Obituaries

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. ...

Mar 20, 2025

Mable Johnson, age 88, of 790 Highway 118, Leslie, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her niece's residence in Leesburg.

Born in De Funiak Springs, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Waylon Henderson and Ivory Donna Boles Henderson and was the widow of Edward A. Johnson.  Mrs. Johnson lived in Tampa for 20 years and...

Mar 16, 2025

Willie Ed McDowell, age 91 of 209 Grovania Road, Elko, died Sunday,March 16, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Elko, he was the son of the late Walter C. McDowell and Henrietta Bell McDowell.  He was a retired truck driver and a Baptist.

Survivors include: Wife:  Mary Ann McDowell of Elko

Son:  Ronnie...

Mar 1, 2025

Lillian Middlebrooks Gresham, age 89, of 24355 South Oaks Road, Byromville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

She was born on February 29, 1936 in Byromville to the late J. W. Middlebrooks and Margaret Raper Middlebrooks.  She attended Montezuma High School and was...

Feb 19, 2025

Lee Abanathy, age 64, of 127 George Street, Vienna, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Born in Montezuma, she was the daughter of the late Luther R. Musselwhite and Thedis Rudd Musselwhite.  Lee had worked as a paraprofessional with the Dooly and Pulaski County Schools.  She was a loving wife and mother....

Feb 18, 2025

THIS OBITUARY IS PLACED AS A COURTESY TO HISTORIC TRUST FUNERAL SERVICES OF CLARK COUNTY, WASHINGTON AND THE MOORE FAMILY.

James Welch, "Jim" Moore, age 83 of Battle Ground, Washington passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 from complications of Parkinson's Disease with family by his side. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he was the...

Feb 14, 2025

Donnie R. Peavy, age 65, of 108 Perimeter Road, Perry, died Friday, February 14, 2025, at Perry Hospital.

Born in Unadilla, he was the son of the late James Franklin Peavy and Ruth Parker Peavy and graduated from Unadilla High School in 1977.   Known by many as "Big Oz," Donnie had a great personality.  He was kind,...