All Obituaries

Marshall A. "Marty" Davis, age 62, of 1789 Collins Road, Pinehurst, died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins. Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Marshall R. Davis and Frances Foshee Davis.  He was a 1975 graduate of Fullington Academy and a lifelong member of Pinehurst Baptist Church.  Marty was a member of the Georgia Cattleman's Association, the Georgia Brangus Breeders Association and the Dooly County Livestock...

Trella O. Ethridge, age 67, of 935 Oak Street, Unadilla, died Monday, November 4, 2019, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Harold Owens and Wylene Collins Owens.  For many years, she worked at Citizens Bank in Unadilla. She was a member of Unadilla United Methodist Church and the Juanita Brannen Friendship Circle.   She was also a member of the Red Hat Club.  Trella was a loving and devoted wife, mother and...

Sammie W. Ballard, age 72, of 205 North Fifth Street, Vienna, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at his residence. Born in Woodruff, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Thomas Ballard and Elmer Richards Ballard.  He served in the United States Air Force and worked as a manager for Forsyth Mills of Canada.  In later years, he drove a bus for DCUTS.  Sammie was a member of Vienna Church of God and served as a member of the church council.  He was also a...

Emmett Wade, age 89, of Browndale, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Hazel Colson Hospice in Perry. Born in Hawkinsville, he was the son of the late Pinkney Wade and Allie Kate Head Wade.  He was a US Army veteran, a member of Browndale Baptist Church and retired from Robins Air Force Base.  Mr. Wade was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include: Wife:  Barbara Wade of Browndale Son:  Buck Wade (Wendy) of Browndale Daughters: Robin...

Julius A. Wright, age 63, of 750 Collins Road, Pinehurst, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at his residence. Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Asbury Wright and Charlene Boswell Wright.  Julius was a retired farmer and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.  He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.  He never spoke a mean word about anyone and was always there to help others in their time of need. ...

Frances H. Raper, age 74, of 312 Wiley Road, Cordele, went home to her Heavenly Father to reunite with loved ones gone on before.  She passed away at Crisp Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Holmes and Pauline Etheridge Holmes.  Frances was retired but worked part-time at Cracker Barrel in Cordele.  She loved to welcome people into the store with her contagious smile and laughter.  She will...

Talmadge Dupree, age 85, of 600 Horne Street, Pinehurst, died Thursday, October 3, 2019. Born in Pinehurst, he was the son of the late L. J. Dupree and Lida Davis Dupree.  Talmadge served  his country with honor in the United States Army.  He worked at Robins Air Force Base for over 30 years and then served on the staff of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home for over 20 years.  He was a member of Pinehurst United Methodist Church and served on the board of trustees. ...

Justin Wayne Smith, age 40, of 505 Busby Road, Unadilla, died Monday, September 2, 2019, in Pulaski County. Justin was born in Perry on February 25, 1979 to Wayne Smith and the late Maxine Griffin Smith.  He owned and operated his own lawn service and construction business.  He always enjoyed being outdoors and loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Wayne and Dawn Smith of Unadilla; a step-son, Austin Humphries and his mother, Larae...

Charles Faulk, age 74, of 108A Little River Court South, Eatonton, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at his residence. Born in Unadilla, he was the son of the late Albert S. Faulk and Viola Burnette Faulk.  Charles served his country with honor in the United States Army.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart.  He retired from Robins Air Force Base.  Charles was a very loving and giving man who always helped those in need.  He loved...

Clint Shugart, age 90, of 845 Oak Street, Unadilla, Sunday, September 1, 2019, at his residence. Born in Sargent, Georgia, he was the son of the late R. C. Shugart and Inez Turner Shugart, Clint served on the Unadilla City Council for many years and also served a number of terms as mayor.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Unadilla and the Charles Speight Sunday School Class.  For 65 years, he drove a school bus for the Dooly County Schools.  He was a Mason and...