Obituaries

Obituary Listing

Shawn Dewayne Wilkerson, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Luverne Hill

Luverne Hill

Oct 30, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Luverne Hill on October 30, 2024.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Mrs. Luverne Hill, a beloved matriarch, was born on August 6, 1943, as the second of five children to the late Ordell and Ola Mae Sanders.

She received her education in the Peach County School System in...

Kevia Contrelle Jackson

Kevia Contrelle Jackson

Oct 20, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Kevia  Contrelle Jackson on October 20, 2024.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Therefore, you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you… John 16:22

Life’s race beautifully run… Life’s race magnificently done… Life’s...

Richard "Hawk" Richardson

Richard "Hawk" Richardson

Oct 20, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Richard Richardson on October 20, 2024.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Richard Richardson passed away on October 20, 2024, in Macon County, GA. Born on January 30, 1955, Richard's infectious love for life and laughter touched everyone he met. Affectionately known as “Hawk”, he had a profound...

Lovie Marie Lake

Lovie Marie Lake

2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the loss of baby Lovie Marie Lake. Our sincere condolences to Jeffrey and April Lake. 

Jesus V. Loera

Jesus V. Loera

Oct 3, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Jesus V. Loera on October 3, 2024. Our condolences to the family and friends. 

Edwards Small Mortuary anuncia con nuestro más sentido pésame el fallecimiento de Jesús V. Loera el 3 de octubre de 2024.

Paul Buckner

Paul Buckner

Sep 28, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Paul Buckner on September 28, 2024.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Mr. Paul Buckner was born to the late Lucy Ree and Off Buckner. Paul was also known as “Unk or Buck of the Town”. After graduating from D.F. Douglas High School in Montezuma, GA he was...

Charles Barrett

Charles Barrett

Sep 16, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Charles Barrett.  Charles was pronounced on September 16, 2024. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Charles Barrett affectionally known as “Pop-Pop” to many was born May 5, 1957 to the late Annie Willie Barrett and the late Charlie Bible of Florida.

He attended the Public Schools in Florida and...

Shirley Ann Simmons

Shirley Ann Simmons

Sep 15, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Shirley Ann Simmons.  Our Sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Shirley Ann Simmons affectionately known as “Ninny” of Fort Valley, Georgia completed her earthly journey on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at her residence. 

On January 21, 1949 Shirley was born to James and Eva Simmons, Sr. in Knoxville, Georgia.

She was...