The Obituary Section

Brian Williams

, Georgia

August 1, 1979 — May 10, 2026

Brian Joseph Williams passed away on May 11 2026 at the age of 46 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 02 1979 in Warner Robins Georgia. He is survived by his son Jacob Williams Gabi Ramsey and his daughter Brianna Williams companion Nikki Williams mother Joette Covington father Danny Williams Debra siblings Brandon Williams Christina and Meredith Rizer Doug and several nieces and nephews. Brian was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting fishing and riding motorcycles. Brian was a self employed construction worker. Graveside services will be held at 200 PM on Friday May 15 2026 at Dublin Memorial Gardens. Brians family will receive friends on Friday one hour prior to service time at Dublin Memorial Gardens. Please visit www.townsendfuneralhome.com for service updates and to sign the online memorial register.

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Bessie Rogers Harvill

, Georgia

She was born December 12 1932 in Dublin Georgia and lived her life with a spirit that touched everyone who knew her. Bessie Lou was the daughter of the late Jim and Della Mullis Bass. She carried the values of hard work kindness and devotion throughout her life and she will be remembered as a spirited thoughtful and loving woman whose presence brought warmth to her family and friends. Bessie Lou was preceded in death by her husband Joe Rogers and by her daughter Jean Cannon. She also grieved the loss of a granddaughter Jennifer Gay and a greatgrandson Brandyn Blizzard. Though she experienced profound losses in her lifetime she remained a source of strength and grace for those around her. She is survived by her son Jimmy Rogers and his wife Deborah and her daughter Joette Rogers Harvey and her husband Robbie her grandchildren Leigh Ann Wood Amy Kimbell…

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Douglas Bryant

, Georgia

Survivors include his brother Greg Bryant Karen of Eatonton nieces and nephews John Bryant Nina and Luke Bryant and many extended family members.

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Emma Williams

, Georgia

May 11, 2026

Emma Lou Williams passed away on May 12 2026 in Dublin Georgia at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16 1936 in Uvalda Georgia to the late Jay and Emma Gillis Moseley. Emma Lou lived a life marked by devotion to her family quiet strength and a warm spirit that touched all who knew her. She was a woman whose presence brought comfort and whose kindness left a lasting impression on her loved ones and friends alike. Emma Lou was preceded in death by her beloved husband Franklin Williams as well as her sisters Grace Callahan and Eula Edwards and her brothers Roscoe Moseley Newton Moseley and Alex Moseley. She is survived by her son Chris Williams and his wife April of Dublin Georgia and her daughter Marsha McDaniel and her husband George of Newnan Georgia. She is also survived by her…

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Ethel Mae Oneal

, Georgia

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Mae Shewmake O'Neal of Rentz, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11 AM at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1601 South Poplar Springs Road in Dublin.Ethel Mae Shewmake was born on February 8, 1928, in Rentz, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Lucion and May Etta Shewmake. She departed this life peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. T. J. O'Neal and her daughter, Joanne O’Neal Butler, and grandchildren, Cedric O'Neal, Nadetta Johnson, Travion Wright, and Timothy O'Neal.Mrs. Ethel O’Neal leaves behind to cherish 11 children. Kenneth, Jeffrey, T.J. Jr., and Essie O'Neal of Dublin, Sharon (Ronald) Carswell of Snellville, Edith, Brenda, Claudette of Rentz, Bobby (Robert) Milliner of Windsor, Connecticut, and Gwendolyn (Leon) Johnson of Cadwell. She also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and a…

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Harlow Grace Chambers

, Georgia

Celebration of Life services for Harlow Grace Chambers will be held at 3:00 PM at Central Baptist Church, 706 Hayes Street, Dublin, Georgia. Interment will follow at Dudley Memorial Cemetery in Dublin, Georgia. The repast will be held at Central Baptist Church fellowship hall.Harlow Grace Chambers, lovingly known as “My Little Strawberry Girl,” was born on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Macon, Georgia. Though her time on earth was brief, Harlow touched the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her. She had the sweetest little soul and a beautiful way of expressing herself through her eyes. One of her favorite places was resting peacefully in her mother’s lap, surrounded by love and comfort. Harlow also enjoyed watching Moana and other television shows that brought joy and calm to her little world.She peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Children’s Hospital of Atlanta. She was preceded in…

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Randall Hawkins

, Georgia

Funeral services for Mr. Randall “Randy”Hawkins, of Marietta, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2 PM at the Antioch Baptist Church, 133 Trilby Street in Wrightsville. Reverend Norman Roberts will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery.Randall Hawkins, son of the late Sammie Lee Hawkins, Sr., and Emmie Brint Hawkins was born on Wednesday. July 15, 1964, in Wrightsville, Georgia. He attended the public schools of Johnson County. At an early age he professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Antioch Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Lester Linder.Randy was a skilled and hardworking professional who faithfully operated a moving company for more than 25 years. Known for his strong work ethic, dependable spirit, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life, he earned the respect of colleagues, customers, and friends throughout his career. Randy took pride in helping…

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