All Obituaries

Howard Mortuary regretfully announces the death of Ms. Debra Anderson of Alamo, Georgia. Ms.Anderson transitioned on Sunday, November 28, 2021, while in Shamrock Nursing/Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, Ga. Final arrangements have not been completed at this time but will be announce later upon completion.

Howard Mortuary sadly announces the transitioning of Mr. Alvin H. Kates of McRae, Georgia. Mr. Kates passed away on Saturday evening, November 27, 2021 while at home. Please keep the family in prayer as they go through this time of bereavement. 

Joyce Kay Sanders was born on January 20, 1954, in Telfair County. She went to sleep in death on November 11, 2021, at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carrie Jewel McArthur, father, Roosevelt Wright, two brothers, Walter Anderson, Jr. and Ricky Wright. Joyce Kay attended Central Elementary & High School and was a graduate of the Telfair County High Class of 1972. She was employed at Husqvarna as audit inspector for twenty plus years. She was a member of the...

Mary Alice Batten Height of McRae, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at McRae Manor Nursing Home in McRae, Telfair County. She was born on September 9, 1962 in McRae, Georgia to the late Bill Baker and Evelyn Batten Baker. Mary Alice attended Telfair County schools. Mary Alice is preceded in death by her son, Shannon Baker; nephew, Ervin Baker; parents, Bill Baker and Evelyn Batten Baker; grandparents, Christopher Jones, Sr. and Ola Mae Jones; aunt, Ora Renay...

Mr. Otis B. Mapp, Jr. was born March 20, 1960 in McGregor, Georgia to the parentage of the late Otis Mapp, Sr. and Beulah Mapp. Otis was affectionately called “June” by those who knew him best. Otis was raised in McGregor and Alamo and was educated in the Wheeler County School System. He later moved to Miami, Florida. Preceding Otis in death are his parents and four siblings: Johnny, IDA, Robert, Sr. and James. Otis leaves to cherish his memories three (3) brothers:...

Louis Adams was born from the union of Jessie Bell and Willie Adams in Rhine, GA.  “LD”, as he was called by many, made the decision as a young adult to relocate to Florida.  After trying his hand at various types of employment, he landed a position as a Longshoreman out of local #1416 in Miami, Florida. Never forgetting his love for his hometown, “LD” traveled back and forth between Miami and Rhine for over 40 years, eventually returning home to enjoy his...

Franshon Maurice Leon Travis  was born on November 19, 1992 to the parentage of Melissa Travis Fuller, Macon, Georgia and Frederick Leon Booker, Sr., Alamo, Georgia. Franshon’s daughter, Layla Travis, grandmother, AnniePearl Travis, great-grandmother, Rosa Lee Gibson preceded him in death Franshon received his education in the Wheeler County School System, graduating in the class of 2012. On Sunday, October 3, 2021, Franshon peacefully transitioned from this earthly home to his...

Howard Mortuary sadly announces the death of Ms. Eloise McCrimmon of 28 Kingston Ave. Helena, Georgia passed away at her resident. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time. Please keep her family and close friends in prayer.

Howard Mortuary sadly announces the passing of Mr. Joseph Wilkinson. He transitioned on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 while in Glen Eagle Healthcare and Rehab, Abbeville, Ga. Please keep this family in prayer as they make arrangements for their love one. Howard Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Wilkinson.

Morris Williams was born August 4, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida to the parentage of the late Morris Williams, Sr. and Nancy Mae Clemons. Morris attended the Deval County School System in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Job Corp and studied autobody mechanics which got he and his brother interested in working on cars and other vehicles. This is one hobby that they loved doing together. Morris departed this life on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, while at Glen Eagle Healthcare and...