All Obituaries

Harriet P. Cross, age 72, of 414 Pinecrest Drive, Vienna, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Born in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late Walter Powell and Ida Young Powell.  She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, James Cross. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna.

Elizabeth B. Johnson, age 87, of 505 Hudson Road, Vienna, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at her residence. Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Beavers and Ida Mae Brannen Beavers.  She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.  Elizabeth was a true Christian lady who was a mother and "Granny" to many.  She loved taking care of her family and also helped raise many children.  Above all, she loved...

Fred M. Johnson, 83, of 413 Hudson Road, Vienna, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his residence. Born in Montezuma, he was the son of the late William R. Johnson and Frances Mitchell Johnson.  He retired from the United States Army and following his military career, he retired from Birdseye in Montezuma.  Fred was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and an avid fisherman.  He was preceded in death by his siblings, G. W. "Doc" Johnson, Robert Johnson and Annie...

Gene Causey, age 82, of 1056 Blazing Pine Drive, Unadilla, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his residence. Born in Ocoee, Florida, he was the son of the late Fred Causey and Roberta Jones Causey.  Gene worked as a farmer for many years and was an extremely hard worker.  He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Unadilla. Survivors include: Wife of 59 years:  Lou Ellen Causey of Unadilla Daughters: Sheila...

Glenda F. Bishop, age 70, of 1807 Macon Road, Perry, died Friday, December 24, 2021, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins. Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Bruce Howard Fretwell and Mattie Wheelus Fretwell.  Glenda loved planting flowers, cooking and spending time with her family.  She loved her Lord and was a dedicated servant at her church, The Way Baptist Church in Perry. Her siblings, James B. Fretwell, Ida June Thompson and Louie Crawford Fretwell,...

Kenneth David West, age 53, of 1044 Priest Road, Vienna, died Thursday, December 23, 2021, at his residence. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, David was the son of the late Kenneth Lamar West and Laverne Ann Ratterree West. His grandparents were the late James Ralph Ratterree and Bessie Pitts Ratterree. He was preceded in death by Elizabeth Ratterree Black, James Roy Ratterree, Linda Ratterree Evans, and Dorothy Ratterree Mathews. He thought that being kind to animals was as important as was...

Lloyd Harrison, age 74, of 700 Mulberry Street, Unadilla, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins. Born in Hawkinsville, he was the son of the late Otis Harrison and Virginia White Harrison.  He retired from Robins Air Force Base after 39 years of service and then served as a bus driver for the Dooly County Schools for 10 years.  Lloyd was a member of First Baptist Church of Unadilla, the Charles Speight Sunday School Class, the Coffee Club and...

Judy H. Joiner, age 77, of 1070 Highway 90, Vienna, died Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Born in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Harper and Willie Estelle Musselwhite Harper.  She had worked as an accountant for Georgia Pacific Pump Company.  Judy was a faithful member of Vienna First Baptist Church and the Priscilla Sunday School Class.  In later years, she volunteered at the Open Hearts Thrift Store in Vienna and truly...

Johnnie H. Peavy, of 560 Roberson Road, Pinehurst, died Friday, December 3, 2021, at the residence of her daughter, Patricia Royal, where she had resided since October. The daughter of the late W. L. Howard and Beatrice Lupo Howard, she attended Berry College and retired from the Dooly County Sheriff's Department.  Mrs. Peavy was a longtime member of and enjoyed attending Liberty Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. She is survived by her beloved dog, Toby; her...

Linton Brannen, age 79, of 79 Five Points Road, Unadilla, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his residence. Linton was born in Unadilla and was of nine children of the late John D. "Bud" Brannen and Lucy Ransom Brannen.  He served his country with honor in the United States Army and retired from Cemex.  He loved animals, tinkering and gardening but his greatest love was his family.  Linton was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include: Wife: ...