Obituaries
Obituary Listing
Guadalupe Mendoza Jackson
May 23, 2022
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Guadalupe Jackson.
“In July of 1934, Elizabeth and Joe Mendoza had their 12th child born in the Stiggers-Mendoza family. It was a happy, close family. It remained that way all these years. There was stability and trust. A lot of folks had large families during that period. We all had...
Geraldine Vincent
May 19, 2022
To everything there is a Season, and a Time to every Purpose under Heaven. A time to be born and a time to die". If you keep me in your Heart, I'll forever be alive.
Geraldine Vincent, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted friend passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Atrium Health...
Gail Thomas Jones
May 8, 2022
On Sunday, May 8, 2022, the soul of our beloved Gail Thomas Jones, was called to her eternal home. She was born to the late Gladys M. Thomas and the late Mr. David Rumph, in Fort Valley, GA. She attended the public schools of the Peach County School System. As a child, she confessed her...
Willie Thomas, Jr.
May 1, 2022
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest condolences the passing of Mr. Willie Thomas, Jr.
Willie Lee Thomas, Jr. was born on June 16, 1955, in Perry, Georgia. He was the son of Rosa Lee Stokeling and the late Willie Lee Thomas, Sr. Willie was educated in the public schools of Houston County, Georgia.
Willie was an outgoing individual who...
John M. Bentley
Apr 11, 2022
John M. Bentley, a native of Thomson (McDuffie County), Georgia, was born to the parentage of John Willie and Albertha Hamilton Bentley. He attended the public schools of McDuffie County and graduated in 1962 as valedictorian of his class with a straight A average.
Following high school, he enrolled in Fort Valley State College where he earned a Bachelor of...
Thomas Mills, Jr.
Mar 15, 2022
Mr. Thomas Mills, affectionately called "Pot" by his friends and "Tommy" by his family, was born September 1, 1951, in Fort Valley, Georgia to the parentage of the late Mr. Warren Statham, Sr. and Evelyn Mills Statham. Thomas attended public schools in Fort Valley, Georgia and graduated from Hunt High in 1969. He also attended Fort Valley State University. Thomas...
Georgia M. Clark
Mar 2, 2022
Georgia Mae Clark was born September 6, 1957, in Peach County to the late Willie Mangham, Sr. and Mattie Will Mangham. She attended Crawford County Public Schools. At a young age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and joined Springhill C.M.E. Church of Byron, Georgia. She worked many jobs but chose horticulture as her career for years at...
Jamar Edward Simpson
Feb 13, 2022
Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest condolences the passing of Jamar Simpson, age 38, was born on December 6, 1983 in Los Angeles, California. He was a precious bundle of joy. Oh, how he was loved! As a child, Jamar was an avid lover of sport playing softball and basketball for several little leagues. He was a member at...
Charles Leon Ivory
Feb 9, 2022
It is with our deepest condolences that Edward's Small Mortuary announces the passing of Charles Leon Ivory. What the earth has lost, heaven has gained.
Charles Leon Ivory was born on April 19th, 1953, in Fort Valley, Georgia as the youngest child of John Henry Ivory, Sr. and Annie Maude Preston Ivory. He was raised in a religious and loving...
Broxie Mae Dugger
Jan 31, 2022
Broxie Mae Dugger was born in Fort Valley, Ga to the parentage of the late Nathaniel and Willie Mae Jefferson. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and joined Fairview CME Church. She was a member of the Fairview CME Church for many years and enjoyed sining for he Lord.
She attended Red Level School of Peach County, Georgia.
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Lillie Mae Girdner
Jan 23, 2022
It is will deep sympathy that Edwards Small Mortuary announces the passing of Lillie Mae Girdner. May we find comfort in the treasured memories of those no longer with us.
Lillie Mae Girdner was born on August 9, 1933 in Montezuma, Georgia to the late Willie Tom, Sr. and Leila Flowers.
Lillie was united in matrimony to Henry Girdner, Sr....
Sparkey G. Adams
Jan 21, 2022
Sparkey G. Adams of Perry, Georgia entered rest on January 21, 2022. Sparkey was born on April 17, 1951, in Musella, Ga to the late Ernest Gibson and Lucille G. Lockett. She attended the public schools in Peach County, Ga. Sparkey was a devoted Christian and faithful member of the Fellowship Temple of the Living God. She was preceded in...
Ruby Clara Hicks Clark
Jan 10, 2022
Mrs. Ruby Clara Hicks Clark was born in Crawford County, Georgia to the late Sears Roebuck and Thelma Lizzie Hicks. She attended the public school of Crawford County. At a young age, she joined the Springhill C.M.E. Church of Byron, Georgia. She worked many odd jobs and she worked many years for Ware Green House of Fort Valley.
She joined...
Cora Bell Scott
Jan 9, 2022
Cora Bell Scott of Warner Robins, Georgia entered rest on January 9, 2022. Cora was born on February 13, 1936 in Peach County, Georgia to the late Louis Howell, Sr. and Isabelle Howell. She attended the public schools in Peach County, Georgia. Ms. Cora, as she was affectionately called by many who knew her, was a devout Christian and loved...
Joseph C. Brown
Jan 1, 2022
Joseph C. Brown also known as "Joe" and "PeeWee" was born on January 3, 1945 to the late Joseph C. Brown, Sr. and Posey Ragin Brown in the St Louis area of Marshallville, Georgia. At an earl age, they relocated to the Vineville Community of Fort Valley, Georgia.
Joseph graduated i 1966 from Henry Alexander Hunt High School. He played football...
Dorothy Mae Stevens
Dec 29, 2021
Dorothy Mae Stevens was born to the late Mattie Bell Grant and Johnnie Stone on August 23, 1950 in Macon County. She attended school in Macon County. She was a homemaker her time here.
Donald W. Robinson
Dec 19, 2021
Donald Wesley Robinson was born January 12, 1951, in Crawford County, Georgia to the late Phillip and Willie C. Flowers Robinson. He made his transition December 19, 2021.
At an early age he joined the Harris Chapel C.M.E. church where he worked diligently throughout his life. He served as Steward, Treasurer and scheduled trips to Washington, DC and to Disney...
Julia Cousin Law
Dec 6, 2021
"life is but a stopping place, a pause in what's to be, a resting place along the road, to sweet eternity."
Julia Marie Cousin Law, 69, of Fort Valley, Georgia, departed this life on December 6, 2021, at her home.
She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Marian and Esner Cousin, Sr. She was the last of five...
Florine Perry
Dec 3, 2021
Florine Perry, was born to the parents of Horace and Mamie Perry. She was born on October 8, 1947 in Fort Valley, Georgia.
Florine embraced and accepted Christ into her life at an early age She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her health began to decline. She was the mother of one son...
George Lemuel Smith
Nov 9, 2021
George Lemuel Smith was born on January 24, 1941, in Brazil, Indiana. Because he was the stepson of a member of the military, George attended many schools across the world. George attended Phenix High School in Hampton, Virginia, where, due to his excellent speaking voice, he became the sports announcer for the live games. He graduated from Phenix High School...