OBITUARIES
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...
Johnnie Mae Davis Brantley
May 22, 2026
Johnnie Mae Davis Brantley, 72, of Ashburn passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 at Pruitt Healthcare of Ashburn.
Johnnie was born on February 7, 1954 in Cordele to Mr. and Mrs. Davis. She was a retired seamstress and also worked as a waitress. Johnnie enjoyed spending time with her friends, neighbors and most of all, her family. She especially loved her...
John David Nipper
May 13, 2026
John David Nipper, 60, of Arabi passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his residence after a short illness.
John was born on November 13, 1965 in LaGrange to Johnny C. Nipper and the late Sarah Nelson Nipper. He was a self-employed truck driver and most recently worked for Southern Ag. John loved to hunt and fish. John enjoyed spending time...
John Thomas Sanders, Jr.
May 10, 2026
John T. Sanders, Jr. (just “Jr.” to those that knew him), 91 of Rebecca passed away May 10, 2026 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ashburn.
Jr. was born in Crisp County on January 27, 1935 to the late John T. Sanders, Sr. and Jessie Lee Sanders. He was a retired truck driver. Even when his mind started to fail him these past...
William Gregory "Greg" Brown
May 9, 2026
William Gregory (Greg) Brown of Ashburn passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday night, May 9, 2026.
Greg was born at Turner County Hospital on October 1, 1956, to Eddie Carl and Arlene Jones Brown of Ashburn. He grew up in the Dakota community on the family farm. Greg began his education at Mrs. Perry’s kindergarten in...
Lance Maddox Harper
May 4, 2026
Lance Maddox Harper, 16, of Warwick passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at his residence after a long battle with Hunter’s Syndrome.
Lance was born in Tifton on February 23, 2010. Lance was full of life and enjoyed rock and roll music. He also loved football and Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. He had the biggest smile and could brighten any room he walked...
Wesley Warren "Wes" Kelley
Apr 29, 2026
Wesley Warren “Wes” Kelley, 46, of Ashburn passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Wes was born in Tifton to the late James Medford Kelley and Sandra Lee Pate Kelley. He was an electrician with IBEW Local 1531. Wes was very hardworking. In his spare time he could be found helping neighbors and friends with odd jobs. He was also a self-taught...
Martha June Godwin Myers
Apr 26, 2026
Martha June Godwin Myers, 74, of Sycamore passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel.
June was born on March 14, 1952 in Tifton to the late Roy W. and Peggy Rutland Godwin. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a homemaker. June was faithful to her family and made sure they were always...
Bonnie Lee Reinhardt
Apr 12, 2026
Bonnie Lee Reinhardt, 72, of Ashburn passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Georgia.
Born April 16, 1953 in Ashburn, GA to the late Watson and Mildred Reinhardt, Bonnie lived with a generous heart and a servant’s spirit. She loved others well, reflecting the kindness and compassion she believed in so strongly. She was truly one...
Bobby Jack Wiggins
Apr 11, 2026
Bobby Jack Wiggins, 82, of Ashburn passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his residence.
Bobby was born in Turner County on February 17, 1944 to the late J. T. and Annie Mae Watson Wiggins. He was a retired Plant Supervisor for Golden Peanut. Bobby was an avid gun collector. He also loved to fellowship with his friends at local businesses...
Hilda Rose Walker
Apr 7, 2026
Hilda Rose Walker, 89, of Thomas County passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Presbyterian Home in Quitman.
Hilda was born on February 21,1937 in Ashburn to the late Charles Almer and Louise McNair Rose. She was a florist having worked for many flower shops, but most recently Sunshine Cottage in Thomasville. She was a faithful member of First Methodist Church...
Lelia S. Harrell
Apr 1, 2026
Lelia Rosalie (Smith) Harrell of Sycamore, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Sylvester, Georgia. Lelia was born on August 1, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Havis Smith and Mary Doris Kaiser, and lived her young years in Baltimore, Maryland under the watchful eye of Mother Bauso.
Lelia relocated to Sycamore,...
Vickie Karen Lamb Carter
Mar 17, 2026
Vickie Karen Lamb Carter, 70, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.
Vickie was born on July 19, 1955 in Ashburn to the late John Wesley, Sr. and Irene Williams Lamb. She was a homemaker. Vickie had a tender heart for animals and loved nurturing them.
She is survived by her brother, Jerry Neil (Virginia) Lamb, Sr. of Arabi;...
Herbert Wayne Hobby
Mar 5, 2026
Herbert Wayne Hobby—known to most as Wayne, but to those who loved him most as “Big Daddy”—decided he’d finally taught his last mechanics lesson and shared his last joke on March 5, 2026. He passed away peacefully at his home in Ashburn, Georgia, surrounded by the family he loved unconditionally and, likely, wondering if anyone had checked the oil in...
Ronnie Clyde Dowdy
Mar 4, 2026
Ronnie Clyde Dowdy, 78, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 78 in Sycamore. Born on October 1, 1947, in Rebecca, Ronnie lived a life filled with purpose, dedication, and love for those around him.
A maintenance electrician at Harris Press, Ronnie was known for his remarkable ability to tinker and fix things, always ready to lend a...
Bryant Erastus "Ras" Smith, III
Feb 22, 2026
Bryant Erastus "Ras" Smith, III, a cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at his residence. Born November 29, 1944, in Tifton to the late Bryant Erastus, II and Valeria Cravey Smith, he lived a life that embodied hard work, dedication, and a deep sense of duty.
Ras enjoyed his work as a farmer, cultivating not...
Marie Scarborough Coffey
Feb 19, 2026
Marie Scarborough Coffey, born on November 3, 1940 to the late Greenberry Wade and Mary Neva Turner Scarborough, in Dooly County, Georgia, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Ashburn, Georgia. She lived a life marked by dedication, love for her family, and a spirit filled with joy and creativity.
Marie enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Peanut Seed Inspector for...
Belva Rae Kennedy
Feb 11, 2026
Belva Rae Kennedy, 89, of Ashburn, Georgia passed away on February 11, 2026, after a short illness.
The daughter of the late John and Leota Weese Blatt, she was born in Peck, Michigan. Belva graduated Valedictorian from Peck High School in 1954. After high school she continued her studies at secretarial school in Port Huron, Michigan. She married Rex Kennedy in...
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