All Obituaries

Mrs. Vanzie L. Gillis, 82, of Glenwood passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, GA.  She was born in Glenwood, GA, on September 18, 1939, to the late Samuel and Florence Brown Nelms.  Mrs. Gillis was a member of the Glenwood Church of God and enjoyed playing computer games, working in her yards, and spending time with her family.    She is survived by three sons: Kenny (Kit) Gillis of North Carolina, Jody Gillis, and Nate Gillis of...

Cherry Poland Smith, age 81, of Alamo, GA, passed away at her home Wednesday morning, April 27, 2022.  She was born in Cleburne County, AL to the late Milo Adjlion and Avis Webb Poland on November 9, 1940.  Mrs. Smith worked for many years with her husband running their family businesses and fifteen years as a secretary at World Outreach Church in McRae, GA, but without a doubt, her favorite job was raising their four children.  She was a member of the Alamo First Baptist...

Robert Buren Wilkie, age 89, of Alamo, GA, passed away at Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA, on April 27, 2022, after an extended illness.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years: Betty Wilkie; daughter: Renee (John) Garrett; granddaughters: MacKinley (Landon) Powell and Madison Garrett; sister: Linda Andrews; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Clyde and Oler Leigh Bruce Wilkie, and sisters: Dorothy Frady, Katherine Mills, Shirley Bielicki, and...

Carris Walter Evans, age 85, of Alamo, GA, passed away April 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Wheeler County to the late Walter and Reva Wyatt Evans on April 5, 1937.  Mr. Evans served in the United States Army, as sergeant of the 7th Army during the Berlin Crisis.  He worked at Oxford Shirt Factory in Alamo for 33 years, Savannah Luggage in Vidalia for 6 years, and Easter Seals in Soperton for 20 years.  He was a dedicated farmer and...

Russell Dillon Brown, Sr., born February 19, 1944, to the late John Wesley and Freda Clark Brown, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at the age of 78 at his home in Alamo, GA surrounded by his family.  He grew up in Wheeler County and was the owner and operator of Oconee Cabinet Corporation, where he was a master cabinet manufacturer.  He took great pride in his work and was very dedicated to his trade.  He was also a certified auctioneer and an avid gardener, syrup maker,...

Linda Ann Johnson, 77, of Wheeler County, passed away April 4, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was a member of White Springs Baptist Church and a retired employee of the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services.  She was born January 3, 1945, to the late Henry James and Anna Ruth Burnette Johnson in Laurens County, GA.  She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Maurice Johnson and Hollis Johnson.  She leaves behind one sister: Elene...

Donny Coleman, 64, of Rockledge, GA, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, after an extended illness.  He was born April 16, 1957, in Glenwood, GA, to the late William Thomas and Rudene Allen Coleman.  He enjoyed working in carpentry and fishing in his spare time.  Donny is survived by his four children: Shelena West (Michael), Lorri Youmans (Shannon), Katie Nelms (Joe), and Jamie Williamson (Ansley); one brother: Grady Coleman (Brenda); daughter-in-law: Tracy Coleman; and...

The Rev. Dr. William Clarence Brownson, Jr. entered peacefully into the presence of Jesus on April 1, 2022, in Holland, Michigan. Bill was born on June 27, 1928, in Charlotte, NC to William Clarence Brownson, Sr., and Juanita Clements Brownson. He received his A.B. from Davidson College, NC, his B.D. from Columbia Seminary, GA, and a doctorate in New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ. Bill then served as pastor in two Reformed Church in America congregations, the first in...

Robert Shelton Rodgers, 58, of Mount Vernon, GA, died March 25, 2022, at his home unexpectedly Friday afternoon.  He was born September 10, 1963, in Williamsburg, KY, to the late Earl Marvin Rodgers and Janice Green. Robbie was a Christian and a member of Uvalda Methodist Church.  For many years he loved serving as their Youth Director and especially enjoyed working with the youth on the Easter plays each year and taking them to Adrian to camp each summer.  He was a very good...

   Ms. Kathryn Louise Graham Jackson, age 70, of Alamo, GA passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Regency Hospital in Macon, GA after an extended illness.       A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, at Scotland City Cemetery with Sis. Linda Fowler Johnson officiating.    Ms. Jackson was born May 27, 1951, in Vidalia, GA to the late L.C. and Leona Coleman Graham.  She was married to the love of her life...