Obituaries

May 3, 2025

Joseph Foster Sims, Sr. age 85, of Stockbridge, GA, passed away on May 3, 2025.

Mr. Sims was born on July 24, 1939, in Florence, SC, to the late Jolley and Flora Mae Hutcheson Sims. He was a retired veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country with pride and dedication.

He is survived...

Apr 26, 2025

Cary Bentz, age 60, of Dublin, passed away on April 26, 2025.

Mr. Bentz was born in Chicago, IL, on June 1, 1964, to the late Wallace and Joann Alberson Bentz. Cary was self-employed as a carpenter most of his life and was truly a "jack of all trades". He was loved by everyone and was always...

Apr 24, 2025

Paula Watson Faircloth, age 61, of Rentz, GA., passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Faircloth was born in Dublin, GA on February 19, 1964, to the late Curtis Ray Watson and the late Helen Dukes Ware. Paula was a graduate of Mercer University and was employed as an Insurance Representative...

Apr 23, 2025

Ross Gearinger, age 77, of Dublin, GA, passed away on April 23, 2025. Ross was from Chattanooga, Tennessee. He graduated from East Tennessee State University, in Johnson City, Tennessee, and Sam Houston State University, in Huntsville, Texas. He was a career employee of the Georgia Department of Corrections from 1975-2017. He was a member of Pine Forest Methodist Church,...

Apr 22, 2025

Johnnie "Joni" H. Lawrence, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 89 in Dublin, GA. Born on September 5, 1935, in Macon, GA, Joni was the cherished daughter of the late John and Margaret Tanner Horton. Her life was a testament to the power of faith, the warmth of...

Apr 21, 2025

Dalio Joseph Uliano, 97, passed away on Monday morning, April 21, 2025 peacefully surrounded by his family.

" I wasn't born in the South, but I got here as fast as I could".

D. Joseph Uliano

Mr. Uliano came to Dublin, Ga. In 1953 as a textile chemist and laboratory manager of Textile...

Apr 20, 2025

Woodrow W. Pennington, Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 77. He was born on June 29, 1947, in Laurens, South Carolina, to the late Woodrow W. Pennington Sr. and Lola Mae Hughes Pennington.

He was a dedicated carpenter and took...

Apr 16, 2025

Elouise Crumley Franks, age 89, of East Dublin, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 11, 1935, in Eastman, GA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Clyde and Nina Belle Cook Crumley. Elouise was predeceased by her beloved husband, George Franks, and her dear sister, Louise Kight.

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Apr 16, 2025

Marilyn Angela Freeman Dailey Vaughan, age 69, passed away on April 16, 2025, in her hometown of Dublin, Georgia. Born on September 17, 1955, to the late Marion Ray Freeman and Madelyn Durden Freeman, Marilyn's life was a testament to her enduring kindness and unwavering commitment to her loved ones.

Marilyn was a proud graduate of Dublin...

Apr 12, 2025

Mr. John Ernest Johnson, age 64, passed away at his home April 12, 2025 following an extended illness. In June 2024, he made a joyful profession of Faith.

Mr. Johnson was born November 9, 1960 in Dublin, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herschel and Mary Lou Pool Johnson, his brother Herman Johnson, and...

Apr 11, 2025

Dr. James L. Richardson Jr. passed away Friday, April 11 at 3 p.m. Dr. Richardson, 89, was born in Lerty, Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother Alma Eileen Joiner Richardson of Dudley, father, the late James Luttrell Richardson of Luttrellville, Va. and wife the late Ouida Hendley Richardson of Vienna, Ga. He is survived...

Apr 9, 2025

Gary Luman Holmes, passed away on April 09, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born in Dublin, Georgia, on December 18, 1958, to the late Luman Holmes and Annette Parker.  Gary was retired from Dublin Construction and was an avid outdoorsman.

Gary was a simple man who loved the simple things in life. He enjoyed...

Apr 8, 2025

Mr. Dolan Edward Woods, Sr. passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He was 77 years young.

He was preceded in death by his father, John L. Woods; his mother, Betty Jo Cheek; step-father, Clay Cheek, and brothers, John L. Woods Jr. and Kenneth Woods.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Martha...

Apr 6, 2025

Mr. James Mallory Evans, age 78, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Mr. Evans was born February 21, 1947 in Bleckley County, Georgia; he was preceded in death by his parents, the late Herbert Evans and Louise Battle Evans; four brothers, Herbert "Red" Evans, Hobert "Buddy" Evans, Wendell Evans and Truitt Evans and two sisters, Mildred Brown...

Apr 1, 2025

Francis Xavier Diana Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Southland Healthcare in Dublin, GA. Born June 11, 1958, Francis was the son of the late Francis and Patsy Reeves Diana. Affectionately known as Frankie, he found a family at Jefferson Street Baptist Church.

He was also preceded in death by his...

Apr 1, 2025

Clark Blackman James Ferry, passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 82. He was an Army Veteran from 1962-1965. He received many awards and accommodations during his service. He was assigned to the First Battle Group, First Infantry United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. Clark excelled as a ranger and he was assigned to teach...

Mar 30, 2025

Donna S. Lake, age 67, of Dublin, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, in her hometown of Dublin, Georgia. Born on August 30, 1957, Donna was the daughter of the late Don and Dawn Rabun Spivey.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Bruce Spivey.

She is survived...

Mar 30, 2025

Doris Thompson Peace passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in Clarkesville, GA, at the age of 87. Born on September 20, 1937, in Scott, GA, she was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her. The daughter of the late Harvey and Mattie Rowland Thompson, Doris was a cherished figure whose warmth and faith-filled spirit...

Mar 29, 2025

Helen Knight Fordham, age 86, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2025.

Helen was born October 15, 1938 in Dexter, Georgia; she was preceded in death by her parents, the late Alvin Knight, Sr. and Zettie Bell Knight, her husband, G.T. "Tim" Fordham, a daughter, Debbie Jones, a son, Richard Hatcher and several brothers and sisters. She was...

Mar 29, 2025

Steven Randolph Windham entered into the loving arms of Jesus on March 29, 2025, after an extended illness. Steve was born October 29, 1955 in Dublin, Georgia to Clovis Ray Windham and Elizabeth Johnson Windham.

Steve was a quiet soul who loved solitude. Those who took the time to know Steve knew he had a brilliant mind...