Obituaries

Aug 17, 2021

Steve Gregory Newsome, age 48, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Steve was a native of Laurens County and he enjoyed farming and carpentry work. He loved talking, working with animals, and cooking. He never met a stranger and loved spending time with his family. Steve was a current member of Olivet Baptist Church...

Aug 17, 2021

Debbie Davis Dawson, age 62, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Mrs. Dawson was born in Bibb County on June 4, 1959, to the late James "Jimmy" Davis, and Nellie Irene Ellis Davis. She was a graduate of East Laurens High School where she was a member of the Band of Gold. She was...

Aug 16, 2021

Jean Schumacher, age 83, of Rentz, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021.

Mrs. Schumacher was born in Laurens County on May 3, 1938, to the late Carris L. and Frances Woodard. She was a member of Rentz Baptist Church and retired from Don's Rentals. She enjoyed dancing, swimming, and spending time with her family.

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Aug 14, 2021

Roger Edward Horton, age 70, of Dublin went to his heavenly home on August 14, 2021.

Mr. Horton was born in Hazlehurst on April 24, 1951 to Mr. Wallace Edward Horton and Mrs. Bonnell Johns Horton. He was a retired Equipment Operator of 37 years for W.F. Jackson Construction.  His greatest love in life was his family...

Aug 12, 2021

Miss Ashley Marie Watson, age 36, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Miss Watson was born November 27, 1984, in Yuma, Arizona; she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lee Fred Watson, and Dorothy Cook Pierce.

She is survived by her parents, Steve and Angela Watson, a sister, Megan Watson (Chad McCullars), her doggie...

Aug 10, 2021

William ("Chet") Belcher, 88, died peacefully at home on August 10, 2021, having spent his recent days surrounded by his family. He was a sharecropper's son who entered this world in 1933 during the harsh years of the depression. Chet had eight brothers and sisters and they all worked in their daddy's fields from the time they could walk....

Aug 10, 2021

Glenda Faye Spivey McCranie, age 69, of Cadwell, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

Mrs. McCranie was born in Laurens County on January 4, 1952, to the late C.S. and Catherine Fountain Spivey. She was a member of Snowhill Baptist Church and retired from Bil Jo's. She loved her dogs, fishing, casinos, and going to the...

Aug 10, 2021

Joseph Edward May, Jr., age 75, of East Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

Mr. May was born on March 11, 1946, to the late Joseph Edward May, Sr., and the late Johnny May Powell. He was very patriotic and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in Vietnam. He enjoyed sitting at...

Aug 9, 2021

Graveside services for Johnnie H. Robinson Sr. of Dublin will be held at 10:00 AM, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Northview Cemetery.  Rev. Billy Glosson will officiate.

Mr. Robinson was born on April 22, 1930, to the late Horace and Josie Fuqua Robinson.  He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and attended First Christian...

Aug 9, 2021

Nancy Anna Ryals, age 64, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.

Anna was born September 22, 1956 in Lyons, Georgia; she was preceded in death by her parents, the late, Tommy Barber and Corinne Vann Barber and a brother, Joe Barber. She was retired as a registered nurse from Carl...

Aug 7, 2021

Gene Jones, age 80, entered into eternal rest at her home in Dublin, Georgia, Saturday, August 7, 2021, surrounded by family.  She was born January 21, 1941, Gloria Imogene Lewis, in Brewton Georgia.  She is pre-deceased by her parents Swain and Mattie Pearl Lewis, brother, Jack Lewis (Mary Frances), and sister Hazel Thigpen (Marion also deceased).  She is survived...

Aug 4, 2021

Ronald Gordon Hall, of Dry Branch, GA, passed away on August 4, 2021.

Ron was born on October 10, 1949, and was a self-employed blacksmith and horseshoer. He was featured in the PBS Documentary, "We Shall Remain", and was a Master Farrier. Mr. Hall was a member of the Georgia Professional Farrier's Association and the American Farrier's...

Aug 4, 2021

Joyce Baker Couey, age 92, of Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Couey was born on April 15, 1929, to the late Cleon Vickers Baker and the late Winnifred Kirkland Baker Pope. She worked many years as a registered nurse at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. She was...

Jul 30, 2021

David Lee Deal, 77, formerly of Miami, Florida, and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Viera Hospital, Melbourne, Florida. David was born in Canton, Ohio, and was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Evelyn Deal. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Thelma Driskell Deal, and his children David P. Deal (Nancy)...

Jul 30, 2021

Regina Dunn Conner, age 74, of Dublin, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021.

Ms. Conner was of the Baptist faith and retired from Fairview Park Hospital and the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center after many years of dedicated service. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Wolfe...

Jul 30, 2021

Mrs. Darien Hannah Garnto Mills, age 29, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Mills was born October 8, 1991 in Macon, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank & Rebecca Curry, Jerry Riggs and Patsy and Wilton Gilbert. She was a member of Cornerstone Assembly of God and was employed...

Jul 28, 2021

Robert James Branch, age 57, of Rockledge, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Mr. Branch was born in Laurens County on March 30, 1964, and was employed with Warner Robins Air Force Base. He was a lifetime member of Union Baptist Church and he loved playing music on all instruments. Robert loved his family and was...

Jul 28, 2021

Amanda Graham, age 53, of Rockledge, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Amanda was born in Laurens County on August 26, 1967, and was a 1987 graduate of West Laurens High School. She loved to sing and dance and was an avid fan of Loretta Lynn and George Jones.  Amanda's favorite...

Jul 27, 2021

Julian Stephen Moore, Jr., 85 of Dublin, GA passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, after a 10-year battle with cancer.

Steve was born on November 9, 1935, to Julian S. Moore and Pauline Gresham Moore.  He grew up in Hamilton, Georgia, and Gainesville Florida. Mr. Moore attended Gainesville High School and was a proud graduate of the...

Jul 26, 2021

William Dervis Arnold, Sr., age 77, of Dublin, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021.

Mr. Arnold was a native of Laurens County and was born on January 22, 1944, to the late William Green Arnold and the late Pearl Ussery Arnold. He was a member of East Dublin Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he...