All Obituaries

Mr. Dustin Brent Harper, 38 of Nashville passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his residence.  Mr. Harper was born October 13, 1980 in Moultrie and was plant manager at Cady Bag Co. He loved to play golf and was a Florida State Seminoles fan.   Survivors include his father, Brent (Valerie) Harper of Nashville; brother, Zachary Harper of Nashville; stepbrothers, Brandon Davis of Nashville, and Ashley (Debi) Davis of Pearson; nephews, Zeke Harper, Noah Studstill, and Jackson...

Payton Hugh Vance, age 38, of Lenox, Ga., passed away August 10, 2019 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Payton was born on November 15, 1980 to Carolyn Lindsey Vance and Donnie Hugh Vance. Payton worked in the construction business and was a member of The Pisgah United Methodist Church. Payton’s greatest attributes were his enduring love for his family and friends, that vivacious smile, and unforgettable laugh, as well as his willingness to unconditionally help his fellow man....

Mr. Donnie Vance, 69 of Sparks passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his residence.  Mr. Vance was born July 29, 1950 to the late Earnest and Olive Joiner Vance.  He was a member of the Pisgah United Methodist Church where he was a member on the administrative board.  Mr. Vance played football at Troy University of Alabama and at University of Georgia, and was named the All American Quarterback during his senior year of High School.  While he was in...

Mrs. Frances Sarich, 80 of Madison, Fl passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Presbyterian Home Quitman.  Mrs. Sarich was born June 5, 1939 to the late Antonio and Domenica DeFranco.   Survivors include her children, Joseph (Kristen) Sarich of Atlanta, David (Scott) Sarich of Atlanta, John Russell (Donna) Sarich, Jr of Redding, Conn, and Debra (Jeffrey) Knox of Madison, Fl.; grandchild, Aryssa Sarich; brother, Serafino (Anne) DeFranco of Charlton, Mass; and sister,...

Mr. Harold Eugene Rambo, Sr. passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Arlington, Virginia. Harold was born in the family home near Nankin, Georgia on August 21, 1933, to William Bunting "WillieB" Rambo and Susan "Susie" Collins Rambo.  The middle child, he is predeceased by his two brothers John William Rambo and James Alan Rambo.  Harold was drafted and served two years in the United States Army during the Korean...

Mr. Ronnie McCarver, 58 of Adel passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his residence. A memorial service may be held at a later date.

Infant, Tanner Lee Hickman passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Tift Regional Medical Center.   Survivors include his parents, Micah and Caitlin Rumfelt Hickman of Lenox; brothers, Bradley Rumfelt of Lenox, and Dalton Hickman of Lenox; grandparents, Charles and Debbie Hickman of Lenox, and Cathryn Wren of Independence, Kansas; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Lenox City Cemetery with Mr. Guy Haynes...

Mr. Jerry Edmondson, 69 of Adel passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Tift Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Edmondson was born November 19, 1949 to the late James Haskell Edmondson and Audrey Poole Edmondson.  He was of the Methodist Faith and was a farmer. Survivors include his brothers, John Edmondson of Barney, Jackie (Myrna) Edmondson of Naylor, GA, and Jeffrey Edmondson of Barney; and one sister, Lugene Graham of Barney.  Mr. Edmondson was preceded in death by one...

Mr. Lewis A. Ray, Jr., 82 of Thomasville passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 19,1936 in Atlanta, Ga to the late Dr. Lewis A. Ray, Sr. and Bobbie Lou Ray. Formerly of Marietta and Ringold, Ga. Lewis attended McCallie Military School, Marietta High School, and was an SAE and member of the golf team at Auburn University. He will forever be remembered for being a loving father who enjoying hunting, fishing, and especially golf, which he was...

Gerald "Gee" Dernas Clark, 64, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 in Valdosta, Ga. He leaves behind a devoted wife Charlean; His mother Jonell; 3 children Shuntesia, Rashawd and Dunesia; siblings Dannice and William; 10 grandchildren and a host of family members and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife Marilyn in 1998. Gerald proudly served his country for 22 years and was retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. He currently served as a elder...