All Obituaries

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...

Charles Nutt, age 69, of 414 Lilly Street, Vienna, died Saturday, August 24, 2019, at his residence. Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late James Bennett Nutt and Ruby Holley Nutt.  For many years, Charles worked as a mechanic and attendant at Edalgo's Service Station, Woodward Service Station and Causey's Service Station.  He was a member of Tippettville Baptist Church.  Charles loved his family and was always willing to help his nieces and nephews in any way he...

Michael C. Bryant, age 70, of 2115 Clemons Road, Unadilla, died Thursday, August 15, 2019. Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late G. W. Bryant and Alice Imogene Hand Bryant.  He served his country with honor in the United States Army and later worked for Valley Irrigation and the Houston County Board of Education.  Mike was a loving husband and father.  He enjoyed fishing and also took a great interest in guns and knives.  His siblings, George Wayne Bryant and Donna...

Louise Shugart, age 85, of 845 Oak Street, Unadilla, died Monday, August 5, 2019, at the Medical Center-Navicent Health in Macon. She was born on May 23, 1934 to the late Jack Borum and Ruth Bryant Borum.  Mrs. Shugart had worked as a bookkeeper at Farmer's Cotton Gin.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Unadilla and the Order of the Eastern Star.  She loved animals and flowers.  Her daughter, Jeannette Shugart Clack and her sister, Doris Lawhorn, preceded...

Frances K. Spradley, age 94, of Pinehurst, died Sunday, August 4, 2019, at High Cotton Home in Vienna. Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Roy Dewitt Kennedy and Pauline Staples Kennedy.  She graduated from Andrew College where she played tennis and basketball and also earned the Most Athletic Award.  Mrs. Spradley was a teacher at Unadilla High School and also coached basketball.  She was a faithful member of Harmony Baptist Church, taught Sunday School and...

Norma Jean Bush, age 80, of 70 Bush Road, Vienna, was called to Heaven on Friday, July 26, 2019. Born in December 27, 1938, in Vienna, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Hattie (Pauline) and Clarence E. Allen.  She grew up in Dooly County and graduated from Dooly County High School.  She had a beautiful 59 year marriage to the love of her life, George Mack Bush.  She followed him all over the world in service to his country while serving her God and her...

Leslie Ann Sparrow, age 43, of Vienna, died Monday, July 29, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. Leslie was born in Vienna, was a 1994 graduate of Fullington Academy and a member of Vienna First Baptist Church.  She worked as a wedding and special events coordinator. She is survived by her parents, Terry and Pam Sparrow, her grandmother, Barbara M. Daniels and her three younger brothers, Grant Sparrow, Fate Sparrow and Paul Sparrow. Private graveside services and interment will be held...

Bernice Warbington Smith, age 89, of 750 Kent Smith Road, Pinehurst, died Monday, July 15, 2019, at her residence. Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late James Dewey Warbington and Emma Doby Warbington.  She came to Dooly County at the age of 11 and graduated from Pinehurst High School where she met her husband, the late Dilbon W. Smith.  She was a dedicated wife and mother and was affectionately known to her grandchildren and her church family as...