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03/09/2026

Mr. Freddie Graham

Funeral services for Mr. Freddie Graham will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton with Reverend Gary Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurens County. Mr. Graham died Monday, March 9, 2026.

Mr. Graham, 75, was the son of the late Virgil and Hazel Barber Graham. He was born in Dublin, GA on February 22, 1951. He was an Adrian High School “Class of 1970” graduate and had lived most of his life in Montgomery County. He was the former owner and operator of the “221 C-Store” in Soperton for 30 years and also was a salesman for Roger Wood Foods for 25 years. Freddie, as he was known to all, was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish, he loved his family and he was a Baptist by faith. His granddaughter, Markie McDaniel and four brothers, Chester, Alton, Herbert and Danny Graham, all preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lynda Thompson Graham; son, Mark Graham, both of Vidalia; daughter, Teresa (Benny) Wilkins of Mossy Head, FL; four grandchildren, Allyson (Camron) McIntyre of Florence, AL, Maja Mitchell of Mossy Head, FL, Hunter (Haley) Mitchell of Mossy Head, FL and Faith Graham of East Dublin, GA along with five great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Heath Palmer, Todd Palmer, Hunter Mitchell, Robbie Hooks, Robert Hooks and John Hooks.

Visitation will be held Wednesday night from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

The family will be located at their home at 200 Allmond Station Road, Vidalia GA in Montgomery County.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

02/24/2026

Kevin Julian Braddy

Funeral services for Mr. Kevin Julian Braddy will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Anchor of Hope Worship Center in Soperton with burial to follow in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Gilbert Posey will officiate. Mr. Braddy died Friday, February 20, 2026.

Mr. Braddy, 52, was born in Dublin, GA on August 1, 1973 and was a lifelong resident of Treutlen County. He was a graduate of Treutlen High School “Class of 1991” and attended Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College in 1992. He was a welder/millwright for Candler Machine and also worked for PCF, SAC Company, Price Company and Wayne Braddy Farms. He was an avid reader, writer, history & music buff and also loved to write poetry and draw. He was an Eagle Scout, loved anything outdoors, including hunting & fishing, any kind of dog and was a member of Hebron Holiness Church in Treutlen County. His father, Wayne Braddy, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his son, Julian Dwayne “J. D.” Braddy of Swainsboro; grandson, Brodrick Acesa “Brody” Braddy; mother, Judy Cone Braddy of Soperton; brother, Kyle Cone (April) Braddy of Soperton and two nieces, Riley (Ridge) Braddy and Braylie Braddy.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Anchor of Hope Worship Center in Soperton.

Active pallbearers will be John Phillips, Michael Chambers, Daniel Williamson, David Bell, Steve Page and Marty Edge.

Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the “Class of 1991”, Wayne B Sumner, Frankie Wade, Billy Boy Wade, John Wyatt, Ron Calhoun, Jeremy Carter, Mike Smith, Jeffery Calhoun, Brett Braddy, Wally Braddy and Clayton McCoy.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

02/23/2026

Bobby Felton Warnock

Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Felton Warnock will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the First Baptist Church, Soperton with Reverend Chad Cofield and Reverend Gilbert Posey officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery in Montgomery County. Mr. Warnock died Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Mr. Warnock, 87, was the son of the late Ira Felton Warnock & Charlie Mae Warnock. He was born in Tarrytown, GA on October 6, 1938 and was a lifelong resident of Treutlen County. He was a graduate of Treutlen High School “Class of 1959” and was retired from the Georgia DOT after 32 years of service as an engineer/surveyor. After retirement, he worked for the Treutlen County Service Center for 17 years and also Treutlen Transit for 2 years. Mr. Warnock grew up as a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church where he married his wife, Inez, and they later moved their membership to the First Baptist Church, Soperton in 1979. At FBC Soperton, he served as a Deacon, church maintenance superintendent for many years and a member of the Men’s Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the Treutlen County Fire Department for over 10 years and a United States Army Veteran. His three sisters, Betty Brett, Margaret Mizell and Jeanette Warnock and two nieces and Beth Brett and Catherine Warnock Proctor, all preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Inez Brown Warnock of Soperton; two daughters, Marsha (Glen) Stone of Tarrytown and Beverly Warnock of Fayetteville, NC; two brothers, James Warnock of Vidalia and Wyman (Cindy) Warnock of Dacula, GA; one sister, Melba Jenkins of Lawrenceville, GA; five grandchildren, Justin (Audrey) Sims, Stephanie (Anthony) Gibbs, Joseph (Kristina) Mullis, Wesley (Rebecca) Mullis and Cameron (Paula) Sharpe; 12 grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren, several nieces/nephews and cousins and Special Nephew, Ken Ricks.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Justin Sims, Joseph Mullis, Wesley Mullis, Cameron Sharpe, Jason Mullis, Joshua Mullis and Hanley Sims.

Higgs Funeral Home of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

02/22/2026

Bobby Warnock

Mr. Bobby Warnock of Soperton died Sunday morning, February 22, 2026 after an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Higgs Funeral Home of Soperton.

02/22/2026

Kevin Braddy

Mr. Kevin Braddy of Metter, formerly of Soperton, died Friday, February 20, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Higgs Funeral Home of Soperton.

01/25/2026

Jerry Bird

Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Bird of Soperton will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral with Reverend Gaynor Ridgdale officiating. Burial will be in the Beasley Cemetery in Treutlen County. Mr. Bird died Friday, January 23, 2026.

Mr. Bird, 66, was born in Winter Haven, FL on September 1, 1959 to David Bird & Clarsia Coleman Bird. He was a graduate of Vidalia High School and a retired electrician from Plant Scherer. He was extremely proud of his American Indian Heritage and he served in the Georgia Army National Guard at Fort Stewart for 12 years. He was a longtime resident of Treutlen County, loved to hunt and fish and was a Christian by faith. His father, David Bird, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his life partner of over 30 years, Evie Maddox Beasley of Soperton; his mother, Clarsia C. Gillis of Soperton; three step-daughters, Rachel (Edward) Bridges, Barbara (Chris) Tyner and Melissa Patrick, all of Soperton; brother, Douglas Gillis of Vidalia; three sisters, Carol McCumbers, Tammy Vaughn and Sharon Palmer, all of Vidalia; seven step-grandchildren, one step-great grandchild and several nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be held Monday Night from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

01/24/2026

Casie Lee Mercer King

Funeral services for Mrs. Casie Lee Mercer King will be held Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton with Brother Ray Ray Peeples officiating. Mrs. King died Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Mrs. King, 38, was born on December 31, 1987 to John Wayne Mercer and Carol Dochterman Mercer in Waycross, GA. She lived most of her life in Treutlen County where she attended Treutlen High School. She worked most of life in numerous Huddle House restaurants because she loved to serve people and was loved by everyone. She was also a housewife and homemaker for her family whom she loved very much and was Christian by faith.

She is survived by her husband, Justin King of Kennesaw; three sons, Alex and Lucas Hutcheson of Alamo and Michael Eugene King of Kennesaw; daughter, Madison Nichole Hutcheson of Kennesaw; her parents, John Wayne & Carol Mercer; three brothers, Michael & Stevie Mercer and Jonathan Waters; five sisters, Courtney, Christian & Jessica Mercer, Haley Waters and Rachel Bennett; two grandchildren, Levi and Kayden Hutcheson and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 4:00 PM.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

01/21/2026

Rose Marie Spells

Ms. Rose Marie Spells, 35, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her home in Soperton surrounded by her family.

“Our Rosie, she moved through life with a quiet strength and unwavering spirit, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her. Her resilience in the face of adversity was a beacon of inspiration and her warmth touched many of our hearts and gave us strength. She will be forever missed.”

Rosie loved listening to her country music, watching cooking shows, home renovation shows and going out to eat and being with family. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jessie & Leland Spells and her uncle Donald Spells.

Survivors include her mother, Bobbie Spells; two sisters, Stacy Spells and Amy (Anthony) Needer, all of Soperton; brother, James Spells of Reidsville; uncle, Ronald Spells of Soperton; nieces and nephews, William Needer of Vidalia, Kasey Rivera, Haley Needer, Tatum Needer, Sofia Spells, Harley Spells, Millie Spells and Penelope Rivera, all of Soperton.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton had charge of arrangements.

01/18/2026

Geneva Brooks Reid

Funeral services for Ms. Geneva Brooks Reid will be held Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. Reverend Gilbert Posey will officiate. Ms. Geneva died Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Autumn Lane Health & Rehab in Gray, GA after a brief illness.

Ms. Geneva was born on April 24, 1931 in Villa Rica, GA to William Roy Hendrix and Lula Mae Craig Hendrix. She attended school in Villa Rica and married her husband, Mayes, Sr when he got out of the Navy. After marrying, they lived in the Atlanta area and started a family. In 1955, they moved to Soperton. She began a longtime career as a seamstress at Soperton Manufacturing Company and later was co-operator of Brooks Bar-B-Q Shack in Soperton. After Mayes, Sr.’s death, she married Billie Higgs and moved to Lothair to become a farmer’s housewife. After his death, she was married to A.C. Reid of Soperton until his death. In 2022, she moved into Treutlen Health & Rehab and later moved to Autumn Lane Health & Rehab in Gray, GA until her death. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, Soperton and the Helen Perry Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Luther Mayes Brooks, Sr, Billie Higgs and A.C. Reid; her five sons, Mayes, Jr, Bill, Wayne, Gary and Danny Brooks; sister, Lois Blevin and two brothers, Harvey and Herman Hendrix.

Survivors include son, Neil (Angela) Brooks of Gray; sister, Miriam Tyson of Villa Rica; brother, J.B. (Joann) Hendrix of Duluth; eleven grandchildren, Bobby (Noel) Brooks of Simpsonville, SC, Gina (Jim) Miller of Springboro, OH, Will (Katie) Brooks of Jesup, Stewart Brooks of Jesup, Jamie Brooks, Jason (Jenna) Brooks of Soperton, Luke Brooks of Shellman’s Bluff, Kim (Jeff) Keene of Savannah, Renee (Hank) Mosley of Cedar Crossing, Nicki (Eddie) Harris of Gray and Kris (Kristen) Brooks of Gray; 28 great grandchildren, 21 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A “Special Thank You” from the family to Treutlen Health & Rehab and Autumn Lane Health & Rehab for the care and love given during her time there.

Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the First Baptist Church, Soperton PO Box 25.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

01/17/2026

Ms. Geneva H. Reid of Soperton died today. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Higgs Funeral Home of Soperton.

12/03/2025

Rosemary Attebury Duvall

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosemary Attebury Duvall will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Anchor of Hope in Soperton with Reverend Gilbert Posey and Brother Robbie Byrd officiating. Burial will be in the Carter’s Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Duvall died Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Mrs. Duvall, 79, was the daughter of the late Gerald and Evelyn Pruitt Attebury. She was born in New Harmony, IN on October 29, 1946, was a high school graduate and attended junior college in Illinois for a short time. Rosemary was a writer and had written a book of her hometown and early life in Maunie, IL. She wrote many poems, some of which were published in magazines and enjoyed by many. She was a volunteer at Scott Health & Rehab for several years where she made them laugh and cry with her stories, loved to share Christ with anyone she met and she also started one of the first Law Enforcement Support Groups in the state of Georgia which was located in Adrian, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; sister, Kathy and two brothers, Jerry and David.

Survivors include her two sons, Timothy Lee (Rachel) Duvall of Scott and Tobias Duke Duvall of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter, McKayla (Calvin) Lauderdale of DuQuoin, IL and four great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your favorite charity in Honor of Mrs. Rosemary Duvall.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

12/02/2025

Marie Ruth Phillips Harvey

Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Ruth Phillips Harvey will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the First Baptist Church Soperton with Reverend Mike Spivey officiating. Burial will be in the Phillips Cemetery in Treutlen County. Mrs. Harvey died November 20, 2025 in Seymour, IN.

Mrs. Harvey, 60, was the daughter of the late Travis Bacon and Joann Cordiero. She was born in Miami, FL on October 27, 1965 and was a high school graduate. She moved to California where she met her husband of 28 years, Wayne, and later moved with her family to Soperton in 2008 to care for her mother. A few years later, Wayne’s job moved the family to Seymour, IN where they have lived for the past 10 years. She was a housewife, a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church Soperton. As a cancer survivor, even through her long struggles with the treatments, she always provided for and loved her husband, children, grandchildren and entire family.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Wayne Harvey; three sons, Kyle Demarco, Matt Demarco and Nicolas Harvey; daughter, Kayln Clay and grandchildren, Adelaide and Elijah Clay and Hunter, Olive and Wren Demarco.

The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM at the church in Soperton.

Higgs Funeral Home {(higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) and facebook} of Soperton has charge of arrangements.

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