Obituaries

Mr. Freddie Larry White

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life: With sadness in our hearts, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street Ocilla, Georgia announces the death and homegoing celebration for Mr. Freddie Larry White aka "Cool Cat". Mr. White was born July 22, 1947 to the late Mr. Otis and Mrs. Mary White. He made his final transition at his home in Ocilla Georgia surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday morning March 12, 2019. He is survived by his siblings: Ms. Patricia McAllister, Minister Barbara (Clarence) Robinson all of Douglas Georgia, Ms. Linda (Charles Robinson), of Ocilla, Ms. Clara Jones of Savannah Georgia, Ms. Angela (Clifford) Searcy, Ms. Gloria Hall, Minister Willie Frank White, Mr. Eddie White, Mr. Henry Lee Hall, Mr. Donnell (Vera) Hall all of Ocilla Georgia. Mr. Nathan Nesby of Atlanta Georgia. Also a host of Nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.

Mr. Mickey Eady

Mickey With sincere sympathy the Davis funeral home 301 North Oak street Ocilla Georgia announces the death and home going services for Mr. Mickey Eady, 200 North Dismuke Ave. Ocilla Georgia. Mr. Eady is survived by his children: Ms. Tyisha Brown of Americus Georgia, Ms. Tina Mathis of Ocilla Georgia and Mr. Marcus (Teresa) Eady of Atlanta Georgia. Siblings: Ms. Leatha Ann Harris of Savannah Georgia, Ms. Katherine Harris, of Winston Salem N.C., Mrs. Addie Mae ( Minster Kevin) Young and Mr. Eddie (Gwendolyn) Harris all of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Cheryl Deberry of Charlotte N.C. and Ms. Sylvia Riley of Vidalia Georgia. Also a host of grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Mr. Mickey Eady will be held on Saturday March 9, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. from the Davis funeral home chapel in Ocilla Georgia. Eulogy will be delivered by his brother in law Minister Kevin Young. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia has charge of all arrangements. Please continue to lift the family up in prayer

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Mr. Charles Edwards

With sadness and prayers in our hearts, the Davis funeral 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia announces the death and home going celebration for Mr. Charles Edwards of Ocilla. Mr. Edwards son of the late Mr. Albert Edwards and the late Mrs. Irene Edwards was born February 8, 1938 in Irwin county Lax Georgia. Mr. Edward Departed this life on Tuesday February 26, 2019 at Pruitt Health Care center in Ocilla. Mr. Edwards is survived by one son; Mr. Craig Hines of Fort Washington Maryland. Two sisters: Mrs. Gwendolyn (David) Little of Ocilla Georgia, and Ms. Vivian Edwards of Atlanta Georgia, also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends. A home going celebration for Mr. Charles Edwards is planned for Saturday March 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Pleasant Grove 1st. Baptist church, 217 East 7th. Street Ocilla where the Rev. James C. Curtis serves as pastor. His grandson, Rev. Antwone Yoe will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery. Mr. Edwards will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:00 until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday morning at the church 10:00 until the funeral hour. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements. Please join us as we lift the Edwards family up in prayer.

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Mr. Rhubinell Middlebrooks

Rhubinell Middlebrooks

When peace like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, thou has taught 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, announces the death and home going celebration for Mr. Rhubinell Middlebrooks of Ocilla Georgia. Born March 11, 1932 in Ocilla Georgia to the Late Mr. Gilbert and Mrs. Blanch Middlebrooks. Mr. Middlebrooks was called to rest in his heavenly home on Monday February 11, 2019 at the Pruitt Health care center in Ocilla Georgia. He is survived by his siblings: Mr. Joe Middlebrooks of San Francisco California, Mrs. Willie Mae Anderson and Ms. Evelyn Harris both of Hattiesburg Mississippi, Mrs. Glenda (Willie Fred) Walker and Ms. Darletha Merritt all of Ocilla Georgia. Also a host of nieces, nephews cousins relatives and friends survives.

Mr. Varney Jerrol Lott

Varney Lott

And God shall wipe all tears from your eyes: With sadness in our hearts, the Davis Funeral home 301 North Oak street Ocilla Georgia 31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Mr. Varney Jerrol Lott Sr. of 408 North Fieldstone Drive, Ocilla. Son of the late Mr. Willie Ben Lott and the late Mrs. Josephine Jackson Lott. Mr. Lott is survived by his companion: Ms. Ola Mae Ashley, Ocilla Georgia: Their children: Terry (Kenya) Ashley Sr., Fitzgerald Georgia, Varney (Nissa) Lott Jr., Douglas Georgia, and Antonio Ashley, Tifton Georgia. Siblings. Rev. Loren Lott, Ashburn Georgia, Mrs.. Teresa (George) Paulk, Wray Georgia, Ms. Janice Lott and Ms. Gerthie Ann Mack both of Ocilla Georgia. Thirteen Grandchildren, Ten Great grandchildren. Sister-in-laws: Mrs.. Willie Mae Harris, Ocilla Georgia and Ms. Rosa Lee Ashley, Fitzgerald Georgia. Also a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

A home going celebration for Mr. Varney Jerrol Lott is planned for Saturday February 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Midway Baptist church highway 32 East Holt Georgia where the Rev. Al Keith Milton serves as pastor and eulogist. Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery on Valdosta Ave. Mr. Lott will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:00 until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday morning 10:00 until 12:00 noon. Please continue to lift the Lott and Ashley family up in prayer. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

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Mother Deloris Douglas

Servant of God well done! rest from thy loved employ! The battle is fought, the victory is won, enter the Master's joy. With sincere sympathy the Davis funeral home of Ocilla, 301 North Oak Street, announces the Death of mother Deloris Douglas of Ashburn Georgia. Born July 4, 1940, to the gracious parents of Alex Young Sr. and Lou Winnie Young, in the city of St. Joe Florida. Mother Douglas is survived by her children: Mrs. Deborah (Elder James) Patterson, Ms. Shelia Douglas, Ms. Precious Douglas, Ms. Winnie Douglas, Rev. Christopher R. Douglas: her extender children: Ms. Caroline Douglas, Mr. Robert (Mrs. Briana) Douglas, Ms. Erica Douglas, Mr. Cory Douglas. Siblings: Mr. Alex Young Jr., Ms. Yvonne Graydon, Mrs. Georgia (Mr. John) Moore, Mr. Terry (Mrs. Gloria) Jones, Mr. Paul Jones, and Mr. Alphonso Jones. Nineteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends. A home going celebration for mother Deloris Douglas was held on Saturday January 19, 2019 , at 10:00 a.m. at the Madison Avenue Church of God By Faith where Supt. Elder Dr. Larry W. Coffee serves as pastor. Interment followed in the Westview cemetery in Ashburn Georgia. Please join us in lifting the Douglas family up in prayer. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla was in charge of all arrangements.

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