Obituaries

Oct 4, 2026

Rubert Hogan McLees, of Buford, Georgia, unexpectedly passed into glory on Sunday, October 4, 2026, and is face to face with his Savior.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 9th, at Northview Cemetery in Dublin, Georgia.

Born in Greenwood, SC, on April 25, 1958, Bert was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He...

Oct 1, 2026

Karen Sue Thigpen, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Macon, Georgia, at the age of 66.

Karen was born on July 26, 1960, in Savannah, Georgia, to Shirley Tomlinson the late Buddy Buchanon. She lived a life marked by kindness, creativity, and devotion to the people she loved. A Christian by faith, Karen carried her beliefs...

Sep 27, 2026

Services for Sylvia Payne Brown will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Poplar Springs North Baptist Church in Dublin, Georgia. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m., with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 noon.  Burial will follow at Dublin Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Brown passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

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Sep 27, 2026

Michelle West Foskey, passed away on September 27, 2026, at the age of 62, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 21, 1964, and lived a life marked by love, service, and devotion to the people around her. She will be remembered as a loving, passionate, and selfless woman whose...

Sep 26, 2026

Leisa Murkerson Owens, age 63, passed away on September 26, 2026.

She was born on May 21, 1963, in Dublin, Georgia, and lived a life marked by love, devotion, and quiet strength. Known to many simply as Leisa, she will be remembered for the warmth she shared with others and for the deep care she gave to...

Sep 24, 2026

Luther Lewis Spires, age 94, of Pine Hill, Alabama passed away September 24, 2026 at his home. He was born July 28, 1932 in Dublin, Georgia to Lewis Ashley and Mary Turner Spires.

Luther shared 73 happy years of marriage with Evelyn and was a devoted member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. Affectionately known as "Mr. Luther"...

Sep 24, 2026

Graveside services for Mr. John C. Pitts Jr., 77, will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Dublin Memorial Gardens with Rev. Robbie Passmore and Mr. Stanley Johnson officiating.

The family will receive friends on Monday, September 28th, from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will...

Sep 24, 2026

Benjamin Thomas Woodard, known as Benjamin, passed away on September 24, 2026, in Macon, Georgia. He was born on January 10, 1992, in Macon, Georgia.

Benjamin lived a life marked by love, faith, and purpose. He was the beloved son of Thomas and Kathy Woodard, who cherished him deeply throughout his life. He was also the treasured...

Sep 23, 2026

Ginger Watson Carter, known as Ginger, age 60, of East Dublin, Georgia, passed away on September 23, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1966, in Dublin, Georgia, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and the many relationships she nurtured with kindness and care.

Ginger was the beloved wife of Rickey...

Sep 19, 2026

Wanza Sheppard Soles, lovingly known as Wanza, passed away on September 19, 2026, in Dublin, Georgia, at the age of 96.

Born on July 15, 1930, in Dawsonville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Herbert Sheppard Sr. and Avis Keen Sheppard. Wanza lived a long and meaningful life marked by faith, devotion to family,...

Sep 17, 2026

CMSGT (Retired) David C. Heath, age 88, of Euharlee, GA, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, surrounded by love and faith.

Born August 15, 1938, in Fair Haven, Vermont, alongside his twin sister, David grew up deeply rooted in his Green Mountain heritage, always guided by the principles of God, family, and country. His entrepreneurial spirit...

Sep 12, 2026

Mitchell Elton Frost Jr., passed away on September 12, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 63.

Born on December 19, 1962, in Millen, Georgia, Mitchell lived a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and a deep appreciation for the people around him. He was the son of the late Mitchell Elton Frost Sr. He was...

Sep 11, 2026

Betty Frances Dominy passed away on September 11, 2026, in Dublin, Georgia, at the age of 86.

Frances was born on August 2, 1940, in Dublin, Georgia, to the late Robert Mills Clements and Joe Belle Watson Clements. She was a lifelong resident of the Dublin area and carried with her throughout her life a deep love...

Sep 6, 2026

Robin S. Ripperger, age 58 of Dexter passed away on September 6, 2026 at her home. She was the daughter of the late James O. Beasley and Rosa Vell Kemp Beasley. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and retired from YKK after 25 years of service. She was formerly employed at P. L. Garments also.

Sep 6, 2026

Douglas Lamar Vaughan, known lovingly to family and friends as Chappie, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Dublin, Georgia, at the age of 80.

He was born on September 26, 1945, in Macon, Georgia, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, faith, and service. Chappie was a Christian and a faithful member...

Sep 6, 2026

Betty Joyce Coleman Brown age 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 5, 2026. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2026 in the Mary Whitaker Townsend Chapel of Townsend Funeral Home at 1:00 with visitation held on hour prior. The burial will follow at Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. ...

Sep 5, 2026

Joyce M. Burney passed away on September 5, 2026, in Vidalia, Georgia, at the age of 82.

Born on June 9, 1944, in Dublin, Georgia, Joyce lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and steady grace. She preceded in death by her parents, the late B.A. Moore and May Bell Alligood Evans, and a sister, Joan Goza....

Sep 4, 2026

Linda H. Mallette, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Dublin, Georgia, at the age of 82. Born on October 5, 1943, in Wrightsville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late WD and Orea Howell.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jimmy Mallette, and by her parents, WD and Orea Howell. She is...

Sep 2, 2026

Mary Lynn Reid, known to everyone as Lynn, passed away on September 2, 2026, in Dublin, Georgia, at the age of 78.

Lynn was born on July 17, 1948, in Eastman, Georgia, to the late S.J. and Velma Pridgen Grubbs. She lived a life marked by love, devotion, and a warm spirit that touched the hearts of...

Sep 2, 2026

Mary Ann Moore, known to family and friends as Ann, passed away on September 2, 2026, in Macon, Georgia, at the age of 80.

Ann was born on November 5, 1945, in Dublin, Georgia, to the late John Robert and Lorriene English Durden. She lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and quiet strength, and...