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04/23/2026

Carroll Douglas "Buddy" Cook
March 20, 1943 — April 23, 2026
Colquitt

Mr. Carroll Douglas "Buddy" Cook of Colquitt, died Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his residence. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Cook's Union Church with Rev. Jean Watson and Rev. Paul Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Cook's Cemetery with David Cook, Jimmy Atkinson, Cade Moore, Darrell Peter, Scott Cole, and John Ware serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Monroe Cook, Nathan Tomlinson, Buddy Baker, Joel Rackley, Brannon Cook, and Michael Murray. Visitation will be Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

A full obit is pending.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Cook's Cemetery, c/o Sheila Williams, 1219 Hwy 91 N., Colquitt, GA 39837.

04/21/2026

Pam Long
November 6, 1954 — April 20, 2026
Colquitt

Mrs. Cynthia Pam Long of Colquitt, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Cook's Methodist Church with Rev. Jean Watson and Vic Hill officiating. Interment will follow at Cook's Cemetery with Clint Cleveland, Chris Cleveland, Hamilton Cook, Taylor Cook, John Williams, Jr. and Alan Daniels serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Long was a member of Cook's Methodist Church and was a farmer.

She is survived by one son, Trey (Mandy) Long of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Carla (Joel) Alday of Colquitt, GA; four grandchildren, Ty (Millie) Long, Fletcher Long, Sutton Alday, and Drew Alday; one great granddaughter, Oakleigh Long; two brothers, Rex (Donna) Cook of Colquitt, GA and Joe (Terri) Cook of Colquitt, GA; one sister, Sheila (John) Williams of Colquitt, GA; and one sister-in-law, Esther Cleveland of Colquitt, GA. Mrs. Long was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Long, and her parents, Dole Hamilton and Eunice Davis Cook, Sr.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Cook's Cemetery.

04/12/2026

Ethel Mae Schwartz
July 7, 1932 — April 11, 2026
Damascus

Mrs. Ethel Mae Schwartz of Damascus, formerly of Hummelstown, PA, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Wilson Hospice House in Albany, GA. A memorial service will be planned for a later date in Hummelstown, PA.

Mrs. Schwartz was an archivist with the Hershey Historical Society and was a member of Fishburn United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Doreen (Robert) Worsley of Damascus, GA; one granddaughter, Erica (Eric) Nelson of Harrisburg, PA; and one great-grandson, Tyler Weary. Mrs. Schwartz was preceded in death by one son, Edward Schwartz; her parents, Cecil Vernon and Mary Elizabeth Heisey Via; and one sister, Verna Schwartz.

04/12/2026

Bobbie Jean Hart
November 12, 1937 — April 10, 2026
Colqutt

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Hart of Colquitt died Friday, April 10, 2026, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Monday, April 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with John Edward Wells, Glenda Duke, and Dianne Brackin speaking. Interment will follow at Cooks Cemetery with John Edward Wells, Preston Clenney, Jeff Williams, Dylan Brackin, Charles Hart, and Phillip Jones serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be Monday, April 13, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bobbie was well known for her strong work ethic and dedication in everything she did. Over the years, she worked at Dickie Sewing Factory, Thomas and Betts, and Amoco Fabrics in Bainbridge. Even after long days, she continued her hard work by cooking at the original Moby Dick at night. She also served as manager of Hart’s Grocery and later, Red’s Liquors.

Mrs. Bobbie truly loved people, which is why she chose to make Seminole Manor her home—so she could be surrounded by others and share in their company. Her kindness, warmth, and tireless spirit touched many lives. She will be deeply remembered and greatly missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Bobbie is survived by two daughters, Glenda Hart Duke of Colquitt, GA, and Lucrecia Dianne (Stanley) Brackin of Colquitt, GA; five grandchildren, Lucas (Shelby) Brooks, Justin Brooks, Robby (Kelly) Amerison, Dylan Brackin, and Anita Brackin; and five great grandchildren, Carson Brooks, Harper Brooks, Jaxon Brackin, Wrenley Brackin, and Raelynn Engram. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Richard Duke; her parents, Blumer and Beadie Ann Roberts Stinson; one brother, Junior Stinson; and three sisters, Betty Lou Stinson, Nell Cross, and Dorothy Jones.

04/10/2026

Duane Broxton Harden
August 25, 1946 — April 10, 2026

Mrs. Duane B. Harden of Tallahassee, formerly of Colquitt, died Friday, April 10, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services will be Monday, April 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Donalsonville Church of God with Rev. Larry Daughtry officiating. Interment to follow at South Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rodney Hill, Montana Lawson, Frankie Lawson, Chase Durham, Gary Wetherington and Tyler Harden serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM at the church.

Mrs. Harden was a retired school bus driver for the Miller County School System and a member of Donalsonville Church of God.

She is survived by two daughters, Christy (Ronald) Dixon of Tallahassee, FL and Veronica (Danny) Durham of Colquitt, GA; four grandchildren, Madison (Frankie) Lawson, Cassidi (Montana) Lawson, Danelle (Rodney) Hill, Chase (Macee) Durham; nine great grandchildren; four brothers, Ronald (Tina) Broxton of Donalsonville, GA, Dolphus (Peggy) Broxton of Mobile, Al, Greg Broxton of Donalsonville, GA, and Michael Broxton of Albany, GA; three sisters, Loraine (Matthew) Wetherington of Jakin, GA, Barbara Arthur of Faceville, GA, and Sue Palmer of Blakely, GA. Mrs. Harden was preceded in death by her husband, James Harden, Sr., and her parents, Lonnie and Delores Broxton.

04/09/2026

Jerry Gordon Roland
April 18, 1943 — April 8, 2026

Mr. Jerry G. Roland of Colquitt passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Southeast Health. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 am at Colquitt Methodist Church with Rev. Cory Thomas officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 10:00 am.

Jerry was born in a log cabin in Miller County on April 18, 1943 to the late Boss G. & Margia Roland. He graduated from Miller County High School in 1961 where he was a member of the football team, basketball team, track team and baseball team. He attended Gordon Military College on a football scholarship. Jerry worked for the GDOT for 34 years until his retirement in 1997.

Along with his wife Elizabeth, they made her dream come true by opening Great Gran’s Personal Care Home in 1987. Together they provided loving care to countless residents for over 27 years. In 2005, Jerry and Elizabeth acquired the family farm, Frank Shingler Farms, changing the name to Piney Pond Farms. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He lived his life in a way where actions spoke louder than words. Jerry fiercely loved and took care of his family. He most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, especially attending musical recitals for his Willis boys and watching his Roland babies play sports for the Miller County Pirates. He will be remembered as showing he cared by aggravating everyone.

He is survived by two sons Lance G. Roland and Cleve G. (Mandy) Roland, son-in-law Marshall Willis and brother J.B. (Frankie) Roland. Grandchildren Christopher (Grier) Willis, John (Melissa) Willis, Matt (Kelsey) Willis, Isaiah (Abby) Roland, Ben (Anna Belle) Roland, and Ally Roland. Great-grandchildren Everest, Aria, Rosalie, and Maria and numerous nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife of 46 years Elizabeth Shingler Roland, daughter Anna Roland Willis, parents Boss G. and Margia G. Roland, brother Billy G. Roland and sister Belle R. Wells.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Jerry’s memory.

04/08/2026

Billy Weyman Roland
October 8, 1941 — April 7, 2026

Billy Weyman Roland, 84

Billy W. Roland of Colquitt died April 7, 2026 at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. He graduated from Miller County High School in 1960, then worked/retired from the Georgia Forestry Commission after 34 years. He was a committed member of New Salem Freewill Baptist Church where he served many years as Sunday School Director and Choir Director. Before and after retirement, he was avidly involved in community projects and organizations such as Miller County Recreation Board, Miller County Board of Education, the Mayhaw Festival Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Flint River Soil & Water Conservation District, and more. The organization dearest to his heart was Golden Triangle RC&D of which he served as President for 30 years and remained a member of the executive board thereafter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, R.V. & Pauline Roland, his sister, Alma Jean Grimes, and his son, Jeff Roland. He is survived by his wife of nearly 63 years, Jane Harrell Roland, his son, Steve Roland (Angie), and his grandchildren Lesley Roland Abney (Jason), Josh Roland (Valerie), Jeffrey Roland (Sarah), Celia Roland Poff (Andy), Camille Roland, Celeste Roland Clay (Timothy), and 16 great-grandchildren.

The family will have a private memorial service at home

04/06/2026

Shirley Desiree Berutti
January 30, 1953 — April 3, 2026

Shirley Desiree Berutti, 73, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, April 3, 2026 at her home in Enterprise, Alabama after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 7th 2026 at 2PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rick Hollingsworth officiating. Interment to follow at Thompson Cemetery with Cason Molton, Cannon Moulton, Allen McDonald, Vern Smith, Neal Moulton serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers will be Jerry Miller and Mike Newsome. Visitation will be from 1:30PM - 2:00PM.

She is preceded in death by a number of relatives and friends and her devoted husband of eleven years, Louis 'Lou' Berutti.

She is survived by her loving children. John Casey Moulton (Stacey) and Anna Beth Hollingsworth (Rick Jr.); Her devoted grandchildren, Cason Moiulton, Cannon Moulton and Averee Moulton.

She was also survived by her loving friends, the Smith Family: Vern, Janet, Zackary, Tyler, Harris, and Miller.

In life, Shirley D. Berutti Dedicated her life to helping others by operating her own daycare and later assisting other families on a private basis with caring for their children.

Always kind but stern, it has been said she helped raise more kids than Mr Rodgers and Sesame Street.

Born and raised in Miller County, Georgia, often times life was not easy. Shirley Berutti was a devout Christian and a devoted mother. She met any challenge head on and never waivered. She faced life with stoic resolved and unending determination.

Relocating to Enterprise, located in Coffee County, Alabama. She met and married Louis Berutti and for eleven years they wer inseparable.

For eleven years, the two of them were the envy of all who knew them. whether sailing the seas on a cruise or dancing the newest steps at her ballroom dancing club. They were happy.

Unbenknownst to many, Shirly was a Master gardener. Every spring her backyard exploded with every beautiful flower and color imaginable. It was truly a sight to behold.

A devoted wife and loving mother, Shirly Berutti always believed in family first with every decision she made.

Possessed of a loving spirit and a surprising sense of humor, her laugh never failed to light up a room.

Shirley D. Berutti's legacy to all those who survive her is above all her love for her family, her endless generosity of spirit, her love and devotion to her lord and savior and Jesus Christ, and her unyielding embrace for anyone she ever called her friend.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

03/31/2026

Clarence Edward Moore
December 18, 1944 — March 30, 2026

Mr. Clarence Edward "Ed" Moore of Colquitt died Tuesday, March 30, 2026, at his residence. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive Holiness Church with Rev. Jonathan Prickett officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:00 AM at the church.

Ed was born December 18, 1944, in Coshocton, Ohio, the son of Clarence and Annabelle Moore. He was a graduate of West Lafayette High School and graduated from college in St. Louis, Missouri. He was known as a jack of all trades and also loved hunting and fishing. He was a welder and had retired from Conesville Power Plant in Conesville, Ohio, and was also a welder for and retired from JEA Power Plant in Jacksonville, FL.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sherry White Moore of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Tracey Moore (Tony) Griffin of Climax, GA; two sons, Eddie (Candy) Moore and Nicolas Moore, both of Colquitt, GA; eight grandchildren, Austin (Ellie) Griffin, Brandon (Lee) Griffin, Ryan Griffin, Eddie (Caprice) Moore, Jackie (Cleve) Weeks, Christine (Will) Stevenson, Sarah (Blake) Cook, and Bubba (Daisey) Griffin; and twenty two great grandchildren, Hunter, Bo, Creek, Kayleigh, Hatcher, Brooks, Lyla, Zelda, Ariel, Caroline, Zayne, Zeke, Eli, William, Cameron, Buck, Ellie, Emily, Wyatt, Lara Jane, Marilyn and Izzy.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilee Moore; one granddaughter, Nikki Griffin; his parents, Clarence and Annabelle Moore; and his siblings, Jim Moore, Shirley Wright, and Kay Emerson.

03/17/2026

John Thomas Rice
July 2, 1982 — March 12, 2026

John Thomas Rice, age 43, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Salem, Oregon, after a life lived in his own unique and memorable way. He was born on July 2, 1982, in Panama City, Florida. Funeral arrangements will be held in Colquitt, Georgia, honoring John’s wish to be laid to rest near his grandparents at Colquitt City Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 2:00–3:00 p.m. EST at Colquitt Funeral Home on Friday, March 20, 2026, followed by a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. with Craig Tully officiating.

John was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Adrian Rice, and his grandparents, Willis Glen Tully and Emma Carolyn Tully.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Ann Tully Everett and Hayes Lewis Everett Jr.; his siblings, Adrian Rice and Leigh Everett; his step-siblings, Eric Everett, Evan Everett, and Jeana Skora; his daughter, Alyssa Sanchez; his niece, Kendall Rice; his aunts, Tammy Tully, Patti Corley, and Glenda Repasz; and his cousins, Ellen Criswell, Carolyn Hamlin, Rebecca Corley, Blake Corley, Seth Corley, Shelley Spooner, and Austin Spooner, along with many extended family members and friends who loved him deeply.

John was a true free spirit who moved through life at his own pace. He had a way of making every day interesting and every story worth telling—often filled with laughter. He smiled at strangers, brought humor wherever he went, and had a natural ability to lift the spirits of those around him. He was deeply compassionate and carried a heart full of love that he shared freely.

He had a special love for animals, especially his dog, Prince, and cherished his travels from coast to coast. John didn’t need much in this life to be content, but he carried big dreams and a vibrant, expressive spirit that left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

He will be deeply missed by his family, who always saw a bright future in him and cherished the light he brought into each day.

Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to Colquitt Funeral Home for funeral expenses, or to the Colquitt City Cemetery Fund.

03/14/2026

Patricia Anne Heard
May 31, 1939 — March 13, 2026

Mrs. Patricia Anne Heard of Colquitt died Friday, March 13th, 2026, at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany, GA. Funeral services will be Monday, March 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Interment to follow at Primitive Union Cemetery with Clay Poague, Lance Tabb, Gary Heard Jr., Jeff Heard, Jerry Heard Jr., and Ronnie Newberry serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Monday, March 16, 2026, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

Mrs. Heard was a retired nurse at Miller Nursing Home in Colquitt and was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Lance (Lisa) Heard of Adel, and Dane (Laural) Heard of Adel, GA; one Daughter, Marcia (Alan) Lee of Leary, GA; Son-In-Law, Tommy Smith of Colquitt, GA; nine Grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Ansley (Clay) Poague, Whitney (Lance) Tabb, Miles (Courtney) Lee, Tyler Heard, Garrett (Jaclyn) Heard, Reece Heard, Morgan Heard, and Caroline Heard; and eight great-grandchildren, Lexie Delbrey, Bowen Smith, Greyson Smith, Townsend Tabb, Berklee Tabb, Baker Lee, Lawson Lee, and Frank Heard.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Heard Jr.; one daughter, Melanie Smith; and her parents, Henry and Marguerite Daniels Newberry.

The family is meeting at Mrs. Patricia's house at 328 Newberry Chambers Road, Colquitt, GA 39837.

03/06/2026

Sarah Annice Middleton Hilburn
December 24, 1928 — February 24, 2026

Beloved wife, mother, and sister, Sarah Annice Middleton Hilburn, 97, passed away on February 24, 2026.

She was born on October 24, 1928 to Rosa Pearl and Elijah M. Middleton in Miller County, Georgia. One of seven siblings of a strong farming family, she met and married the one she adored, Percy Buford Hilburn, Jr., in 1945. Together they raised six children while Percy pursued a military career with the US Army. She spoke often of how much she enjoyed their 32 years of military life and travels. A long-time resident of Florida, she moved to Cullman, Alabama in her later years.

Mrs. Hilburn was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Colonel Percy B. Hilburn, Jr., and two sons, Mr. Charles Hilburn, San Antonio, Texas and Mr. Richard Hilburn, Tallahassee, Florida. She was also preceded in death by all of her siblings. She is survived by her sons Colonel (Retired) Ron (Pam) Hilburn of Helotes, Texas; Mr. Don (Susan) Hilburn of Byron, Georgia; Mr. Larry (Peggy) Hilburn of San Marcos, Texas; and daughter Mrs. Cherie Ann (Grady) Smith of Cullman, Alabama, and daughter-in-love Mary Frederick of Tallahassee, Florida.

In one of her most favorite roles, Mrs. Hilburn was Meemaw to seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren living in Alabama, Georgia, and Texas. Aunt Sarah is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held in her hometown of Colquitt, Georgia on Friday, March 20 at Colquitt Funeral Home. Visitation with family will be at 10:00 AM with her service following at 11:00 AM. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home and Colquitt Funeral Home are coordinating arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a favorite of Mrs. Hilburn. The family also extends heartfelt thanks to the Folsom Center 2nd Floor Staff and Enhabit Hospice for providing their kind and loving care during her journey Home.

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