Obituaries

Dec 12, 2019

Gloria Rogers Goodroe, affectionately known as "Doda," passed away on December 12, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.  She was a dedicated member of Pinehurst United Methodist Church where she served as pianist and a choir member for many years.  Not only was she a homemaker and...

Dec 4, 2019

James Lee "Jim" Cross, age 83, of Panama City Beach, Florida, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at his residence.

Jim was born in Vienna and was the youngest of eight children born to the late James Oscar Cross and Gertrude Nelson Cross.  He was a printer by trade, having worked at Robins Air Force Base and later...

Nov 28, 2019

Herman E. Weeks, of Dooling, died Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the Medical Center of Peach County.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Foster W. Weeks and Inez Mercer Weeks.  Herman served his country with honor in the United States Navy and was a member of Drayton United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed hunting...

Nov 24, 2019

Shirley Ann Wilkes, age 79, of 99 Lamar Road, Vienna, died Sunday, November 24, 2019, at her residence.

Born in Wilcox County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Bee Barfield and Virgie Lee Massey Barfield.  She worked as a peanut inspector for many years and was also a homemaker and a bookkeeper.  Shirley was the...

Nov 23, 2019

Lavelle G. Ferguson, age 91, of 340 Third Avenue, Rochelle, died Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Summerhill Nursing Center in Perry.

Born in Moultrie, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Rosa Lee Gay.  Mrs. Ferguson retired from the United States Postal Service as a rural letter carrier.  She was very active in her church,...

Nov 18, 2019

Margaret Parker, age 77, of 611 West Railroad Street Extension, Unadilla, died Monday, November 18, 2019, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Born in Palatka, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Branam and Eva Mae Palmer Branam.  She retired from Lanier Industries and was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Parker.

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Nov 16, 2019

John A. Leon, III, age 58, of 645 First Street, Unadilla, died Saturday, November 16, 2019, at his residence.

He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Marlene Milton Leon and the late John A. Milton, Jr.  John was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

No services will be held.

The...

Nov 10, 2019

Marshall A. "Marty" Davis, age 62, of 1789 Collins Road, Pinehurst, died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Marshall R. Davis and Frances Foshee Davis.  He was a 1975 graduate of Fullington Academy and a lifelong member of Pinehurst Baptist Church.  Marty...

Nov 4, 2019

Trella O. Ethridge, age 67, of 935 Oak Street, Unadilla, died Monday, November 4, 2019, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Harold Owens and Wylene Collins Owens.  For many years, she worked at Citizens Bank in Unadilla. She was a member of Unadilla United Methodist Church and the...

Oct 30, 2019

Sammie W. Ballard, age 72, of 205 North Fifth Street, Vienna, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at his residence.

Born in Woodruff, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Thomas Ballard and Elmer Richards Ballard.  He served in the United States Air Force and worked as a manager for Forsyth Mills of Canada.  In later...

Oct 9, 2019

Emmett Wade, age 89, of Browndale, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Hazel Colson Hospice in Perry.

Born in Hawkinsville, he was the son of the late Pinkney Wade and Allie Kate Head Wade.  He was a US Army veteran, a member of Browndale Baptist Church and retired from Robins Air Force Base.  Mr. Wade was a...

Oct 8, 2019

Frances H. Raper, age 74, of 312 Wiley Road, Cordele, went home to her Heavenly Father to reunite with loved ones gone on before.  She passed away at Crisp Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Holmes and Pauline Etheridge Holmes.  Frances was retired but...

Oct 8, 2019

Julius A. Wright, age 63, of 750 Collins Road, Pinehurst, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at his residence.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Asbury Wright and Charlene Boswell Wright.  Julius was a retired farmer and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.  He was a devoted and loving...

Oct 3, 2019

Talmadge Dupree, age 85, of 600 Horne Street, Pinehurst, died Thursday, October 3, 2019.

Born in Pinehurst, he was the son of the late L. J. Dupree and Lida Davis Dupree.  Talmadge served  his country with honor in the United States Army.  He worked at Robins Air Force Base for over 30 years and then served on ...

Sep 3, 2019

Charles Faulk, age 74, of 108A Little River Court South, Eatonton, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at his residence.

Born in Unadilla, he was the son of the late Albert S. Faulk and Viola Burnette Faulk.  Charles served his country with honor in the United States Army.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and received...

Sep 2, 2019

Justin Wayne Smith, age 40, of 505 Busby Road, Unadilla, died Monday, September 2, 2019, in Pulaski County.

Justin was born in Perry on February 25, 1979 to Wayne Smith and the late Maxine Griffin Smith.  He owned and operated his own lawn service and construction business.  He always enjoyed being outdoors and loved to hunt and...

Sep 1, 2019

Clint Shugart, age 90, of 845 Oak Street, Unadilla, Sunday, September 1, 2019, at his residence.

Born in Sargent, Georgia, he was the son of the late R. C. Shugart and Inez Turner Shugart, Clint served on the Unadilla City Council for many years and also served a number of terms as mayor.  He was a member...

Aug 24, 2019

Charles Nutt, age 69, of 414 Lilly Street, Vienna, died Saturday, August 24, 2019, at his residence.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late James Bennett Nutt and Ruby Holley Nutt.  For many years, Charles worked as a mechanic and attendant at Edalgo's Service Station, Woodward Service Station and Causey's Service Station.  He was...

Aug 15, 2019

Michael C. Bryant, age 70, of 2115 Clemons Road, Unadilla, died Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late G. W. Bryant and Alice Imogene Hand Bryant.  He served his country with honor in the United States Army and later worked for Valley Irrigation and the Houston County Board of Education. ...

Aug 5, 2019

Louise Shugart, age 85, of 845 Oak Street, Unadilla, died Monday, August 5, 2019, at the Medical Center-Navicent Health in Macon.

She was born on May 23, 1934 to the late Jack Borum and Ruth Bryant Borum.  Mrs. Shugart had worked as a bookkeeper at Farmer's Cotton Gin.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of...