Christmas in Puddleville Parade this Saturday!
The Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce and Adel Main Street will present the Christmas in Puddleville Parade, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in downtown Adel. As of early this week, the Chamber is still accepting entries for the annual Christmas parade from churches, businesses, clubs, and non-profits. To get the 2023 parade…
Read MoreMrs. Lynn Mills, 59
Lynn Mills, 59, of Lenox passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Lynn was born in Adel on September 2, 1964, to the late George Fender & Mary Jane Bennett Fender. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Purvis Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Dorman officiating. Interment followed…
Read MoreMrs. Reba Jean Spradley, 77
Reba Jean Spradley, 77, of Adel, passed away at her home on November 30, 2023. Reba was born on September 7, 1946, to the late John Griffin & Myrtle Tyson Griffin. She will be remembered as a loving woman who adored her family, especially her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her late husband of 54 years, Harold,…
Read MoreMs. Christianna “Shanna” Wright, 80
Ms. Christianna “Shanna” Wright, age 80, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on November 30, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. She was born in Valdosta, Georgia on September 17, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Hugh Dorsey Wright and Kathryn Mae Crosby Wright. Ms. Wright was a lifelong resident of…
Read MoreDevonia Inman, freed after wrongful murder conviction, sues City of Adel and individuals: Complaint alleges frame-up put him in prison for 23 years
Devonia Inman has filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Adel and several individuals in connection with his wrongful conviction in the 1998 murder of Taco Bell manager Donna Brown in Adel, according to court records. “This is Inman’s effort to obtain justice and accountability after having been wrongfully incarcerated for 23 years,” the…
Read MoreMr. Jason Warren, 51
Mr. Jason Warren, 51, of Adel, Georgia passed away on November 25, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on November 8, 1972 in Albany, Georgia to Tony Warren and Ginger McNease Warren. Having grown up in Colquitt, Georgia, Jason graduated from Miller County High School. He was also…
Read MoreMrs. Paula Martin, 71
Paula Martin, 71, of Adel, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at her home. She was born in Perry, Ga on August 13, 1952, to the late Cecil Paul Martin & Jo Quida Luke Martin. She attended Cook County High School where she was a dedicated member of the marching band and also played on the first…
Read MoreMrs. Terri Bennett Webb, 62
Terri Bennett Webb, 62, of Adel, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by her family at home. Terri was born on January 24, 1961, to Wilbur C. and Hazel Bennett in Adel. She was a well-known and talented artist throughout her life. Terri painted…
Read MoreMrs. Kathryn Elaine Hendrix, 81
Kathryn Elaine Hendrix, 81 of Hahira passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at The Orchard At Stone Creek. Mrs. Hendrix was born February 4, 1942 to the late Henry & Ruby Mashburn. Mrs. Hendrix was a member of Adel Wesleyan Church and loved all animals, she would rescue any animal that needed help. She enjoyed…
Read MoreMr. Billy “Jackie” Bennett, 77
Billy “Jackie” Bennett, 77, of Nashville passed away at his home on November 17, 2023. Mr. Bennett was born in Adel on April 13, 1947, to the late Cranford Bennett & Anna Lee Miller Bennett. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Forest Hill Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Morrison officiating. Interment…
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