OBITUARIES
Lisa K. Sides
Aug 24, 2026
Lisa Kay Sides was born September 19, 1961. Charles Eugene Sides Jr and Cora Ruth Tuck Sides adopted her. Lisa was the apple of their eye. Although she was born with developmental issues, she thrived growing up with the love and caring her parents provided. Even though she could not always communicate clearly, she learned to read. When visiting her...
CW4 (Retired) John B. West, Jr.
Aug 18, 2026
The following obituary is posted as a courtesy to Higgins Funeral Home at Hunter Allen Myhand:
CW4 (Retired) John B. West, Jr., 79 of LaGrange, GA passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Wellstar West Georgia Hospice.
Mr. West was born November 14, 1946 in Tifton, GA, son of the late John Bolden West, Sr. and Imogene Barker West. Mr. West served...
Nellie Faye Minshew Odom
Aug 16, 2026
The following obituary is posted as a courtesy to Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, Georgia:
Nellie Faye Minshew Odom, 95, of Turner County, Georgia, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Legacy Village in Tifton, Georgia.Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Thursday, August 20, 2026, at The Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with her nephews, Alan Odom and Greg Vickers...
Ruth Ellen Duckworth Evans
Aug 14, 2026
Ruth Ellen Duckworth Evans, 86, of Ashburn passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Ruth was born on December 11, 1939 to the late James and Ilah Duckworth in Hayesville, North Carolina.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and woman of faith who cherished her girls, Tommie Ruth and Trish, and her beloved husband, Tommy, above...
Virginia Bradford Williams
Aug 14, 2026
Virginia Bradford Williams, 92, of Sycamore passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 at The Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia in TIfton.
Virginia was born on July 17, 1934 in Fitzgerald to the late Leon and Vera Bradford. She was a Peanut Inspector having worked at Golden Peanut for over 45 years. She was also a Primitive Baptist by faith. Virginia was...
Brenda Colston Fortson
Aug 9, 2026
Brenda Colston Fortson, 75, of Ashburn passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ashburn.
Brenda was born on October 1, 1950 in Rome, Georgia to the late Howard and Stella Brewer Colston. Brenda was a secretary having worked for Golden Peanut for many years before retiring. She was a faithful member of Morningside Baptist Church and loved attending...
Jeanette F. Merritt
Aug 6, 2026
The following obituary is posted as a courtesy to the Merritt Family:
Jeanette F. Merritt, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 77. Jeanette was born on September 6, 1948, in Ashburn, GA, to the late Roger and Magaline Forston.
In 2003, Jeanette married Jerry Merritt, and they spent 23 wonderful years...
Emily Berry Hobbs
Jul 28, 2026
Emily Berry Hobbs, 89, of Ashburn passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ashburn.
Emily was born on August 5, 1936 in Ashburn to the late Leon and Magdalene Boyd Berry. She was a teller having worked at South Georgia Banking Company. She was also a faithful member of Dakota Baptist Church. Emily loved to travel and shop....
Donna Blue Haggerty
Jul 27, 2026
While Perry Funeral Chapel did not handle the arrangements for Mrs. Haggerty this obituary is posted as a courtesy to the Blue Family.
Donna Marie Blue Haggerty, 85, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on July 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of humor, kindness, creativity, athleticism, and service to others.
Born on June 20, 1941, in Cordele, Georgia, Donna was the daughter...
Marcia Diane Wiggins
Jul 21, 2026
Marcia Diane Wiggins of Ashburn, Ga. passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at her son Chad’s residence.
Diane was born on August 8, 1946 in Sumter County, Ga to the late Robert (Bob) & Christine Grimes of Cordele, Ga.
Diane spent her time daily with her dog Little Girl that she loved dearly and watching Gunsmoke.
Diane is survived by her two sons,...
Farrell Hayes Flake
Jul 20, 2026
Farrell Hayes Flake, 100, of Chula passed away peacefully Monday, July 20, 2026 at her residence.
Farrell was born in Worth County on March 16, 1926 to the late John A. and Mae Thompson Hayes. Farrell was a faithful member of the Ashburn First Baptist Church for many years where she chaired the Hostess Committee. She was known as an accomplished...
David Glenn "Muley" Williams, Sr.
Jul 12, 2026
David Glenn “Muley” Williams Sr., age 74, of Ashburn, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, July 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
David was born in Tifton, Ga on December 28, 1951, to Thomas Elzie Williams Sr. and Louise Houston Williams. He grew up in the Coverdale community on the family farm. He attended Turner County Schools where he especially...
Michael Kevin Miller
Jul 8, 2026
Michael “Kevin” Miller, 77, of Sycamore, Georgia, formerly of Lakeland, (Polk County) Florida passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at his residence in Sycamore. Kevin was born on June 1, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to Richard and Betty Meade Miller.
Kevin has been a resident of Turner County for the past seven years. He retired from the Florida Department of Transportation...
Gerald E. Faircloth
Jul 4, 2026
Gerald E. Faircloth, 82, of Port Saint Joe, Florida and At Ease Campground, Bainbridge passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Gerald was born on September 16, 1943 in Turner County to the late Woodrow Wilson and Edna Millie Anderson Faircloth. He retired from Civil Service having worked at Eglin Air Force Base. He also served his country with honor in the...
James Monroe "Jimmy" Wilson
Jun 28, 2026
James Monroe (Jimmy) Wilson passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, at his home in Sycamore. Jimmy was born on February 3, 1933 to the late J.R. and Irene Bell Wilson in Sycamore, GA. He was the last surviving member of his Sycamore High School graduating class. After graduating, he served his country in the United States Army during...
Hazel Rice Summerall
Jun 26, 2026
Hazel Rice Summerall, 92, of Sycamore passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 at Crisp Regional Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Hazel was born on April 6, 1934 in Irwin County to the late Jesse Daniel and Annie Dukes Tucker. She was the City Clerk for Sycamore for many years. Hazel was an avid gardener and bird watcher. She could be found on her...
Richard Joel Ellis
Jun 16, 2026
Richard Joel Ellis, born on June 27, 1943, in Cordele, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy marked by a deep commitment to family and community.
Richard’s early years were distinguished by his spirited athletic pursuits. He excelled in multiple sports throughout high school. He furthered his education at Gordon Military College and West Georgia...
Carl Wesley Payne, Sr.
May 29, 2026
Carl Wesley Payne, Sr., 86, of Ashburn passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at his residence.
Wesley was born on November 6, 1939 in Perry, Florida to the late Rev. Clifford Marion and Amelia Jane Nicks Payne. He was self-employed as the owner and operator of Pest Stop. Wesley’s favorite pastime was fishing. Any time he had the opportunity, you could...
Vickie Ann Henderson
May 26, 2026
Vickie Ann Newsome Henderson, 65, of Ashburn passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at her residence.
Vickie was born in Ashburn on January 11, 1961 to the late Raymond C. and Opal Kennedy Newsome. She worked in retail and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Tifton. Vickie was an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and never missed an...
Martha Jane Freeman Brooks
May 23, 2026
Martha Jane Freeman Brooks, 81, of Ashburn passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Harborview in Tifton.
Martha was born on February 5, 1945 to the late Clifford Freeman and Gladys Allene Freeman Adkins. She was a Certified Medical Assistant having worked for Dr. Edwin Herrera. She was also a member of Rebecca Baptist Church. Martha took decorating classes and proudly...
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