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Please join us in lifting up the Day family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, sister, and sister-in-...
10/17/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Day family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, sister, and sister-in-law. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Frances Elaine Davis Day, 79, of Blackshear, passed away late Thursday evening , October 15, 2026, at her residence.

Born in Blackshear, GA on February 20, 1947, she lived in Pierce County all her life. Mrs. Day was a 1965 graduate of Blackshear High School. She worked at King Edward Cigar Factory prior to becoming the manager at the former General Office Supply store in Blackshear. Mrs. Day also helped next door at the Blackshear Flower & Gift Shop where, under the guidance of the owner, Mrs. Betty Riggins, became skilled at flower arranging herself. In her free time, she enjoyed working on different craft projects and working in her yard, which was always immaculate. Mrs. Day loved the Lord and enjoyed listening to Christian music.

She was a daughter of the late James Dewey & Madese Bennett Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wendell Day; two sisters, Carolyn (the late Kenneth) Waters and Janice Redding; her brother & sister-in-law, Roger & Terri Davis; four other brothers-in-law, Virgil Taylor, Robert Day, Fred Carter, and Cecil Day; and an infant brother, Pomeroy.

Survivors include her daughter, Lori Elaine Day of Blackshear; three sisters, Mildred Taylor of Alma, and Lucy Day and Judy Carter both of Blackshear; two sisters-in-law, Deloris (David) Turner of Little River, SC and Patsy Aldridge of Blackshear; three brothers-in-law, Durwood Redding, Dewey (Susan) Smith, and Tommy (Joy) Day all of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mrs. Day will be held Tuesday evening, October 20, 2026, at 6:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Edward Colley officiating.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home chapel immediately following the service.

Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery.

The family kindly requests employees of Hospice Satilla to serve as honorary pallbearers. Those that are able, please meet at the funeral home chapel by 5:30 Tuesday evening. The family also wants to thank the staff for all of their love and care shown to Mrs. Day during her time in their care.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was honored to serve the Day family during this time.

Please join us in lifting up the Taylor family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, grandmother, great ...
10/16/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Taylor family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Frances Warren Taylor, 100, of Blackshear, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, October 14, 2026, at the Gardenview Personal Care Home.

Born in Waycross, GA on March 24, 1926, she lived in Pierce County all her life. Mrs. Taylor was a 1942 graduate of Blackshear High School and worked for the Bamboo Shoe Factory prior to going to work for The Peoples Bank where she later retired from. She enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching, and quilting. Mrs. Taylor, along with her husband, had enjoyed square dancing for many years and one of her greatest loves was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. For many years, she had been a caretake to her brother, Sonny, until his passing. Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Blackshear First Baptist Church where she was in the Alathean Sunday school class. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.

She was a daughter of the late Judson & Lottie Donaldson Warren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Elias “Dan” Taylor; her son-in-law, Jerry Carter; all three of her sisters, Beatrice Myers, Evelyn Warren, and Sallie “Betty” Cook; and all four of her brothers, James “Sonny” Warren, Robert Warren, Hubert Warren, and Charles Warren, Sr.

Survivors include her daughter, Dana Taylor Carter of Blackshear; two granddaughters, Brandi (Clint) Johnson and Jena (Donnie) Turbeville; 4 great grandchildren, Gracie Ann Johnson, Judd Johnson, Cale Turbeville, and Kassidy Turbeville; a nephew, Mike Cook of Douglasville; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Taylor will be held Monday afternoon, October 19, 2026, at 4:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Loran Bryant and Dr. Bill Young officiating. Mrs. Taylor’s great grandchildren will also be paying tribute.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home chapel one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery.

The family kindly requests employees of Gardenview Personal Care Home to serve as honorary pallbearers. Please meet at the funeral home chapel by 3:30 Monday afternoon.

Memorials may be made to Gardenview Personal Care Home, 6134 College Ave., Blackshear, GA 31516 or to First Baptist Church, 670 E. Main St., Blackshear, GA 31516.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was honored to serve the Taylor family during this time.

Please join us in lifting up the Bryson family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their fiance, father, grandfather...
10/15/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Bryson family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their fiance, father, grandfather, and brother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Bobby Mershon Bryson, 64, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, following a brief illness.

Born on May 16, 1962, in Waycross, Georgia, Bobby was the son of the late Thetis and Edd Bryson. He lived in Waycross until moving to Bristol 35 years ago. He was a 1980 graduate of Ware County High School and would go on to receive training in welding as well as receiving his CDL’s. He formerly owned and operated Bryson Enterprises for a time and over the years drove trucks for Scott Housing and Dollar General. Bobby was a farmer his whole life and to him, it wasn’t work but a hobby he thoroughly enjoyed.

To know Bobby was to love him. He never met a stranger, and if you had a few minutes to spare, he always had a story to tell. Bobby was a natural-born storyteller, and while some of his tales may have sounded a little too good to be true, he would be the first to assure you that every single word was the truth!

An outdoorsman at heart, Bobby enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, good times, good stories, and most of all, good company. He loved to laugh, loved to talk, and loved being surrounded by the people who meant the most to him. He had a way of making ordinary moments memorable and turning everyday experiences into stories that would be told for years to come.

But of all the things Bobby loved in this world, nothing brought him greater joy than his family, especially his two precious grandbabies, Stetson “Peanut” Bryson and Ellie Mae Bryson. They held a special place in his heart, and the love he had for them was immeasurable.

Bobby is survived by his longtime partner, Paula McCora of Bristol; two daughters, Jessica Bryson, and son-in-law, James Flowers of Bristol & their children, Stetson “Peanut” Bryson and Ellie Mae Bryson, and Laura Rowell, son-in-law, (Colby) of Nahunta and their family; his brother, Homer Bryson and sister-in-law, Lisa Bryson of Nicholson, GA; his niece, Lucy Bryson; and his nephews, AJ Bryson and Ryan Casey. He also leaves behind many other loving family members and countless friends who will cherish his memory.

Funeral services for Bobby will be held Monday morning, October 19, 2026, at 11:00 o’clock from the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Bristol (Appling County) with Pastor Joe Chancey and Pastor Steve Dowless officiating. His daughter, Jessica, will also be paying tribute to her father.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 5 until 7.

Interment will be in the Piney Grove Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Robert Eunice, Donald Moore, Clint Griffin, Steve Blair, Tony Bryson, Ricky Fullard, Matt Albritton, and Anthony Smith.

The family kindly requests Steve Herrin, Keith Tucker, Anthony Smith, and Timmy Smith to serve as honorary pallbearers. Please meet at the church by 10:30 Monday morning.

Bobby lived life to the fullest, never missing an opportunity to enjoy himself, share a laugh, or spend time with those he loved. While his passing leaves an emptiness in the hearts of his family and friends, the memories of all the good times, the laughter, and, of course, those unforgettable stories will live on.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was honored to serve the Bryson family during this time.

Please join us in lifting up the Pace/Still families in prayer as they cope with the loss of their daughter, granddaught...
10/14/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Pace/Still families in prayer as they cope with the loss of their daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter, and niece. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Eliza Ann Pace, infant daughter of Emily Faith Still and David Michael Pace, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Eliza was born in Waycross, GA on October 7, 2026, at Memorial Satilla Health.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, David M. Pace, Sr.; and by her maternal great grandmother, Viriginia Alderman.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived by maternal grandfather, Russell Still of Blackshear; paternal grandmother, Ann Kinney of Savannah; maternal great grandfather, Joe Still, Sr. of Blackshear; paternal great grandmother, Linda Dockery of Bowman; paternal great grandfather, Terry Kinney of McDonough; aunts, Gabby Still, Kasey Still, Samantha Still, and Sophia Still all of Blackshear; her uncle, Russell Still, Sr. of Blackshear; great aunts and uncles, Joe (Brandi) Still, Jennifer Still, Jasmine Still all of Blackshear and Alyssa Kinney of Savannah; and several other relatives.

Graveside services for Eliza will be held Friday morning, October 16, 2026, at 11:00 o’clock from the Greenlawn Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was honored to serve the Pace/Still families during this time.

Please join us in lifting up the Devlin family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother and grandmother. Ou...
10/14/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Devlin family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother and grandmother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Reta Mae Pearson Devlin, 67, of Blackshear, passed away Monday afternoon, October 12, 2026, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House.

Born in Waycross, GA on January 31, 1959, she lived in St. Mary’s, GA for many years and worked at Rowland’s Grocery Store. After Mr. Rowland closed the store, Mrs. Devlin worked for Winn-Dixie in Kingsland. She would continue to work there until she moved to Pierce County in 1992 and transferred to the Winn-Dixie in Waycross where she retired in 2012. Mrs. Devlin enjoyed going on cruises with her family and anytime there was a trip, she was already packed and ready to go. She always loved to go to Helen, GA and enjoyed going to the Hansel and Gretel Candy Kitchen to get her pecan divinity and peanut brittle. Mrs. Devlin also enjoyed going to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN where she enjoyed going on the coal-burning train and hearing the whistle blow. She often rode the train at least twice when she went to Dollywood. Mrs. Devlin also liked to listen to Dolly’s niece sing at the Heidi Parton’s Kin and Friends show at Dollywood. She was of the Pentecostal faith and always enjoyed going to church with her family as much as she could.

She was a daughter of the late Raymond & Ruth Varnadore Pearson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Varnum Devlin; her sister, Arlene Pearson; and by her brother, Ray Pearson.

Survivors include two sons, Eddie Devlin of Blackshear and Joseph Eldrin (Jacqueline) Devlin of Coos Bay, OR; 3 grandchildren, Richie Crews, Eva Durham, and Raymond Dunham; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mrs. Devlin will be held Saturday afternoon, October 17, 2026, at 2:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Bill Young officiating.

The family will be receiving friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Waters Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was honored to serve the Devlin family during this time.

Please join us in lifting up the Davis family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their father, grandfather, great g...
10/13/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Davis family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Farrell Davis, 71, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2026, at Memorial Satilla Health.

Born in Evergreen, AL on December 7, 1954, he lived in Florida for many years prior to moving to Pierce County in 2004. He was a 1973 graduate of Auburndale High School in Auburndale, FL and soon after began his career in welding. He worked for Killerbrew Welding Co. in Florida for many years and would go on to retire from Carolina Skiff in Waycross. Mr. Davis loved to fish and watch Alabama football as well as the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also loved to eat - never missed a good buffet – and he loved to aggravate his daughter, Patty. He was of the Church of God faith.

He was a son of the late David & Voncile (Davis) Davis. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, his twin, Harold, Jimmy, and Royce.

Survivors include his three daughters, Patty & Leon Johnson of Blackshear, Christie Wilson (fiancé Clay Dowda) of Waresboro, and Farrah (Billy) Barber of Jesup; two sisters, Judy (Dennis) Foster of Milan, FL and Wanda Mejia of Lakeland, FL; two brothers, David Davis, Jr. and Michael Davis both of Lakeland, FL; 9 grandchildren, Angel (Cory) Prokosch, Taylor Wilson, Josie Wilson (fiancé Ray), Amos Barber (fiancé Elizabeth Johnson), Joseph Wilson, Seth Barber, Leland Johnson (fiancé Alyssa Joyner), Gracie Johnson, and J. W. Thrift; two great grandchildren with a 3rd on the way, Lillie Griffin and Baylor Griffin; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

The family will be celebrating Mr. Davis’s life at one of his favorite places on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 5 o’clock at Ole Times Country Buffet in Brunswick (112 Center Dr.).

Memorialization is by cremation.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was honored to serve the Davis family during this time.

Please join us in lifting up the Velie family as they cope with the loss of their mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, gr...
10/11/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Velie family as they cope with the loss of their mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, great, great grandmother, and sister. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Shelvie Jean May Velie, 88, of Blackshear, passed away early Sunday morning, October 11, 2026, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House.

Born in Poulan, GA on January 3, 1938, she lived in Ware County prior to moving to Pierce County fifty years ago. Mrs. Velie was a retired Nurse having worked for Memorial Hospital (Satilla Memorial Health). She loved being with her family - especially all of her grandchildren, had a profound sense of humor, and was a very sociable person. Mrs. Velie had been a devoted pastor’s wife for many years and always had the right words to offer people whether it was for comfort, encouragement, or just to brighten their day. She was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center.

She was a daughter of the late John David “JD” & Ernestine Peavy May. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life, Rev. Andrew “Andy” Velie; and her son, Roger Velie.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Chris Braden of Haymarket, VA; her daughter-in-law, Cindy Velie of Waycross; her sister, Jacqueline Iniguez-Davis of Lake City, FL; 6 grandchildren, Sabrina (Dave) Peet, Marie (Brad) Jacobs, Becky (Eric) Causey, Jennifer (Brian) Beasley, Jet Thornton, and Samantha (Austin) Jordan; 15 great grandchildren; 10 great, great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A memorial service for Mrs. Velie will be held Tuesday afternoon, October 13, 2026, at 1:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Ray McMillan and Mike Jones officiating.

The family will be receiving friends at the chapel immediately following the service.

Memorialization is by cremation.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon St., Waycross, GA 31501.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was honored to serve the Velie family during this time.

Please join us in lifting up the Jordan family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their husband, father, grandfathe...
10/11/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Jordan family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Daniel Bradley “Dan” Jordan, Jr., 81, of Blackshear, passed away Friday evening, October 9, 2026, at his residence.

Born in Waycross, GA on February 9, 1945, he lived in Valdosta for many years before moving to Pierce County in 2002. Mr. Jordan was a 1962 graduate of Ware County High School and a 1964 graduate of South Georgia College. It was while he was in his junior year of college and working for A Southern Company (Georgia Power) that he was drafted into the US Army. Following his military service, he continued working for A Southern Company serving in many different capacities including as supervisor in the Valdosta office before retiring in as their Safety & Health Coordinator. In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Mr. Jordan was a faithful member of Blackshear First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, was in the Enriched Sunday school class, and was also a former Sunday school teacher.

He was a son of the late Daniel Bradley & Genevieve Carter Jordan, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Thomas Marvin Little; and an infant sister, Diane Jordan.

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Gloria Brantley Jordan of Blackshear; his daughter, Jeana Little of Vestavia Hills, AL; his son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Bradley & Amanda Jordan, III of Rome, GA; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda & Malcolm Justice and Lisa & Kenneth Waters all of Waycross; his brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Phil & Elaine Jordan of Waycross; 6 grandchildren, Andrew (Brianna) Little, Dean Little (fiancé, Sarah Bailey), Sebastian Jordan, Claudia Jordan, Oliver Jordan, and Simon Jordan; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mr. Jordan will be held Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026, at 11:00 o’clock from the Blackshear First Baptist Church.

The family will be receiving friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery.

The family kindly requests members of the Enriched Sunday school class along with Billy & Janet Taylor, Bill & Peggy Wall, Norris & Dorothy James, and Steve & Donna Boatright to serve as honorary pallbearers. Please meet at the church by 10:30 on Wednesday morning.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Fulfill the Vision Fund, 670 Main St., Blackshear, GA 31516.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was honored to serve the Jordan family during this time.

Please join us in lifting up the Turner family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, grandmother, great ...
10/09/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Turner family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and sister-in-law. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mrs. Sylvia Smith Turner, 84, of Blackshear, passed away Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.

Born in Jesup, GA on January 25, 1942, she lived in Pierce County all her life. Mrs. Turner was a 1960 graduate of Patterson High School where she had been fourth in her class. After high school, she worked for Morel’s Pharmacy and would later put her bookkeeping skills to use working for Blackshear Apparel followed by Pierce Farm Supply. Mrs. Turner and her husband would go on to open Turner Appliance which their son and daughter still run today. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping and looking for the best deals. Mrs. Turner was a longtime member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and the Saints of Joy Sunday school class. She had also been very active in the women’s group as well as having served as a greeter and nursery worker. Since becoming a resident of Baptist Village, Mrs. Turner had been attending their chapel services.

She was a daughter of the late John Ervin & Isabelle Roberson Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Lamar Turner; a son, Anthony Scott Turner; a brother, Ronald C. Smith; and a brother-in-law, Roy Todd.

She is survived by two children, James Lamar “Jamie’ Turner, Jr. (fiancé’, Sheree’ Truelove) and Alison Turner Long both of Blackshear; a sister, Rose Ann Todd of Blackshear; two brothers, Roger (Loretta) Smith of Douglasville and Harrell (Donna) Smith of Patterson; a sister-in-law, Linda Smith of Waycross; 4 grandchildren, Blair Hubbard, Payton (Ashlie) Turner, Allie Caroline (Wyatt) Castoe, and Anna Claire Long (fiancé’, Treb Wetherington); 7 great grandchildren, Addison Hubbard, Kayleigh Hubbard, Amelia Turner, Cara Turner, Turner Hubbard, Steele Wetherington, and Marlee Turner; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mrs. Turner will be held Sunday afternoon, October 11, 2026, at 3:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Golden officiating. Ms. Blair Hubbard and Mrs. Allie Caroline Castoe will also be providing family tributes.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home chapel one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon St., Waycross, GA 31501.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was honored to serve the Turner family during this time.

Please join us in lifting up the Hallman family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their father, grandfather, and g...
10/05/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Hallman family in prayer as they cope with the loss of their father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time.

Mr. Robert Lee Hallman, 87, of Lake City, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Lake City VA Medical Center.

Born in Nahunta, GA on November 13, 1938, he lived there most of his life before moving to Lake City 8 years ago. Mr. Hallman was a 1956 graduate of Nahunta High School and served in the US Air Force for four years. He would go on to work for Kraft in their glass division until 1984 then worked for other glass companies before retiring in 1989. In his free time, Mr. Hallman enjoyed playing golf, fishing, visiting national parks, and the Florida Gators. He was of the Presbyterian faith.

He was the son of the late Homer Lee Hallman and Ruby Mae Pearson Hallman Teten. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Robert James Hallman and Jody Andrew Hallman; and his sister, Betty Jo Nichols.

He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donovan Hallman of Lake City and Darren & Megan Hallman of Wynantskill, NY; 4 grandchildren, Judy Hallman, Savannah Hallman, Robert Lee Hallman, II, and Erica Hallman; 2 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mr. Hallman will be held Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, at 10:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home chapel one hour prior to the service

Interment will be in the Old Oak Grove cemetery in Brantley County.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was honored to serve the Hallman family during this time.

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