Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dublin, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Orian Thomas Tarpley, Jr.

Orian Thomas Tarpley, Jr.

Feb 8, 2025

Orian Thomas Tarpley, Jr., known affectionately as Thomas to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on April 30, 1943, in Dublin, Georgia, Thomas was a lifelong resident who cherished his roots and the people of his hometown.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Orian...

Gladys Ballard Graham Aaron

Gladys Ballard Graham Aaron

Feb 7, 2025

Services for Gladys Ballard Graham Aaron of Dublin will be held 11:00 Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at First Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 AM until funeral time. Dr. Cliff Morris and Dr. Darrell Paulk will officiate. Burial will follow in Dublin Memorial Gardens.

David Ballard, Andy Ballard, John Ballard, Doug Ballard, Rob...

Bobby Coleman

Bobby Coleman

Feb 1, 2025

Bobby Coleman passed away on February 1, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born in Cadwell, Georgia, on April 22, 1930, to the late Dave and Geneva Hobbs Coleman.   Things were hard during the time he came up, but Bobby always strived to do better each step of the way.  He was a farmer and for many...

Fred Daniel Aldrich

Fred Daniel Aldrich

Jan 30, 2025

Mr. Fred Daniel Aldrich, age 91, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Mr. Aldrich was born September 12, 1933 in Doland, South Dakota; he was preceded in death by his parents, the late Ira Aldrich and Dorothy Coopersmith Aldrich; his wife, Donna Ball Aldrich; a grandson, Austin Hart and three siblings, Phyllis Salyer, Odell "Buzz" Aldrich and...

Roy Lamar Loftin

Roy Lamar Loftin

Jan 30, 2025

Roy Lamar Loftin, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, in Dublin, GA. Born on September 13, 1942, in Augusta, GA, Roy was a man whose life was marked by devotion to his family, his faith, and his community.

Roy was predeceased by his father, Roy W. Loftin, his mother, Emmie Sue Strickland Loftin, and his brothers,...

Johnny Foskey

Johnny Foskey

Jan 27, 2025

Johnny Tilt Foskey, age 72, of Toomsboro, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025.

Mr. Foskey was born July 4, 1952 in Dublin, Georgia.  He was married to Helen Harrison Foskey for 52 years.  He retired from BASF Corporation where he worked many years as a Lab Technician.  Together they enjoyed camping, working in the yards and...

Becky (Lake)  Crosby

Becky (Lake) Crosby

Jan 24, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Lake Crosby went to her Heavenly home with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Becky was born on November 16, 1950, in Dublin, Georgia to the late Emmett Lake and Nina Shannon Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Jimmy Crosby, and a brother, Steve...

Donald Robert Avery

Donald Robert Avery

Jan 23, 2025

Donald Robert (Don) Avery of Dublin, Georgia went home to be with his Creator and Redeemer on January 23, 2025, at the age of 68.  Born on December 21, 1956, in Peoria, Illinois, Don was the son of Robert F. Avery and Helen Dodds Avery.  Don's life is a testament to love, honor, and faith in Jesus Christ, qualities...

Janice Powell Donaldson

Janice Powell Donaldson

Jan 21, 2025

Janice Powell Donaldson, age 89, of Augusta, GA passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2025, in St Joseph's Hospital, Reading, PA.   There will be a Memorial Service at 11 am at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Augusta, GA on Wednesday, January 29th with interment to be held at 4 pm at Northview Cemetery in Dublin, GA.

Janice was...

Mary Margaret Murphree Willis

Mary Margaret Murphree Willis

Jan 17, 2025

Mary Margaret Murphree Willis of Doraville, departed for her heavenly home Friday, January 17, 2025.

Ms. Willis was born in Meridian, MS to the late Leland Charles Murphree, Sr. and Ethel Louise Green Murphree.

Mary Margaret was also preceded in death by her brother, Leland Charles Murphree, Jr.

She graduated from Gainesville High...

Jobeth Barrett Dukes

Jobeth Barrett Dukes

Jan 16, 2025

Jobeth Barrett Dukes died peacefully at her home in Hammock Bay in Freeport, Florida on January 16, 2025, at the age of 74.

Mrs. Dukes was born in Thomasville, Georgia on August 23, 1950, to Joe and Freddie Barrett. Jobeth attended Dublin High School where she played in the band, was on the yearbook staff, and on...

Sandra Myers Knight

Sandra Myers Knight

Jan 15, 2025

Sandra Myers Knight, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on January 15, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on December 24, 1941, in Cadwell, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of the late William Etheridge Myers and Geneva Warren Myers. Sandra's life was a testament to love, selflessness, and faith, qualities that she embodied every day.

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Ann Russell Buckins

Ann Russell Buckins

Jan 14, 2025

Patricia Ann Russell Buckins, age 81, passed away January 14,2025. Mrs. Buckins was born May 30, 1943, in Savannah, GA to the late William Bill Russell and Marie Johnston Russell.

Her family relocated to Dublin, GA where she later graduated from Dexter High School. Ann attended Marsh Business College in Atlanta, GA where she met the love...

Claudia Theresa (Acree)  Allen

Claudia Theresa (Acree) Allen

Jan 13, 2025

Claudia Theresa Acree Allen, age 78, of Dublin, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Mrs. Allen was born in Gainsville, Florida on September 10, 1946, to the late Alfred Acree and the late Inez Turner Acree. She retired from the Dublin City School system and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dublin. She...

Wayne Coleman

Wayne Coleman

Jan 11, 2025

Willard Wayne Coleman, known affectionately as Wayne to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, just one day after celebrating his 90th birthday. Born on January 10, 1935, in Dublin, Georgia, Wayne was the beloved son of the late Joseph Henry Coleman and Mary Ethel Wyatt Coleman.

Wayne was preceded in death by...

Murry "Mac" Allen Chappell, Jr.

Murry "Mac" Allen Chappell, Jr.

Jan 10, 2025

Murry Allen Chappell Jr., "Mac", a successful business owner of Downtown Service Center for over fifty years and a lifelong resident of Dublin, Georgia, passed away on January 10, 2025.

Mac is preceded in death by his father, Murray Allen Chappell; mother, Margarette Hodges Chappell; sister, Annelle Chappell; and brother, Robert Chappell. He is survived by his...

Robert "Bob" Charles Chappell

Robert "Bob" Charles Chappell

Jan 9, 2025

Robert "Bob" Charles Chappell, 67, passed away on January 9th, 2025 at his residence.

Bob was born May 5th, 1957, in Dublin, Ga. He is preceded in death by his parents, Murray Allen Chappell and Margarette Hodges Chappell, sister Anella Chappell. Bob is survived by his son, Robert Charles Chappell Jr. (Tiffany), and daughter, Shelley Elizabeth Chappell....

Annie Louise (Bryan)  Mullis

Annie Louise (Bryan) Mullis

Jan 8, 2025

Annie Louise Bryan Mullis, age 90, of Dexter, passed away on January 8, 2025.

Mrs. Mullis was born in Bleckley County on September 30, 1934, to the late David Jackson Bryan, Jr., and the late Ida Corrine Hatcher Bryan. At the age of five, her parents purchased a farm in Dexter, Georgia, where she learned the value...

Michael Galbreath

Michael Galbreath

Jan 6, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Michael Paul Galbreath, age 59, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Mary Whitaker Townsend Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bill Crooms and Rev. Paul Wilkes officiating. Burial will follow at Snowhill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Galbreath was born January 31, 1965 in Dublin, Georgia; he was preceded in...

Lavelle "Deedy" (Deloach)  Fitzgerald

Lavelle "Deedy" (Deloach) Fitzgerald

Jan 2, 2025

Lavelle DeLoach "Deedy" Fitzgerald, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the age of 98 in Dublin, GA. Born on December 24, 1926, in Hagan, GA, she was a daughter to the late Lattie Eugene DeLoach and Lilla Myrtice Knight Jones. Deedy was the cherished wife of the late Mack Fitzgerald, with...

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