All Obituaries

Ronnie Smith, age 77, of 613 Duncan Avenue, Unadilla, died Monday, April 22, 2024, at his residence.   Ronnie was born in Montezuma to the late Ernest J. Smith and Sannie Suggs Smith.  He served in the United States Army Reserves and retired after many years as an insurance agent with American General.  Ronnie loved fishing and deer hunting but more than anything else, he cherished the time he spent with his family.  The holidays, especially Thanksgiving, were...

William S. Lovett, age 77, of Cordele, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his residence. William was born in Jellico, Tennessee.  He retired from Pabco and the Crisp County School System.  He loved to fish and work in his yard.  William truly never met a stranger and he loved to talk to anybody.   Survivors include: Wife of 26 years:  Peggy Lovett of Cordele Daughter:  Cathy Rhodes of Cordele Sister:  Linda Newton of Albany Grandchildren: ...

Kim D. Harrell, age 68, of 17 Hillcrest Avenue, Hawkinsville, died Monday, April 8, 2024, at Roosevelt Rehabilitation Center in Warm Springs. Born in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late Walter Edward Duckworth and Vada Lee Craft Duckworth.  She worked as a security guard at Georgia Pacific Corporation and following the birth of her children, dedicated herself to being a homemaker and a full-time mother.  Family was the most important part of her life.  While she loved...

Rev. Claude Green "Ceegie" Haugabook, Jr., age 96, of 215 Walters Street, Plains, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus. He was born in Montezuma on February 20, 1928 to the late Claude Green Haugabook, Sr. and Elizabeth Forehand Haugabook.   Ceegie graduated with a degree in business from the University of Georgia in 1950 and returned to Montezuma to the work in his father's oil business.  Upon the death of his first wife,...

Betty S. Maples, age 93, of Pinehurst, died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Summerhill Nursing Center in Perry. Born in Pinehurst, she was the daughter of the late Bascom B. Speight and Artie Lynch Speight.  She retired from Middle Georgia EMC and had also worked at the post office in Pinehurst.  She was a faithful member of Pinehurst Baptist Church and also served as church treasurer.  Betty was a strong-willed woman who raised 6 children on her own, a hard worker who provided...

Donald Miller Cook was born on April 9, 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Ernest Miller Cook and Louthelma Milford. He passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024 in Orlando, FL. He is preceded in death by late wife Myra Boynton Brown, the mother of their children Elizabeth Cook Owen, Donald Michael Cook, Daniel Lewis Cook, and Roger Randolph Cook. He is also preceded in death by his second wife, Esther Leigh Howard. He is survived by his children and his grandchildren, Connor William Cook...

Dorothy L. Phillips, age 98, of 1106 North 4th Street, Cordele, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Cordele Health & Rehab. Born in Cecil, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Murray Lamar Warren and Sarah Alice Freeman Warren.  She worked as a LPN at Cordele Health & Rehab. Survivors include: Daughters: Dorothy Anne Walker of Cordele Linda Elaine Richardson of Pascagoula, MS Sister:  Carolyn Jean Vickers of Weaver, AL Grandchildren:  6 Great...

Travis Anthony Emmert, Sr., age 51 of 161 Gleneagle Drive, Byron, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Annapolis, Maryland on February 20, 1973, to Verna Lee and the late Rodie Weber.  He was employed by Perdue Farms in Perry.  Travis loved working out and supporting his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys.  Above all, he was a loving and devoted father.   Survivors include: Sons: Travis A. Emmert, Jr. of Byron Trevor A. Emmert of...

Tony Fullington, age 77, of 536 Cinderella Road, Unadilla, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence. Tony was born in Vienna and was the son of the late James A. "Lon" Fullington and Eunice Williams Fullington.  He retired from Continental Can and Utility Service Company.  Tony was a member of Double Branch Free Will Baptist Church.  He was a man of many words and enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking care of his animals.  Above all, he loved his family and...

Harvey W. Youngblood, age 83, of 2098 Ransom Road, Unadilla, died Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his residence. Born in Rome, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Harvey Quinal Youngblood and Molly Ann Shipwash Youngblood.  Mr. Youngblood was a self-employed engineer.  He loved working with his hands and building things.  He was always ready to help others as well.  Above all, he was a loving and dedicated husband and father who always put his family first.  He was a...