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Obituaries

Ms. Evangeline Terry

Evangeline Terry

With sincere sympathy the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and funeral services for Ms. Evangeline Terry of 518 North Roosevelt Street, Ocilla Georgia. Born October 18, 1950 in Ocilla Georgia, through the union of the late Leroy and Pauline Terry.  She was an only child and was affectionately called "Beenie" by the many people who knew and loved her.

Ms. Ester Mae Watson

EsterWatsonIt is with sincere sympathy, that the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia, announce the death and Home going celebration for Ms. Ester Mae Watson (83)  of 449 Fitzgerald Highway in Ocilla Georgia.  Ms. Watson accepted the lords call  from labor to reward quietly and peacefully at home with her loving and devoted son and daughter-in-law  on Saturday morning March 17, 2018. 

Mrs. Lena Mintz Davis

LenaMintzeDavis

With love and  sympathy the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and home going celebration for Mrs. Lena Mintze Davis of 523 Est. 6th Street Ocilla Georgia.  A retired registered nurse, born to the late Mr. Roscoe Mintze and Mrs. Blanche Felton Mintze on August 4, 1927, in Ocilla, Irwin county Georgia.  The wife of the late Mr. Ernest Davis, Mrs. Davis leaves to cherish her memories, Two children:  Dr. Ernie Camille Davis' Williams (Melvin) of Lithonia Georgia, and Mr. Ernest Algernon Davis (Ernestine) of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Mrs. Davis peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday February 26, 2018 at Emory university hospital in Atlanta Georgia.

Mrs. Maxine Glover Fice

Maxine Glover FiceWith sadness in our hearts the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and home going services for Mrs. Maxine Glover Fice of 619 North Roosevelt Street Ocilla Georgia. Born March 9, 1937 to the late Mr. Mack and Mrs. Lady B. Moreland Glover in Ocilla Irwin county Georgia. Mrs. Fice was a Licensed practical Nurse at Osceola nursing home for many years, and was well loved and respected in her community especially the kid, for her freeze cups.

Mr. Johnny L. Merritt

Johnny L MerrittWith sincere sympathy the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and funeral services for Mr. Johnny L. Merritt of Brooklyn New York. Mr. Merritt is survived by Two brothers: Mr. Harold (Mary) Merritt and Mr. Bobby (Jackie) Merritt of Ocilla, Georgia. A special niece Ms. Palma Vereen of Atlanta Georgia, also a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Home going celebration for Mr. Johnny L. Merritt will be held on Saturday February 17,2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Davis funeral home chapel 301 North Oak street Ocilla, Georgia. Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery. Mr. Merritt will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:00 until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday morning 10:00 until the funeral hour. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements. 

Minister Everett Darron Talton Sr.

Minister Everett Darron Talton SrToday we pause to give a tribute of love to the life of Minister Everett Darron Talton Sr. 
Minister Everett D. Talton began his earthly journey on November 3, 1964 in Ocilla Georgia, to the late Reverend Edford Talton Sr. and the late Sister Johnnie L. Talton. He was the youngest brother of Nine siblings.
Minister Talton received his education from the Irwin county High school, Irwin county, Ocilla Georgia.
At an early age he joined the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Lax Georgia. Later in life he joined New Birth Life changing Ministry and Life Christian Fellow Ministry and later returned to his home church of New Bethel, Lax.

During his life he met and married, the late Ms. Cynthia Brooks of Fitzgerald Georgia. To this union One son was born.
Minister Talton leaves to cherish his memories: One son: Mr. Everett Darron Talton Jr. of Fitzgerald Georgia. Two step sons: Mr. Corey Brooks and Mr. Deeekie Brooks of Fitzgerald Georgia. Siblings: Mrs. Shirley (Larry) Deberry of Ocilla Georgia, Deacon Jeremiah (Fannie) Talton of Fitzgerald Georgia, Sister. Erma Jean (William) Bryant of Ocilla Georgia, Deacon Joel (Joyce) Talton of Ocilla Georgia, Minister Lillian (Rev. Anthony) Cole of Ocilla Georgia, Deacon Timonthy (Latoya) Talton of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Elnora Delphine Talton his twin sister of Ocilla Georgia. Three Aunts: Sister Eve Herring and sister Ida Anderson both of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Hazel Wynn of Moultrie Georgia. One uncle Rev. Johnny L. Talton of West Palm Beach Florida. Also a host of nieces nephews, cousins relatives and friends.

Home going celebration for Minister Everett Darron Talton will be held on Saturday January 6, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. from the Bethelhem Baptist Church 500 North Lincoln Street Ocilla Georgia, where the Rev. Willie C. Mobley is Pastor. Rev. Charles Anderson Sr. will deliver the Eulogy, Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery. Minister Talton will lie in state at the Davis funeral home 301 North Oak Street in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:00 until 7:00 P.M. and Saturday morning 10:00 until 12:00 noon and at the church until the funeral hour.

The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

Corona virus (Covid-19) outbreak information...

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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