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Mr. Christopher Charles Wilcox

Christopher WilcoxWhat 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 sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia, pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Mr. Christopher Charles Wilcox, aka "Crip".  Born January 8, 1968, in Ocilla Georgia to the late Mrs. Georgia Rene Dent Wilcox, and the late Mr. James Wilcox.  Crip received God's call from labor to reward on Tuesday August 23, 2022 at Dorminey Medical center in Fitzgerald Georgia.   He is survived by his siblings: Mrs. Patricia and Mr. Lloyd Denton of Newburg, New York, Ms. Carolyn Dent of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Angela Wilcox of Fitzgerald Georgia, Ms. Rosalind and Mr. George Ward of Valdosta Georgia, Mr. Kenneth Dent of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Larry Lewis of West Palm Beech Florida, and Mr. Willie James Wilcox along with a host of Nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  Home going services for Mr. Christopher C. Wilcox is planned for Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. from the Ocilla city cemetery 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  His pastor Rev. Melvin D. Harper lll will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Mr. Wilcox will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Sunday morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis Funeral Home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Tony White


Tony WhiteA charge to keep I have, a God to glorify. Who gave his Son my soul to save and fit it for the sky.  To serve the present age, my calling to fulfill.  O may it all my power engage, to do my master's will.  And then O lord prepare my soul for that great day.  O wash me in thy precious blood, and take my sins away.  With sadness in our heart, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Mr. Tony White aka T White of 206 North Maple street, Ocilla Georgia,  Born January 1, 1966 in Ocilla Georgia to Ms. Annie Lee White and Mr. Lewis White. Tony received God's call from labor to reward on Sunday June 19, 2022 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta Georgia.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife: Mrs. Loretta Carlton White of Ocilla Georgia.  Their children: Mr. Gregory Carlton, Mr. Chavarious and Ms. Kia Carlton, Mr. Justin Anderson, and Ms. Shaneka White all of Ocilla Georgia, Ms. Chacara King of Fitzgerald Georgia.  His parents: Ms. Annie Lee White of Ocilla Georgia and Mr. Lewis White of Atlanta Georgia.  Siblings: Mr. James Earl and Mrs. Kim White of Jacksonville Florida, Mr. Dexter and Mrs. Kathryn White, Ms. Shawn White, Ms. Tonji White all of Atlanta Georgia, Ms. Vonda White of New York, New York. Several grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Tony White is planned for Saturday June 25, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. from the Ocilla Church of God, Highway 129 North in Ocilla Georgia.  His pastor Rev. Charles A. Anderson Sr. will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Mr. White will lie in state at the Ocilla Church Of God on Saturday afternoon 1:00 until the funeral hour.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Jill Michelle Taylor Battle

Jill BattleGuide me O thy great Jehovah, pilgrim through this baron land.  I am weak but thy art mighty, hold me with thy powerful hand.  With sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia  31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Mrs. Jill Michelle Taylor Battle of 613 South Beach street of Ocilla.  Born July 13, 1968 in Chicago Illinois to the late Ms. Mary Lizzie Taylor and the late Mr. Christopher S. Norberg. Mrs. Battle departed this life on Friday June 10, 2022 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton Georgia. She is survived by he husband: Mr. John Henry Battle Jr. of Ocilla Georgia.  Their children: Gianna of Albany Georgia, Christian, Aaron, Jaden, and Trenity all of Ocilla Georgia.  Stepmother: Ms. Jean Taylor of Shreveport, Louisiana: one brother Minister Michael and Mrs. Patsy Taylor of Atlanta, Texas.  Three sister in laws: Mrs. Mary Battle, Mrs. Marie and Mr. Ronald Wynn, Ms. Rejoice Battle all of Ocilla Georgia, Five brother in laws: Mr. Joe B. and Mrs. Teresa Battle Sr. of Ocilla Georgia, Mr. Sammie Battle of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mr. Eddie Battle of Albany Georgia, Mr. Raymond and Mrs. Sherrelle Battle of Atlanta Georgia, Mr. Willie and Mrs. Gloria Battle of Fitzgerald Georgia along with a host of  nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mrs. Jill Michelle Taylor Battle is planned for Saturday June 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. from the Ocilla City cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Minister Joe Battle Jr. will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Mrs. Battle will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 10:00 until 6:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home in Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Claudie Mae Anderson Banks

Claudie BanksI heard the voice of Jesus say, come unto me and rest, lie down thy wearied one lie down, thy head upon my breast.  I heard the voice of Jesus say, behold I freely give, thy living water, thirsty one, stoop down drink and live.  With sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak street, Ocilla Georgia   31774, pause to announce the death and home going celebration for Mrs. Claudie Mae Anderson Banks of Ocilla Georgia.  Born June 14, 1926 in Ocilla Georgia, to the late Mrs. Etta Mae Little Anderson and the late Mr. Claude Anderson.  Mrs. Banks received God's call from labor to reward at her home in Ocilla on Friday June 3, 2022. She is survived by her children:  Mr. Claude and Mrs. Osie Banks of Conyers Georgia, Ms. Shirley Banks of Miami Florida, Mrs. Dianne and Mr. David Paschal of Fitzgerald Georgia.  Her Siblings: Ms. Marcia Barthell of Miami Florida, Mr. Kenneth Anderson of Fitzgerald Georgia, Mrs. Charlotte and Mr. Otis Brooklyn of Alapaha Georgia,  Ms. Dorothy Bryant of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  Home going celebrations for Mrs. Claudie Mae Banks is planned for Saturday June 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. from the Mathis Chapel Baptist church Brushy Creek church Road in Ocilla.  Rev. Mathew Baker will deliver the eulogy and committal.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla.  Mrs. Banks will lie in state on Friday Morning 10:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday morning 9:00 until 11:00 a.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Mavis Moss Miller

Mavis MillerServant of God well done, rest from thine love employ.  The battle is fought, the victory is won. Enter thy master's joy.  A voice at midnight came, she started up to here.  A mortal arrow pearced her frame, she fell bur felt no fear.  With sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774 pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Mrs. Mavis Moss Miller of 208 West Hudson Street, Ocilla Georgia.    Born June 4, 1953 in Osierfield Georgia, to the late Mrs. Ruthie Mae Stepherson Moss and the late Mr. Jimmie Lee Moss.  Mrs. Miller received her heavenly wings and went home to celebrate her birthday with the lord on Saturday June 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her children: Mrs. Michell and Mr. Willie Ballard of Atlanta Georgia, Mr. LaTravia and Mrs. Shenika Miller of Ocilla Georgia, and Mrs. Samantha and Mr. Terrence Fields of Albany Georgia.  Her siblings: Mr. Aldene and Mrs. Nella Tyson of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Wanda Faye and Rev. James Sams of St. Augustine Florida, and Mr. Morris and Mrs. Charlene Moss of Fitzgerald Georgia.  A grandson that she raised as her own: Mr. Chad Miller of Ocilla Georgia, along with a host of other grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and friends.  Home going services for Mrs. Mavis Moss Miller is planned for Sunday  June 12, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. from the Friendship Missionary Baptist church, Osierfield Georgia where Moderator Standford L. Anderson  will deliver the eulogy.  Interment will follow in the Osierfield community cemetery, Osierfield Georgia.  Mrs. Miller will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla Saturday morning 10:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday Morning 10:00 until 12:00 p.m.  The Davis funeral home of Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Robert Thomas

Robert ThomasWith sincere sympathy, the Davis funeral home, 301 North Oak Street, Ocilla Georgia   31774 pause to announce the death and home going celebrations for Mr. Robert Thomas.  Born October 23, 1929, to the late Ms. Flora Mae Merritt and the late Mr. Willie Harper.  Mr. Thomas received his heavenly wings on May 24, 2022, at Puritt Health Care center in Ocilla Georgia.  Mr. Thomas is survived by his children:  Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Debra Harper of Ocilla Georgia, Mrs. Genava Bouyer of Jacksonville Florida, and Mr. Anthony Harper of Ocilla Georgia. One sister: Mrs. Losa Mae Spann of Miami Florida.  Several grandchildren, Great grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.  A home going celebration for Mr. Robert Thomas is planned for Saturday May 28, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. from the Rehoboth fellowship church, 601 East Pine Street, in Ocilla where pastor Melvin D. Harper serves as pastor and will deliver the eulogy.  Mr. Thomas will lie in state at the Davis funeral home in Ocilla, Friday morning 11:00 until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday morning 10:00 until 1:00 p.m.  Interment will follow in the Ocilla city cemetery, 301 East Valdosta Ave. in Ocilla. The Davis funeral home in Ocilla has charge of all arrangements.

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