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Gerald M. Stephens

Gerald M. Stephens

Dec 8, 2023

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Gerald M. Stephens, 84, of Jesup passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at Hospice of South Georgia in Jesup. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Joseph L. Crumley officiating. Mr. Stephens will be laid to rest at Pineview Holiness Baptist...

Richard “Dick” Hinshaw

Richard “Dick” Hinshaw

Dec 8, 2023

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An engaging conversation always at hand — Dick Hinshaw found interest in people, sports, current affairs, local history, and the space industry. On December 8, 2023, the conversation was silenced by the gift of eternal peace when Dick passed away in Tifton, Georgia when at 86, the failings of advanced age took their course. Born in Pasadena, California...

Susan Hutchinson Saye

Susan Hutchinson Saye

Dec 5, 2023

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Susan Hutchinson Saye, 83, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. John Hughes officiating. Mrs. Saye will be laid to rest at Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in...

Benny Richard Parker

Benny Richard Parker

Dec 5, 2023

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Benny Richard Parker, 68, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Joe Crews officiating. Mr. Parker will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will...

William "Billy" Reinhardt

William "Billy" Reinhardt

Dec 5, 2023

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William "Billy" Reinhardt, 89, of Sycamore passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mr. Reinhardt at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Reinhardt Family Cemetery in Sycamore, where he will be laid to rest. Ree Reinhardt will officiate. The family will receive friends on...

Bonnie Vanita Denby Dean

Bonnie Vanita Denby Dean

Dec 3, 2023

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Bonnie Vanita Denby Dean, 71, of Tifton passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Tifton with Brother Derrell Spikes, Brother Joe Keys and Bishop Justin Beck officiating. Mrs. Dean will...

Paul Sikes Sandifer

Paul Sikes Sandifer

Nov 30, 2023

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Paul Sikes Sandifer, 60, of Tifton passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Palemon Gaskins Memorial Nursing Home in Ocilla. His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2023, in the Memorial Chapel of Tifton's First Baptist Church with Tyler Sandifer officiating. Mr. Sandifer will be laid to rest at Tift Memorial Gardens. The...

Matthew "Tyler" Barber

Matthew "Tyler" Barber

Nov 28, 2023

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Matthew "Tyler" Barber, 27, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Tifton. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Josh Bennett officiating. Tyler will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday,...

Coy Chester "Shorty" Barber

Coy Chester "Shorty" Barber

Nov 27, 2023

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Coy Chester "Shorty" Barber, 69, of Tifton passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Josh Bennett officiating. Mr. Barber will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive...

Abby Rivers Hand

Abby Rivers Hand

Nov 25, 2023

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Abby Rivers Hand was a caring daughter, granddaughter, niece, and friend to many. She left this world on November 25, 2023. She was born on December 8, 2002, to Lawren Hand and Brook Crumley Hand. After graduating from Berrien High School in 2021, she continued her education at Abraham Baldwin College (ABAC) and was planning to continue at...

Catherine Shaw Perry

Catherine Shaw Perry

Nov 22, 2023

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Catherine Shaw Perry passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Ponte Vedra, Florida. She was 94 years old. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs. Perry at 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest. The Rev. Hugh Ward will officiate. Born in Laurinburg, North...

Henry Robert “Bobby” Stone

Henry Robert “Bobby” Stone

Nov 22, 2023

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Henry Robert "Bobby" Stone died peacefully in his sleep nine days after his 94th birthday on November 22, 2023. Bobby Stone was a man larger than life to many people. He was a people person and never met a stranger. He had an amazing and wonderful life which revolved around faith, family, football, friends and fishing. Bobby was...

Roger Lee Flanigan

Roger Lee Flanigan

Nov 21, 2023

Obituary

Roger Lee Flanigan, 86, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mr. Flanigan at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2023, at Cumorah Cemetery in Douglas, where he will be laid to rest. The Rev. Rocky Carrington will officiate. Born December 24, 1936, in Mapleton,...

Jarvis T. Finch

Jarvis T. Finch

Nov 20, 2023

Obituary

Jarvis T. Finch, 79, of Marianna, Florida passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at his residence. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mr. Finch at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest. The Rev. Paul Martin will officiate. Mr. Finch's grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Born...

Lisa Collier Galvez

Lisa Collier Galvez

Nov 15, 2023

Obituary

Lisa Collier Galvez, 43, of Omega passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her residence. A graveside funeral service will be held for Ms. Galvez at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Omega Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest. The Rev. Rickey Wells will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 17, 2023,...

Joseph Lawrence Burns, Iii

Joseph Lawrence Burns, Iii

Nov 14, 2023

Obituary

Joseph Lawrence Burns, III, 67, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center. His funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Rickey Wells officiating. Mr. Burns will be laid to rest at a later date. Born August...

Hilton Phillip Burgess

Hilton Phillip Burgess

Nov 14, 2023

Obituary

Hilton Phillip Burgess, 76, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Ronnie Cone officiating. Mr. Burgess will be laid to rest at Tift Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends...

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Laverne Daniels Mike

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Laverne Daniels Mike

Nov 13, 2023

Obituary

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Laverne Daniels Mike, 62, of Tifton passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with Pastor Stanley Brownlee officiating. Mrs. Mike will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family...

Wendy Avery

Wendy Avery

Nov 12, 2023

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Wendy Avery, 70, of Sycamore passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie. A memorial service will be held for Ms. Avery at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Kenny Kicklighter officiating. Ms. Avery will be laid to rest at a later...

Kalpnaben Patel

Kalpnaben Patel

Nov 11, 2023

Obituary

Kalpnaben Patel, 69, of Tifton passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. Mrs. Patel will be cremated following the service. To view the service live, go to: http://m.facebook.com/people/Bowen-Donaldson-home-for-funerals/1000472887773346/ or Log into Facebook and...

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