All Obituaries

Martin E. Sparrow, Jr., age 90, of 1780 Sparrow Road, Unadilla, died Friday, November 30, 2018, at Perry Hospital. Born in Dooly County, he was the son of the late Martin E. Sparrow and Odessa C. Williams Sparrow. Raised in Unadilla, Martin was married to Hazel Owens of Dodge County, with whom he fathered two children: Sandra Kay and Peggy Ann. The family moved to New Jersey in 1958, where he worked for many years as a computer analyst at the Singer Kearfott engineering firm. He continued...

Nancy Goodroe, age 78, of 458 Third Street, Unadilla, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Heart of Georgia Hospice in Perry. Born in Fredericktown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Donald Harry White and Lillian Swaney White.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Mrs. Goodroe retired from Robins Air Force Base.   Survivors include: Husband:  James H. Goodroe of Unadilla Children: Leigh Ann Evans (Donnie) of Cochran Tracey Cobb...

On November 5, 2018, Asbury Wright, known as "Bury" by his friends, passed away at the age of 90, surrounded by his loved ones. Asbury was born in Dooly County on August 4, 1928  to the late Willie Lee Wright and Nora Register Wright.  He was a farmer since the age of 13 and was once named Georgia's largest Cotton Farmer.  Mr. Wright was also a member of Pinehurst United Methodist Church.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 62...

Helen S. Spear, age 81, of 114 Highway 42, Byron, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Elberta Health Care in Warner Robins. Born in Taft, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William Wofford Sinyard and Mabel Maner Sinyard.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy E. Spear and her son, Anthony E. Spear.  Mrs. Spear retired from Robins Air Force Base where she worked as a secretary. Survivors include: Sons: Ricky D. Spear of Gray Jeffrey D. Spear of Destin,...

Austin Milikin, age 26, of 2509 Drayton Road, Vienna, died Sunday, October 7, 2018, at the Medical Center of Peach County. Austin was born in Americus on March 20, 1992.  He was a 2010 graduate of Fullington Academy where he participated in FFA and then earned a degree in Diversified Agriculture from ABAC in Tifton.  Austin loved the outdoors, especially duck hunting and recently became certified as a first responder and fireman.  He was also a member of the Georgia Bullhawgs...

Larry Abbott, age 70, of 200 St. Charles Place, Apartment 6 C, Vienna, died Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late Louie Edward Abbott and Bessie Sanford Abbott.  Larry worked at Dooly Medical Center for 21 years.  He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where he served as Head Deacon.  He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and provider for his family. Survivors include: Wife of 42...

Mark Kitchens, age 66, of 7966 River Road, Byromville, died Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus. Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Malcolm Currie Kitchens and Verna Adams Kitchens.  He was a graduate of Vienna High School where he played basketball and then attended Valdosta State University and the University of Georgia.  Mark worked in agriculture for many years and loved being outdoors and hunting dove and quail. Survivors...

Joe Mack McGlamory, age 92, of 94 Cade Street, Hartwell, died Friday, September 14, 2018, at Hartwell Health & Rehab in Hartwell. Born in Hawkinsville, he was the son of the late William Smith McGlamory and Susie Jane Fitzgerald McGlamory.  He served his country with honor in the United States Navy and retired from Middle Georgia EMC.  Mr. McGlamory was a member of Omar Heights Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a Deacon and song leader.  He was...

Susan K. Fincher, age 60, of 726 Webb Street, Byromville, died Thursday, September 13, 2018, at her residence. Susan was born in Vienna to Jeanne Smith Kent and the late Thomas Kent.  She retired from GEICO and was a Baptist.  Her hobbies included reading, sewing and working in her yard.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Fincher. Survivors include: Son:  Christopher Fincher of Cambridge, MA Mother:  Jeanne S. Kent of Pinehurst Sisters: Kathy Kent...

David Williams, age 65, of 1720 Williams Road, Unadilla, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at his residence. Born in Hawkinsville, he was the son of the late Hubert Green Williams and Dorothy Dunaway Williams.  He was a member of Double Branch Free Will Baptist Church and retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation.  David was a loving and generous man and truly loved spending time with his grandchildren.  He enjoyed gardening and working puzzles. Survivors...