All Obituaries

Edwin "Scott" Pate, age 69, of 81 Sparrow Road, Unadilla, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his residence. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was the son of the late Willie Jim Pate and Grace Cooper Pate.  He had worked as a fabricator and a machinist but most recently was an aerial applicator for Davidon.  Scott attended Pinehurst Baptist Church. Survivors include: Son:  David Pate (Jennifer) of Ooltewah, TN Daughter:  Ashley Kinna (Scott) of Gordon,...

Verlyn Cummings, age 81, of 18 Orchard Road, Hawkinsville, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at his residence. Born in Allentown, he was the son of late Tom Allen Cummings and Hettie Lee Cummings.  Verlyn was the manager of the Naval Tracking Station in Hawkinsville before his retirement.  He was also a karate instructor for 13 years.  Verlyn served 26 years in the Georgia National Guard, was a member of the Pulaski County Civil Defense, a volunteer fireman with the Pulaski County...

Marian Chandler Bowen, age 91, of 607 North Third Street, Vienna, died on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her home. Born in Coffee County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Robert Chandler and Elline Burton Chandler. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Dooly County where she continued to reside. After graduating from Georgia Women’s College, she taught high school history in Ocilla, Georgia for four years. Marian moved back to Dooly County to teach at Vienna High School and...

Sam Wilder, 86, of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at his home following an extended illness. A resident of Georgia for his entire life, Sam was born October 19, 1936 in Dooly County and formerly lived in Byromville. He and his wife lived in Forsyth County for the past one and one-half years and are members of Hopewell United Methodist Church. Sam lived a life of service demonstrated through his involvement in the local church. Over the years, these...

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.  Will earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Emory University.  He was a US Army veteran and a former resident of Vienna. He is survived by his sister, Linda Doherty of Sandy Springs. A memorial service will be held...

Ruby H. Carr, age 84, of 1500 West Road, Vienna, died Monday, May 1, 2023, at her residence. Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Otis Hawkins and Rosebud Selph Hawkins.  She retired from Red Kap Industries where she was a seamstress.  Mrs. Carr was  a member of Vienna Church of God.  She had a true Christian heart who cared for others and would take in anyone who needed help.   Survivors include: Daughters:  Debra Wilkes (Ronnie) of...

Joyce Hogsett Durham, 94, of Calhoun, formerly of Albany and Vienna passed away at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Craddock Durham. Born in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late John Otis and Annie Lee Hogsett. Her brother, Harold Hogsett, also predeceased her.  Mrs. Durham is survived by her children, Dr. John Craddock Durham (Carla) of Ranburne, AL and Patti Durham Cannon (Phillip) of Rocky Face;...

Donald D. Pope, age 57, of 138 Hibiscus Circle, Cordele, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence. Donnie was born in Hawkinsville on July 14, 1965.  He was a Radiology Technician and a member of Penia Baptist Church.  He was also a pilot and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  More than anything else, he loved supporting his favorite team, the Georgia Bulldogs. Survivors include: Wife:  Angie Griggs Pope of Cordele Daughter:  Katie Pope of Cordele Son: ...

Vester L "Ves" Owens, age 69, of 3380 Highway 41 South, Elko, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his residence. Born in Macon, he was the son of the late Harold Owens and Wylene Collins Owens.  He worked in maintenance for Southern Harvest.  Ves loved people, had a big heart and would help anybody.  He especially loved his family.  His favorite thing to do was supporting his favorite team, the Georgia Bulldogs. Survivors include: Daughter:  Kasi Laine...

Linda S. Ford, age 73, of Byron, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Hospice Savannah in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Jack Summers and Ruby Nutt Summers.  Linda was a cosmetologist .  One of her favorite things to do was visit the casinos in Biloxi, Mississippi.  More than anything else, she was a dedicated mother and always gave special care to her daughter, Angela. Survivors include: Daughter: Lisa Mathis of Unadilla Angela Mathis of...