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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...

Jimmie Crocker

Jimmie Crocker

Jun 25, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces the passing of Jimmie Crocker with our deepest sympathy. Our condolences to the family and friends.

Jimmy Crocker was born on March 15, 1943 to his loving parents, Annie Lizzie Crocker and LN Crocker in Marshallville, Georgia. Jimmy attended Lamson-Richardson elementary school in Marshallville, Georgia. He completed his high school education at D. F. Douglas High...

Evelyn Keturah Ross

Evelyn Keturah Ross

Jun 24, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Evelyn Keturah Ross.  Evelyn entered into heavenly rest on June 24, 2023.  Our condolences to the family and friends.

Evelyn Keturah Ross age 77, a beautiful soul, died peacefully at home with her family by her side in Perry, Georgia from Pulmonary Complication June 24, 2023. Born April...

Douglas Royal Almond

Douglas Royal Almond

Jun 22, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces the passing of Mr. Douglas Almond.  Douglas entered into eternal rest on June 22, 2023. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends.

Douglas R. Almond was born on June 12, 1952 in Vienna, GA to the late Mr. Alter Lee Almond and Georgia Mae Almond.

Douglas attended public schools of Dooly County and graduated from...

Harvet Roberts

Harvet Roberts

Jun 20, 2023

 

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.”

- Ecclesiastes 3:1 – 2

 

~~ A Time to be Born ~~

Mr. Harvet Roberts entered this world on July...

Stephanie McGhee

Stephanie McGhee

May 12, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Stephanie McGhee.  Our condolences to the friends and family.

Stephanie McGhee, a beautiful baby girl, was born on May 11, 1958 to loving parents, Dorothy McGhee and the late Willie J. McGhee in Marshallville, Georgia. Stephanie was raised in a loving home along with her sister and brothers.

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Dr. Wilson "WEGO" Gosier

Dr. Wilson "WEGO" Gosier

May 11, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces the final encore for Dr. Wilson "WEGO" Gosier.  Services were entrusted to Glen and Endia Gosier of Hatcher Peoples Funeral Home in Thomasville, GA. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends.  

On November 13, 1941, a personality larger than life arrived in South Ga. Walter and Rosa Gosier delighted in the arrival of their...

Loretta Daniely Smith

Loretta Daniely Smith

May 8, 2023

Loretta Daniely Smith was born on July 28, 1941, to Mr. James and Mrs. Esme Lee Daniely. She attended and graduated from Hunt High School where she was crowned Miss Hunt High as a senior. She went on to further her studies graduating from Fort Valley State College, now Fort Valley State University, in 1978. She touched many young lives...

Jacqueline Williams Sanders

Jacqueline Williams Sanders

Apr 23, 2023

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Jacqueline Williams Sanders On April 23, 2023.

Jacqueline Williams Sanders was a gentle, loving and caring in spirit.  Jackie as she was affectionately called was quiet in spirit and everyone who met her loved herfor her kind heart and mild spirit. She will always be remembered by her beautiful smile and charm.  On Sunday, April 23, 2023, God called Jackie...

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....