Obituaries

Apr 2, 2019

ELLAVILLE, GA --- Mrs. Joanna M. Johnson, 88, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in Conyers, GA.  Funeral services will be held at Ellaville United Methodist Church on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Haynes Martin officiating.  A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00...

Mar 31, 2019

ELLAVILLE, GA—Mr. Leslie Dean Rand, 65, of Ellaville, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 31, 2019.  His wishes were to be cremated and buried next to his late wife, Sandra Rand.

     Mr. Rand was born on November 12, 1953 in Iowa to the late Lester and Lois Rand.  He enjoyed hunting, working on his truck, listening to...

Mar 24, 2019

Mar 23, 2019

       ELLAVILLE, GA --- Ms. Cheney Hill Reinhart, age 62, of Americus, GA died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.  A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Ellaville Cemetery.  Rev. Chase Ostrander and Rev. Hugh DeLoach will officiate. 

      Ms. Reinhart was born July 10, 1956 in Americus, GA,...

Mar 18, 2019

ELLAVILLE, GA --- Mr. Justin Levi Johnson, 39, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 4:00PM at Hopewell United Methodist Church in Ellaville with a reception to follow to visit with family and friends.   Rev. Rickey Rushing will...

Mar 16, 2019

Mr. Lealus F. Bell, age 85, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Magnolia Manor of Marion County. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Buena Vista Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Dominy officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, from 6:00...

Mar 16, 2019

Mr. Charles H. Culpepper, Jr., age 70, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center.  A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019, from 5:00-7:00PM at Watson-Tante Funeral Home.

Mr. Culpepper was born in Miami, FL, on November 21, 1948, to Charles Hugh Culpepper, Sr. and Viola Martin Culpepper. He served in...

Mar 13, 2019

Mr. Charles Nathan Page, Jr., 56, of Columbus, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, GA.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Buena Vista United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeremy Alexander and Rev. David Chapman officiating. Burial will follow the service in Buena Vista Cemetery....

Mar 7, 2019

Mr. Drew Clinton Owens, 41, of Box Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Brantley United Methodist Church with Rev. Joy Wilson officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Steele, William Spies, Jeremy Foley and Darus Cordelle

Mr....

Mar 6, 2019

NOTICE FOR MCMULLEN FUNERAL HOME, COLUMBUS, GA

Geraldine “Dean” Hunter, 79, of Columbus, GA died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Piedmont Northside Hospital. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 with Rev. Rodney D. Porter, Rev. Greg Runnion and Rev....

Mar 3, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy J. Mathis Pagan, 79, of Buena Vista, GA passed away on Sunday March 3, 2019 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Watson-Tante Funeral Home on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Michael Crawford officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Buena Vista Cemetery. The family will greet friends at...

Mar 1, 2019

Mr. Robert Michael “Mike” Goggins, age 55, of Mauk, GA, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, March 4, 2019, in the Chapel of Watson-Tante Funeral Home. The family will greet friends on Sunday, March 3, 2019, from 5:00-7:00PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Goggins was born...

Feb 20, 2019

Ms. Julie Ann Harbuck Bellew, 56, passed away after an extended illness at her residence on February 20, 2019.  There will be no services, per her wishes. 

Ms. Bellew was born December 2, 1962 to James Harbuck and Doraine Halstead Raybon. She was preceded in death by her father, James Harbuck.

Survivors include her mother, Doraine Raybon of Ellaville, GA;...

Feb 20, 2019

Mr. Glenn Hearman Cobb, Sr., 82 of Mauk, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Oakland Church of God at 11:00 AM with Rev. Mike Toomey, Rev. Terry Hudson, nephew, and Randy Robertson officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service...

Feb 19, 2019

ELLAVILLE, GA --- Mrs. Patsy Ann Bryan, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held at Tazewell United Methodist Church in Tazewell, GA on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Joy Wilson officiating.  Burial will follow in the Tazewell Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at...

Feb 14, 2019

Mr. Larry Dean Edwards, age 61, of Box Springs, GA, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Brown Springs Church of God with Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. The family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the service beginning at 2:00PM.

Mr....

Feb 8, 2019

Ellaville, GA --- Ms Tina Louise Mercer, age 52, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at her residence. 

She was born February 28, 1966 in Ft. Valley, GA to Artie Bridges and Martha Robbins Bridges.  She loved to read and loved her nieces and nephews.  Ms. Mercer was of the Baptist faith. A memorial service will be held at...

Feb 7, 2019

AMERICUS, GA --- Mrs. Virginia “Ginny” Sanderlin Whaley, age 57, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Americus, GA on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Dr. Jerry A. Roe officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow at Sally Run, 2347 S. Lee...

Feb 7, 2019

Mrs. Josephine Elizabeth Cook, 83, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, February 11, 2019 at New Providence Baptist Church in Buena Vista, GA, with Rev. David Chapman officiating.  Entombment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery, Chapel of the Pines Mausoleum at 1:00 PM.  The...

Feb 5, 2019

James A. Bridges, age 63, of Buena Vista, GA, died on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019, at 4:00pm in the Chapel of Watson-Tante Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel Whitt officiating.

Mr. Bridges was born September 1, 1955, to Baker and Annie Jean Hancock...