All Obituaries

Charles C. "Sonny" Dupree, age 77, of 2626 Kellytown Road, McDonough, died Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough. Born in Macon, he was the son of the late Charles Dupree and Ernestine Peavy Dupree. He worked as a repairman for Purina Foods. He is survived by his wife, Diana D. Dupree of McDonough. A private burial will be at Walnut Cemetery in Unadilla. Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.

Henry S. Giles, age 60, of 806 Highway 26 East, Elko, died Saturday, June 20, 2020, at his residence. Born in Hawkinsville, he was the son of the late Billy Giles and Joyce Owen Giles.  He was a skilled craftsman and owned and operated Raines Glass Company in Perry until his retirement in 2006. He was a lover of all things music and was an accomplished guitarist and songwriter in his own right. Led Zeppelin was his favorite band and "Stairway to Heaven" his favorite...

James "Buddy" Mitchell, age 70, of 1106 North Fourth Street, Cordele, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at his residence. Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Henry Jackson Mitchell and Florrie Evelyn Laramore Mitchell.  Buddy had worked as a custodian at Lanier Industries in Unadilla.  He was an avid sports fan.  He loved watching the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves.  He was also a very active supporter of Fullington Academy athletics.  In...

James C. Hudson, Jr., age 89, of 9055 Highway 230 West, Unadilla, died Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his residence. Born in Tampa, Florida, he was the son of the late James Corbitt Hudson and Margaret Sullivan Hudson.  Jimmie served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He later worked at Robins Air Force Base and was also a farmer.  Jimmie was an excellent carpenter.  Not only did he build his own house but he also built houses for his daughter, son...

Roy T. Cape, Jr., age 82, of 3350 Highway 280 East, Cordele, died Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Born in Byron, he was the son of the late Roy T. Cape and Marjorie Hanie Cape.  Roy was a member of the East Crisp basketball team that won the state championship during the 1955-56 season.  He was also a member of theAll-Pro Baseball Team.  He retired from Robins Air Force Base and was the owner of Cape Trailers.  Roy was a member of Penia...

Patricia Ransom Bailey, age 70, of Unadilla, passed away Sunday May 24, 2020, at Perry Hospital in Perry, Georgia. Born in Savannah, she was the daughter of the late Jack Van Ransom and Audrey Arnold Ransom.  Patricia was a homemaker and very involved in the everyday life of her son and his family. Her granddaughters, Darrian and Skylar were her pride and joy and Patricia went to great lengths to be their number one fan, attending as many sporting events and cow shows as...

Michael J. Allen, age 66, of 117 Cantey Drive, Cobb, Georgia, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Born in Vienna, he was the son of Christine J. "Tiny" Allen and the late Oscar L. Allen.  He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and employed at CANA in Americus.  Mike was a loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed working in his yard. Survivors include: Wife:  Gwen Allen of Cobb Daughters: Heather Sharpe (Jonathan) of...

Alice C. Griffin, age 89, of 255 Pine Avenue, Pinehurst, died Sunday, May 10, 2020, at her residence. Born in Eastman, she was the daughter of the late Charlie B. Cheek and Nannie Wilcox Cheek.  She graduated from Georgia Southwestern and was a registered nurse.  Mrs. Griffin retired from Robins Air Force Base and was a member of Pinehurst Baptist Church. Survivors include: Son: George L. Griffin, III (Athielia) of Lawrenceville Grandchildren:  4 Great Grandchildren: ...

Edward Aspera, Jr., age 63, of 223 Spears-Christmas Road, Vienna, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at his residence. Born in El Paso, Texas, he was the son of the late Eduardo Aspera and Yolanda Chaires Aspera.  Early on he joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served through Desert Storm and after 26 years, retired in 2000. He continued on to work as an Audio Visual Specialist with the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia until his recent retirement in March...

Carl E. Cross, more commonly referred to as "Pop" or "Butchie", passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the age of 80. Born in Unadilla, he was the son of the late Carl E. Cross and Dorothy Hollingsworth Cross.  He proudly served his country for three years in the United States Navy.  Carl worked as an electronics technician and retired from Robins Air Force Base after 30 years of service.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of...