Obituaries

Obituary Listing

Lula "Shug" Hill

Lula "Shug" Hill

Jan 2, 2024

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Lula Hill on January 2, 2023.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in...

Ashley Renee Daniel Marshall

Ashley Renee Daniel Marshall

Dec 30, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Ashley Renee Daniel Marshall on December 30, 2023.  Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends.

Mother, Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece, Aunt, Friend. Our beloved Ashley Renee Daniel Marshall departed this life on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the age of 35. Ashley was born in Perry, GA...

Madelynn Zya Jaleah Clark

Madelynn Zya Jaleah Clark

Dec 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that Edwards Small Mortuary announces the loss of this little angel, Madelynn "Maddie" Clark on December 18, 2023.  Born September 30, 2023, her tiny feet left a big imprint in the lives of her loved ones.  She was in their arms for a moment but will be held in their hearts forever. Our deepest condolences....

Gloria "Pookie" Nedd

Gloria "Pookie" Nedd

Dec 16, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Gloria Nedd on December 16, 2023.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Gloria “Pookie” Nedd was born on May 21, 1956 in Montezuma, Georgia. She passed away on December 16, 2023 at the age of 67, while a patient at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins,...

Jerry “Road Dog” Bartley

Jerry “Road Dog” Bartley

Dec 1, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy, the passing of Mr. Jerry Bartley.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Mr. Jerry Bartley was born July 28, 1955 in Roberta, GA to Fronnie Elizabeth Bartley and Melvin Fleming, Sr. of Perry, GA.  In his early years, his family briefly relocated to Miami, FL. Several years later, they returned to Roberta...

Howard Glover

Howard Glover

Nov 6, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Mr. Howard Glover.  Mr. Glover entered into eternal rest on November 6, 2023.  Our condolences to the family and friends.

Howard Glover; a native of Macon, Georgia, was born September 16, 1935 to the late Eddie and Annie Bell Glover as the fifth sibling. Howard was called by...

Ronald Hughes

Ronald Hughes

Oct 25, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Ronald Hughes on October 25, 2023.  Our condolences to the family and friends.

Deacon Ronald Hughes was born in Fort Valley, Georgia on September 12, 1952, to the Late Betty Mae Hughes. He was one of  twelve children. He was preceded in death by five children, DeCarla Hughes,...

Clara Flowers Thomas

Clara Flowers Thomas

Oct 22, 2023

Clara Flowers Thomas was born in Fort Valley on April 17, 1934 to the late Anne H. Flowers and Henry (Bro) Amos. At the age of two, her mother died and she was raised by her beloved grandmother, Mrs. Estella Flowers.

~A Time to LOVE~

Clara met and later married the love of her life, Charles L. Thomas on January...

Robert L. Meadows

Robert L. Meadows

Oct 18, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces the passing of Robert L. Meadows of Kathleen, Georgia on October 18. 2023.  Our deepest sympathy to the friends and family.

Mr. Robert Lawrence Meadows affectionately known as “Sharphead” was born December 16, 1947 to Dorothy Rumph Meadows Jordan and Thomas Meadows in Birmingham, Alabama. His maternal grandparents were Money and Hannah McGhee Rumph of...

Nathaniel Caldwell

Nathaniel Caldwell

Oct 11, 2023

It is with our deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Mr. Nathaniel Caldwell.  Our condolences to the loved ones.

Nathaniel Caldwell, who called himself “Nate” as a little boy, was called to rest early Wednesday morning at home, October 11, 2023.

Mr. Caldwell was born in Macon County, Marshallville, Georgia on November 24, 1945, to the parentage of...

Caleb De'Shawn Hooten

Caleb De'Shawn Hooten

Oct 10, 2023

Caleb Hooten entered into eternal rest.  Edwards Small Mortuary announces his passing with our deepest sympathy.  Our prayers go out to the friends and family.

Caleb De’Shawn Hooten affectionately  called:  “Youngin'' was born on December 12, 2002 in Macon, Georgia to proud parents Willie Hooten and Tetse Hooten. He was reared in Fort Valley, Georgia, but he resided in Warner...

Cedrick Lashon Frederick

Cedrick Lashon Frederick

Oct 9, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Cedrick Lashon Frederick on October 9, 2023.  We extend our sincere condolences to the friends and family. Cedrick Lashon Frederick transitioned from this earthly life on October 9, 2023 in Warner Robins, Georgia. Cedrick was born in Macon, Georgia on February 11, 1985 to parents, Frederick Bass and Savita Johnson.Cedrick,...

Lavern "Sally" Thorpe

Lavern "Sally" Thorpe

Oct 6, 2023

It is with our deepest sympathy that Edwards Small Mortuary announces the passing of Lavern Thorpe on Friday, October 6th.   Our condolences to the family and friends.

Lavern (Sally) Thorpe passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by her children. Lavern was born  July 18, 1956 in Crawford County, to the late Leon Clark, Sr....

Dedrea Pierre Adkins McCrary

Dedrea Pierre Adkins McCrary

Oct 3, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Dedrea P. Adkins McCrary on Tuesday, October 3rd. Our condolences to the loved ones. REMEMBERING DEDREA

On August 10, 1967, God blessed Sham and Mary Cosby Adkins of Fort Valley, Georgia with a beautiful baby girl whom they named Dedrea Pierre Adkins.

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, while surrounded...

Flossie Wells

Flossie Wells

Aug 6, 2023

Flossie Mae Jackson Wells born Monday December 29,1941 in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late Mr. Samuel Jackson and Mrs. Lillie Mae (Milton) Jackson. Flossie attended H.A Hunt high School, in the Peach County school system. Flossie spent her high school days as a competitive basketball player.

Flossie then spent time in Miami before traveling back to Fort Valley, a place...

“Rabbit” Willie Frank Harris

“Rabbit” Willie Frank Harris

Aug 5, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of  “Rabbit” Willie Frank Harris on August 5, 2023.  Our condolences to the family and friends.

Willie Frank Harris, affectionately known as (Rabbit) was born on July 9, 1945 in Crawford County, Georgia to the late Willie J. and Smithy Hill Harris. He was the first born and only...

Thomas "Shorty" McKenzie

Thomas "Shorty" McKenzie

Jul 25, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Mr. Thomas J. McKenzie.  Mr. McKenzie transitioned into eternal rest on July 25, 2023. Our condolences to the family and friends.  

Thomas "Shorty" McKenzie attended Dooley County School System during his formative years and went on to receive his GED at a later time.    He was married...

Jeffrey Jordan

Jeffrey Jordan

Jul 5, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Jeffrey Jordan on July 5, 2023. Our condolences to the family and friends. Jeffrey Jordan was born in Fort Valley, Georgia to Berry and Shirley Ballard Jordan in 1960. His educational background started at Peach County High School and continued at Morehouse College, West Georgia College, and Fort Valley...

Shirley Shoemake Burnett

Shirley Shoemake Burnett

Jun 27, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Shirly Burnett on June 27, 2023. Condolences to the family and friends.

Shirley Shoemake Burnett made her way into this world on June 24, 1950 – born to Rosetta Oxendine Worth in Plant City, Florida. The bookends of her life contain countless chapters and pages of experiences, personal...

Charles E. Hollis, Sr.

Charles E. Hollis, Sr.

Jun 26, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces the passing of Mr. Charles E. Hollis.  Mr. Hollis entered into eternal rest on June 26, 2023. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends.

Mr. Charles Hollis, Sr. was born in Sumter County, Georgia on June 26, 1946 to the late Cleve Hollis and Rosalee Carter Hollis.

At an early age, Charles dedicated his...