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Mr. Wayne Koreem Anderson Jr.

WayneAndersonSweet Holy spirit, sweet heavenly dove, stay right here with us, shadow us with your love.  And with each blessing, we'll lift our voice in praise, without a doubt we know, that we have been reviled, when we shall leave this place.  It is with sincere sympathy, the Davis Funeral home, 301 North Oak Street Ocilla Georgia 31774, pause to announce the death of Mr. Wayne Koreem Anderson Jr.  Born September 4. 1976 in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Linda Washington Anderson, and the late Mr. Wayne Koreem Anderson Sr.  Mr. Anderson received God's call to his eternal home on Monday July 22, 2024, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta Georgia.  Coreem leaves to cherish his memories, his children: Omar Gasper Anderson, Giovanni Gaspar Anderson, Jordan Anderson, and Michael Anderson all of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Granddaughters: Gabriella Gaspar and Alayah Gaspar both of Fitzgerald Georgia.  His sister and brother-in-law: Mr. Mark and Mrs. Ladonna Anderson Johnson of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  A celebration of love for Mr. Wayne Koreem Anderson Jr. is planned for a later date and will be announced by the Davis funeral home of Ocilla.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Anderson and Washington families.

Ms. Laveta Mobley

Laveta MobleyI heard the voice of Jesus say, come unto me and rest. Lie down thy weary one, lie down, thy head upon by breast.  I came to Jesus as I was, wearied wound and sad.  I found in him a resting place and he has made me glad.  It is with sadness in our heart, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia, 31774 pause to announce the death of Ms. Laveta Mobley.  Born October 3, 1945, in Wray, Irwin County Georgia to the late Mrs. Fannie Wilder Mobley and the late Mr. Richard Mobley.  Ms. Mobley received her heavenly call On Sunday July 7, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas Georgia.  She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter: Ms. Zelda Gaskin of Stockwood New Jersey, her granddaughter: Ms. Tianna Williams of Jacksonville Florida, her brother: Mr. Rayfield Mobley of Jacksonville Florida, a special nephew: Mr. Stanley and Mrs. Paula Gaskin of Clearmont Florida, along with a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  Home going services for Ms. Lavata Mobley is planned for Saturday July 20, 2024, at 1:00 from the New Bethel Baptist church, 401 East 7th. street Ocilla Georgia, where Rev. Christopher R. Douglas serves as pastor.  Rev. Charles A. Anderson Sr. will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Graham family cemetery on Corn Flower Rd. Holt Georgia.  Ms. Mobley will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Mobley family.

Mr. Gregory Williams

Gregory WilliamsO far a closer walk with God, a clam and heavenly friend.  A light that shine upon the road, that leads us to the lamb.  It is with sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Mr. Gregory Leon Williams of Warner Robins Georgia.  Born July 20, 1961, in Ocilla Georgia to the Elnora Hawkins Williams and the late Mr. Leroy Williams Sr.  Mr. Williams received God's call to his heavenly home on Sunday June 30, 2024, at Macon Rehab center, Macon Georgia.   He leaves to cherish his memories a special niece: Ms. Zondria Moore of Warner Robins Georgia.  His Siblings: Mr. Leroy Williams, of Moca, Puerto Rico, Mrs. Edith Mithcell of Macungie Pa., Mrs. Sandra and Mr. Gerald Green of Edgewater, Florida, Mrs. Cheryl and Mr. Frederick Lewis of Milton Florida and Mr. Carlton and Mrs. Voya Williams of McDonough, Georgia along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  Home going celebrations for Mr. Gregory Williams is planned for Saturday July 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. from the Davis funeral home chapel in Ocilla.  Rev. James Curtis will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Dunlap/Hawkins cemetery, Lax Georgia.  Mr. Williams will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to lift the Williams family up in prayer.

Mrs. Cynthia Dianetta Pettiford Woodard

Cynthia WoodardO far a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly friend.  A light to shine up on the road, that leads me to the lamb. Where is the Blessedness that I knew, when First I saw the lord?  Where is the soul refreshing view of Jesus and his word?    It is with sadness in our heart that the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Mrs. Cynthia Dianetta Pettiford Woodard, of Ocilla.  Born March 14, 1960, in Tifton Georgia to the late Mrs. Rosa Lee Hall Pettiford and Rev. Edsel Pettiford Sr.  Mrs. Woodard received God's call to her everlasting home on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Irwin County Hospital in Ocilla Georgia surrounded by her devoted family.  She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband: Mr. Terry Woodard of Ocilla Georgia.  Their children:  Mr. Vertis and Mrs. Wendy Lane Jr. of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Monica Rawls of Cartersville Georgia, Mr. Machael and Ms. Brooke Carroll Lane of Blackshear Georgia, Mr. Demitrius and Mrs. Tosha Lane of Cartersville Georgia, Ms. Shaquita Woodard of Fitzgerald Georgia and Mr. Terrance Woodard of Atlanta Georgia.  Her father: Rev. Edsel Pettiford Sr. of Tifton Georgia.  Her Siblings: Mr. Edsel and Mrs. Velma Pettiford Jr. Mr. Ronnie Pettiford, Mr. Thomas Pettiford, Mrs. Gwendolyn and Mr. Bobby Green, Ms. Selena Pettiford all of Tifton Georgia and Mr. Dewayne and Mrs. Bridgett Hall of Milledgeville Georgia along with a host of grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mrs. Cynthia Pettiford Woodard is planned for Saturday July 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. from the St. Phillips Missionary Baptist church 505 East 5th street Ocilla Georgia, where Rev. Fredrick Sanders serves as pastor, and will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave in Ocilla.  Mrs. Woodard will lie is state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday Morning 10:30 until 12:00 noon.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Woodard and Pettiford families. 

Mr. George Willie Hyman

George HymanWhat a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear.  What a privilege it is to carry, everything to God in prayer.  Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh what needless pains we bear.  All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer, and so on the hymn goes.  It is with sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774 pause to announce the death of Mr. George Willie Hyman of Fayetteville North Coralina formerly of Mystic Georgia.  Born October 13, 1951, in Mystic Georgia to the late Mrs. Mattie Bell Crumedy Hymn and the late Mr. James Hymn.  Mr. Hymn received God's call to his eternal home, on Monday morning June 24, 2024, at Carolina Rehab Center of Cumberland, in Fayetteville North Carolina.  He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 37 years: Mrs. Janice Brown Hyman of Fayetteville North Carolina.  His son: Mr. Lamont Mayo of Tifton Georgia. His siblings: Ms. Helen Baker of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mrs. Rosie and Mr. Monroe Crockett of St. Petersburg Florida, Ms. Patricia Turner of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Charlotte Middlebrooks of Mystic Georgia, Mr. Larry and Mrs. Gussie Hyman of Fitzgerald Georgia, and Mr. James and Mrs. Sharon Hyman of Columbia South Carolina, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A home goings celebration for Mr. George W. Hyman is planned for Saturday Juned 29, 2024 at 12:00 noon from the Pine Bloom Missionary Baptist church, Mystic Georgia where Rev. Ronald Dixon serves as pastor and will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Mr. Hyman will lie in state Friday morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla.  Interment will follow in the Oak Grove cemetery, Highway 32 West, Irwinville Georgia.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Hyman and Brown families. 

Ms. Shenika Shantee' Brown

Shanika BrownWhat a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear.  What a privilege it is to carry, everything to God in prayer. Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh what needless pain we bear.  All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer.  It is with sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Ms. Shenika Shantee' Brown of 124 Taylor Circle, Fitzgerald Georgia. 

Born May 26, 1974, in Maimi Dade County Florida, to Mrs. Jennifer Brown and the late Mr. J. C. Brown. Ms. Brown received God's call to her eternal home on Sunday June 16, 2024, at Emory university Hospital in Atlanta Georgia, she is survived by her parents: Mrs. Jennifer and Mr. Jimmie Turner of Fitzgerald Georgia. Siblings: Mr. Alan Wade Whitman, Mr. Julius Paul Brown, Mr. Bishop Sparky Wense, Mr. Regionald Turner, Mrs. Angela Pruitt, Mrs. Jaymi Cree White, and Ms. Michelle Flagg.  Her loving Fur babies: Salt and Pepper, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends. 

A home going celebration for Ms. Shenika Shantee' Brown is planned for Saturday June 22, 2024, at 12:00 noon from the Holsey Chapel Christan Methodist Episcopal Church at 515 East Suwanee Street in Fitzgerald Georgia where Rev. Jarius Sanford serves as pastor.  Rev. Douglas Taylor will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Evergreen city cemetery, Evergreen Road, Fitzgerald Georgia.  Ms. Brown will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Brown and Turner Families. 

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