All Obituaries

Delana Christine Kilgore, age 83, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. Mrs. Kilgore was born in Scott, Georgia on January 16, 1940 to the late Percy Smith and late Ruby Smith. She was member of Brewton Baptist Church, where she was involved in Sunday school and singing in the choir. She retired from Laurens County Board of Education after many years of serving in the cafeteria. She loved her family, enjoyed helping her husband around the family farm, and enjoyed fishing. In addition to...

Patricia Lynne Towson, age 64, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. Mrs. Towson was born June 15, 1958 in Laurens County to the late John Edward Self and late Ruth Scarborough Self.  She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was a retired public-school teacher from Dublin City Schools after 27 years and worked part time with Oconee Fall Line Technical College. Mrs. Towson enjoyed camping, reading, and spoiling her grandchildren. She never met a stranger and greeted...

Samuel Wilbur “Sammy” Currie, Jr., age 78, of Dublin, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Currie was born in Laurens County on January 11, 1945, to the late Samuel Wilbur Currie, Sr., and the late Mary Frances Williams Currie. He retired from JP Stevens/Forstman after many dedicated years as a Quality Control Manager. Sammy was a member of Olivet Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing in his...

Noel C. Luis-Smith, 56, of Dublin, Ga., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2 pm, on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Dublin First United Methodist Church. Rev. Keith Goodlett will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Mrs. Smith was born on November 14, 1966, and was a licensed Physical Therapist. She was a member of the Dublin First...

Betty Lou Powell, age 88, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on January 5, 1935, to the late W.C. and Pauline McCord.  She retired from JP Stevens and was a unique individual who always kept you on your toes. You never had to wonder where you stood with her on any given day. She was that person who you always wanted to help, regardless of her telling you how she wanted you to do it. She was truly blessed at the age of 88 to have so...

James Andrew “Andy” Spivey, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Andy, as his friends called him, was born August 22, 1933, in Dublin GA to Ovid and Sally Dupree Spivey. The 5th of 6 children, he received his education at Rentz and Condor schools in Laurens County and earned his GED from The United States Army where he later served in The Korean Conflict. Andy was the founder of Spivey Trucking Company where he hauled from the east coast to the west coast but his...

Maryland Ashley Young, age 86, of Dublin, passed away on January 23, 2023. Mr. Young was of the Baptist faith and retired from the City of Dublin.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Lillie Bell Purvis Young; wife, Maggie Carson Young, and step-daughter, Jackie Daniels. Survivors include his step-children, Roy Daniel, Lester Daniel, Loraine Hardy, Syble Jackson, Annie Landrum, and Diane Tyson, and several grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on...

Carey Lynn Maddox, 83, of East Dublin, passed away at his residence on Sunday evening, January 22, 2023. Carey was a native of Laurens County and was born on March 19, 1939, to the late Merlin Maddox and the late Mary Bright Maddox Curl. Mr. Maddox served in the United States Navy for 10 years. He was a member of Brewton Baptist Church.  He retired from Southern Bell, AT&T after more than 30 years of service. Mr. Maddox was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his parents,...

Jeanette May Clark, age 82, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023. Mrs. Clark was born on November 2, 1940 in Albion, NY to the late Lynn W. Beach and late Wilda Depoty Jackson. She was a beloved homemaker, who loved and cherished her family dearly. She enjoyed planting flowers and watching old movies and tv shows. She provided the best care and love for her children each and every day. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Clark is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Scotty Vann; grandson,...

James Barry Walker passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer. Barry was preceded in death by his father, J.B. Walker. He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Rita; children, Josh (Kirstie), Jorie, and Jake; grandchildren, Jackson, Brooks, Isla, and Ava; mother, Jean Walker; sisters, Pam Nunley and Nancy Wright; nieces, Katie Nunley, Kaci Rickards (Zach), and Alex Morse (AJ); nephews, Clay Koon, Casey Koon, Trey Chesser, and Trevor Chesser;...