Obituaries

Sep 22, 2021

Thelma Leonhardt, age 73, of 1006 Bonner Drive, Perry, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.

Born in Warner Robins, she was the daughter of the late Joe Wilson and Ruby Bell Wilson.  For many years, Thelma worked as a waitress at the Towne House and the All State Truck Stop in...

Sep 20, 2021

Jason Cross, age 37, of 4807 Fulton Mill Road, Macon, died Monday, September 20, 2021, at Atrium Health-Navicent in Macon.

Jason was born in Perry on December 10, 1983.  He was a 2002 graduate of Perry High School.  During his time in high school, he played trumpet in the band which was something he took a lot...

Sep 18, 2021

Kimberly R. Davis, age 50, of 628 Oak Avenue, Pinehurst, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins after a long and valiant battle against diabetes.

Born in Austell, she was the daughter of Linda Broadaway Davis and the late Lonnie T. Davis, Jr.  Kimberly was a graduate of Forest Park High School...

Sep 17, 2021

Erma Jean Ballagh, age 98, of Rockledge, Florida, died Friday, September 17, 2021, at Ginny's Place Viera in Rockledge.

Mrs. Ballagh was born in Vienna to the late Samuel Slade and Gladys Davis Slade.  She attended Valdosta State College and later graduated from Emory University School of Nursing.  She served with honor in the United States Army...

Sep 16, 2021

Patricia C. Langston, age 60, of 1117 East 8th Avenue, Cordele, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late John Langston and Catherine Patricia Hines Langston.  Patricia was a LPN and had worked at Dooly Medical Center and several nursing homes in the area. ...

Sep 16, 2021

Angela Lynn Owens, beloved sister, aunt, cousin and niece, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. Angela was 64 years old and fought valiantly against Alzheimer’s for more than five years.

Angela worked as an accountant and served as the Deputy Treasurer for Rogers County in Oklahoma. She retired after almost 23 years, before leaving to help care...

Sep 13, 2021

Van A. "Buz" Vaughan, Jr., age 66 of Vienna, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Buz was born on September 3, 1955 to the late Van A. Vaughan and Faye Pooler Vaughan.  He was a farmer and the owner of JAC Trucking Company.  Buz was a member of Drayton Baptist Church and...

Sep 9, 2021

John W. Daniels, Jr., age 60, of 502 West Avenue, Unadilla, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Johnny was born in Vienna on January 23, 1961.  For the past 40-plus years, he worked for the Dooly County Public Works.  He loved collecting Hot Wheels, hunting arrowheads, antiques and collecting knives.  Johnny was...

Sep 7, 2021

Perry Lee "Pete" Fountain, Sr., age 83, of 3491 Pinehurst-Byromville Road, Pinehurst, entered into the house of the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, under the care of his wife, Myrtle and his step-daughter, Lisa and with the wonderful help of Hospice Care Options of Warner Robins.

Born in Byromville, he the eldest child of the late...

Sep 5, 2021

Lavada R. Helton, age 85. of 1453 Arena Road, Unadilla, died Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Perry Hospital.

Born in Dalton, she was the daughter of the late Boyd B. Rogers and Edith Marie Locke Rogers.  She worked at Bryant's Greenhouses for 30 years before retiring.  She enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzle books, growing flowers and listening to...

Sep 4, 2021

Donald M. Dupree, Jr., age 52, of 505 Pine Avenue, Pinehurst, died Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.

Don was born in Vienna to Janelle Jones Dupree and the late Donald M. Dupree, Sr.  For 33 years, he owned and operated Dupree Wrecker Service in Pinehurst.  Don had a great love for...

Sep 3, 2021

Armond Lamar Baggs, III, age 66, of 2237 Lee Street, Augusta, died Friday, September 3, 2021, at his residence.

Born in Montezuma, he was the son of the late Lamar Baggs, Jr. and Myrtle Hall Baggs.  Lamar joined the United States Navy as a young man and showed great aptitude in math and science. He continued to...

Sep 2, 2021

Dorothy G. Fowler, age 95, died Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Pinewood Manor Nursing Home in Hawkinsville.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Homer A. Spradley and Amelia Wilson Spradley.  She was the youngest of 5 girls and 4 boys that all preceded her in death.  Mrs. Fowler was a devoted wife, mother,...

Sep 2, 2021

Teresa Lynn Ward, age 70, of 1911 River Road, Vienna, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Born in Porterdale, she was the daughter of the late Bobby E. Martin and Lizzie Ruth Mobley Martin.  Teresa was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved going to the beach, working in...

Sep 1, 2021

Patrick L. James, age 54, of 394 Hendrick Road, Fort Valley, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

P. J., as he was known by many, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Oliver Clinton James and Patricia Ann Eubanks James.  He had worked as a welder for Advance Trailers in Vienna.

Aug 31, 2021

THIS OBITUARY IS PLACED ON BEHALF OF NASSAU FUNERAL HOME AND AS A COURTESY TO THE FAMILY OF SONNY HALL.

William “Sonny” Rufus Hall, age 75, of Callahan, FL passed away on August 31, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1945 in Jacksonville, FL to James Rufus Hall and Annie Clyde Johnson Hall. Sonny started working...

Aug 25, 2021

Laura Hall, age 81, of 9592 Tippettville Road, Vienna, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.

Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late James Leon Scott and Wynelle Crook Scott.  Laura loved animals, fishing and working in her yard.  She also loved dancing.  Her loss will be felt by many...

Aug 22, 2021

Clara Dunbar, age 90, of 306 East Union Street, Vienna, died Sunday, August 22, 2021, at her residence.

Clara was born on August 18, 1931 to the late Truman Harris and Ruby Nipper Harris.  She was a homemaker and loved working in her yard.  She also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles.  A faithful member of Vienna United Methodist Church,...

Aug 20, 2021

THIS OBITUARY POSTED ON BEHALF OF THE HALL FAMILY AND AS A COURTESY TO McCULLOUGH FUNERAL HOME.

One of America’s patriots, James W. Hall, 86, sadly passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. The son of the late Albert Lee and Callie Roper Hall, Mr. Hall was born on December 13, 1934, in Vienna, Georgia. He graduated...

Aug 9, 2021

Julius Asbury Wright Jr., a longtime resident of Unadilla, passed away on August 9, 2021, surrounded by family. As he was known to many in the area, Lil' Julius was born April 28, 1979, to Donna Cross Wright and the late Julius A. Wright.  Julius attended Hawkinsville High School before pursuing a sales career at Warner Robins Ford, where...