Obituaries

Aug 30, 2021

Dorothy Jerrell Sams, age 80, of Bonaire, formerly of Dublin, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Mrs. Sams was born in Ware County on July 8, 1941, to the late James Russell and Cora Lee Carter. She was a homemaker and member of the Dublin Church of Christ. She loved gardening, cooking, and watching SCI-Fi shows...

Aug 30, 2021

Michael Lee Kennedy, age 65, of Dublin, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Mr. Kennedy was born in Laurens County on July 20, 1956, to the late Billy and Evelyn Lee Kennedy. He was a 1974 graduate of Dublin High School and a graduate of Middle GA College. He was a sales clerk at Great American...

Aug 29, 2021

Mr. Don Wilson Bracewell, age 81, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Fairview Park Hospital.

Mr. Bracewell was born on January 27, 1940, in Laurens County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Clarence Bracewell and Grace Snellgrove Bracewell; wife, Dollie Cooper Bracewell; two sisters, Joyce Bracewell McNair and Glenda Bracewell Garnto,...

Aug 29, 2021

Blu Shane Ratley, Jr., age 40, of Tennille, passed away on August 29, 2021.

Mr. Ratley was born in Baldwin County on September 30, 1980, and was a self-employed contractor. He is preceded in death by a sister, Candice Spivey.

Survivors include his father, Blu Shane Ratley, Sr., of Tennille, and mother, Carolyn Brooks Ratley,...

Aug 29, 2021

Angelia B. Bradley, age 75, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Mrs. Bradley was born in Laurens County and was the daughter of the late Jim E. and Gladys Brantley. She was of the Baptist faith and a retired Cosmetologist.

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

Aug 29, 2021

William "Bill" Elbert Smith, Jr., age 58, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Mr. Smith was a 1980 graduate of East Laurens High School and spent his younger years playing softball and coaching sports with his children. Bill spent his career in plumbing and electrical sales; working many years at Dublin Plumbing & Electric...

Aug 28, 2021

Andy Price, age 44, of East Dublin, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Andy was born in Laurens County on July 11, 1977. He was employed at Robins Air Force Base and had a passion for older model cars. He was a dedicated and loving son, brother, and friend.

He was preceded in death...

Aug 28, 2021

Fern Buchan Roberts was born on September 23, 1938, in Wray, Georgia.  She worked as a Soda Hop at the Union Pharmacy where she and her husband met. Fern married Billy Roberts in January of 1955, at the age of 16. Fern and Billy have been married for 66 years. Throughout her life she worked as a Telephone Operator,...

Aug 26, 2021

Jacqueline Morgan Davis, age 94, of Dublin, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2021.

Mrs. Davis was born in Laurens County on May 28, 1927, to the late David and Katie Veal Morgan. She retired after working many dedicated years at Fairview Park Hospital, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

Aug 25, 2021

Geneva Mae Smith, age 77, of Adrian, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Mrs. Smith was born in Laurens County on November 14, 1943, to the late Henry and Hatty Crabb Smith. She was a member of the Scott Church of Christ and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

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Aug 24, 2021

Joey Ronald Beard, age 63, of East Dublin, died on August 24, 2021, at Community Hospice of Vidalia.

Joey was a 1978 graduate of East Laurens High School and also attended Dublin High School. While attending Dublin High, Joey was #76 on the football team and was inducted in 2019 into the Dublin Football Hall of Fame....

Aug 23, 2021

Mary Kay Smith, age 76, of Rentz, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021.

Ms. Smith was born in Laurens County on January 3, 1945, to the late Melt and Dessie Watson. She was a lifetime member of Rentz Baptist Church, as well as a member of the choir and WMU ministries. Mary Kay retired from Claxton...

Aug 23, 2021

Cynthia Ann Thomas, age 61, of Dexter, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021.

Cindi was born on September 5, 1959, in Laurens County. She was a member of the Dexter Assembly of God and truly had a servant's heart. She had the gift of hospitality and adored h er family, especially her grandkids.  She was preceded...

Aug 23, 2021

Mrs. Anne Shearouse Smith, age 87, of Dublin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Smith was born in Edison, Georgia, on May 28, 1934, to the late Henry Grady Shearouse and the late Byrdice Askew Shearouse. She was a successful caterer and owner...

Aug 22, 2021

Jimmy E. Watts, age 48, of Rockledge, passed away on August 22, 2021.

Mr. Watts was born July 28, 1973, in Toombs County. He was employed with Parker Hannifin for 22 years and he attended Graham Memorial Church of the Nazarene. He loved racing, deep-sea fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. Jimmy was preceded in...

Aug 22, 2021

William Henry Cranford, Sr., age 88, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Mr. Cranford was born in Bibb County on January 26, 1933, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of Poplar Springs North Baptist Church and retired from Delta Life Insurance. He enjoyed traveling and spending...

Aug 20, 2021

Services for Andrew Elwyn Hall, Jr. age 69 of East Dublin, will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Rev. Matt Haywood and Rev. Brian Allen will officiate.  The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Hall was a member...

Aug 20, 2021

Sara Jo Kearce White West, age 85 of East Dublin, passed away at her home Friday, August 20, 2021.  Mrs. West was born in McRae, to the late John Jackson Kearce and the late Willie Pearl Rawlins Kearce. She graduated from McRae-Helena High School.  After school, she worked in McRae at a dime store and at Roydon Wear making...

Aug 19, 2021

Evelyn Sheffield Alligood, age 95, of Dexter, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

Mrs. Alligood was born on June 25, 1926, in Dexter, Georgia, to the late Walter F. and Ida Mae Sheffield. Throughout her lifetime, she helped pioneer many beautification projects in Dexter and served as the first Grand Marshall of the Dexter Christmas parade....

Aug 18, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Brown, age 79, of East Dublin, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 following a brief illness.

Mrs. Brown was born October 22, 1941 in Dublin, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, the late Loomis "Shine" Alligood and her brother, Ray Alligood. She was a graduate of Dexter High School and attended...