Cox-Ivey Funeral Home

04/20/2026

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04/20/2026

Ann Belcher

Eva Ann Belcher, age 93, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her home in Bainbridge, Georgia surrounded by her loving family. Services for Mrs. Belcher will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the graveside in Oak City Cemetery. The Rev. Kyle Killough will officiate. The family will receive friends in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home, 5:30 – 6:30 pm,Tuesday evening. Eva Ann Ellison was born March 9, 1933, in Tallahassee, Florida, to Ovid...

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04/20/2026

Frances Gail Powell

Frances Gail Powell, age 85, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, Georgia. Services for Mrs. Powell will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2025, 11:00 am, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. The Rev. Chad Cooper will be officiating. An interment will follow in West Bainbridge Cemetery. Lance Powell, Ryan Powell, Ryan Weathersby, Kevin Clees, Tyler Hampton, and Shannon Brock will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends before the service,...

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04/17/2026

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04/16/2026

Robert Clayton Sizemore

Mr. Robert Clayton Sizemore, Jr., age 71, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Mr. Sizemore will be held Saturday, April 18, 2:00 pm, in Blackjack Baptist Church, 2747 Old Whigham Road, Bainbridge, Georgia. The Rev. Tim Dean will officiate. The interment will follow in Blackjack Cemetery with Kyle Roberts, Todd Murkerson, Bobby Munford, Tyler Sizemore, Bentley Sizemore and Paul Wright serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends before the...

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04/15/2026

We’re proud to share that Deryl, our funeral apprentice, has earned the Certified Veteran Service Professional designation. After completing the Boot Camp Veteran Training for Funeral Professionals, Deryl is better equipped to care for our community's veterans and their families with knowledge, care, and respect. The training covered veteran benefits, military traditions, and understanding the unique needs of those who have served, both during preplanning and at the time of need. This achievement reflects our continued commitment to honoring veterans in our community!

04/13/2026

Interesting Funeral Facts: With tens of millions of visitors since its opening to the public, President John F. Kennedy’s gravesite is one of the most visited in the world. The eternal flame at his grave was originally lit by Jacqueline Kennedy during his funeral in 1963 and has been burning ever since.

04/09/2026

We are committed to ensuring every veteran is remembered with the dignity, respect, and gratitude they deserve. If you or your family have questions about our veteran services, we are here to help guide you every step of the way. Visit our website or call us at (229) 246-3232 to learn more.

04/09/2026

David Harry Rau

Mr. David Harry Rau, age 80, died very peacefully, early Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia. Mr. Rau will be buried in Tampa, Florida. HIs family will celebrate his life with a private service. David Harry Rau was a native of Tampa, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Jan Ceta Armitage Rau of Bainbridge, 5 children, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. His parents have preceded him in death, Leon Harry Rau and Iva Eva (Peggy)...

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04/07/2026

We’re proud to share that Christy, Lauren, and Andy have all earned the Certified Veteran Service Professional designation. After completing the Boot Camp Veteran Training for Funeral Professionals, they're better equipped to care for our community's veterans and their families with knowledge, care, and respect. The training covered veteran benefits, military traditions, and understanding the unique needs of those who have served, both during preplanning and at the time of need. This achievement reflects our continued commitment to honoring veterans in our community!

04/06/2026

Donald G. Stirneman

Donald Gustave Stirneman, 94, of Donalsonville, GA, went to be with the Lord on Friday evening, March 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Memorial Hospital & Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia. A celebration of Don’s life will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home in Bainbridge, Georgia. The Rev. John Woodrum to officate. He was born on March 16, 1932, to John Adolf and Johanna Wick Stirneman, in Astoria, New...

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