All Obituaries

James Randy Higgs James “Randy” Higgs of Quitman entered into rest on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Higgs was the son of the late Charles and Mary McGaha Higgs.  Randy was a person with a big heart that was always willing to lend a hand and help folks out. Randy loved to hunt and fish and his fish fry’s were said to be the best. Randy was a butcher and loved what he did. A big part of the enjoyment of his job was being able to help the people he...

Benjamin Frank Miller of Quitman passed away on September 29, 2023. He married his wife, Karen, on July 23, 1998. Benjamin had a love for horses and spent a lot of time helping young people and teaching them about horses. He had many nieces and nephews that he doted on and considered his children. He is survived by his wife: Karen Miller; sister: Eloise Simmons of Brunswick; step-son: Matthew O'Berry; nephews: Snook Strickland, Lee Miller, Bill Miller, Charlie Miller, Donnie Miller,...

Mr. William D. Edmondson of Quitman passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday August 21, 2023. Mr. Edmondson was the son of the late James Coleman Edmondson and Ada Bell Willis Edmondson. Mr. Edmondson enjoyed farming. He loved his cows, cotton, and had a special place in his heart for his dogs. His favorite pastime was to ride around his farm and watch the classic westerns. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jean Edmondson, sons; Tracy Alan (Leanne...

Kelly Nicole Courson Corbett passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1984 in Hahira, Georgia to Lester Busby Courson and Stacy Lawler Harper.  Kelly was a Christian and had a heart bigger than the moon. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, and friend. The love she had for her family was boundless and she was fiercely protective of the people she cared about. Kelly was selfless and would give someone the shirt off her back. She saw the good in people...

Martha ‘Martie’ Elizabeth Floyd Batts of Quitman passed away May 28, 2023.  Martie served as a nurse and an activities coordinator at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman for many years. She loved her job and enjoyed spending time with the residents.  Martie was an avid athlete in her high school days and her adult life. She played on the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office softball team. She also supported her children in their athletic endeavors. She loved spending...

Carol Goehring of Quitman passed away May 5, 2023 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman, Ga,.    Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

Ms. Betty Barker Davis, or Mama to her children and Mamaw to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was the most loving, kind, and compassionate woman. She loved spending time with family and friends, square dancing with her husband, and enjoying time with her grandchildren. She loved spending her free time at the beach. She is survived by her son: Rusty (Glenda) Taylor; daughter: Amy K. Taylor; grandchildren: Brent (Tammy) Taylor, Becky Taylor, Alaina (Cody) Taylor Bourff, Aislinn...

Mrs. Brenda Rushe, age 64 of Valdosta, passed on to her heavenly home on Friday, April 28, 2023. Brenda retired from South Georgia Medical Center after 25 years working as a medical/oncology transcriptionist. Brenda loved her family and friends and was a fierce Cleveland Browns fanatic. She also enjoyed fishing, riding horses, and loved watching Vampire Diaries. She will be missed by all who loved her. Brenda is survived by her husband of 47 years: Jeffery Rushe; her daughter Jessica...

Nina Horton Mrs. Nina Horton passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Thelma Boggs Adams. Mrs. Horton loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed shooting pool and listening to her friends and family sing karaoke. She was an awesome mom. Mrs. Horton is survived by her husband Jesse Wayne Horton; Son: John (Ashley) Horton; Daughters: Mary Jane (Buck) Poucher, Barbara Lynn...

Horace James “Jimmy” Stahl of Quitman passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023.  Jimmy was a proud Christian family man who loved spending time with and cooking meals for his family, especially during the holidays. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed gardening with his grandkids.  Jimmy was a member of Hickory Head Baptist Church. He enjoyed quite a few hobbies. Some of his favorites were fishing (especially at St. George Island), raising chicken and quail, and hunting....