Obituaries

Jan 21, 2026

Jan 19, 2026

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. O'Neal Basley, Sr. will be held Friday, January 23, at 11:00AM at Springhill CME Church - Gordon, Georgia. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Mr. O’Neal Basley, Sr., was born on January 25, 1943, to the late Mr. Tommy Basley and Mrs. Marie Lewis Basley. A devoted servant of the Lord, he was a...

Jan 17, 2026

Mrs. Lousie Ruffin, 87, of McIntyre, Georgia passed Saturday, January 17, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Family will receive friends at 278 Vinson Road - McIntyre, Georgia. 

Wilkinson County Memorial Chapel - Irwinton has charge of arrangements. 

Dec 12, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Willie Ford, Jr. will be held Saturday, January 20, 2025 at 11:00AM. Location: Wilkinson County Memorial Chapel 142 Wriley Road - Irwinton, Georgia. Rev. Anderson Ford will serve as eulogist. 

Willie Ford, Jr. was born May 28, 1965 to Mr. Willie Ford, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Jean Ford. He was a member of Parker Springs...

Nov 26, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Alton “BayBay” Carswell will be held Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 12:00PM at St. John CME Church 504 College Street – Gordon, Georgia. Pastor William Horne will serve as eulogist.

Alton “BayBay” Carswell was born May 31, 1955 to the parentage of Mr. Walter Carswell, Jr. and Mrs. Mildred Austin. He transitioned to his heavenly...

Nov 8, 2025

Ms. Phyllis Bell, 59 of Irwinton, passed Saturday, November 8, 2025. Family will receive friends at the home of her mother, Mrs. Minnie Bell 2007 Asbell Road – Irwinton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Wilkinson County Memorial Chapel – Irwinton has charge of arrangements.

Oct 19, 2025

Oct 17, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Virgil Reynolds will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 11:00AM. Location: Reynolds Temple Church of God in Christ. Lee Authur Reynolds will serve as eulogist. 

Virgil Reynolds, age 68, found eternal peace and joy surrounded by loved ones on Friday, October 17, 2025. He was born to the late Superintendent Joe Reynolds and...

Oct 16, 2025

Oct 11, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Rosa Lee Ballard will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:00AM. Location: Holliman Grove Pentecostal Church - 280 Vinson Road, McIntyre, Georgia 31054. Dr. Norman White will serve as eulogist and Bishop Ridley will officiate.

Rosa Lee McClure Ballard was born Dec. 21, 1940, in Chester S.C. to the late Mr. Willie McClure...

Oct 11, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Joseph Whipple will be held Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:00AM. Location: Jordan Stream Baptist Church – Toomsboro, Georgia. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Pastor A.L Gordon will serve as eulogist.

Mr. Joseph Whipple was born on February 26, 1934, in Irwinton GA, to the late Seabron Whipple and the late Ollie Carswell...

Sep 7, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Walter Lee Knight will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Location: Calvary Hill Baptist Church - 8064 US-441 Irwinton, Georgia 31042.

Walter (Chuck) Knight was born on January 28, 1968. He attended the Wilkinson County Public Schools. He was employed at Martin Allen Gas Station for many years. He was a member...

Sep 6, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Ms. Virginia Newsome will be held Friday, September 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Fountain Grove AME Church 2137 Asbell Road Irwinton, Georgia. Rev. Darrell Mitchell will serve as eulogist.

Virginia Newsome was born August 22, 1967 to Mr. Tommy Newsome and Mrs. Alice Mae Bryant.

She attended and received her education from Wilkinson County School System...

Jul 28, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Themla E. Downing will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 1:00PM. Location: Chapel of Wilkinson County Memorial Chapel 142 Wriley Road - Irwinton. Kendrick K. Mack will serve as eulogist. Interment will follow at Cannon Quarters Cemetery - Toomsboro, Georgia. 

On Monday, July 28, 2025, the author and finisher of our fate penned the...

Jul 8, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Ms. Sara Sims will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at Brundage Mt. Baptist Church 235 Vinson Road - McIntyre, Georgia. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. James Smith will serve as eulogist.

Ms. Sara Sims best known as “Baby Cakes” was born September 19, 1963. She was born in Brooklyn...

Jun 15, 2025

Wilkinson County Memorial Chapel announces the passing of Mr. David Myrick, Jr. known as “Brusha”. Funeral arrangements are set to be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 12 Noon at Shiloh Baptist Church in Gordon, Georgia. Public viewing will be on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM Family will receive friends at the home of...

Mar 15, 2025

Celebration of Life Services are set to be held Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 1PM. Location: St. John CME – 504 College Street Gordon, GA 31031. The family will receive guests March 19-21 from 5:00PM - 8:00 PM at 140 Harberson-Walker Road Gordon, GA 31031.

Dearly beloved, Betty Jean Boyd, 73, of Gordon, GA was born to the parentage of the...

Feb 24, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Carolyn M. Snead will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00AM. Location: Fountain Grove AME Church 2137 Asbell Road Irwinton, Georgia. Interment will follow at Lewis Cemetery. Rev. Sandra Simmons will serve as eulogist. 

Carolyn Stewart Snead, age 78, of McIntyre, Georgia passed away peacefully after an extended battle with cancer. She was born...

Feb 4, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Roy T. Baker will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2:00PM. Location: Fountain Grove AME Church 2137 Asbell Road – McIntyre, Georgia. Presiding Elder Reverend Kimberly McMichael will serve as eulogist. Interment will follow at Lewis Family Cemetery 134 Dedrick Road – Irwinton, Georgia.

With a heart full of love and a life well-lived,...

Jan 27, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Ms. Helen Marie Whipple, known as "Ree" to many will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00AM. Location: Brundage Mt. Baptist Church 235 Vinson Road - McIntyre, Georgia. Dr. Wille L. Batts will serve as eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Ms. Helen Marie “Ree” Whipple was born in McIntyre, GA to the...