Boone Funeral Home, 202 N Hutchinson Avenue & 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave, Adel, GA (2026)

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.

02/11/2026

Mrs. Norma Jean Searles, age 76, of Sparks, Georgia, passed away on February 10, 2026 in Tifton, Georgia, at Tift Regional Medical Center. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 11, 1949. Norma Jean’s parents were the late Russell Adams, Sr. and the late Alice Laverta Hinton Adams. She was a member of Lenox Church of God in Lenox, Georgia and Sun City Christian Center in Wimauma, Florida. Mrs. Searles retired from Walmart where she was a manager.
Mrs. Searles is survived by her husband, Frank Field Searles III; two sons, Daniel Mountain and James Mountain; two step-sons, Adam Searles and Mark Searles; two step-daughters and step-son-in-law, Kim Searles, and Lisa and John Sinnott; daughter-in-law, Kelly Cornwell; stepmother, Lottie B. Franklin Adams; grandchildren: Daniel Mountain, Dylan Mountain, Heather Mountain, Kimberly Roost, Daniel Roost, James Mountain Jr., Kaylee Norman, Leilani Searles, Kayla Lepore, Esther Lepore, Brooklyn Wise, and Jackson Sinnott; several great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Russell Adams Jr. and Danell Adams; four sisters and two brothers-in-law: Margaret and Bill Ryan, Marsha and Billy Hall, Lynn Featherstone, and Kathy Skellett; a sister-in-law, Betty Stahlman; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Mountain.
A Celebration of Life honoring Mrs. Searles will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST (2:30 MST) at Lenox Church of God located at 50 Church St. in Lenox, Georgia. For those unable to attend the service in person, you are invited to attend online by going to lenoxcog.org. A second Celebration of Life service will be held in Florida at a later date.

02/01/2026

Mrs. Freddie Ann Bostic, age 78, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on February 1, 2026, at Berrien Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center following a sudden illness. She was born on April 10, 1947, in Berrien County to the late Fred Dix and the late Myrtle Dix Foxworth. Mrs. Bostic was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church and was the retired owner of a Home Daycare Center. She helped raise many children in the community throughout her years of dedicated service and everyone who walked through her door affectionately called her "Grandma." Mrs. Bostic lived most of her life on their family farm in Cook County.
She is survived by two sons: Dewade and Amy Bostic of Adel, Brad Bostic and Kirstyn Gordon of Hahira, Georgia; daughter-in-law, Katrina Bostic of Adel; six grandchildren: Frankie Bostic of Valdosta, Emily Holton, Elizabeth Bostic, Rachel Bostic, Sarah Bostic and Ally Cumbus, all of Adel; five great-grandchildren: Aidan Bostic of Tennessee, Livy Grace Holton, Layla Holton, Alayna Bostic and Baylee Bostic, all of Adel. She is also survived by a brother, Rev. Randall Foxworth of West Point, Georgia and two sisters, Ernestine Gaskins and Charlotte Foxworthy, both of Nashville, Georgia. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bostic is preceded in death by her loving husband, Junior Bostic, and her son, Jonathan Bostic.
Mrs. Bostic had a very special family that took care of her at Berrien Oaks Nursing Home for the last ten years: residents, CNAs, nurses, laundry, housekeeping and kitchen staff. She loved each one of them as if they were her family because that is what they were to her. A special thank you to Dr. Nash, South Georgia Medical Center and Hospice of South Georgia for making sure she was comfortable and taken care of as her life ended on this side of eternity. The Bostic family is grateful for every prayer that was prayed over her. She is healed now and made whole with her Lord.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bostic will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home (1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.) with Rev. Johnny Hendley officiating and Ms. Sarah Bostic providing the eulogy. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Church Cemetery. Stanley Gaskins, Stanley Boyette, Tommy Hester, Stacy Skinner and Ken Lewis will serve as active pallbearers. Timmy Spell and Jimmy Dickerson will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM at the funeral home immediately prior to the funeral service.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com.

01/31/2026

Mrs. Evelyn Holt Glaze, 87 of Sparks, Georgia, passed away at her residence on January 30, 2026. Mrs. Glaze was born on May 19, 1938 in Sparks and was the daughter of the late Charlie Eddings Holt and the late Maude Ella Clements Holt. She lived all of her life in Cook County and was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. She retired from Del-Cook Lumber Company where she served as the office manager.
Mrs. Glaze is survived by her two sons and one daughter-in-law, James Carroll McCranie, Jr., Frank and Rhonda Carter, all of Adel; her daughter, Anna-Marié Carter of Adel; and another daughter-in-law, Patricia McCranie of Adel; her step-daughter, Sandra G. Glaze of Enigma, Georgia; ten grandchildren: Daniel and Stephanie McCranie of Sparks, Stephanie McCranie of Jersey City, New Jersey, Heather McAfee of Sylvester, Georgia, Jennifer McCranie of Adel, Charley Carter of Adel, Christopher and Kaitie Maughon of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Daniel and Kaitlin McCumber of Hogansville, Georgia, Elizabeth and Gunner George of Adel, Samantha Emery and Sara Anetrella, both of Tampa, Florida; and seventeen great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Van Glaze, her son, John Charles McCranie, two brothers, Charlie Paul Holt and Billy Wayne Holt, and one sister, Carolyn Lindsey.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Rev. A. J. Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Sparks City Cemetery. Visitation will be conducted from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the funeral home (1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.) immediately prior to the funeral service.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Cook County Board of Education; C/O Tammy Cowart; 37 Josey Road; Adel, Georgia 31620 for the benefit of children in the Cook County school system.
Condolences may be expressed at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Glaze family.

01/20/2026

Mrs. Bernice M. Shiflett, 94 of Adel, Georgia, passed away at her residence on January 20, 2026. Mrs. Shiflett was born in Colquitt County on July 10, 1931 to the late James Shofner McEachern, Sr. and Johnnie Victoria Parker McEachern. She lived most of her life in Adel and was a member of the Sparks Methodist Church. Mrs. Shiflett was a retired Elementary School teacher where she taught the third and first grades at Crossland Elementary, Ellenton Elementary and last at Adel Elementary. She retired after 30 years of service to her communities as an educator.
Mrs. Shiflett is survived by her son, George Shiflett of Adel; her daughter, Vickie Parker of Clinton, Tennessee; her granddaughter and her husband, Shelby and Nick Carden and great grandsons, Crew Carden and Rhett Carden, all of Hixson, Tennessee. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Shiflett was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 46 years, Wilburn Thomas Shiflett; four brothers: James Shofner McEachern, Jr., Tydal McEachern, Page McEachern, Paul McEachern; and one sister, Anna Victoria McEachern.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday; January 23, 2026 at the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Dr. Danny Ray and Rev. John Harrington officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday; January 22, 2026 at Boone Funeral Home; 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.; Adel, Georgia.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home is serving the Shiflett family.

01/16/2026

Mrs. Patricia Gail Giddens, 80, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on January 14, 2025 at the Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia in Tifton, Georgia. Mrs. Giddens was born on April 12, 1945 in Hahira, Georgia to the late Jimpsey Jackson Giddens and Elsie Lorene Bennett Giddens. Mrs. Giddens lived most of her life in Cook County. She was retired from Talley Corbett Box Company and Nashville Mills.

Mrs. Giddens is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: David and Cynthia Webb of Jacksonville, Florida, Jackie and Teri Webb of Chula, Georgia, Richard and Penny Webb of Adel, Georgia; grandchildren: Misty and Jason Montesano, Haley and Josh Davidson, Lauren Webb and Brandon Bass, Karley Webb, all of Tifton, Matthew Webb of Louisiana, Kyle Webb of Jacksonville, Andrew Webb of New York, New York, Lydia and Jonathan McDaniel of Adel; thirteen great grandchildren; and her sister and brother-in-law; Carol and Wayne Gilliard of Adel. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Gerald "Bitsy" Giddens, and one grandson, Brian Fausett.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday January 19, 2026, at the Adel Church of God with Rev. Ashley Way officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will take place at the church beginning at 1:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Mason Montesano, Rhys Montesano, Jason Montesano, Logan Slocumb, Tatum Max and Brandon Bass will serve as pallbearers.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc.; 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. is serving the Giddens family.

01/14/2026

Mrs. Peggy Ward Griffin, age 84, of Sparks, Georgia, passed away on January 10, 2026 at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel. She was born on May 3, 1941 in Huntington, West Virginia. Her parents were Ira Clarence Ward and Lessie Glendora Jennings Ward. Mrs. Griffin lived in Knoxville, Tennessee for many years but has spent most of her latter years in Sparks where she helped her late husband run Griffin's Greenhouses. She was a member of Nashville Church of Christ in Nashville, Georgia.

Mrs. Griffin is survived by her three sons and two daughters-in-law: Mark and Jill Broyles of Roswell, Georgia, Dennis and Sandra Griffin of Sparks, and Joey Griffin of Sparks; eight grandchildren: Caleb Griffin of Adel, Zachary Griffin of Sparks, Cody Griffin of Sparks, Todd Parramore of Adel, Austin Griffin of Sparks, Dillon Broyles of Roswell, Travis Broyles of Los Angeles, California, and Bridget Broyles of Roswell; seven grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Margie and Jake McMillan of Sparks, Janice and David Stern of Hartwell. Georgia. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Darrell Griffin; a son, David Broyles; her daughter, Rexanna Parramore; and a sister, Molly Milsap.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Dale officiating. The congregation will sing "Amazing Grace" and "In the Garden" at the service. Visitation will begin at 1:00 at the funeral home prior to the memorial service. Mrs. Griffin's request for cremation was honored. In lieu of flowers it has been requested that memorials in honor of Mrs. Griffin be made to Nashville Church of Christ, 504 Boatwright Ave, Nashville, Georgia 31639.

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