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Theron W. Oates
Sep 13, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Theron W. Oates. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Ronald C. Whittaker
Sep 12, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Ronald "Ron" Whittaker. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Joanne Howell
Sep 11, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Joanne Howell. Our sincere condolences to the friends and family. Services will be finalized and posted soon.
Kelli L. Rucker
Sep 7, 2025
Kelli L. Rucker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and minister, entered eternal rest surrounded by love and faith.
Born to the late Rosemary Fairley and Charles Fairley of Moss Point, Mississippi, Kelli’s life was one of purpose, passion, and service.
Kelli was united in marriage to Alvin Rucker in September of 1994. Their union was blessed with one son, Dylan Charles Rucker.
She was...
SFC William M. Batts, Jr.
Sep 1, 2025
SFC William M. Batts Jr. (Ret.) was born on August 23, 1965 to the late Mr. William M. Batts Sr. and Mrs. Connie Batts of Newport News, VA. He attended Hampton High School before enlisting into the U. S. Army on September 27, 1982. He served his country for 33 years, before retiring on March 1, 2017.
He leaves to mourn...
Devonte Denzel McMillian
Aug 31, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announced with our deepest sympathies the passing of DeVonte Denzel McMillian on August 31, 2025. Our Condolences to the family and friends.
Annie Lee Golden-Henry
Aug 29, 2025
Annie Lee Golden Henry passed away on August 29, 2025, at Macon Atrium Hospital. She is the daughter of the late John and Luchers Ezell. A native and lifelong resident of Fort Valley, Georgia, Annie’s life was deeply rooted in her community.
Annie was a 1958 graduate of Hunt High School in Fort Valley, Georgia. She served as a nurse for...
Kenton Joseph Crawford
Aug 29, 2025
Kenton Joseph Crawford was born on March 5, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Frankie L. Crawford and Kenton Joseph Burt. He attended the public schools of Cincinnati, including Hughes High School and earned his Graduate Equivalency Diploma while in the military.
During his early years, he was regarded as “Mr. Cool,” who always came to the aid of his female relatives...
Willie Louis Marshall
Aug 23, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Willie Louis Marshall. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Willie L. “Will” Marshall, 77, peacefully transitioned this earthly life to rest in the arms of the Savior on August 23rd, 2025.
Will was born in Peach County, Ga. on February 16,1948 to the late Washington Marshall Sr. and Flora...
Shamsher Singh
Aug 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Professor Shamsher Singh, a cherished husband, father, educator, and pillar of the Fort Valley community.
Born to Risalder Major Shubram and Dhan Kaur Singh in Bhaproda, India on January 5, 1943, he was the youngest of 9 children. After completing his higher secondary studies in Mussoorie, India, Mr. Singh moved to...
James Askins
Aug 15, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of James Askins. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
James Askins was born on November 5, 1940, in Fort Valley, Georgia, Peach County, as the second of seven sons to Lonnie Askins and Jestine Virginia Turner Griffin. He attended Allen Chapel School and Hunt High before enlisting in the...
Fannie L. Meadows
Aug 11, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Fannie Meadows. Our condolences to the family and friends.
Ms. Fannie L. Meadows was born December 18, 1949, to the late Thomas Meadows and the late Dorothy Rumph Meadows, in Fort Valley, Georgia.
Reared in the Gano Community by her late Aunt Edna Rumph, Fannie attended the Peach County Public Schools,...
Dempsey Beachum
Aug 6, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Dempsey Beachum. Our condolences to the family and friends.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee; for I am thou God; I will strengthen thee; you, I will help thee; yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 NKJV
Dempsey L. Beachum of Fort...
Alberta Walker
Aug 3, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Alberta Walker. Our condolences to the family and friends.
A.J. Riley
Aug 1, 2025
A Time to be Born - AJ affectionately known as “Speedy” or to his grands “Big Daddy” was born on June 5, 1930, to the late Ella Lee Boose and Hillard Riley in Peach County Georgia. He was the middle child of the three from this union.
A Time to Grow - “Speedy” attended the public schools of Peach County. He accepted...
Johnny Lee Davis, Jr.
Jul 31, 2025
Johnny Lee Davis, Jr. (Pete) was born on June 22, 1958 in Byron, Georgia to Tracy and Johnny Lee Davis, Sr. He attended Peach County High School where he excelled in basketball, ultimately resulting in his acceptance to Hiawassee Junior College in Tennessee. Upon graduation he attended Georgia College where he was one of the leading members of the men’s...
Dr. Clinton H. Dixon
Jul 30, 2025
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Clinton H. Dixon, who departed this life on July 30, 2025. A pillar of strength, wisdom, and humility, Dr. Dixon was admired not only for his academic contributions but also for his kindness and integrity. His legacy will live on in the lives he touched both inside and...
Arthur "Candyman' Gibson
Jul 28, 2025
Arthur “Candyman” “Otis” Gibson, a beloved pioneer of the DJ community and proud Vietnam veteran, passed away in a hospice facility on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 74.
Born on December 18, 1950, in Fort Valley, Georgia, Arthur grew up surrounded by family, music, rhythm, and resilience. At 18, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served...
Patricia Keen
Jul 26, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Patricia Keen. Her warmth, strength, and unwavering kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.
Mrs. Patricia Sturn Keen was born October 18, 1950, in Perry, GA to Tommie Lee Sturn and Julia B Dunn Sturn (who have both preceded her in death). She entered her eternal rest
Saturday July...
James Oates
Jul 23, 2025
Mr. James J. O. Oates was born on November 25, 1959, in Fort Valley, Georgia, to the late Earnest Harper, Sr. and Lottie Oates Talton.
James attended the public schools of Peach County, where he was an outstanding football player, softball player, and track runner. He was employed at Ryans Stackhouse until its closure.
James redecided to dedicate his life to God...
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