With sincere sympathy the Davis Funeral home of 301 north Oak Street Ocilla Georgia announces the death on home going services for the late Mrs. Gloria Anderson Ezell of 3577 Victoria Drive Valdosta Georgia, who passed into eternal rest on Friday October 20, 2017 at the South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta Georgia.

We pause to pay tribute to our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Ms. Dorener Burden Richardson. Born December 20, 1932 in Barbour county, Alabama to the late Ms. Irene Scott Burden and the late Mr. John Burden.

Family and friends of the late Mr. Charles Alexander Ford will regret to learn of his death on July 2, 2017 in Columbus Georgia.  Born  July1, 1968 in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Vallie M. Ford and Mr. Charles " Cookie" Ford.  Early in life he Join the New Bethel Baptist church under the leadership of the late Rev. T.J. Sneed.  Charles was a 1986 graduate of Irwin county high school.  After finishing high school he joined the United States Army and served faithfully for 22 years with an honorable discharge.  Charles was a well respected husband, father, family member and friend. Mr. Ford is survived by his children: Mr. Charles Alexander 11 (Lakenya) Ford, and Mr. Carlos Sr. (Alexis) Ford. Father: Mr. Charles "Cookie" Ford, Grandchildren:  Charity Ford, Caleb Ford, Carsynn Ford, Caysen Ford, and Carlos Ford Jr.  Siblings:  Mrs. Debbie (Jimmy) Ford, Mr. Randy (Janece) McFadden, Ms. Kalisha M. Welch and Mr. Ryan Delafield.  Also a host of Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.
Home goings services for Mr. Charles Alexander Ford  will be held on Saturday July 15, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. from the New Bethel Baptist church 401 East 7th. Street in Ocilla Georgia where the Rev. Chrispother R. Douglas is pastor.  The Davis Funeral home of Ocilla has charge of the arrangements.

Family and friends of the late Mrs. Emily Williams Boone will regret to learn of her death. Born April 30, 1918 to Mary Williams and Bill Haynes of Ocilla Georgia.  Early in life she met and married the love of her life, Mr. Daniel Boone and to this union Ten children were born. In 1937 She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Pleasant Hill Baptist church of Ocilla Georgia.  later in life after relocating to Chester PA she joined the Shiloh Baptist church.    Mrs. Boone is survived by her children Mrs. Carrie L. (Lloyd) Robertson of Port Deposit, MD, Dr. Kalean B. (Rev. Dr. John H. Jr.) Thompkins of Atlanta Georgia, Mr. Donald R. Boone, Chester PA, Mr. David W. Boone, Atlanta Georgia, Mr. Samuel  (Allison)Boone, Mr. Vincent E. Boone and Ms. Sharlean D. Boone all of Chester Pa.  13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great- grand children.  One sister-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy L. (Rev. James) Bouie of Winter Haven Fla.as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Local Home going services for Mrs.. Emily W. Boone was held on Monday July 10, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of the Davis funeral home 301 North Oak street in Ocilla Georgia where the Rev. Dr. Bobby Boone officiated.  Interment followed at the Ocilla city cemetery Valdosta Ave. Ocilla Georgia.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia was in charge of local arrangements.

With sadness in our hearts the Davis Funeral home of Ocilla Georogia announces the death and home going services for Mr. James Edward Burroughhs Sr. of 2614 Shanna Dr. Tifton Georgia.  Born February 18, 1947 to the late Mr. Nathaniel Burroughs Sr. and the late Mrs. Edna Edge Burroughs of Tifton Georgia.

With sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and funeral services for Deacon William Ross Jr. aka "Man Boy"  Born December 17, 1931 to the late William Ross Sr. and Viola Goolsby Ross of Ocilla Irwin county Georgia. Born and raised in Irwin county Deacon Ross was a life time farmer, who enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to church and spending quality time with his devoted wife and family.