Obituaries
Obituaries
Mary Rucker
Dec 5, 2015
Mary Rucker, age 83, of Elko, died Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Pinewood Manor in Hawkinsville. Born in Grovania, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Hamsley and Alice Glenn Hamsley. She was a homemaker and a member of Double Branch Free Will Baptist Church. She loved flowers, gardening, reading and music. Her greatest love was her family to...
Donald W. Henderson
Nov 30, 2015
Donald W. Henderson, age 79, of Pinehurst, died Monday, November 30, 2015, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville. Born in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of the late Ramsey P. Henderson and Anna Marie Van Beekum Henderson. Don retired from Sears where he was a manager. Survivors include: Wife: Sara P. Henderson of Pinehurst Son: Donald Wayne Henderson,...
Hubert Bledsoe, Jr
Nov 20, 2015
Hubert H. Bledsoe, Jr., age 71, of 851 Highway 41 South, Vienna, died Friday, November 20, 2015, at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia. Born in Pinehurst, he was the son of the late Hubert Hershel Bledsoe and Darlene Lane Bledsoe. Mr. Bledsoe served his country with honor in the United States Navy. He worked as a welder and later...
Charles W. Collins, Jr
Nov 16, 2015
Charles W. Collins, Jr., age 70 of 84 Posey Road, Unadilla, died Monday, November 16, 2015, at Merrit Health Hospital in Biloxi, Mississippi. Born in Montezuma, he was the son of the late Wendell Collins and Christine Goodson Collins. Charles taught school in Houston County for 31 years and then worked as a mail carrier in Dooly County. He was...
Patsy S. Kinard
Nov 11, 2015
Patsy Smith Kinard, age 73, of 4779 Highway 215 East, Vienna, died Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at her residence. Born in Crisp County, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe Smith and Ruby Lively Smith. Patsy was a homemaker and a faithful member of Shiloh United Methodist Church for 50 years. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Survivors...
Cecil S. Whitehead, Jr
Nov 8, 2015
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we say goodbye to Cecil S. Whitehead, Jr., who died Sunday, November 8, 2015, at Emory University Hospital-Midtown in Atlanta, Jr. Mr. Whitehead was the much loved son of the late Cecil S. Whitehead and Cleo Burke Whitehead. He was born and raised in Vienna. During World War II, he served...
Wayne H. Tharpe
Oct 19, 2015
Wayne H. Tharpe, age 68, of Henderson died Monday, October 19, 2015, at his residence. Born in Perry, he was the son of the late Aaron Tharpe and Frances Sullivan Tharpe. Wayne was a member of Henderson Baptist Church, loved animals and enjoyed fishing. He retired from the Georgia Department of Corrections. Wayne was very passionate about the Georgia National...
Ruby K. Patrick
Oct 8, 2015
Ruby K. Patrick, age 89, of 517 Old Americus Road, Vienna, died Thursday, October 8, 2015, at her residence. Born in Wilcox County, she was the daughter of the late Willie King and Julia Crozier King. She was a homemaker, a member of Vienna United Methodist Church and the widow of Eugene Patrick. She loved to read and cross stitch....
Frances R. Evans
Oct 8, 2015
Frances R. Evans, age 84, of 11080 Highway 230 West, Unadilla, died Thursday, October 8, 2015 at her daughter's home in Pinehurst. Born in Houston County, she was the daughter of the late W. L. Rackley and Annie Watson Rackley. She was a homemaker and the widow of John F. Evans. Mrs. Evans loved the Lord and was a devoted...
Marlene A. Dupree
Sep 18, 2015
Marlene Arflin Dupree, age 77, of 600 Horne Street, Pinehurst, died Friday, September 18, 2015, at her residence. Born in Pinehurst, she was the daughter of the late Garnett L. Arflin, Sr. and Emma Beck Arflin. Marlene worked 34 years as a program assistant for the USDA before retiring. She spent the next 19 years working at Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home....
Allen Collins
Sep 14, 2015
Allen Collins, age 46, of 403 School Street, Unadilla, died Monday, September 14, 2015, at his residence. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late James Estes Collins and Addie Brown Collins. Allen was a wonderful husband and a loving father and brother. He was a Baptist. Survivors include: Wife: Darla D. Collins of Unadilla Son: William...
Walter Isaac Blount, Sr
Sep 7, 2015
Walter Isaac Blount, Sr., age 75, of 431 Pine Avenue, Pinehurst, died Monday, September 7, 2015, at his residence. Born in Berrien County, he was the son of the late Robert J. Blount and Edith Godwin Blount. He was a United States Navy veteran and retired from the Georgia State Patrol after 30 years of service. Mr. Blount was a...
Betty G. Trammell
Sep 5, 2015
Betty Groves Trammell of Duluth, formerly of Cairo, died Saturday, September 5, 2015. Betty was born in Byromville to the late William and Lucile Groves. Mrs. Trammell was married to Norwood H. Trammell for 32 years. She was devoted to her family and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Trammell was a homemaker and very involved mother for most...
Iris N. Owen
Aug 17, 2015
Iris N. Owen, age 89, of 1085 Barber Shop Road, Unadilla, died Monday, August 17, 2015, at Heart of Georgia Hospice in Perry. Born in Hawkinsville, she was the daughter of the late Ottis Nobles and Dollie Lee Smith Nobles. Mrs. Owen taught school for 30 years before retiring. She was a member of Smyrna Independent Methodist Church and played...
Milline W. Sanders
Aug 14, 2015
Milline Wade Sanders, age 93, of 106 North Fifth Street, Vienna, died Friday, August 14, 2015, at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon. Born in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late Perry Wade and Pearl Hudson Wade. She was a homemaker, a member of Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Crisp County and the widow of Robert...
J. R. Evans
Jul 28, 2015
J. R. Evans, age 82, of 301 Azalea Circle, Vienna, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Magnolia Manor in Americus. Born in Bleckley County, he was the son of the late Charlie R. Evans and Beulah Howell Evans. J. R. was a member of Vienna United Methodist Church. He owned and operated Evans Union 76 station for 35 years. One...
Susan C. Cross
Jul 9, 2015
Susan C. Cross, age 63, of 1840 Third District Road, Unadilla, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at her residence. Born in Evergreen, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Raymond Canterbury and Mary Sue Cox Canterbury. She was a homemaker and a member of Harmony Baptist Church where she served as church treasurer for over 15 years. Susan...
Molly J. Ragan
Jun 30, 2015
Molly J. Ragan, age 94, of Henderson, died Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins. Born in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Robert Johnson and Eliza Akin Johnson. Mrs. Ragan was a faithful member of Henderson Baptist Church where she served as church clerk for 30 years. She was a true...
Raymond S. Bryant
Jun 29, 2015
Raymond S. Bryant, age 89, of 120 County Line Road, Unadilla, died Monday, June 29, 2015, at Leisure Life in Unadilla. Born in Unadilla, he was the son of the late Paris Lee Bryant and Essie Mims Bryant. A World War II combat veteran, he served this nation with honor and distinction as a medic in General Patton's 3rd Army,...
Lee Wiley, Jr
Jun 26, 2015
Marvin Lee Wiley, Jr. age 74, of 2130 Bowen Road, Pinehurst, died Friday, June 26, 2015, at his residence. Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late Marvin Lee Wiley and Edith Culpepper Wiley. Lee graduated from Texas A & M University with a degree in agronomy. He was a banker and retired after 40 years, serving as...
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