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Mrs. Minnie Ruth Jones Baker

Minnie Ruth BakerThere's a sweet, sweet spirit in this place, and I know that it's spirit of the Lord.  There are sweet expressions on each face, and I know they feel the presence of the lord.  Sweet holy spirit, sweet heavenly dove, stay right here with us, shadow us with your love.  And for each blessing, we lift our hearts in praise, without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived 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 and home going celebration for Mrs. Minnie Ruth Jones Baker of 130 North Main street Ext. Fitzgerald Georgia. Born March 23, 1947 in Abbeville, Wilcox county Georgia, to the late Mr. Will Jones and the late Ms. Mattie Mae Bucken Jones.  Mrs. Baker completed her earthly journey on February 2, 2022, at her home in Fitzgerald Georgia.  She is survived by her children: Ms. Milisa Brockington of Fitzgerald Georgia. Mr. Tommie and Mrs. Venessa Baker of Bainbridge Georgia, Mrs. Vickie Richardson, of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Jermone and Mrs. Bernessa Baker of Macon Georgia, Mr. Timmy and Mrs. Besty Baker of Douglas Georgia, Ms. Bernice and Mr. Ronald Gelsey of Jacksonville Florida, Mr. Ricky King of Fitzgerald Georgia, and Ms. Sabrina Baker of Fitzgerald Georgia along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. 

A home going celebration for Mrs. Minnie Ruth Jones Baker is planned for Saturday February 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Ocilla city cemetery 301 East Valdosta Ave, Ocilla where Rev. Glenfield Wilson will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Mrs. Baker will lie in state at the Davis funeral home, Ocilla Friday morning 10:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to lift the Jones and Baker families up in prayer

Mrs. Flora Nell Jenkins Gaskins

Flora Nell GaskinsI heard a voice of Jesus say, come unto me and rest. Lay down thy wearied one lie down, thy head upon my breast.  I heard the voice of Jesus say, behold I freely give.  Thy living water thirsty one, stoop down drink and live.  I came to Jesus as I was wearied, wounded, and sad.  I found in him a resting place and he has made me glad.  With sadness in our hearts. the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street Ocilla Georgia pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Mrs. Flora Nell Jenkins Gaskins of 804 East 5th street Ocilla Georgia.  Born October 29, 1934 Irwin, county Gladys community to the late Mr. Frank Jenkins and the late Mrs. Albertha Deberry Jenkins.  Mrs. Gaskins Boarded her heaven bound train to be with the lord on Wednesday February 2, 2022 at Tift regional Medical center in Tifton Georgia.  She is survived by her children:  Ms. Deborah Thomas of Riverdale Georgia, Ms. Janice Joseph of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Phyllis and Mr. Kenneth Edwards Sr. of Ocilla Georgia, and Mr. Carree Gaskins of Nicholls Georgia.  One sister Mrs. Mary Young of Ocilla Georgia.  10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  Home going services for Mrs. Flora Nell Jenkins Gaskins is planned for Saturday February 12, 2022 at 12:00 noon from the Ocilla city cemetery 301 East Valdosta Ave in Ocilla where her pastor Rev. James C. Curtis will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Mrs. Gaskins will lie in state at the Davis Funeral home in Ocilla Friday morning 10:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Jenkins and Gaskins families.

Mrs. Mattie Bell Crumedy Hyman

Mattie HymanServant of God well done, rest from thine love employ.  The battle is fought, the victory is won, enter thy master's joy.  A voice at midnight came, she started up to here.  A mortal arrow pierced her frame, she fell but felt no fear.  With sadness in our hearts, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia, pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Mrs. Mattie Bell Crumedy Hyman of 104 Young Ave. Mystic Georgia.  Born March 3, 1927 in Mystic Irwin county Georgia, to the late Mr. Bundy and the late Mrs. Alice Crumedy.  Mrs. Hyman received God's call from labor to reward on Friday January 28, 2022, at her home in Mystic Georgia.  She is survived by her children:  Deacon Jr. and Mrs. Freddie Slacks, and Ms. Helen Baker all of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mrs. Patricia Turner of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. George and Mrs. Janice Hyman of Fayetteville North Carolina, Mrs. Rosa Lee and Mr. Monroe Crockett of Saint Petersburg Florida, Mr. James and Mrs. Sharon Hyman of Columbaria South Carolina, Ms. Charlotte Middlebrooks of Mystic Georgia, Mr. Larry and Mrs. Gussie Hyman of Fitzgerald Georgia and Mr. Bubba Hyman of Mystic Georgia, along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  Home goings celebration for Mrs. Mattie Bell Crumedy Hyman is planned for Friday and Saturday February 4th and 5th 2022.  Mrs. Hyman will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla Friday morning 10:00 until 3:00 p.m. and at the Pine Bloom Baptist church in Mystic Georgia  4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  The family will receive friends at the church on Friday 6:00 until 7:00 p.m.  Graveside services for Mrs. Hyman is planned for Saturday February 5, 2022 at 12:00 noon  from the Oak Grove Cemetery Highway 32 West in Irwinville Georgia where her pastor Rev. Ronald Dixon will deliver the eulogy and committal.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Crumedy and Hyman families.

Mrs. Ruby Mae Carter Riley

Ruby Mae RileyServant of God well done, rest from thy love employ.  The battle is fought, the victory is won.  Enter thy masters joy.  A voice at midnight came, she started up to here, a mortal arrow pierced her frame, she fell but felt no fear.  With sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia 31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Mrs. Ruby Mae Carter Riley of 509 Fieldstone Drive, Ocilla Georgia.  Born November 12, 1931 in Vianna, Doley county Georgia.  Mrs. Riley received God's call from labor to reward on Sunday January 23, 2022 at Tift Regional Medical center in Tifton Georgia.  Mrs. Riley is survived by her children: Mrs. Jonnie Mae Smith of Newark New Jersey, Mrs. Clara Hall of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Rebecca and Mr. Leon King of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Aaron and Mrs. Cheryl Riley of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Eddie James Riley of Alamo  Georgia, Ms. Essie Mae Riley of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Hayward Riley of Albany Georgia, Ms. Janie White of Ocilla Georgia, and Mr. Clifford Riley of Fitzgerald Georgia. Several Grand, Great grandchildren and great greatgrand children, along with a host of other relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mrs. Ruby Mae Carter Riley is planned for Saturday January 29, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. from the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave.  Her pastor Rev. Christopher R. Douglas will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Mrs. Riley will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday morning 10:00 until 1:30 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Riley family.

Mr. Carlos McClain

Carlos McClain1Father we stretch our hands to thee, no other help we know.  If you with draw yourself from us, we have nowhere to go.  With sorrow in our heart, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street Ocilla, Georgia 31774 pause to announce the death of Mr. Carlos McClain aka Butter Bean. of Miami Florida formerly of Ocilla Georgia. 

Mr. McClain received God's call from labor to reward on Friday January 14, 2022 at his home in Miami Florida.  Born April 30, 1966 in Ocilla Georgia to Mrs. Everline McClain Battle and the late Rev. Johnny Battle. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Everline McClain Battle of Fitzgerald Georgia.  His children: Ms. Cataura McClain, Mrs. Shantravia Samuels, and Mr. Aaron Streeter all of Miami Florida.  A grandson: Mr. Christopher Parker Jr. of Miami Florida along with a host of siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Carlos McClain is planned for Saturday January 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. from the Ocilla city cemetery 301 East Valdosta Ave. Ocilla, where Rev. Willie C. Mobley will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Mr. McClain will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday morning 10:00 until 11:30  Please continue to lift the McClain family up in prayer.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of local arrangements.

Mrs. Frances Vernell Everson

A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify. And every dying soul to save , to fit it for the sky.  With sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home 301 North Oak street Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause announce the death and home going celebration for Mrs. Frances Vernell Everson of Kalamazoo Michigan, formerly of Abbeville Georgia.  Born August 28, 1938 in Abbeville Wilcox county Georgia, to the late Mr. Solomon Anthony Smith Sr. and the late Ms. Elizabeth Doris Phillips.  Mrs. Everson received God's call to her enteral home on December 16, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo Mich.  She is survived by Two sons: Mr. Willie Raymond Everson Jr. and Mr. Anthony Everson both of Kalamazoo Michigan, along with a host of grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mrs. Frances Vernell Everson is planned for Saturday January 22, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. from the Riverside cemetery highway 280 in Abbeville Georgia.  Rev. Dr. Norris Hall will deliver the eulogy and committal.  The Davis Funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Everson family.

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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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