Obituaries

Obituaries

Nelson Dupree

Nelson Dupree

Jul 27, 2014

Nelson Dupree, age 76, of 3026 Pine Street, Unadilla, died Sunday, July 27, 2014, at his residence. Born in Dooly County, he was the son of the late Robert Dupree and Roberta Tyner Dupree. Nelson earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Valdosta State College in 1959 and his Master's Degree from Loyola University in New Orleans in 1971. He...

Faye Kimbrough

Faye Kimbrough

Jul 24, 2014

Faye Kimbrough, age 69, of 1655 Highway 41 South, Vienna, died Thursday, July 24, 2014, at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Zeke Everett and Lillian Harpe Everett. She lived in Vienna most of her life and was a member of F.I.S.H. Baptist Church. Survivors include: Daughter: Eve Kimbrough of...

Thomas I. Sangster

Thomas I. Sangster

Jul 18, 2014

Thomas I. (T. I.) Sangster, age 82, of 5215 Tippettville Road, Vienna, died Friday, July 18, 2014. Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Homer and Faustine Britt Sangster and a US Army veteran. While serving in the US Army Corps of Engineers, he attended the University of South Carolina. He later attended Georgia State University, where...

G. W. "Doc" Johnson

G. W. "Doc" Johnson

Jul 8, 2014

G. W. "Doc" Johnson, age 80, of 505 Hudson Road, Vienna, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at his residence. Born in Byromville, he was the son of the late William R. Johnson and Frances Mitchell Johnson. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where he was the Adult Sunday School teacher and served as a Deacon. Doc was...

Joseph Daniel Speight, Iii

Joseph Daniel Speight, Iii

Jun 29, 2014

Joseph Daniel Speight, III, age 30, of 1855 Liberty Church, Pinehurst, died Sunday, June 29, 2014, at his residence. Born in Macon, he was a 2001 graduate of Fullington Academy and a 2006 graduate of Georgia Southern University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Joseph was assistant vice-president of State Bank & Trust and was a...

Carolyn M. Davis

Carolyn M. Davis

Jun 12, 2014

Carolyn M. Davis, age 94, of 9560 Third District Road, Unadilla, died Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Leisure Life in Unadilla. Born in Dooly County, she was the daughter of the late William David Mashburn and Carrie Lila Peavy Mashburn. She was a lifelong member of Harmony Baptist Church and sold AVON for 50 years. Survivors include: Daughter: Avis Martin...

Evelyn P. Garrett

Evelyn P. Garrett

Jun 7, 2014

Evelyn P. Garrett, age 86, of 704 22nd Avenue East, Cordele, died Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Born in Pitts, she was the daughter of the late William and Fannie Lee Phillips. She and her husband operated the Super Test Oil Service Station in Cordele for many years. Survivors include: Husband: Jack Garrett of Cordele...

Irma H. Shugart

Irma H. Shugart

Jun 3, 2014

Irma H. Shugart, of 202 Highway 329 West, Unadilla, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at her residence. Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Albert Lee Hall and Callie Roper Hall. She was a member of Snow United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and loved flowers. Survivors include: Sons: Willie R. Shugart, Jr. (Cheryl)...

Johnnie L. Tarrer, Sr

Johnnie L. Tarrer, Sr

Jun 2, 2014

Johnnie L. Tarrer, Sr. age 92, of Wynfield Park in Albany, died Monday, June 2, 2014, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late Willie Henry Tarrer and Annie Mae Hickox Tarrer. Mr. Tarrer was a farmer, worked at Harris Press & Shear, worked for the City of Lilly and served...

Lesta H. Prater

Lesta H. Prater

May 27, 2014

Lesta H. Prater, age 88, of Perry, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Summerhill Nursing Center in Perry. Born in Muleshoe, Texas, she was the daughter of the late James Hargis and Cora Haley Hargis. She served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II and worked as a clerk for Holiday Inn. She loved her People magazines and...

Ronnie J. Leavens

Ronnie J. Leavens

May 19, 2014

Ronnie J. Leavens, age 58, of 300 Whitfield Road, Elko, died Monday, May 19, 2014, at his residence. Born in Montezuma, he was the son of the late John Leavens and Beatrice Baisden Leavens. Ronnie was the owner/operator of Leavens Properties. He was a hard-working, amazing man full of love, laughter and always lived life to the fullest. He never...

Tanya L. Peavy

Tanya L. Peavy

May 8, 2014

Tanya L. Peavy, age 35, of 727 Mulberry Street, Unadilla, died Thursday, May 8, 2014, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. She was born in Macon, graduated from Houston County High School and was a member of Unadilla United Methodist Church. Tanya was a special person who touched many lives. She was loved by her family and...

Kathy J. Tucker

Kathy J. Tucker

Apr 19, 2014

Kathy Jones Tucker, age 48, of 4505 Sugar Hill Road, Unadilla, died Saturday, April 19, 2014, at her residence. Born in Hawkinsville, she was a 1983 graduate of Hawkinsville High School, a member of County Line Baptist Church and worked as a custodian at Fullington Academy. Survivors include: Daughter: Ashley Sinyard of Unadilla Parents: Russell and Linda Jones of Unadilla...

Gene William Johnson

Gene William Johnson

Apr 14, 2014

Gene W. Johnson, age 57, of 22185 South Oaks Road, Byromville, died Monday, April 14, 2014. Gene was born in Vienna to Gladys A. Johnson and the late Jessie Ray "Bud" Johnson. He was a carpenter. Survivors include: Son: Will Wilkes of Bossier City, LA Mother: Gladys A. Johnson of Byromville Sisters: Dorothy A. Lester (Bill) of Byromville Gwen J....

A. C. Daniels, Jr

A. C. Daniels, Jr

Apr 7, 2014

A. C. Daniels, Jr., age 90, of Vienna, died Monday, April 7, 2014, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. Born in Pinehurst, he was the son of the late Asa Charles Daniels and Willa Davis Daniels. He was a member and Deacon of Vienna First Baptist Church. Mr. Daniels was the past-chairman of the Dooly County Board...

Rev. Rudolph Mckinley

Rev. Rudolph Mckinley

Apr 6, 2014

Reverend Rudolph McKinley, age 90 of Knoxville, Tennessee, left his earthly home in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 6, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Reverend McKinley was a Methodist minister in the Florida Conference. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a graduate of the University of Georgia and the Emory...

Earley Tyner

Earley Tyner

Mar 24, 2014

Earley Tyner, age 62, of 104 South Lake Drive, Perry, died Monday, March 24, 2014, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins. Born in Peach County, he was the son of the late Judson Tyner and Lucille Spradley Tyner and a truck driver. Mr. Tyner was a fun-loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include: Wife: Alice B. Tyner of Perry...

Louise S. Everett

Louise S. Everett

Mar 19, 2014

Louise S. Everett, age 92, of 800 Everett Road, Pinehurst, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Born in Dooly County, she was the daughter of the late Milton Smith and Sally Ophelia Sledge Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dooly County Home Demonstration Club. Mrs. Everett was a member...

Bobby Kidd

Bobby Kidd

Mar 17, 2014

William R. "Bobby" Kidd, Jr., age 81, of 1011 East Union Street, Vienna, died Monday, March 17, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Kidd, known as "Flats" to many people, was born in Vienna to the late William R. Kidd and Blanche Adel McDowell Kidd. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Federal-State Inspection Service...

Ronald Bush

Ronald Bush

Mar 13, 2014

Ronald Bush, age 76, of 429 Beacham Avenue, Unadilla, died Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville. Born in Vienna he was the son of the late Luther Bush and Eunice Buckner Bush. He served in the Air National Guard, retired from Robins AFB and was owner of Bush Satellite Service. Ronald enjoyed gardening and restoring classic...

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