All Obituaries

Alyssa Luree Wehunt, age 6, of 677 Pleasant Valley Road, Vienna, danced through the gates of Heaven on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Alyssa battled with brain tumors for 3 years and 12 days, but she never let her battle get in the way of her spunk.  Her time on earth was far too short, but her smile, laugh and strength will live on forever through all who knew her. Survivors include: Parents:  Andrew and Nissa Wehunt of Vienna Sister:  Abigail Ruth Wehunt of...

Harley Bradford Wilson, III, age 81, of 194 Pierce Avenue, Macon, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Regency Hospital in Macon. Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late Harley B. Wilson, Jr. and Mary Ann Musselwhite Wilson and a graduate of Cordele High School.  Mr. Wilson served his country in the United States Navy and later worked as a security guard.  He enjoyed fishing and woodworking.   He is survived by his nephews, Michael Shurley of Vienna and Edward...

Ernestine B. Furlow, age 100, of 211 North Fourth Street, Vienna, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Born in Seville, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Braswell and Minnie Watson Braswell.  Mrs. Furlow was a faithful member of Vienna First Baptist Church for many years where she served as Outreach Director.  One of her greatest joys was visiting the sick and shut-ins and delivering the church magazines to them.   She enjoyed...

Logan Daniel Emory, the infant son of Christopher Emory and Sarah Pritchard of Unadilla, died Thursday, December 20, 2018, at the Medical Center-Navicent Health in Macon. Survivors other than his parents include: siblings, David Plumley of Unadilla, Hunter Pritchard of Unadilla, Clayton Emory of Moultire, Braxton Emory of Unadilla and Abigail Emory of Moultrie; his grandparents, Deborah Bird of Unadilla, Lynne Wells of Moultrie, James Emory, Sr. of Doerun and Marion Bird of Pensacola, FL;...

Joann B. Rumney, age 78, of Forsyth, died Friday, January 4, 2019, at the Medical Center-Navicent Health in Macon. Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Claude Blackmon and Ruth Powell Blackmon.  She was a homemaker, a loving wife, a devoted mother to her four children.  She was preceded in death by her three sisters, one brother and her son, Timothy M. Everidge. Survivors include: Husband:  Donald Rumney of Forsyth Son:  Glenn Everidge of Warner...

Gail Martin, age 71, of 6135 Highway 41 North, Vienna, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at her residence. Born in Waycross, she was the daughter of the late J. R. Thrift and Virginia Helen Chancey.  Gail was strong, but gentle and kind and could light up a room with her smile.  She always put others before herself.  Gail loved her family, especially her grandchildren and her great grandchild.  A member of Vienna Church of God, she was a strong Christian prayer warrior and...

John Alan Smith, age 55, of 701 East 27th Avenue, Cordele, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at his residence. John was born in Tachikawa, Japan to Joyce Walters Smith and the late J. C. Smith.  He attended the University of Georgia and worked for 25 years for Musgrove Construction as a lineman and was considered by his peers as one of the best.  John was an avid history buff and enjoyed researching his family genealogy.    He enjoyed watching all sports,...

Alene S. West, age 75, of 4225 Dooly High Road, Vienna, died Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Born in Branford, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Stephens and Edna Hogan Stephens.  Alene spent 45 years in the restaurant business in Albany and Unadilla and for several years, she was the owner of the Vienna Cafe. Survivors include: Daughter:  Diane Whitaker of Vienna Son:  Marc Johns of Vienna Sisters: Viola Adams of Mayo,...

Ellen P. Smith, age 82, of 573 Pine Avenue, Pinehurst, died Friday, December 14, 2018, at Fellowship Manor in Cordele. Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Edward Peavy and Beatrice Harper Peavy.  She was a homemaker and a member of Pinehurst United Methodist Church.  Ellen loved spending time with her family.  She especially cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and her great grandchild. Survivors include: Son:  Marty Smith (Pam) of...

Terrie M. Sasser, age 68, of 5940 Whitehaven Drive, Columbus, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Heart of Georgia Hospice in Perry. Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Herman Mashburn and Eloise Scott Mashburn.  Terrie was very dedicated to her career in the automotive industry for more than 40 years and spent 38 of those as the controller for Toyota in Columbus.  She lived her life for her family, most especially her grandchildren.  She traveled to all their...