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Rosetta Smith

Rosetta Smith

Mar 26, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Rosetta Smith on March 26, 2024. Our condolences to the family. 

Bessie Mae Small

Bessie Mae Small

Mar 26, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Bishop Bessie Mae Small.  She has touched the lives of so many and she will always be remembered.A TIME TO BE BORNBessie Mae Small was born in Fort Valley, GA to Jim and Bessie Allen on November 18, 1935. One of five children, she was the youngest of two...

Geneva L. Andrews

Geneva L. Andrews

Mar 24, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Geneva L. Andrews on March 24, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Beulah May Jessie Lovett

Beulah May Jessie Lovett

Mar 13, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Beulah J. Lovett on March 13, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.  Beulah May Jessie Lovett, affectionately known by her grandchildren as “Dear Dear”, indeed had a beautiful soul.  Her beautiful soul, empathy, and positive energy reflected all that was good in the world, and she...

Julia M. Ogburn

Julia M. Ogburn

Mar 3, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Julia M. Cosby on March 3, 2024.  Our condolences to the family and friends. Mrs. Julia Ogburn was born January 15, 1949 to the late Mr. Henry Cosby Jr. and Mrs. Ollie Little Cosby in Montezuma GA. She was also preceded in death by four of her siblings Micheal Cosby, Gloria...

Sharlinda Samas Watkins

Sharlinda Samas Watkins

Mar 3, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Sharlinda Samas Watkins on March 3, 2024. Our condolences to the Family and Friends.Sharlinda Jaquay Samas (Watkins) was born on February 14, 1991 to the parentage of Linda Watkins and Mitchell Samas. She was born and raised in Perry, GA; then later moved to Fort Valley, GA. She accepted...

Carolyn White

Carolyn White

Mar 1, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Carolyn White on March 1, 2024. Our condolences to the family and friends. Carolyn White was a native of Fort Valley, GA and was born on July 27, 1956, to the late Hosey and Dorothy White. Carolyn passed away peacefully at her home in Bonaire, GA on Friday March 1,...

Michaela "Angel" Chaney

Michaela "Angel" Chaney

Feb 3, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Michaela "Angel" Chaney on February 3, 2024.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Michaela Jeane’ Chaney, was born March 21, 2000 to Tomeka L. Chaney and Michael D. Cox in Warner Robins, Georgia. She graduated from Peach County High School in Fort Valley, GA on the “A” honor...

Howard Unterio Thomas

Howard Unterio Thomas

Jan 29, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Howard Unterio Thomas on January 29, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Mr. Howard Unterio Thomas was born on October 27, 1978, to Ms. Laura L. Bakon and the late Mr. Howard Thomas at Peach County Hospital. “Peewee”, as he was affectionately called by his family and...

Chance Ross

Chance Ross

Jan 20, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Chance Ross on January 20, 2024.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Chance D. Ross was born September 04, 2003 to parents Tracy D. Lindsey and Lisa Ross. On January 20, 2024 he was called home to his heavenly father.

Chance was affectionally called “Daddy” by his close relatives....

Lawrence Oates, Jr.

Lawrence Oates, Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Lawrence Oates, Jr. on January 13, 2024.  Our condolences to the family and friends.

Lawrence Oates, Jr. came into this world on April 20, 1952. Lawrence was affectionately known as “Bay" to his dearly beloved wife. Judy Jacobs Oates. His family and friends playfully called him “Big Dog”. He had...

Jessie Mae Hill

Jessie Mae Hill

Jan 11, 2024

It is with our deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Mrs. Jessie Mae Hill.  Mrs. Hill entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2024.  Our condolences to the family and friends.

Mrs. Jessie Mae Hill affectionately known as “Ma-Ma” was born on September 1, 1922, in Peach County, Georgia to the parentage of the late John King...

Bruce T. Howard, Sr.

Bruce T. Howard, Sr.

Jan 5, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Bruce T. Howard, Sr. on January 5, 2024.  Our condolences to the family and friends.

Bruce T. Howard Sr., a native of Fort Valley, Georgia, was born December 25, 1960 to the late Jessie James Howard and Nannie Amos Howard as the eighth child.

He was a proud...

Lula "Shug" Hill

Lula "Shug" Hill

Jan 2, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Lula Hill on January 2, 2023.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in...

Ashley Renee Daniel Marshall

Ashley Renee Daniel Marshall

Dec 30, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Ashley Renee Daniel Marshall on December 30, 2023.  Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends.

Mother, Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece, Aunt, Friend. Our beloved Ashley Renee Daniel Marshall departed this life on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the age of 35. Ashley was born in Perry, GA...

Madelynn Zya Jaleah Clark

Madelynn Zya Jaleah Clark

Dec 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that Edwards Small Mortuary announces the loss of this little angel, Madelynn "Maddie" Clark on December 18, 2023.  Born September 30, 2023, her tiny feet left a big imprint in the lives of her loved ones.  She was in their arms for a moment but will be held in their hearts forever. Our deepest condolences....

Gloria "Pookie" Nedd

Gloria "Pookie" Nedd

Dec 16, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Gloria Nedd on December 16, 2023.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Gloria “Pookie” Nedd was born on May 21, 1956 in Montezuma, Georgia. She passed away on December 16, 2023 at the age of 67, while a patient at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins,...

Jerry “Road Dog” Bartley

Jerry “Road Dog” Bartley

Dec 1, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy, the passing of Mr. Jerry Bartley.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Mr. Jerry Bartley was born July 28, 1955 in Roberta, GA to Fronnie Elizabeth Bartley and Melvin Fleming, Sr. of Perry, GA.  In his early years, his family briefly relocated to Miami, FL. Several years later, they returned to Roberta...

Howard Glover

Howard Glover

Nov 6, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Mr. Howard Glover.  Mr. Glover entered into eternal rest on November 6, 2023.  Our condolences to the family and friends.

Howard Glover; a native of Macon, Georgia, was born September 16, 1935 to the late Eddie and Annie Bell Glover as the fifth sibling. Howard was called by...

Ronald Hughes

Ronald Hughes

Oct 25, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Ronald Hughes on October 25, 2023.  Our condolences to the family and friends.

Deacon Ronald Hughes was born in Fort Valley, Georgia on September 12, 1952, to the Late Betty Mae Hughes. He was one of  twelve children. He was preceded in death by five children, DeCarla Hughes,...

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