James Baggs
Sep 13, 2026
James H. Baggs, age 69, of 110 Marina Court, Fayetteville, died Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin.
Born in Americus, he was the son of the late Armond Lamar Baggs, Jr. and Myrtle Hall Baggs. Jim was an engineer for Norfolk Southern Railway for 42 years. When he was not working, he enjoyed being at the farm. Above...
Lee M. Ferguson
Sep 9, 2026
Lee M. Ferguson, age 62, of Vienna, died Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in Unadilla.
Lee was born January 11, 1964 in Macon to the late James M. Ferguson and Lavelle Gay Ferguson. He was a man who truly thrived in the great outdoors. Over the years, he worked for Georgia Power, Doster's Warehouse and Reeves Construction, but when he wasn't working,...
Alice Faye Tyner
Sep 9, 2026
Alice Faye Tyner, age 78, of 1998 Sam Nunn Boulevard, Lot 12 E, Perry, died Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Emory Hospital in Perry.
Born in Macon, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Brake, Jr. and Eva Nell Gallman Brake. Faye was a homemaker who truly loved her family. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife and mother....
Beatrice Brannen
Sep 1, 2026
Beatrice Brannen, age 80, of Hawkinsville, died Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice in Macon.
Born in Hawkinsville, she was the daughter of the late Elmer B. Burnette and Ruth Rucker Burnette. A 1964 graduate of Hawkinsville High School, she worked at Robins Air Force Base for several years before devoting her life to her three children as a homemaker....
Robbie Peak
Aug 31, 2026
Robert Clinton "Robbie" Peak Jr., age 49, of Hawkinsville peacefully went to his eternal home on August 31, 2026. He was born March 21, 1977, in Americus to the late Robert Clinton Peak and Sandra Crozier Peak.
Robbie was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother and friend. He genuinely enjoyed people and would call people on the phone often “just...
Rebecca S. Brown
Aug 2, 2026
Rebecca S. Brown, age 81, of 375 McWhorter Street, Unadilla, died Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.
She was born in Mount Hope, Alabama to the late Troy Sinyard and Evie Crumpton Sinyard but lived in Unadilla most of her life. Her first job was as a field reporter for the Unadilla Observer and later she worked...
Kenneth E. Brown
Jul 31, 2026
Kenneth Elburn Brown, age 87, of Vienna, died Friday, July 31, 2026, at Fellowship Home at Cordelia Manor in Cordele after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was adopted by Pauline Carson Brown Jones and Hobert Elburn Brown. He was a farmer until the 7-year drought in the 1980's and then switched vocations to become a corrections...
Danny Ethridge
Jul 4, 2026
Charlie Daniel “Danny” Ethridge Jr., 79, of 935 Oak Street, Unadilla passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice in Macon.
Danny was born in Montezuma on September 6, 1946 to the late Charlie Daniel and Jewel Ballard Ethridge. He graduated from Macon County High School, served our country as a member of the United States Army in Vietnam, and...
Barbara Hancock
Jul 2, 2026
Barbara Hancock, age 72, of 7230 Highway 41, Vienna, died Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Cordele Health & Rehab.
Born in Dawson, she was the daughter of the late Robert Taft and Ila Greene Taft. Barbara graduated from Auburn University with a degree in biology. She had worked as a cashier at Piggly Wiggly in Vienna for many years. Barbara loved...
Sandra L. Dickerson
Jun 8, 2026
Sandra L. Dickerson, age 82, of Albany, died Monday, June 8, 2026, at Wynfield Park Health & Rehab in Albany.
Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow "Red" Lee and Mary Carr Lee. She graduated from Vienna High School and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Georgia Southwestern State University in 1991. After college, she became...
Marcus S. Swain
Jun 4, 2026
Mark Swain, age 65, of 651 Oak Avenue, Pinehurst, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his residence.
Mark was born in Vienna on June 13, 1960. He had worked at Lanier Clothing and Frito Lay and enjoyed hunting arrowheads and using his creative skills.
He is survived by his sister, Tammy Stout; his niece, Brittany Gapp (Garrett); his nephew, Nicholas Stout; 3...
Jeff Davis, Sr.
Jun 2, 2026
Jeffrey Ed "Jeff" Davis, Sr., age 77, passed away, Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at home with his wife of 56 years, Donna by his side.
Jeff was born in Jasper, Alabama on November 25, 1948. He moved with his family to Eastman, Georgia the summer before he started high school and he graduated from Dodge County High School in 1967. Then,...
Lou Ellen Causey
May 22, 2026
Lou Ellen Causey, age 81, of 1056 Blazing Pine Drive, Unadilla, died Friday, May 22, 2026, at her daughter's residence in Hawkinsville.
Lou Ellen was born in Vienna and worked as a seamstress at Lanier Clothing and later retired from Dooly State Prison. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Unadilla and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
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Steve Rucker
May 19, 2026
Steve Rucker, age 68, of 222 Cherry Street, Unadilla, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his residence.
Born in Perry, he was the son of the late Andy Rucker and Mary Hamsley Rucker. Steve was an excellent carpenter and handyman who could build just about anything. He also had a great love for playing his guitar and writing songs. Coon hunting...
Earline C. Mann
May 14, 2026
Earline C. Mann, age 91, of 3880 Long Road, Vienna, died Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus.
Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late James Earl Case and Louise Hall Case. She enjoyed working in her yard with her flowers and plants. She also enjoyed working crossword puzzles. Until her health declined, she could...
Faye Fultz Woodruff
May 12, 2026
Faye Fultz Woodruff, 83, of Atlanta, passed away on May 12, 2026.
Faye was born on November 11, 1942 in Cordele, GA, to Benjamin and Mildred Fultz. Faye graduated from Vienna High School in 1960, where she was named Miss Vienna High School her senior year.
Faye married her high school sweetheart Larry Woodruff on March 10, 1962. The couple had 3...
Ray Thompson
Apr 23, 2026
Ray Thompson, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2026.
Ray was a man of creativity and expression, known for his beautiful floral designs and his ability to make proms and special events feel extraordinary. He had an eye for detail and a talent for bringing joy and beauty into the lives of others. Beyond his creativity, Ray had a...
Rodney E. Nelson
Apr 22, 2026
Rodney E. "Chopper" Nelson, age 67, of 6313 Highway 41 North, Vienna, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Chopper was born in Vienna on September 6, 1958. For over 50 years, he owned and operated Dooly Auto Parts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening and will be remembered for the tomatoes he not only grew but shared with his family and friends....
Clint Thompson
Apr 20, 2026
Clinton B. "Clint" Thompson, Jr. age 68, of 3880 Nellieville Road, Pinehurst, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at his residence.
Born in Montezuma, he was the son of the late Clinton B. Thompson and Louise Edge Thompson. Clint was a farmer and also worked at Robins Air Force Base where he retired as a hydraulic technician. He had a great love...
Donna J. Poche
Apr 19, 2026
Donna J. Poche, age 93, of 227 Champagne Drive, Byron, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Summerhill Nursing Center in Perry.
Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harry O. Smith and Sarah Mae Grove Smith. Mrs. Poche was a homemaker, a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Trauger, Pennsylvania and enjoyed watching game shows.
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