Mr. Harold Merritt
It is with hearth felt sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia pause to announce the death of Mr. Harold Merritt of 303 North Elm Street, Ocilla Georgia. Born Sunday September 19, 1954, in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Rosa Mae Wilcox Merritt and the late Mr. John L. Merritt Sr. Mr. Merritt received his heavenly wings on Friday July 3, 2026, at the Charlie Norwood VA Hospital in Augusta Georgia. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife; Mrs. Mary Merritt of Ocilla Georgia, their children
Father, we stretch our hands to thee, no other help we know. I 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 homegoing celebrations for Mr. Harold Green of, 508 Corn Flower Road, Ocilla Georgia. Born October 21, 1941, in Nashville Berrien County Georgia to the late Mrs. Ora Lee Brown Green and the late Mr. Robert Green Sr. Mr. Green received God's call to his everlasting home at his home in Ocilla Georgia on June 29, 2026. He leaves to cherish his memories, his sons: Mr. Wade Green and Mr. Darin Johnson. His siblings: Mrs. Essie King, Mrs. Mary Mitchell, Mr. Robert Green Jr., Mr. clearance Green, Mr. Charles Green, Mrs. Eloise Babney, Ms. Deborah Green, Ms. Shirley Green and Mr. Raymond Green. Several grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends. A home going celebration for Mr. Harold Green was held on Saturday July 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. from the Pleasant Grove 1st. Baptist church, 217 East 7th. street, Ocilla Georgia, where Rev. James C. Curtis Sr. serves as pastor. Rev. Ronald Dixon delivered the eulogy and committal. Interment followed in the Ocilla city cemetery. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla was in charge of all arrangements.
What 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. It is with heartfelt sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia 31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Ms. Sharon Holley of 301 Elm street, Tifton Georgia, 31794. Born December 21, 1961, in Ft. Myers Florida to Mrs. Rosa McCray and Mr. James Smith. She entered into eternal rest on June 28, 2026, at Brightmoore Hospice Center in Macon Georgia. She leaves to cherish her memories her children: Mr. Jessie J. Holley, of Douglas Georgia, Ms. Lakeisha M. Holley and Ms. Adrian Holley Revill both of Tifton Georgia, along with several siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends. A home going celebration for Ms. Sharon Holley was held on Thursday July 2, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. from the Davis funeral home chapel in Ocilla where Rev. Jimmie Clemons delivered the eulogy. The Davis Funeral Home of Ocilla was in charge of all arrangements for Ms. Sharon Holley.
There's a sweet, sweet sprit in this place, and I know that it's the spirit of the lord. There's a sweet expression on each face, and I know that it's the presence of the lord. Sweet Holy spirit, sweet heavenly dove, stay right here with us, Filling us with your love. And for these blessing, we lift our hearts with praise, without a doubt we know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place. It is with heartfelt sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia 31774 pause to announce the death and homegoing celebrations for Mrs. Jessie Mae Baker Wilcox. Born May 3, 1947, Ashburn, Turner County Georgia, to the late Mrs. Malada McLary Baker and the late Mr. Jessie D. Baker. Mrs. Wilcox received God's call to her eternal home on Saturday morning, June 13, 2026, at Pruitt Health care center in Ocilla Georgia. She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Mrs. Jessica Harris of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Janice and Mr. Terry Edmondson of Fitzgerald Georgia, and Mr. Anthony Baker of Atlanta Georgia. Several grandchildren along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A home going celebration for Mrs. Jessie Mae Baker Wilcox is planned for Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. from the Empowerment Temple Church of God By Faith,509 North Oak Street in Ocilla, where Rev. Kenneth R. Moore serves as pastor. Rev. Walter Baker will deliver the eulogy and committal. Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. In Ocilla. Mrs. Wilcox 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 for Mrs. Jessie Mae Baker Wilcox. Please continue to lift the Baker and Wilcox families up in prayer.
When peace like a river, attendeth my way. When sorrow like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou 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 of Mr. Dan Lee Bivens aka Turk of 17 Doe Lane, Tifton Georgia 31793. Born Saturday January 24,1948, in Pahokee Florida to the late Mrs. Elvira Jones Bivens and the late Mr. Willie Fred Bivens. Mr. Bivens received God's call to his eternal home on Tuesday May 12, 2026, at his home in Tifton Georgia with his loving family at his side. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife: Mrs. Ruby Coffee Bivens of Waycross Georgia, his children: Mrs. Dana and Mr. Patrick Clemmons of Broxton Georgia, Mrs. Monica Harmon of Allentown Pa., Mrs. Kimmie Clayton of Douglas Georgia, Mr. Elo and Mrs. Chera Bivens of Albany Georgia, Mr. Nathaniel Bivens of Jacksonville Florida, Mr. Fredrick Bivens of Waycross Georgia, Mr. Cyrus and Mrs. Tona Bivens, U. S. Army Kentucky, and Mr. James Bivens of Belle Glade Florida, His siblings: Mrs. Ressie Battle of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooks of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Willie Sr. and Mrs. Mary Bivens of Tifton Georgia, Mrs. Edna and Mr. Ted Watkins of Tifton Georgia, and Mrs. Sherral Bivens of Augusta Georgia, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends. A home going celebrations for Mr. Dan Lee Bivens aka Turk is planned for Saturday May 23rd. 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from the Pleasant Grove 1st. Missionary Baptist church at 217 Est. 7th. street in Ocilla, where Rev. James C. Curtis Sr. serves as pastor. Pastor A. Jorome Wells, pastor of Living Water ministries in Fitzgerald Georgia will deliver the eulogy and committal. Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla. Mr. Bivens will lie 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 for Mr. Dan Lee Bivens. Please continue to lift the Bivens family up in prayer.