Obituaries

Dec 7, 2025

Jimmy Lee Brown, age 72, of 386 Vinson Road, Fort Valley, died Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Fort Valley Health & Rehab in Fort Valley.

Born in Warner Robins, Jimmy was the son of the late Euell Brown and Lois Plunkett Brown.  He had worked as a butcher for Giant Foods and was also in the construction business.  In his spare...

Nov 29, 2025

Johnny R. Moore, age 73, of 11750 Highway 230 West, Unadilla, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his residence.

Johnny was born in Montezuma on January 25, 1952, to James Marvin Moore and Marjorie Hambrick Moore.  He was a 1970 graduate of Unadilla High School.  He was a farmer until 1986, at which...

Nov 23, 2025

Constance Marilyn Harpe, age 84, of 780 Old National Highway, Pinehurst, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Brooklet, Georgia.

Connie was born on August 13, 1941, in Fayetteville, Georgia to the late Loy Harris and Sarah Glyn Carter Harris and lived a life characterized by devotion, strength, and unconditional love. 

Connie was the most wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...

Nov 20, 2025

Michael L. "Mickey" Godfrey, age 69, of 1888 Busby Road, Unadilla, died Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Emory Hospital in Perry.

Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late Garland Godfrey and Eva Doc Bush Godfrey.  Mickey was self-employed as a painter. He was preceded in death by his son, Micah Godfrey.

Survivors include:Son:  Zack Godfrey of Vienna

Brother:  Wayne Godfrey...

Nov 15, 2025

Jackie L. "Jack" Shugart, age 80, of 837 Oak Ridge Drive, Perry, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon.

Jack was born in Unadilla to the late R. C. Shugart and Inez Turner Shugart.  After graduating from Unadilla High School, he served his country with honor in the United States Air Force and was a veteran of...

Nov 15, 2025

Capt. George Marion “ Pete” Fowler, Retired USNR, age 90, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Pete was born in Unadilla to Carolyn Clewis Barron. Pete graduated from Unadilla High School. Upon receiving his BA Degree from Georgia Middle College, he began an extensive career in the United States Navy,...

Nov 14, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Ann Johnson Barron of Hawkinsville, passed away on November 14, 2025 at the age of 81, she was born June 16,1944.

Mrs. Ruby was a native of Pulaski County and was a member of the Baptist Faith. She was a retired banker having worked for the Bank of Georgia in Atlanta, Ga. She loved cooking and spending time with...

Nov 3, 2025

Tina S. Bartlett, age 64, of Unadilla, died Monday, November 3, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Mobile, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late James Howard Shepherd and Doris Ward Shepherd. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 34 years Dennis Bartlett. Tina was a homemaker most of her life and greatly enjoyed the years...

Nov 1, 2025

Judy Laye West, age 78, of Byromville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025.

Affectionately known as “Muddy,” Judy was a woman whose heart overflowed with love, laughter, and generosity. She was happiest in her kitchen—cooking, catering, and sharing meals that brought family and friends together. Her love for cooking grew into a successful business, Occasions with Flavor, through which...

Oct 28, 2025

Our precious angel baby, Caroline Elaine Rozar, beloved daughter of Ali and Rob Rozar, was born into the arms of Jesus on October 28, 2025. Her tiny footprints have left an everlasting mark on our hearts.

Caroline Elaine Rozar leaves behind her twin sister Ellie Anne, who will carry her sister’s memory with her always.

She is deeply loved and remembered by...

Oct 28, 2025

Geraldine "Jerry" Ellis Morris, age 91, of Vienna, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Summerhill Nursing Center in Perry.

Born on December 7, 1933 in Vienna, she was the daughter of the late George Marvin Ellis and Irene Taylor Ellis.  Jerry was a school teacher for over 40 years and served 37 of those years as a first...

Oct 21, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Aziel DeJesus Castillo, who graced this world for only a brief moment. Aziel was born on October 21, 2025, in Macon, Georgia, a beautiful little star shining brightly for his family before returning to the heavens later that same day at Piedmont Hospital in Macon.

Although his time with...

Oct 17, 2025

Illustrious Brother Ted C. Collins, 33°

Past Grand Master of Masons in Georgia Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Georgia, Scottish Rite (SJ)

Illustrious Brother Ted Carlton Collins, 33°, of Unadilla, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 17, 2025, at the age of 75.

Born on May 29, 1950, to Wendell and Christine Collins, Ted grew up in Unadilla, where faith, family, and...

Oct 10, 2025

Roy E. Hamsley, age 80, of 4984 Pinehurst-Hawkinsville Highway, Unadilla, died Friday, October 10, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Unadilla, he was the son of the late Melvin Hamsley and Alice Glenn Hamsley.  Roy was a self-employed logger and could fix or build just about anything.  More than anything else, he loved his family.

Survivors include:Wife:  Pam Hamsley of Unadilla

Son:  Jason...

Oct 5, 2025

Kenny Borum, age 47, of 316 Ransom Road, Unadilla, died Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Kenny was born March 14, 1978, in Macon to Sara Bodrey Borum and the late Jimmy Borum.  He spent most of his adult life working at, and later operating, Borum's Service Center in Unadilla with his parents.  The business later became Contender Auto...

Sep 22, 2025

Charles G. Speight, age 103, of 220 Azalea Drive, Unadilla, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon.

Born April 2, 1922, to the late Amory and Ruth Philpot Speight, Charles was a lifelong resident of Unadilla whose life embodied devotion — to his family, his community, his country and his Lord. After graduating...

Sep 19, 2025

Patricia Offenberg Everidge Rigdon, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 19, 2025.  Patricia was a true Southern lady known for her grace, strength, and unwavering love for her family and faith.

A lifelong resident of Dooly County, Patricia was born to Arthur and Helen Barron Offenberg. She graduated from Unadilla High School and...

Sep 16, 2025

George Lucas "Chip" Griffin, III, age 70, of 255 Pine Avenue, Pinehurst, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Pinehurst, he was the son of the late George Lucas Griffin, Jr. and Alice Cheek Griffin.  Chip retired from Hayes Chrysler where he served as parts manager.  He loved music, hang gliding an cars.  His...

Sep 9, 2025

Jean M. Cross, age 82, of 490 Tharpe Road, Unadilla, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Pruitt Health in Warner Robins.

Born in Perry, she graduated from Perry High School and was married to the love of her life, Carl E. Cross for 60 years.  They were blessed with four children.  Her life was devoted to her...

Sep 8, 2025

Bobby Lamb, age 77, of 2195 River Road, Vienna, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends.

Born on January 29, 1948, Bobby was the son of the late Elmer and Ruth Milford Lamb of Drayton.  He graduated from Vienna High School and Georgia Southwestern College.  He retired from the...