When peace like a river, extended your way, when sorrow like sea bellows roe.  Whatever my lot, thou have taught me to say, it is well, it is well, with my soul.  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 Mrs. Donna Jewell Barnes Stanford of Jacksonville Florida, formerly of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Born September 1, 1957, in Ocilla Georgia to Mrs. Frances Herring Barnes and Mr. Larkey Barnes.  Mrs. Stanford transitioned to her enteral home, on Monday April 16, 2024, at St. Vicent Riverside hospital in Jacksonville Florida. She leaves to cherish her memories, One son: Mr. Micheal Joseph Stanford.  Her siblings: Mr. Bobby and Mrs. Betty Barnes, Mr. Kenny and Mrs. Marylin Barnes, Mrs. Gail and Mr. James Wilkerson.  Her mother-in-law Mrs. Gerlins Stanford of Tifton Georgia, along with other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  Home going services for Mrs. Donna Jewell Barnes Stanford is planned for Monday April 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. from Barnes Family cemetery on Fery Lake Road in Enigma Georgia.  Mrs. Stanford will lie in state at the Davis Funeral home in Ocilla, Sunday afternoon 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Monday 11:00 until 1:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

I heard the voice of Jesus say, come unto me and rest.  Lie down thy weary one lie down, thy head upon my breast.  I came to Jesus as I was, weary, worn and sad.  I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad.  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. Leonard Daniel Simpson Jr. of 1208 East Baker Highway, Douglas Georgia 31535.  Born October 28,1936 in Coffee County.  Mr. Simpson received God's call to his eternal home 0n Saturday April 6, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.  He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife: Mrs. Hurley Mae Simpson of Douglas Georgia.  Their children: Ms. Shirley Simpson of Valdosta Georgia, Mrs. Jennifer Abdul Shahild of Greenville South Coralina, Mr. Earl Davis San Antonia Texas, Mr. Andre (Janice) Davis of Douglas Georgia, Mr. Cedric Davis of Douglas Georgia, Mr. Marcus (Devonia) Davis of Baltimore Maryland, Mr. Rolland (Clara) Lott of Douglas Georgia, Ms. Rosland Holden of Douglas Georgia, Mr. Willis (Debra) Lott of Ocilla Georgia and Mrs. Andrea (Kelvin) Johnson of Douglas.  His sisters: Mrs. Odessa Mizell and Mrs. Eloise Johnson along with a special care giver, Ms. Carrie Teel and numerous grands and Great grandchildren and a host of sister and brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Leonard Daniel Simpson Jr. is planned for Saturday April 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from the Little Zion Missionary Baptist church of Broxton Georgia, where Rev. Willie C. Mobley serves as pastor and will deliver the eulogy and committal.   Interment will follow in the Broxton city cemetery in Broxton Georgia.  Mr. Simpson will lie in state at the Little Zion Baptist church in Broxton, on Friday afternoon 2:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to lift the Simpson family up in prayer.

Father, 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 heartfelt sympathy that we the staff of the Davis funeral home 301, North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia, pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Mr. Raquon Ja'veyonte Tucker.  Born August 12, 1997, in Ocilla Georgia to Ms. Lakechia Tucker and Mr. Robert Lee Anderson Sr.  Mr. Tucker received God's call to his everlasting home on Friday March 22, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.  Hr. Tucker leaves to cherish his memories his parents: Ms. Lakechia Tucker and Mr. Robert Lee Anderson Sr. both of Ocilla Georgia.  His brothers: Mr. Julian Wilcox of Orange Park Florida, Mr. Chauncey Wells of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Rodrick Washington of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Demetrius and Mrs. Marsikova Laster of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Amiri Sanders of Douglas Georgia, Mr. Andre Risby of Atlanta Georgia, Mr. Robert Lee Anderson Jr. of Atlanta Georgia, Mr. Brandon Dollar of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Zyrion Tucker of Ocilla Georgia, and Mr. Kheegan Tucker of Ocilla Georgia. His sisters: Ms. Erica Riley of Tifton Georgia, Ms. Breshawna Tucker of Ocilla Georgia, Ma. Patriana Daniels of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Jessica and Mr. George Lightsey of Fitzgerald Georgia, Ms. Dedrous Laster of Ocilla Georgia, and Ms. Kelsey Russell of Atlanta Georgia.  His Grandmother Ms. Blondell Ross of Ocilla Georgia along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Raquon Ja'veyonte Tucker is planned for Sunday March 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. from the Midway Baptist church in Holt Georgia where Rev. Al Keith Milton serves as pastor.  Rev. Melvin D. Harper will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Mr. Tucker will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Saturday Morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday morning 10:00 until 12:00 noon.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

There'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.  And for each blessing we'll lift our voice in praise, without a doubt we know, that we have been revived, when we shall leave this place.  It is with our deepest sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774 pause to announce the death of Mr. Issac Donta Hardy of Ocilla Georgia.  Born March 2, 1977, in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mr. Issac Wilcox and Mrs. Veronia Hardy Wilcox. Mr. Hardy received God's call to his heavenly home on Monday March 25, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical center in Tifton Georgia, surrounded by his caring family.  Mr. Hardy leaves to cherish his memories, his wife: Mrs. Ladawnn Ewina Hardy of Ocilla Georgia.  Their children:  Ms. Kaeliyea Barthell and Ms. Mashala Barthell both of Ocilla Georgia. His mother: Mrs. Veronica Hardy Wilcox of Ocilla Georgia.  Stepdaughter: Ms. Shanda Johnson, and godson, Mr. Kyree Holland.  His siblings: Mrs. Olivia and Mr. Steve Gooden of Gainesville Georgia and Mr. Corey and Mrs. Jamie Wilcox of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  Home going services for Mr. Issac Donta Hardy are planned for Saturday April 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. from the Midway Baptist church, Highway 32 East in the Holt community, where Rev. Al Keith Milton serves as pastor and will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla Georgia.  Mr. Hardy will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning, 11:00 until 6:00 p.m., and Saturday morning 10:00 until 12:00 noon.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to lift the Hardy, Wilcox and Young families up in prayer.

What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and grief to bear.  What a privilege it is to 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 Mrs. Brenda Ann Hall Goolsby.  Born October 20, 1958, in Maimi Florida to Mr. Robert Lee Cummings and Mrs. Mary Hall (O'Neal).  Mrs. Goolsby received God's call to her enteral home on Saturday March 23, 2024, at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon Georgia surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Goolsby is survived by her children: Ms. Vermeda Golson of Douglas Georgia and Ms. Sharon Golson of Atlanta Georgia.  Her mother: Mrs. Mary Hall O'Neal of Ocilla Georgia.  Siblings: Rev David and Mrs. Catrina Wilcox of Savannah Georgia, Mrs. Jacqueline Studstill of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Emmitt O'Neal Jr. of Ocilla Georgia, along with her grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mrs. Brenda Ann Hall Goolsby is planned for Saturday March 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. from the New Bethel Baptist church, 401 East 7th street, Ocilla, where Rev. Christopher R. Douglas serves as pastor.  Her brother, Rev. David Wilcox will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Mrs. Goolsby will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday morning 10:00 until12:30 p.m.   The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

Am I a soldier of the cross?  A follower of the lamb?  And shall I fear to own his cause, or blush to speak his name?  Must I be carried to the skies on flow-er beds of ease?  While others fought to win the prize, and sail thru bloody seas.  Sure, I must fight, if I would reign.  Increase my courage, lord.  I'll bear the toils, endure the pain, supported by thy word.  It is with sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death of Mr. Willie Morris White Jr. of 401 West 5th. street of Ocilla.  Born February 2, 1965, in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Louvinia Bryant White and the late Mr. Willie Morris White Sr.  Mr. White received God's call to his eternal home on Monday March 11, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical center in Tifton Georgia.  He leaves to cherish his memories his siblings: Ms. Willie Denise White, Mrs. Louvinia and Mr. Albert White, and Ms. Ann White all of Ocilla Georgia.  Mr. Buster and Mrs. Cynthia White of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Nine Aunts, Four uncles, along with a host of In-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  Home going celebrations for Mr. Willie Morris White Jr. will be held on Saturday March 23rd. 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the St. John Baptist church on Stilla road in Wray Georgia, where Rev. Herbert Coney serves as pastor.  Rev. Randy Shelly will deliver the eulogy and committal. Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave, in Ocilla.  Mr. White will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, on Friday morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday morning 10:00 until 12:00 noon. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the White and Bryant families.