Obituaries

May 8, 2021

Edgar Ray Blanchett, 76, of Dublin, entered into the Joy of the Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2021, while surrounded by his wife and children.

Mr. Blanchett was born in White Sulphur Springs, VA but moved to Dublin as a teenager, and for more than 60 years has called Dublin his home. He was a 1962 honor...

May 7, 2021

Billy Drew Fordham, age 62, of East Dublin, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021.

Mr. Fordham was born in Laurens County on June 16, 1958, to the late Elton and Joyce Graham Fordham. He lived in Garfield, GA for many years and worked at Crider and also as an electrician. Mr. Fordham returned to Dublin where...

May 5, 2021

On Wednesday, May 05, 2021, Nicholas Vance Harden, loving husband, father of three, and grandfather of five went to join our Heavenly Father.

Nick was born on March 10, 1961, in Macon, Georgia to Ronald and Betty Harden.

Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years Carol Harden; son, Jason Harden (Kiley) of Dublin; daughter,...

May 3, 2021

Warren "Chris" Bryant, age 51, of Rentz, passed away on May 3, 2021.

Born in Laurens County, Chris was a family man and loved his family and extended family deeply. He was always there for anyone that needed to talk. Chris never thought twice about saying "I love you". He served 4 years in the United States...

May 2, 2021

Helen M. Davis of Fort Myers, Florida passed away in Dublin, Georgia on May 2, 2021.

Born in Inez, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Gladys Preece Blankenship. She was a member of Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church. Helen was a lifelong homemaker and her favorite job was being a grandmother. She was a...

May 1, 2021

Kelby Dane Bryant, age 45, of Dublin, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Kelby was born in Laurens County on April 25, 1976, and was a graduate of West Laurens High School. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church and was an avid football and NASCAR fan.  He was employed with Steel Fab and was...

May 1, 2021

Sandra Stevens McCollough was a caring wife, mother, Mamaw, sister, and friend. She left this world following an extended illness on May 1, 2021, at age 72.

She is preceded in death by her parents - Prentice and Ozelle Mullis, two loving husbands Jimmie Stevens and David McCollough, sister Dianne Brown, brother Glynn Mullis, and niece Shelly...

Apr 28, 2021

Ginny S. Brown, age 63, of Dexter, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Mrs. Brown was born in Laurens County on March 16, 1958. She was a member of Dexter Baptist Church and employed with the Dr. Boles office as a medical technician. Ginny enjoyed working in her yard and spending time with her grandchildren.  She...

Apr 27, 2021

Marion Coleman Dixon, age 86, of East Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Scott Nursing Home and Rehab.

Mrs. Dixon was born in Laurens County on February 28, 1935, to the late Gerald and Evelyn Miller Coleman. Mrs. Dixon co-owned Hal- Mar Ceramics with her husband, the late David H. Dixon Sr., for over...

Apr 26, 2021

Glenda Kay Mullis Brown, age 71, of Cadwell, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at her home.

Glenda was the daughter of the late Alvoid Mullis and Louise Wilkins Mullis. Glenda was a LPN and started her nursing career at Claxton Hospital in Dublin before serving with Dr. Quentin Price for many years and retiring from...

Apr 25, 2021

On Sunday, April 25, 2021, Robert Howard Gregory, Sr., loving husband and father of two children, passed away peacefully at the age of 95.  Robert, also known as "Bob" and "Howard" by his family, was born on November 20, 1925 in Blackshear, Georgia, as the seventh of ten children of Albert and Mary Gregory.

Mr. Gregory served...

Apr 22, 2021

Carolyn Elizabeth Turner, age 73, of Dublin, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

Services will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary of Jefferson Street Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service hour. Burial will follow in Dublin Memorial Gardens. Pastor Kyle Giddens will officiate....

Apr 21, 2021

James "Jimmy" Edward Passmore, 81, of Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Passmore was born in Laurens County on September 28, 1939, to the late John Benuard Passmore and the late Sybil Ussery Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Rickey...

Apr 20, 2021

Barbara Harden McDaniel, age 80, of Dublin, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held, Friday, April 23, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurens County. Dr. Paul Cowles...

Apr 19, 2021

James Earl Beall, age 90, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Serenity Place.

Born on March 8, 1931, Earl was the son of the late R.W. Beall and late Lillian Torrance Beall.  He joined the Air Force after high school and served during the Korean War.

Upon returning home from his military service,...

Apr 18, 2021

Joy R. Davidson, age 86, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021.

Born and raised in Dublin, Joy married Bobby, who was in the Air Force, and traveled around the country while raising three children. When Bobby retired they returned to Dublin. Joy worked as a registrar at the courthouse and then at Werden Co....

Apr 18, 2021

Hilda Lucile Jernigan, age 90, of Kathleen, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Jernigan was born in Laurens County on November 12, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Walter James Register and the late Faustine Faircloth Register. She retired from K-Mart and was a loving mother, grandmother, and...

Apr 17, 2021

Charles E. Davidson, age 89, of Dexter, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

Charles Davidson was born to the late Cossie and Lily Davidson on March 25, 1932. He served honorably in the United States Air Force and then in the Air National Guard. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia.

Mr....

Apr 16, 2021

Rose Holmes Shoptaw, age 89, of Dublin, passed away on April 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Shoptaw was born in Laurens County on November 19, 1931, to the late Thurman and Rita Mae Holmes. She was an educator for many years and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Dublin. Mrs. Shoptaw...

Apr 16, 2021

Gregory Harrelson, age 65, of Dublin, passed away peacefully at his daughters residence on Friday, April 16, 2021.

Mr. Harrelson was born in Dublin to the late Mr. Eugene Harrelson and Mrs. Francis Harrelson. He attended Dublin High School and was of the graduating class of 1974. He played baseball and football for the Fighting Irish and...