Obituaries

Apr 21, 2021

Merry Nell Williams, age 82, of Pinehurst, died Wednesday, April 21 at Summerhill Nursing Center in Perry.

Born in Pinehurst, she was the daughter of the late John A. "Lonnie" Dorminey and Ora Smith Dorminey.  After graduating high school, she married Leon Williams and worked at Robins AFB for several years.  Later, she left the base to...

Apr 17, 2021

Elizabeth S. Dunaway, age 95, of 1461 Owen Store Road, Unadilla, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Summerhill Nursing Center in Perry.

Born in Hawkinsville, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Stokes and Effie Elizabeth Hill Stokes.  She attended Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville and was the bookkeeper for Belda Farms.  Elizabeth was...

Apr 16, 2021

Donald M. Dupree, Sr., age 83, of 449 Haslam Avenue, Pinehurst, died Friday, April 16, 2021, at his residence.

Born in Pinehurst, he was the son of the late Olin M. "Jack" Dupree and Pauline Smith Dupree Barackey.  Donald served in the National Guard for 11 years and worked at Robins Air Force Base for 31 years. ...

Apr 13, 2021

Nicholas Ryan Frost, age 26, of Unadilla, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Wilcox County.

Nick was born on January 27, 1995 in Redding, California.  At the age of 16, he began flying.  He was currently employed with A&C Ag Aviation as an aerial applicator.

Survivors include: Fiancee:  Courtney Fleming of Unadilla Mother and Step-Father: ...

Apr 8, 2021

Henry C. Ingram, Jr., age 79, of 309 South 5th Street, Vienna, Georgia, died at his home, April 8, 2021.

Born in Lilly, he was the son of the late Henry Clay Ingram and Hazel Roberts Ingram.    Henry was a 1963 graduate of the University of Georgia and then joined the United States Army.  He went through...

Apr 7, 2021

Nell Bellflower, age 89, of 4159 Highway 230 East, Unadilla, Georgia, died Wednesday April 7, 2021 at her residence.

Born in Pineview, she was the daughter of the late Silas White Buchanan and Martha Lucille Brady Buchanan. She worked as a beautician from her home for many years. She was also a member of County Line Baptist...

Apr 7, 2021

David W. Musselwhite, age 68 of 124 George Street, Vienna, Georgia, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia.

Born in Thomasville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Luther Ryles Musselwhite and Thedis Rudd Musselwhite.

David worked in law enforcement for Dooly County for 45 years....

Apr 5, 2021

Julia Queen "Judy" Overby, age 88, joined her savior on Monday, April 5, 2021.

She was born in Albany, Georgia on September 27, 1932 to Felton Irvin.  In 1978, Judy studied The Medical Aspects of Recovery from Alcohol Addiction at UCLA.  Upon her return to Georgia in 1980, she took her state exam and became a licensed...

Apr 5, 2021

Stephen P. Mangano, age 56, of Pinehurst died Monday,  April 5, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.

Stephen was born in San Francisco, California to Leila Christmas Mangano and the late Lawrence Mangano. He was a resident of the Peach House in Americus for twenty-eight years.

Survivors include: Mother:  Leila Mangano

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Mar 30, 2021

Mary Frances Bailey, age 95, of 80 Smoky Mountain Lane, Clayton, Georgia, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Cannonwood Assisted Living in Tiger, Georgia.

Born in Plains, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Barney E. Kinard and Irene Turner Kinard.  She worked as a bookstore manager at Augusta State University and was a member of...

Mar 24, 2021

Margaret Neal, age 70, of 455 Patterson Street, Byromville, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at the Medical Center-Navicent Health in Macon.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Jack Neal and Louise Witcher Neal. She retired from the Dooly County Sheriff's Department where she worked for many years as a dispatcher and a records...

Mar 23, 2021

Colonel Marcus B. Shipman died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late James A. Shipman and Mary Kate Baldwin Shipman.  He graduated with honors from Vienna High School and was selected to speak at graduation.  He was co-captain and played on...

Mar 23, 2021

Richard Dallas Cotton, age 77, of Perry died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Perry Hospital in Perry.

He was born in Columbus but also lived in Pensacola, Florida.  He was a talented artist and had a career as a sign painter in Alabama and Georgia. Dallas was loved and will be missed by 2 sisters, a brother,...

Mar 21, 2021

Myrna P. Bailey, a life-long resident of Dooly County and lovingly known to most as "Granny," died Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Myrna grew up an only child of her parents, the late Otha Peavy and Annie Ruth Thompson Peavy and her family believes being doted on solely by her parents during the early years of her life...

Mar 20, 2021

Maidie D. Harvard, age 95, of 305 Church Street, Vienna, died Saturday, March 20, 2021, at her residence.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Hoyt Davis and Louise Hargrove Davis.  She attended Wesleyan College and graduated from the University of North Carolina.  Later, she earned her Master's from Georgia Southwestern College.  For...

Feb 13, 2021

Billy Ransom, age 89, of 5241 Five Points Road, Unadilla, died Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.

Billy was born and raised in Dooly County and was the son of the late Willie Van Ransom and Thelma Brannen Ransom.  He worked in road construction for many years.  He loved being outdoors, playing golf...

Feb 12, 2021

Casey Godfrey Holder, age 37, of 306 Andrews Street, Vienna, died Friday, February 12, 2021, at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia.

Casey was a free-spirit who spoke her mind.  She loved do-it-yourself projects and especially enjoyed painting.  Her creations were displayed through her business, Back Porch Designs. Casey loved her family, especially her kids.  She...

Feb 9, 2021

Kenny Oller, age 68, of 187 Westview Drive, Waverly Hall, Georgia, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston.

Born in Caneyville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Lawrence Oller and Emily Annie Duggins Oller.  Kenny worked as a lineman for LG&E and was Baptist.

Survivors include: Wife:  Dianne...

Feb 8, 2021

Charles Orr, age 85, of 1307 Blackshear Road, Cordele, died Monday, February 8, 2021, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Born in Trion, Georgia, he was the son of the late Raymond Orr and Gertrude Yates Orr.  Mr. Orr retired from Peachtree Windows and Doors where he served as the credit manager.  He leaves many friends in...

Feb 1, 2021

Laura Griggs, age 67, of 328 Pine Avenue, Pinehurst, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at her residence.

Born in Macon, she was the daughter of the late Joe Elmer Grogg and Mary Christopher Grogg.  Laura was a member of Pinehurst Baptist Church and a homemaker.

Survivors include: Husband:  George Griggs of Pinehurst

Sons:...