Obituaries

Obituaries

Jimmy W. Mcdaniel

Jimmy W. Mcdaniel

Jun 26, 2025

Jimmy W. McDaniel, age 88, of 283 Klondike Road, Hawkinsville, died Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his residence.

Jimmy was born in Cordele.  He worked as a mechanic, a logger and a farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Christine; his step-children, Cathy McDonald, Tina Wood and Linda Woodard; his brother, Johnny McDaniel; his brothers-in-law,...

Cindy (Mullis)  Fullington

Cindy (Mullis) Fullington

Jun 18, 2025

Cinderella M. "Cindy" Fullington, age 78, of 536 Cinderella Road, Unadilla, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Hawkinsville, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Mullis and Frances Cromer Mullis.  She was a homemaker and had also worked as a hairdresser.  She enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, flowers, shopping and going out to...

Judy M. (Mays)  Williams

Judy M. (Mays) Williams

Jun 13, 2025

Judith M. "Judy" Williams, age 90, of 2373 Elko Road, Elko, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at Perry Hospital.

She was born March 6, 1935, and lived a long life marked by faith, devotion and service to her family and those who knew her.  She retired after 29 years from the Houston County School Nutrition Program, where...

Reuben L. Collins

Reuben L. Collins

Jun 13, 2025

Reuben L. Collins, age 79, of 10860 Highway 215, Vienna, died Friday, June 13, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Rubin Lee Collins and Hattie Mae Collins Revell.  He worked for Arabi Feed and Grain in Arabi and was a member of Fish Baptist Church in Seville.  ...

Marion F. (Faulk)  Smith

Marion F. (Faulk) Smith

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...

Thomas Edward Behm, Jr.

Thomas Edward Behm, Jr.

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...

James Madison Woodward, Iii

James Madison Woodward, Iii

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...

Emma Jean (Callaway)  Bowen

Emma Jean (Callaway) Bowen

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...

Yvonne S. (Sticher)  Smith

Yvonne S. (Sticher) Smith

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...

Margie (Langford)  Albritton

Margie (Langford) Albritton

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....

David Daniel Holt, Jr.

David Daniel Holt, Jr.

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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Deborah (Little)  Winders

Deborah (Little) Winders

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...

W. C. Kinard

W. C. Kinard

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,...

Kathleen C. (Carter)  Wright

Kathleen C. (Carter) Wright

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...

Billy Joe Parker

Billy Joe Parker

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...

Danny Calhoun

Danny Calhoun

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...

Douglas “Chris” Martin

Douglas “Chris” Martin

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...

Lee H. Bailey, Jr.

Lee H. Bailey, Jr.

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...

Nina (Pope)  Forehand

Nina (Pope) Forehand

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...

Teresa R. (Ransom)  Etheridge

Teresa R. (Ransom) Etheridge

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,...

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