Area Obituaries

“The best portion of a good man’s life is his little nameless, unencumbered acts of kindness and of love.” – William Wordsworth Henry Sidney Futch was born on December 3, 1939 in Adel, Georgia. On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, in the comfort of his own home, Sidney, 82, passed into the arms of his Lord…

Marie Delarosa, 49 of Adel passed away January 5, 2022 due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident. She was born March 9, 1972 in Tifton and spent most of her childhood in Tifton and later she moved to Cook County. After graduating from high school, she attended Moultrie Tech and received her Practical Nursing…

Mr. John Dick Hooks, Jr., 76 John Dick Hooks, Jr. was born on July 6, 1945 to the loving parents, John D. Hooks, Sr. and Louisa Williams. John was a spontaneous, yet funny kind of guy. He loved football and his favorite team was the New York Giants. John received Christ at an early age,…

Mr. Benjamin Wayne “Ben” Forte, 52 Benjamin Wayne “Ben” Forte of Thomasville passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born on January 8, 1969 at Moody Air Force Base, GA, he was the son of the late Rema Wayne Forte and Nancy Boynton Forte. Ben graduated from…

Mr. Jeff Ray, 63 of Adel passed away at his residence. Mr.Ray was born December 8, 1957 to the late Thomas & Irene Grantz Ray. He worked at as a construction superintendent before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Ray of Adel; daughter, Stephanie Marguerite Hamilton of Colorado; brothers, Steve (Robin) of FL, and David…

Robert E. Tribble, 86, of Manchester, GA passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at West Georgia Hospice, LaGrange. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022, at Meriwether Memory Gardens with Rev. Len Strozier officiating. Mr. Tribble was born September 15, 1935 in Lavonia, GA, the son of Robert Orr Tribble and…

John David McDonald, Jr., 58, of Sparks passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his residence. David was born July 20, 1963 in Brunswick, Ga. He graduated from Lowndes High School and attended VSU and attained a degree in finance. David had a great love for body building and was a participant in the GA.…

Mr. Thomas Plair, Sr., 72, of Enigma passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Plair was born January 5, 1949 to the late Sam Thomas & Nellie Smith Plair. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycles, and to scratch lottery tickets. Mr. Plair loved his dogs. Survivors include his children, Marita Jo Plair…

Kathy “Starr” Payne Moore, 72, of Hahira passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service was held for Mrs.Moore at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 1, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. Ben Martin offered a eulogy. Mrs.Moore will be laid to rest at a later date.…

Mrs. Dora Boatright, 83 of Sparks passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Boatright was born May 23, 1938 to the late Robert & Rebecca Worley Chaney. She was born in Georgia, but lived in Florida most of her life. Mrs. Boatright was a sweet, generous, and loving person. She enjoyed talking…