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Demajhay Bell Obituary

HEPHZIBAH, Ga.- Mr. Demajhay D. Bell entered into rest on Sunday, March 20, 2016. He was affectionately called "Peanut, attended public schools in Richmond County and had a vivid love for basketball, animals and all people. He was a member of the AAU basketball team. Demajhay was making preparations to join the Marine Corps. Demajhay leaves to cherish fond loving memories with his mother, Twyla E. Bell; father, Christopher D. Franklin; brothers, DyQuez and Jayden Bell; foster brother, David Butler; sister, Aerial Johnson; devoted grandmother, Daisy J. Bell; grandparents, Calvin and Linda Franklin; great-grandmother, Carrie Jenkins; aunt, Sonya Franklin; uncles, Reginald (Kellie) Stone, James (Stefanie) Stone and Calvin Franklin Jr. and a host of other relatives and sorrowing friends. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Monday, March 28, 2016, Beulah Grove Baptist Church, 1434 Poplar Street, Augusta, Reverend Moses D. Anderson of Historic First Ebenezer Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Historic First Ebenezer Baptist Church cemetery. Mr. Bell will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service hour. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Mar. 27, 2016.

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Alucard

November 13, 2023

I know it's strange to speak up now after years later but, he was literally like an older brother to me, always play fight and joke around, he was really kind and sweet. Missing you Jay

November 19, 2016

Loved this kid and still praying for the family♡ GOD BLESS...Hamilton Family

Natasha Taylor

July 31, 2016

S. I.P I have a son 17 and I can only imagine the pain of loosing a child but now heaven has gained another beautiful angel

JENNY

July 5, 2016

May you fly high with the Angels babyboy ♡

letisha gibbs

May 5, 2016

RIP lil cuz. Love you Peaches #2

Rita Wilkins-williams

April 3, 2016

My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

March 31, 2016

Praying for your family

Della Cue

March 29, 2016

My condolences to the family.

B Wray

March 29, 2016

sending my love n prayers to your family at this hard time cant imagin what your family n friends are going thro gone to soon

Micaela Kennedy Byers

March 29, 2016

My god i couldn't begin to imagine losing a child i dont know this young man but my heart is heavy like i did..... Rest well son..... My god wrap his arms around this baby family Lord in there time of need

E Campbell

March 29, 2016

My heart hurts for this young mans family. I pray for the increase of strength in this time of sorrow. You have gained your wings.

E Campbell

March 29, 2016

My heart hurts for this young mans family. I pray for the increase of strength in this time of sorrow. You have gained your wings.

Auntie Sheron

March 29, 2016

Demajay baby we miss you but God needed you. He has called you home with the other angels so rest now my sweet boy! We love you and will always think of you.

Frances Mickens

March 29, 2016

My prayers are with this family and I know GOD will give each of you the strength to take this journey. I don't live in your area I live in NY, but this story has touched me deeply this young man had so much promise to give this world. Know that Demajhay has touch people who he has never meet. May his light continue to touch many more.

Jasmyn Brown

March 28, 2016

From professional drummer/actress Jazzy Fae, i love you all. Prayers for strength and peace are continuous!!! Rip Lil Mahjay! Peace and Love...

-Jasmyn "Jazzy Fae" Brown

Tina Rogers

March 28, 2016

Fly high Majhay

Tina Rogers

March 28, 2016

To the family may God bless you and give you peace,I knew him for a short time yet I have been touched for an eternity,, Caviler Rec.Team Gab's mom

Shirley Walker

March 28, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jacqueline Vann

March 28, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Amy Washington

March 28, 2016

R.I.P.Demajhay, a nice young man whom our family had the pleasure to meet.

Genesis Williams

March 28, 2016

To THE FAmily of Demajhay Sorry FOr Your Lost HE WILL BE REMEMBERED AND LOVED BY US FOEVRER! Continued prayers for the family!

Rip

From FF7 Family Jones

March 28, 2016

March 28, 2016

ETHEL FOUNTAIN

Shanya Herrington

March 28, 2016

#LongLiveBG #MajhayWorld

March 28, 2016

To the family;hepzibah high school.genie barggs

Demajhay Bell

March 28, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

TANA Avera

March 28, 2016

May you rest in paradise.

Ballin

Q G

March 28, 2016

Fly High lil bruh gon miss being on the court at dlakes with you watch over Aug for us we need it.

Jahmar Bingham

March 28, 2016

Majhay! Young man you are truly missed. My brief time knowing u u made an immediate impact on me. It hurts deep to know that this happened 2 u. I really enjoyed ur personality and ur on the court skills. I want to thank u for allowing my son in2 ur circle as a friend. We love u young man! You r now in the hands of the most gracious and most merciful. You're doing better than all of us down here. Until we meet again!

Jacque Dixon

March 28, 2016

Death is not the final chapter...just a footnote to the dawn.
Death is not the final chapter...for the victory has been won.
Rest in peace in the arms of our Savior

March 28, 2016

to the family I am sorry for your loss

Glenn Hills graduate class of 78

March 28, 2016

My heart is aching. My continued prayers are with the family and All of Glenn hills high.

The Gscheidle's

March 28, 2016

A loving soul taken too soon. Your big bright smile will stay with us forever in our hearts. We love and miss you Demajhay.

Alisha Hill

March 28, 2016

To the family I am so sorry for the lost of your loved one. I did not know him I am not even from there I live in NC. I heard of this and it touched my heart in such a way.. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around each and everyone of you.. I know this is hard to lose someone so close but my God makes no mistakes... I will pray and continue to pray for you and your family... May God Bless you all..

TINA GWCHEIDLEQ

March 28, 2016

I FIRST MET DEMAJAHAY AT 6 YEARS OLD. HE WAS DRAWING WITH CHALK ON MY BACK STOOP. I SAW CUSS WORDS....HE SAID "IT WAS ALIZE MS G...SHE WAS 3. I TOLD HIM..."DEMAJHAY I DON'T HAVE BAD KIDS, HE SAID MRS G I'M GOOD I PROMISE." WE LEFT HEPHZIPBAH IN 2012-MY HUSBAND COACHED MANY OF HIS BASEBALL TEAMS.WE LOVED LOVED THIS KID INSIDE OUT. BIG HEART, BIGGER SMILE, BRIGHTEST EYES. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED AND LOVED BY US FOEVRER!

Pat Johnson

March 27, 2016

Rip Demajhay Bell

Pat Johnson

March 27, 2016

RIP DEMAJHAY BELL,MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP HIS ARMS AROUND YOUR FAMILY.

Qulia Heath

March 27, 2016

May you rest in peace

kartensive barnes

March 27, 2016

REST IN PEACE ANGEL....

C Williams

March 27, 2016

Continued prayers for the family!

Antonia Crawford

March 27, 2016

RIH with God baby, ,you've earned your wings

louis family

March 27, 2016

May God truly bless this family. And the peace of God which passes all understanding be upon you all. Such a wonderful young man who brought a smile to us all, he will be missed.

Regina Sims

March 27, 2016

God bless you young man. Keeping your family, friends, all those that know and love you, in prayer.

Foster

March 27, 2016

Words can't explain how I feel. All them times we talked and looked out for each other, it just seems so unreal... You had a bright future ahead of you and was very talented at basketball! But God said it was time and you had to return to your original home. There was nothing we could do! It was sad seeing you go but I know you're in a better place! While you in heaven watch over me lil big brah! I love you and I promise imma grind hard for you and your family. You will forever live through me and imma keep the name alive! #longliveBG #majhayworld My prayers are with your family and especially your mom and pops!!! Love you boy! ❤

marcus mosley

March 27, 2016

Demajhay bell mane I cant say nothing wrong bout you jus keep watching ova your mom,brothers& grannies......fly high Lil peanut

The Leverett's

March 27, 2016

May you rest in peace DeMahjay! Sending my deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time of their lives! You touched so many lives of people in our community! You will be truly missed! Fly high! Rest Peacefully Angel

Keda

March 27, 2016

For in His arms you have found rest and solace. Your memories will live forever in the hearts of those that love you. I pray that the family seeks comfort, peace and healing in the presence of our Father.

Ashanti Pernell

March 27, 2016

God Bless your family
Rest In Peace DEMAJHAY BELL

Skylar

March 27, 2016

Demajhay, you were an amazing friend . We're all gonna miss you so much ! Fly high with the angels ! Sending my prayers to the family

Susan Washington

March 27, 2016

I love you and miss you dearly. Watch over your moma and the rest of the family. Rest in peace baby its always gonna forever be Majhays World

Ty Collier

March 27, 2016

R.I .P

Brittney Morton

March 27, 2016

Demajhay was loved and his name will forever live on Rest In Peace Babyboy❤

March 27, 2016

my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. stay strong god will always be with you peggy stevens

March 27, 2016

Very sorry to hear of the loss of Demajhay. Such a wonderful young man will be missed greatly. May God's promise at John 5:28,28 give all of us hope.

Rosalyn Ruffin

March 27, 2016

You will be truly missed my baby. All you left behind for me to remember are happy & fun times. Our trips won't be the same & neither will your room. Majhay, you kept me laughing at times that were much needed. I love you my baby. Your job here is done. Fly high and make me proud. Don't entertain heaven too much because we still need the Lord's attention down here.

March 27, 2016

God Bless your family

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Moswen Bonner

March 27, 2016

Rest in Peace Demajhay Bell

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