Area Obituaries

James Thomas “Jake” Daughtrey III, a 5th generation farmer, died on March 5, 2023 at the age of 44 in Valdosta, GA where he resided. Jake is a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Valdosta Ga.  A loving father, Jake is survived by both of his children, Gwendolyn Grace and James Porter Daughtrey. Jake is…

Mrs. Joyce Kelly, age 89, of Adel, Georgia passed away March 5, 2023 at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation Center in Adel. She was born January 8, 1934 in Berrien County to the late Marvin Pat Fendley and Lonice Clements Fendley.  Mrs. Kelly lived most of her life in Tift and Cook Counties with a few…

Mrs. Hazel Gandy, age 84, of Sparks, Georgia, passed away February 24, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia.  She was born February 2, 1939 in Berrien County to the late George Franklin Mercer and Linnie Irene Ritch Mercer.  Mrs. Gandy lived 57 years in Berkeley, Illinois and the past 8 years in…

Willis G. Hall, Jr, 52 of Albany passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Hospital. Willis was born August 1, 1970 in Adel. He attended St. Teresa Catholic Church in Albany. Willis was an over the road driver with Pope Trucking in Pearson, and also worked at J. B. Hunt, Willis Ag, Wiley Sanders,…

Mrs. Marian Joyce Atherton Acree was born in Wigan, England on May 17, 1925. She was the only child of John Arthur Atherton and Lily Atherton.  Marian served in the British Royal Navy and was stationed in London, England during Germany’s V-2 rocket attacks.  Marian met a young American soldier, John Allen Acree. In 1945 the…

Miss Virginia “Gensie” Bennett, 90, passed away February 20, 2023 in Adel, Georgia.  Virginia was born May 5, 1932 and has been a lifelong resident of Adel.  She was the daughter of the late Burton B. and Ruth Gray Bennett.  Virginia attended Cross Roads School and graduated from Sparks Adel High School.  She received her…

Mrs. Grace Atchley, 70 of Lenox passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Atchley was born April 22, 1952 to the late Lonzo & Betty Virginia O’Berry Gray. Survivors include her husband, Billy Raymond Atchley of Lenox; children, Aubrey Michael Mathis of Augusta, Lucinda (Justin) Roberts of Adel, and Elizabeth Slotterback of…

Mrs. Elouise Pilcher, 91 of Adel passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at her home. She was born August 3, 1931 to the late Wiley & Blannie Ray Rowe. Mrs. Elouise worked at Metal Products for 39 years. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church and loved going to her church. Mrs. Elouise enjoyed working…

Anne Patterson Facer died peacefully on January 25, 2023, of natural causes at the age of 93. She was born in Valdosta, GA, on May 16, 1929, and grew up on her family’s farm near Adel, GA, a place she enjoyed visiting throughout her life.  A dedicated elementary teacher for 36 years, she held a…

Mr. Elmer “E. W.” Gibbs, 81, of Sparks, Georgia passed away February 13, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Gibbs was born May 11, 1941 in Cook County to the late Elmer Burnette Gibbs and Mary Lydia Conger Gibbs.  He lived all of his life in Cook County and was a member of the Brushy Creek…