All Obituaries

Gregory "Greg" Joseph Soyke, 48, of Adel, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, surrounded by his family at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born June 8, 1974 in Oakland, CA, but spent most of his life in Binghamton, NY and in Adel, GA. Greg was a master carpenter by trade, and his hobbies included cooking, woodworking, riding motorcycles and spending time with his family.         Greg is survived by his mother Helen Soyke;...

Gwen Arrendale, 82 of Quitman passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Presbyterian Home Quitman. Gwen was born July 20, 1940 to the late Ervin & Marjorie Gay. She worked at the ASCS office in Brooks County for many years. Along with her late husband, John, they were pecan growers. Survivors include her grandson, Chad (Jocelyn) Arrendale of Morven; great grandchildren, Karlie Arrendale, and Kelbie Arrendale; and daughter in law, Dianne Arrendale of Morven. Gwen was preceded in...

Rosa Mae Hodge, 89 of Quitman, GA passed away on July 30, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 4, 1933 to the late Dallas & Bonnie Mary Smith Sapp. She enjoyed her chickens and flowers, but mostly she enjoyed fishing. Survivors include her children, Wayne (Glenda) Hodge of Quitman, Carolyn Mae (Buddy) Simpson of Valdosta, Rose Marie Howell of Quitman, and Laurie Ann Wood of Quitman; grandchildren, Gene (Sarah) Tyler, Matt Tyler, Cindy Tyler, Julie (Greg)...

Helen Josephine "Jo" Holt passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at the age of 83.  Jo, a native of Horry County, S. Carolina, was born June 3, 1939 to the late John Bert Prince, Jr.  & Marie Gaskins Prince. After graduation from Loris High School, she attended Wake Forest University and then Stetson University, where she received a BA in Business Education in 1960.  In 1960, Jo began her first year of teaching at Edgewater...

Mrs. Doris Vinson, 75 of Nashville passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Vinson was born December 7, 1946 to the late Clayton & Ada Varnadore Morgan. She attended Pineview Holiness Baptist Church and was a volunteer for Peanut Butter and Jesus Ministry.  Survivors include her son, Jerry R. (Windy) Curtis of Louisana; grandchildren, Krystal (Jon) Hynes, and Courtney Curtis; brother, Harvey "Junior" (Brenda) Morgan of Nashville; and two step...

Curtis Cortesi, 59 of Adel passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He enjoyed listening to music, working on vehicles, and loved his dog, Whiskey. Survivors include his mother, Gloria Hisaw of Adel; brothers, Elliott (Sherry) Cortesi of Lawrencville, GA, Carroll Hisaw of Interlache, Fl, Greg (Tracy) Cortesi of Phoenix, AZ, Marshall (Julie) Hisaw of Adel, and Douglas Hisaw of Adel; sisters, Gloria (Wayne) Neeley of Warner Robins, GA, and Loretta...

Hester Gregory, 96 of Quitman passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born April 21, 1926 in Manchester Kentucky to the late Houston & Oma Brock Root. Mrs. Gregory has been a resident of Brooks County since 1980 after moving from Brownsburg Indiana. She is one of 11 children.   Survivors include her two daughters, Kathy Rountree of Quitman, and Mattie Sue Johnson of Hudson, Florida; three sons, Ed Gregory of Moultrie, Gary Gregory of...

Mrs. Betty Gandy, 80 of Lenox passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her residence of daughter. Mrs. Gandy was born May 26, 1942 to the late Wilburn & Eunice Hiers Hayes.  Survivors include her husband, Homer Gandy of Lenox; daughter, Voncille Gandy White of Tifton; son, Michael Gandy; granddaughter, Katie (Alex) Dekle of Tifton; great grandchildren, Bo Dekle and Finn Dekle. A private service will be held at Lenox Cemetery. 

Mr. Robert S. "Bobby" Williams, 86, of Quitman, Georgia, joined heaven’s choir as lead tenor on July 16, 2022! Bobby was born in Quitman, the son of Marion and Ola Lee Williams. He grew up to quickly become a performing artist in a large gospel music family, even recording a few records. At 13 he stole a logging truck and was hooked on automobiles. This was his first passion, but not his last. Bobby had a strong sense of faith. At an early age, he committed himself to serving...

Mr. William Ralph Barker, 74 of Quitman passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at South Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Barker was born August 28, 1947 to the late Ralph Brinson Barker & Ruby Taylor Barker. He was avid collector of many things. Survivors include his brother, Ronald (Shirley) Barker of Toccoa, GA; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Mr. Barker was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Hayes. A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 2:00...