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Thessalonia “Thess” Ross
Jan 17, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Mr. Thessalonia Ross. He entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Thessolonia "Thess" Ross age 92 died peacefully at Fort Valley Health Care Center January 17, 2025. Born August 20, 1932 in Crawford County to the proud parents Mart and Mable...
Charlie Lee Simmons
Jan 6, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Charlie Lee Simmons. He passed peacefully at his home. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. His passing is a profound loss to all who knew him.
Charlie Lee Simmons of Fort Valley, Georgia completed his earthly journey on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Charlie was born to James Simmons,...
Greta Renee Oates
Jan 1, 2025
Greta Renee Oates, born on May 20, 1964, in Fort Valley, Georgia, transitioned to eternity on January 1, 2025. Greta’s presence in this world was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, community, and dedication to her craft as a talented cosmetologist. She was the proud owner of Greta's Hair Corral, where she brought joy and confidence to her clientele through...
Thomas L. Howard
Dec 31, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Thomas Howard. Mr. Howard entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Thomas L. Howard was born to Raymond A. Howard, Sr. and Ethel Mae Jefferson on September 26, 1949. He was born and grew up in Bronx, New York where he...
Carolyn Jacob Marshall
Dec 30, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Carolyn Jacob Marshall. She entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Carolyn Jacob Marshall, 86, of Fort Valley, GA, passed away on December 30, 2024, at Brookside Senior Living in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Carolyn was born on July 5, 1938, the only...
Loria Ann Dewberry
Dec 19, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Loria Ann Dewberry on December 19, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Mrs. Loria Ann Dewberry was born August 11,1960, as the first of seven children to the late Susie Reed and James Marshall.
Loria was a native of Fort Valley, Georgia and received her education in the...
Vincent Sanchez Henry
Dec 17, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Vincent Sanchez Henry on December 17, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Vincent Sanchez Henry, Sr. was born on June 13, 1987 to the late Francina Henry-Montfort and Jerry Oglesby in Fort Valley, Georgia.
Vincent accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of The Deliverance...
Belve Brinson Johnson
Dec 14, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Belve Brinson Johnson on December 14, 2024. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends.
Belve was born on June 29, 1948, in Dublin (Laurens County), Georgia, to the late Mr. Sidney Banks, Sr. and Mrs. Luella Jones Banks. From the very beginning, her life was rooted in faith, family,...
Shawn Dewayne Wilkerson, Sr.
Dec 12, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Shawn Dewayne Wilkerson, Sr. on December 14, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Shawn Dewayne Wilkerson, Sr., affectionately known as “Big Pop”, was born on October 24, 1958 in Fort Valley, Georgia, to the late Chester Arthur & Annie Pearl Zachery Wilkerson, Sr. He was a product...
Randolph Williams
Dec 8, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Randolph Williams on December 8, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
On Sunday, December 8, 2024 the Lord dispatched an angel to the bedside of Randolph Williams who had completed his work here on earth. He closed his eyes and quietly slipped away. The challenges of this...
Trisia Ann Skinner
Dec 8, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Trisia Ann Skinner on December 8, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Ms. Trisia Ann Skinner also known as “Mame” departed her earthly life on December 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by family and friends.
Ms. Skinner was born March 13, 1953 to the late Edward Skinner...
Charles Walker
Dec 7, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Mr. Charles Walker on December 7, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Charles Walker was born in Marshallville, Georgia on July 15th, 1941 to the parentage of James and Christine Walker, Sr.
Charles graduated from D.F. Douglas High School in 1958. Following graduation, he enlisted into the United...
Carrie Lee Jones
Nov 27, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Carrie Jones on November 27, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Carrie Jones was born on September 24th, 1946 in Soperton, Georgia to the parents of Samuel Walker Sr., and Perry Lee Jackson.
Carrie graduated from Treutlen County Training School in 1966. She later obtained a CNA license...
Betty Jean Tukes
Nov 20, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Betty Jean Tukes on November 20, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Betty Jean Tukes was born in Crawford County, Georgia on April 3, 1947, to the parentage of Frank Bakon, Sr. and Cora Mae Bakon who preceded her in death.
She received her education from Crawford County...
Leward "Lee" Walker
Nov 18, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Mr. Leward Walker on November 18, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
LEWARD WALKER, affectionately known as “LEE”, was born July 18, 1947, in Fort Valley, Georgia to the parentage of James B. and Emma H. Walker. He was the fifth of nine children. He made his...
Willie Frank Stephens
Nov 15, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Mr. Willie Stephens on November 15, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Willie Frank Stephens was born in Crawford County, Georgia on July 5th, 1947, to the parentage of Paul and Annie Willie Stephens. Mr. Paul proceeded him in death, and he was blessed with a Bonus...
Wilma Jean Ransom
Nov 13, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Wilma J. Ransom. Wilma entered into eternal rest on 11/13/2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Wilma Jean Ransom, 76, passed away peacefully on November 13th, 2024 at Piedmont Macon. Wilma was born on December 31st, 1947 to the late Leobia Brown and Ida Hodge Brown. She was...
Sandra Murray
Nov 5, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Sandra Murray on November 5, 2024.
SANDRA MURRAY a native of Fort Valley, Georgia was born on November 28, 1953 at the Macon Medical Center (now known as the Macon Navicent Medical Center in Macon, Georgia) to parents Rosalind Felton Murray and Fred Murray of Fort Valley, Georgia.
Sandra attended the...
Jeffery Wayne Peebles, Jr.
Nov 4, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Jeffery Wayne Peebles, Jr. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Dr. Donnie D. Bellamy
Oct 31, 2024
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Dr. Donnie D. Bellamy. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
“My challenge was to weave into the fabric of American history enough of the presence of blacks so that the story of the United States could be told adequately and fairly.” John Hope Franklin
Dr. Donnie D. Bellamy also...
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