All Obituaries

William Thomas went to be with his Lord and Savior in heaven on September 24, 2021. Born on March 7, 1992, a lifelong resident of Laurens County, Will was a vibrant and loving husband, son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and cousin. Will loved life and he loved people. His infectious personality afforded him many friends both young and old, near and far, those from way back and those he recently met. Will had many passions, namely golf. He was a member of the Dublin Country Club where he...

Joanne Stewart Jones, 79, of East Dublin, passed away on September 22, 2021. A graveside memorial service will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021, at 10:00 AM in Dublin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Kelly Maddox will officiate. Mrs. Jones worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was also a self-employed dog groomer who was a lover of all animals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Hugh Stewart and Patricia Porter Stewart; husband, E.H. Jones; sons, Johnny Jones and Ricky Jones,...

Warner Jean Brantley, age 84, of Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Brantley was born in Johnson County on September 19, 1937, to the late Dewey and Gladys Carter. She was owner and operator of Brantley Grocery Store and retired from Bil Jo Shirt Factory. Mrs. Brantley was a member of Graham Memorial Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was a devoted and loving mother and...

Valosta Griffin Horton, 77, of Dublin, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. A graveside service will be held by Townsend Brothers Funeral Home at Dublin Memorial Gardens at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Rev. Keith Collins will officiate. The family will receive friends at the home of Tanya and Bobby LeRoy. Val was born in Abbeville, AL, on June 1, 1944. She was the youngest daughter of the late Home and Lessie Griffin and was preceded in death by her...

Robert T. Drew, age 77, transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on September 21, 2021, at his residence.  Born December 11, 1943, in Dublin Georgia, Robert was the son of the late Stephen Earl Drew and Mary Lizzie Swinson.  He was also preceded in death by his sister of choice, Betty Ross. Robert was the true picture of what family is about.  His life was devoted to his family, and he will be remembered as a family man....

Kathy Graham Hutcheson, age 69, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Mrs. Kathy was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and was employed at Wal-Mart as a greeter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcus and Minnie Bryant, and her husband, Jerry Graham. Kathy was a loving mother, grandmother, and great friend to many. Left to cherish her memory, are her children, Danny Graham (Brenda) of East Dublin and Jamie Graham Faircloth (Shane) of Dublin; grandchildren, Macy...

Mildred Coker Knowles, age 82, of Dublin, Georgia passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.  Visitation will be held at Townsend Funeral Home, Dublin from 10:00 to 10:45 on Thursday, September 23, 2021, to be followed by procession and graveside service at Northview Cemetery.  Reverend Dr. Cliff Morris will be officiating. Mildred was born in Tallapoosa County Alabama on March 5, 1939.  She was the daughter of the late JB and Vivian Coker...

Mr. Alvin “Pee Wee” Smith, Jr. passed away on September 18, 2021, at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Smith served his country for twenty years while in the Army National Guard and the Reserves. He worked for J.P. Stevens/Forstmann for many years and later worked for the Department of Corrections. Earlier in life, Mr. Smith was affiliated with Dexter Assembly of God, but later became a member of First Independent Methodist...

Mr. Samuel Todd Coleman, age 54, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Coleman was born May 5, 1967 in Dublin, Georgia; he was preceded in death by his grandparents, the late Leonard & Louise Stafford. He was employed by Complete Site Work Services. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Coleman, two daughters, Cala (Dustin) Alligood and Kyleigh (Cole) Spires, his mother, Linda Coleman, his father, William Coleman, a brother, Tad Coleman, a...

Ms. Betty Knight Collins, age 89, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her residence. Ms. Collins was born February 17, 1932 in Dublin, Georgia; she was preceded in death by her parents, the late Emmett Knight and Allie Wood Knight, her husband, Donald Collins and a brother, Milton Knight. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Beth (Raymond) Watson of Dublin, her son, Steve (Laurie) Collins of Rentzn, three grandsons, Brian...