George C. Donnelly
Oct 8, 2021
George C. Donnelly, age 73, of Fitzgerald, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Dorminy Medical Center, Fitzgerald.He was a retired forklift operator for Deep South Corp. Mr. Donnelly was born June 23, 1948, in Edison, New Jersey, to the late Milton and Theresa Dellisanti Donnelly.He was also preceded in death by his sister, Olive Butrica.He is survived by...
Sue M. Croft
Oct 7, 2021
Sue M. Croft, age 59, of Pitts, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, in the Crisp Regional Hospital, Cordele, Georgia.She was an office manager for Dr. Kasuna in Cordele, and was a Baptist by faith. Sue was born July 27, 1962, in Brunswick, Georgia.Her father is Walter Albert Morgan of Woodbine, and her mother is Helen Fay Gooding of Kingsland.She...
Judy C. English
Oct 1, 2021
Judy C. English, age 71, of Rochelle, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at her residence.She was a self-employed care-giver, and a Baptist by faith. Judy was born October 11, 1949, in New Port, Vermont, to the late Warren Chamberlain and Geraldine Sadler Chamberlain.She was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Tina English. She is survived by her grandchildren,...
Hal S. Dickson
Sep 28, 2021
Hal S. Dickson, age 87, of Abbeville, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at his residence.He graduated from Coral Gables High School, Coral Gables, Fla., Stetson University, Deland, Fla., and Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, Ky. He was 28 years old when he became pastor of Abbeville First Baptist Church.He also pastored Sand Grove Baptist Church in Dodge County, and First...
Rhonda Zay Whitehead Henderson
Sep 25, 2021
Rhonda Zay Whitehead Henderson, age 68, of Abbeville, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at her residence.She was a member of the Wilcox County Arts Council, a former employee with the C&S Bank in Atlanta, the First National Bank of Fitzgerald, the Pulaski State Bank in Hawkinsville and the Colony Bank in Rochelle retiring in 2011.She retired from the City...
Talmadge Smith
Sep 22, 2021
Talmadge Smith, age 72, of Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Crisp Regional Hospital, Cordele, Georgia.He was retired from Homestead Mobile Home Mfg., and was a member of Cannonville Baptist Church. Talmadge was born August 20, 1949, in Abbeville, to the late James Monroe Smith and Alice Foye Helms Smith.He is survived by his son, Robert Lee Smith...
Rusty Warren
Sep 11, 2021
Rusty Warren, age 72, of Abbeville, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, in Crisp Regional Hospital, Cordele, Georgia.He was employed with the Public Works Department with the City of Abbeville. Rusty was born December 17, 1948, in Pitts, Georgia, to the late Ralph Warren and Virginia Waters Warren.He is survived by his wife, Vera Warren of Abbeville; his sons, William...
Eddie Rountree
Sep 7, 2021
Eddie Rountree, age 65, of Pitts, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in Crisp Regional Hospital, Cordele, Georgia.He was a retired Lineman for Middle Georgia E.M.C., and a Baptist by faith. Eddie was born September 29, 1955, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Julian Rountree, and is survived by his mother, Doris Rountree of Pitts.He was also preceded in death...
Vicky Rountree Mckinney
Sep 6, 2021
Vicky Rountree McKinney, age 65, of Pitts, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, in Dorminy Medical Center, Fitzgerald, Georgia.She was a self-employed child-care provider and a life-long member of Pitts Baptist Church. Vicky was born August 11, 1956 in Cordele, Georgia, to the late Harold Rountree and Bobbie Ruth Crenshaw Rountree.She is survived by her husband, Bobby McKinney of Pitts;...
Jackie "Gus" Best
Sep 3, 2021
Jackie Howard “Gus” Best, 82, of Henrico, NC passed away on September 3, 2021.Gus was born in Seminole, OK, on February 8, 1939, graduated from Marlow High School and attended Oklahoma Baptist University on an athletic scholarship. Gus served honorably for 26 years in the United States Navy and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. During Gus’s military career,...
Junior Nutt
Sep 1, 2021
Junior Nutt, age 92, of Pitts, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, in Crossview Care Center, Pineview.He was a self-employed farmer, a member and deacon of Christian Home Baptist Church, a member of the Wilcox County Farm Bureau, and an avid coon hunter and fisherman. Junior was born July 26, 1929, in Irwinville, Georgia, to the late Willard Kenneth Nutt...
Roslyn Veal Fisher
Aug 27, 2021
Roslyn Ware Veal Fisher, 86, of Rochelle, Georgia went to be with the Lord onAugust 28, 2021. She was born on February 22, 1935 to parents Eroyce and Dewey Veal of Wilcox County. Rose grew up in Wilcox County, was baptized at age seven in Cedar Creek and became a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. After graduating from Rochelle...
Lewis R. "Ronnie" Willcox
Aug 26, 2021
Lewis R. “Ronnie” Willcox, age 73, of Abbeville, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Glen Eagle Health Care and Rehab Center.He was an educator with the Wilcox County School System, an avid outdoorsman, and a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Ronnie was born February 26, 1948, in Hawkinsville, Georgia, to the late Lewis Norman Willcox and Lucille Mashburn...
Elizabeth Helms
Aug 24, 2021
Elizabeth Helms, age 94, of Rochelle, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at her residence.She was a seamstress for the old Ithaca Mfg. Co, and a member of Christian Home Baptist Church. Mrs. Helms was born November 15, 1926, in Pitts, Georgia, to the late Lamb C. Coleman and Carrie Wade Coleman.She was also preceded in death by two daughters,...
Mike Berryhill
Aug 18, 2021
Mike Berryhill age 34 of Abbeville, passed away Wednesday August 18 2021, at his residence. He was a sales person for Tractor Supply in Fitzgerald, and attended Pitts Church of God. Mike was born September 14 1986, in Fitzgerald.He is survived by his wife Linda Berryhill; his son Tyler Berryhill; his mother, Mae Elizabeth Wilson; his uncle Michael Mitchell; his...
Thomas Mitchell
Aug 17, 2021
Thomas Mitchell, age 64, of Rochelle, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in Taylor Regional Hospital, Hawkinsville, Georgia.He was employed with Ralph’s Poultry, and a member of King of Kings Christian Church. Thomas was born November 30, 1956, in Bartow, Florida, to the late Jimmy Troy Mitchell and Betty Jean Carver Mitchell.He was also preceded in death 2 daughters, Sarah...
Esther Nena Jane Owens
Aug 14, 2021
Esther Nena Jane Owens, age 81 passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 in Phenix City, Alabama.Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Morningside Cemetery in Rochelle, Ga. Born on August 3, 1940 in Ben Hill County, she was the daughter of the late James Hyatt Owens and Edna Louise Russom Owens, and the sister...
Brenda Alexander
Aug 13, 2021
Brenda Alexander, age 73, of Abbeville, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, in the Taylor Regional Hospital, Hawkinsville, Georgia.She was employed by the Wilcox County Superior Court, and was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. Brenda was born June 30, 1948, in Greenville, S.C., to the late Floyd Leroy Arrowood and Juanita Tench Arrowood.She is survived by her husband, Roger...
Herman J. "Jackie" Guest
Aug 13, 2021
Herman J. “Jackie” Guest, age 84, of Pitts, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.He was a retired civil service employee with Robins Air Force Base, a life-long farmer and carpenter, and a dedicated member of Pitts Baptist Church where he served faithfully in many capacities over the years.He was a veteran of the...
Shelia Ann Owens
Aug 1, 2021
Shelia Ann Owens, age 57, of Rochelle, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her residence. She was a sanitation supervisor for the City of Fitzgerald. Shelia was born March 14, 1964, in Blackshear, Georgia, to the late Louis Stephens and Mattie Lou Taylor.She is survived by her daughter, Kristin McBryant of Pineview; her brothers, Louis Stephens, Jr. (Stephanie) of...
