All Obituaries

Bernice Warbington Smith, age 89, of 750 Kent Smith Road, Pinehurst, died Monday, July 15, 2019, at her residence. Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late James Dewey Warbington and Emma Doby Warbington.  She came to Dooly County at the age of 11 and graduated from Pinehurst High School where she met her husband, the late Dilbon W. Smith.  She was a dedicated wife and mother and was affectionately known to her grandchildren and her church family as...

Ernest G. Suggs, age 86, of 8021 Third District Road, Unadilla, died Monday, July 8, 2019, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville. Born in Pinehurst, he was the son of the late Joe Suggs and Emma Thompson Suggs.  He was a self-employed carpenter and painter.  Mr. Suggs was a loving father and grandfather. Survivors include: Daughters: Betty Roldan of Unadilla Linda Sanchez of Unadilla Grandchildren:  Stephanie Suggs, Antonio Roldan, Jada Fluellen, Alexis Sanchez,...

Bonnie A. Abbott, age 63, of 744 Fitzpatrick Place, Vienna, died Monday, July 1, 2019, at Cordele Health & Rehab. Born in Hawkinsville, she was the daughter of the late Robert Adam Abanathy and Doris Evelyn Moss Abanathy.  Bonnie was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and had worked at Dooly Medical Center.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Larry Abbott. Survivors include: Daughters:  Robin Taylor (Kenny Bennett) of Vienna Karen Gauthier (James,...

Zula A. West, age 93, of Pinehurst, died Thursday, June 20, 2019, at High Cotton Home in Vienna. Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Garnett Lee Arflin and Emma Beck Arflin.  She was a homemaker, a faithful member of Pinehurst Baptist Church and was active in the Republican Party.  Mrs. West was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanine W. Hudson and her husband, Larry of Unadilla; her sons, Pat West and his...

Ossie T. Spradley, Jr., age 92, of 3505 Pinehurst-Hawkinsville Highway, Pinehurst, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at High Cotton Home in Vienna. Born in Pinehurst, he was the son of the late O. T. Spradley and Mary Kenneth Watson Spradley.  Mr. Spradley served in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Shadwell.  He was a farmer for many years and was also a member of the Georgia Cattlemen's Association and the National Cattlemen's Association.  He was a...

John Alton Rackley, age 82, of 1012 Kathryn Ryals Road, Warner Robins, died Monday, May 27, 2019, at Heart of Georgia Hospice in Perry. Mr. Rackley was born in Perry and was the youngest son of the late William Lester Rackley and Annie Watson Rackley.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Robins Air Force Base.  After retiring, he worked at Houston Marine.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Unadilla. Survivors include: Wife:  Dale Bryant...

James Thomas (Tom) Howard, 74, of Vienna, Georgia passed away on May 18, 2019 at home on his family farm.  Visitation will be at Smyrna Baptist Church on Thursday, May 23rd at 1:00 p.m. with funeral services immediately following at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Carpenter and Rev. Layfield Buckholts officiating. Mr. Howard was born on December 26, 1944 to the late Ray and Margaret Bryson Howard.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Laura Howard Walker. His surviving family...

Kathleen Royal Hoagland, age 94, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Crisp Regional Nursing & Rehab in Cordele. Born in Nashville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Noah Gaskins and Maudell Hornage Gaskins.  She worked for many years as a sectionizer at a juice plant in Florida and later as a cook at Hardee's.  She was a member of Evergreen Church.  Her husbands, John Wesley Royal and Henry Hoagland, preceded her in death. Survivors include: Sons: George Royal...

Margaret Gunn, age 101, of 122 West Sheraton Drive, Washington, Georgia, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at her residence.   Born in Hawkinsville, she was the daughter of the late Walter Eugene Bailey and Minnie Murray Bailey.  She served as the food supervisor at Dooly Medical Center for many years and was a homemaker.  Mrs.Gunn was a former resident of Lilly, Nashville, Tennessee and Cedar Bluff, Alabama.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Washington,...

Sherry Ann Hurdle, age 57, of 691 Bobcat Trail, Nicholls, Georgia, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at her residence. Sherry was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on April 12, 1962.  Even though she was born with physical disabilities, she was an exceptional person who loved life and never met a stranger.  She loved to sing and watch television.  Her favorite shows were the Dukes of Hazzard and In the Heat of the Night.  Her mother dedicated her life to caring for Sherry until her...