were by his side when he passed.

Other survivors include his brother, William (Mary) of Clarion, PA; his sister, Rebecca, of Georgetown, TX; and his sister Iris (Bob), of Tucson, AZ; two grandchildren, Emily Graham and Clae Graham and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11 AM at Fowler Cemetery in Treutlen County with Reverend Chad Cofield officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 AM at Higgs Funeral Home.

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