Obituaries

Dec 18, 2023

Doris B. Johnson, age 90, of Unadilla, died Monday, December 18, 2023, at Pinewood Manor Nursing Center in Hawkinsville.

Born in Cochran, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester Beck and Alma Smith Beck.  She was a homemaker, had worked at Fullington Academy in the lunchroom and retired from the All State Truck Stop.  Doris was...

Dec 12, 2023

Benny C. Taylor, age 75, of 2801 Elko Road, Elko, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.

Born in Alma, he was the son of the late Elisha Staton Taylor and Clevon Tanner Taylor.  Benny retired from ABS Farms.  He enjoyed rabbit hunting and barrel racing and was a huge Georgia Bulldogs fan. ...

Nov 28, 2023

John Hunter, age 79, of 12875 Highway 230 West, Unadilla, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Lewis Hunter and Gertrude Gattie Hunter.  He served his country with honor in the United States Army then worked for AT&T and later retired from Robins Air...

Nov 25, 2023

William Wilmoth, age 76, of 86 Skyway Drive, Warner Robins died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Rock Springs, North Carolina to the late Ila Gordon Wilmoth and Helen Loman Wilmoth.  He graduated form Savannah High School in 1966 and began working at the Savannah Police Department.  His career in law enforcement...

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...