All Obituaries

Leartis C. Long, age 85, of 332 Campers Haven Road, Vienna, died Friday, June 24, 2022, at Phobe Sumter Medical Center in Americus. Born in Comer, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late L. W. Cryder and Gussie Mae Roberts Cryder.  She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her daughters, Barbara Jane Cryder and Wendy Hohnadel. Survivors include: Daughters:   Faye Joiner Nita Dacote (David) Sheila Clements (Kenny) Sons: Joe C. Wade (Gayle) Ron Wade...

 Alice W. Hudson, age 74, of 10970 Highway 230 West, Unadilla died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Autumn Lane Health and Rehab in Gray, Georgia, following a lengthy, courageous and graceful battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease. Born and raised in Dooly County’s third district, she was the daughter of the late Lorin Shipp Williams and Evelyn Shurley Williams and was preceded in death by her brothers, Dennis Williams and Emory Williams. After...

Jackie R. Johnson, age 70, of 22275 South Oaks Road, Byromville, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Jessie R.. "Bud" Johnson and Gladys Anderson Johnson.  Jackie graduated from Georgia Southwestern College and South Georgia Technical College.  He had worked at Kitchens Pharmacy and International Paper Company.  He was also self-employed as a handyman, known as "Jackie of all...

Gladys A. Johnson, age 93, of 22185 South Oaks Road, Byromville, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at The Oaks Nursing Home in Marshallville. Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late William C. Anderson and May Ola Jones Anderson.  She had worked at Forest Mills in Montezuma and as bookkeeper at Kitchens Pharmacy in Byromville.  She was also a partner in P & J Salvage in Byromville.  Gladys was a dedicated member of Byromville Baptist Church and was also a member...

Ann Evans, age 80, of 301 Azalea Circle, Vienna, died Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon. Born in Macon, she was the daughter of the late William D. Dean and Annis Daniels Dean.  In 1966, she moved to Vienna from Cochran.  She retired from Middle Georgia EMC after 35 years of service.  Mrs. Evans was a faithful member of Vienna United Methodist Church.  She taught Sunday School for 41 years and was a member of the UMW and the Morning Glory...

Elaine A. Bush, age 67, of 1190 Pleasant Valley Road, Vienna, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at her residence. Born in Three Rivers, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Ronald George Warren and Charlene Ann Helwig Warren.  Elaine was an instructor at Darton College/Albany State University and was the widow of Kenwood L. Bush.  She had lived in Vienna the past 17 years. Survivors include: Daughters:  Elizabeth Wiedman of Savannah Erin Nunez of Omaha, NE Son:  Kris...

John S. Causey, age 83, of 6430 Highway 41 North, Vienna, died Monday, May 23, 2022, at his residence. Born in Macon, he was the son of the late George Morgan Causey and Zena Garner Causey.  John retired as president of John S. Causey Distributorship, Inc. after 40 years.  Also, he served over 27 years with the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department including 20 years as assistant chief.  He was a member of Vienna First Baptist Church and the Vienna Lions Club. John's...

Jeanette Thompson, age 89 of 762 First Street, Unadilla, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Blackshear Villas in Cordele. Born in Pinehurst, she was the daughter of the late Sam Layfield and Rena Smith Layfield.  A member of First Baptist Church of Unadilla, she dedicated over 40 years to working in the nursery.  She retired from the Dooly County High School Cafeteria after 38 years of service.  She was a devoted mother and a loving...

Christine J. "Tiny" Allen, age 94, died Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Magnolia Manor in Americus.  Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Walter Lucious Joiner and Salie Lou Bush Joiner.  Tiny was a homemaker and a member of Vienna First Baptist Church.  She was a lifelong resident of Dooly County but had resided at Magnolia Manor the past few years. Survivors include: Daughter:  Carol Williams (Ray) of Cordele Grandchildren:  6 Great...

Florence H. Hamsley, age 92, of 218 Horne Street, Pinehurst, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at her residence. Born in Pinehurst, she was the daughter of the late Coleman L. Horne and Lucille Bell Horne.  She had worked as a sales clerk at the Clothing Carnival and was a member of Pinehurst Baptist Church.  Florence was a true Christian lady who loved her Lord and her family. Survivors include: Daughters: Donna Kennedy (David) of Perry Bonnie Knowlton of Pinehurst Patsy Spainhour...