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Ms. Lynzettan Nicole Barnes

Lynzetta Barnes

There's a sweet sweet  sprit in this place, and I know that it's the presence of the lord.  It is with sadness in our heart, that the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia 31774 pause to announce the death of Ms. Lynzetta Nicole Barnes of Ocilla.  Born October 19, 1983, in Tifton Georgia to Mrs. Suzette Andrews Moore and Mr. Lennis Barnes.  Ms. Barnes received God's call to her eternal home on Friday afternoon December 15, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical center in Tifton Georgia surrounded by her devoted family. She is survived by her children: Mr. Kobe Barnard Barnes, Mr. Kody Bryce Barnes and Mr. Kole Quentavis Barnes all of Ocilla Georgia.  Her parent: Mrs. Suzette Andrews Moore and Mr. Lennis Barnes both of Ocilla Georgia. One grandchild: Malaya Brielle Barnes of Ocilla.  Her siblings: Mr. Lennis Barnes Jr., Ms. Moshya White, Mrs. Milissa and Mr. Fredrick Johnson, Mrs. Jennifer and Mr. Fred Marshall all of Ocilla Georgia. Ms. Paula Wilson of Fitzgerald Georgia, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A home going celebration for Mrs. Lynzetta  Nicole Barnes is planned for Saturday December 23, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the St. John Missionary Baptist church, Satilla Road, Wray Georgia where Rev. Herbert Coney serves as pastor.  Rev. Melvin Harper, pastor of Rehoboth Fellowship of Ocilla will deliver the Eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery.  Ms. Barnes 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 Barnes and Andrews families.

Mrs. Shakinah Smith

Shakinah SmithA celebration of love and life for Mrs. Shakinah Smith will be held on Saturday December 9, 2023, at the Ocilla Neighbor center, 420 North Oak Street at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband: Mr. Donald Smith Jr. of Stockbridge Georgia. Their children: Jeremiah Smith and Darian Smith both of Stockbridge Georgia.  Parent: Ms. Essie Mae Riley of Ocilla Georgia and Mr. Larry and Mrs. Andrea Searcy of Douglas Georgia.  Siblings: Ms. Claudine Lampkin of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Larry Jr. and Mrs. Nikki Searcy of Cordele Georgia, Ms. Erica Riley of Tifton Georgia, Mr. Thomas Charles Cunningham III of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Tatyanla Cunningham of Ocilla Georgia, and Ms. Renata Belmer of Jacksonville Florida, along with a host of aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces, nephew, cousins' relatives and friends.

Mr. Steven Kellogg

Steven KelloggCome ye that love the lord, and let your joys be known.  Join in a song a sweet accord, and thus around the throne.  Let those refuse to sing, who never knew our God, but children of the heavenly king, may speak their joys abroad.  With sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia, pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Mr. Steven Kellogg of 605 South Sherman Street, Fitzgerald Georgia.   Born October 17, 1955, in Saginaw Michigan, to Ms. Betty Jean Johnson and the late Mr. Robert Kellogg.  Mr. Kellogg received God's call to his eternal home on Thursday November 30, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical center in Douglas Georgia.  He leaves to cherish his memories his mother: Ms. Betty Jean Johnson of Buffalo New York.  His children: Ms. Sharika Kellogg of West Palm Beach Florida, Ms. Kika Kellogg of California, Mrs. Victoria and Mr. Leon Stephenson of Las Vegas Navada, Mrs. Sade and Mr. Rufus Curtis of Ocilla Georgia, and Ms. Sade Renee Thrope of California.  His siblings: Mr. David and Margaret Dawson, Mrs. Patricia and Mr. Alfonso Quinney'Hayes,of Buffalo New York, Ms. Jeanette Walker of Buffalo New York, and Mrs. Lynnett and Mr. John Kean of Buffalo New York.  Mother-in-law: Mrs. Odessa Merritt of Ocilla Georgia, along with several grandchildren, brother and sister in laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A home going celebration for Mr. Steven Kellogg is planned for Saturday December 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. from the True-Life Restoration center, 801 North Irwin Ave., Ocilla where Dr. Johnny Edwards serves as pastor.  Minister Marice Lake will deliver the eulogy.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Mr. Kellogg 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 Kellogg family.
 
 

Mr. Willie Daniel Young

Willie Daniel YoungHow happy is every child of grace, that knows his sins are forgiven.  This earth I cry is not my home, I seek my home in heaven.  It is with heartfelt sympathy, that the staff of the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774 pause to announce the death and home going services for Mr. Willie Daniel Young of 612 /east 10th street, Ocilla Georgia.  Born November 4, 1949, in Ocilla Irwin County Georgia to the late Ms. Willie Mae Ross and the late Mr. Daniel Young.  Mr. Young received God's call from labor to reward on Friday November 10, 2023, at his home in Ocilla surrounded by his loving family.  Wille Daniel and survived by his loving and devoted wife: Mrs. Carolyn Wynn Young of Ocilla. Their children: Minister Kelvin and Mrs. Addie Young of Ocilla, Mr. Wilbert and Mrs. Bernitta Young of Ocilla, Mrs. Milissa and Mr. Shawn of Fitzgerald Georgia, Ms. Siberia Young and Mr. Brandon Young both of Ocilla Georgia.  Siblings: Mrs. Sallie Mae Harris of Tifton Georgia, Ms. Evon Smith of Eastman Georgia, Minister Michael Smith of Eastman Georgia, Ms. Cleo Young of Gilford Florida and Mr. Kenneth Smith of Belle Glade   Florida. Eight grandchildren, and Six great grandchildren, along with a host of sister in laws, brother in laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  Home going services for Mr. Willie Daniel Young is planned for Saturday November 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. from the New Bethel Baptist church, 401 East 7th street Ocilla, where Rev. Christopher R. Douglas serves as pastor.  Rev. Corey Wynn will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave, in Ocilla.  Mr. Young will lie in state at the Davis funeral home, 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 Young and Wynn families. 

Mrs. Karen Hardy Middlebrooks

Karen MiddlebrooksI heard a voice of Jesus say, come unto me and rest, Lie down thy wearied one lie down, thy head upon my breast. 

With sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia, pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Mrs. Karen Hardy Middlebrooks of 207 Greenbriar Circle, Ocilla Georgia   31774.  Born July 18, 1960, in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Alice Lawton Hardy and the late Mr. Arthur Lee Hardy.  Mrs. Middlebrooks received God's call to her eternal home at her home on Monday October 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. 

Mr. Markevious Jenkins

Markevious JenkinsFather we stretch our hands to thee, no other help we know.  If you withdraw yourself from us, we have nowhere to go.  With sadness in our heart, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Mr. Markevious Demond Jenkins, of 105 East Satilla Street, Fitzgerald Georgia, 31750.  Born August 23, 1991, in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County Georgia to Ms. Cassandra Jenkins and Mr. Jerriance Williams.  Mr. Jenkins received his eternal call on Sunday October 1, 2023, in Fitzgerald Georgia.  Markevious leaves to cherish his memories is mother: Ms. Cassandra Jenkins of Fitzgerald Georgia, Father: Mr. Jerrine Williams of Douglas Georgia. Grandparents: Ms. Janice Jenkins of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Opal Baker of Fitzgerald Georgia, and Mr. Jerry Baker of Miami Florida.  Children: Markevious Jenkins Jr., of Fitzgerald Georgia, Khari Jenkins of Ocilla Georgia, and Deasia Ross of Fitzgerald Georgia. Siblings: Ms. Gabrielle Carter, Ms. Jasmine Hendricks, Ms. Chantiaa Hill, Mr. Jerraince Jenkins, Mr. Antanio Perry, and Mr. Jerremier Hodge, along with a host of Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Home goings celebrations for Mr. Markevious Jenkins is planned for Saturday October 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the Friendship Baptist church 137 Moss Lane, Osierfield Georgia. Rev. Donnie Smith will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Osierfield community cemetery.  Mr. Jenkins 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 Jenkins family.

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In light of the Corona virus (Covid-19) outbreak, Davis Funeral Home of Ocilla Georgia will be taking the following steps to insure the health and well-being of our staff and our community as a whole.  We have communicated with other funeral homes in our surrounding area, and have been in contact with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) for insight and guidance for conducting our day-to-day businesses.  These are the recommendations that will be implemented by Davis Funeral Home:
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