All Obituaries

James “Jimmy” Edward Passmore, 81, of Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Passmore was born in Laurens County on September 28, 1939, to the late John Benuard Passmore and the late Sybil Ussery Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Rickey Lee Passmore, and a brother, Tommy Joe Passmore. Mr. Passmore retired from the Georgia Department of Corrections where he was an officer in Prison...

Gregory Harrelson, age 65, of Dublin, passed away peacefully at his daughters residence on Friday, April 16, 2021.   Mr. Harrelson was born in Dublin to the late Mr. Eugene Harrelson and Mrs. Francis Harrelson. He attended Dublin High School and was of the graduating class of 1974. He played baseball and football for the Fighting Irish and once held the Dublin High School batting average and on base percentage records for the school. He was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Phyllis Ruth Nyeholt Roorda, age 92, passed away on April 16, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. Phyllis Roorda was born on April 22, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to Rena and William Nyeholt. She passed away on September 2, 2020, in Wylie, Texas at the age of 92. Phyllis was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved her Lord, she loved her family, and she...

Barbara Harden McDaniel, age 80, of Dublin, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held, Friday, April 23, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurens County. Dr. Paul Cowles will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 22, 2021, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home.  Mrs. McDaniel...

Joy R. Davidson, age 86, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Born and raised in Dublin, Joy married Bobby, who was in the Air Force, and traveled around the country while raising three children. When Bobby retired they returned to Dublin. Joy worked as a registrar at the courthouse and then at Werden Co. until it closed. She then kept children at her house (one at a time). Her greatest joy was cooking her chicken and dumplings for the shut-ins at the church which Bobby would...

James Earl Beall, age 90, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Serenity Place.  Born on March 8, 1931, Earl was the son of the late R.W. Beall and late Lillian Torrance Beall.  He joined the Air Force after high school and served during the Korean War.  Upon returning home from his military service, Earl married Enid Tanner Beall.  They were married for 67 years. In addition to his 30 years of working at Forstmann & Co., he also began Earl Beall Tax...

Hilda Lucile Jernigan, age 90, of Kathleen, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Jernigan was born in Laurens County on November 12, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Walter James Register and the late Faustine Faircloth Register. She retired from K-Mart and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Jernigan; son, John Richard Jernigan; and brothers,...

Charles E. Davidson, age 89, of Dexter, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Charles Davidson was born to the late Cossie and Lily Davidson on March 25, 1932. He served honorably in the United States Air Force and then in the Air National Guard. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia. Mr. Davidson retired from the Air Force at the rank of Major. Mr. Davidson worked with Braniff International Airlines for 20 years as a pilot. He was a faithful member of Dexter Assembly of God....

Dr. Martin “Marty” Holzman – Radiation Oncologist, departed this life on April 9, 2021.  Marty was born on January 4, 1955, in Union, New Jersey. He completed his Undergraduate studies at Perdue University, Graduate studies at Wagner College, and Medical School at St. George’s University.  He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Brown University’s Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island from 1982-1985 and then a fellowship in Radiation Oncology at...

Rose Holmes Shoptaw, age 89, of Dublin, passed away on April 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Shoptaw was born in Laurens County on November 19, 1931, to the late Thurman and Rita Mae Holmes. She was an educator for many years and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Dublin. Mrs. Shoptaw loved God and her family and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Willene...