Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, 659 Main Street/PO Box 375, Blackshear, GA (2026)

03/13/2026

Please join us in lifting the Simpson family up in prayer as they cope with the loss of their wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Lynda Faye Clark Simpson, 75, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away early Friday morning, March 13, 2026, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House.

Born in Baxley, GA on May 10, 1950, she grew up in Waycross but lived in Jacksonville Beach for the past 37 years. Mrs. Simpson was a 1968 graduate of Waycross High School. Over the years she had worked at the Georgia Welcome Center as well as worked in the insurance industry as an administrative assistant and later as an insurance adjuster. She worked as a secretary for AT&T prior to her health declining. In her free time, Mrs. Simpson enjoyed floral arranging, decorating for the holidays, reading, crocheting, and doll collecting – all while sipping on her Cherry Vanilla Mr. Pibb. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was the daughter of the late William Henry & Doris Courson Clark. She was also preceded in death by both of her sons, Charles Raymond Lee, III and Danny Wayne Dixon, II; and all three of her brothers, Edgar Lee Clark, Sr., James Clark, and Larry Clark.

Survivors include her husband, John Simpson of Jacksonville Beach; her daughter and son-in-law, Sabrina & Mark Williams of Blackshear; 5 grandchildren, Joshua Lee (Christina) Williams, Johnnie Mark “Tra’” (Corrie) Williams, III, Caleb Dalton (Regan) Williams, Azrael Lee, and Julieann Lee; 7 great grandchildren, Cayden Anthony Braddock, Wesley Osbin Carter, Jace Lee Williams, Raiden Mark Williams, Reese Oliver Williams, Renly Gray Williams, and Tripp McCollum Williams; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mrs. Simpson will be held Monday afternoon, March 16, 2026, at 4:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Andrew Fountain officiating.

Visitation for Mrs. Simpson will be held at the funeral home chapel one hour prior to the service.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon Street, Waycross, GA, 31501.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Simpson family during this time.

03/06/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Howell family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Nancy Annette Howell, 66, of Waycross, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

Annette was born January 30, 1960, in Blackshear, Georgia. She spent most of her life in Pierce County before later making her home in Ware County. A devoted homemaker, Annette found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved spending time with her family, fishing at Paradise Island, going to the beach, and tending to the many outdoor plants and decorations that brightened her home. Those who knew her will remember her love for family, the outdoors, and the quiet happiness she found in the little things.

She was a daughter of the late Eugene Edward Howell and Allie Mae Batten Howell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Edward Howell, and a sister, Amy Howell Dixon.

Annette leaves behind two sons whom she deeply loved and cherished, Michael Loredo of Atlanta and Cecil Terry Marchman of Blackshear. She is also survived by her brother, Larry Howell (Amelia) of Waycross, and her baby sister, Darlene Howell admiringly known as “Sissy,” (partner, Dana McDuffie Dial), of Blackshear.

She also leaves behind her sweet sister-in-law, Nancy Sweat Mock and her memory will continue to live on through her nieces and nephews: Sirena Howell Cady (Trent), Trent Howell Long (Jimmie Nell), Kisha Nicole Williams, Anthony Howell (Nikki), Larry Howell Jr., and Dusty Howell.

Great nieces and nephews, Lexie Howell (Dalton Bowers), Tessa Howell, Tug Williams, Tabitha Cady Barnard (Rocky), Madison Long Sarro (Caleb), Braxton Long, and Ryder Long. She was also blessed with five great great nieces and nephews, Peytan Addison Barnard, Rylan Skylar Barnard, Baker Trent Sarro, Bowen Thomas Sarro, and a precious baby girl who will arrive soon.

Annette also shared a special lifelong bond with her first cousin and dearest friend, Judy Batten Thompson, along with many other relatives and friends.

Visitation for Ms. Howell will be held Monday evening, March 9, 2026, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Pearson Dial funeral home.

Though her presence will be deeply missed, her love and memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She is now at peace, reunited with those who went before her.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Howell family during this time.

03/01/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Yarbrough family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and sister. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Josephine Hendrix Yarbrough, 83, of Waycross, passed away early Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.

Born in Blackshear, GA on January 25, 1943, she lived in Pierce County most of her life before moving to Waycross with her daughter, Margie. Mrs. Yarbrough worked in cigar and cotton factories for a time but spent the last several years as a homemaker. She was devoted to her family, took very good care of them, and it was an honor for them to take care of her in her later years. Mrs. Yarbrough was a member of Abundant Life in Blackshear and enjoyed reading her Bible and doing word searches in her free time.

She was a daughter of the late Johnny Wilber & Margie Mizell Crawford Hendrix. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Yarbrough; three sons, Jeffrey Yarbrough, Gregory Yarbrough, and Wilber “PeeWee” Yarbrough; two sisters, Lucille Fitzgerald and Dorothy Mae Bradford; and four brothers, Leroy, J. W., Jr., W. R., and David Hendrix.

Survivors include her two daughters, Linda Tuten of Blackshear and Margie (Michael) Clark of Waycross; her son, Wesley (Debbie) Yarbrough of Blackshear; a sister, Cordia Todd of Tampa, FL; two brothers, James (Cathy) Hendrix of Blackshear and Rev. Sammy (Cindy) Hendrix of Waycross; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 7 great, great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mrs. Yarbrough will be held Tuesday afternoon, March 3, 2026, at 3:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Bradley Yarbrough and Rev. Sammy Hendrix officiating.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home chapel one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Shiloh Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Yarbrough family during this time.

02/28/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Gill family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Randy Ray Gill, 66, of Offerman, passed away suddenly Thursday afternoon, February 26, 2026, at his residence.

Born in Jesup, GA on July 22, 1959, he lived in Pierce County all his life. Mr. Gill worked in logging and later in trucking having worked for different carriers before becoming a self-employed truck driver. He loved to be outdoors and always had a project going whether it was working on cars, motorcycles, or lawn mowers. He loved animals, especially dogs, and was an avid collector of Dale Earnhardt, Sr. memorabilia. Mr. Gill dearly loved his family and will be missed by them all.

He was a son of the late Everett Lee & Sally Grace Thomas Gill. He was also preceded in death by his second wife, Edith Thornton King Gill; and a brother, Everett L. Gill, Jr.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Huiyon Hong Gill of Offerman; three daughters, Tasha Gill of Patterson and Amber Gill of Offerman, and Vivian (Trenton) Spears of Lawrenceville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph David “J.D.” (Alicia) Boyett of Oklahoma City, OK and Larry Boyett of Yuba City, CA; a brother, Lonnie Gill of Patterson; 10 grandchildren, Addison Walker, Ben Walker, Natalie Boyett, Ryker Walker, Evan Boyett, Raylee Horne, Cullen Walker, Bentley Horne, Mina Boyett, and Emmy Boyett; 2 great grandchildren, Emery Jay Crosby and Jepp Crosby; his little baby, Chi Chi; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mr. Gill will be held Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, at 11:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Drew Dodd officiating.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home chapel one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Offerman Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Rob Taylor, Drew Denison, Simon Cason, Trenton Spears, Wade Gill, and Jamee St. Thomas.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gill family during this time.

02/24/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Corbett family as they cope with loss of their husband, father, and grandfather. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Joel Nathan Corbett, 82, of Blackshear, passed away suddenly Sunday evening, February 22, 2026, at his residence.

Born in Savannah, GA on September 22, 1943, he graduated high school and later Savannah Tech before enlisting to serve in the United States Army. He would move from Savannah to Blackshear in the late 1970s, where he would live until his passing. Mr. Corbett went to work for the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier, from which he would retire after many years of service. A master tinkerer, he also had an infatuation with trains and loved to share his knowledge with his family. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He was a son of the late Jeff Harris and Margie Thomas Corbett, Sr. He was also preceded in death by all of his siblings: June Jolissaint, Gloria Mullins, and Jeff Harris Corbett, Jr.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Norma Guest Corbett of Blackshear; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, David & Amy Corbett of Blackshear, and Richard & Kim Corbett of Cu***ng, GA; 4 grandchildren, Luke (Eliza) Corbett, Nealie Corbett, Ben Corbett, and Will Corbett; 3 step-grandchildren, Blake (McKenzy) Bishop, Brantley Willis, and Bryce Willis; 1 step-great-grandchild, Kambree Bishop; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

As per Mr. Corbett’s wishes, memorialization will be by cremation, with no service to be held.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Corbett family during this time.

02/17/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Dixon family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Ann Allday Dixon, 80, of Blackshear, passed away Monday afternoon, February 16, 2026, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Born in Union, Mississippi on April 29, 1945, she lived in Blackshear since the late 90’s. Mrs. Dot had been a caregiver most of her life whether it was as a CNA or running the former Shady Haven Assisted Living Home. She spent the last few years as a homemaker. In her free time, you could find her doing all kinds of crafts and gardening. She also loved to cook and was very good at it. Mrs. Dot was of the Baptist faith.

She was a daughter of the late Frank Edgar & Dorothy Adel Stevens Allday. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Avery Wasteine Dixon; and two brothers, Harold Allday and Bo Allday.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda & Steve Sellers of Blackshear; a son and daughter-in-law, James “Jimmy” & Debbie Dixon of Douglas; a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Brian & Misty Dixon of Nicholls; three sisters, Joyce Garrison of Ardmore, OK, Diane (Joe) Aldridge of Mershon, and Nancy Kinsley of Tifton; three brothers, Richard (Faye) Allday of Blackshear, William (Gaby) Allday of Jettingen, Germany, and Frankie Allday of Blackshear; 10 grandchildren, Scott (Sharon) Dixon, Seth (Emma) Dixon, Ethan (Lauren) Dixon, Zane (Darby) Dixon, Ridge Sellers, Slade Sellers (McKayla Huston), Breanna (Lance) Lattanzie, Blake Dixon, Tiffiany Dixon, and Darryann (Jarrett) Ferris; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mrs. Dot will be held Sunday afternoon, February 22, 2026, at 3:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Aldridge officiating.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home chapel one hour prior to the service.

A private interment will be in the Waters Cemetery on Monday.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dixon family during this time.

02/16/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Harris family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Robert “Bobby” Lee Harris, 75, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday morning, February 15, 2026, at Altamaha Healthcare in Jesup after battling a long illness.

Born in Jesup, GA on January 11, 1951, he lived in Pierce County most of his life. Mr. Harris was a 1969 graduate of Blackshear High School and later attended ABAC in Tifton. Over the years, he had worked as a police officer for the City of Blackshear, worked in the banking business, was a fire fighter for the City of Waycross, and was a truck driver having last worked for Heartland Trucking.

Hated by some but loved by many, he loved to fish when he could but music was his passion. He was known as “The Singing Policeman” for his love of singing but was also rather good at being a songwriter with one of his more popular songs being, “I Know, I Know, I Know.”

He loved the Lord and especially loved to sing about Jesus. He had attended Hacklebarney Baptist Church, Patterson Baptist Church, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, and was a member of Blackshear First Baptist Church having grown up in the church as a young child.

He was a son of the late Howard Lee & Chonnis Loleta White Harris. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Rick Harris and Donnie Harris.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Scotty & Rachael Harris of Blackshear; two sisters, Connie Blalock and Vannessa Harris both of Blackshear; three brothers, Lamar Harris of Hoboken, Herbert Harris of Blackshear, and Mike (Lisa) Harris of Kingsland; 4 grandchildren, Brianna Harris, Andrew Durand, Angel, and Layla; 2 great grandchildren, Gabby and Giovanni; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mr. Harris will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 3:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Young officiating.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home chapel one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Screven City Cemetery.

The family kindly requests members of the Blackshear High School class of ’69 to serve as honorary pallbearers. Please meet at the funeral home chapel by 2:30 on Saturday.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org or to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Harris family during this time.

02/16/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Allen family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Marty Lee Allen, 66, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 14, 2026, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross following a sudden illness.

Born in Pikeville, KY on February 3, 1960, he lived in Melbourne, FL for many years prior to moving to Pierce County in 2018. Marty was a 1978 graduate of Mel High School in Melbourne where he had excelled at baseball. He worked in construction as the superintendent for the J. Hiers Co. and not only worked very hard but loved what he did. Marty loved to outdoors whether it was hunting or working in his yard. Marty was not only a good man, but a good provider for his family whom he loved dearly.

He was a son of the late Joel & Maxine “Gloria” Duval Allen. He was also preceded in death by a young brother, Kip Allen.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth “Beth” Connor Allen of Blackshear; his daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca & Shayne Harris of Palm Bay, FL; his son and daughter-in-law, Josh & Candace Allen of Patterson; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry & Donna Allen of Palm Bay, David & Marie Allen of West Virginia, and Shane & Karla Allen of W. Melbourne, FL; 4 grandchildren, Hunter Allen, Emersyn Harris, Beau Allen, and Gray Harris; three brothers-in-law in Florida; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Marty's wishes were to be cremated. The family will honor him at a later date when they all can be together.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Allen family during this time.

02/09/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Melton family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their father, grandfather, and brother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Limon Leroy “Roy” Melton, 64, of Blackshear, passed away Monday morning, February 9, 2026, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.

Born in Blackshear, GA on January 19, 1962, Roy lived in Pierce County all his life. He worked in road construction with Dixie Road Builders for many years. Roy was just a country boy who worked all his life but did find time to enjoy fishing, hunting, and gardening. In his younger days, he enjoyed raising hogs. Roy was a member of First Baptist Church where he was in Mr. Albert Sutton’s class.

He was a son of the late James Lamar Melton and Betty Durrance Herrin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elwanda Sloan Melton.

Survivors include his children, Jackie Parker (Kevin Owens) of Waycross, Erin (Greg) Mincey of Offerman, Scarlet (Moses) Shider of Blackshear, and Kenneth Parker of Waycross; two sisters, Wanda Wilkinson and Kathy (Morgan) Lowmon all of Blackshear; two brothers, Ricky (Eris) Melton of Blackshear and Danny (Tammy) Melton of Nahunta; 4 grandchildren, Ashley Mincey, Greg Mincey, Jr., Layla Melton, and Mariah Mincey; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Friday evening, February 13, 2026, from 5 until 7 o’clock.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church, 670 E. Main St., Blackshear, GA 31516.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Melton family during this time.

02/08/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Carter/Purcell family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Terry Douglas Carter, 84, of Waycross, passed away late Friday night, February 6, 2026, at his residence.

Born in Surrency, GA, on December 21, 1941, he was the sixth of nine children born to the late James Tillman and Eloise “Bill” Collins Carter. He graduated high school in 1960 from the “Surrency University” in Surrency, GA. He fell in love with Diane McBride, to whom he married on June 23, 1963, producing six children, and remained devoted to for 46 years, until her death in 2008. In 2010, he was lucky in life and met Eve Purcell, to whom he would marry on November 7, 2015, and expanded his blended family by two more children. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Temple Terrace, FL for 56 years. His passions included golf, hunting & fishing, playing cards, with his favorite being Horse, and spending time with his family, but above all, his relationship with Jesus Christ. He was a member of Emmauel Baptist Church for 56 years, serving as a teacher for the Youth and Adult Sunday school classes, as well as on the Bereavement Committee and with the Saints of Joy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two older brothers and their wives, James and Janie Carter and Carl and Betty Carter; his first wife and mother of his children, Diane McBride Carter; a brother-in-law, Sam Cowan; and a sister-in-law, Diane Carter; and a son-in-law, Steve Haun.

Survivors include his wife, Eve Purcell of Waycross; children and their spouses, Cathy Carter, Sheri Haun, Marcia Craven, Doug (Traci) Carter, Levi Carter, Logan (Hannah) Carter, Pam (Toby) Crews, and Brad Purcell; grandchildren, Brittany (Jamie) Inman, Reyn Haun, Kaiti (Jonathan) Miller, Ralea (Liam) Watkins, Bryson Carter, Wyatt Carter, Libby Carter, Ellen Carter, Ann Carter, Berckman Carter, Brady (Emily) Carter, Jayden Crews, Coleman (Meghan) Purcell, Kirkland Purcell, and an expected Bentley Carter; great-grandchildren, Elliot Inman and Brantley Paul Carter; siblings, Wilda Beecher, Juema Cowan, Linda Pauloo, Errol Carter, Don (Darlene) Carter, and Lamar (Nellie) Carter; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Mr. Carter considered himself to be a very blessed man.

Funeral services for Mr. Carter will be held Tuesday morning, February 10, 2026, at 11:00 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 217 W Carter Avenue, Blackshear with the Rev. Mike Stone officiating.

Visitation for Mr. Carter will be held Monday evening, February 9, 2026, from 6 until 8 o’clock at Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, 659 Main Street, Blackshear.

The family requests that members of the Surrency High School Class of 1960 serve as honorary pallbearers. Please meet at the church by 10:30 Tuesday morning.

A private interment will be in the Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Surrency.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Carter/Purcell families during this time.

02/03/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Davis family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great, great grandmother, and sister. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Evelyn Janell “Jenny” Henderson Davis, 98, of Blackshear, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026, at Memorial Satilla Health.

Born in Manor, GA on July 17, 1927, she was the oldest daughter of the late Daniel Webster & Ethel Griffin Henderson. Mrs. Davis grew up in Manor and graduated from Manor High School in 1944. She would go on to further her education at Southern Business University in Atlanta graduating in 1945. Mrs. Davis went to work for Satilla Rural Electric in Alma and it was during this time that she met and later married her husband, Jacob, whom she was married to for 78 years. She and her husband lived and raised their family on a farm in the Sunset area of Pierce County. Mrs. Davis was a longtime member of Beulah Baptist Church where she had been active in the WMU, Adult Ladies Sunday School teacher, and was also a former assistant pianist. She enjoyed cooking for her family, planting a garden, and tending to her flowers which she was still doing until recently.

In addition to her parents and husband, Jacob Lloye Davis, Jr., she was also preceded in death by two sons-in-law, Addison “Eddie” Strickland and Mike O’Gorman; a grandson, Addison Scott Strickland; a sister, Iona Turner; and all three of her brothers, Herman Joy Henderson, Huey Henderson, and Walter Kay Henderson.

Survivors include her children, Jay (Janice) Davis, Jerry (Terresa) Davis, June Davis, Joy Davis Strickland O’Gorman (partner, Dick Larson), and Jane (Jim) Callahan all of Pierce County; a sister, Betty Jane Mercer of Manor; grandchildren, Dawn (Michael) Sapp, Starr (Jonathan) Dial, Shelley Davis, Lloye (Shellie) Davis, Cassie (Bob) Dyal, Lance Davis, Danielle (Paul) Harris, Heather Davis Watkins, J. C. (Anna) Callahan, and Jena (Dan) Johnson; great grandchildren, John Michael Sapp, Thomas Sapp, Jonathan Stephen Dial, Harrison Dial, Dawson Dial, Kate (Harrison) Cristobal, Molly (Tommy) Youmans, Sarah Davis, Lilly Davis, Jake (Emma Grace) Davis, Alex Davis, Davis Dyal, Aniston Dyal, Jincy Strickland, Addison Strickland, Ava Strickland, Jed Davis, Massey Harris, Ellie Harris, Rane Watkins, River Watkins, James Callahan, and Scottie Callahan; great great grandchildren, Wrenley Cristobal and Lucy June Youmans; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and two special caregivers, Judy Nettles of Blackshear and Alyssa Gaskin of Alma.

Funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be held Friday morning, February 6, 2026, at 11:00 o’clock from the Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Tuttle officiating.

The family will be receiving friends in the church social hall one hour prior to the service on Friday.

A private interment will be in the Beulah Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Beulah Baptist Church, 3343 Beulah Church Road, Alma, GA 31510.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Davis family during this time.

02/03/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Williams/Strickland family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their husband, son, and brother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Jonah Edward Williams, 50, of Blackshear, passed away early Monday morning, February 2, 2026, at his residence.

Born in Baxley, GA on February 26, 1975, he lived in Baxley before moving to Pierce County a little over 27 years ago. Jonah had worked for Wal-Mart as a stocker for many years and enjoyed playing World of Warcraft in his spare time. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mike Williams.

Survivors include his husband, Kent A. Strickland of Blackshear; his mother, Donnette Miles Williams of Baxley; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Dede (Joe) Carter and Tamara (Dale) Austin all of Baxley; a brother, Micah (Deanna) Williams of Dahlonega; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Jonah will be held Thursday afternoon, February 5, 2026, at 1:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scotty Hampton officiating.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 o’clock.

Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Williams/Strickland family during this time.

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