Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Homerville, GA

James Alvin Cox

James Alvin Cox

Jun 9, 2025

Mr. James Alvin Cox passed away peacefully at his residence in Homerville, GA in the early morning hours of June 9, 2025, just two weeks shy of his 93rd birthday. Alvin was born on June 23, 1932 in Clinch County, and except for a stint in the US Army during the Korean War, had lived & worked in Clinch County...

Infant Octavia Elizabeth Zenner

Infant Octavia Elizabeth Zenner

Jun 5, 2025

Infant Octavia Elizabeth Zenner, passed away at birth, Thursday, June 5, 2025 at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta.

She is survived by her parents: Jeffery Zenner and Lynn Zenner; her maternal grandmother: Sherry Matamoros, Georgia; paternal grandmother: Shanda King, Homerville; paternal grandfather: Jeffery Zenner, Virginia; several aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Graveside services for Infant Zenner will be held Tueday, June 10,...

Laura "Beth" Elizabeth Stone

Laura "Beth" Elizabeth Stone

Jun 2, 2025

Mrs. Laura Elizabeth “Beth” Sutton Stone, 62, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Stone was born in Homerville, GA, to the late Charles Wendell Sutton and Mary Ella Steedley Sutton. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness and was a homemaker, loving her family, children and fishing. She was preceded in death...

Audrey M. Lupo

Audrey M. Lupo

May 30, 2025

Mrs. Audrey Maine Lupo, 80 passed away Friday, May 30, 2025 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Lupo was born, June 20, 1944 in Homerville to the late, Kenneth Maine, Sr. and Dollie Mae Douglas Maine. She had lived here all her life and was a Registered Nurse having worked at Clinch Memorial Hospital for many years. She...

Deborah Smith Hayes

Deborah Smith Hayes

May 27, 2025

Deborah Hayes, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted teacher, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born in Homerville, Georgia, to the late Lorine and Gerald Smith, Deborah lived a life full of love, compassion, and quiet strength.

Deborah was a phenomenal mother and proud wife. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She is survived by her loving...

Hughey Purvis

Hughey Purvis

May 14, 2025

Hughey Purvis, 63, of Eatonton, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness.

Mr. Purvis was born on May 17, 1961 in Warner Robins, GA to the late W. Purvis and Leomie Purvis. He had grown up in Warner Robins before moving to Eatonton, GA several years ago. He was...

Alfred Jordan

Alfred Jordan

May 14, 2025

Alfred Jordan, 99, of Homerville passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his residence after a short illness. He was born in Atkinson County to the late James R. “Jim” Jordan and Sarah Jane Jordan and lived in Homerville most of his life. Mr. Jordan retired as a Truck Driver and always enjoyed growing blueberries and especially fishing. He was...

Alex James "Porker" Walker

Alex James "Porker" Walker

May 1, 2025

Alex James “Porker” Walker, 56, of DuPont passed away Thursday May 1, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Sarasota, FL to the late Alex and Phyllis Carol Murray Walker and lived in Sarasota most of his life.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Johnny Kevin Walker.

Survivors include three children,...

Roy Freeman Burkett, Sr.

Roy Freeman Burkett, Sr.

Apr 29, 2025

Roy Freeman Burkett, Sr., 90, of Homerville passed away Tuesday evening, April 29, 2025, at the Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion in Baxley, GA after an extended illness. He was born in Telfair County, GA to the late Wilson Franklin and Maude Ethel Selph Burkett. Mr. Burkett lived in Homerville most of his life and retired from B-Way after 32...

Glenda Sue Jordan

Glenda Sue Jordan

Apr 28, 2025

Glenda Sue Jordan, 69, of Homerville passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at Clinch Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Clinch County to the late Lige and Lucy Bell Smith Jordan. Ms. Jordan was a graduate of Clinch County High School and lived in Argyle for many years before moving to Homerville. She retired from Brockway...

Mervin Lee Webb

Mervin Lee Webb

Apr 28, 2025

Mrs. Mervin Lee Webb, 84, of Homerville passed away Monday evening, April 28, 2025, at her residence after a short illness. She was born in Dodge County, GA to the late Edward M. Wright and Nancy Johnson Wright and lived in Homerville most of her life. Mrs. Webb retired in 2006 as the Food Service Manager for the Homerville State...

Sissy Burch

Sissy Burch

Apr 27, 2025

Sarah “Sissy’ Lillian Burch, 55, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the Haven Hospice House in Lake City, FL where she lived for the last thirty years. She was born in Clinch County to Odell “Candy” Graddy Burch of Homerville and the late David Burch.

Along with her father she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Alex and...

Janice Lee Carmichael

Janice Lee Carmichael

Apr 23, 2025

Janice Gaile Lee Carmichael, 76, of Lake City, FL, formerly of Manor passed away Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025, at HCA FL Lake City Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Homerville to the late Johnnie Wilson Lee and Lula Odelle Young Lee. Mrs. Carmichael was a graduate of Clinch County High School and worked many years as...

Annie Ruth Steedley

Annie Ruth Steedley

Apr 22, 2025

Annie Ruth Steedley passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at Baptist Village nursing home in Waycross, Georgia, after an extended illness. Annie Ruth was born on August 11, 1941, in Waycross, Georgia, to Bishop Milton Oscar and Marcella Louise Sweat.

Raised in the Church of God of Prophecy as a child by her parents, she was a life-long member in...

Sara Dampier Register

Sara Dampier Register

Apr 20, 2025

Sara Juanita Dampier Register passed away on April 20, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born in Clinch County on September 12, 1942 to the late John H. Dampier and Juanita Smith Dampier, formerly of Dupont, GA and Jacksonville, FL.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Ann Dampier Robinson; brother, John L. Dampier;...

William "Tye" T. Thomas

William "Tye" T. Thomas

Apr 17, 2025

Mr. William Tyler ”Tye” Thomas, 70, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 in the South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, following an extended illness. Tye won his hard fought Hallelujah and entered into his heavenly home.

Mr. Thomas was born February 19, 1955 in Homerville, to the late Bessie Thomas Clark. Mr. Thomas worked at B-Way & Lee Container as a supervisor...

Judy McMillan Johnston

Judy McMillan Johnston

Apr 15, 2025

Judy Deon McMillan Johnston, 71, of Homerville passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL after a brief illness. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Benjamin and Deon Smith McMillan. Mrs. Johnston lived in Homerville most of her life and was a self-employed Painter. She was a 1976 graduate of Clinch County High...

Rev. Danny Isaac

Rev. Danny Isaac

Apr 11, 2025

Rev. Daniel Rayder “Danny” Isaac, 78, of Homerville passed away Friday evening, April 11, 2025, at Riverbrook Healthcare after an extended illness. He was born in Lanier County to the late Rayder Isaac and Louise Young Isaac Gilley. Rev. Isaac was a 1964 graduate of Lanier County High School. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Rev. Isaac first...

Beryl "Bebe" Coggins Kennedy

Beryl "Bebe" Coggins Kennedy

Apr 11, 2025

Beryl “Bebe” Coggins Kennedy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 at her home in Homerville, Georgia, after an extended illness. Bebe was born on October 14, 1948, in Elberton, Georgia, to Thomas and Beryl Coggins.

Bebe graduated high school from Fairfax Hall in Virginia before attending the University of Georgia, where she met...

Travis Albert Guess

Travis Albert Guess

Apr 5, 2025

Travis Albert Guess, 55, of Homerville ran into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born in Homerville to Morris Guess and Marcia Smith Brantley and lived here all of his life. Mr. Guess was self-employed as a beekeeper owning and operating along with his son, Guess Honey &...