Obituaries

Oct 24, 2020

Jackie Watson Kersey, age 56, of 206 Church Street, Vienna, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, at her residence.

Jackie was born in Hawkinsville to Patsy Davis Watson and the late Dock Watson.  She loved her family, especially her mother and her nieces and nephews.  She had worked as an insurance agent.

Survivors include: Son:  Charlie...

Oct 24, 2020

Rodney O. Allen, age 75, of 870 Franklin Road, Vienna, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, at his residence.

Rodney was born in Hawkinsville to Christine J. "Tiny" Allen and the late Oscar L. Allen.  He served his country with honor in the United States Air Force.  Rodney dedicated his life to law enforcement.  He served as a...

Oct 12, 2020

Jack Bowen, age 89, of 355 McWhorter Street, Unadilla, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at Bryant Health & Rehab Center in Cochran.

Born in Dooly County, he was the son of the late Willie M. Bowen and Irene Williams Bowen.  He served his country with honor in the United States Air Force and worked as parts manager...

Oct 7, 2020

Melvin Richard Oakes, age 65, of 471 Oak Avenue, Pinehurst, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Melvin was born in Vienna to the late Luther Avery Oakes, Jr. and Joyce Lee Bowden Oakes.  He grew up in Pinehurst as one of the "backstreet kids.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf and watching his...

Oct 3, 2020

Jeffrey J. Summers, age 62, of 392 Pecan Street, Dawson, died Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Phoebe Putney North in Albany.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Jack Russell Summers and Ruby Nutt Summers.  Jeffrey worked as a carpenter.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Summers.

Survivors include:...

Oct 2, 2020

H. Carlton Farmer, age 85, of 129 Drayton Lane, Vienna, died Friday, October 2, 2020, at his residence.

Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late Harles Hugh Farmer and Jazee West Farmer.  He was a US Army veteran and was a salesman for Georgia Pacific Pump Company for 25 years and worked for the...

Sep 30, 2020

Ethan Michael Daniels, age 27, of 2653 Little Creek Road, Pinehurst, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

Ethan was born on September 21, 1993 in Bath, Maine.  He was a contractor and was currently working for Myers Construction in Perry.  Ethan was an avid football fan.  His favorite teams were the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons.  He also...

Sep 24, 2020

Joyce W. Smith, age 87, of 701 East 27th Avenue, Cordele, died Thursday, September 24, 2020, at her residence.

Born in Ocilla, she was the daughter of the late Carl Vinson Walters and Alda Paulk Walters.  She taught school for many years at J. S. Pate Elementary and Blackshear Trail Elementary in Cordele.  Mrs. Smith enjoyed cooking,...

Sep 23, 2020

Mary Poss Allen, age 82, of 110 Drayton Woods Road, Vienna, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at her residence.

Born in Byromville, she was the daughter of the late Huey Clifford Poss and Mary Suggs Poss.  She was a 1956 graduate of Vienna High School and attended Mercer University.  In 1959, she married Wayne Allen and they...

Sep 21, 2020

Ben Cox, age 73, of 5375 Slosheye Trail, Vienna, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at his residence.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the James Hardy Cox and Norma Renfroe Cox.  He served his country with honor in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was the former owner...

Sep 4, 2020

John M. "Monta" Averill, Sr., age 83, of 475 Main Street, Byromville, died Friday, September 4, 2020, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Born in Columbus, he was the son of the late John Sylvester Averill, Jr. and Lula Moore Hester Averill.  He was a 1955 graduate of Montezuma High School and earned a degree in aeronautical...

Aug 27, 2020

Jessie Sinyard Penny, age 83, of 295 Harman Street, Unadilla, died Thursday, August 27, 2020, at her residence.

Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Roy Altman and Lois Davison Altman.  She worked as a supervisor at Oxford Industries and was a member of First Baptist Church of Unadilla.  She loved taking care of...

Aug 25, 2020

Ann W. Simpson, age 58, of 2085 Pine Street, Unadilla, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Eugene Wellman and Hester M. Wilson Wellman.  She worked at the Pulaski County Senior Citizens Center.  Ann loved working in her yard and planting...

Aug 15, 2020

Willene J. Pittman, age 82, of 474 Unadilla Highway, Hawkinsville, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Pinewood Manor Nursing Home in Hawkinsville.

Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Harvey G. Jackson and Annie Lee Myers Jackson.  She had worked as a grocery clerk for Beckham Brothers in Perry and as a motel clerk...

Jul 31, 2020

Michael D. "Mike" Langston, age 60, of 5310 Jalappa Road, Byromville, died Friday, July 31, 2020 at his residence.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late John David Langston, Jr. and Catherine Patricia Hines Langston.  Mike had worked as a carpenter and a truck driver.

Survivors include: Daughter:  April Jones of Ellaville...

Jul 28, 2020

Alvin Ransom, age 93, of 523 Ransom Road, Unadilla, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Southland Healthcare and Rehab Center in Dublin.

Born in Unadilla, he was the son of the late Willie Van Ransom and Thelma Brannen Ransom. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, a retired farmer and a member of...

Jul 21, 2020

Catherine J. "Cathy" Cox, age 58, of Phenix City, AL died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her residence. Cathy was born January 25, 1962 in Ft. Benning, Georgia to the late Leonard Andrew Cox and Launa Hampton Cox. She graduated from Auburn University and Troy University with her Master’s degree. She was a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and served...

Jul 19, 2020

Johnny L. Holt, age 55, of 105 South 6th Street, Vienna, died Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Cotton, as he was known by many, was born in Ocilla, Georgia on July 8, 1965.  He had worked at Tyson Foods and loved fishing.  He also enjoyed watching sports on television.

Survivors...

Jul 15, 2020

Johnnie Ruth Mixon, age 82, of 6776 Tippettville Road, Vienna, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at her residence.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Buddy Mixon and Claire Pope Mixon.  She taught school in Crisp County for 30 years and was a member of Tippettville Baptist Church.

Survivors include: Sister:  Mary...

Jul 15, 2020

Kenneth Lee Everett, age 61, of Marietta, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his residence.

Known by many as Kenny or Ken, he was born on January 11, 1959, in Vienna to the late Talmadge and Lola Etheridge Everett.  He was a 1977 graduate of Fullington Academy.  Ken worked for over 25 years in the hospitality and...