Rodney Brannen rodney@brannen-nesmith.com Rodney has been with Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home since 1987. He graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in both Georgia and Tennessee and is a member of The Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia. Rodney and his wife Diane attend First Baptist Church of Unadilla. He serves on the Board of Directors of Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins and the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Vienna. He is a member and past-president of the Unadilla Lions Club, a past-president of the Dooly County Heart Association and a former member of the Vienna Kiwanis Club,. Rodney has two children, Ryan and Rebecca.
	Bill NeSmith bill@brannen-nesmith.com Bill has been affiliated with the funeral homes since January, 1986 when he purchased the Vienna and Unadilla locations from the former owner, Rooney Bowen, Jr. In 1993, Bill briefly left the funeral homes to pursue a law degree and currently practices law in Americus, Georgia, just west of Dooly County in addition to his work with the funeral homes. Bill is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Mercer University and a Juris Doctor degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. He lives in Americus and is married to Beth Haugabook. They have one daughter, Dallas.
	Marlene A. Dupree Marlene is a native of Dooly County and has lived in Pinehurst all her life. She graduated from Pinehurst High School in 1955 and worked with the U. S. Department of Agriculture in the Dooly County FSA office for the next 34 years. She is married to Talmadge Dupree and has one son, Charles Dupree (Sheila) of Vienna and one grandson, Ashley Dupree (Jordan) of Kennesaw. Marlene is a member of Pinehurst United Methodist Church. She has been with Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home since 1992.
	Talmadge Dupree Talmadge is a native of Dooly County and has lived in Pinehurst all his life. He is married to Marlene Arflin Dupree and has one son, Charles Dupree (Sheila) of Vienna and one grandson, Ashley Dupree (Jordan) of Kennesaw. Talmadge served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 and then worked at Robins Air Force Base for 36 years. He is a member of Pinehurst United Methodist Church and serves as a City Councilman and Mayor Pro-Tem in Pinehurst. Talmadge has been with Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home since 1988.
	Betty Colter Betty Colter is a native of Dooly County and became the Family Service Advisor for Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home in 1996. As Family Service Advisor, Betty counsels with families about aftercare and pre-need options. Betty is a member of First Baptist Church of Vienna and the Alathean Sunday School Class. In 1999, Betty became the Clerk of Dooly County Superior Court. Betty is married to Andy Colter and has two sons, Jeff Reed and Jamey Reed.
	David Mathis David is a native of Crisp County but now resides in Vienna. He graduated from Crisp County High School in 2003 and from South Georgia Technical College in 2007. David is a licensed Funeral Service Apprentice and is currently pursuing a career as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. David and his wife Danielle have two sons, Trenton and Liam. The Mathis' are members of Smyrna Baptist Church in Vienna. David joined the staff of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home in September, 2009.
	M. Lee Wiley, Jr. M. Lee Wiley, Jr. Lee is a native of Crisp County, but has lived most of his life in Pinehurst. He graduated from Crisp County High School and received his B. S. Degree from Texas A&M University. He is a retired banker of 40 years and worked most of his time in Dooly County. Lee is married to Sandra Bowen of Pinehurst, a retired teacher who still teaches part-time at Fullington Academy. Lee and Sandra have two children, Wayne, a helicopter pilot with the Georgia State Patrol, and LeSan, a gifted teacher in the Houston County School System. Lee and Sandra have four grandchildren. Lee is a Deacon at Liberty Baptist Church and has been a Director and past president of the Dooly Chamber of Commerce. He is also a past president of the Lions Club and the Rotary Club. Lee joined the staff of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home in December of 2006.
	Angie Burton Angie Burton is a native of Dooly County and has lived in Vienna since 1987. She graduated from Fullington Academy in 1981. She is co-owner of B & P Fertilizer in Byromville where she is employed as a secretary. Angie also serves as co-chairman of the Dooly County Relay for LIfe. She is married to Tripp Burton, a farmer in Byromville and they have three children, Andrew, Anna Beth and Matthew. The family attends Smyrna Baptist Church in Vienna. Angie joined the staff of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home in 2008.

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