Obituaries

Obituary Listing

Ennis Grimes, Sr.

Ennis Grimes, Sr.

Apr 18, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Mr. Ennis Grimes, Sr.  Our prayers go out to the friends and family. Ennis Grimes, Sr. was born on April 6, 1936 in Greene County, Georgia to the late Emmitt Grimes and Lessie (Mapp) Grimes. He died in his home on April 18, 2023.

Affectionately known to most family...

Sterling “Hank” Smith

Sterling “Hank” Smith

Apr 18, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest condolences the passing of Sterling Smith. Our prayers go out to the friends and family.

Sterling Christopher Smith “Hank” was born to Annie Mae Smith and the late Sammy Jordan Smith on March 2,1980 in Macon, Ga. On April 18, 2023, Sterling departed this earthly life and entered peacefully into eternal rest....

Venus Rumph III

Venus Rumph III

Apr 5, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Venus Rumph III on April 5, 2023.

He was born July 17th, 1980 in Fort Valley, GA. He was preceded in death by his Father, Freddie L Rumph. 

 

He is survived by his mother, Mary A. Todd-Rumph who resides in Marshallville, GA; His daughters, Destiny Rumph, Aliyah...

Minnie L. Haslam

Minnie L. Haslam

Mar 28, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Ms. Minnie L. Haslam. Ms. Haslam entered into eternal rest on March 28, 2023. Our condolences to the friends and family.

Sister Minnie Lee Haslam was born February 27, 1924 to Atron Durham and Gus Gibson, who preceded her in death.  Sister Haslam, devotedly known as Ms. "Nip",...

Lenard Edward Hill

Lenard Edward Hill

Mar 17, 2023

Edward Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Lenard Edward Hill.  Our condolences to the friends and family.

Mr. Lenard E. Hill was born January 12, 1954 to the parentage of Elijah and Mattie Hill in Fort Valley, Georgia.  

He enlisted in the United States Army on June 25, 1973.  Lenard began his education in the...

Ernest Battle

Ernest Battle

Feb 14, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Ernest "Norris" Battle.  "Ernest entered into eternal rest on February 14, 2023.  Our condolences to the friends and family.

Affectionately called and known as  “Norris or E”, he was born January 25, 1976 in Fort Valley, GA.   Norris was preceded in death by his father Ernest Battle....

Tiffany "Nikki"  Nicole Daniely

Tiffany "Nikki" Nicole Daniely

Feb 13, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Tiffany Nicole Daniely.  Our condolences to the friends and family.

Tiffany Nicole Daniely was born March 5, 1972, in Fort Valley, Georgia to William James Daniely Sr. and Earlene Russell Daniely . She attended the public schools in Peach County. She was a member of the Flag Corp...

Ky'Rei De'Quan Gibson

Ky'Rei De'Quan Gibson

Jan 19, 2023

God granted us an angel by the name of Ky’Rei De’Quan Gibson on November 7, 2019. He was the son of proud parents, Ka’Terriyon McGhee and Tyler Gibson. Although our time with him was cut short, our hearts will forever be filled with joy and honor because we were able to be graced with his beautiful presence. He passed away on January...

Loisteen Jackson Mann

Loisteen Jackson Mann

Jan 6, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary Announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Mrs. Loisteen Jackson Mann.  Loisteen entered into eternal rest on January 6, 2023.  Our condolences to the friends and family.

Loisteen Jackson Mann was born on January 4, 1945 in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Lillie Mae Jackson. She attended Peach County...

Mary Louise Harvey

Mary Louise Harvey

Jan 5, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest condolences the passing of  Mary  Louise  Harvey. Ms. Harvey was born October 6, 1937 and entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2023. She will be missed by family and friends.

Ms. Mary, as she was affectionately called, was born to the parentage of the late Ezekiel Harvey, Sr. and Lula Smith -Harvey....

Dr. Yvonne Beauford Oliver

Dr. Yvonne Beauford Oliver

Dec 29, 2022

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Yvonne B. Oliver.  Ms. Oliver entered into eternal rest on December 29, 2022.  She will be missed by family and friends.

Dr. Yvonne B. Oliver, affectionately known as Von, was born on April 23, 1947 in Fort Valley, Georgia. She was the oldest of four children born to the late Sam Beauford and...

John Frederick Walker

John Frederick Walker

Dec 20, 2022

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Mr. John Frederick Walker.  Mr. Walker entered into eternal rest on December 20, 2022.  Our condolences to the family and friends.

John Frederick Walker was born on October 17, 1945 to W.D. Walker & Besse Lowe Walker in Macon County, Georgia. He attended the public schools of Macon...

Burdelle Jackson Dowdell

Burdelle Jackson Dowdell

Dec 11, 2022

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Burdelle Jackson Dowdell.  Burdelle Jackson Dowdell entered into eternal rest on December, 11, 2022.  Our condolences to the family and friends.

Burdelle Jackson Dowdell (Grandma to many) was born on April 23, 1939 in Fort Valley, Georgia. She was the fourth child of twelve children born to the...

Kenneth Lee Oates

Kenneth Lee Oates

Dec 7, 2022

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Kenneth Lee Oates on December 7, 2022.  We extend our condolences to the friends and family.

Rev. Kenneth Lee Oates was born May 9, 1960 in Fort Valley, Georgia. He graduated from Peach County High School in 1978. He was a dedicated husband, dad, son, brother, and friend....

Sacajawea Wootson Cooper

Sacajawea Wootson Cooper

Dec 2, 2022

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Sacajawea Wootson Cooper.  Sacajawea entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2022.  She will be greatly missed.  Our condolences to the family and friends.

Sacajawea Contrilla Wootson Cooper, affectionately known as “Candi,” was born January 27, 1978, in Macon, Georgia to Carey and Patricia Wootson of Fort Valley,...

Calvin Davis

Calvin Davis

Nov 26, 2022

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Mr. Calvin Davis.  Mr. Davis entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 26, 2022.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Calvin Davis, born in Fort Valley/Peach County, Georgia and more recently of Jeffersonville, GA passed away on November 26, 2022. He was the middle child of...

Shandrea Yvette Adams

Shandrea Yvette Adams

Nov 21, 2022

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Ms. Shandrea Y. Adams.  Shandrea transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, November 21st.  Our condolences to her family and friends.

Shandrea is the first born daughter of Henrietta (Adams) Hartsfield and Rev. James Adams. She would be her birth father's only child. Shandrea was raised, loved and nurtured...

Lula Mae Marshall Greene

Lula Mae Marshall Greene

Nov 13, 2022

Lula Mae Marshall Greene was born on April 18, 1937, to the parents of the late Washington Marshall Sr. and the late Floria Bell Johnson Marshall.

Lula was educated in the Peach County Public School System. She graduated from the H. A. Hunt High School and the Fort. Valley State College in Fort Valley, GA. She was a caring and...

Anthony Earl Robinson

Anthony Earl Robinson

Nov 9, 2022

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Anthony Earl Robinson on November 9, 2022.

Anthony Earl Robinson, affectionately known as “ CLAMP” was born on Sept 14,1970 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Donnie Bell Robinson and Richard Earl Austin. He moved to Fort Valley at an early age where he attended Peach County...

Alphonso Benjamin Varner

Alphonso Benjamin Varner

Oct 30, 2022

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest condolences the passing of Coach Alphonso Varner on October 30, 2022.  Alphonso Benjamin Varner, affectionately called “Hubba Hubba,” was born December 21, 1928 in West Palm Beach, FL to the parentage of Voley Williams and Estella D. Varner.  He had four sisters and one brother who have preceded him in death. His early childhood church was...