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.

With sadness in our hearts the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and funeral services for Ms. Lillian Rogers of Ocilla Georgia.  Born Sept. 18, 1940 in Irwin county Ocilla Georgia to the late Charlie and Jennie Mae Roger. Ms. Rogers passed into eternal rest on Monday April 24, 2017 at Fitzgerald Life care center in Fitzgerald Georgia.  She leaves to cherish her memories, Two brothers: Mr. Joseph Rogers of Ocilla Georgia, and Mr. Daniel Rogers of Queens New York.  also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  Services for Ms. Lillian Rogers will be held on Saturday April 29, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the chapel of the Davis funeral home in Ocilla.  Rev. Nathan Bathell will deliver the Eulogy.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

With sincere sympathy the Davis funeral home of Ocilla Georgia announces the death and funeral services for Mr. Roy Anthony McElhaney, of 915 North Oak Street in Ocilla, Georgia.  Born November 13, 1959 to the late Coy and Gladys McElhaney of Ocilla Georgia and Mrs. Louise Edwards of Miami Fla.  Mr. McElhaney enjoyed welding, family and friends. 

Mr. McElhaney passed into eternal rest at his home on Thursday April 20, 2017.  He leaves to cherish his memories, his children:  Mrs. Yolanda (Eric) Chaney of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Tiffany Royal of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Tori Pressley of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Rashad Turner of Tucson Az. Mr. Anthony McElhaney of Atlanta Georgia, and Alexander Smith of Fitzgerald Georgia and Marcus Wilcox of Valdosta Georgia. Reared as his own Ms. Tausha Washington (Lavosky) of Jacksonville Fla. biological mother:  Mrs. Louise Edwards of Miami Fla. siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins relatives and sorrowing friends. 

Funeral services for Mr. Roy Anthony McElhaney will be held on Saturday April 29, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. from the Holsey  Chapel CME church, 515 East Suwannee Street, Fitzgerald Georgia.  where the Rev. Anthony Davis is the Host pastor.  The eulogy will be delivered by Rev. Charles Anderson of Ocilla Georgia.  Mr.  McElhaney will lie in state at the Davis funeral home 301 North Oak Street in Ocilla from Friday morning 10:00 until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday morning at the church until the funeral hour.  Repass will be served at the church following the service.   The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

On June 10, 1941 in the small community of Ocilla Georgia, Annie Mae "Lil Sister" Laster was born to the late William "Will" and Rebecca "Becky" Laster. She attend the Irwin county school system, and remain in the community all of her life. Ms. Laster was well loved by her friends and family. Ms. Laster departed this life at her home in Ocilla surrounded by family and friends on April 15, 2017. Along with her parent, Ms. Laster was preceded in death by her son: Mr. Horace Laster, three sisters: Ms. Abbie Laster, Ms. Mamie Laster and Mrs. Elizabeth Meddler also one brother: Mr. A.C. Laster Sr. Annie Mae enjoyed working in her yard, crossword puzzles and watching western movies.

Ms. Laster leaves to cherish her memories: Four sisters: Mrs. Lillian King of Kissimmee Fla. Ms. Bettye Laster of Miami Fla. Mrs. Shirley Foster and Ms. Mae Will Laster both of Ocilla Georgia. Three grandchildren: Mr. Horace Harris, Mr. Michael Harris and Mr. Lee McDuffie all of Ocilla Ga. Daughter in law: Ms. Alice Faye Harris of Ocilla Ga. Two special nieces: Mrs. Sonya Reynolds, and Ms. Allie Magwood. A special stepson Mr. Fred C. Thomas Jr. A special thanks to Ms. April Jackson, Ms. Mary Joyce Ross, and Ms. Brenda Hall for all your help during our time of need. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends. A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me". Remember the best times we've shared. Remember my voice, remember my name, I'll be living in heaven, there's no more pain.

Funeral services for Ms. Annie Mae Laster will be held on Saturday April 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Bethel Baptist Church 401 East 7th. Street Ocilla Georgia where the Rev. Christopher R. Douglas is pastor. Eulogy will be delivered by her Nephew minister Steven McGauley. Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery on East Valdosta Ave. Ms. Laster will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home in Ocilla Friday morning 10:00 until Friday evening 7:00, and Saturday Morning 10:00 until 12:30 p.m. and at the church 1:00p.m. until the funeral hour. The Davis funeral Home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.