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Ms. Dorothy Delois Campbell (Johnson)

Dorothy CampbellThere is a name I love to hear, it sounds so sweet to me.  It sounds like music in my hear, the sweeties name I Know.  With heart felt sympathy, the Davis funeral home 301 North Oak street Ocilla Georgia, pause to announce the death of Ms. Dorothy Delois Campbell (Johnson) of 10 East Pillow Street, Lakeland Georgia.  Born December 19, 1961 in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mr. Lance Campbell Sr. and the late Mrs. Ruby Jean Ross Campbell (Arnold).  Ms. Campbell received God Call home on Sunday September 12, 2021 at South Georgia Medical center in Valdosta, Georgia.  Ms. Campbell is survived by her son: Mr. Leon Johnson Jr. of Lakeland Georgia.  Siblings: Mr. Lance (Norma) Campbell Jr. of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mrs. Ruby Jean (Johnny) Peavy of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Eva Mae Arnold of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Johnny (Peggy) Campbell of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Joseph (Mary) Arnold of Fitzgerald Georgia, and Mr. Tommy (Dessica) Campbell of Fitzgerald Georgia, along with a host of Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  Home going services are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Davis funeral home of Ocilla. 

Please keep the Campbell and Arnold families lifted up in prayer.

Mr Corey Andray Boone,Jr.

IMG 7172Don’t cry for me, don’t shed a tear, The time I’ve shared with you, will always be. When I’m gone, please carry on Don’t cry for me. With sadness in our hearts,the Davis Funeral Home,301 North Oak Street, Ocilla,Ga 31774 pause to announce the death of Mr Corey Andray Boone,Jr. aka “CJ” 24, of Dallas,Ga was born October 17,1996 to Mr. Corey Andray Boone,Sr. and Ms. Charente Embry. Mr.Boone received God’s call from labor to reward on Thursday, August 26,2021 in Douglas County.
CJ leaves to mourn and cherish his memories his father: Mr. Corey Andray Boone,Sr of Marrero,LA and mother: Ms. Charente Embry of Dallas,Ga ; maternal grandparents: Mr. Bobby McClendon of Jackson,Ga and Ms. Delois Embry of Atlanta,Ga; maternal great-grandmother: Ms. Rosa Lee Wilson of Forest Park,Ga; four uncles: Mr. Henry E(Judith)Boone of Lenox,Ga, Mr. Travis Boone of Alapaha,Ga, Mr. Jon Lewis of Valdosta,Ga and Mr. Bernard Pope of Atlanta,Ga; seven aunts: Ms. Clarice Boone,Ms. Sharlene Boone both of Scottdale,Ga, Ms. Kimeika Myers of College Park,Ga, Mrs. Cynthia(Charles)Scott, Ms. Veronica Boone all of Alapaha,Ga, Ms. LaKeeha Corbett of Atlanta,Ga and Ms Roxie Boone of Albany,Ga. Special cousin: Curtis Barnes; Special friends: Vontaria Brunson, Tyler Tatum and Ron Neal. God-sister: Ukeela Charlton and a host of cousins, relatives and sorrowing friends. Home going and funeral service for Mr. Corey Andray Boone,Jr. will be held on Sunday,September 12,2021 at 12:00 from the St.Luke Cemetery(Gladys Community)650 Coleman-Warren Road Alapaha,Ga 31622. Please keep the Boone and Embry Family in prayer.  The Davis Funeral Home of Ocilla,Ga has charge all arrangements.

Ms. Elenor Talton Battle aka Delphine Talton

Dalphane TaltonWhat a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and grief to bear.  What a privilege it is to carry, everything to God in prayer.  With sadness in our heart, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia 31774, pause to announce the death of Ms. Elenora Talton Battle,  aka Delphine Talton of 119 Nottingham Way Ocilla Georgia   31774.  Born November 3, 1964 in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Johnnie Lue Wright Talton and the late Rev. Edford Talton Sr.  Ms. Battle received God's call from labor to reward on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical center in Tifton Georgia.  Ms. Battle is survived by her children: Ms. Kimbre Ellison and Ms. Angel Lee both of Ocilla Georgia, and Ms. Ariel Battle of Tifton Georgia.  Siblings:  Ms. Shirley Deberry of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Jeramiah and Mrs. Fannie Sams Talton of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mrs. Erma and William Bryant of Ocilla Georgia, Evangelist Lillian and Minister Anthony Cole of Ocilla Georgia, and Mr. Timothy and Mrs. LaToya Washington Talton of Ocilla Georgia.  Two Grandchildren along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A homegoing celebration for Ms. Elenora Battle aka Delphine Talton is planned for Saturday September 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. Ocilla.  Her pastor, Rev. Emanuel Ellison will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Ms. Battle will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Talton and Battle families.  

Mr. Earl Wilcox Sr.

Earl WilcoxA few more years shall roll, a few more seasons come.  And we shall be with those that rest, asleep within the tombs.    A few more struggles here, a few more parting over.  A few more toils, a few more tears, and we shall weep no more.  Then O my lord prepare, my soul for that great day.  O wash me in that precious blood, and take my sins away. 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. Earl Wilcox Sr.  Born October 17, 1955 in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mr. Bee Wilcox Sr. and the late Mrs. Myrtice Anderson Wilcox. Mr. Wilcox peacefully received God's call to his heavenly home on Thursday August 12, 2021, at the Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville Georgia surrounded by a devoted family.   Mr. Wilcox is survived by his children: Mr. Earnest and Mrs. Natalia Boone of New York, New York, Ms. Courtney Daniels of Fitzgerald Georgia, Ms. Katrina Bryant of Atlanta Georgia, Mr. Michael Wilcox of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Earl Wilcox Jr. of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Angela Wynn of Louisiana, Mr. Kevin  Freeman of Douglas Georgia, Ms. Shelia Freeman of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Tracey Freeman of Ocilla Georgia.  A special friend: Ms. Jackie Williams of Thomasville Georgia. Special niece:  Ms. Sylvia Wilcox of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Special cousin: Mr. Emmitt Ingram of Fitzgerald Georgia along with a host of other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Earl Wilcox Sr. is planned for Saturday August 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Ocilla city cemetery 301 East Valdosta Ave.  Rev. Randy Shelly will deliver the Eulogy and committal.  Mr. Wilcox will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla Friday morning 10:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday morning 10:30 until 12:30 noon.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Wilcox family.

Mr. Roosevelt George

Rosevelt GeorgeServant 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. ( A true servant has gone to get his reward)  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 Mr. Roosevelt George of 805 East 6th. street, Ocilla Georgia.  Born March 23, 1943 in Ocilla, Irwin county Georgia to the late Mrs. Sallie Mae Walker George and the late Mr. Benjamin George.  Mr. George received his heavenly wings on Saturday afternoon August 7, 2021,at his home in Ocilla surrounded by his loving family.   Mr. George is survived by his wife of 28 years Mrs. Magaline Gaskin George of Ocilla.  Their children:  Mrs. Sallie Mae and Mr. Willie Scott of Ft. Pierce, Florida, Mrs. Susan Campbell of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mrs. Tracy and Mr. Victor Smith of Millen Georgia, Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Rhonda Brown of South Carolina, Mr. Terrence and Mrs. Jade Brown of Fitzgerald Georgia, Ms. Daisy Lawson of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Angel George of Ocilla Georgia, and Mr. Howard George of Ocilla Georgia.  His siblings:  Mrs. Roxie Davis, Mrs. Ida Johnson, Ms. Ann White, and Mr. Jimmie George all of Ocilla Georgia. Mr. Benjamin White of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Sister in law, Mrs. Louvia George of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  Home going service for Mr. Roosevelt George is planned for Saturday August 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the Ocilla City cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave., Ocilla. His pastor Rev. Calvin Ross will deliver the eulogy and committal. Mr. George will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla Friday morning 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and at Greater Grace Out Reach Ministries 617 East 4th street Ocilla, 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please join us in keeping the George and Gaskin families lifted up in prayer.

Mr. Kacey Shamane Goodwin

Kacey GoodwinWhat a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear.  What privilege it is to carry, everything to God in prayer. Oh what peace we often forfeit, Oh what what needless pains we bear. All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer. ( God is always there to help us bear our burdens)  With sincere sympathy the Davis funeral home 301 North oak street, Ocilla Georgia 31774, pause to announce the death and homegoing celebration for Mr. Kacey Shamane Goodwin, 812 East 11th. street Ocilla Georgia,  Born September 28, 1992 to Ms. Shera Dianne Anderson and Mr. James Goodwin.  Mr. Goodwin received God's call from labor to reward on Thursday August 5, 2021 at Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald Georgia.  He is survived by his mother: Ms.  Shera Dianne Anderson of Ocilla Georgia, father: Mr. James Goodwin of Fitzgerald Georgia. His children: Ahmir Shamane Goodwin of Atlanta Georgia, and McKenzie Goodwin of Ocilla Georgia.  Grandparents: Ms. Ella Anderson of Ocilla Georgia and Mrs. Rosa Hall of Fitzgerald Georgia. Siblings:  Mrs. Santana and Mr. Tirrell Oliver, Mr. Jarius Goodwin, Ms. Latasha Cobb, Ms. Kina Goodwin, Ms. Aleka Goodwin, Mr. Curtis Daniels, Ms. Jamerie Bush, Ms. Markeyia Larkin, Mr. Kaleb Grace, Ms. Tiffany Thomas, and Mr. Terrance Cobb, along with a host on aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Kacey Goodwin is planned for Saturday August 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. Ocilla Georgia.  Rev. W. C. Mobley will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Mr. Goodwin will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:30 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Goodwin, Anderson and Hall Families.

Corona virus (Covid-19) outbreak information...

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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