Obituaries

Oct 24, 2023

Martha A. Bashaw, age 87, of Unadilla, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Perry Hospital in Perry.

Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late George Ernest Irwin and Ruby Shugart Irwin and was a 1953 graduate of Unadilla High School.  After graduation, she moved to Atlanta where she completed a long and successful career...

Oct 20, 2023

Eva Mae Dennard, age 91, of 424 McWhorter Street, Unadilla, died Friday, October 20, 2023, at her residence.

Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late William H. Bodrey and Hettie Wisham Bodrey.  Mrs. Dennard was a hard worker who always kept busy.  For many years, she worked alongside her husband in the family business,...

Oct 12, 2023

Joseph G. "Chip" Dunn, Jr., age 52, of 310 Forrest Avenue, Savannah, died Thursday, October 12, 2023, at his residence.

Chip was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 26, 1970 to Sally Woodward Griffin and the late Joseph G. Dunn.  He was a veteran of the US Army Infantry and an accomplished musician.  After graduating from...

Oct 6, 2023

Joseph Arthur "Jody" Etheridge, age 62, of 1430 Little Creek Road, Pinehurst, died Friday, October 6, 2023, at his residence.

Jody was born in Vienna, graduated from Fullington Academy and worked as the parts manager at Lasseter. He enjoyed cooking and was a loving and devoted husband, father and Pa.  Jody was a member of Harmony Baptist...

Sep 26, 2023

Dolores E. Sparrow, age 85, of Ocala, Florida, died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

She was a former personnel manager at Portal in Hawkinsville and was also a past president, vice president, and secretary of the Hawkinsville Business and Professional Women’s Club.  After receiving her Masters Degree from Macon State College in August...

Sep 22, 2023

Andrew R. Colter, age 66, of 850 Lewis Mill Lake Road, Vienna, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Dublin, he was the son of the late Jarrell J. Colter, Sr.  and Frances Ann Chambliss Colter. He grew up in Rentz and was a graduate of West Laurens High School and the University of...

Sep 12, 2023

James Randall Tharpe, age 74, of 882 East Railroad Street, Unadilla, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late Erastus Tharpe and Pauline Ratterree Tharpe.  He served his country with honor in the United States Marine Corps and was a retired carpenter.  James loved his family, especially...

Sep 8, 2023

Freida W. Frederick, age 83, of 691 Bobcat Trail, Nicholls, Georgia, died Friday, September 8, 2023, at her residence.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Folds Wright and Agnes Irving Wright.  She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Hurdle.

Survivors include: Daughters: Debra Hurdle of...

Sep 3, 2023

James T. "Hoss" Johnson, age 81, of 421 Pinecrest Drive, Vienna, died Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Summerhill Nursing Home in Perry.

Born in Montezuma, he was the son of the late James "Pint" Johnson and Lillian Wilkes Johnson.  He was a farmer and drove a truck for B & P Fertilizer in Byromville.  Hoss was a...

Aug 29, 2023

Lonny L. Parker, age 60, of 611 West Railroad Street, Unadilla, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his residence.

Lonny was born in Palatka, Florida to the late Lemuel Burkes and Margaret Branam Burkes.  He had worked as a tree surgeon and also owned his own pressure washing business.  In addition to his parents, he was  preceded...

Aug 25, 2023

Virgilene L. Saunders, age 78, of 744 Fitzpatrick Place, Vienna, died Friday, August 25, 2023, at her residence.

Born in Lakeview, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Ira Larry Moore and Nina Meeker Moore.  She was a homemaker but had also worked at a mental health facility and as a cashier at several gas stations. ...

Aug 23, 2023

Faye P. DeLoach, age 82, of 350 Whittle Lane, Dexter, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her residence.

Born in Hawkinsville, she was the daughter of the late Emmett Marshall Peavy and Linnie Andrews Peavy.  She was a graduate of Crandall Business College in Macon and retired from FSA.  Faye was a longtime faithful member of Harmony...

Aug 2, 2023

LaFaye K. Hatcher, age 59, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late James E. Kinard and Laverne Brown Kinard Webb.   LaFaye was self-employed in property management and was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church.  She was a loving and caring person who...

Jul 21, 2023

R. W. McWhorter, age 91, of  Unadilla, died Friday, July 21, 2023, at The Church Home in Fort Valley.

Born in Unadilla, he was the son of the late Willie Joe McWhorter and Eunice Adams McWhorter.  He was a United States Air Force veteran and retired from Robins Air Force Base.  R. W. was a faithful member...

Jul 18, 2023

Donnie M. Rigdon, age 72, of 118 Everidge Road, Pinehurst, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Unadilla.

Born in Alma, he was the son of the late Lawton Algerie "Jody" Rigdon and LaRue Mims Rigdon and a 1968 graduate of Bacon County High School.  He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was...

Jul 6, 2023

Kaden Thomas Kinna, the 4 month old son of Scott and Ashley Kinna of 81 Sparrow Road, Unadilla, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, at his residence.

Survivors: Parents:  Scott and Ashley Kinna of Unadilla

Brothers: Brayden Kinna of Unadilla Landon Kinna of Unadilla

Sister:  Aubrie Kinna of Unadilla

Maternal Grandmother:  Jennifer...

Jul 4, 2023

Audley James "AJ" Jarvis, was born in Nankin, Brooks County, Georgia, on January 11, 1935. He died July 4, 2023, prepared through faith to be with Jesus. He was an active member of Vienna United Methodist Church. He spent his young years helping out on his family’s farm. He would speak of his years there as involving intense labor....

Jul 3, 2023

Charles Hobby Stripling, age 90, of 401 East Woodward Street, Vienna, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home with his beloved wife, Ann by his side.

Hobby was born on August 30, 1932 to the late Jodie Lee Stripling and Maggie Thelma Hobby Stripling in Turner County.  After graduating from Cordele High School...

Jun 23, 2023

V. L. Daniels, Jr., age 73, of 217 Pine Avenue, Pinehurst, died Friday, June 23, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Montezuma, he was the son of the late V. L. Daniels and Nell Davis Daniels.  He and his wife, the late Charlene Floyd Daniels owned a knife and collectibles shop at Smiley's Flea Market for several...

Jun 6, 2023

Ronald A. Reed, age 74, of 14245 Highway 41 North, Pinehurst, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Montezuma, he was the son of the late Anderson Reed and Mary Langston Reed.  Ronald loved his Lord and his family.  He was a member of Pinehurst Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for...