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Deacon David Anderson Ross Sr.

 David Anderson RossWith sadness in our heart the Davis Funeral Home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and home going  services for Deacon David Anderson Ross Sr.  Born  August 21,  1947 in Irwin county to the late William and Viola Goolsby Ross.  Deacon Ross departed this life on Thursday evening  March 31, 3017 at Pruitt health Care center in Ocilla Georgia.  At an early age he join the church of God by Faith in Ocilla where he served as a faithful deacon  until his health failed.  As a young man he met and married the love of his life: Mrs. Sadie Campbell Ross aka "Mae".  Deacon Ross leaves to cherish his memories:  His wife of 52 lovely years,  Sis. Sadie Mae Ross of Ocilla Georgia,  Children:  David (Dalia) Ross of Glennville Georgia, Ms. Debera Askew of Fitzgerald, Mrs. Jennifer Smith of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Steven (Jody) Ross of Wray Georgia, Mr. Jhalesa (Octavia) Williams of Warner Robins Georgia, and Mrs. Denise Laster of Ocilla Georgia.  Sibling: Mr. Clarence (Inette) Ross of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. William Ross of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mrs. Blondell Tucker and Mrs. Ruby Arnold of Ocilla Georgia.  Two special brother -in-laws: Mr. Danny (Debra) Richardson of Ocilla Georgia and Mr. Jermaine Richardson.  18 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren a host of nieces nephews cousins relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Deacon David Anderson Ross Sr. will be held on Sunday April 2, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. from the empower temple church of God by Faith located at 601 North Oak Street in Ocilla where the pastor Rev. Kenneth Moore will delivery the eulogy.  Rev. Frank Robinson will officiate,  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery.  Deacon Ross will lie in state from Friday morning 10:00 until 7:00 p.m. and Sunday morning 10:00 until 1:30 p.m. and at  the church until the funeral hour.  The family will receive friends at the neighborhood center at 420 North Oak Street after the committal service for repass.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all Arrangements.

Mrs. Ida M. Armstrong

Ida ArmstrongWith sincere sympathy the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death of Mrs. Ida M. Armstrong.  Mrs. Armstrong is suvived by her husband: Mr. Ezekiel Armstrong of Washington D.C. anda son Mr. Griffin Lee Williams of Washington D.C.  Special friends Mrs. Carmaneila Green of Orange Park Fla. and Mrs. Mattie Davis of Alapaha Ga.  Home going services for Mrs. Ida M. Armstrong will be held on Saturday February 25, 2017 at the West Fletcher cemetery in Alapaha Georgia with Rev. Johnny Davis officiating. 

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

Deacon Henry Lee Rivers Sr.

Henry Lee Rivers With sadness in our heart, the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and funeral services for the late Deacon Henry Lee Rivers Sr.  of 1648 Oakes Road, Ashburn Georgia.

Little Skyy O'Mari Sailem

infant girlWith sadness in our hearts the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and funeral services for Little Skyy O'Mari Sailem of Ocilla, Georgia.

Born December 28, 2016 to Shakita Hall and of Ocilla Georgia and Omicheal Sailem of Fitzgerald Georgia.  In addition to her parents she leaves her siblings; Auhnest Willis, David Jackson,and Azari Lockhart.  Grand parent; Ms. Hilda Rose, Ms. Gloria Hall and Charlie and Regina Paschal.  Graveside services for Little Skyy O'Mari Sailem was held on Thursday morning 11:00 at the Ocilla Cemetery in Ocilla Georgia. 

The Davis funeral home of Ocilla was in charge of all arrangements.

Dea. Jeff McKenly Deberry

Jeff DeberryWith sincere sympathy the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and funeral services for the late Dea. Jeff McKenly Deberry of 6711 Gladys road Alapaha Georgia. Born July 25, 1942 in Berrian county to the late William and Josephine Deberry. Dea. Deberry departed this life on January 2, 2017 in Virginia Beach Va. surrounded by his family. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife: Mrs. Beatrice Davis Deberry of Alapaha Georgia; One son Mr. Harlan (Juanita) Deberry of Douglas Georgia. One Daughter Ms. Shonda Deberry of Virginia Beach, Va. Brothers; Mr. Dea. Albert (Helen) Deberry of Gladys Georgia, Mr. Larry (Shirley ) Deberry of Ocilla Georgia and Mr. Donnie Deberry of Powder Springs Georgia. Sisters; Mrs. Dorothy (Joe) Cargile of Stone Mountain Georgia, and Mrs. Dora Alexandre of Miami Florida; sister-in-law Mrs. Annette (Nathaniel) Reeves of Alapaha Georgia, and Mrs. Deloris Chapman of Rome Georgia; aunt Mrs. Rebecca Graham of Detroit Mich.; granddaughter Ms. Brittany Deberry of Alapaha Georgia; great granddaughter Yashanti Deberry of Alapaha Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral services for Dea. Jeff Mckenly Deberry will be held on Sunday January 8, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. from the Little Flock Baptist church in the Gladys community where the pastor Bishop Richard R. Denning will officiate, interment will follow in the Luke cemetery in Berrian county. Dea. Deberry will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla Saturday morning 10:00 until 2:00 and at Little Flock Baptist church 3:00 until 5:00p.m. and Sunday morning 10:00 until 1:00 at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla. The Davis funeral home in Ocilla has charge of all arrangements 

Miss Zaria Niumbea Wilson

infant girlWith sincere sympathy the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and funeral services for Little Miss Zaria Niumbea Wilson. Daughter of Keith Wilson Sr. and Asia Moses of Douglas Georgia. Zaria went home to be with the Lord on Monday December 5, 2016 at Tift Regional medical center in Tifton Georgia. Zaria is survived in addition to her parent by two siblings: Keith Wilson Jr. and Keenston Wilson both of Douglas Georgia. Grand parent: Ms. Angela Wilcox and Mr. Roosevelt Moses Jr. both of Ocilla Georgia. Ms. Brenda Hodges of Douglas Georgia and Mr. Jerome Wilson of Waycross Georgia. She was preceded in death by her great grand parents: Mr. Roosevelt Sr. and Mrs. Thelma Moses of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. James and Mrs. Georgia Rene Wilcox of Ocilla, Mr. Johnny and Mrs. Ethel Williams of Waycross Georgia.

Graveside services for little Zaria Niumbea Wilson will be held on Saturday December 10, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ocilla city cemetery (West) with the Rev. Melvin D. Harper officiating. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia has charge of all arrangements. 

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