Funeral services for Montine Taylor, age 104, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at the Mary Whitaker Townsend Memorial Chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. David Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cochran. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be posted when available.

Shelby Jean Morris Young passed away on Aug. 6 surrounded by loved ones in her home after a brief illness. She was 87.  Shelby was the loving wife of Edward Young, with whom she shared a joyous life of love, faith and happiness. They spent nearly 70 years together in marriage. She was born on Jan. 6, 1939 to James D. Morris and Margaret Irene Smith. After graduating from East Laurens High School she became a devoted homemaker. Her love language was cooking. The table was never sparse ...

Annett Butler Carr, age 94, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1931, in Dothan, Alabama, to Beachum Butler and Nora Lee Butler and was their only daughter. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Alton Carr; her parents, Beachum Butler and Nora Lee Butler; and her son-in-law, Thomas Tarpley, husband of her daughter Lavelle. Growing up on a farm, Annett learned the value of hard work at an early age. That strong work ethic remained ...

Graveside funeral services for Joann Graham Faulk, age 83, will be held at 3:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Rentz City Cemetery with Rev. Tom Vann officiating. Mrs. Faulk was born December 14, 1942 in Dublin, Georgia; she was preceded in death by her parents, the late Greely Graham and Lonnie Faye Motes Graham, her brothers, Charles Graham and her sisters, Dianne Harper, Liz Wilson, Reta Faye Wilkes and Shirley Frost. She was of the Baptist faith and was retired from KFC as a cook. She ...

Karl Heinz Schumacher, age 94, passed away on July 26, 2026, in Rentz, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy of service, devotion, and love that will be remembered by all who knew him. Karl was born on February 8, 1932, in Ladenburg, Germany to the late Joseph and Maria Schumacher. While in Germany, he spent time as a goalie on a professional soccer team before coming to America as a young man and answering the call to serve his adopted country during the Korean War. He served honorably in the ...

Terry McClellan, 78, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 26, 2026. Born on January 23, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Terry lived a life marked by faith, love for his family, and a heart for serving others. Above all else, Terry cherished his family. He was intentional about investing in the lives of those he loved, taking a genuine interest in their passions, celebrating their accomplishments, and faithfully supporting them through every season of life. Whether ...

Michael Timothy “Tim” Talbott, age 63, of Dublin, Georgia, passed away on July 24, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1962, in Atlanta, Georgia, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a steady presence that brought comfort to those who knew him. Tim was the beloved son of the late Michael William Talbott and Emily Quay Talbott. He was also a cherished brother to Jody Talbott and his wife Pam of McDonough GA, Mark Talbott of Dublin, GA, and Chuck Talbott and ...

Betty Grace Baggett Evans, known lovingly to family and friends as Grace, passed away on July 27, 2026, in Dublin, Georgia, at the age of 82. Born on December 20, 1943, in Dublin, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Lantie Warren. Preceded in death by her husband of fifty years Larry Evans, Grace was also preceded in death by her brothers, Thurston Baggett, Edwin Baggett, Gurshen Baggett, and Johnny Baggett, as well as her sister, Francis Coleman. Grace attended Dublin High ...

David Franklin Darsey, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born on July 19, 1937, in Dexter, Georgia, to the late Lester H. Darsey and Ellen C. Darsey. David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend—a true family man who was always just one call away, no matter the need. Known for his unwavering character, he was a man of his word who lived by the belief that actions ...

Bobby E. King, passed away on July 14, 2026, in Cadwell, Georgia, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 2, 1949, in Eastman, Georgia, to the late Gilford and Myrtle Ruth King. Bobby grew up in Alamo, Georgia, and later moved to Helena in the seventh grade. He graduated from Telfair County High School and carried the values of hard work, loyalty, and perseverance with him throughout his life. Bobby devoted his life to building, serving, and caring for those ...