All Obituaries

McKenna Jayde Lakey, infant daughter of Hunter and Harlie Lakey, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. McKenna was born on May 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Though her life was short, she was loved by many and the time spent with her will be cherished forever. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Dawn (Timmy) Mullis, of Dublin, John Eric (Toshia Godbee) Lakey, of Dublin, and Tammy (Monty) Young, of East Dublin; her great-grandparents,...

Susan deLynn Couey Peebles passed away on Tuesday May 14th, 2019. Susan is survived by her husband of 46 years, Louis Wayne Peebles. Wayne was the love of her life, and at eighteen years of age, she knew she had found her life partner. She is also survived by her children, Robert Brian Peebles (Laura), Laura deLynn Watson (Brian), and Alexander Wayne Peebles (Sarah). She also leaves to cherish her five precious grand children, and one yet to be named, who were the light of her life, Emma...

Janet Patricia O’Steen Morton, age 65, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Mrs. Morton was born in Lakeland, FL to the late Grover Cleveland and Janet Lacy O’Steen. She was a runway model in her 20’s, appearing in catalog’s for Sears and Ivey’s Department Store. Janet was a member of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution, and enjoyed working with children, gardening, and her pugs. Her entire family sends her 1,000 kisses and...

Doris Rowland Hester, age 93, of Dexter, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Mrs. Hester was a member of Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church and retired from J.P. Stevens. She was owner of Hester’s Greenhouse & Nursery. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Daniel Hester; parents, J.C. and Alice Bush Rowland; brother, J.W. Rowland, and sister, Sybil Garrett. Survivors include her son, Don Hester (Gwen), of Dexter; granddaughter, Kari Hester, of Dexter;...

Gerson William Pollard, age 85, of East Dublin, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. Mr. Pollard was Veteran of the United States Army and a devoted member and Deacon of East Dublin Dayspring Worship Center. He was a compassionate friend to all those he met and was always there to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Jefferson Pollard and Lucille Stevens Pollard; sister, June P. Taylor, and brother, Lawrence Pollard. Gerson was a loving...

Totsie Young Coleman was “serenaded by angels” into Heaven on Friday, May 10, 2019.   Totsie was born in Alamo, Georgia, on February 23, 1934, to the late William Herbert Young and Nora Redding Young.   She lived most of her life in Dublin and Rentz, Georgia.  She retired as a supervisor at Forstman in East Dublin, Georgia, and then began her second career at Pioneer Credit.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Rev....

James Wilton Gilbert Jr., age 70, of Dexter passed away on May 6th, 2019. A celebration of life service will be held at the Laurens County Sportsmans Club on Saturday, May 11th, 2019 beginning at 1:00PM. The family will be receiving friends throughout the day. The family request everyone to bring a lot of smiles and stories to tell. Please visit www.townsendfuneralhome.com to sign the online memorial register.

Services for Donna Mertz Maddox, age 60, of East Dublin, will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Union Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Zeta Cemetery, Tennille.  Rev. Dewayne Clements and Rev. Jordy  Barwick will officiate.  The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM at Union Baptist Church.  Ms. Maddox died Monday, May 6, 2019. Ms. Maddox was a member of Union Baptist Church and an employee of Heartland EMS. ...

Christine Daniel, age 65, of Rentz, passed away on Friday, May 3rd 2019. Mrs. Daniel was born in Cadwell to the late Henry Albert Williams and Elouise Horne Williams. She was Baptist by faith and loved to enjoy the outdoors and dance. She was preceded in death her parents, her husband, Eddie Milton Daniel; granddaughter Gabrielle W. Daniel, and brother; James Williams. Services for Mrs. Daniel will be held Sunday, May 5, 2019 in the Chapel of Townsend Brother Funeral Home beginning at 3:00...

Pamela Elsie Mimbs, age 70, of Cadwell, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Rentz Cemetery. Rev. Grady Mimbs will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jason Allen, Jody Fountain, Jason Hawkins, Tommy Thompson, Michael Coleman, and Andy Avant. Mrs. Mimbs was a native of Laurens County and the daughter of the late Hardwick Avant and the late Catherine Avant Lee. She loved spending time with her...