Obituaries

Feb 11, 2025

Ruth D. Rodriguez, age 90, of 575 Cypress Avenue, Pinehurst, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at The Oaks Nursing Home in Marshallville.

Born in Pinehurst, she was the daughter of the late Gordie Dupree and Irene Davis Dupree.  She was a faithful member of Pinehurst Global Methodist Church.  Ruth lived a full and devoted life as a...

Feb 10, 2025

Willa Lou Beach, age 94, of 1344 Dixon Road, Vienna, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at Cordele Health & Rehab in Cordele.

Born in Sylvester, she was the daughter of the late John William Deese and Florence Lucille Stanford Deese.  She worked as a peanut inspector and in the deli at Wal Mart.  Mrs. Beach was a...

Jan 26, 2025

Steven Russell Clements, Sr., age 63, of 249 Campers Haven Road, Vienna, died Sunday, January 26, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late Kenneth Clements Sr. and Ethel Roberta Logan Clements.  Steven had worked at Coney Irrigation, Miller Brothers Irrigation and most recently at Con Art.  Steven had also worked...

Jan 23, 2025

Helen A. Killcrease, age 45, of 134 Drayton Lane, Vienna, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her residence.

Helen was born in Mobile, Alabama and had worked as a store clerk.  She was a dedicated mother to her daughters and was the "fun loving aunt" to her nieces and nephews.  Her father, Charles Killcrease, preceded her in...

Jan 22, 2025

Jose Vasquez-Martinez, age 73, of 415 Third Street Extension, Lot C, Vienna, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical in Americus.

Mr. Martinez will be conveyed to Del Pueblo Funeral Home, 8222 Antoine Drive, Houston, Texas. You may reach Del Pueblo Funeral Home at 972-571-1540.

Funeral and burial will take place later in Mexico....

Jan 22, 2025

Robert C. "Bobby" Harman, II, age 79, of 959 West Railroad Street, Unadilla, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Reidsville, he was the son of the late James Rasco Harman and Carrie Jane Blocker Harman.  Bobby served proudly in the United States Air Force for 4 years and 20 years in the reserves. ...

Jan 21, 2025

Kevin Lee Gulley, age 52, of 744 Borum Street, Unadilla, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his residence.

Kevin was born in Lockport, Illinois.  He moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he met William Whippie, his spouse of 27 years.  He and William lived in Illinois and Indiana before moving to Unadilla where they planned to grow old...

Jan 11, 2025

Charles G. "Charlie" Gregory, age 85, of 208 East Union Street, Vienna, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Hardy Gregory, Sr. and Mary Wood Gaither Gregory.  Charlie graduated from Vienna High School in 1957 and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Forestry and...

Jan 10, 2025

Victoria Etheridge, age 40, of 2765 Rozier-Goolsby Road, Eastman, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at her residence.

Victoria was born in Macon on April 6, 1984.  She was an assistant store manager for Goodwill Industries.

Survivors include: Sons: Gage Etheridge of Lizella Ashton Etheridge of Macon

Mother:  Cheryl Godfrey of Marco Island, FL...

Jan 9, 2025

Brenda P. Bennett, age 80, of 105 Zack Court, McDonough, died Thursday, January 9, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Emmett Marshall Peavy and Linnie Andrews Peavy.  She was a retired legal secretary.  Brenda was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Stockbridge.  She loved her family and friends...

Jan 4, 2025

Lee Ashlin Cross, Sr., age 78, of 454 Pine Avenue, Pinehurst, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late J. T. Cross and Mary Jane Ashlin Cross.  Lee retired from McCranie/Lasseter Tractor Company in Unadilla after 54 years of service.  He was a member of Liberty Baptist...

Dec 29, 2024

Brooklyn Grace Sangster, age 6, of 560 Calhoun Road, Vienna, died Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Children's Health Care of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.

Brooklyn was born in Albany on May 24, 2018.  She was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at the age of 6 weeks old.  She was an inspiration to all who knew her,...

Dec 28, 2024

Rev. Dr. Jack Colwell, age 88, of 87 Glenmary Lane West, Richmond Hill, Georgia, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his residence.

Born in Blairsville, he was the son of the late Albert Carlton Colwell, Sr. and Grapelle England Colwell.  Jack spent his career as a pastor in several churches in Georgia and North Carolina in his...

Dec 24, 2024

Benson Smarr "Ben" Wilkes, age 82, of 925 Barber Shop Road, Unadilla, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Atrium Health-Navicent in Macon.

He was born in Hawkinsville on December 19, 1942 to the late W. C. Wilkes and Catherine Smarr Wilkes.  In 1960, he graduated from Hawkinsville High School and extended his education at Middle Georgia College. ...

Dec 15, 2024

Jimmy McDowell, age 59, of 534 Second Street, Unadilla, died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

He was born in Hawkinsville, was a member of Grovania Baptist Church and worked at Borum Service Center in Unadilla.   He was a well-known figure in the local auto parts industry and his knowledge and expertise were...

Dec 10, 2024

Monty Ray Belcher, age 77, of Vienna, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Monty was born in Inverness, Florida to the late Cecil Belcher and Billie Kinser Belcher and was a member of the 1965 graduating class of Pasco County High School.  He served his country with honor in the...

Dec 2, 2024

Nancy C. Shipman, age 82, of New Braunfels, Texas, died December 2, 2024 at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels.

Nancy was born on August 8, 1942 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of James W. Casey and Alice T. Casey and the younger sister of James W. Casey Jr. She graduated from Valdosta State College in...

Dec 1, 2024

Douglas E. Lamberth, age 81, of 1299 Nellieville Road, Vienna, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Born in Byromville, he was the son of the late Curtis Lamberth and Lena Grace Johnson Lamberth.  He was a retired welder and a member of Vienna First Baptist Church.

Survivors include: Wife:  Nancy...

Nov 28, 2024

Laverne B. Ingram, age 86, of 626 Lewis Mill Lake Road, Vienna, died Thursday, November 28, 2024, at her residence.

Born in Cullman, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Jesse James Bagwell and Ora Powell Bagwell.  Laverne was a faithful member of Vienna Methodist Church until her health declined.  She was a homemaker and had...

Oct 23, 2024

Elaine Henderson, age 80, of Vienna, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Crisp Regional Nursing & Rehab in Cordele.

Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Stodghill and Mildred Chambers Stodghill.  She was a retired legal secretary and a member of Northside Missionary Baptist Church in Vienna.  Elaine loved the water and lived...