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Mrs. Elnora Wilson Meddler

Elnora MeddlerWhen peace like a river, attendeth  my way.  When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, thy 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 and home going celebrations for Mrs. Elnora Wilson Meddler.  Born August 24, 1942, in Ocilla Irwin County Georgia, to the late Mrs. Fannie Lee Brown Wilson and the late Mr. James (Crip) Henry Wilson Sr.  Mrs. Meddler received God's call to her eternal home on Monday August 19, 2024, at Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia, in Tifton Georgia.  She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Ms. Fannie Lee Wilson, Ms. Johnnie Mae Meddler and Ms. Nora Jean Kearse all of Jacksonville Florida.  Her siblings:  Mrs. Linda Gail Johnson of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Annie Mae Laster, Mrs. Hattie Pearl Williams Mrs. Ruthie and Mr. Clyde Mitchell, Mr. Martin and Mrs. Linda Wilson, Mr. Leroy Wilson, and Ms. Bessie Mae Wilson all of Jacksonville Florida, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A home going celebration for Mrs. Elnora Wilson Meddler is planned for Saturday August 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. from the Davis funeral home chapel, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia.  Minister Joe Battle will deliver the eulogy.  Mrs. Meddler 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.

Mrs. Mildred Lee Exum Grimage

Mildred GrimageFather, 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 celebrations for Mrs. Mildred Lee Exum Grimage of Miami Florida formerly of Osierfield Georgia.  Born November 23, 1932, in Osierfield, Irwin County Georgia to the late, Annie Sanders Exum and the late Jacob Exum.  She received God's call to her enteral home on Saturday August 10,2024 in Miami.  Mrs. Grimage leaves to cherish her memories, her husband: Mr. Aruthur Grimage of Miami Florida.  Their children: James Jacob Exum, of Eastman Georgia, Ephesus and Joann Exum, Lenora and Harvey Eberhart, Arthur Dwight and Loretta Grimage, Michael Grimage, Jackie and Wendell McClain and Moyenda and Vera Ambakisye all of Miami Florida.  One brother Mr. James and Arabell Exum of Miami Florida.  24 Grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, 9 Great Great grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.   A home going celebration for Mrs. Mildred Lee Exum Grimage is planned for Saturday August 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. from the Friendship Missionary Baptist church, Osierfield Georgia where Rev. Darrell Willis will deliver the eulogy and committal. Interment will follow in the Osierfield community cemetery.  Mrs. Grimage 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 Grimage and Exum families.

Mr. Johnny Patrick (Pat) Thrower

Johnny ThrowerThere is a name I love to hear, it sounds so sweet to me, it sounds like music in my hear, the sweetest name I know.  It is with sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death of Mr. Johnny Patrick (Pat) Thrower of Ocilla Georgia.  Born October 16, 1946, in Fitzgerald Ben Hill County Georgia to the late Mrs. Sally Coney Johnson and the late Mr. John Thrower.  Mr. Thrower received God's call to his enteral home on Monday August 5, 2024, at his home in Ocilla.  He leaves to cherish his memories, his children: Ms. Trina Thrower of Charlotte North Carolina, Mrs. Tara and Mr. Dennis Crook Sr. of Fitzgerald Georgia, and Mr. Patrick Thrower of Macon Georgia.  Grandchildren: Marques Thrower, and Dennis Crook Jr. His siblings: Mrs. Mary Buck of Jacksonville Florida, Mr. Ulysses Johnson of Baxley Georgia, and Mrs. Betty Smith of Budd Lake New Jersey.  Mrs. Annie Mae Thrower Johnson, Ms. Johnnie Mae and Freddie Smith, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Joyce Thrower and Ms. Emma Wiggins all of Douglas Georgia, Mrs. Ethel and Mr. Cornelius Jackson of Cordele Georgia, Mrs. Earnestine and Mr. Larry Friend, Mrs. Eva and Mr. Jessie Myles of Stockbridge Georgia, Mrs. Everlene and Mr. Marcus Johnson of McDonough Georgia, Mr. Charlesell  and Mrs. Georgina Thrower of Washington State, Mr. Carlsell Thrower of Augusta Georgia, Mr. Bobby McKenzie of Dreams Florida, and Ms. Carolyn McKenzie of Atlanta Georgia, along with a special friend; Ms. Ann Riley and host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  Home going services for Mr. Johnny Patrick (Pat) Thrower is planned for Saturday August 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. from the Davis funeral home chapel in Ocilla.  Rev. Melvin D. Harper lll will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. Ocilla.  Mr. Thrower 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 lift the Thrower family up in prayer.

Mr. Wayne Koreem Anderson Jr.

WayneAndersonSweet Holy spirit, sweet heavenly dove, stay right here with us, shadow us with your love.  And with each blessing, we'll lift our voice in praise, without a doubt we know, that we have been reviled, when we shall leave this place.  It is with sincere sympathy, the Davis Funeral home, 301 North Oak Street Ocilla Georgia 31774, pause to announce the death of Mr. Wayne Koreem Anderson Jr.  Born September 4. 1976 in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Linda Washington Anderson, and the late Mr. Wayne Koreem Anderson Sr.  Mr. Anderson received God's call to his eternal home on Monday July 22, 2024, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta Georgia.  Coreem leaves to cherish his memories, his children: Omar Gasper Anderson, Giovanni Gaspar Anderson, Jordan Anderson, and Michael Anderson all of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Granddaughters: Gabriella Gaspar and Alayah Gaspar both of Fitzgerald Georgia.  His sister and brother-in-law: Mr. Mark and Mrs. Ladonna Anderson Johnson of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  A celebration of love for Mr. Wayne Koreem Anderson Jr. is planned for a later date and will be announced by the Davis funeral home of Ocilla.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Anderson and Washington families.

Ms. Laveta Mobley

Laveta MobleyI heard the voice of Jesus say, come unto me and rest. Lie down thy weary one, lie down, thy head upon by breast.  I came to Jesus as I was, wearied wound and sad.  I found in him a resting place and he has made me glad.  It is with sadness in our heart, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia, 31774 pause to announce the death of Ms. Laveta Mobley.  Born October 3, 1945, in Wray, Irwin County Georgia to the late Mrs. Fannie Wilder Mobley and the late Mr. Richard Mobley.  Ms. Mobley received her heavenly call On Sunday July 7, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas Georgia.  She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter: Ms. Zelda Gaskin of Stockwood New Jersey, her granddaughter: Ms. Tianna Williams of Jacksonville Florida, her brother: Mr. Rayfield Mobley of Jacksonville Florida, a special nephew: Mr. Stanley and Mrs. Paula Gaskin of Clearmont Florida, along with a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  Home going services for Ms. Lavata Mobley is planned for Saturday July 20, 2024, at 1:00 from the New Bethel Baptist church, 401 East 7th. street Ocilla Georgia, where Rev. Christopher R. Douglas serves as pastor.  Rev. Charles A. Anderson Sr. will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Graham family cemetery on Corn Flower Rd. Holt Georgia.  Ms. Mobley 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 Mobley family.

Mr. Gregory Williams

Gregory WilliamsO far a closer walk with God, a clam and heavenly friend.  A light that shine upon the road, that leads us to the lamb.  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. Gregory Leon Williams of Warner Robins Georgia.  Born July 20, 1961, in Ocilla Georgia to the Elnora Hawkins Williams and the late Mr. Leroy Williams Sr.  Mr. Williams received God's call to his heavenly home on Sunday June 30, 2024, at Macon Rehab center, Macon Georgia.   He leaves to cherish his memories a special niece: Ms. Zondria Moore of Warner Robins Georgia.  His Siblings: Mr. Leroy Williams, of Moca, Puerto Rico, Mrs. Edith Mithcell of Macungie Pa., Mrs. Sandra and Mr. Gerald Green of Edgewater, Florida, Mrs. Cheryl and Mr. Frederick Lewis of Milton Florida and Mr. Carlton and Mrs. Voya Williams of McDonough, Georgia along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  Home going celebrations for Mr. Gregory Williams is planned for Saturday July 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. from the Davis funeral home chapel in Ocilla.  Rev. James Curtis will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Dunlap/Hawkins cemetery, Lax Georgia.  Mr. Williams 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 lift the Williams family up in prayer.

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