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Ruby L. Roberts
Oct 23, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Ruby L. Roberts. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Marilyn Jones
Oct 22, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Marilyn Jones. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Marcus Leftwich, Sr.
Oct 15, 2025
Marcus Lebron Key Leftwich, 64, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 15, 2025.
Born in Fort Valley, Georgia, Marcus was raised with a deep sense of family, faith, and humor by his beautiful mother, Blonnelle Kendrick Leftwich, and veteran father, Hilliard Leftwich - values that shaped the man he became.
Upon moving to Chattanooga, TN, Marcus was...
Bessie Mae McCrary Brown
Oct 15, 2025
Bessie Mae McCrary Brown was born October 30, 1943 in Fort Valley, GA to Turner McCrary and Mary Knight McCrary. She departed this life on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Bessie attended the public schools of Peach County and was later employed at Fort Valley University for 20 years.
At an early age, Bessie joined Richland Missionary Baptist Church where she faithfully served...
Betty Smith
Oct 10, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Betty Smith. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Willie Mae Starling McGhee
Sep 30, 2025
Willie Mae Starling McGhee was born to the late Willie Starling and Elnora Starling in Fort Valley, Georgia, on June 30, 1945. She peacefully passed on September 30, 2025.
Willie Mae attended the Peach County Public Schools. She married her beloved husband, John Willie McGhee. She was a member of Central Union Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Valley, GA.
Willie Mae leaves...
Barbara Jean Booth
Sep 22, 2025
Barbara J. Booth was born on July 11, 1940 in Fort Valley, Georgia to the parents of the Late June Booth and Velma Hatcher Booth.
She attended Fort Valley School and at an early age, she moved to Tennessee with her aunt and finished high school. She later moved to Connecticut, and she began as a cook at IHOP. In later...
Theron Wade Oates
Sep 13, 2025
Theron Wade Oates also known as “Theo” was born on March 30, 1962, in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late Mary and Lawrence Oates.
Theron was the sixth child of nine siblings (Brenda Oates, Lawrence Oates, Melvin Oates, Terry Oates, Rita Oates, Kimberly Dugger, Amy Oates and Cedric Oates).
In 1980, Theron graduated from Peach County High School with honors where he...
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
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life and legacy of Ms. JoAnne Howell. Affectionately known as "Miss Ann," she graced this world on August 29, 1948, in Fort Valley, Georgia, as the beloved daughter of Milton, Jr. and Georgia Mae Howell. She was the third of eight children.
JoAnne grew up surrounded by the warmth of...
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...
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