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Ms. Shenika Shantee' Brown

Shanika BrownWhat 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. Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh what needless pain we bear.  All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer.  It is with sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Ms. Shenika Shantee' Brown of 124 Taylor Circle, Fitzgerald Georgia. 

Born May 26, 1974, in Maimi Dade County Florida, to Mrs. Jennifer Brown and the late Mr. J. C. Brown. Ms. Brown received God's call to her eternal home on Sunday June 16, 2024, at Emory university Hospital in Atlanta Georgia, she is survived by her parents: Mrs. Jennifer and Mr. Jimmie Turner of Fitzgerald Georgia. Siblings: Mr. Alan Wade Whitman, Mr. Julius Paul Brown, Mr. Bishop Sparky Wense, Mr. Regionald Turner, Mrs. Angela Pruitt, Mrs. Jaymi Cree White, and Ms. Michelle Flagg.  Her loving Fur babies: Salt and Pepper, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends. 

A home going celebration for Ms. Shenika Shantee' Brown is planned for Saturday June 22, 2024, at 12:00 noon from the Holsey Chapel Christan Methodist Episcopal Church at 515 East Suwanee Street in Fitzgerald Georgia where Rev. Jarius Sanford serves as pastor.  Rev. Douglas Taylor will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Evergreen city cemetery, Evergreen Road, Fitzgerald Georgia.  Ms. Brown 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.  Please continue to pray for the Brown and Turner Families. 

Mr. Jerry Wayne Wynn

Jerry Wynn

Father we stretch our hands to thee, no other help we know, if 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 of Mr. Jerry Wayne Wynn of 293 Niagara Road Fitzgerald Georgia.  Born August 8, 1958, in Ocilla Irwin County Georgia to the late Mr. David Daniels and the late Ms. Evelyn Wynn.  Mr. Wynn received God's call to his everlasting home on Friday April 19, 2024, at his home being comforted by his loving family.  He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife of 42 years: Mrs. Carolyn King Wynn of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Their children: Mr. Gerald Wynn of Smyrna Georgia and Ms. Cassandra Wynn of Fitzgerald Georgia.  His siblings: Mr. Hayward Wynn, Ms. Lois Wynn, Mrs. Carolyn Wynn Young, Mr. Lamar Daniel, Mr. Steven Daniel, Mr. Timothy Daniel and Mr. Wesley Daniel all of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  Home going services for Mr. Jerry Wayne Wynn is planned for Saturday April 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. from the Mount Calvery Baptist church, 104 South Douglas Street, Fitzgerald, where Rev. George Vereen serves as pastor.  Rev. Connie K. Graham will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Evergreen cemetery, in Fitzgerald.  Mr. Wynn 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 Wynn and King Families.

Mrs. Donna Jewell Barnes Stanford

Donna StanfordWhen peace like a river, extended your way, when sorrow like sea bellows roe.  Whatever my lot, thou have 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 and home going celebration for Mrs. Donna Jewell Barnes Stanford of Jacksonville Florida, formerly of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Born September 1, 1957, in Ocilla Georgia to Mrs. Frances Herring Barnes and Mr. Larkey Barnes.  Mrs. Stanford transitioned to her enteral home, on Monday April 16, 2024, at St. Vicent Riverside hospital in Jacksonville Florida. She leaves to cherish her memories, One son: Mr. Micheal Joseph Stanford.  Her siblings: Mr. Bobby and Mrs. Betty Barnes, Mr. Kenny and Mrs. Marylin Barnes, Mrs. Gail and Mr. James Wilkerson.  Her mother-in-law Mrs. Gerlins Stanford of Tifton Georgia, along with other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  Home going services for Mrs. Donna Jewell Barnes Stanford is planned for Monday April 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. from Barnes Family cemetery on Fery Lake Road in Enigma Georgia.  Mrs. Stanford will lie in state at the Davis Funeral home in Ocilla, Sunday afternoon 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Monday 11:00 until 1:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Leonard Daniel Simpson Jr.

Leonard SimpsonI heard the voice of Jesus say, come unto me and rest.  Lie down thy weary one lie down, thy head upon my breast.  I came to Jesus as I was, weary, worn and sad.  I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad.  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 Mr. Leonard Daniel Simpson Jr. of 1208 East Baker Highway, Douglas Georgia 31535.  Born October 28,1936 in Coffee County.  Mr. Simpson received God's call to his eternal home 0n Saturday April 6, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.  He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife: Mrs. Hurley Mae Simpson of Douglas Georgia.  Their children: Ms. Shirley Simpson of Valdosta Georgia, Mrs. Jennifer Abdul Shahild of Greenville South Coralina, Mr. Earl Davis San Antonia Texas, Mr. Andre (Janice) Davis of Douglas Georgia, Mr. Cedric Davis of Douglas Georgia, Mr. Marcus (Devonia) Davis of Baltimore Maryland, Mr. Rolland (Clara) Lott of Douglas Georgia, Ms. Rosland Holden of Douglas Georgia, Mr. Willis (Debra) Lott of Ocilla Georgia and Mrs. Andrea (Kelvin) Johnson of Douglas.  His sisters: Mrs. Odessa Mizell and Mrs. Eloise Johnson along with a special care giver, Ms. Carrie Teel and numerous grands and Great grandchildren and a host of sister and brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Leonard Daniel Simpson Jr. is planned for Saturday April 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from the Little Zion Missionary Baptist church of Broxton Georgia, where Rev. Willie C. Mobley serves as pastor and will deliver the eulogy and committal.   Interment will follow in the Broxton city cemetery in Broxton Georgia.  Mr. Simpson will lie in state at the Little Zion Baptist church in Broxton, on Friday afternoon 2:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to lift the Simpson family up in prayer.

Mr. Raquon Ja'veyonte Tucker

Raquon TuckerFather, we stretch our hands to thee, no other help we know.  If you withdraw yourself from us, we have nowhere to go.  It is with heartfelt sympathy that we the staff of the Davis funeral home 301, North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia, pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Mr. Raquon Ja'veyonte Tucker.  Born August 12, 1997, in Ocilla Georgia to Ms. Lakechia Tucker and Mr. Robert Lee Anderson Sr.  Mr. Tucker received God's call to his everlasting home on Friday March 22, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.  Hr. Tucker leaves to cherish his memories his parents: Ms. Lakechia Tucker and Mr. Robert Lee Anderson Sr. both of Ocilla Georgia.  His brothers: Mr. Julian Wilcox of Orange Park Florida, Mr. Chauncey Wells of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Rodrick Washington of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Demetrius and Mrs. Marsikova Laster of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Amiri Sanders of Douglas Georgia, Mr. Andre Risby of Atlanta Georgia, Mr. Robert Lee Anderson Jr. of Atlanta Georgia, Mr. Brandon Dollar of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Zyrion Tucker of Ocilla Georgia, and Mr. Kheegan Tucker of Ocilla Georgia. His sisters: Ms. Erica Riley of Tifton Georgia, Ms. Breshawna Tucker of Ocilla Georgia, Ma. Patriana Daniels of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Jessica and Mr. George Lightsey of Fitzgerald Georgia, Ms. Dedrous Laster of Ocilla Georgia, and Ms. Kelsey Russell of Atlanta Georgia.  His Grandmother Ms. Blondell Ross of Ocilla Georgia along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Raquon Ja'veyonte Tucker is planned for Sunday March 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. from the Midway Baptist church in Holt Georgia where Rev. Al Keith Milton serves as pastor.  Rev. Melvin D. Harper will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Mr. Tucker will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Saturday Morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday morning 10:00 until 12:00 noon.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Issac Donta Hardy

Donta HardyThere'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, shadow us with your love.  And for each blessing we'll lift our voice in praise, without a doubt we know, that we have been revived, when we shall leave this place.  It is with our deepest sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774 pause to announce the death of Mr. Issac Donta Hardy of Ocilla Georgia.  Born March 2, 1977, in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mr. Issac Wilcox and Mrs. Veronia Hardy Wilcox. Mr. Hardy received God's call to his heavenly home on Monday March 25, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical center in Tifton Georgia, surrounded by his caring family.  Mr. Hardy leaves to cherish his memories, his wife: Mrs. Ladawnn Ewina Hardy of Ocilla Georgia.  Their children:  Ms. Kaeliyea Barthell and Ms. Mashala Barthell both of Ocilla Georgia. His mother: Mrs. Veronica Hardy Wilcox of Ocilla Georgia.  Stepdaughter: Ms. Shanda Johnson, and godson, Mr. Kyree Holland.  His siblings: Mrs. Olivia and Mr. Steve Gooden of Gainesville Georgia and Mr. Corey and Mrs. Jamie Wilcox of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  Home going services for Mr. Issac Donta Hardy are planned for Saturday April 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. from the Midway Baptist church, Highway 32 East in the Holt community, where Rev. Al Keith Milton serves as pastor and will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla Georgia.  Mr. Hardy will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning, 11:00 until 6:00 p.m., and Saturday morning 10:00 until 12:00 noon.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to lift the Hardy, Wilcox and Young families up in prayer.

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