Obituaries

Obituary Listing

Emma Pearl Mathis

Emma Pearl Mathis

May 15, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Emma Pearl Mathis on May 15, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Ella Lou Sullivan Ridley

Ella Lou Sullivan Ridley

May 15, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Ella Lou Sullivan Ridley on May 15, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Bevelyn Smith Gosby

Bevelyn Smith Gosby

May 14, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Bevelyn Smith Gosby on May 14, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Robert "Chuck" Stern, Sr.

Robert "Chuck" Stern, Sr.

May 13, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Robert Stern, Sr. on May 13, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Robert Lee Stern, Sr. was born on September 18,1962 in Fort Valley, Georgia to his parents, Floyd Stern and Maggie L. Walton. Robert attended the public schools in Peach County, Georgia.

While attending Peach County High,...

Gary Wayne Simmons

Gary Wayne Simmons

May 3, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathies the passing of Gary Wayne Simmons on May 3. 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Gary Wayne Simmons, affectionately known as Wanky, was born September 12,1955, in Fort Valley, Georgia, to the late Milton Simmons, Sr. and Hattie Ruth Fluellen Simmons.

Six siblings preceded him in death: Graylin D. Simmons, Sylvia...

Jimmy Clyde Harris

Jimmy Clyde Harris

May 3, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Jimmy Clyde Harris. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Jimmy Clyde Harris, “MY CHEETAH” passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025 at the age of 86. Jimmy was born to the late Ed and Lula Harris.

He was preceded in death by his sisters: Eloise Harris, Eddie Mae Keen,...

Larry Sherman

Larry Sherman

Apr 26, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Larry Sherman on April 26th, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Larry Sherman, age 74, of Byron, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 15, 1950, in Zebulon, Georgia, to the late...

Vernon Renwick Oates

Vernon Renwick Oates

Apr 17, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Vernon Renwick Oates on April 17, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Vernon Oates, a beloved resident of Orange Park, Florida, was born on April 8, 1964, in Fort Valley, Georgia, and grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was the cherished son of Virginia Lyons and Johnny...

William "Mickey" Scott

William "Mickey" Scott

Apr 13, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of William Scott on April 13, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

William "Mickey" Scott, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on December 19, 1950, in Fort Valley, Georgia, to Lorene Neal...

Eva Mae Strong

Eva Mae Strong

Apr 9, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Eva Mae Strong on April 9, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Eva Mae Strong, Known as "EVA" was born on June 13,2025 to the late Cannie & J.W Strong. She grew up in Macon County (Marshallville, GA) then later moved to Fort Valley, GA where she...

Willie V. Granville

Willie V. Granville

Apr 7, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Willie Granville. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. She will be missed.

Ms. Granville, as a lifelong “CME” was known, respected and cherished across the local, district, annual conference andconnectional church for her innumerable contributions of service, giving, “more service and more giving” spirit. A Missionary par excellence.

A...

Emma Lee Everett

Emma Lee Everett

Apr 6, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Emma Lee Everett on April 6, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Mrs. Emma Lee Everett was born May 31, 1939, in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late Tommy and Irene Wynn. She attended the public schools of Peach County, Georgia where she was born and raised.

Emma...

Levi “Bay” Kendrick, Sr.

Levi “Bay” Kendrick, Sr.

Apr 5, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Levi Kendrick, Sr. on April 5, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do…” John 17:4

May the works I've done speak for me. When I'm resting in my grave,there is...

LaShawn "Shonda" Jones

LaShawn "Shonda" Jones

Mar 29, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of LaShawn Y. Jones on March 29, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Lashawn Jones, affectionately known as “Shonda” to many, was born on September 20, 1979, to the late Charles Barrett and Rutha Mae Jones of Fort Valley, Georgia. She attended Peach County Public Schools and had...

Terrance "Ted" Lamont Trammell

Terrance "Ted" Lamont Trammell

Mar 26, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Terrance Trammell on March 26, 2025. Our sincere Condolences to the family and friends.

Terrance Lamont Trammell was born on November 5th, 1976 in Peach County Georgia.

He entered his eternal home on March 26, 2025. He was the beloved son of Mrs. Delois Canady Trammell and the late Mr. Calvin...

Daniel “Jit” Lamar Woodson

Daniel “Jit” Lamar Woodson

Mar 21, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Daniel “Jit”Woodson. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Daniel Lamar Woodson affectionately known as “Jit” was born on March 29, 1968, to the late Ernest and Arlene Gibson Woodson. He was baptized at an early age.

He attended the Peach County School system and worked for many years at...

Winfred "Weegee” Morris

Winfred "Weegee” Morris

Mar 20, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Winfred "Weegee" Morris. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Fort Valley, GA - Winford Morris passed away at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta GA. Winford was the son of the late Virginia P. Morris and Joe Louis Fairfax. He attended school in Fort Valley, GA. He was known...

Sadarian Mekhi Danielly

Sadarian Mekhi Danielly

Mar 17, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Sadarian Mekhi Danielly. Our sincere condolences.

Sadarian “Mekhi” Danielly was born on May 20, 2023, at Piedmont of Macon in Macon, Georgia to Sadarian and Shannon Danielly. He touched the lives of all those who he came in contact with. He loved dancing, music, and anything that made a sound....

Harristine "Peggy" Dent

Harristine "Peggy" Dent

Mar 15, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Harristine "Peggy" Dent on March 15, 2025.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Herman Mathis, Jr.

Herman Mathis, Jr.

Mar 10, 2025

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Herman Mathis, Jr. on March 10, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Mr. Herman Mathis, Jr. was born on September 12, 1950, to Alice Ruth and Herman Mathis, Sr. He graduated from Ballard Hudson High School in 1968 and cherished his time as an alumnus of the...