Area Obituaries

Billy “Jackie” Bennett, 77, of Nashville passed away at his home on November 17, 2023. Mr. Bennett was born in Adel on April 13, 1947, to the late Cranford Bennett & Anna Lee Miller Bennett. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Forest Hill Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Morrison officiating. Interment…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amy Pharr Hires, who left us too soon on November 17, 2023, in a tragic car accident in Adel, Ga. Amy was born on August 5, 1974, to John Dale and Carol Pharr, Amy’s light touched everyone she knew. Amy’s world revolved around her…

Mr. LeRoy Howell, 90 of Adel, Georgia passed away at his residence on November 18, 2023. Mr. Howell was born January 24, 1933 in Adel, Georgia to the late Charlie Staten “C.S.”  Howell and Myrtice Orilla Flowers Howell.  Mr. Howell was a life long resident of Cook County and a retired farmer. He was a…

Mr. Ed Jackson, age 74, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on November 15, 2023 at Pruitt Health Magnolia Manor in Moultrie, Georgia.  Mr. Jackson was born on January 26, 1949 in Colquitt County and was the son of the late James Roy Jackson and Myrtice Louise Hancock Jackson.  He lived most of his life in…

Mr. John Howard Turner, age 88, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on November 11, 2023 at Pruitt Health – Holly Hill Nursing Facility in Valdosta. He was the son of the late John Howard Turner Sr. and Ruby Pafford Touchton.  Mr. Turner was a retired retail sales associate and also was a veteran of the…

Mrs. Evelyn, a beloved member of the Adel community and a pillar of strength, left this world to be with the Father on November 8, 2023, at the age of 92. She will forever be remembered as a cherished individual who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Born and…

Carol Clayton, 52, of Nashville passed away on November 7, 2023, at her residence. Carol was born on May 30, 1971, in Ocilla to Randall and Carolyn Wynne. Among some of her life passions were fishing, shopping, and spending quality time with the ones she loved most. Her commitment to both her family and Long…

Robbie Parrish, 35 of Nashville passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center. Robbie was born October 15, 1988 in Adel. He loved attending Church of Nazarene in Nashville and was passionate about music, mostly gospel where he would sing and witness to people in the church and the many hospitals that he went…

Lila Patricia “Patsy” Purvis, 69, of Alapaha passed away on October 29, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Pat was born on January 2nd and just narrowly missed being the first baby born in Adel in 1954. She lived in South Georgia for 69 years and met the love of her life there. Pat and…

Roger Lee Bowling, 71, of Nashville passed away on November 2, 2023, at Berrien Nursing Center. Mr. Bowling was born in Bowling Fork, Kentucky on August 5, 1952, to Marcus and Lurlie Bowling.  As a young man, he served our country valiantly in the Army during the Vietnam War. After his service, Mr. Bowling was…