Obituaries

Apr 27, 2026

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Ms. Bertha Lee McAdoo.

The funeral service for Ms. Bertha Lee McAdoo will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, 1175 Bankers Road,Pineview, Georgia 31071.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Apr 23, 2026

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Mrs. Bernice Dawson Cross of Albany, Georgia

The funeral service for Ms. Bernice Dawson Cross will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Church of the Living God, 600 East Pine Street, Vienna, Georgia 31092

The committal will be held at Macedonia Missionary...

Apr 17, 2026

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Clinton Paul Boone of Vienna, Georgia

The funeral services for Mr Clinton Paul Boone will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 341 Farmers Market Rd, Cordele, Georgia 31015

The viewing will be on Friday, April 24, 2026...

Apr 16, 2026

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Calvin Lavant, 69, of Cordele, Georgia

The funeral service for Mr. Calvin LaVant will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Baptist Church, 3671 Pateville Road, Cordele, Georgia 31015.

The committal will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery, East 8th Ave, Cordele,...

Apr 4, 2026

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Ms. Vera Everett, 55, of Cordele, Georgia.

The funeral service for Ms. Vera R. Everett will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Cordele Bible Baptist Church, 608 6th Ave East, Cordele, Ga 31015.

The committal will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery, East...

Mar 26, 2026

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Mary Dee Jones, 91, of Ideal, Georgia.

The funeral service for Ms. Mary Dee Jones will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

The viewing will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to...

Mar 4, 2026

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Laurnce L Glee, Jr.

The graveside service for Laurnce L Glee, Jr will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.at Bethel Cemetery, Highway 41, Cordele, Georgia

The viewing will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bentley...

Feb 21, 2026

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Joseph Loyd of Cordele, Georgia.

The Funeral Service for Mr. Joseph Loyd will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Location: Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home, 305 16th Ave West, Cordele, Georgia 31010

The visitation begins at 11:00 a.m. and service starts at 12:00...

Feb 11, 2026

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Pastor Betty Ridgell, 76, of Cordele, Georgia

The Funeral Service for Pastor Betty Ridgell will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Location: Bread of Life Ministry, 1328 8th Ave East, Cordele, Georgia 31015

Committal Service: Sunnyside Cemetery, East 8th Ave, Cordele, Georgia 31015

The viewing...

Feb 3, 2026

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Latasha Lavant Towns.

Mrs. Latasha Nichelle Lavant Towns, lovingly known as “Cookie,” was born on September 2,1979, in Crisp County, Georgia, to Mr. Lonnie James Morgan and Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence. Latasha was educated in the public schools of Crisp County and was a proud graduate of...

Jan 31, 2026

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Kenneth Lee Towns of Vienna, Georgia

The funeral service for Mr. Kenneth Lee Towns will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 341 Farmers Market Road, Cordele, Georgia 31015.

The committal will be held at Vienna...

Jan 17, 2026

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Preston Davenport of Cochran, Georgia

Arrangements are incomplete.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Dec 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Ms. Gwendolyn Smith..

Funeral service for Gwendolyn Smith:

Date and Time: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Location of Service:

Brown Chapel Church 1801 10th Street Cordele, Georgia 31015

Viewing: Bentley Carson Memorial...

Dec 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Larry Kelly of Cordele, Georgia.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Dec 20, 2025

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Roger “Bay Bay” Swint of Cordele, Georgia.

Funeral Service for Mr Roger Swint are below:

Date and Time: January 3, 2026 Saturday at 1:00 PM

Location: Cordele Bible Baptist Church 608 East 6th Ave Cordele, Georgia 31015...

Dec 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Artis Dawson of Cordele, Georgia.

Graveside Funeral Service for Mr Artis Dawson will be Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Location: Bethel Cemetery Highway 41 Cordele, Georgia 31015

Viewing Information: Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Time:  1100...

Dec 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Mrs. Rhonda Jorden-Neal of Buena Vista, Georgia

Arrangements are as follows:

Wake: Friday, December 19, 2025 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cool Springs Baptist Church 1625 Cool Springs Rd, Buena Vista, Georgia 31803

Funeral Service: Saturday, December 20,...

Dec 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Ms. Mamie Hamilton of Bonaire, GA

Funeral services for Ms Mamie Luv Hamilton will be Sunday December 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Location of Service: Blackshear Place Event Center 1001 Blackshear Road Cordele, Georgia, 31015

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Nov 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Kenneth Kemm of Cordele, GA

Arrangements are incomplete.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Nov 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that Bentley Carson Memorial Funeral Home announces the passing of Ms. Patricia Peavy of Americus, Georgia

The Funeral Service for Ms. Patricia Peavy will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 420 East Jefferson Street Americus, Georgia.

Committal: East View Cemetery, 400...