Obituaries

Feb 7, 2024

Anthony Martel Willis born on October 18, 1985, to Anthony Mitchell and Matilda Willis, in the city of Griffin, GA. Most of his loved ones called him by his middle name "Martel" or by "Ant". He was a very active child and enjoyed many sports like football and basketball, as well as, helping with his family's horse...

Feb 5, 2024

Deacon Charlie B. McDowell affectionately known as "CB" age 90, of Milner, Georgia was born in Pike County, Georgia, on November 18th, 1933, to the late Johnny McDowell and Ruby Kate McDowell. He departed this earthly life on February 5th, 2024, in Griffin, Georgia. Deacon McDowell was preceded in death by his wife, the late...

Jan 31, 2024

Mr. Marvin Rutherford was born May 23rd, 1964, to the late Andrew Rutherford, Sr. and the late Alma Rutherford. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Sarah Rutherford and Suzanne Rutherford-Harris.

Marvin Rutherford entered a Holy Covenant of marriage to Katie R. Rutherford on October 22nd, 2005, and were blessed with 18 loving years....

Jan 29, 2024

Mr. Louis C. Mack age 66 , of Miami, Florida passed Monday, January 29th, 2024 at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida.

Final arrangements are posted below.

McDowell's Funeral Home is entrusted with Home Going Care!

Jan 29, 2024

Mrs. Belinda Goodru m was born on March 8th, 1951, in Griffin, Georgia to the late Ozzie Jean Bailey and Robert James Goodrum. Her husband, Clifford "Caddieco" Bray and one brother preceded her in death: Jeffrey Darryl Merritt.

Ms. Goodrum was passionate about spending time with family and close friends. Attending family reunions, gatherings and...

Jan 25, 2024

Mrs. Joan S. Jackson departed us peacefully on January 25th, 2024, in Fayetteville, Georgia at 2:44 P.M. surrounded by her loved one's.

Our lovely Mother was born in Griffin, Georgia on March 11th, 1952, to Tempie Lee (Wimbush) Sutton. She attended schools in Griffin, Georgia. After completing school she married her husband James Jackson, Sr....

Jan 20, 2024

Mother Maggie Lou Barkley-Bridges was born on June 18th, 1924 in Jackson, Georgia to the late Mr. & Mrs. Annie Stroud and Wade Barkley.

Mother Bridges had 4 sisters, 2 brothers and 1 daughter that preceded her in death. Mother Bridges was United in Holy Matrimony to the late Robert Bridges and to this union...

Jan 10, 2024

Mr. Early James Evans was born on June 7th, 1947 to Maude Irene Parks-Evans and Reuben Jake Evans. He was preceded in death by both parents, brothers: Laron Parks, Ray Evans, John Douglas Evans; and sister: Eula Mae Evans.

James attended East Pike Elementary School and Pike County Consolidated High School. He was a fun loving, jovial,...

Dec 27, 2023

Mrs. Laquecia Sade Mann-Rhule entered her earthly home on January 13th, 1993, in Stockbridge, Georgia; and she departed from her earthly home on December 27th, 2023 in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Sade' is a 2011 Jackson High School graduate. She received her Associate's degree from Middle Georgia College in 2014, her Bachelor's degree from Clayton State College...

Dec 23, 2023

Mrs. Geraldine C. Hughley was born on October 31st, 1937, in Rincon, Georgia to the late Augustus G. and Ruby Conyers. At an early age she gave her life to Christ and attended multiple churches as her father was a Pastor and Presiding Elder for the Griffin District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Geraldine...

Dec 22, 2023

Mrs. Betty Jane Alexander-Smith was born September 23rd, 1936 to the late Victor Alexander and Fannie Mae McGill Alexander in Spalding County, Georgia, the youngest of seven children.

She attended Fairmont High School where she participated in the band playing the trumpet. Betty later worked briefly at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital. During that time she...

Dec 22, 2023

Mrs. Sherry Williams age 79, of Griffin, Georgia passed Friday, December 22nd, 2023 at Brightmoor Hospice.

Final arrangements will be announced at a later date.

McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with Final Care.

Dec 14, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Martha Mae Hall-Beck, who transitioned on December 14th, 2023. Martha was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished friend to many. Her departure has left an indescribable void in our lives, but her memory will forever be etched in...

Dec 12, 2023

Mrs. Shari Aquanita Barkley-Barron transitioned on December 12th, 2023. Born in Griffin, Georgia to Laura Jean Barkley and James Willis, she leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity and strength.

She graduated from the University of West Georgia in 1984 with a B.S. in Computer Science. She married Thomas Barron after college and together they...

Dec 4, 2023

Nancy Baum Watson, 92, of Hampton, GA passed away on December 4, 2023 after a short illness, surrounded by her daughters.

Nancy was born on April 4, 1931, to William J. Baum and Florence Gertrude Waterfield Baum in Oceana, VA. Nancy graduated from Kitty Hawk High School in 1949 and went on to marry James Watson. Together,...

Dec 3, 2023

Mr. Teddy Tamodd Taborrash Sullivan, Sr. or "Tobias" burst on the scene on March 10th, 1980, to Tammy Sullivan & Sammy Barkley. He was so spoiled growing up by the women in his family. As a young adult he ventured off to explore life and ended up in Connecticut. While there, he received his high school diploma....

Dec 1, 2023

Mrs. Annie Belle Ector-Harvey affectionately known as "Mama Eutie" was born December 26th, 1924 in Griffin, Georgia to the union of the late Glover and Emma Ector. She was the baby sister of five siblings, Calton "Cal" Walter "Bubba", Willie James "Lil Bro", Aretha, and Emma Jean who all preceded her in death.

Mama Eutie...

Nov 30, 2023

Mrs. Jacqueline Caldwell-Atkins

A Time to Be Born

Jacqueline Caldwell-Atkins entered this realm on November 12th, 1943, to the late Clifford and Audrey Caldwell in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia.

A Time to Grow

...

Nov 17, 2023

Michael "Mike" Eugene Blackmon was born on August 13th, 1967, in Molena, Georgia to Willie Albert and Alberta Blackmon. He transitioned on November 17th, 2023, to be with our Heavenly Father.

Mike was a graduate of the class of 1986 from Pike County High School in Zebulon, Georgia. After graduating, he was employed at the...

Nov 6, 2023

Ellen "Teresa" Burden was born January 10th, 1959 to the late Jessie Lee Burden and Bernice Hutcherson Burden in Barnesville, Georgia. Teresa was a proud product of the Pike County School System, where she excelled in all studies especially including Music. She attended Gordon State College with Music as her Major.

Teresa loved to travel. After finishing...