Obituaries

Obituaries

Wayne H. Tharpe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Earle F. Hudson

Earle F. Hudson

Jun 15, 2015

Earle F. Hudson, age 83, of 336 Third Street, Unadilla, died Monday, June 15, 2015 at his residence. Born in Tampa, Florida, he was the son of the late Corbitt Hudson and Margaret Sullivan Hudson. He received his BA from the University of Georgia and his MS from the University of Southern California. He served as an officer in the...

Virginia J. Cannon

Virginia J. Cannon

Jun 12, 2015

Virginia J. Cannon, age 99, of 2541 Teate Road, Vienna, died Friday, June 12, 2015, at Camellia Gardens of Life Care in Thomasville, Georgia. Born in Crisp County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Jennings and Roselea Patrick Jennings. She was a graduate of GSCW, the University of Georgia and the GAB School of Business. Mrs. Cannon...

Jimmy L. Brown

Jimmy L. Brown

Jun 5, 2015

Jimmy L. Brown, age 79, of 3559 Joycliff Road, Macon, died Friday, June 5, 2015, at his residence. Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Willie L. Brown and Ethel Mikel Brown and attended school at Dooly High. He retired from Robins Air Force Base where he was a survival equipment inspector. Survivors include: Charles Brown of...

Leslie J. Spriggs

Leslie J. Spriggs

May 30, 2015

Leslie Anne Jump Spriggs, age 30, of 600 Granada Terrace, Warner Robins, died Saturday, May 30, 2015, at her residence. Leslie was born in Albany, Georgia on October 20, 1984 to Jimmy and Debbie Gazaway Jump. She was a member of Vienna First Baptist Church. She was a 2003 honor graduate of Crisp County High School. During her high school...

Ford L. Durham

Ford L. Durham

May 29, 2015

Ford L. Durham, age 90, of 301 Beacham Avenue, Unadilla, died Friday, May 29, 2015, at Leisure Life in Unadilla. Born in Micanopy, Florida, he was the son of the late Henry A. Durham and Irma Calhoun Durham and a United States Army veteran. He worked as a buyer at Dennard's Red & White. Ford was a faithful member of...

Horace L. Hamsley

Horace L. Hamsley

May 25, 2015

Horace L. Hamsley, age 76, of 671 School Street, Unadilla, died Monday, May 25, 2015, at Pinewood Manor in Hawkinsville. Born in Grovania, he was the son of the late Melvin Hamsley and Alice Glenn Hamsley. He was a US Army veteran and a carpenter. Survivors include: Daughters: Cindy Johnson of Milledgeville Sharon Miranda of Perry Sons: Tim Hamsley of...

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