J. T. Sparrow
Jun 13, 2021
John Thomas "J. T." Sparrow, age 86, of 1661 Sparrow Road, Unadilla, died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Born in Dooly County, he was the son of the late Martin E. Sparrow and Odessa Clyde Williams Sparrow. J. T. worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation for over 10 years and then...
Lamar Mccurdy
May 27, 2021
Lamar McCurdy, age 45, of 148 Sharon Church Road, Vienna, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, at his residence.
Born in Fitzgerald, he was the son of Mary Ann Wright and the late Herman McCurdy. Lamar was a truck driver and loved farming. His greatest love was his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include: Wife:Â Brittany McCurdy...
Gay C. (Christmas) Bowden
May 26, 2021
Gay "Ninnie" Bowden, age 60, of 3160 Arena Road, Unadilla, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.
Gay was born in Vienna to Mae Griffin Christmas and the late Charles Rubin Christmas. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who had a kind heart and was always willing to help others. ...
Timothy Wayne Griffin
May 24, 2021
Timothy Wayne Griffin, age 58, of 3932 Highway 280 East, Cordele, died Monday, May 24, 2021, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in albany.
Born in Vienna, he was the son of Paulette Jones and the late Howard Griffin. Tim worked in construction.
Several family members survive, including his mother, Paulette Allen of Cordele.
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Wendi Ward
May 22, 2021
Wendi Ward, age 52, of Byromville, died Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Pinehill Nursing Center in Byromville.
She is survived by her mother, Carol Roskos of Chino Valley, Arizona.
No services will be held.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.
Robbie Allen Proffitt
May 21, 2021
Robbie Allen Proffitt, age 58, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, at the Medical Center-Navicent Health in Macon from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Dooly County.
Robbie was a well respected financial advisor with Proffitt, Wilkes, Griffin Wealth Management and a United States Air Force veteran.   He was a loving husband,...
David Cox
May 16, 2021
David Cox, age 64, of 10501 Highway 230 West, Unadilla, died Sunday, May 16, 2021, at his residence.
Born in Verdon, France, he was the son of the late Leonard Andrew Cox and Launa Hampton Cox. David graduated from Auburn University in 1978 with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal and Dairy Science. He came to Dooly County...
Barbara Ann (Yancey) Draughon
May 13, 2021
Barbara Ann Yancey Draughon, age 89, of Cumming, Georgia, died May 13, 2021.
Barbara was born in Americus on September 15, 1931. She married Alton P. Draughon on June 14, 1953 and was preceded in death by him on March 15, 2006. Barbara was a resident of The Villas at Canterfield in Cumming and was provided unfailing...
Rodney G. Fowler
May 11, 2021
Rodney G. Fowler, age 72, of 1691 Highway 90, Vienna, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at his residence.
Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Carlton Fowler and Vera Andrews Fowler. Rodney retired from Brannen Motor Company in Unadilla after 32 years of service as service and parts manager. He also retired from the...
R. L. Brown, Jr.
May 8, 2021
Robert L. Brown, Jr., age 87, of 2164 Second Street, Unadilla, died Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Born in Macon, he was the son of the late R. L. "Bob" Brown and Mattie Lou Suggs Brown. R. L. was a United States Army veteran and self-employed in the radio and television repair...
Betty Warbington
May 7, 2021
Betty Jean Teel Warbington, age 83, of 3200 Tippettville Road, Vienna, died peacefully at her home with her family at her bedside on Friday, May 7, 2021.
Born in Pine Mountain, Georgia, on December 30, 1937, Betty was the eldest daughter of the late George Whitfield Teel and Dorothy Elizabeth James Teel. A 1960 graduate of The...
Paul M. Walls
May 5, 2021
Paul M. "Mic" Walls, age 29, of 782 Franklin Road, Vienna, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.
Mic was born in Americus on May 14, 1991. He enjoyed woodworking and especially like to make things from Cedar. He also loved fishing and going to the beach. Mic loved his family and was...
Jo (Singletary) Cape
May 4, 2021
Jo Cape, age 57, of 50 Hudson Road, Vienna, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.
Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Robert James Singletary and Lydia Gilbert Singletary. Jo was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking for her family and gardening. The greatest love in...
Tim Christmas
May 3, 2021
Timothy Lane Christmas, age 62, of 3250 Mercer University Drive, Chamblee, Georgia, died Monday, May 3, 2021, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.
Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Dr. Joseph T. Christmas and Lucy Smith Christmas. Tim was a Christian and a member of Vienna First Baptist Church. He loved NASCAR, Georgia Bulldogs...
Gail H. (Holman) Baker
May 2, 2021
Gail H. Baker, age 67, of 999 Holt Walton Road, Vienna, died Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born in Americus, she was the daughter of the late William Lamar Holman and Ora Mae Alston Holman. She worked for Buffalo Rock at Tyson in Vienna and was a Methodist. Gail enjoyed...
Cossie L. Brown
Apr 28, 2021
Cossie L. Brown, age 92, of 2895 Arena Road, Unadilla, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.
Born in Unadilla, he was the son of the late Sherry Lee Brown and Willie Quincy Cross Brown. He retired from Robins Air Force Base and was the owner of Brown's Cabinet Shop. Cossie was a...
W. H. "Finn" Cross
Apr 28, 2021
W. H. "Finn" Cross, age 92, of 1776 Third District Road, Unadilla, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 27, 1929, in Unadilla to the late Charlton L. Cross and Mattie Lou Nelson Cross. His early years were spent hunting, fishing and having adventures, and it was these adventures...
Janelle (Taylor) Mashburn
Apr 23, 2021
Janelle Mashburn, age 63, of 349 Haslam Avenue, Pinehurst, died Friday, April 23, 2021, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Born in Augusta, she was the daughter of the late James Elmo Taylor and Mary Jeanette Johnson Taylor. Janelle had worked at Lowe's and was a member of Pinehurst Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling and loved animals. ...
Merry Nell (Dorminey) Williams
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...
Elizabeth S. (Stokes) Dunaway
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...
