OBITUARIES
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...
Connie D. Taft
Mar 18, 2024
Connie Delores Rackley Taft, 67, of Sycamore passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ashburn.
Connie was born in Savannah on June 24, 1956 to the late Willie Rackley and Betty Lee Whitaker. She was a retired seamstress and a Christian.
She is survived by her husband, Herbert Taft of Sycamore; daughter, Angela Hope Taft of Baltimore, Maryland; son,...
Marie Tucker Apperson
Mar 17, 2024
Marie Tucker Apperson, 64, of Sycamore passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Marie was born in Tift County on June 14, 1959 to the late Eugene Tucker and Hazel Bryant Henning. She was a member of Christian Union Church of God in Ashburn. Marie was an avid homemaker for many years and...
Evelyn Gordy McCard
Mar 8, 2024
Evelyn Gordy McCard, 95, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Albany, Georgia, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at North Campus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Leesburg, Florida.
Evelyn was born on October 8, 1928 in Louisville, Georgia to the late Robert and Ebbie Ganus Gordy. She was co-owner of a jewelry store with her husband, Hugh Jack McCard for many years....
Clifford Evan Free
Feb 23, 2024
Clifford Evan Free, 82, of Ashburn passed away early Friday morning, February 23, 2024.
Clifford was born on May 30, 1941 in Mitchell County to the late Clyde Thomas and Janie Dennis Free. He was self-employed for 47 years as the owner and operator of Ashburn Tire Service. He also served his country proudly in the National Guard for many years....
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