Obituaries

Apr 29, 2023

Joyce Hogsett Durham, 94, of Calhoun, formerly of Albany and Vienna passed away at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Craddock Durham. Born in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late John Otis and Annie Lee Hogsett. Her brother, Harold Hogsett, also predeceased her....

Apr 27, 2023

Linda S. Ford, age 73, of Byron, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Hospice Savannah in Savannah, Georgia.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Jack Summers and Ruby Nutt Summers.  Linda was a cosmetologist .  One of her favorite things to do was visit the casinos in Biloxi, Mississippi.  More than anything else,...

Apr 26, 2023

Vester L "Ves" Owens, age 69, of 3380 Highway 41 South, Elko, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Macon, he was the son of the late Harold Owens and Wylene Collins Owens.  He worked in maintenance for Southern Harvest.  Ves loved people, had a big heart and would help anybody.  He especially loved...

Apr 23, 2023

Donald D. Pope, age 57, of 138 Hibiscus Circle, Cordele, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence.

Donnie was born in Hawkinsville on July 14, 1965.  He was a Radiology Technician and a member of Penia Baptist Church.  He was also a pilot and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  More than anything else, he loved supporting his...

Apr 19, 2023

Our Nana, Elizabeth Ann Gray Mims, age 85, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.  She passed away peacefully with her family around her at Summerhill Nursing Center in Perry.

Nana was born on the family farm in the Sugar Hill Community of Houston County on September 26, 1937.  She graduated from Unadilla...

Apr 19, 2023

Janet Ann Wanger, age 56, of 906 Rood Street, Albany, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Willson Hospice House in Albany.

She was born in Wauchula, Florida on August 10, 1966 to George and Gloria Edge Royal and worked as a waitress.  She loved life and people and never met a stranger.  One of her favorite things...

Apr 3, 2023

Norma Jean Christmas, age 89, of 317 Garrett Drive, Vienna, died Monday, April 3, 2023, at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Dixon and Bitha Powell Dixon.  She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.  She also kept children in her home and...

Mar 28, 2023

Will A. Hale, III, age 84, of 3450 North Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, NV, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Silver Hills Health Care Center in Las Vegas.

Born in Johnson City, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Will A. Hale, Jr. and Lucy Busbee Hale.  Will earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Emory...

Mar 25, 2023

Billy Joe "B. J." Farmer, age 42, of 402 Green Street, Fort Valley, died Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Jackson, Georgia.

Billy Joe was born in Vienna to Penny Burke and the late Billy Farmer.  He loved motorcycles and ATV's and racing.  He also enjoyed fishing.  Above all, he was a man who loved his family, especially...

Mar 23, 2023

Serveo Flores Lopez, age 80, of 5735 Highway 230 East, Unadilla, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Mexico but lived in the United States for many years.  He had worked on various farms around the area.

He is survived by his son, Jorge Flores of Warner Robins and numerous...

Mar 20, 2023

Ernest Eugene Holder, Jr. age 82, of 688 Lewis Mill Lake Road, Vienna, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Eastman, he was the son of the late Ernest Eugene Holder and Lorene Thompson Holder.  Gene was a 1958 graduate of Dodge County High School where he played baseball and basketball.  He worked as...

Mar 18, 2023

Laura Miller, age 58, of 708 East 25th Avenue, Cordele, died Saturday, March 18, 2023 at her residence.

Born in Palatka, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Lemuel Burkes and Margaret Branam Burkes Parker.  Laura was a homemaker.  She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who loved everyone she came in contact with. ...

Mar 18, 2023

Peggy H. Cape, age 82, of 307 Charles Street, Vienna, died Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her residence, High Cotton Homes in Vienna.

Born in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lee Hudson and Vivian Wright Hudson.  Peggy was a beautician for many years.  She loved fishing and baking but her greatest joy was...

Mar 5, 2023

Mary D. Morgan (Dottie) was born in Montezuma, GA to the late Archibald and Early Barfield. She was a successful entrepreneur, mother of five, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Dottie and Joe were avid antique hunters and spent many happy weekends roaming around the Southeast visiting antique stores and estate sales. She was also a talented furniture refinisher.

Dottie...

Mar 5, 2023

Lance M. Brown, age 50, of 940 Cherry Street, Unadilla, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his residence.

Lance was born in Warner Robins to Marie Sutton Brown and the late Ralph E. Brown.  He had worked at Frito Lay and Kroger and loved animals and music.

He is survived by his mother, Marie Brown...

Mar 2, 2023

Rhonda C. Sanders, age 68, of 718 East 17th Avenue, Cordele, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.

Born in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late J. B. McInvale and Louise Gregory McInvale.  She was a registered nurse and had worked at Dooly Medical Center, Crisp Regional Hospital and Flint River...

Mar 1, 2023

Calvin Altman, age 69, of 3222 Carl Sutton Road, Lizella, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin.

Born in Unadilla, he was the son of the late Roy Altman and Lois Davison Altman.  Calvin was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He was an amazing musician, carpenter and comedian who was a...

Feb 25, 2023

With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the families of Mike and Leanne Speight announce the passing of their fun-loving, outgoing father, grandfather, brother and friends, Michael Clark Speight and the love of his life, Leanne Merritt Speight.

Mike and Leanne were both tragically killed in an automobile accident on the morning of February 25, 2023, traveling together,...

Feb 23, 2023

Roger L. "Goober" Godfrey, age 62, of 5845 Highway 230 East, Unadilla, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late Garland Godfrey and Eva Doc Bush Godfrey.  Goober was a painter and when he wasn't working, he loved fishing and watching his favorite team, the Georgia Bulldogs. ...

Feb 21, 2023

Mary Arflin, age 85, of 4360 Highway 230 East, Unadilla, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at her residence.

Born in Unadilla, she was the daughter of the late Willie Van "Pop" Ransom and Thelma Brannen Ransom.  Mary was a true Christian woman with a servant's heart.  During the many years she was a member of First Baptist...