All Obituaries

John W. "Bill" Daniels, age 86, of 3015 Little Creek Road, Pinehurst, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his residence. Born in Pinehurst, he was the son of the late Barney Daniels and Lessie Bellflower Daniels.  Bill was a farmer and was preceded in death by his son, John William Daniels, Jr. Survivors include: Wife:  Ophelia Daniels of Pinehurst Daughters: Rita Jones (David) of Unadilla Darla Collins of Unadilla Dawn Daniels of Dunnellon, FL Sister:  Laverne...

Thelma Leonhardt, age 73, of 1006 Bonner Drive, Perry, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins. Born in Warner Robins, she was the daughter of the late Joe Wilson and Ruby Bell Wilson.  For many years, Thelma worked as a waitress at the Towne House and the All State Truck Stop in Unadilla.  Later, she became a homemaker.  She and her late husband, Darrelle Leonhardt loved spending time at their property on Lake Sinclair and riding their...

Erma Jean Ballagh, age 98, of Rockledge, Florida, died Friday, September 17, 2021, at Ginny's Place Viera in Rockledge. Mrs. Ballagh was born in Vienna to the late Samuel Slade and Gladys Davis Slade.  She attended Valdosta State College and later graduated from Emory University School of Nursing.  She served with honor in the United States Army Nurse Corps from 1945 to 1947.  In 1949, she married Weldon F. Ballagh.  She was a member of the Church at Viera in...

Jason Cross, age 37, of 4807 Fulton Mill Road, Macon, died Monday, September 20, 2021, at Atrium Health-Navicent in Macon. Jason was born in Perry on December 10, 1983.  He was a 2002 graduate of Perry High School.  During his time in high school, he played trumpet in the band which was something he took a lot of pride in.  One of his true passions was hunting arrowheads but his greatest love in life was his children. Survivors include: Children: Preston Blake Cross of...

Kimberly R. Davis, age 50, of 628 Oak Avenue, Pinehurst, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins after a long and valiant battle against diabetes. Born in Austell, she was the daughter of Linda Broadaway Davis and the late Lonnie T. Davis, Jr.  Kimberly was a graduate of Forest Park High School and worked as a quality control supervisor at UPS for a number of years.  She was a dedicated and loyal servant at her church, Northside Baptist Church...

Angela Lynn Owens, beloved sister, aunt, cousin and niece, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. Angela was 64 years old and fought valiantly against Alzheimer’s for more than five years. Angela worked as an accountant and served as the Deputy Treasurer for Rogers County in Oklahoma. She retired after almost 23 years, before leaving to help care for her mother who passed away in 2014. Those who knew Angela described her as a wonderful friend to all and a gentle spirit throughout...

Patricia C. Langston, age 60, of 1117 East 8th Avenue, Cordele, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late John Langston and Catherine Patricia Hines Langston.  Patricia was a LPN and had worked at Dooly Medical Center and several nursing homes in the area.  She enjoyed fishing, but her greatest love was her family. Survivors include: Son:  Nick Johnson of Cordele Partner:  Andrea Spurlin...

Van A. "Buz" Vaughan, Jr., age 66 of Vienna, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Buz was born on September 3, 1955 to the late Van A. Vaughan and Faye Pooler Vaughan.  He was a farmer and the owner of JAC Trucking Company.  Buz was a member of Drayton Baptist Church and served as a Deacon.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing but his greatest joy was the time he spent with his grandchildren who knew him as "Pops." Survivors...

John W. Daniels, Jr., age 60, of 502 West Avenue, Unadilla, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Johnny was born in Vienna on January 23, 1961.  For the past 40-plus years, he worked for the Dooly County Public Works.  He loved collecting Hot Wheels, hunting arrowheads, antiques and collecting knives.  Johnny was a wonderful person with a big heart, loved kids and will be dearly missed by his family. Survivors...

  THIS OBITUARY IS PLACED ON BEHALF OF NASSAU FUNERAL HOME AND AS A COURTESY TO THE FAMILY OF SONNY HALL. William “Sonny” Rufus Hall, age 75, of Callahan, FL passed away on August 31, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1945 in Jacksonville, FL to James Rufus Hall and Annie Clyde Johnson Hall. Sonny started working at the age of 15.  Not only did he have a gift but was also the true definition of a craftsman carpenter and put his heart and soul in everything he built....