Brody Scott Hutto, age 17, of Toombs County, died Sunday, May 10th, 2026, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County, and he was a sophomore at Toombs County High School where he played football, quarterback and kicker. The last few weeks of his life, he told everyone he saw all about Jesus. He attended Cornerstone Baptist Church in Kibbee, and the morning his death, Brody accepted Christ as his personal Savior. He was outgoing, kind-hearted, a comedian and was a bright light in a world sometimes full of darkness. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, working out, and playing with his nieces and nephews. Brody was a gamer, especially Apex and Rocket League, and an avid Alabama football fan.
He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Peggy and Tony Rogers, and Albert Strickland.
Brody is survived by his mother, Jessica Strickland Creamer; father, Scott Hutto; paternal grandparents, Amy and Tommy O’Neal; maternal step- grandmother, Mary Strickland, all of Vidalia; one sister, Lexi Williford and husband Tucker; two brothers, Brentley Creamer and Braxton Creamer; one niece, Emma Williford; one nephew, Wyatt Williford, all of Lyons; his girlfriend, Brooklynn Daley; and several aunts and uncles.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday afternoon, May 21st, 2026, at 3:00 in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Gaynor Ridgdill officiating. Interment will follow at Cornerstone Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon from 12:00 noon until just prior to the service.
Pallbearers are Tucker Williford, Tommy O’Neal, John Daley, Lee Creamer, John Allen, Wes Cranford, and Jayden Holcombe.
Flowers are welcomed, or memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church, 3429 GA Hwy 29, Vidalia, GA 30474.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Brenda Lott Williamson, age 67, of Douglas, died Thursday, May 14, 2026, at her sister’s home in Douglas following as extended illness. She was born on March 14, 1959, in Coffee County to the late Alfred Lott, Sr. and Cloteal Hutto Lott. She was a 1977 graduate of Coffee County High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Valdosta State. She retired after twenty years from Satilla Elementary School in Coffee County where she taught 3rd grade. Brenda was a member of Georgia Retired Teachers Association and St. Paul Catholic Church in Douglas. She enjoyed oil painting, photography, cross-stitching, and going to the beach.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Williamson; an infant son, Micah Williamson; and a sister, Pam Lott.
She is survived by one sister, Mary Lynn Lott; one brother, Al Lott, Jr., both of Douglas; one niece, Kara Harrison of Seattle, Washington; one brother-in-law, Donald Williamson of Vidalia; one sister-in-law, Joyce E. Williamson of Vidalia, her long-time best friend, Sheila Kirkland Hutchison and husband Verlon of Douglas; and numerous cousins.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday afternoon, May 17th, 2026, at 2:00 in Williamson Cemetery near Kibbee.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to Bethany Hospice and nurse practitioner, Jamie Music for their loving care and support.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
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With regret Vidalia Funeral Home announces the death of Aldean Wright of Uvalda, Georgia. Her death occurred on May 5,2026 at her home.
She retired from the Post Office.
She is survived by her husband James Wright of Uvalda one daughter, Paige Wright of Chicago; one granddaughter, Jaya Robinson of Uvalda; one grandchild, Kyle Keneard of Chicago; one sister, Barbara Crooms of Vidalia.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Harvest Time Faith Center in Vidalia. Interment will e at St. Mary Cemetery in Ailey.
Vidalia Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Hugh B. NeeSmith, age 87, of Uvalda, met his Savior on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Cedar Crossing, attended Hilldale School, and lived in Cedar Crossing until moving to Uvalda in 1960. Early in his life, he was co-owner of NeeSmith Logging Company, and retired after forty years as a supervisor from Moses Grass Company in Uvalda. He was a charter former member of the Uvalda Church of God where he served as choir director. He leaves a legacy of singing and loving the Lord. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, and building dirt track stockcars. He said many years ago, though he raced Chevrolets, “I’d rather have a hubcap from a Ford, than two good-running Chevrolets”.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Craft NeeSmith; son, Keith NeeSmith; parents, Thomas Hilton NeeSmith and Julie Okela Denmark NeeSmith and five siblings.
Mr. NeeSmith is survived by four children, Rhonda NeeSmith, David NeeSmith and wife Telena, Amanda NeeSmith Douberly, and Michelle NeeSmith Wommack, all of Uvalda; son-in-law, Danny Wommack of Cedar Crossing; ten grandchildren, Jason Bradham, Sandy Bradham, Blake NeeSmith and wife Amy, Ashton NeeSmith, Justin NeeSmith and wife Heidi, Taylor Douberly, Danielle Hughes and husband Brandon, Chelsea Wommack and fiancé Josh Colbert, Dylan Wommack and wife Madison, and Keith Allen NeeSmith; nineteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at New Beginning Church of God on Friday evening beginning at 6:00.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday afternoon, May 16th, 2026, at 3:00 at New Beginning Church of God with Pastor Mike Smith and Pastor Earl Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Crossing Cemetery.
Flowers are welcomed, or memorial donations may be made to New Beginning Church of God, PO Box 838, Lyons, GA 30436.
Pallbearers are Jason Bradham, Dylan Wommack, Blake Bradham, Danny Wommack, Justin NeeSmith, Cameron Bradham, Taylor Douberly, Trevor Bradham, Kelly Douberly.
Honorary pallbearers are the Community Hospice Team.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Bonnie C. Petty, age 77, of Vidalia, died Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons following an extended illness. She was a native of Richmond County and lived in Augusta until moving to Vidalia in 1987. She was a 1966 graduate of George P. Butler High School in Augusta. She was a homemaker and attended Morningside Baptist Church in Treutlen County and First Baptist Church of Vidalia. She enjoyed crocheting, cross-stitching, macramé, and her many houseplants. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Philip Cadle and Minnie Elizabeth Langham Cadle.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, Richard G. Petty, Sr. of Vidalia; two sons, Richard G. Petty, Jr. and Ginger Shealey, and Robert P. Petty and wife Rhonda, all of Vidalia; five grandchildren, Amanda Oglivie of Tampa, Florida, Richard G. Petty III and Kandace Allen of Montgomery County, Leeanna Kight of Vidalia, Robert P. Petty, Jr. of Soperton, and Rachel Petty of Cayce, South Carolina; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Phyllis Cadle and wife Carole Mayedo of Atlantic Beach, Florida.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Bonnie’s life on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at 12:00 noon at the family home at 1311 Ilise Lane, Vidalia, GA 30474.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
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