Mr. Jimmy L. “Shorty” Chambless, Jr., 56, of Sylvester died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his residence. The funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Banks Funeral Home. Rev. Cathy Johnson officiated. Mr. Chambless was born on October 12, 1961 in Sylvester to the late Jimmy Lewis Chambless, Sr….
Mr. Jim Bridges, Jr., 54, of Sylvester died Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his residence. The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Isabella Baptist Church interment followed in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Rev. Jason Jones officiated. Mr. Bridges was born on November 11, 1963 in Worth County to Jimmie…
On the beautiful, sunny afternoon of Saturday, March 31, 2018, Edward Lee Autry, Sr., 86, of Sumner, went peacefully to his heavenly home with his family surrounding him with love. He had suffered with declining health for several years. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Wright’s Chapel Baptist…
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wilks are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter on April 14. Lindsay Bass is the daughter of Pat and Wayne Wilkes. The bride to be has two children, her son Dakota Shearer, and daughter, Katherine Shearer. Stephon Bass is her brother. Lindsay is from Sylvester, and…
(StatePoint) April is Financial Literacy Month, providing the perfect opportunity to actively engage kids on the topic of money. “Even young children should learn about basic money concepts, like saving for a goal and spending only what you can afford,” says Alison Summerville, business administration executive and head of Corporate Citizenship at Ally Financial. “Building…
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Mr. Joel Anthony Rogers, 64, of Sylvester died Monday, March 19, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The funeral service was held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in the Smoak Cemetery in Warwick. The Rev. Mike Carter officiated. Mr. Rogers was born on January…
Mr. Wendell Luke, 59, of Worth County died on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Phoebe Worth Medical Center. The funeral service was held at 3:00 PM on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Pine Hill Church interment followed in the Pine Hill Church Cemetery. Rev. Walt Tompkins and Rev. Tim Henry officiated. Mr. Luke was born…
Mrs. Warine P. Boone, 87, of Sylvester died Tuesday March 20, 2018 at Phoebe Worth Medical Center. A Graveside service was held at 2:00 PM on Friday March 23, 2018 at Pinecrest Memory Gardens in Moultrie. Mr. Bill Boone officiated. Mrs. Boone was born in Worth County on March 21, 1930 to the late Emerald…
The Worth County Rams Touchdown Club is hosting the first annual Miss Southern Spirit Pageant to be held on April 21st starting at 4pm. The contestant fee is $50. There will be divisions from Baby to Ms. If you are interested in an application, please contact Lynn Manley at 229-272-4356 or Missy Dobbins at 229-206-2514….
Mrs. Mary K. Rigsby, 78, of Tifton died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her residence. The funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Northside Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Cargle, Rev. Jerry Cooper and Mr. Craig Goodman officiated. Mrs. Rigsby was born on November…
