Obituaries

Obituaries

John M. Attaway

John M. Attaway

Jan 26, 2026

John M. Attaway, age 67, of 263 Railroad Street, Vienna, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at Pruitt Health in Ashburn.

Born in Duluth, he was the son of the late Robert Attaway and Margaret Fowler Attaway.  John worked in the construction business.  He loved dogs and in fact, fostered many dogs over the years.

Survivors include:Wife:  Marie Attaway of Vienna

Son:  Anthony Attaway...

Florice S. Peavy

Florice S. Peavy

Jan 21, 2026

Florice S. Peavy, age 88, of 1063 Oak Street, Unadilla, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her residence.

Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Grafton Leroy Scarborough and Alda Faulk Scarborough. She was a homemaker but had also worked at Citizens Bank in Unadilla, Security Bank in Perry and at Nutts About Kids in Pinehurst. She was...

William H. Burgis, II

William H. Burgis, II

Jan 16, 2026

William H. "Billy" Burgis, II, age 48, of 1428 Gleaton Road, Warwick, died Friday, January 16, 2026, at his residence.

Billy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a United States Army veteran and was self-employed.  He was an extremely intelligent person, very eloquent and always aspired to better himself and his family.    He also had a great sense of humor...

Rebecca T. Willingham

Rebecca T. Willingham

Jan 15, 2026

Rebecca Taylor Willingham, born December 27, 1947, in Marion, Ohio entered her eternal home in Heaven on January 15, 2026. Miss Becky leaves behind a beautiful legacy of quiet strength, unwavering faith, and a deep love that has shaped generations. She was the true definition of genuine- sincere, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in her care for others.  Above all, Miss Becky...

James E. Crosby

James E. Crosby

Jan 12, 2026

James E. Crosby, Jr., age 68, of 2139 Swearingen Road, Vienna, died Monday, January 12, 2026, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

Born in Montezuma, he was the son of the late James E. Crosby and Ruby Hawkins Crosby.  He served as a jailer for many years at the Dooly County Justice Center.  He loved fishing, going to the beach and...

Ernestine Holt

Ernestine Holt

Jan 10, 2026

Ernestine Holt, age 91, of 233 Coody Dairy Road, Vienna, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Atrium Health-Navicent in Macon.

Ernestine was born in Vienna to the late Ernest Hobson Truluck  and Lucille Shell Truluck. Ernestine was a lifelong resident of Vienna. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years at Noble Gin. She was also the church organist for Smyrna Baptist...

Connie Vaughan

Connie Vaughan

Jan 8, 2026

Connie Vaughan, age 64, of Vienna, Georgia, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Miller County Medical Center in Colquitt.

Connie was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina but was a lifelong resident of Vienna.  She worked as a caregiver for many years, enjoyed gardening and was a Baptist.

Survivors include:Children:Cody Vaughan (Amy) of LeesburgCasey Vaughan (Shayla) of LearyCaitlin Mixon (Vince) of ViennaCori...

Alicia Perez Romero

Alicia Perez Romero

Jan 7, 2026

Alicia Perez Romero, age 55, of 249 Ivy Street, Unadilla, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her residence.

She was born in San Marcos, Guatemala and was a homemaker.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Saturday, January 10 in the chapel of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home in Vienna.  Interment will follow in Vienna City Cemetery.

The family will greet friends one hour...

Frances S. Fowler

Frances S. Fowler

Dec 18, 2025

Frances S. Fowler, age 74, of 1691 Highway 90, Vienna, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Rufus "Buddy" Stubbs and Reba Speight Stubbs.  She graduated from Vienna High School and Georgia Southwestern College and had worked at the Dooly County Board of Education and the Dooly...

Marcy L. Tillman

Marcy L. Tillman

Dec 15, 2025

Marcy L. Tillman, age 54, of 108 West Third Avenue, Buena Vista, died Monday, December 15, 2025 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus.

Marcy was born in Americus on August 13, 1971.  She loved arts and crafts, growing plants and taking photos.

Survivors include:Son:  Jordan Tillman (Hannah Farmer) of Buena Vista

Mother and Step-Father:  Jean and Lanier Roberts of Vienna

Sister:  Nikki Still...

Jimmy Lee Brown

Jimmy Lee Brown

Dec 7, 2025

Jimmy Lee Brown, age 72, of 386 Vinson Road, Fort Valley, died Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Fort Valley Health & Rehab in Fort Valley.

Born in Warner Robins, Jimmy was the son of the late Euell Brown and Lois Plunkett Brown.  He had worked as a butcher for Giant Foods and was also in the construction business.  In his spare...

Johnny R. Moore

Johnny R. Moore

Nov 29, 2025

Johnny R. Moore, age 73, of 11750 Highway 230 West, Unadilla, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his residence.

Johnny was born in Montezuma on January 25, 1952, to James Marvin Moore and Marjorie Hambrick Moore.  He was a 1970 graduate of Unadilla High School.  He was a farmer until 1986, at which...

Constance M. Harpe

Constance M. Harpe

Nov 23, 2025

Constance Marilyn Harpe, age 84, of 780 Old National Highway, Pinehurst, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Brooklet, Georgia.

Connie was born on August 13, 1941, in Fayetteville, Georgia to the late Loy Harris and Sarah Glyn Carter Harris and lived a life characterized by devotion, strength, and unconditional love. 

Connie was the most wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...

Mickey Godfrey

Mickey Godfrey

Nov 20, 2025

Michael L. "Mickey" Godfrey, age 69, of 1888 Busby Road, Unadilla, died Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Emory Hospital in Perry.

Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late Garland Godfrey and Eva Doc Bush Godfrey.  Mickey was self-employed as a painter. He was preceded in death by his son, Micah Godfrey.

Survivors include:Son:  Zack Godfrey of Vienna

Brother:  Wayne Godfrey...

Jackie L. Shugart

Jackie L. Shugart

Nov 15, 2025

Jackie L. "Jack" Shugart, age 80, of 837 Oak Ridge Drive, Perry, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon.

Jack was born in Unadilla to the late R. C. Shugart and Inez Turner Shugart.  After graduating from Unadilla High School, he served his country with honor in the United States Air Force and was a veteran of...

Pete Fowler

Pete Fowler

Nov 15, 2025

Capt. George Marion “ Pete” Fowler, Retired USNR, age 90, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Pete was born in Unadilla to Carolyn Clewis Barron. Pete graduated from Unadilla High School. Upon receiving his BA Degree from Georgia Middle College, he began an extensive career in the United States Navy,...

Ruby Johnson Barron

Ruby Johnson Barron

Nov 14, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Ann Johnson Barron of Hawkinsville, passed away on November 14, 2025 at the age of 81, she was born June 16,1944.

Mrs. Ruby was a native of Pulaski County and was a member of the Baptist Faith. She was a retired banker having worked for the Bank of Georgia in Atlanta, Ga. She loved cooking and spending time with...

Tina S. Bartlett

Tina S. Bartlett

Nov 3, 2025

Tina S. Bartlett, age 64, of Unadilla, died Monday, November 3, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Mobile, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late James Howard Shepherd and Doris Ward Shepherd. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 34 years Dennis Bartlett. Tina was a homemaker most of her life and greatly enjoyed the years...

Judith L. West

Judith L. West

Nov 1, 2025

Judy Laye West, age 78, of Byromville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025.

Affectionately known as “Muddy,” Judy was a woman whose heart overflowed with love, laughter, and generosity. She was happiest in her kitchen—cooking, catering, and sharing meals that brought family and friends together. Her love for cooking grew into a successful business, Occasions with Flavor, through which...

Caroline Elaine Rozar

Caroline Elaine Rozar

Oct 28, 2025

Our precious angel baby, Caroline Elaine Rozar, beloved daughter of Ali and Rob Rozar, was born into the arms of Jesus on October 28, 2025. Her tiny footprints have left an everlasting mark on our hearts.

Caroline Elaine Rozar leaves behind her twin sister Ellie Anne, who will carry her sister’s memory with her always.

She is deeply loved and remembered by...

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