All Obituaries

Willie Arrington, Jr., age 91, of Cadwell, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Mr. Arrington was a native of Laurens County and born to the late Willie Arrington, Sr. and the late Lydia Horton Arrington. He was owner of Arrington’s Garage and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Rentz. He enjoyed feeding animals, especially fish, and also enjoyed fishing.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Graham; son, James Arrington; grandson, Dan...

Berniece Alligood, age 87, of East Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Alligood was born in Treutlen County to the late Tom Walter Hutcheson and the late Laura Mae Jackson Hutcheson. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was always known for her friendly smile, no matter how much pain she was enduring. Mrs. Alligood loved all people, but she cherished her children and grandchildren the most. They were the love of her life. In...

Lester “Les” Black, age 66, of Dublin, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Mr. Black was born in Dodge County and was the son of the late Robert Rastee Black and Laura Register. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and retired from the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. Les was a very outgoing, respectful, caring man who loved his Country. He was a devoted husband and friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Black. Services will be held at 3:00PM on Tuesday,...

Natalie Marie Minter, age 27, of Rentz, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019. Natalie was so full of life and not afraid of anything. She was very determined, helpful, could always make you laugh, and was loved by so many. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Natalie was a hard worker and persevered through many obstacles to pursue her education. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Juanita Montgomery Minter, and paternal grandmother and grandfather, Roger and...

Services for Jason Robert Sapp, age 37, of Dublin, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 15, 2019 in the chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Dublin Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Gene Hemingway will officiate.  The family will receive friends, prior to the service beginning at 9:00 AM.  Jason died on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Pallbearers will be Will Adams, Chris Walton, David Gilbert, Eric Walker, Wesley Hobbs, and Adam Hobbs. Jason was of the...

Richard Herschel Lovett passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lovett was born in Laurens County on August 6, 1954 to the late William Ervin Lovett, Sr. and the late Janelle Griffin Lovett. He was president of Lovett Insurance Agency and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bank of Wrightsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Retha Warnock Lovett. Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Lovett Cowart (Mark), of...

Christine Taylor, age 88, of Rentz, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Laurens County and retired from Forstmann & Co. after 37 years of employment as a weaver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennard Taylor; parents, Sam and Gladys Cofield; brothers, Talmadge Cofield, Buford Cofield, and Donald Cofield, and sister, Barbara C. Evans. Survivors include her daughter, Sue T. Coleman; daughter and son-in-law, Donna T. and Phil Manning; grandsons,...

    Helen Prescott Johnson, age 96, of Dublin, Georgia, died at Serenity Place on Thursday, July 4, 2019.   Services will be held in the chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home at 12:00 noon, on Monday, July 8, 2019. The family will receive friends an hour before services. Private interment will follow the service. Rev. Darren Talley is to officiate.   Helen was born on January 8, 1923 in the Condor Community of Laurens County to the late John R. and Callie Graham...

W. Allen Smith passed away on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 at Wesley Woods of Newnan, Ga.  Allen was born in Williston, FL, on Nov 4, 1937, to the late Wilbur Ansel and Emogene Daniel Smith. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, JoNell Perry Smith; his children Sam Smith (Nicole), Nancy R Smith, and Patricia S Fulford; and grandchildren Abigail Smith, Harrison Fulford, Catherine Fulford, and Sara Fulford. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Allen Smith.  Allen graduated...

Patricia “Patsy” H. Skinner, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Serenity Place.  Patsy was born in Glennville, GA on April 7, 1933, to the late Harvey Strange and the late Leila Drake Strange. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Georgia College in Milledgeville and add on degree from Valdosta State.  She was an Educator for many years retiring from the Dublin City School System. She was a lifetime member of the Page Teachers Association, serving as...