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Recent Obituaries for Cuthbert, GA, Randolph County & Surrounding Areas

Larry Wilson

Larry Wilson

Mar 5, 2025

Mr. Larry Don Wilson was born January 2, 1957 in Cuthbert, Georgia. He was the fifth child born to the late Willie Sim and Susie Wilson. He attended Randolph County School System. 

At a very young age, he joined Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Church and served faithfully as an Usher for many years. 

Larry was a hard working man, that worked until his...

Roe Chester Burks

Roe Chester Burks

Mar 3, 2025

Roe Chester Burks was born on June 6, 1950 in Cuthbert, Georgia to Frank and Janie Mae (Sailor) Burks. 

Roe Burks transitioned from labor to his eternal resting place at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia on March 3, 2025. 

Roe attended public schools in Cuthbert, GA. He graduated from Henderson High School in 1968. After graduation, Roe enlisted in the US...

Alton Green

Alton Green

Feb 24, 2025

Deacon Alton Green was born January 10, 1956 in Randolph County, Georgia to the late Evelyn Coleman Green and Andrew Green. He departed this life on February 24, 2025 at his home in Cuthbert, Georgia. He was married to Jacqueline Gilford Green from Plains, Georgia. 

Deacon Alton Green joined Vilulah Baptist Church of Randolph County early in life. He accepted Christ as...

Tyrae Campbell

Tyrae Campbell

Feb 23, 2025

Precious memories fill our hearts as we commemorate the life of Tyrae Campbell, son of Raquel Warren and Tremayne Campbell, who blessed his family with his arrival on December 12, 2008. 

Tyrae was a beloved son, brother, and friend, whose bright spirit and kind heart touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He had a smile that could brighten...

Grayling Davis

Grayling Davis

Feb 17, 2025

Deacon Grayling Davis was born on August 12, 1957 in Randolph County to the Late Minnie Mae Davis Dockins and the Late Edward Dixon. 

Grayling spent his younger years in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Cambridge, Maryland; and Cuthbert, Georgia. He graduated from Randolph County High School in 1975. After high school, Grayling enrolled in the United States Armed Forces in the Army. He served...

Angela Hewey

Angela Hewey

Feb 6, 2025

Ms. Angela Hewey was on born on June 26, 1964 to the late Johnnie Lee and Jonas Hewey, Sr. She passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. 

Angela was a beloved sister to Pearlie M. Hewey and Susie A. Hewey, both of Easton, PA; Jonas Hewey Jr. of Austell, GA; Tommy Hewey of Washington, DC; and Willie Hewey of Albany, GA. 

Throughout...

Minnie Dockins

Minnie Dockins

Jan 23, 2025

Ms. Minnie Mae Davis Dockins was born into this world on February 13, 1943 to the Late Ulysees Davis and the Late Minnie Lee Hines Davis as the couple’s youngest child.

 Minnie was educated in the Randolph County School System and continued her education in beauty school in Cambridge, MD. Minnie had an exciting life spanning over 80 years. She was...

Veronica "Snootie" West

Veronica "Snootie" West

Dec 14, 2024

 Ms. Veronica West was born October 12, 1955 in Cuthbert, Georgia to the late Eloise Hart and Henry Lee Hart. 

Veronica West was a faithful member and Usher of St. Luke Baptist Church in Carnegie, GA under the leadership of Pastor Dwylan Glover. Veronica West retired from the Cuthbert Police Department as a dispatcher with 21 ½ years of service. When...

Nacardo "Kemp" Coleman

Nacardo "Kemp" Coleman

Dec 6, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the transition of Mr. Nacardo "Kemp" Coleman of Cuthbert, GA, on Friday, December 6, 2024 at his residence.

Please keep the Coleman family in your prayers.

Josephine Forston

Josephine Forston

Nov 30, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the transition of Ms. Josephine Forston of Rex, GA, on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Piedmont Hospital.

Survivors are one daughter, Linda Forston; one son, Steven Forston; three grandchildren, Derek Hampton, Constance Hampton, and Angel Forston; two great grandchildren, Ava Hampton, and Dakota Hampton; one sister, Addie Sturgis; one brother, Lonzy Rogers; and a host of...

Viola Scott

Viola Scott

Nov 28, 2024

Viola Scott, a beloved figure to many and a cherished member of her community, peacefully departed this world on November 28, 2024. Born on January 19, 1943, in Andalusia, Alabama, Viola’s journey through life was marked by kindness, compassion, and a strong sense of community. 

Throughout her career, Viola dedicated herself to her work at a factory, where she eventually retired...

Joseph Eli Yelverton "Joe"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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