All Obituaries

Gaye P. Gibbs, age 81, of 350 Whittle Lane, Dexter, Georgia, died Saturday, September 24, 2022, at James Place Senior Living in Dublin. Born in Hawkinsville, she was the daughter of the late Emmett Marshall Peavy and Linnie Andrews Peavy.  She was a member of Broad Street Baptist Church in Hawkinsville and retired after many years as a registered nurse. Survivors include: Sisters: Faye P. DeLoach (her twin sister) of Dexter, formerly of Unadilla Brenda P. Bennett of McDonough Connie...

Betty C. Baxter, age 90, of Belle Isle, Florida went to her eternal home in Heaven on Friday, September 9, 2022. Born in Moultrie, Betty was raised in Dooly County and was the was the eldest child of the late Willie Lee Christmas and Ola Mae Tucker Christmas.  She attended Berry College in Rome and worked several years for Crocker Plumbing Supply Company in Macon before moving to central Florida with her mother and younger siblings.  She worked at the Martin Company in...

Martha Gray Fletcher, 86, was born on November 1, 1935 in Perry, Georgia. Prior to passing on August 10, 2022 in Houston, Texas, she spent precious time with her family and friends after the diagnosis of a terminal illness brought them to her side. Shortly afterwards, she peacefully took her last breath on earth and her first breath in heaven. One of her proudest accomplishments, besides her family, was her honorable service in the United States Army in San Antonio, Texas. This is...

Rose Marie Hand, age 65, of 4137 Slosheye Trail, Vienna, died Saturday, September 3, 2022, at her residence. Born in Baxley, she was the daughter of the late Austin Hand, Sr. and Lillie Etta Johns Hand.  Rose was a homemaker and enjoyed shopping.  Her greatest love was her family and the time she spent with them.   Survivors include: Children:  Hank Hand (Colleen) of Hazlehurst Jimmy Hesters (Latrell) of Hazlehurst Rebecca Deaton of Thomson Hubert Deaton of...

Sally S. Averill, age 81, of 475 Main Street, Byromville, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Born in Byromville, she was the daughter of the late Hebert A. Saliba and Sarah Groves Saliba.  Mrs. Averill was a homemaker and a faithful member of Byromville Baptist Church, the Seasoned Saints and the FBIC Sunday School Class.  She was also a member of the Byromville Woman's Club, the UDC and the DAR.  Her husband, John A. "Monta"...

Bill Lester, age 74, of 22155 South Oaks Road, Byromville, died Monday, August 1, 2022 in Byromville. Bill was born in Athens to the late Oscar Lester and Ouida Scarborough Lester and grew up at the Georgia Sheriff's Boys Ranch in Hahira.  He graduated from Hahira High School and Valdosta Technical College.  Bill served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He retired from Georgia Power after 29 years of service.  He was a member of Mt....

 Robbie Porter Lanier, age 81, from Findlay, Georgia, passed away peacefully Monday, July 25, 2022, at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville. Robbie was born in Macon to the late William Robert Porter and Alice Louise Sentell Porter. Her beloved Aunt Ba (Maggie Porter) helped raise her. Robbie was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  She graduated from Pinehurst High School and attended ABAC. She received her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and a Master’s...

James Alger Joiner, age 74, died Monday, July 25, 2022 at Atrium Health-Navicent in Macon after an extended illness.  Jimmy was born January 31, 1948, in Hawkinsville. A faithful member of Harmony Baptist Church since childhood, he enjoyed letting people know they needed to be there too.  He had a constant smile and insisted others wear one also.  With his index finger pointing, he would say to you, "you're not smiling." Jimmy retired from...

  Larry Asbury Woodruff of Atlanta, age 80, passed away peacefully at Emory Decatur Hospital on July 11, 2022, surrounded by immediate family members. Originally from Vienna, Georgia, Larry was a popular and well-respected pharmacist in DeKalb County for many years. In 1965, he received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the Southern School of Pharmacy in Atlanta (now the Mercer University College of Pharmacy). Over the following decades, he held positions at Briarlake Pharmacy in Tucker,...

James B. "Jimmy" Coppedge, Jr. age 69, of 675 Bryant Road, Vienna, died Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his residence. Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late James B. Coppedge and Clara Sue Crosby Coppedge Tarrer.  Jimmy was a farmer and he loved working with his hands,  He enjoyed fixing things and making clocks.  He also enjoyed making toys and decorating for his favorite time of the year, Christmas.  His favorite thing to do was cutting grass.  Jimmy was...