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Mrs. Catherine Bryant Bormus

What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear.  What a privilege it is to carry, everything to God in prayer.  With sadness in our hearts, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street Ocilla Georgia, pause to announce the Death of Mrs. Catherine Bryant Bormus aka Cat.  Born February 15, 1950 in Ocilla, Irwin county Georgia, to the late Mr. Ulysses Bryant and the late Mrs. Lula Mae Tyson Bryant. Mrs. Bormus received God's call from labor to reward on Saturday December 25, 2021 surrounded by her loving twin sister Carrie Bryant Sneed and family members in Miami Florida.  Catherine is survived by her siblings:  Mrs. Carrie and Mr. Theodis Sneed of Miami Florida, Mrs. Ruth Gamble, Mrs. Louvina White, Mr. Columbus and Mrs. Earnestine Bryant all of Ocilla Georgia.  An additional  sister-in-law: Mrs. Carrie Bell Gamble Bryant of Ambrose Georgia, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. A Home going celebration for Mrs. Catherine Bryant Bormus is planned for Saturday January 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Rev. Randy Shelly will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Mrs. Bormus will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Bryant and Bormus familes,

Mr. William J. Thomas

William ThomasFather, we stretch our hands to thee, no other help we know.  If you with draw yourself from us, we have nowhere to go.  With sadness in our hearts, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia, 31774 pause to announce the death of Mr. William Jacob Thomas aka Pop of 152 Osierfield Dr. Wray Georgia, 31798.  Born November 11, 1941, in Irwin County, to the late Mr. Howard Thomas Sr. and the late Mrs. Mary Etta Paulk Thomas.  Mr. Thomas completed his earthly journey to enter his eternal home on  Tuesday December 21, 2021, at Coffee regional medical center in Douglas Georgia.  Mr. Thomas is survived by his children: Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Marie Wynn of Enigma, Georgia, and Ms. Yevette Thomas of Charleston South Carolina.  Siblings: Mrs. Eva Everette, of Miami Florida, Ms. Doris Thomas of Conley Georgia, Mrs. Barbara and Mr. Albert Jay, Ms. Ophelia Thomas, of Smyrna Georgia, Mrs. Mary and Mr. John Miller of Albany Georgia, Mrs. Lois Prater, Mrs. Wanda and Mr. Robert Jackson, Mrs. Cheryl and Rev. Charles Anderson, Mrs. Regina Belmer, Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Donna Thomas all of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Carroll Thomas of Miami Florida, Mr. Donald Thomas of Wray Georgia, along with a special cousin: Ms. Cora Baker of Ocilla Georgia and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.   A home going celebration for Mr. William J. Thomas is planned for Friday, December 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Paulk cemetery 126 Evergreen road, Ocilla (Holt) Georgia. Mr. Thomas will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Thursday morning 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.   The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please continue to pray for the Thomas family.

Mr. Badger Anthony Davis

Badger DavisFather we stretch our hands to thee, no other help we know.  If you withdraw yourself from us. we have nowhere to go.  With sadness in our hearts, the Davis Funeral Home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia 31774, pause to announce the death of Mr. Badger Anthony Davis  of 314 North Oak street Ocilla Georgia.  Born August 21, 1959 in Ocilla Georgia, to the late Mr. Badger Davis Sr. and the late Mrs. Dorothy Bowens Davis.  Mr. Davis received God's call from labor to reward on Monday December 6, 2021 at his home in Ocilla.  Badger (Anthony) is survived by his loving and devoted wife: Mrs. Elizabeth Hall Davis of Ocilla. Their children: Mr. Terrance Cobb of Birmingham,AL, Ms. Dorothy Wilson of Lake Wood Fla., Ms. Ashley Wilson of Ocilla Ga.,  Mr. Jonathan Hyman, Mr. Tyvis Hyman, Mr. Latwaine Hyman, Mr. Rodriquez Hyman all of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Corrie (Tara) Hyman of Jacksonville South Carolina.   His brother Mr. Reginald and Mrs. Patricia Davis of Warner Robins Georgia. Two aunts: Mrs. Gussie Davis Phillips and Mrs. Josephine Spaulding Davis both of Ocilla Georgia. Sister-in-law: Ms. Bobby Fuller of Fitzgerald Georgia. Brother in law Rev. Randy and Mrs. Brenda Shelly of Ocilla Georgia.  Several grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends. A home going celebration for Mr. Badger Anthony Davis is planned for Saturday December 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from the Ocilla City Cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave, in Ocilla.  His brother-in-law, Rev. Randy Shelly will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Mr. Davis will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home  in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:00 until 6:00 p.m., and Saturday morning 9:30 until 11:00 a.m. The Davis Funeral Home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements. Please continue to pray for the Davis family.

Ms. Equilla Powell

Equilla PowellThere's a sweet, sweet spirit in this place, and I know that it's the spirit of the lord.  There's a sweet expression on each face, and I know that it's the presence of the lord.  Sweet holy spirit, sweet heavenly dove, stay right here with us, filling us with your love.  And for these blessings, we lift our hearts with praise, without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place.  "Without a doubt we'll know, that we have been revived, when we shall leave this place". 

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. Equilla Powell, 307 East 7th. street, Ocilla Georgia.  Born August 10, 1966 to Mr. Matthew Powell and the late Mrs. Lille Jackson.  Ms. Powell received the lord's call to join the heavenly host on Saturday November 6, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical center in Tifton Georgia. 

Ms. Powell is survived by her daughter: Ms. Twaneshia Powell, of Ocilla Georgia, brother; Mr. Moses Jackson of Lumpkin Georgia, sisters: Ms. Patricia Ray, Ms. Jacqueline Elliot and Ms. Sonya Perry all of Columbus Georgia.  Granddaughters: Tashirah Powell, and Tariah Powell both of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Ms. Equilla Powell is planned for Saturday November 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from Rehoboth Fellowship church, 501 East Pine, Ocilla Georgia where Pastor Melvin D. Harper lll serves as pastor.  Ms. Powell will lie in state on Friday morning at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, 10:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements. Please continue to pray for the Powell family.  

Ms. Candace Ambar Nicholas

Candace NicholasWhen peace like a river extended your way, when sorrow like sea bellows roe.  Whatever my lot, thy has taught me to say, it is well, it is well, with my soul.  With sorrow our hearts, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia, 31774, pause to announce the death of Ms. Candace Ambar Nicholas of 327 Falcon Road of Ocilla.  Born December 12, 2001 to the late Mr. Nevile Nicholas and Mrs. Theressa Doctor Nicholas of Ocilla Georgia.  Ms. Nicholas received God call to be with the heavenly angels on Thursday October 28, 2021 at Dorminy Medical center in Fitzgerald Georgia.  In addition to her mother, Ms. Nicholas is survived by her siblings: Mrs. Joann and Mr. Gregory Lampkin of Tifton Georgia, Ms. Brianna Nicholas of Douglas Georgia, Ms. Deira McGregory, and Mr. Travon Nicholas all of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Ms. Candace Nicholas is planned for Saturday, November 6, 2021  at 2:00 p.m. from the family home 327 Falcon road in Ocilla.  Ms. Nicholas will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements. 

Ms. Susan Wynn Campbell

Susan CampbellA charge to keep we have, a God to glory.  And every dying soul to save to fit it for the sky.  To serve the present age, my calling to full fill. O may it all our power engage to do our masters will.  With heartfelt sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death and homegoing celebration for Ms. Susan Wynn Campbell of 133 Susan circle, Fitzgerald Georgia.  Born September 20, 1965 in Ocilla Irwin county Georgia, to the late Mrs. Hattie Wynn Martin and the late Mr. Roosevelt George.  Mrs. Campbell departed her earthly home to unite with the heavenly host on Tuesday October 19, 2021at Navicent Health care center in Macon Georgia.  She is survived by her step mother : Mrs. Magaline George of Ocilla Georgia. Her Children: Minister Corey and Mrs. Shirley Wynn, Mrs. Evelyn and Mr. Jimmy Kellom, Ms. Stephanie Wynn and Mr. Keon Thomas all of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Grandchildren: Jeremiah Wynn, Cheyenne Brown, Malik Brown, Kaelyn Kellom, Ava Thomas, Shanice Pyles, and Malcolm Pyles.  Great grandchildren: Jordan Stewart and Chestin King.  Siblings:  Ms. Charlene Wynn of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Michelle and Mr. Hopson Williams of Ashburn Georgia, Mr. Lamar and Mrs. Misty Martin, Mr. Bernard and Mrs. Sabrina Martin, Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Kris Martin, Mr. Anthony Martin, Mr. Steve Martin, Mrs. Rachel and Mr. Stacy Davis, Mr. Chris and Mrs. Shelby Martin, Mr. Nicholas and Mrs. Misty Martin all of Douglas Georgia. Mrs. Sallie and Mr. Willie Scott, Mr. Tracy Smith, Mr. Howard George, Ms. Angel George, Mr. Terrance Brown and Mr. Thomas Brown, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mrs. Susan Wynn Campbell is planned for Saturday October 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave, In Ocilla.  Her son Minister Corey Wynn will deliver the eulogy.  Mrs. Campbell will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.  Please keep the Wynn and Campbell lifted up in prayer.

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