OBITUARIES
Bonnie Faye Ireland McCaffery
Jun 12, 2024
Bonnie Faye Ireland McCaffery, 96, of Thomasville passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Archbold Medical Center.
Bonnie was born on November 27, 1927 in Valdosta to the late Herbert Greenberry and Eva Lea Benford Ireland. She was a member of Dawson Street Methodist Church in Thomasville. Bonnie spent her career working in civil services, primarily at military bases in California...
James Warren "Jimmy" Ponder
Jun 11, 2024
James Warren “Jimmy” Ponder, Jr., 78, of Ashburn passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ashburn.
Jimmy was born on August 20, 1945 in TIfton to the late James W. Sr. and Lucille Cravey Ponder. He was a member of the Ashburn First United Methodist Church where he taught a 3rd grade Sunday School class. Jimmy was a...
Gail Nicholson
Jun 10, 2024
Linda Gail Wilson Nicholson, 74, of Ashburn passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Legacy Village in Tifton.
Gail was born on November 18, 1949 in Turner County to the late A. K. and Mary Swain Wilson. She was a member of the Ashburn First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the adult choir. She also retired from...
Ronnah Bell McCard
May 30, 2024
Ronnah Bell McCard passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at her residence.
Ronnah was born in Tifton to the late Thomas B. and Jeanelle Dukes Bell. She retired from the Seed Lab in Tifton.
She is survived by her brother, Michael Bell of Ashburn and her sister, Janet Gray of Ashburn.
At Ronnah’s request, no services will be held.
Sherry Dawn Whiddon
May 26, 2024
Sherry Dawn Whiddon, 67, of Ashburn passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024 at her home on Whiddon Road surrounded by her family.
Sherry was born in Remerton on June 16, 1956 to the late Paul and Jeannette Townsend Wofford. She lived in Ashburn with her family for the last 46 years. Sherry was of Christian faith and active in Harmony...
Donna Jane Murray
May 19, 2024
Donna Jane Murray, 77, of Ashburn passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Pruitt Healthcare in Sylvester.
Donna was born on August 4, 1947 in Pavo to the late R. J. and Jane Darby Murray. She was of the Baptist Faith and always active in her church. She was a successful business owner as well as being the original developer at...
Charlotte Ann Nix Black
May 19, 2024
Charlotte Ann Nix Black, 77, of Sycamore passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Atrium Healthcare in Macon.Charlotte was born on November 2, 1946 in Turner County to the late Evelyn Wright. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church. Charlotte also worked at Carter’s Fried Chicken and Keith-A-Que for many years. She loved the Atlanta Braves. Charlotte also had...
Jimmie Cleo Avery Holley
May 13, 2024
Jimmie Cleo Avery Holley, 96, of Ashburn passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ashburn.
Jimmie was born on September 7, 1927 in Irwin County to the late Van Buren and Laura Kate Walls Avery. She was a retired seamstress and store clerk. Jimmie was also a member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Marie Wynn Hudgins
May 12, 2024
Marie Wynn Hudgins, 80, of Sycamore passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton.
Marie was born in Tifton, GA on October 24, 1943 to the late James O’Neal, Sr. and PearLee Wynn. She was of baptist faith and an avid member of Bethel Baptist Church. Marie worked as the clerk for the City of Ashburn...
Linda Faye McDonell
May 9, 2024
Linda Faye McDonell, 82, of Olympia, Washington passed away Monday, April 1, 2024.Linda was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ulla Mae McDonald Brooks.A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 10, 2024 at Perry Funeral Chapel in Ashburn, GA.
Henry Allen Murray
May 8, 2024
Henry Allen Murray, 77, of Ashburn passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Perry.
Allen was born on June 22, 1946 in Pavo to the late Robert Jarrell and Janie Darby Murray. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church and retired from the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany. He also served his country with honor...
Thomas Francis Brian
May 7, 2024
Thomas Francis Brian, 82, of Ashburn and Michigan passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Thomas was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 13, 1942 to the late Francis and Grace Dalton Brian. He retired from Sears as a salesman. He was also the owner of T. F. Brian Hand-De-Man. Thomas enjoyed traveling and camping with his wife. He loved life and...
Vivian "Bitsy" King
May 1, 2024
Vivian “Bitsy” King, 87, of Rebecca passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Crisp Regional Hospital.
Bitsy was born on December 18, 1936 in Tifton to the late William and Loyce Snow Bryan. She was a member of the Rebecca United Methodist Church. She was also the Office Manager for Dr. Christopher White, DDS for many years. Bitsy loved the beach...
Virginia Baker Raines
Apr 20, 2024
Virginia Baker Raines, 101, of Ashburn passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her residence.
Virginia was born in Haralson County, Georgia on December 29, 1922 to the late Offie Franklin and Myrtie Lee Whisenhunt Baker. She, along with her husband George, were the owners of The New Yorker in Ashburn for many years. Virginia loved working in her yard and...
Joanne Frances Perry Shivers
Apr 14, 2024
Joanne Frances Perry Shivers, 86, of Ashburn passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at her residence.
Joanne, affectionately known as Mena, was born in Turner County on October 26, 1937 to the late Lewis W. and Mae Stewart Perry. She retired from Colony Bank having worked as a teller and was a member of the Ashburn First United Methodist Church. Joanne...
Doyle Felder Lamb
Apr 12, 2024
Doyle Felder Lamb, 80, of Ashburn, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at his residence.
Doyle was born on December 21, 1943 in Turner County to the late Felder and Ina Mae Phagan Lamb. Doyle was a long-time member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rebecca where he served as past song leader. He farmed for most of his life which...
Brenda Sue Pate Faircloth
Apr 7, 2024
Brenda Sue Pate Faircloth, 71, of Ashburn passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her residence.
Brenda Sue was born on January 27, 1953 in Tifton, Georgia to George J. and Cora Lee Roberts Pate. Brenda Sue was a long-time member of Harmony Baptist Church and played the piano and organ at Harmony Baptist Church for many years. She retired from...
Leffie Wynette "Tommie" Odom Smith
Apr 4, 2024
Leffie Wynette “Tommie” Odom Smith, 99, of Arabi passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Pruitt Healthcare in Toomsboro, GA.
Wynette was born on August 22, 1924 in Crisp County, Georgia to the late James H. and Leffie Eugene Maddox Odom. She was a homemaker for many years. Wynette loved to cook and showed her love by feeding people. She learned...
James W. “Jim” Hawkins
Apr 4, 2024
Mr. James W. Hawkins (“Jim”), age 87, passed away on the morning of December 27, 2023 after a long battle with multiple health concerns. He is survived by his children Anissa, Jamie, and Marcey, six grandchildren and great-grandson.
A private family burial is planned. A church service will be held for all family and friends at 9am on Saturday, April 6,...
Russell Marvin Evans
Mar 20, 2024
Russell Marvin Evans of Indian Head Park, Illinois died on March 20, 2024 at the age of 90.
He was born in Rebecca on September 28, 1933, the seventh son and two daughters of the late William Marvin and the late Ruby Little Evans. Mr. Evans graduated from Sycamore High School in 1952, and earned a BA degree in Business Education...
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