Obituaries
Obituary Listing
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.
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...
Evelyn Geneita Davis McCray
Mar 9, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Evelyn Geneita Davis McCray on March 9, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Evelyn Geneita Davis McCray was born to Robert Lee Davis and Mary Bell Ragin (Minnie Bell) in 1929 in Kathleen/Houston County, GA. Her birth certificate said she was stillborn, until she, as an adult,...
Alice Clara Childs
Feb 20, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Alice Clara Childs on February 20, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Mrs. Alice Clara Colbert Childs was born on October 12, 1937, in Houston County, Georgia. She grew up in Warner Robins, Georgia to the parentage of the late Ethel Lambert and Samuel Rucker. Alice acquired...
Roy Lorenzo Rumph
Feb 13, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Roy Rumph on February 13, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
A LIFE FILLED WITH LOVE
To our beloved father, brother, uncle, friend and grandfather, Roy Lorenzo Rumph, who was born on January 24, 1953, in Fort Valley, Georgia. Roy graduated from Peach County High School, and he...
Bobby Goodman
Feb 4, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Bobby Goodman on February 4, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
A Little Bit of My Story
I was born November 23, 1945. My mother, Mable, gave birth to six children; my brother Harold was the oldest. He...
Brenda Joyce Oates
Feb 2, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing Brenda J. Oates on February 2, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Brenda Joyce Oates was born May 16, 1951, to the late Lawrence Allen and Mary F. Fluellen Oates. She was the oldest of nine children.
Brenda grew up in Fort Valley, GA. She attended the public school...
Karolyne B. Fleming
Jan 30, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing Karolyne B. Fleming on January 30, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Karolyne B. Fleming was born February 17, 1952, and was the youngest of two children to the late Willie Ford and Katherleen Ford. Karolyne is the product of the Peach County school system graduating from Henry...
William “Shack” Howard
Jan 24, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of William Howard on January 24, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
On June 27, 1949, William "Shack" Howard was born to the late Sampson & Daisy B. Howard.
He was proceeded in death by five sisters and one brother. He leaves to cherish his loving wife of 54...
Louis Mirando
Jan 21, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Louis Mirando on January 21, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Bernice R. Oates
Jan 21, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Bernice R. Oates on January 21, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Bernice Oates was born May 19, 1937 in Montezuma, Georgia. She was born to the parents of Hattie Daniel Russell and Henry Lee Russell.
She attended Macon County and Peach County Schools. She was employed by...
Helen Louise Ross
Jan 20, 2025
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Mother Helen Louise Ross on January 20, 2025. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
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,...