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Deacon Columbus Bryant Sr.

Columbus BryantServant of God well done, rest from thy love employ.  The battle is fought, the victory is won, enter thy master's joy.  A voice at midnight came, he started up to hear.  A mortal arrow pierced his frame, he fell but felt no fear, and so on the hymn goes.  With heart felt sympathy.  The Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia,  31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Deacon Columbus Bryant Sr. aka "Bro" of Wray Georgia.  Born February 6, 1943 in Worth county Sylvester Georgia, to the late Mr. Ulysses Bryant and the late Mrs. Lula Mae Tyson Bryant. 
Deacon Bryant received God's call from labor to reward of Thursday afternoon April 13, 2023 at South Georgia medical center in Valdosta Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Mrs. Ernestine Dent Bryant of Wray Georgia.  Their children: Mr. Columbus Jr. and Verlyn Bryant of Byron Georgia, Mrs. Vanessa and Mr. Michael Graydon of Tifton Georgia.  Grandchildren:  Mrs. Candyce and Mr. Toledo Bradford of Perry Georgia, Mr. Columbus Demar and Mrs. Brittany Bryant of Miami Florida, Mr. Kelvin and Mrs. Hanvi McCray of Dacula Georgia, Mr. Joshua Graydon and Mr. Michael Graydon both of Tifton Georgia, Ms. Sandquata Woodard of Miami Florida, Ms. Thejuana Woodard of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Thesis Woodard of Miami Florida. 19 great grandchildren.  Two sisters: Mrs. Ruth Gamble of Ocilla Georgia, and Mrs. Carrie and Mr. Theotis Sneed of Miami Florida.  sister and brother in laws: Mrs. Carrie Bell Bryant of Ambrose Georgia, Ms. Christine Dent of Vidalia Georgia, Mrs. Betty Gayman of Miami Florida, Ms. Idel Dent of Miami Florida, Mrs. Marguerite and Mr. James Dean of Miami Florida, Mr. Moses and Debbie Dent, Mr. J. B. and Mrs. Maggie Dent of Miami Florida and Mr. Robert and Mrs. Grace Dent of Vidalia Georgia, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Deacon Columbus Bryant Sr. is planned for Saturday April 22, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the St. John Baptist church Satilla Road in Wray Georgia where the pastor Moderator Herbert Coney will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave, Ocilla.  Deacon Bryant 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 Bryant and Dent families.
 
 

Mrs. Florence Gainer Clowers

Flloence ClowersServant of God well done! rest from thy love employ.  The battle is fought, the victory is won, enter thy master's joy.  With sadness in our heart, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Mrs. Florence Gainer Clowers of 117 North Rosevelt Street Ocilla Georgia.  Born March 9,1925 in Ocilla Georgia to the Late Mr. Charlie Gainer Sr. and the late Mrs. Estella Bryant Gainer. Mrs. Clowers received God's call to her eternal Home on Thursday afternoon, March 16, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her children:  Mr. Winfred Clowers of Maime Florida, Mrs. Sandra and Mr. David Davis on Fitzgerald Georgia, Mrs. Daisy Dorsey of Swansboro Georgia, Ms. Theretha Davis and Ms. Gwendoln McCloud both of Ocilla Georgia and Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Willene Clowers of Douglas Georgia.  Two sisters: Ms. Amanda Gainer of Atlanta Georgia, and Frances Moore of Bridgeport Connecticut., along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mrs. Florence Gainer Clowers is planned for Sunday March 26, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. from the Pleasant Grove 1st. Baptist church, 215 East 7th.street Ocilla, where the pastor Rev. James C. Curtis will deliver the eulogy and committal. Interment will follow in the Ocilla cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave.  Mrs. Clowers will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Saturday morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday morning 11:00 until 1:00 p.m.   The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Gainer and Clowers families.

Mrs. Eloise Wells Robinson

Eloise RobinsonWhat a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege it is to carry everything to God in prayer. With sincere sympathy, the Davis Funeral Home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla, Georgia 31774 pause to announce the death and homegoing celebration for Mrs. Eloise Wells Robinson, daughter of the late Mr. John Oris Wells, Sr. and the late Mrs. Johnnie Mae Wells Robinson. Born, February 23, 1938 in Alapaha, Berrien County Georgia.

Mrs. Sherry Collins McCoy

Sherry CollinsWhat a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear, what a privilege it is to carry.  Everything to God in prayer.  With sincere sympathy, The Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street Ocilla, pause to announce the death of Mrs. Sherry Collins McCoy.  Born August 23, 1964 in Ocilla Georgia, to the late Mr. Ulysses Davis and the late Ms. Emily "Blossie" Collins.  Mrs. McCoy received God's call to her eternal home Wednesday January 11, 2023 at Pruitt Health Care Center in Fitzgerald Georgia.  Mrs. McCoy is survived by her children: Ms. Shernarda Collins of Douglas Georgia, Mr. Keiyatla Collins of Tampa Florida and Ms. Renarda Collins of Virginia.  Her siblings:  Mr. Horace Collins, Mr. Marion Collins, Mr. Marvin Collins, Mr. Ralph and Dorethia Collins, Ms. Vivian Collins, Ms. Cathy Collins, Ms. Ellen Bopapsy, Mrs. Marva and Mr. Ronald Cuthpet and Mrs. Chrystal and Mr. Pat Glasper.  Four grandchildren: Jor'Darrious Redding, Darria Redding, Kei'Darria Redding, and Aida Faye Collins along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  Home Going celebrations for Mrs. Sherry is planned for Wednesday January 18, 2023 at 12:00 noon from the  Mt. Olive Baptist church at 808 East Jessamine street in Fitzgerald Georgia. Bishop Richard R. Denning will deliver the eulogy.   Mrs. McCoy will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla Tuesday morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Charlie Hyman Sr.

Charlie HymanWhen peace like a river, attendeth your way.  When sorrows like sea billows roll.  Whatever my lot, thou hast taught to me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.  With sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia   31774 pause to announce the death and home going services for Mr. Charlie Hyman Sr. of Ocilla.  Born March 13, 1955 in Ocilla, Irwin county Georgia, to the late Rev. Moses Hyman and the late Mrs. Rebacca Lee Hyman.  Mr. Hyman received God's call to his eternal home on Saturday January 7, 2023 at Dorminey Medical center in Fitzgerald Georgia.  Mr. Hyman is survived by his children: Mr. Latwaine and Ms. Katrina Hyman, Mr. Tyris Hyman, Mr. Rodriguez Hyman and Mr. Jonathan Hyman all of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Corey and Mrs. Tyra Hyman of Jacksonville North Carolina.  Siblings: Mrs. Velma Cooper of Jacksonville Florida, Mrs. Thelma Harrell of Norristown Pa., Mr. General and Mrs. Gwendolyn Hyman of Jacksonville Florida, Mrs. Betty Jean and Mr. Robert Tomberlin and Mr. Willie Hyman all of Ocilla Georgia along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Charlie Hyman Sr. is planned for Saturday January 14, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. from the Oak Grove cemetery Highway 32 West in Irwinville Georgia where Bishop Warren Manley will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Mr. Hyman will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla Friday morning 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

Ms. Josephine Ewing Johnson

Josephine EwingFather we stretch our hands to thee, no other help we know.  If you withdraw yourself from us, we have nowhere to go.  With sadness in our heart, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia   31774 pause to announce the death of Ms. Josephine Ewing Johnson of Ocilla.  Born April 25, 1952 in Ocilla Georgia to the late Ms. Anna Lee Ewing.  Ms. Johnson received God's call to the eternal home on Wednesday January 4, 2023 at Dorminey Medical center in Fitzgerald Georgia.  She is survived by her children: Ms. Bessie Ann and Mr. Ulysses Johnson and Mrs. Heather and Mr. Marice Glover all of Douglas Georgia.  One sister Ms. Jearldine Ewing of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  Home going services for Ms. Josephine Ewing Johnson is planned for Saturday January 14, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the New Bethel Baptist church, 401 East 7th. street Ocilla, where Rev. Christopher R. Douglas serves as pastor and will deliver the eulogy.  Mrs. Johnson will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

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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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