Obituaries

Obituary Listing

James Askins

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. 

Fannie L. Meadows

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Beverly Hampton

Beverly Hampton

Jul 17, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Beverly Hampton.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Chief Antonio Maurice Woodard

Chief Antonio Maurice Woodard

Jul 7, 2025

Chief Antonio Maurice Woodard was born on August 18, 1976 in Macon, GA to the parents of Rosa Woodard and the late James Hicks.

The sun set for the final time on the life of our beloved "Fire Chief" on July 7, 2025. He was known best for being the steady heart of the city fire service. He devoted over twenty...

James Howell Scott

James Howell Scott

Jul 7, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of James Howell Scott.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Kecia Hilton Woods

Kecia Hilton Woods

Jul 6, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Kecia Hilton Woods. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Kecia Hilton-Woods was born January 23, 1966, in Far Rockaway, New York, to John and Bernice Hilton. She was educated at Far Rockaway High School, graduating in 1984, and went on to attend York College in Jamaica, NY, as...

Zack Miller, Jr.

Zack Miller, Jr.

Jun 28, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Zack Miller, Jr. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Kim "Brick Chic" Jones

Kim "Brick Chic" Jones

Jun 20, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Ms. Kim L. Jones. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Celebrating the Life of Kim "Brick Chick" Jones

 From the Heavenly Kitchen of Kim "Brick Chick" Jones affectionately known as the beloved "Mayor of Vineville" —comes this timeless recipe for a remarkable life, bringing family, friends, and communities lovingly...

Katherine Rumph Ezell

Katherine Rumph Ezell

Jun 14, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Katherine Rumph Ezell on June, 14, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Katherine Rumph Ezell was born on January 31, 1946, in Fort Valley, Georgia, to the late Andrew Rumph, Jr. and Anna Goss Rumph. She was the ninth of seventeen children born into a loving and...

Hazel Clark

Hazel Clark

Jun 11, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Hazel Clark.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Oscar James Nedd

Oscar James Nedd

Jun 9, 2025

Edwards small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Oscar James Nedd. Our condolences to the family and friends.

Oscar James Nedd was born on April 19, 1951. Macon county Ga to the parentage of Jessie Ned and Rosa Mae Nedd. 

Oscar was a graduate of the historic D.F. Douglas High School Montezuma Ga. 

He is peceded in death by his...

James Marvin Amica, Sr.

James Marvin Amica, Sr.

Jun 5, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of James Marvin Amica, Sr. on June 5, 2025. Our condolences to the family and friends.

James Marvin Amica Sr, a native of Marshallville, GA, was born on May 2, 1953, to the late Fred Amica Sr. and Marion Rumph-Amica. He passed away on June 5, 2025, in Warner Robins, GA,...