Area Obituaries

Douglas Wayne Faulkner, 80, of Adel, died Sunday February 4, 2024 at Southwell Medical in Adel. He was born June 4, 1943 in Cook County to the late Sly James Faulkner and the late Ethel Rowan. He was a truck driver and a man of many talents. He enjoyed wood working and fishing. He was…

Vernell Vaughn, 93, of West Berrien passed away on January 25, 2024, at Berrien Nursing Home.  Funeral services were held Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Purvis Funeral Home with Elder Jim Sandlin officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Paron Cemetery in Alapaha. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.purvisfh.com. Purvis Funeral Home was…

On Thursday, February 1, 2024, Paula O’Quinn Raley, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend in Christ passed away at home at the age of 75 following an extended illness. Paula was born on September 27, 1948 in Adel, Georgia to Paul McCullough O’Quinn and Delilah Mae Griffin O’Quinn.  Paula was a near life-long resident of…

Mrs. Lois Musselwhite, a Cook County resident for over 75 years, died on January 20 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta.  She was 109 years old. Mrs. Musselwhite grew up in Porterdale, GA, a small mill town southeast of Atlanta and was the daughter of John Bly Williams and Nettie Carroll Williams.  After graduating from…

“A great soul serves everyone all the time.  A great soul never dies.  It brings us together again and again.” Maya Angelou Willie D. Batchelor was a visionary leader that left an enduring legacy to his family and his community.  He was never one to meet a stranger and always had a bright smile and kind words for…

Estella T. Churn was born on January 21, 1939, and on January 18, 2024, she answered the Master’s call.  Estella was a person who loved people, especially her children. She was a Pink Lady for Adel Memorial Hospital for many years, a member of the Red Hat Society, a Lenox City Council Woman for many…

Sharlene Tyson, 73, of Sparks, passed away at Colquitt Regional Hospital on Friday, January 19, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1950, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sharlene has spent much of her life serving others as a CNA specializing in home care. It was no surprise that she excelled in this job because of the kindness…

Brenda Redding, 78, of Adel passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Brenda was born to the late Kinlaw and Irene Baker Cannon on February 20,1945, in Nashville, GA. She had a love for making beautiful flower arrangements that brought joy to those around her. Brenda also found peace in fishing and…

Gladys Parks, 84, of Valdosta passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at her home. Gladys was born to the late Kin and Ruth Lott Giddens on January 9, 1940, in Kirkland, GA. She was a compassionate and devoted caretaker. Gladys touched the lives of many with her kindness and selflessness. Her unwavering dedication to helping others…

Alma Moakley, 83, of Adel, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home. Alma was born to the late John and Ella Mae Rowell Cooper on October 22, 1940, in Douglas, GA. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures. Alma was a true homemaker who loved to crochet, sew, and cook. Growing flowers brought her…