Hart Funeral Home

04/13/2026

It is with deep gratitude that our family and staff accept the honor of being named Best Funeral Home by our community and the readers of the Blackshear Times.

This recognition holds special meaning because it comes from the very people we are privileged to call our family, friends and neighbors and have the opportunity to serve each day.

Thank you for placing your trust in us—it is a responsibility we cherish and never take lightly.

04/06/2026

Mr. James Eddie "Shug" Sapp

A funeral service will take place on Wednesday (4/8/2026) at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Thigpen officiating.

Burial will follow in the St. John's Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday one hour prior to the service.

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04/06/2026

Mr. Van Colby Knox

A memorial service will take place Friday (4/10/26) at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Home.

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04/01/2026

Pastor Anthony Mark Cardwell

A funeral service will take place Saturday (4/4/26) at 2 p.m. at Astoria Baptist Church.

Entombment will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening (4/3/26) from 6-8 p.m.

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03/31/2026

Mrs. Linda Florence (Thornton) Sornson

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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03/17/2026

Mrs. Vina Bell Smith Howell

A funeral service will take place Thursday evening (3/19/26) at 7 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday one hour prior to the service.

A private burial will take place on Friday morning at Greenlawn Cemetery in Waycross.

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03/13/2026

Mr. Sheila Ann Kirk Batten

A funeral service will be held on Thursday (3/19/26) at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Lake Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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03/13/2026

Mr. James Anderson Bridges, Jr.

A graveside funeral service will take place Saturday (3/14/26) at 2 P.M. at the Ramah Cemetery in Pierce County, the resting place of generations of Bennetts.

Immediately following the service, the family will receive family and friends during a time of fellowship at the Shady Grove Baptist Church Social Hall.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Valdosta.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you contribute to The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation at www.wiregrass.edu/foundation/give-to-foundation-south

https://www.hartfh.com/obituary/James-BridgesJr

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03/12/2026

Mrs. Beverly Ruth Lotz Cox

A graveside funeral service will take place Friday (3/13/26) at 1 p.m. at Kettle Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

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02/18/2026

Mr. Joseph "Joe" Mitchell Clark

A funeral service will take place on Friday (2/20/2026) at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Home with Dr. Justin Gambrell officiating.

Burial will follow in the Blackshear City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday one hour prior to the service.

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02/18/2026

Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" (Mullaly) Beasley

A graveside service will take place on Thursday (2/19/26) at 11 a.m. at Waters Cemetery.

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02/17/2026

Mr. Johnny Lang Herrin

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