OBITUARIES
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter
Dec 29, 2024
President James Earl Carter, Jr., better known as Jimmy, passed away December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia.
Jimmy served as Georgia's 76th governor from 1971-1975 and was elected as the 39th President of the United States in 1976. An office he would hold for one term from 1977-1981. He is the only president to hail from Georgia and...
Charles David Goff
Dec 26, 2024
Charles David Goff, 79, of Rebecca passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia in Tifton.
Charles was born on July 25, 1945 in Turner County to the late Charlie Wes and Ernie Mae Dupree Goff. He was retired having worked many jobs, but most recently he was employed by Irwin County in the maintenance department....
Henry Thomas "Tommy" Wise
Dec 18, 2024
Henry Thomas “Tommy” Wise, 78, of Chula passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his residence.
Tommy was born on October 2, 1946 in Turner County to the late James Ollie and Nettie Era Lamb Wise. He retired from Proctor and Gamble where he was employed as a technician. After his retirement he worked in construction for Jones Builders. He was...
James O'Neal "Neal" Wynn, III
Nov 23, 2024
James O’Neal “Neal” Wynn, III, 57, of Sycamore passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Neal was born on July 2, 1967 in Albany to James O’Neal “Jimmy”, Jr. and Mary Youngblood Wynn. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Neal loved animals and enjoyed antique shopping. He loved his family and friends, but more than anything, he loved his two...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Story Hardy
Nov 22, 2024
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Story Hardy, 87, of Turner County passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Maple Court in Tifton.
Jackie was born on November 18, 1937 in Ashburn to the late James Livingston and Beulah P. Pitts Story. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Jackie, along with her husband Charles, were the owners of Hardy’s Flowers in Ashburn for...
Roger Robert Peek
Nov 16, 2024
Roger Robert Peek, 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Robert Roscoe Peek and Rosemary Agee.
Roger proudly served his country in the United States Marines, and his love for his country and his family remained central throughout his life. He was an avid motorcyclist and...
Imogene "Jean" Wilson Watson
Nov 15, 2024
Imogene “Jean” (Wilson) Watson, 89, passed peacefully at home on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Jean was born in Ashburn, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Edison and Nancy Culpepper Wilson. She graduated from Sycamore High School. She was a standout student athlete and member of the varsity basketball team. In addition to raising her family, she completed studies at...
2024 Perry Funeral Chapel Memorial Service
Oct 31, 2024
Each year the staff at Perry Funeral Chapel conducts a service to honor those families we have served from November 1 the prior year until October 31 of the current year. We know the holidays are especially tough after the loss of a loved one. We pray that this service provides comfort and a sense of peace to families as...
Louise Smith Cleghorn
Oct 21, 2024
Louise Smith Cleghorn, 89, of Ashburn passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at her residence.
Louise was born on November 15, 1934 in Turner County to the late Julius Edward and Gladys Brown Smith. She was a homemaker. Louise was a faithful member of Rebecca Baptist Church. She was also a Sunday School Teacher and a G. A. leader. She loved...
Pamela Sue Eaton Parks
Oct 18, 2024
Pamela Sue Eaton Parks, 57, of Ashburn passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Pruitt Healthcare in Fitzgerald.
Pamela was born on November 1, 1966 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Harold and Glenda Eaton. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Parks, II of Ashburn; daughter, Elizabeth (Jacob) Parks-Hobbs...
Robert Bonnie Fuller
Oct 18, 2024
Robert Bonnie Fuller, 63, of Fitzgerald passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Dorminey Medical Center.
Robert was born on March 7, 1961 in Camilla to the late James Willis and Catherine Schwartz Fuller. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Robert loved collecting marbles and watching his favorite team, the Atlanta Braves. Robert enjoyed celebrating holidays with his family...
Velma Louise Fortson Martin
Oct 3, 2024
Velma Louise Fortson Martin, 75, of Brinson passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her residence.
Velma was born on January 31, 1949 in Turner County to the late Luther Howard and Mildred Christine Calhoun Fortson. She was a retired store clerk. She was also a member of Westside Baptist Church. Velma loved flower gardening. Her favorite flower was the angel...
James Raymond (J. R.) Nutt
Oct 2, 2024
James Raymond (J. R.) Nutt, 79, of Ashburn passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Atrium Healthcare in Macon.
J. R. was born on May 2, 1945 in Cordele to the late Raymond Lee and Mary Geneva Burnette Nutt. He loved anything outdoors but was very passionate about deer hunting. J. R. would often tell family and friends he was unavailable...
Earline Hayslip Reeves
Sep 22, 2024
Earline Hayslip Reeves, 81, of Buford passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at her residence.
Earline was born on June 22, 1943 in Albany to the late William Earl and Zyrline Lawhorn Hayslip. She was an Executive Administrator having retired from Agco Corporation. Earline attended 12 Stone. She was a professional dancer and was a Prima Ballerina for the New York...
Betty Alberson Day
Sep 21, 2024
Betty Alberson Day, 95, of Rebecca, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Southern Oaks in Tifton.
Betty was born on October 9, 1928 in Turner County to the late Guy Otto and Lucile Fletcher Alberson. She retired from AT&T. Betty enjoyed seeing new places, having visited all 50 U.S. states as well as traveling abroad to Europe. She also enjoyed...
Christopher Lee Wood
Sep 12, 2024
Christopher Lee Wood, 58, of Sycamore passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his residence.
Christopher was born on December 30, 1965 in Turner County to the late Ernest Lee Wood and Betty Elizabeth Wiggins Moore. He was a mechanic and worked at Bud’s Tire Service until his retirement. Christopher loved his dogs and collected arrowheads. He loved NASCAR and was...
William Bernis Daley
Aug 11, 2024
William Bernis Daley, 74, of Sycamore passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Tift Regional Hospital.
William was born on December 2, 1949 in New York to the late Jack and Clara Daley. He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation where he worked as a Flagman. William was also a retired minister. He was also a member of Inaha Baptist...
Jerry Gordon Kendrick
Jul 24, 2024
Jerry Gordon Kendrick, 72, of Sycamore passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon.
Jerry was born on November 11, 1951 in Ashburn to the late Rev. Chester Dixon and Bertie Lee Cleghorn Kendrick. He was a farmer and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Jerry had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed...
Keefe Allen Biggers
Jul 13, 2024
Keefe Allen Biggers, 68, of Fitzgerald passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta with his wife and two daughters by his side. .
Keefe was born on December 24, 1955 in Tifton to the late Hoyt Sr. and Lottie Sara Biggers. He retired from Delphi in Fitzgerald, GA after 34 years. Keefe loved the outdoors,...
Chadwell Philip "Chad" Beard
Jul 6, 2024
Chadwell Philip “Chad” Beard, 63, of Ashburn passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Legacy Village in Tifton.
Chad was born on October 16, 1960 in Tifton to the late Charles Sharon, Sr. and Willene Culpepper Beard. He worked for the Georgia Department of Agriculture as a food inspector. Chad enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He graduated...
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