Michael E. Mathews
Feb 14, 2026
Michael E. Mathews, age 58, of 3925 Franklin Road, Vienna, died Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his residence.
Michael was born in Warner Robins on January 23, 1968 and was a mechanic and a truck driver. He was a hard worker and was a true hero to his kids. Michael was a wonderful husband, father and brother who loved his family...
Rose H. Rowland
Feb 13, 2026
Rose Horne Rowland, age 80, of 1316 North Avenue, Perry, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family and will be missed by everyone.
Born in Wilcox County, she was the daughter of the late William Howard Horne and Dora Smith Horne. Rose lived her life full of love. She loved...
Denny Rogers
Feb 4, 2026
Denny M. Rogers, age 83, of 401 Davis Avenue, Byromville, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his residence.
Born in Alma, he was the son of the late Homer Rogers and Hazel Schell Rogers and was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Denny was the owner of Cordele Paint and Decorating for many years. He loved helping others and...
Jerry Royal
Feb 4, 2026
Horace Jerome "Jerry" Royal, age 75, of 2715 Mt. Vernon Road, Vienna, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Crisp Regional Nursing & Rehab in Cordele.
Jerry was born in Vienna and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. He had a gift for wood working and also refinishing furniture. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Horace J. Royal...
Sherrie L. Butler
Feb 2, 2026
Sherrie L. Butler, age 58, of 140 Highway 128 Bypass, Oglethorpe, died Monday, February 2, 2026, at her residence.
Born in Americus, she was the daughter of the late Willard Richards and Roberta White Richards. Sherrie was the former owner of Sherrie's Cuts n Curls in Unadilla. She had a big heart and would go out of her way to help...
John M. Attaway
Jan 26, 2026
John M. Attaway, age 67, of 263 Railroad Street, Vienna, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at Pruitt Health in Ashburn.
Born in Duluth, he was the son of the late Robert Attaway and Margaret Fowler Attaway. John worked in the construction business. He loved dogs and in fact, fostered many dogs over the years.
Survivors include:Wife: Marie Attaway of Vienna
Son: Anthony Attaway...
Katherine Sangster
Jan 23, 2026
Katherine Eugenia Hearne Sangster, 85, a beloved registered nurse and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at Legacy Village in Tifton, Georgia. Born on December 15, 1940, in Macon, Georgia, Katherine was deeply committed to her family and community.
Katherine dedicated her career to nursing, working at Athens General Hospital, where she touched the lives of many...
Florice S. Peavy
Jan 21, 2026
Florice S. Peavy, age 88, of 1063 Oak Street, Unadilla, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her residence.
Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Grafton Leroy Scarborough and Alda Faulk Scarborough. She was a homemaker but had also worked at Citizens Bank in Unadilla, Security Bank in Perry and at Nutts About Kids in Pinehurst. She was...
William H. Burgis, II
Jan 16, 2026
William H. "Billy" Burgis, II, age 48, of 1428 Gleaton Road, Warwick, died Friday, January 16, 2026, at his residence.
Billy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a United States Army veteran and was self-employed. He was an extremely intelligent person, very eloquent and always aspired to better himself and his family. He also had a great sense of humor...
Rebecca T. Willingham
Jan 15, 2026
Rebecca Taylor Willingham, born December 27, 1947, in Marion, Ohio entered her eternal home in Heaven on January 15, 2026. Miss Becky leaves behind a beautiful legacy of quiet strength, unwavering faith, and a deep love that has shaped generations. She was the true definition of genuine- sincere, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in her care for others. Above all, Miss Becky...
James E. Crosby
Jan 12, 2026
James E. Crosby, Jr., age 68, of 2139 Swearingen Road, Vienna, died Monday, January 12, 2026, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Born in Montezuma, he was the son of the late James E. Crosby and Ruby Hawkins Crosby. He served as a jailer for many years at the Dooly County Justice Center. He loved fishing, going to the beach and...
Ernestine Holt
Jan 10, 2026
Ernestine Holt, age 91, of 233 Coody Dairy Road, Vienna, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Atrium Health-Navicent in Macon.
Ernestine was born in Vienna to the late Ernest Hobson Truluck and Lucille Shell Truluck. Ernestine was a lifelong resident of Vienna. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years at Noble Gin. She was also the church organist for Smyrna Baptist...
Connie Vaughan
Jan 8, 2026
Connie Vaughan, age 64, of Vienna, Georgia, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Miller County Medical Center in Colquitt.
Connie was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina but was a lifelong resident of Vienna. She worked as a caregiver for many years, enjoyed gardening and was a Baptist.
Survivors include:Children:Cody Vaughan (Amy) of LeesburgCasey Vaughan (Shayla) of LearyCaitlin Mixon (Vince) of ViennaCori...
Alicia Perez Romero
Jan 7, 2026
Alicia Perez Romero, age 55, of 249 Ivy Street, Unadilla, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in San Marcos, Guatemala and was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Saturday, January 10 in the chapel of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home in Vienna. Interment will follow in Vienna City Cemetery.
The family will greet friends one hour...
Frances S. Fowler
Dec 18, 2025
Frances S. Fowler, age 74, of 1691 Highway 90, Vienna, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Rufus "Buddy" Stubbs and Reba Speight Stubbs. She graduated from Vienna High School and Georgia Southwestern College and had worked at the Dooly County Board of Education and the Dooly...
Marcy L. Tillman
Dec 15, 2025
Marcy L. Tillman, age 54, of 108 West Third Avenue, Buena Vista, died Monday, December 15, 2025 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus.
Marcy was born in Americus on August 13, 1971. She loved arts and crafts, growing plants and taking photos.
Survivors include:Son: Jordan Tillman (Hannah Farmer) of Buena Vista
Mother and Step-Father: Jean and Lanier Roberts of Vienna
Sister: Nikki Still...
Jimmy Lee Brown
Dec 7, 2025
Jimmy Lee Brown, age 72, of 386 Vinson Road, Fort Valley, died Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Fort Valley Health & Rehab in Fort Valley.
Born in Warner Robins, Jimmy was the son of the late Euell Brown and Lois Plunkett Brown. He had worked as a butcher for Giant Foods and was also in the construction business. In his spare...
Johnny R. Moore
Nov 29, 2025
Johnny R. Moore, age 73, of 11750 Highway 230 West, Unadilla, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his residence.
Johnny was born in Montezuma on January 25, 1952, to James Marvin Moore and Marjorie Hambrick Moore. He was a 1970 graduate of Unadilla High School. He was a farmer until 1986, at which...
Constance M. Harpe
Nov 23, 2025
Constance Marilyn Harpe, age 84, of 780 Old National Highway, Pinehurst, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Brooklet, Georgia.
Connie was born on August 13, 1941, in Fayetteville, Georgia to the late Loy Harris and Sarah Glyn Carter Harris and lived a life characterized by devotion, strength, and unconditional love.
Connie was the most wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...
Mickey Godfrey
Nov 20, 2025
Michael L. "Mickey" Godfrey, age 69, of 1888 Busby Road, Unadilla, died Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Emory Hospital in Perry.
Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late Garland Godfrey and Eva Doc Bush Godfrey. Mickey was self-employed as a painter. He was preceded in death by his son, Micah Godfrey.
Survivors include:Son: Zack Godfrey of Vienna
Brother: Wayne Godfrey...
