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03/25/2026

Mr. Charles Robert "Bob" Day of Adel, Georgia passed away March 20, 2026 at the Southwell Health and Rehabilitation Center in Adel. Mr. Day was born on April 10, 1936 in Daytona, Florida to the late William Hiram Day and the late Olive Hutson Day. He lived most of his life in Cook County and was a member of the Adel Church of God. He was a retired contractor and had served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Day is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law; Chuck and Selena Day of Hoschton, Georgia, and Greg Day of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; four grandchildren: Hannah Day and William Twitty of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Elizabeth Day of New York City, New York, Jessica and Justin Hodges of Denver, Colorado, Zachary Day of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; one brother, Harold Day of Sparks, Georgia; several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Grace Phillips Day and one bother, William Day.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday; March 24, 2026 in the chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Blair officiating. Interment with military honors followed at Wilkes Cemetery located on the grounds of Community Calvary Holiness Church. Visitation took place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Boone Funeral Home; 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.; Adel, Georgia.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Day family.

03/25/2026

Mrs. Lori Davis, age 46, passed away on March 19, 2026 at the Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born on March 13, 1980 in Tifton Georgia to the late Ronald Owen Johnson and to Barbara Steverson Davis of Sparks, Georgia. Mrs. Davis lived most of her life in Sparks, Georgia. She was a member of the Gordon Avenue Baptist Church in Adel, Georgia. Mrs. Davis was a store manager with Travel Centers of America in Jacksonville, Florida.
Mrs. Davis is survived by her two children, Braeden Davies of Sparks and Abigail Willis of Ray City, Georgia; her mother and step-father, Barbara Steverson Davis and Phillip Davis of Sparks; her brother and sister-in-law, Matt and Heather Speight of Adel, Georgia; her step-brother and sister-in-law, John and Cadie Davis of Tifton, Georgia; her step-sister and brother-in-law, Mahalianne and Tracy Tate of Lithia Springs, Georgia. Several nieces and nephews also survive, along with one great niece.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Gordon Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Danny Ray officiating. Interment will follow at the Sparks City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Boone Funeral Home, Inc; 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. Adel, Georgia.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. of Adel, Georgia is serving the Davis family.

03/25/2026

Mrs. Gloria Bennett, 84, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away on March 19, 2026 at Harborview Tifton. She was born on July 27, 1941 in Miami, Florida to the late Frank Ware Boyd and the late Eloise Green Boyd. Mrs. Bennett lived many years in Lenox, Georgia before moving to Tifton 40 years ago. She was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church and was a retired hostess at the Pit Stop BBQ and Grill.
Mrs. Bennett is survived by her three sons and two daughters-in-law: Kevin and Dody Bennett of Adel, Georgia, John and Nancy Bennett of Brunswick, Georgia, and Michael Bennett of Tampa, Florida; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and her sister, Carol Farmer of Vero Beach, Florida. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kristi Michelle Bennett; her son, James Boyd Bennett; and four brothers: Richard Boyd, Jimmy Boyd, Frankie Boyd and Clayton Boyd.
A graveside funeral service was held at 5:30 PM on March 21, 2026 at the Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Mr. Sonny Luke officiating. Interment followed.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. of Adel, Georgia is serving the Bennett family.

03/18/2026

Mrs. Wynelle Harris Swift, age 86, of Lenox, Georgia passed away on March 18, 2026 at the Southwell Health and Rehabilitation Center in Adel, Georgia. Mrs. Swift was born on October 5, 1939 in Omega, Georgia to the late James Winfred "J.W." Harris, Sr. and the late Helen Asberry Coleman Harris. She attended Omega High School. In 1956 she married the love of her life, Carl Swift, and accompanied him in military service in Pennsylvania before later returning to Georgia to be near family.
Wynelle was an accomplished artist and an amazing musician whose singing blessed many congregations and events across Georgia including First Baptist Church of Valdosta and Lakeview Baptist Church in Lenox. She was formerly the church secretary at the First Baptist Church of Douglas, Georgia and Azalea City Baptist Church in Valdosta and then employed with the Bennett Law Firm in Valdosta. Even after a stroke in her early 60's slowed her down, Mrs. Swift still continued her ministry through song and a card ministry to those in need or for birthdays, sickness or shut-ins. She was active in church choir and Baptist Women's Ministry in every church where her membership was held and continued to sing when her body began to fail her. She was a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church in Lenox, Georgia.
Mrs. Swift is survived by her husband of 70 years, Carl E. Swift of Lenox; her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie Smith Cowart and Bill Cowart of Valdosta, Georgia; her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Susan Swift of Nashville, Georgia; grandchildren: Tommy and Susie Swift; Timmy and Treasure Swift, Bea and Caleb Grant, Billye and Brett Jones, Brandon and Becky Swift, Bonnie and Brad Skinner, Bo Smith, Cali and Paul McCaughin, Casey Swift, Blake and Amber Cowart, Gretchen Fricks, Emily and Gaston Boyd; 19 great grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Sonny and Paula Harris of Macon, Georgia, and Rev Bill Harris and Rev. Joyce Harris of St. Simons Island, Georgia; and a sister, Ferrell Ann Harris of Valdosta. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Helen Jane Fitzgerald and Don Fitzgerald; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Carol Harris, Mary Ethel Fountain, Carol and Jack Baker; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Felder and Beatrice Swift.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Lakeview Baptist Church with Rev. Mac Weaver and Rev. Rodney Peavy officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Lakeview Baptist Church prior to the funeral. The family would like to thank the Southwell Health and Rehabilitation Center; special caregiver, Juanita Exum; and "forever daughter" Winnie Preston.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. of Adel, Georgia is serving the Swift family.

03/18/2026

Mr. Michael Moore, 59 of Adel, Georgia passed away on March 17, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Moore was born on July 1, 1966 in Hahira, Georgia to the late Eris Merrell "Sonny" Moore and the late Linda Sue Taylor Moore. He has lived all of his life in Cook County and was a member of Beulah Holiness Baptist Church. Mr. Moore was a retired engineer with Southwell Medical Center and Southwell Health and Rehabilitation Center in Adel. He was also a retired law enforcement officer and member of The Blue Knights and The Patriot Guard..
Mr. Moore is survived by his wife, Lisa Moore of Adel; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Tyler Moore of Adel, Blake and Adrianna Moore of Barney, Georgia; four grandchildren: Cayson Moore and Reid Moore, both of Adel, Branch Moore and Silus Morris, both of Barney, and soon to be granddaughter, Emmylou Moore; one brother and sister-in-law; Scotty and Heather Moore of Adel; two nieces, Meaghan Spencer and Chelsea Moore, both of Adel.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Beulah Holiness Baptist Church with Rev. Jonathan Walker officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will take place on Friday evening, March 20, 20126 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Boone Funeral Home, 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. in Adel. The Blue Knights and The Patriot Guard will serve as honorary pallbearers and assist in escorting Mr. Moore to the church for the funeral.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Moore family.

03/17/2026

Mrs. Marilyn Tyson Giddens, age 90, of Sparks, Georgia, passed away at her home on March 14, 2026. She was born in Cook County on May 27, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Roy and Gertrude G. Tyson. Mrs. Giddens lived in Miami for many years before returning to Cook County in 1997. In Florida she worked as a controller SFADA Tag Agency before she retired. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Adel.

Mrs. Giddens is survived by her children: daughter, Janet Meders of Sparks, son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and April Giddens of Austin, Texas, daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Toney Fulp of Hahira, Georgia; grandchildren: Tai and Ronnie Weeks of Sparks, Tate and Marki Meders of Adel, Shaye and Michael Kohler of Clovis, New Mexico, Henry Giddens of Austin, Texas, Teara and Chris Powell of Hahira, Jori and Jon Thompson of Lenox, Troy Williams of Hahira, Angi McClain of Hahira, Tonya and Bryan Gregory of Adel and Joni Crocker of Adel; great-grandchildren: Cohen Weeks, Cailee Weeks, Louleigh Meders, Henry Meders, Renna Meders, Rubi Meders, Adelyn Kohler, Ander Kohler, Terri Powell, Maebry Powell, Charlee Powell, Raylan Thompson, Quinn Thompson, Ivy Thompson, Stella McClain, Lucy McClain, Milly McClain, Kennedy and Cole Elliott, Maggie Gregory, Addi Gregory, Sophie Staton, and Laila Fulp; and great-great-grandchild, Wiley Elliott. In Addition to her parents, Mrs. Giddens was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Giddens; her sons-in-law, Terry Williams and Steven Meders; and her siblings: Norman Tyson, Leroy Tyson, J.W. Tyson, Lucille Sumner, Eula B. Shealey and S.J. Tyson.

The funeral service for Mrs. Giddens will be held at 11:00 on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in the chapel of Boone Funeral Home (1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. in Adel) with Rev. Johnny Hendley officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will take place at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 AM on the day of the service. "Home Where I Belong" and "It Is Well" will be played at the funeral. Tate Meders, Troy Williams, Michael Kohler, Jon Thompson, Chris Powell, Raylan Thompson, Henry Meders, Ronnie Weeks, Cohen Weeks and Bryan Gregory will serve as pallbearers.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Giddens Family.

03/05/2026

Mrs. Debra Bennett, age 69, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on March 4, 2026 at her home. She was born in Adel on September 21, 1956 and was the daughter of the late Clarence Thornton "C.T." Hutchinson, Sr. and the late Julia Vandiver Hutchinson. Mrs. Bennett was a member of Faith Ministries in Nashville, Georgia. She was a lifelong resident of Cook County and was retired from Behavioral Health Services.

Mrs. Bennett is survived by her husband of 53 years, James "J.G." Bennett of Adel; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Chad and Kathy Bennett of Valdosta, Georgia, and Steven Bennett of Adel; a grandson, Brandon Bennett (Jenna) of Johns Creek, Georgia; a granddaughter, Brooke Bennett (Josh Lehman) of Valdosta; a special great-nephew, Miller Bennett of Adel; two sisters: Linda Hutchinson and Elizabeth Johnson, both of Adel; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by four sisters: Margaret Davis, Sue Spires, Jackie Stone and Judy Hutchinson; and two brothers: Clarence Hutchinson, Jr. and Gene Hutchinson.

The funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home (1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. in Adel) with Rev. Phillip Simmons and Rev. Caleb Hardeman officiating. Visitation will take place at the funeral home beginning at 3:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Interment will take place at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery immediately following the funeral. Faye Tucker will play piano and Rev. Caleb Hardeman will sing "I Wouldn't Take Nothin' For My Journey" and "What a Day That Will Be" at the service.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Bennett family

03/05/2026

Mrs. Dorothy Nell Brannon Brewington, age 90, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on March 4, 2026 at The Canopy at Azalea Grove in Valdosta, Georgia. She was born in Henry County, Alabama, near Abbeville, on March 25, 1935 and was the daughter of the late James Byron Brannon and the late Edna Earl Peebles Brannon. Mrs. Brewington was a devoted wife, loving mother and dedicated homemaker. A woman of deep Christian faith, she faithfully taught Sunday school for 51 years and touched countless lives with her wisdom and dedication to sharing God's Word. She was also a member of the Adel Junior Women's Club.

Mrs. Brewington is survived by her daughter, Edna Yvonne "Yoni" Brewington of Adel; two sisters-in-law: Faye Brannon of Tifton, Georgia and Sharon Brannon of Marietta, Georgia; a host of nieces and nephews; and her Grand Pups, Teddy and Riley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Charles Edward "Chuck" Brewington; three brothers and a sister-in-law: James and Wilma Brannon, David Brannon, and Larry Brannon; and two sisters and a brother-in-law: Christine and C.H. McLean, and Mary Catherine Brannon.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Elkin Harnage officiating and Ms. Samantha Brannon Allen providing the eulogy. Interment will immediately follow the service. "Amazing Grace" and "Because He Lives" will be the special music for the service. Visitation will take place from 10:00 AM until 10:50 AM on Saturday at Boone Funeral Home, 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. in Adel before the graveside service.

Condolences may also be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Brewington family.

02/26/2026

Ms. Kay McMillan Powell, age 75, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on February 23, 2026 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie, Georgia. She was born in Tifton, Georgia on October 8, 1950 and was the daughter of the late Willie Jackson McMillan and the late Geneva Ruth Stanford McMillan. Ms. Powell was a retired educator for the Cook County Board of Education where she taught countless children through her career at Adel Elementary School, Cook Primary School and Cook Elementary School. In addition to being an educator, she was a Band Mom for the Cook High School Band while her son, Jonathan, was a member through his high school years. Ms. Powell was known affectionately as "Mama Kay" by everyone in the band.

Ms. Powell is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Jenny Powell, and a grandson, William Powell, all of Lynnwood, Washington, and a sister, Shirley McMillan of Adel. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A graveside service will take place at McMillan Cemetery in Colquitt County on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM. No public visitation will be held. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that tributes be made in honor of Ms. Powell to The McMillan Cemetery Fund c/o/ Shirley McMillan, 755 Billy Connell Rd., Adel, GA 31620.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with all arrangements.

02/26/2026

Betty Ruth Fulwood Bell, formerly of Adel, Georgia, drew her last breath on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, and was delivered to her Lord and Savior just shy of her 96th birthday. She was born in Adel, Georgia, on March 26th, 1930, to the late Daniel Alva Fulwood and Ada Belle Brown Fulwood. She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother living a life in full devotion to her faith.

After graduation from Sparks Adel High School in 1946, she worked as secretary for Wilson B. Wilkes Insurance in Adel; E.I. DuPont, Aiken, SC; and Adel Trading Company. After serving as a stay-at-home mother to their three children, with encouragement from her husband, Betty enrolled at Valdosta State University where she received her Bachelor of Business Education, Master of Education and Six-Year Administration degrees. While teaching business classes at Cook High School, she started the Vocational Office Training (VOT) Program which led her to pursue the position of Vocational Supervisor starting in 1977. She was the second woman named Supervisor in the State of Georgia as well as the first female Assistant Principal at CHS until her retirement in 1988.

Betty was an active member of Adel United Methodist Church and an associate member of Winterville United Methodist Church. In both churches, she served in many capacities including the Administrative Board, The United Methodist Women (UMW) Local President and District President, Young at Heart Coordinator and was an active participant in both church choirs. She loved meeting monthly with “The Birthday Club” to have lunch and celebrate friends’ birthdays at Countryside Catering in Winterville, Georgia. Her heart was the weekly card group that she started 20 years ago upon moving to Athens. These ladies shared many life experiences and much laughter!

Her last office, held at the age of 95 upon her final move, was President of the Avery Village Council, where she represented the residents at the Staff/Client Meetings. In every walk of life, she did her best to change the world around her “for good.” This was never more evident than upon her death, the Avery Village staff poured into her room to say goodbye, share hugs, tears and precious stories of the love she had shared with each one. From her family who never doubted her devotion, to her students at Cook High School, to her beloved church, to Avery Village and beyond, there will be more lights shining brighter in her honor.

The family would like to recognize all the caregivers who were part of her life, but especially Lawanna Day, Renee Gearing and Judy Hicks. Judy was the devoted earthly angel beside her daily for the last 12 years.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years – Simeon “Simmie” Louis Bell, sisters – Jeanette Fulwood Bland and Marjorie Fulwood Dickerson, Son-in-Law Douglas P. Griffin, and Daughter-in-Law, Andrea Stewart Bell.

She is survived by her three children, Karen B. Griffin of Athens, Sybil B. Coody and husband Tim of Appling, and Greg L. Bell of Talmo, Georgia, along with six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren to whom she was our beloved “Mema” along with several nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

The family will receive family and friends Saturday, February 28th from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Winterville United Methodist Church, Winterville, Georgia, with a celebration service to follow at 11:30 AM.

On Sunday, March 1, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM there will be visitation at the Adel Wesleyan Church, Adel, Georgia and graveside service at 3:30 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens on Val Del Road with Rev. Bruce Merriman officiating. Tim Coody, Jake Griffin, Matthew Hammond, Ryan Malloy, Steve Wood and Rich Wardwell will serve as pallbearers.

Lord & Stephens East of Athens and Boone Funeral Home of Adel are entrusted with all arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, gifts to the Building Fund at Winterville Methodist Church or Adel Wesleyan Church would be welcome.

02/18/2026

Mr. Bobby Ebb Croy, age 89, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away on February 16, 2026 at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation Center in Adel, Georgia. He was born on August 3, 1936 in Funston, Georgia and was the son of the late William Ebb Croy and the late Tempie Matthews Croy. Mr. Croy lived in Tifton most of his adult life and was the retired owner and operator of an Exxon Service Station in Tifton. He was of the Baptist faith and he served honorably in the U.S. Army and the Army Reserves.
Mr. Croy is survived by two step-grandchildren, Matthew Liles and Heather Holland; a sister, Linda Croy Baldree of Sparks, Georgia; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Weldon Croy; step-son, Johnny Cowboy Liles; three brothers: Vernon Croy, Virgil Dean Croy and Arthur Croy; and three sisters: Helen Harris, Hazel Grimsley and Carolyn Stripling.
The funeral service for Mr. Croy will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in the chapel of Boone Funeral Home (1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.; Adel, Georgia) with Rev. Dennis Grimsley officiating. Interment will follow at Lenox City Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service. "When I Get Where I'm Going" will be played at the service. Tony Baldree, Jody Baldree, Kyle Baldree, Michael Baldree and Jamie Grimsley will serve as pallbearers.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with all services.

02/12/2026

Judy Ann Cribb Tripp Annis, 81, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born January 17, 1945, to Charles Romie Cribb and Doris Irene Luke Cribb. Raised in Cook County, Judy was a graduate of Cook High School, Class of 1963.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Valdosta State College in 1973 and her Master’s Degree in 1978. Judy served in education for over 30 years, including 29 years as Media Specialist at Cook High School.
Judy enjoyed genealogy, poetry, dancing with her husband Gene, watching birds, and spending time with her family—especially her great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Hoyt Eugene “Gene” Annis of Adel; her son, Richard “Ricky” Tripp (Sherrie) of Hahira, GA; her daughter, Susan Tripp Chastain (Roger) of Adel, GA; her stepson, Glenn Annis (Lea) of Moultrie, GA; grandchildren: Corey (Anna) Tripp, Hunter Vickers, Colton Tripp, Jared Miller, Hannah Chastain, Natalie Chastain, Sawyer Chastain, Clay Weeks, and Elly Annis; great-grandchildren: Lainee Kerce, Drew Michalski, Parker Tripp, Paige Tripp, Callie Tripp, Blaire Tripp, Waylon Sapp, Ridge Tripp, Brycen Miller, and Ella Tripp; and her sister Roma Jo Cribb Newbern (Sandy) Cooper of Poulan, GA, along with several other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Romie and Doris Irene Cribb, and her stepdaughter, Brenda Weeks.
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Boone Funeral Home, Inc. (1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. in Adel). A memorial service will immediately follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Beau Washburn officiating.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with all services.

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