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Mr. Carlos Demond McCray

CarlosMcCray2With 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

DorothyBouieWith 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 FryeWith 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. 

Mr. Chester Lewis

Chester LewisFor darkness may endure for a night,  but joy cometh in the morning:  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia pause  to announce the death and home going services for Mr. Chester Lewis of Delray Beach Florida formerly of Ocilla Georgia.  Mr. Lewis is survived by his companion: Ms. Gwendolyn Campbell, Sons: Mr. Kelly Dixon, Mr. Robert Dixon,    Mr. Tarnish James Darden, Mr. Kristin Timothy Dixon, and Mr. Destiny Dixon.  Daughter: Ms. Gwendolyn Darden.  Sibling: Mrs. Shirley Riley, Mrs. Bessie Robinson, and Ms. Essie Lewis.  Also a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins relatives and friends.
 

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