Precious lord take my hand, lead me on, let me stand.  I am weak, I am tried, I am worn.  through the storm. through the night, lead men on to the light, take my hand precious lord, lead me on.  It is with sincere sympathy, the Davis Funeral home 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774 pause to announce the death of Mrs. Parmie James Matthews of Lakeland Florida.  Born July 22, 1938, in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Leola James.  Mrs. Matthews received her enteral call on Sunday January 7, 2024, at her home in Lakeland Florida.  Mrs. Matthews leaves to cherish her memories, her children:  Mr. Jonathan Taylor of Las Vegas NV. Ms. Robin Taylor of Lakeland Florida, and Mrs. Tara Taylor Miller of Jacksonville Florida, Mrs. Panetta Stocker of Franklin Penn.  Her sister: Harriet Beverly of Lawrenceville Georgia,  along with  several  grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mrs. Parmie Mathews is planned for Sunday January 21 at 1:00 p.m. from the Davis funeral home chapel.  Rev. John E. Burks will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Luke cemetery in Berrian county, Coleman Warren Road.  Mrs. Matthews will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please continue to pray for the James, Taylor and Matthews families.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

When I've gone the last mile of the way, I will rest at the close of the day.  And I know there is joy that awaits me, when I've gone the last mile of the way.  With sorrow in our hearts, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774 pause to announce the death of Mr. Willie B. (Pop) Freeman.  Born August 14, 1960, in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Ida. B. Middlebrooks and Mr. Willie B. Freeman Sr.   Mr. Freeman entered into eternal rest on Tuesday January 9, 2024, at Memorial hospital in Savannah Georgia.  He leaves to cherish his memories, children:  Antonio Martin and Rod Martin. both of Ocilla Georgia. One grandson: Antonio Martin Jr. His brother: Mr. Roger Freeman of Newton Burg Germany.  Special cousins: Mr. Cleo Deberry and Mr. Jeffery Deberry of Jacksonville Florida. Three aunts: Mrs. Glenda and Mr. Willie Fred Walker of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Wilie Mae Anderson and Mrs. Evelyn Hams of Hattiesburg Mississippi.  One uncle; Mr. Joe Middlebrooks of San Francisco, California, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Willie B. Freeman is planned for Saturday January 20th, at 4:00 p.m. from the Pleasant Grove 1st. Baptist church, 215 East 7th street, Ocilla Georgia where Rev. James Curtis serves as pastor and will deliver the eulogy.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Mr. Freeman 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. 

If I walk in the pathway of beauty, if I work, till the close of the day.  I will see the great king and his beauty, when I've gone the last mile of the way.  It is with sincere sympathy that the staff of the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street Ocilla, pause to announce the Death of Ms. Synise Elizabeth White, of 406 North Irwin Ave. of Ocilla Georgia   31774.  Born January 13, 2005, in Fitzgerald Georgia to Mr. David White Sr. and Ms. Cynise Demps.  Ms. White received her eternal call of Saturday January 13, 2024, in Fitzgerald Georgia.  She leaves to cherish her memories, her Parents:  Ms. Cynise Demps and Mr. David White Sr. of Ocilla Georgia.  Siblings: Mr. Dontravius Carter of Atlanta Georgia, Mr. David White Jr. and Mr. Danielle Mack both of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of aunts uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends,  please continue to pray for the Demps and White families.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  

What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and grief to bear.  What a privilege it is to carry, everything to God in prayer.  With sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Ms. Betty Dyous Presley.  Born July 19, 1963, in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Mae Frank Walker Dyous and the late Mr. George Dyous Sr.  Ms. Presley entered into eternal rest on Monday January 8, 2024, at Memorial hospital in Savannah Georgia.  She leaves to cherish her memories her daughters:  Ms. April Thomas, Ms. Christy Dyous both of Ocilla Georgia and Ms. Tiffany Harris of Warner Robins Georgia.  Siblings: Ms. Carrie Mae Dyous of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mrs. Annnie Kate and Mr. Randolph Ellis, Mrs. Jeanette Dyous of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Gloria Freeman, Ms. Diane Manning of Douglas Georgia, Mrs. Brenda and Pastor Donnell Robinson of Statesboro Georgia, Mr. George Dyous Jr. of Albany Georgia, and Mr. Murray Lee Dyous of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Several grandchildren along with a host on nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Ms. Betty Presley is planned for Sunday January 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the Empowerment Temple Church of God By Faith 601 North Oak Street in Ocilla, Where Rev. Kenneth Moore served as pastor and will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Ms. Presley will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla Saturday 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 Dyous and Presley families.

Father we stretch our hands to thee, no other help we know.  If you with draw yourself from us, we have nowhere to go.  With heartfelt sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Mr. Arthur Lee Mitchell Sr.  Born May 20, 1950, in Donaldsonville Georgia, to the late Mrs. Karene Williams and the late Mr. Daniel Mitchell Sr.  Mr. Mitchell received God's call to his enteral home on Saturday January 6, 2024, at Piedmont Health Care in Fayetteville Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.  He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 46 years: Mrs. Eunice Anderson Mitchell.  Sons and daughter in laws: Mr. Arthur Jr. and Mrs. Oyin, Mr. Darien and Mrs. Letrice, and Mr. Sedrick and Mrs. Demetria. Two brothers and sister in law: Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Alice, Mr. Daniel Jr. Five sisters and brother-in-law: Ms. Angelyn, Ms. Rhondolyn, Ms. Amelia, Mrs. Leroilyn and Mr. Andrew, and Ms. Sharolyn.  Five grandchildren along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins' relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Arthur Mitchell Sr. is planned for Saturday January 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. from the Pleasant Grove 1st. Baptist church, 215 Est. 7th. street Ocilla Georgia, where Rev. James Curtis serves as pastor.  Rev. Melvin Harper will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Mr. Mitchell 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 lift the Anderson and Mitchell families up in prayer.

There's a sweet, sweet sprit in this place, and I know that it's the spirit of the lord.  With sadness in our hearts, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death of Mrs. Lillie Mae Davis, of 616 Park Ave. North, Tifton Georgia.  Born December 27, 1942, in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Rosa Harris and the late Mr. Clemon Harris.  Mrs. Davis moved to her eternal home on Sunday January 6, 2024, at her home in Tifton Georgia.  Mrs. Davis leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter: Mrs. Puerisha Mitchell of Tifton Georgia.  Sisters: Mrs. Louvenia and Mr. Alfonso Edwards of Ocilla Georgia and Mrs. Naomi Haithcock of Tifton Georgia, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  Home going services for Mrs. Lillie Mae Davis will be held on Friday January 19th, 2024, from the Ocilla city cemetery in Ocilla.  Mrs. Davis will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Thursday afternoon, 3:00 until 6:00, p.m. and Friday 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. at Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal on South Park Street in Tifton Georgia.  Eulogy and committal will follow at 2:15 p.m. at the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Pastor Veronica C. Anderson'Lewis will deliver the eulogy.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Davis family.