Obituaries

Jun 8, 2025

Marion F. Smith, age 78, of 1095 Kent Smith Road, Pinehurst, died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Homer Faulk and Elsie Bivins Faulk.  Marion helped her husband on their family farm for many years.  She took an active role in the operation and would even...

Jun 2, 2025

Thomas Edward Behm, Jr., age 46 was born on August 30, 1978 to the late Thomas Edward Behm and Agnes Gail Lovett Behm.  He joined his parents in Heaven on Monday, June 2, 2025. He resided in Jackson, Georgia and died in Dooly County.

Tom, also affectionately known as "Tommy" by his family, was born in Riverdale...

May 31, 2025

James Madison Woodward, III, age 87, of 505 Old Americus Road, Vienna, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late James M. Woodward, Jr. and Janie Forehand Woodward.  Upon graduation from Vienna High School, James joined his father in running Woodward Service Station and Auto...

May 31, 2025

Emma Jean Bowen, age 84, of 185 Drayton Lane, Vienna, died Saturday, May 31, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Callaway and Mary Turner Callaway.  Mrs. Bowen was a homemaker and the widow of Douglas Bowen.  She loved NASCAR and could hardly wait until Sunday to watch the...

May 25, 2025

Yvonne S. Smith, age 88, of 306 South Sixth Street, Vienna, died Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Barnesville, she was the daughter of the late Homer Sticher and Ruth Headden Sticher Bailey and a homemaker.  Yvonne truly had a servant's heart.  She would help anybody and in any way she could.  She was...

May 20, 2025

Margie L. Albritton, age 82, of 408 Arena Road, Unadilla, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Pinehurst, she was the daughter of the late Frank Langford and Inez Register Langford.  A 1960 graduate of Vienna High School, she played basketball for 4 years and served as team captain her junior and senior years....

May 19, 2025

David Daniel Holt, age 29, of 429 Fire Station Road, Vienna, died Monday, May 19, 2025, at his residence.

David was born in Albany and worked as a plumber with PWL Plumbing.  He enjoyed fishing and listening to old music but his greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially his son.

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May 17, 2025

Deborah L. Winders, age 52, of 833 Second Street, Unadilla, died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at her residence.

Deborah was born in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Gene Thomas Little and Judith Kay Harris Little.  She had worked as a waitress at All State Truck Stop and enjoyed singing and dancing.

Survivors include: Sons: Jacob...

May 9, 2025

This obituary is posted as a courtesy to the Kinard family and Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home.

A Life Well Lived

Walter Charlie (W.C.) Kinard, faithful husband, loving father, and beloved grandfather, passed away May 9, 2025, at his home in Pelham, Georgia surrounded by his family. While his life on earth has ended, his constant love,...

Apr 26, 2025

Kathleen C. Wright, age 95, of 15676 Highway 27 West, Vienna, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Blackshear Villas in Cordele where she spent her final years.

Born in Hawkinsville, she was the daughter of the late Nathan G. Carter and Ivera Smith Carter.

Kathleen spent many years working for the Federal-State Inspection Service inspecting...

Apr 16, 2025

Billy Joe Parker, age 78, of 833 Second Street, Unadilla, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Perry, he was the son of the late Tom Parker and Susie Goins Parker.  He had worked at Borum Service Center as a mechanic.  Billy Joe loved hunting, fishing and gardening.

Survivors include: Daughters: Elaine...

Apr 10, 2025

Danny Calhoun, age 78, of 105 Cardinal Avenue, Perry, died Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

Born in Hawkinsville, he was the son of the late Malcolm Calhoun and Carrie Mae Mitchell Calhoun.  He was a United States Army veteran and retired as a supervisor at Fort Benning.  Danny loved arrowhead hunting, fishing...

Apr 7, 2025

Douglas “Chris” Martin, age 70, of 618B Tom Taylor Road, Hawkinsville, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Douglas Martin and Virgie Mashburn Martin.  He was a United States Army veteran.  Chris was a free-spirit who loved having a good time, riding motorcycles and spending time...

Apr 7, 2025

Lee H. Bailey, Jr., age 85, of 815 Peavy Road, Unadilla, departed this Earth to be with his Heavenly Father on April 7, 2025.

Lee was a dedicated farmer who worked tirelessly from dawn to dusk, excelling in his trade.  As he cut back on his farming, Lee discovered a passion for growing sugar cane and hosting...

Apr 7, 2025

Nina P. Forehand, age 66, of 1021 Oak Street, Unadilla, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Pope and Ila Mae Youngblood Pope.  She worked at Georgia Pacific Pump for many years.  Nina was a member of First Baptist Church of Unadilla and sang in...

Apr 5, 2025

Teresa R. Etheridge, age 67, of 1013 Duncan Avenue, Perry, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Billy Ransom and Helen Frances Feb Ransom.  She retired from the Department of Family and Children Services in Vienna.  Teresa loved frogs and going to the beach.  Above all,...

Mar 30, 2025

Pamela T. Sparrow, age 66,of Panama City Beach, Florida, and Vienna died Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her residence in Panama City.

She was born in Vienna to Raymond Tanner and Barbara McCrary Tanner.  Pam was extremely talented and was an especially gifted artist.  She was a member of Vienna First Baptist Church.

Survivors include:...

Mar 25, 2025

George Lamar Smith, age 83, of 1095 Kent Smith Road, Pinehurst, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Pinehurst, he was the son of the late John Sid Smith and Bunie Bowden Smith.  He was a lifelong farmer and a member of Midway Independent Methodist Church.  Even in his later years, he stayed active. ...

Mar 23, 2025

Ann W. Tyndal, age 84, of 304 McWhorter Street, Unadilla, died Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late J. D. Williford and Ethel Louise Banks Williford.  Ann graduated from Unadilla High School where she played softball and basketball and was elected homecoming queen.  She had worked at...

Mar 20, 2025

Judith Lassiter Bush, age 84, of 13449 Tippettville Road, Pineview, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Fountain Blue Rehab in Macon.

Born in Dixie, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Woody Howard and Ouida Putnam Howard.  She was a LPN and had worked at Crisp Regional Hospital, Taylor Regional Hospital and Pineview Health Care Center. ...