Obituaries

Mother Ethel Bell Clark Rivers

With sincere sympathy the Davis funeral home 301 North Oak Street Ocilla Georgia announces the death and home going celebration for Mother Ethel Bell Clark Rivers of 1648 Oakes Road, Ashburn Turner county Georgia. Born October 17, 1938, to the late Sam and Vinnie Clark, in Worth county Sylvester, Georgia. At an early age mother Rivers joined the New Mt. Pleasant Baptist church where she served as a faithful member until her health failed. She answered the lord's call and went home to receive her reward on June 24, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. As a member of New Mt. Pleasant mother Rivers served as a choir member for over 50 years, and later was selected as church mother and served faithful until her health failed.

Early in life she met and married the love of her life Deacon Henry Lee Rivers Sr. who preceded her in death.

Mother Rivers leaves to cherish her memories, four daughters: Ms. Rosie Evans, Mrs. Della Henry, Mrs. Essie Jackson, and Mrs. Earnestine Maddie all of Ashburn Georgia. Three sons: Mr. Henry Lee (Sandra) Rivers Jr., Mr. McArthur Rivers of Ashburn Georgia. Mr. Willie (Tamika) Hammock of Tifton Georgia. Sisters: Ms. Christine (Eddie B.) Tukes, of Ashburn Georgia. Ms. Dorothy Brown of Malborne Florida, and Ms. Mary Grace Clark of Atlanta Georgia. One brother: Mr. Jimmy (Needa) Clark of Malborne Florida. 24 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren. One adopted son: Mr. Floyd (Robin) Nelson of Pavo Georgia. Also a host of sister in laws, brothers in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.

A home going celebration for mother Ethel Bell Clark Rivers, has been planed for Saturday June 30th 2018 at 1:00 p.m. from the New Mt. Pleasant Baptist church 200 Dunlap circle, Coverdale Georgia, where the Rev. Jerry Braswell serves as pastor. Eulogy will be delivered by the pastor, interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mother Rivers will lie in state at the New Mt. Pleasant Baptist church on Friday 12:00 Noon until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 12:00 noon until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends on Friday evening 6:00 until 7:00 at the New Mt. Pleasant Baptist church. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

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Mr. Carlos Demond McCray

With sadness in our hearts the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and home going celebration for Mr. Carlos Demond McCray of Ocilla Georgia. Born August 27, 1977 to Ms. Sandra McCray,Carlos was placed in the care of Mrs. Willie Mae Johnson who raised him as her own. At an early age he was baptized by Rev. Kenneth R. Glover and became a member of the Pleasant Grove First Baptist Church. He attended the Irwin county school system where he graduated the special needs program on June 9, 1995. Carlos leaves to cherish his memories, his mothers: Mrs. Willie Mae Johnson and Ms. Sandra McCray of Ocilla Georgia, brother: Mr. Michael McCray of Newnan Georgia; sisters: Ms. Chris Johnson of Macon Georgia, Ms. Vivian Jackson and Ms. Benard Simpson of Panama City Florida, Ms. Sylvia Boston of Newnan Georgia and Ms. Michele Wilcox of Fitzgerald Georgia. Also a hos of aunts, uncles, cousins relatives and friends.

Mother Dorothy Boone Mike-Bouie

With sincere sympathy the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia, pauses to announce the death and committal services for mother Dorothy Boone Mike-Bouie. Mother Bouie is survived by her children: Ms. Gustine Bowers of Winter Haven Fla., Ms. Ruby N. Adamson of Jacksonville Fla., Mr. Samuel A. Mike, Sr. of Tifton Ga., Ms. Dorothy R. Johnson of Lake Alfred, Fla. and Mr. Cleo Lamar Mike, of Palm Beach Gardens Fla.

Deacon Edward Earl "Popcorn" Frye

Earl Frye With sadness in our hearts the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and home going celebration for Deacon Edward Earl "Popcorn" Frye. A home going celebration for Deacon Frye is planned for Saturday June 9th, at 4:00 p.m. from Beulah Hill Family Life Center. Located at 321 Tifton-Eldorado Road, Tifton Georgia, where Rev. Solomon Hill is pastor. Rev. Vernon Robinson will deliver the eulogy.

Mrs. Mary W. "Mae Will" Laster

On May 28,1948 in the small community of Ocilla Irwin county Georgia, Mary W. Laster was born to the late Mr. William "Will" and Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Laster. Mary, affectionately known as Mae Will, attended the Irwin county school system and remained in the community all of her life. Mary joined the New Bethel Baptist church at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev. C. L. Ponder Sr. Mary was loved by her friends, and family. She enjoyed, outside work, watching movies, and reading. Mrs. Laster departed this life on May 24, 2018 at Middle Georgia Medical center in Macon Georgia. She leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter: Ms. Denise Laster of Ocilla Georgia; two granddaughters: Ms. Shawn Laster and Mrs. Tenika Riley both of Tifton Georgia; two great grandchildren: Ahmora Terry and Blair Jimerson both of Tifton Georgia; two sisters: Mrs. Shirley Foster of Ocilla Georgia and Ms. Betty Laster of Miami Florida; also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Mother Eva Louise Talton Herring

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I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day. With sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia, announces the death and home going celebration for mother Eva Louise Talton Herring of Ocilla. Born April 6, 1923 in Reynolds Georgia, to the late Rev. Isaac and mother Annie Kate Jenkins Talton. In addition to her parent she was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Amos L. Herring and several siblings.

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