Mr. Cecil William Watkins, age 88, of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, passed away Wednesday morning, September 30, 2026, at his daughter’s residence in Waycross, GA.

Cecil was born July 4, 1938, in Trion, GA, to the late Ralph McKinley Watkins and Jewel Pack Watkins. He lived most of his life in the Trion and Summerville area. Cecil began his working career at Mt. Vernon Mills and was a truck driver for 55 years, working last with Phelps Transportation. He was a member of New Generation Church of God. Cecil Three years ago, he moved to Waycross to be with his daughter, where he attended Kettle Creek Church. Cecil enjoyed golfing in years past and eating at Waffle House, but most of all, he cherished visiting with others and witnessing for the Lord.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Patricia White Watkins; and his siblings, Maggie Tucker, Betty Tucker, Faye Williams, Buddy Watkins, and Frankie Watkins.

Survivors include two daughters, Cassandra White of Summerville, GA, and Candrice Hatcher (Tim) of Waycross, GA; his beloved dog, JJ; grandchildren, Randy Vaughn (Amanda), Angel Vaughn, Mitchell Hatcher (Nicole), and Austin Hatcher (Heather); great-grandchildren, Ella Vaughn, Israel Vaughn, Nathan Hatcher, McKinley Hatcher, Lincoln Hatcher, Charlotte Hatcher, and Henry Hatcher; siblings, David Watkins, Joyce Grogan, Sherman Watkins, Ray Watkins, Paul Watkins, and Shirley Ratliff; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2026, in the chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home, Summerville, Georgia with Rev. Danny Harkins and Rev. Jamie Godwin officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12 until 2 p.m. Monday at Coffman Funeral Home.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Cecil William Watkins.

Mrs. Eva Nell Winters, age 90 a resident of Summerville, Georgia passed away on September 30, 2026 at the Oak View Nursing and Rehab Center where she had been a resident for about 8 years. She was surrounded by a number of family members and friends as she passed.

Ms. Eva was born September 19, 1936 in Centre, Alabama daughter of the late John Henry Bradley and Nettie Elizabeth Kirby Bradley. She was of the Baptist faith where she attended Dry Valley Baptist Church. Ms. Eva had a love for sewing, quilting and cooking. It is said that she was an amazing cook.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Grady E. Winters; brother, Virgil Bradley; sister, Leigh Dale Gerard; sister, Christine Johnson; sister, Edgil Sanford.

Surviving are daughter, Judy Tapp (Sammy); daughter, Patsy Hall; daughter, Wanda Elrod (Leonard); daughter Booger Hines. Ms. Eva is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews along with a number of very special friends.

The family extends a very special “thank-you” to the staff at the Oakview Nursing and Rehab as well as the staff of Affinis Hospice.

Services for Ms. Winters will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory where the family will receive friends from noon until the funeral hour with the Dr. Brannon Martin officiating. Pall bearers will be Russell Justice, Dusty Hines, Mark Smith, Kolby Smith, David Ray Cordell and Travis Cordell. Honorary pallbearers will be Great grandchildren, Great-great grandchildren, staff of the Oakview Nursing and Rehab, staff of Affinis Hospice. Interment will follow in the Oakhill Cemetery at the Lyerly Methodist Church.

The Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Eva Nell Winters.