Randolph County Obituaries
Recent Obituaries for Cuthbert, GA, Randolph County & Surrounding Areas
Grayling Davis
Feb 17, 2025
Deacon Grayling Davis was born on August 12, 1957 in Randolph County to the Late Minnie Mae Davis Dockins and the Late Edward Dixon.
Grayling spent his younger years in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Cambridge, Maryland; and Cuthbert, Georgia. He graduated from Randolph County High School in 1975. After high school, Grayling enrolled in the United States Armed Forces in the Army. He served...
Angela Hewey
Feb 6, 2025
Ms. Angela Hewey was on born on June 26, 1964 to the late Johnnie Lee and Jonas Hewey, Sr. She passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025.
Angela was a beloved sister to Pearlie M. Hewey and Susie A. Hewey, both of Easton, PA; Jonas Hewey Jr. of Austell, GA; Tommy Hewey of Washington, DC; and Willie Hewey of Albany, GA.
Throughout...
Minnie Dockins
Jan 23, 2025
Ms. Minnie Mae Davis Dockins was born into this world on February 13, 1943 to the Late Ulysees Davis and the Late Minnie Lee Hines Davis as the couple’s youngest child.
Minnie was educated in the Randolph County School System and continued her education in beauty school in Cambridge, MD. Minnie had an exciting life spanning over 80 years. She was...
Veronica "Snootie" West
Dec 14, 2024
Ms. Veronica West was born October 12, 1955 in Cuthbert, Georgia to the late Eloise Hart and Henry Lee Hart.
Veronica West was a faithful member and Usher of St. Luke Baptist Church in Carnegie, GA under the leadership of Pastor Dwylan Glover. Veronica West retired from the Cuthbert Police Department as a dispatcher with 21 ½ years of service. When...
Nacardo "Kemp" Coleman
Dec 6, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the transition of Mr. Nacardo "Kemp" Coleman of Cuthbert, GA, on Friday, December 6, 2024 at his residence.
Please keep the Coleman family in your prayers.
Josephine Forston
Nov 30, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the transition of Ms. Josephine Forston of Rex, GA, on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Piedmont Hospital.
Survivors are one daughter, Linda Forston; one son, Steven Forston; three grandchildren, Derek Hampton, Constance Hampton, and Angel Forston; two great grandchildren, Ava Hampton, and Dakota Hampton; one sister, Addie Sturgis; one brother, Lonzy Rogers; and a host of...
Viola Scott
Nov 28, 2024
Viola Scott, a beloved figure to many and a cherished member of her community, peacefully departed this world on November 28, 2024. Born on January 19, 1943, in Andalusia, Alabama, Viola’s journey through life was marked by kindness, compassion, and a strong sense of community.
Throughout her career, Viola dedicated herself to her work at a factory, where she eventually retired...
Joseph Eli Yelverton "Joe"
Nov 11, 2024
Joe was born on January 18, 1957 to the late Mr. Joseph E. Yelverton and Lynette Yelverton.
Joe attended the Randolph County Comprehensive High School. After graduating in 1975, he became self employed.
Joe married the love of his life, Shirley Knighton. This union combined two children, Kristi and Ray.
leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Shirley; mother, Lynette; daughter, Kristi; stepson, Ray;...
Councilman Lewis Shingles
Oct 28, 2024
Councilman Lewis “Mose” Shingles was born to Clara Alford and Johnnie B. Allen on December 23, 1947 in Cuthbert, Georgia.
Lewis departed this life October 28, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany GA. He was preceded in death by six siblings, W.C. Bletcher, Joseph Bletcher, Willie D. Allen, George Allen, Leon Allen and Gussie Johnson.
He accepted Christ at an early...
Wesley Waldon
Oct 24, 2024
Wesley Waldon was born on April 14, 1958, to the late Tommy L Evans and Melvalene Waldon. He departed his life on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at his residence. A true character of our town, Wesley was a man who found joy in the simplest pleasures – a fresh-cut lawn, a favorite meal, and the thrill of a lottery ticket....
Pauline Shorter Bowman
Oct 13, 2024
Pauline Shorter Bowman was born on April 30, 1930, in Randolph County, Georgia. She departed this life on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Joann Burgin Nursing Home in Cuthbert, Georgia.
Pauline was the third of ten children of the late Randall Patterson Shorter and Maggie Gertude Carter Shorter.
She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Pleasant Hill...
Dossie Mae Burkes
Oct 12, 2024
On a blessed and beautiful day, August 17, 1941, God placed a flower in His earthly garden to grow. This flower was given to the late Ellis & Lizzie Rebecca Florida of Shellman, Georgia, and was lovingly given the name of Dossie Mae. She was the last child of twelve children. On October 12, 2024 God picked His beautiful flower...
James Edwards
Oct 7, 2024
Mr. James Edwards was born April 26, 1946 to the late Will Edwards and Lucia Cross (Edwards) in Schley County, Georgia. He was educated in the public school system of Schley County. James was a quiet, gentle soul. He was caring and dependable, and well-loved by all who knew him. He loved his family and friends. He professed belief in a...
Idella Martin
Oct 3, 2024
Idella Martin, affectionately known as “Bay,” passed away on October 3, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, at the age of 82. Born on January 1, 1942, in Cuthbert, Georgia, Idella dedicated her life to her family and community, leaving a legacy of love and togetherness.
Idella’s educational journey began at Randolph County Training School in Cuthbert, Georgia, where...
Annie Thomas Coleman
Aug 19, 2024
Ms. Annie Thomas Coleman was born June 6, 1963 to Willie Thomas and the late Elizabeth Allen in Cocoa, Florida.
At an early age she joined and was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Allen, her son Alonzo Thomas, her sister Lizzie Thomas, and her brother James Thomas. On August 19, 2024,...
Geraldine Perkins
Aug 17, 2024
Geraldine B. Perkins was born to the late Sonnie and Vercie Beauford on July 02, 1931, in Lumpkin, Georgia. She was the thirteenth of sixteen children. She transitioned on August 17, 2024.
She was educated in the Stewart County Public School system. She received Christ at an early and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
After retiring from Kellwood as a...
Larry Williams
Aug 10, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Wendell Williams, a beloved member of the Cuthbert community, who left us on August 10, 2024, at his home in Cuthbert, Georgia. Larry, affectionately known as “Uncle Larry”, was born on October 26, 1953, in Cuthbert, Georgia, to his parents Claude Williams and Gladys Williams.
Larry dedicated over forty years of his life...
Tyler Harris
Aug 5, 2024
Tyler Harris was born on July 1, 2004, to Ms. Cantrell Wiggins and Mr. Ryan Harris. Although only 20 at his death, Tyler brought laughter and joy everywhere he went. His humor and silliness will last forever in our hearts. On August 5, 2024, we lost this shining light.
Tyler was raised in a Christian home. He joined his great aunt...
Mary Jackson
Aug 2, 2024
Mary Ellen Jackson, affectionately known as “Ellen” was born in Edison, Georgia, May 8, 1949 to the late Walter C. and Hattie Lee Jackson. She was preceded in death by six sisters: Gladys Whitehurst, Beatrice Jackson, Daisy Williams, Martha Jackson and Veronica Dale; one brother, Walter Jackson, Jr; a nephew, Johnny Williams, Jr and a niece, Angelina Dale. On August...
Doris Evans
Jul 24, 2024
Doris Ann Evans of Benevolence, Georgia, at age seventyone was born on May 27, 1953 to the late Eddie Lee Thomas and Annie Mae Thomas in Centerville, Alabama.
Doris loved the Lord and confessed her hope in him at an early age. She attended Hammond Tech Vocational High School. She was employed with the city of Hammond at the garbage department....