All Obituaries

"I am the sunlight on ripened grain.  I am the gentle autumn rain.  When you awaken in the morning's hush  I am the swift uplifting rush  Of quiet birds in circled flight.  I am the soft stars that shine at night." Mother Maggie James Sumpter, age 91, of Midway, GA, transitioned from labor to reward on Tuesday evening April 23, 2024 at her residence with her loved ones near. Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional...

"Our destination is a place,  far greater than we know, for some the journey is quick, and for some the journey is slow..." Ms. Juanita Singleton transitioned from time into eternity on Tuesday April 23, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, GA. Arrangement are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by The Dorchester Funeral Home, 7842 E. Oglethorpe Hwy, Midway, GA.

"Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep.  I am a thousand winds that blow.  I am the diamond glints on snow."  Please join us in prayer for the family of Mr. Reginald Penn, age 88, of Hinesville, GA. Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of The Dorchester Funeral Home, 7842 E. Oglethorpe HWY, Midway, GA.

Diana Jo Gillespie was born on September 20, 1940 in Riceboro, Georgia to Eldora B. and John Williams.  She graduated as her class Valedictorian in 1957 from the original Liberty County High School in Midway, Georgia.  She graduated from college with high honors with a Master’s Degree in Biology from Texas Southern University. She met and married Bernard Gillespie in Houston, Texas in 1965 after she finished her studies.  She would blush with pride whenever you...

On April 17th, 2024, at the age of 87, James Thomas Baker passed away at his cherished home. James, a devoted son, brother, father, and proud veteran of the United States Air Force touched the lives of many with his kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to his family and passions.   Born in Townsend, Georgia and raised in Dorchester, currently known as Midway, Georgia, James was the only son among the 6 children born to Johnathan Baker of Liberty County and Elvina Bowens of...

Ms. Sandra Nixon transitioned from this life on April 13, 2024.  Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of The Dorchester Funeral Home, 7842 E. Oglethorpe Hwy, Midway, GA. 

Mattie Mae (Solomon) Jones of Riceboro, GA transitioned to her eternal heavenly home on April 10, 2024. She was the third eldest child of the late Roscoe Solomon and Trudie Hicks-Ware of Cairo, GA. Mattie accepted Christ at an early age. She became a devoted member of the First African Baptist Church in Riceboro, GA for 60+ years where she served as a devoted deaconess of the church. She attended elementary and middle schools in Georgia and Florida before moving to Liberty County in 1961 to...

    “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the LORD, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (NIV)   Tara Lynette Phillips-Baker (“Tee” “Ternette”) was born July 5, 1964, to the late Sheila Mae Goodin-Phillips and Robert S. Phillips...

  Gertrude Golden, affectionally known as (Gi Gi), a native of Liberty County was born on January 29, 1961, to the late Lewis Golden and Ruth Golden of Midway, Georgia.  Gertrude, (Gi Gi) attended the Liberty County School System and graduated from Bradwell Institute’s Class of 1980. Later attended Turner Job Corps Center in Albany Georgia. She loved children and treated them with love and kindness.  She was a member...