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Ms. Ola Mae Reid

Ola Mae ReidWhen peace like a river, attendeth my way.  When sorrow like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot thou hath taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.  It is with sorrow in our hearts, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia   31774 pause to announce the death of Ms. Ola Mae Reid of 6984 Annie Walk, Stonecrest Georgia formerly of Ocilla Georgia. 

Born Monday September 7, 1959, In Ocilla, Irwin County Georgia to the late Mr. James and the late Mrs. Emma Reid.  Ms. Reid received God's call to her everlasting home on Thursday September 19, 2026 at her home in Stonecrest Georgia.   She leaves to cherish her memories her children: Mrs. Ebony Reid of Stonecrest Georgia, and Ms. Jalisa Reid of Jonesboro Georgia.  Grandchildren: Bella Grace Gunter and Glais H. Gunter III both of Stonecrest Georgia.  Her siblings: Ms. Wilma Jean Reid of Valdosta Georgia, and Mr. Alfred Reid of Ocilla Georgia along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends. 

Homegoing celebrations for Ms. Ola Mae Reid is planned for Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from Rehoboth Fellowship Church 601 East Pine Street, Ocilla, where pastor Melvin D. Harper III serves as pastor and will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave.  Ms. Reid 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 arrangement for Ms. Ola Mae Reid.  Please continue to lift the Reid family up in prayer.

Mr. Jimmie Turner

Jimmie TurnerServant of God well done rest from thy love employ. The battle is fought; the victory is won. Enter thy master's joy. A voice at midnight came,he started up to hear. A mortal arrow pierced his frame; he fell but felt no fear: and so, on the hymn goes.

It is with sadness in our heart, the Davis Funeral Home 301 North Oak Street Ocilla Georgia 31774, pause to announce the death of Mr. Jimmie Turner of 124 Taylor Circle, Fitzgerald Georgia 31750. Born Wednesday February 5, 1941, in Cuthbert Georgia to the late Mrs. Ora Bell Taylor Turner and the late Mr. Willie Turner. Mr. Turner received God's call to his eternal home on Monday morning February 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his devoted family.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife: Mrs. Jennifer Whitman Turner of Fitzgerald Georgia. Their children: Mrs. Ronda and Mr. Ralph Gerrierre of Stockbridge Georgia, Mrs. Regina Michelle Flagg of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Reginald and Mrs. France Turner,Sr. of Guyton Georgia, Mr. Alan and Mrs. Carlette Whitman of Chester Peak Virgina, Mr. Julis Paul and Mrs. Pashina Brown of Fitzgerald Georgia, and Mrs. Angelia and Mr. Johnny Pruitt of Fitzgerald Georgia. His siblings: Mr. Johny Turner of Fitzgerald Georgia and Mrs. Patricia Cumming of Kalleen Texas, along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends. 

Home going celebrations for Mr. Jimmie Turner is planned for Sunday February 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from the Holsey Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 515 East Suwanee Street, Fitzgerald Georgia, where Rev. Jarius Sanford serves as pastor. Rev. Dr. Marvin J. Howard will deliver the eulogy and committal. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery 157 East Benjamin Hill Drive, Fitzgerald Georgia. Mr. Turner will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home 301 North Oak Street in Ocilla, Saturday morning 11:00 until 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Sunday 12:00 noon until the funeral hour. The Davis Funeral Home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements for Mr. Jimmie Turner.

Please continue to lift the Turner Family.

Ms. Ann White

Ann WhiteI heard the voice of Jesus say, come unto me and rest.  Lay down thy wearied one, lay down, thy head upon my breast.  I came to Jesus as I was, wearied, 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, pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Ms. Alicia Ann White of 514 North Alder Street of Ocilla Georgia.  Born Wednesday August 27, 1969, in Ocilla Georgia to the late Ms. Louvinia White and the late Mr. Benjamin George.  Ms. White received God's call to her eternal home of Friday January 23, 2026 at her home in Ocilla.  She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Mrs. Latoya Daniels, Mr. Joaquin White, and Mr. Anthony White all of Ocilla Georgia.  a special grandchild; Mr. Kel Daniels of Ocilla Georgia.  Her siblings: Ms. Willie Denise White, Ms. Louvinia White, Mr. Buster White, and Mrs. Roxie Ross Davis all of Ocilla Georgia along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Ms. Alicia Ann White is planned for Saturday January 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from the St. Phillips Baptist church 505 East 5th. street in Ocilla where Rev. Fredrick Sanders 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.  Ms. White will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:30 until 6:00 p.m. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements for Ms. Alicia Ann White.  Please continue to pray for the White family.

Waymond Smith

Waymond Smith gigaWhen peace like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrow like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast 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 of Mayor Waymond Smith, of 22023 West Main Street Alapaha Georgia 31622. Born Saturday, June 6, 1959, in Ocilla, Irwin, county Georgia to the late Mr. Timothy Smith Sr. and Mrs. Verlie Mae Lindsey Smith. Mr. Smith received God's call to his eternal home on Thursday January 15, 2026 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta Georgia.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted friend: Ms. Lisa Wolfer of Alapaha Georgia. His children: Mr. Antwan and Mrs. Jalisa Smith of Willacoochee Georgia, Mrs. Verlita and Mr. Benjamin Reiss of Loganville Georgia and Mr. Xaveon and Mrs. Chika Wilson of Douglas Georgia.His mother: Mrs. Verlie Mae Smith of Alapaha Georgia.His siblings: Mr. Rudolph Smith, Mrs. Carlethia Nixon, Ms Rose Smith ,Ms. Wilhelmina Smith and Mrs. Edwinda Reeves all of Alapaha Georgia along with a host of Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Homegoing celebrations for Mayor Waymond Smith are planned for Saturday January 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. from the Alapaha Elementary School Gym where his pastor Bishop Edward Jones will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in the West Fletcher Cemetery, Highway 82 West, Alapaha Georgia. Mayor Smith will lie in state at the Alapaha Gym From 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

The Davis Funeral Home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements for Mayor Waymond Smith. Please continue to lift the Smith Family and the City of Alapaha up in prayer.

Mr. Rodriquez LaMoses Hyman Sr.

Rodriquez Lamoses HymanIf I walk in the pathway of duty, if I work till the close of the day; I shall see the great king in his beauty, when I've gone the last mile of the way. If for Christ I proclaim the glad story, If I seek for his sheep gone astray; I am sure he will show me his glory, when I've gone the last mile of the way; 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. Rodriquez LaMoses Hyman Sr. aka Drek of 310 North Oak Street Ocilla Georgia 31774. Born Monday November 30, 1981, in Ocilla, Irwin County Georgia to the late Mr. Charlie Hyman Sr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Davis. Mr. Hyman received God's call to his everlasting home on Saturday December 13, 2025, at the Irwin county hospital in Ocilla Georgia. He leaves to cherish his memories, his children: Ms. Dreasia Hyman, Mr. Rodriquez LaMoaea Hyman Jr. and Ms. Milan Hyman all of Fitzgerald Georgia, and Ms. Haylie Hyman of Douglas Georgia. His mother: Mrs. Elizabeth Davis of Ocilla Georgia. His siblings: Mr. Jonathan Hyman, Mr. Tyris Hyman, Mr. Latwaine Hyman all of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Corre and Mrs. Tara Hyman of Jacksonville North Carolina, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins' relatives and friends. Home going celebrations for Mr. Rodriquez LaMoses Hyman Sr. are planned for Saturday December 20, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. from the Pleasant Grove 1st. Baptist Church, 217 East 7th. street, Ocilla Georgia, where Rev. James C. Curtis Sr. serves as pastor. His uncles, Rev. Randy Shelly will deliver the eulogy and committal. Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. Mr. Hyman 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. Rodriquez LaMoses Hyman Sr.

Mr. Jerry Lewis Manley

Jerry ManleyFather, 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 sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia   31774 pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Mr. Jerry Lewis Manley of Mystic Georgia.  Born Sunday December 23, 1956, in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County Georgia to the late Mrs. Amy Moss Manley and the late Mr. Wade Hampton Manley.  Mr. Manley received God's call to his eternal home on Thursday November 6, 2025, in Savannah Georgia.  He leaves to cherish his memories, his children: Mr. Adam and Mr. Jeffery Manley both of Seattle Washington.  His siblings: Bishop Warren and Mrs. Sharon Manley, Mr. Robert and Mrs. Carolyn Manley and Mr. Joseph Manley all of Fitzgerald Georgia. Mrs. Clara and Mr. Willie Lundy of Fort Mills, South Carolina, and Ms. Vernell Manley of Charlotte North Carolina.  Brother-in-law Mr. Willie Battle of Perry Georgia, and sister-in-law Mrs. Sevilla Manley of Southfield Michigan.  One Aunt Mrs. Gladys Smith of Rochester Hills, Michigan, and Two uncles, Mr. Sampson Moss and Mr. Willie Clarence Griggs of Detroit Michigan along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  A home going celebration and committal service for Mr. Jerry Lewis Manley is planned for Saturday November 15, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. from the Evergreen City Cemetery, Benjamin Hill Drive Fitzgerald Georgia where his brother Bishop Warren Maney will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Mr. Manley will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla on Friday morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements for Mr. Jerry Lewis Manley.

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