All Obituaries

It is with profound sorrow that CJ Edwards Funeral Home announce the passing of the Rev. Preston D. King of Fort Valley, GA. Funeral services for Rev. Preston King will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in the Anna Lumpkin Auditorium, 200 Spruce Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030   Visitation and Wake has been scheduled for Friday, January 11, 2019 in the Chapel of CJ Edwards Funeral Home from 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m.  

Mrs. Ruby Woods Little transitioned on Saturday, December 15, 2018 in Kentfield, CA.  Graveside Services will be held on Monday at 11:00 at the Richland Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Tony Ross was born July 27, 1966 to the parents of Robert Ross, Jr. and Jurry Mae Adams Ross in Peach County, Georgia.  On Monday, December 18, 2018, Tony departed this earthly life and quietly waiting at the "Welcome Gates" was his father, Robert Ross, Jr.; two sisters, Stella Mae Ross and Danielle Brown-Holmes and a brother, James Taylor Ross.  As the gates swung open Tony was welcomed in for eternal rest. Tony was educated in the public schools of Peach County,...

Ms. Mildred Smith was born on December 2, 1926 in Macon County, Marshallville, Georgia, daughter of the late Melvin "M.B." Smith and Marie Felton Smith and stepmother, Estella Smith. She was educated in the public school system of Macon County and graduated from Lamson-Richardson School of Marshallville in 1942.  She was employed for a number of years as a housekeeper and later as a custodian at First State Bank of Marshallville, Georgia. At a young age, Mildred joined Mount...

Mr. Noah Respress was born on December 29, 1942 in Crawford County to the late Mr. Joe Brown Respress and Mrs. Minnie Respress.  He attended the local public schools in Crawford County and later transferred to H.A. Hunt High school in Fort Valley, Georgia.  Desiring to serve his country and possessing a desire to see other parts of the world, he enlisted in the United States Army.  While serving in the army, he endeavored in boxing and immediately was drawn into the sport. He...

A beloved widow, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend peacefully transitioned from this life to eternity on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, while as a patient in Summerhill Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Perry, Georgia.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Shiloh Baptist Church at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in the Willowlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  A wake will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2018 beginning...

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."-Psalm 30:5   Mr. Melvin Bernard Nixon, Sr., also known as "6'9" was born to the parentage of Annie Lou Nixon and RC Postell on April 16, 1962 in Macon County, Georgia.  Melvin was educatd in the Public Schools of Macon County: Lamson-Richardson Elementary and Macon County High School. Melvin was offered the "Plan of Salvation" and he freely acceptd the Lord, Jesus Christ as his...

Mr. Alvin Stone of 104 Spalding St., Fort Valley, GA passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Funeral services will be  held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Shiloh Baptist Church (Fort Valley, GA) at 3:00pm.

Mrs. Ethel L. Thrower of 100 Lochlyn Place Apt 2502, Bonaire, GA passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 while as a patient in Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins. Funeral arrangements: Friday, November 16, 2018, 1:00 pm at Central Union Baptist Church, Fort Valley, GA

                                             Funeral Services for Ms.Hattie Carol "Jot" Shipman The beauty of life was revealed in so many wonderful ways through the life of our beloved, Ms. Hattie Carol Shipman. Born April 21,1947 in Ashburn, GA to the late Mr. Gus Shipman and Ms. Marion Martin. She was an awesome daughter, mother, grandmother, and loving sister;...