Obituaries

Feb 20, 2023

Carl Nelson, age 82, of 1646 St. John’s Road, Unadilla, died Monday, February 20, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Unadilla, he was the son of the late J. A. "Slim" Nelson and Maude Edwards Nelson.  He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation and was a member of Pope City Baptist Church.  In his spare time,...

Feb 11, 2023

THIS OBITUARY IS PLACED AS A COURTESY TO WEST COBB FUNERAL HOME OF MARIETTA.

Janice Brown Cottongim (Harper), age 85, passed away peacefully Friday, February 10, 2023, with her children by her side. Born and raised in South Georgia, she graduated from Perry High School and married her late husband Marvin E. Brown, who predeceased her in...

Feb 11, 2023

Marvin C. "Bo" Jones, age 85, of 3360 Highway 41 South, Elko, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his daughter's residence.

Born in Elko, he was the son of the late Curtis Jones and Louise Lindsey Jones.  Bo was a member of County Line Baptist Church, retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation and loved playing softball. ...

Feb 9, 2023

Abby Louise Greer of Alpharetta, GA passed away on February 9, 2023, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta at the age of 39, following heart surgery. She was born May 17, 1983 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, AL to her parents, Beth and Sandy Greer.   Abby graduated from Centennial High School in 2004.  She loved working at The...

Feb 5, 2023

James L. Cross, age 64, of 414 Pinecrest Drive, Vienna, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Crisp Regional Nursing & Rehab in Cordele.

Born in Dalton, he was the son of the late Isam Lewis and Flossy Marie Cross.  He was a member of Richwood Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Harriett Powell...

Feb 3, 2023

Marcine G. Crozier, age 82, died Friday, February 3, 2023, at Pinewood Manor Nursing Home in Hawkinsville.

Born in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow F. Galloway and Mary Lou Wade Galloway.  Marcine served at the librarian at the Dooly County Library for over 30 years.  She was a member of Vienna First Baptist...

Jan 29, 2023

Sam Wilder, 86, of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at his home following an extended illness. A resident of Georgia for his entire life, Sam was born October 19, 1936 in Dooly County and formerly lived in Byromville. He and his wife lived in Forsyth County for the past one and one-half years and...

Jan 27, 2023

Gerry Laine Busby, age 69, of 720 Hall Road, Unadilla, died Friday, January 27, 2023, at Houston Health Care - Warner Robins.

Born in Perry, she was the daughter of the late John William Scott, Sr. and Mary Paul Scott.  She was a teacher and retired after 29 years of service with the Dooly County Schools. Gerry...

Jan 27, 2023

Betty Bowen, age 88, of 355 McWhorter Street, Unadilla, died Friday, January 27, 2023, at Bryant Health & Rehabilitation Center in Cochran.

Born in Dooly County, she was the daughter of the late J. T. Dunaway and Eula Cole Dunaway.  Betty was a retired beautician.  She was a faithful member of Unadilla United Methodist Church until her...

Jan 19, 2023

Hilton Tommy "Tom" Wood, age 79, of 10 Brookside Drive, Hawkinsville, died Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Pinewood Manor in Hawkinsville.

Tom was born in Kansas on February 26, 1943.  He was a pilot in the United States Air Force.  Tom's passion was working with inmates in the prison system helping them secure their GED and also...

Jan 14, 2023

Martha B. Wright, age 82, of 2829 Highway 41 South, Elko, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, at her residence.

Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Robert Allen Lockerman and Mildred Faulk Lockerman.  She was a retired beautician and the former owner/operator of Martha's Beauty Shop.  Mrs. Wright loved her Lord and her family. ...

Jan 9, 2023

Monica Holman, age 51, of 6306 Highway 41 North, Vienna, died Monday, January 9, 2023, at her residence.

Born in Bowie, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Reuben Akin and Faye Lee Akin and was an LPN.  Monica was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend.

Survivors include: Daughter: Anna Schofill of...

Dec 30, 2022

Neil Bowen McGahee, age 73, passed away Friday, December 30 at Atrium Health-Navicent in Macon due to complications from pneumonia and congestive heart failure.

Neil was born  in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Orine “Tippie” Bowen McGahee Windham and Emory Spears McGahee.

Neil never met a stranger and kept in touch with friends from is...

Dec 27, 2022

Todd Sangster, age 53, of 4245 Franklin Road, Vienna, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his residence.

Todd was born on October 26, 1969 in Vienna to Brenda Greer Sangster and the late Willis G. Sangster.  He was a cotton picker mechanic with Sangster Cotton Picker Repair.  He loved hunting and supporting his favorite team, the Georgia...

Dec 25, 2022

Donald Lee Easom, age 76, of 403 Lewis Mill Road, Vienna, died Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Atrium Health-Navicent in Macon.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Warren Lee Easom and Opal Headden Easom.  Donald graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University and was a practicing CPA for over 40 years.  He was a...

Dec 21, 2022

Ruby Lee Coppedge, age 91, of 735 Coppedge Road , Vienna, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Crisp Regional Hospital.

Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Frank H. Williams and Bessie Mae Taylor Williams.  She was retired after 25 years with the Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare Center.  She enjoyed working with her clients...

Dec 5, 2022

Jimmy Summerville, age 70, of 251 Oakland Cemetery Road, Byromville, died Monday, December 5, 2022, at his residence following a private, year-long battle with cancer.

Born in Byromville, he was the son of the late Robert Summerville and Eloise Hannah Summerville.  Jimmy was a hard-working man who truly loved his family.  He was devoted to his wife...

Dec 3, 2022

Doris Ann Wagoner, age 89, of 1280 Campers Haven Road, Vienna, died Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus.

Doris was a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania and had worked as a cashier at various gas stations.

Survivors include: Children: George Wagoner of Fayetteville, TN Fred Wagoner of Vienna Marcy Greer of Vienna...

Dec 2, 2022

Trevear Butler, age 77 of 3665 Highway 215 East, Vienna, died Friday, December 2, 2022, at his residence.

He was born in South Africa and raised in Australia.  Trevear was a longtime employee of Marchwind Kennels and Farms in Vienna.

He is survived by his friend and longtime employer, Dr. Lois March.

No...

Dec 1, 2022

Michael "Eric" Eckersen, age 39, of 509 Old Americus Road, Vienna, died Thursday, December 1, 2022, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Eric was born in Vienna on January 22, 1983.  He attended Dooly County High School and was an avid baseball player and fan.  He later became a carpenter in the construction business.  Eric was a loving son, brother,...