Randolph County Obituaries
Recent Obituaries for Cuthbert, GA, Randolph County & Surrounding Areas
Joseph Eli Yelverton "Joe"
Nov 11, 2024
Joe was born on January 18, 1957 to the late Mr. Joseph E. Yelverton and Lynette Yelverton.
Joe attended the Randolph County Comprehensive High School. After graduating in 1975, he became self employed.
Joe married the love of his life, Shirley Knighton. This union combined two children, Kristi and Ray.
leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Shirley; mother, Lynette; daughter, Kristi; stepson, Ray;...
Councilman Lewis Shingles
Oct 28, 2024
Councilman Lewis “Mose” Shingles was born to Clara Alford and Johnnie B. Allen on December 23, 1947 in Cuthbert, Georgia.
Lewis departed this life October 28, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany GA. He was preceded in death by six siblings, W.C. Bletcher, Joseph Bletcher, Willie D. Allen, George Allen, Leon Allen and Gussie Johnson.
He accepted Christ at an early...
Wesley Waldon
Oct 24, 2024
Wesley Waldon was born on April 14, 1958, to the late Tommy L Evans and Melvalene Waldon. He departed his life on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at his residence. A true character of our town, Wesley was a man who found joy in the simplest pleasures – a fresh-cut lawn, a favorite meal, and the thrill of a lottery ticket....
Pauline Shorter Bowman
Oct 13, 2024
Pauline Shorter Bowman was born on April 30, 1930, in Randolph County, Georgia. She departed this life on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Joann Burgin Nursing Home in Cuthbert, Georgia.
Pauline was the third of ten children of the late Randall Patterson Shorter and Maggie Gertude Carter Shorter.
She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Pleasant Hill...
Dossie Mae Burkes
Oct 12, 2024
On a blessed and beautiful day, August 17, 1941, God placed a flower in His earthly garden to grow. This flower was given to the late Ellis & Lizzie Rebecca Florida of Shellman, Georgia, and was lovingly given the name of Dossie Mae. She was the last child of twelve children. On October 12, 2024 God picked His beautiful flower...
James Edwards
Oct 7, 2024
Mr. James Edwards was born April 26, 1946 to the late Will Edwards and Lucia Cross (Edwards) in Schley County, Georgia. He was educated in the public school system of Schley County. James was a quiet, gentle soul. He was caring and dependable, and well-loved by all who knew him. He loved his family and friends. He professed belief in a...
Idella Martin
Oct 3, 2024
Idella Martin, affectionately known as “Bay,” passed away on October 3, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, at the age of 82. Born on January 1, 1942, in Cuthbert, Georgia, Idella dedicated her life to her family and community, leaving a legacy of love and togetherness.
Idella’s educational journey began at Randolph County Training School in Cuthbert, Georgia, where...
Annie Thomas Coleman
Aug 19, 2024
Ms. Annie Thomas Coleman was born June 6, 1963 to Willie Thomas and the late Elizabeth Allen in Cocoa, Florida.
At an early age she joined and was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Allen, her son Alonzo Thomas, her sister Lizzie Thomas, and her brother James Thomas. On August 19, 2024,...
Geraldine Perkins
Aug 17, 2024
Geraldine B. Perkins was born to the late Sonnie and Vercie Beauford on July 02, 1931, in Lumpkin, Georgia. She was the thirteenth of sixteen children. She transitioned on August 17, 2024.
She was educated in the Stewart County Public School system. She received Christ at an early and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
After retiring from Kellwood as a...
Larry Williams
Aug 10, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Wendell Williams, a beloved member of the Cuthbert community, who left us on August 10, 2024, at his home in Cuthbert, Georgia. Larry, affectionately known as “Uncle Larry”, was born on October 26, 1953, in Cuthbert, Georgia, to his parents Claude Williams and Gladys Williams.
Larry dedicated over forty years of his life...
Tyler Harris
Aug 5, 2024
Tyler Harris was born on July 1, 2004, to Ms. Cantrell Wiggins and Mr. Ryan Harris. Although only 20 at his death, Tyler brought laughter and joy everywhere he went. His humor and silliness will last forever in our hearts. On August 5, 2024, we lost this shining light.
Tyler was raised in a Christian home. He joined his great aunt...
Mary Jackson
Aug 2, 2024
Mary Ellen Jackson, affectionately known as “Ellen” was born in Edison, Georgia, May 8, 1949 to the late Walter C. and Hattie Lee Jackson. She was preceded in death by six sisters: Gladys Whitehurst, Beatrice Jackson, Daisy Williams, Martha Jackson and Veronica Dale; one brother, Walter Jackson, Jr; a nephew, Johnny Williams, Jr and a niece, Angelina Dale. On August...
Doris Evans
Jul 24, 2024
Doris Ann Evans of Benevolence, Georgia, at age seventyone was born on May 27, 1953 to the late Eddie Lee Thomas and Annie Mae Thomas in Centerville, Alabama.
Doris loved the Lord and confessed her hope in him at an early age. She attended Hammond Tech Vocational High School. She was employed with the city of Hammond at the garbage department....
Nathaniel (Big Smitty) Smith, Sr.
Jul 15, 2024
Mr. Nathaniel Smith, Sr. was born October 1, 1948 to the late Jessie Pittman and Maebell Jackson Gilbert. He was born and reared in the Randolph County area of Shellman, Georgia. Later in his early years he resided in Columbus, Georgia, where he established and operated a number of businesses. He worked hard to provide for his family, friends, community...
Tommie Lee Thomas
Jul 5, 2024
A TIME TO BE BORN: Tommie Jean Lee Thomas was born August 9, 1943, in Carnegie, Georgia to the late Rollie and Laura Davis Lee. She shared a nurturing family life with her four sisters who have preceded her in death, Mamie Green, Bertha Mitchell, Mary Edwards, Melva Richardson (Twin).
A TIME TO PLANT: Professing faith and accepting Jesus Christ as...
Melissa Ahmed
May 1, 2024
Melissa Ann Ahmed was born in San Bernardino, California on January 6, 1958. She departed her earthly home on May 1, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Mabel Ahmed and nephew, Hassan Ahmed. Melissa moved to Elizabeth, NJ at the age of six. She was educated in the Elizabeth Public School System. She received her Christian education...
Willie Hightower
Apr 27, 2024
Mr. Willie Lee Hightower (77) passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, with family at his bedside at Fort Gaines Health and Rehabilitation in Fort Gaines, Georgia. Mr. Willie Lee Hightower was born on March 06, 1947, to Mrs. Annie Belle Hightower Peterson and Willie Hightower, who preceded him in death. Mr. Willie Lee Hightower leaves behind a legacy of love...
James Edward "Tom" Mock
Apr 17, 2024
James Edward Mock, Sr., affectionally known as “Tom” by the community, was born in Cuthbert, Georgia on December 27, 1935. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Lou Mock. James departed this side of life on April 17, 2024 at his home in Cuthbert. He married the former Francina V. Taylor of West Palm Beach, FL on May 27,...
Eddie Gipson, Jr.
Apr 6, 2024
Mr. Eddie Gipson, Jr. was born September 11, 1942, to Eddie Gipson, Sr. and Annie L. Gipson-Starling, both preceded him in death. He departed this life on April 6, 2024, at his home. He was preceded in death by Marva Gipson, Minnie L. Pinkard, his sisters Mary A. Johnson, and Annie L. Burks, his brother Issac Gipson, a son Lorenzo...
Jeremy Robinson
Apr 2, 2024
Jeremy Robinson, known fondly as "Scrape", bid farewell to this world on April 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born on December 20, 1986, in Cuthbert, GA.Jeremy was a dedicated Maintenance Technician who found joy in his work with AT&T and in the construction industry. His family & friends remember him as a hardworking individual with...
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