All Obituaries

Will A. Hale, III, age 84, of 3450 North Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, NV, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Silver Hills Health Care Center in Las Vegas. Born in Johnson City, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Will A. Hale, Jr. and Lucy Busbee Hale.  He was a former resident of Vienna. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna.

Billy Joe "B. J." Farmer, age 42, of 402 Green Street, Fort Valley, died Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Jackson, Georgia. Billy Joe was born in Vienna to Penny Burke and the late Billy Farmer.  He loved motorcycles and ATV's and racing.  He also enjoyed fishing.  Above all, he was a man who loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Survivors include: Wife:  April Farmer of Fort Valley Mother:  Penny Burke of...

Serveo Flores Lopez, age 80, of 5735 Highway 230 East, Unadilla, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Mexico but lived in the United States for many years.  He had worked on various farms around the area. He is survived by his son, Jorge Flores of Warner Robins and numerous other relatives in Mexico. No services will be held. Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.

Ernest Eugene Holder, Jr. age 82, of 688 Lewis Mill Lake Road, Vienna, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at his residence. Born in Eastman, he was the son of the late Ernest Eugene Holder and Lorene Thompson Holder.  Gene was a 1958 graduate of Dodge County High School where he played baseball and basketball.  He worked as a meat cutter for many years at various grocery stores such as Wal-Mart, Winn Dixie and Giant Foods.  When he wasn't working, he enjoyed gardening and...

Laura Miller, age 58, of 708 East 25th Avenue, Cordele, died Saturday, March 18, 2023 at her residence. Born in Palatka, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Lemuel Burkes and Margaret Branam Burkes Parker.  Laura was a homemaker.  She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who loved everyone she came in contact with.  Above all, she was a Christian and loved sharing with other what Jesus Christ meant to her.  We know she is in Heaven now. Survivors...

Peggy H. Cape, age 82, of 307 Charles Street, Vienna, died Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her residence, High Cotton Homes in Vienna. Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lee Hudson and Vivian Wright Hudson.  Peggy was a beautician for many years.  She loved fishing and baking but her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandkids. Survivors include: Sons: David Cape of Vienna Jody Cape (Susan) of Zephyr Hills, FL Danny Cape (Carol) of...

Lance M. Brown, age 50, of 940 Cherry Street, Unadilla, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his residence. Lance was born in Warner Robins to Marie Sutton Brown and the late Ralph E. Brown.  He had worked at Frito Lay and Kroger and loved animals and music. He is survived by his mother, Marie Brown of Unadilla and his brother, Roger Brown of Unadilla. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, March 8 at Perry Memorial Gardens with Rev. Mark White officiating. Memorial gifts may...

Rhonda C. Sanders, age 68, of 718 East 17th Avenue, Cordele, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Born in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late J. B. McInvale and Louise Gregory McInvale.  She was a registered nurse and had worked at Dooly Medical Center, Crisp Regional Hospital and Flint River Community Hospital.  Rhonda was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and nurse.   Survivors include: Son:  Phillip Sanders of...

Calvin Altman, age 69, of 3222 Carl Sutton Road, Lizella, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. Born in Unadilla, he was the son of the late Roy Altman and Lois Davison Altman.  Calvin was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He was an amazing musician, carpenter and comedian who was a sweet soul.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him! Survivors include: Wife of 41 years: Stephanie Altman of...

With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the families of Mike and Leanne Speight announce the passing of their fun-loving, outgoing father, grandfather, brother and friends, Michael Clark Speight and the love of his life, Leanne Merritt Speight.   Mike and Leanne were both tragically killed in an automobile accident on the morning of February 25, 2023, traveling together, on their way to offer comfort to another family. Mike was born on February 27, 1959, in Hawkinsville...