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Mrs. Nella Jean Barthell Tyson

Nella TysonServant of God well done, rest from thy love employ.  Ther battle is fought, the victory is won, enter thy master's joy.  A voice a midnight came, she started up to hear, a mortal arrow, pierced her frame, she fell but felt no fear.  It is with heartfelt sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Mrs. Nella Jean Barthell Tyson of 708 North Lincoln street, Ocilla Georgia   31774.  Born Tuesday March 13, 1951, in Osierfield Irwin county Georgia to the late Mrs. Ella Mae Williams Barthell and the late Mr. Joe Barthell Jr.  Mrs. Tyson received God's call to her heavenly home on Thursday April 30, 2026 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas Georgia surrounded with her loving and devoted family. Mama (Ms. Nella, Mama Nella, Ma) as she was known in the community and church leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 53 years: Mr. Aldene Tyson of Ocilla Georgia.  their children: Mrs. Lovonda and Mr. Lamont Edge of Ocilla Georgia, and Mrs. Chrisie and Mr. Deon Fuller of Kingsland Georgia.  Grandchildren: Mrs. Miya and Mr. Jonn Hall of Cordele Georgia, Ms. D'Netria Hall, Ms. D'Shonna Hall and Mr. Ramont Edge all of Ocilla Georgia. Ms. Kiyah Fuller and Mr. Tariq Fuller both of Kingsland Georgia.  Her siblings: Mrs. Betty Brown of Albany Georgia, Mrs. Linda Wilcox of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mrs. Alice Ruth of Savannah Georgia, Mr. Joe and Mrs. Mary Barthell of Wichita Kansas.  A special niece, Mrs. Valarie Pope of Savannah Georgia.  Brother and sister in laws: Mrs. Wanda and Rev. James Sams of St. Augustine Florida, and Mr. Maurice and Mrs. Charlene Moss of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Seven great grandchildren along with a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mrs. Nella Tyson is planned for Tuesday May 5, 2026 at 12:00 noon, from the New Bethel Missionary Baptist church, 401 East 7th. street, Ocilla Georgia, where Rev. Dr. James Dexter Taylor Sr. serves as pastor and will deliver the eulogy and entombment.  Entombment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. Ocilla.  Mrs. Tyson will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Monday morning 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements for Mrs. Nella Barthell Tyson.  Please continue to lift the Tyson and Barthell families up in prayer.  We like to Thank each of you for your prayers and support that you have shown during the illness and passing of mama, may God and his angels continue to watch over of each of you is our prayer, love the Tyson and Barthell Families.

Mr. Douglas Jermone Johnson Sr.

Douglas JohnsonSweet holy spirit, sweet, heavenly dove, stay right here with us, filling us with your love.  And for these blessing, we lift our hearts with praise, without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived 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 and homegoing celebrations for Mr. Douglas Jermone Johnson Sr.  Born Sunday January 1, 1967, in Miami Dade county Florida, to the late Mrs. Ida George Johnson and the late Mr. Matthew Johnson Sr.  Mr. Johnson received God's call to his everlasting home on Friday April 24, 2026, in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County Georgia.  He leaves to cherish his memories, his children: Ms. Danielle Johnson of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Diamond Johnson of Tampa Florida, Mr. Desmond Johnson of Tampa Florida, Mr. Douglas Jermone Johnson Jr. of Fort Lauderdale Florida, and Mr. Willie Lewis of Bermingham Alabama. Two sisters: Ms. Jennifer Johnson of Ocilla Georgia, and Ms. Betty Johnson of Miami Florida.  Aunts: Mrs. Roxie Ross Davis and Mrs. Madelene Georgia both of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Douglas Jermone Johnson Sr.is planned for Saturday May 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from Greater Grace Church 801 East 4th. Street in Ocilla where the pastor Rev. Calvin Ross will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Mr. Johnson 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 for Mr. Douglas Jermone Johnson Sr. Please continur to lift the Johnson and George Families up in prayer.

Mr. Bennie Dainels Sr.

Bennie DainelsFather, we stretch our hands to Thee, No other help we know;  If you withdraw yourself from us, we have nowhere to go.  It is with heavy hearts, the Davis Funeral Home 301 North Oak street; Ocilla Georgia 31774, pause to announce the death and Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Bennie Dainels Sr. of 1601 Alderman Drive, Douglas Georgia 31533.  Born Friday February 27, 1948 to the late Mrs. Eula Mae Johnson Daniels and the late Mr. Gilbert Daniels.  Mr. Daniels received God's call to his everlasting home on Thursday April 9, 2026 at Wilson's Health Care Center in Albany Georgia.  He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted Wife: Mrs. Evan Goolsby Daniels of Douglas Georgia. Their children: Mr. Bennie Wilson of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Dwight Daniels of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Bennie Daniels Jr. of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Sheena Nacole Jenkins of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Torris Ellis of Ocilla Georgia,  Mrs. LaKosha and Mr. Marlon Riley of Douglas Georgia, and his God children: Mr. King Curtis of Broxton Georgia, Ms. Lara Michelle Daniels of Ashburn Georgia, and Zendaya Wright of Douglas, Georgia.  His sisters: Mrs. Ethel Byrd of Atlanta Georgia and Ms. Annie B. Daniels of Ocilla Georgia along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Bennie Daniels Sr. is planned for Saturday April 18, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. from the Pleasant Grove 1st Baptist Church 217 East 7th street, Ocilla Georgia where Rev. James C. Curtis Sr. serves as Pastor and will deliver the Eulogy and Committal.  Mr. Daniels will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home in Ocilla, Friday morning 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday morning 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla City Cemetery at 700 North Oak Street in Ocilla.  The Davis Funeral Home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements for Mr. Bennie Daniels Sr.  Please continue to pray for the Goolsby and Daniels Families.

Mrs. Rosetta Everson Moses

Rosetta E. MosesThere's a sweet, sweet sprit in this place, and I know that it's the spirit of the lord.  There's a sweet expression on each face, and I know that it's the presence of the lord.  Sweet holy spirit, sweet heavenly dove, stay right here with us, shadow us with your love.  It is with sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia, pause to announce the death of Mrs. Rosetta Everson Moses of Ocilla Georgia.  Born Saturday, December 25, 1948, in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Ardelia Marshall Everson and the late Mr. Thomas Everson.  Mrs. Moses received God's call to her heavenly home on Tuesday April 7, 2026, at Pruitt health Care in Fitzgerald Georgia.  She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Mr. Lemoria Moses Jr. of Bonaire Georgia, and Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Yolanda Moses of Atlanta Georgia, along with a host of grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  Homegoing celebrations far Mrs. Rosetta Everson Moses are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Davis Funeral Home of Ocilla.  The Davis Funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements for Mrs. Rosetta Everson Moses.  Please continue to lift the Everson and Moses families up in prayer.

Mr. Marquvious Westbrook

Marquvious WestbrookI must tell Jesus, all of my trials, I cannot bear these burdens alone. In my destress he kindly will help me.  He ever loves and cares for his own.   I must tell Jesus all of my troubles, he is a kind, compassionate, friend.  If I but ask him, he will deliver, make all of my troubles, quickly an end and so on the hymn goes. 

It is with heavy hearts, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia 31774 pause to announce the death of Mr. Marquavious Westbrook of 107 North Roosevelt Street, Ocilla Georgia.  Born Wednesday June 21, 2006, in Macon Bibb County Georgia to Ms. Marrietta Westbrook.  Mr. Westbrook received God's call to his eternal home on Sunday April 5, 2026, at the Irwin County hospital in Ocilla Georgia. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his parents: Mrs. Marrietta and Mr. Steve Walker of Ocilla Georgia. His sister Ms. Miracle Harris of Ocilla Georgia.  Grandparent; Mrs. Betty Brown of Albany Georgia and Mr. Williford and Mrs. Betty Westbrook of Fitzgerald Georgia, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends. 

Home going celebrations for Mr. Marquavious Westbrook are planned for Saturday April 11, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from the Irwin County high school gym, 149 Chiefton Circle, Ocilla Georgia.  His uncle, pastor Timothy Westbrook, will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Friendship Missionary Baptist church cemetery located on the Ten Mile Road, Fitzgerald Georgia   Mr. Westbrook 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 for Mr. Marquavious Westbrook.  Please continue to lift the Westbrook family up in prayer.

Mr. Raymond Wilcox

Raymond WilcoxOh, far a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly friend. A light that shines upon the road, that leads us to the lamb, and so on the hymn goes. it is with heavy hearts, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia 31774 pause to announce the death of Mr. Raymond Wilcox of Ocilla. Born Tuesday November 20, 1951, in Ocilla Irwin County Georgia to the late Mrs. Willie Mae Young Wilcox and the late Mr. Willie C. Wilcox. Mr. Wilcox received his call to his enteral home on Thursday April 2, 2026 at Pruitt health Care in Ocilla Georgia. He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Mrs. Wendy and Mr. Ronald Dyous of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Letitia and Mr. Garfield Green of Nahunta Georgia, and Mr. Christopher Brooklin of Atlanta Georgia. One sister Ms. Rosa Anderson of Fitzgerald Georgia along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Home going celebrations for Mr. Raymond Wilcox are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Davis funeral home of Ocilla. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements for mr. Raymond Wilcox. Please continue to lift the Wilcox family up in prayer.

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