All Obituaries

Nancy Lee Dixon Cochran, age 78, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, in Atlanta, GA.   On August 1, 1945, Nancy was born to the late Albert Leonard Dixon and the late Nell Batey Dixon of Dublin, GA. She is survived by her husband Tony Griss of Myrtle Beach, SC; her daughter Cherie Gray Oerting (Dan) of Marietta, GA; a sister, Patsy Dixon Foberg (Ken) of Charleston, SC; a nephew, Will LaRoche (Kristy) of Moxee, WA; and an aunt, Doris Batey Dollar of...

Vickie Lynn Frost, aged 71, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, after a difficult battle with multiple illnesses. Vic was born on March 13, 1953, and was a lifelong resident of Dublin and Laurens County. He was the son of Marshall Elton Frost and Ina Re Jones Frost Swinson, and stepfather, A. P. Swinson, who all preceded him in death.  Vic was also loved by two older brothers, now deceased, James Frost, and his wife, Iris, and Mitchell Frost. Vic was a graduate of East Laurens High...

Funeral services for Mr. William Carl Glover, age 90, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 26, 2024 in the chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Wade Williams officiating. Mr. Glover was born March 3, 1934 in Norristown, Georgia; he was preceded in death by his parents, the late William Howard Glover and Ada Bell Hudson Glover, a daughter, Tammie Logan and two sisters, Virginia Stevens and Gail Parrish. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as a welder for...

Richard Howard Haralson, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024, in Dublin, Georgia. Born on July 17, 1930, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Ozzie Howard Haralson and Mary Etta Waters Haralson, Richard's life was a testament to his unwavering dedication to family, service, and community. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Kimple Haralson and his brother-in-law, Herb Mullis.  Richard's legacy began in his hometown, where he was raised...

Annette S. Beall, age 91, a longtime resident of Dublin, Georgia, passed away peacefully on her birthday, April 13. She was born to the late Mackey and Vera Sears in Cedar Grove, Georgia. Her siblings, Gladys Ethridge and Jack Sears, and her daughter, Suzanne Stewart, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Lewis Smith, of Jacksonville, Florida; her grandchildren, Daniel (Bessie) Stewart, Steve Smith, Jonathan (Diana) Smith, David (Ellen) Smith, Joanna (Neil) Vitro, and...

Walton Ottie Lumley, age 87, passed away on April 15, 2024, in Louisville, Georgia. He was born on March 19, 1937, in Soperton, Georgia, to the late Ottie Walton Lumley and Sallie Lee Rawlins Lumley. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Tifton, Tommy, Bill, Raymond, and James Lumley, and his sister, Lena Thigpen Kennedy. He is survived by his children, Paula (Wally) Tanner, Melinda (Rob) Phillips, Louis (Brenda) Lumley, and Diane (Jody) Brooks; his sisters, Annie Davies and...

Roy Cowart, age 99, of Valdosta, Ga. entered his heavenly home on April 16, 2024.  He was born in Adel, Ga. on December 19, 1924, to the late Thomas Watson and Pearlie McQuaig Cowart. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 75 years, Letha Sutton Cowart; his brothers, Raymond, T.W., Jairus, Myron, and Claude; as well as his sisters; Sarah, Clyde, and Madelon. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Roy Glenn and Darlene Cowart of Dublin; his...

Benjamine “Bennie” Roscoe Hammock, passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 74. Bennie was a lifelong resident of Dublin, Georgia, born on July 21, 1949, to the late Roscoe and Olean Cauley Hammock. Bennie was a loving husband to his wife, Sue Hammock, and to his children, Lee Hammock, Dwayne Hammock, and Stephanie (Jeff) Wright. His role as a loving daddy extended to his role as a doting Papa to his grandchildren: Bennie Lee "Jr." Hammock, David Hammock, Nicholas...

Christy Ann Graham, age 49, of East Dublin, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Fairview Park Hospital. Graveside services for Ms. Graham will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Pleasant Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Ms. Graham was born in Laurens County to the late Charles Elliot Graham and the late Joyce Phyllis Tanner Graham. She graduated from East Laurens High School in 1993 and later became a nurse. She was the proud founder and owner of Believe Boutique....

W.O. Payne (Woody)of Dublin passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8th, 2024, at Addington Place. Mr. Payne was born on March 30, 1935, to Woodrow Wilson and Maggie (Nobles) Payne of Allentown. Woody graduated from Dudley High School, where he met his future wife, Janice Watson Payne. Soon after marrying, he was accepted into the final class of the machinist apprenticeship program at Warner Robins Air Force Base, where he later finished first in his class. His gift as a talented machinist...