Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC Obituaries

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Mr. Jackie Austin Hedrick will be held Friday, April 22, 2022 at 11:00AM. Location: Serenity Funeral Home Chapel 414 Telfair Street Dublin, Georgia. Interment will follow at Dublin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Phillip Brown will serve as eulogist.Mr. Jackie Austin Hedrick was born December 24, 1954 in Rainelle, West Virginia. Mr. Hedrick transitioned April 18, 2022 in Dublin, Georgia.Jackie was a loving brother and always put others before himself. He would give you the shirt off of his back and during his life here on earth, He made lots of friends and loved helping out anyone whenever he had a chance. He loved his mother very dearly and always had a special place in his heart for her.Mr. Jackie Austin Hedrick was preceded in death by his parents, William Hedrick and Mary R. Freeman; sisters, Mary Wall and Crystal Ingram; and brother, Gregory Ward.Leaving to cherish his memory are his sisters, Linda Davis of  Dublin, GA and Robin Jones of East Dublin, GA; brothers, Steve (Kim) Rogers and Danny (Sheila) Daniel of East Dublin, GA and Richard Ward of Houghton, MI.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Ms. Victoria Wright will be held Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 2:00PM. Location: William Grove Baptist Church 104 West Mary Street. Rev. Jonathan Lewis will serve as eulogist. Interment will follow at Dudley Memorial Cemetery 600 East Mary Street.Ms. Victoria Wright was born on October 26, 1968, in Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia, to the parentage of Mr. Lee and Mrs. Ada Mae Wright She was their fifth precious bundle of happiness.  As a youth, she enjoyed the love and attention of all her sisters and brothers as evidenced by her desire to always be surrounded by family which is a trait that she carried with her while on her earthly journey. She was a product of the Dublin City Schools System where she earned her diploma in 1988.  Vicky, affectionately known by all who love her, peacefully transitioned from this earthly realm in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the Fairview Park Hospital, Dublin, Georgia.Vicky’s strength, determination, fortitude, steadfastness, loyalty, and respect for others will always be remembered and treasured by her family and friends. In addition to those traits, her smile along with her sense of humor was most often used as her introduction statement. She truly had a heart of gold which she kindly shared with so many.In October, 1987, Vicky was blessed with the birth of her one and only son, Christopher. As he grew older, so did she in both wisdom along with the acceptance of responsibilities. He was her first real blessing. In May, 1992, her next blessing appeared with the birth of a sweet daughter that she named Tiffany. They both fulfilled her goals of motherhood. However, her world was made complete from the added blessings of her three grandchildren- Ian, Ivy and most recently a four-month-old Londyn. Her family meant the world to her. This was demonstrated daily in the way that she lived and assisted in providing for them all.In the year of 1988, her employment with Dairy Queen of Dublin began with 35 years of service. This was her calling to service. Her professional knowledge of operations, money management, and customer service were all gained through her multi-year uninterrupted service to this local business. Dairy Queen was truly proud to have Victoria Wright as its loyal employee.When battling breast cancer became a part of her everyday existence, she fought it with her entire being. First acknowledging the goodness of God, following health plans, but most of all relying on the steadfastness of her loving family - especially on her mother, Mrs. Ada Mae Wright, to aid her to succeed in that ever-raging battle. Her victory is now complete because she is sleeping peacefully in the arms of our Lord and Savior.Her beloved family members who have completed this earthly dash prior to her include her father, Mr. Lee Wright, maternal grandparents, Mr. Willie and Mrs. Eula Mae Allen, paternal grandparents, Mr. James and Mrs. Alvinnie Wright, great-aunt Mrs. Ethel Spikes, uncle and aunt Mr. Willie and Bernita Allen Jr., sister Patricia Wright and brother Jeffrey Allen.Our new angel is survived by her son, Christopher (Jessica) Wright, and daughter, Tiffany O’Neal; grandchildren, Ian and Ivy Wright, Londyn White, her mother Mrs. Ada Mae Wright of Dublin, and siblings: Frances (Charles) Wright, Priscilla Wright, Randy Wright, Andy (Tosha) Wright, Alice Wright, Robert (Glenda) Wright,  Lee Wright, Jr., Clifton Wright, , Anita Wright,   all of Dublin; Alton(Stephanie)Wright of Milledgeville, Cynthelia Wright McIntosh of Covington; Micheal Smith, and Chris Johnson of Dublin. Aunts and uncles: Evie Jean and Lester Wright, Gladine White, Ethel Wright, Debra Wright, Jo Myricks, Jacqueline Wright, Henrietta Williams all of Dublin, GA; and Vera Allen of Macon GA.; devoted cousins Curtis and Brenda Smith; along with a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and compassionate friends including the families of Mrs. Rosettea O’Neal, Ms. Gracie Pauldo, and Mr. Gus O’Neal.Public Viewing will be held at the funeral home Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 10:00AM-7:00PM. Family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Ada Mae Wright at 120 Park Place Dublin, Georgia.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Mr. George Washington Downing Jr., 83 of Dublin, GA. was called home on April 05, 2022He was born to late Mr. George Washing Downing Sr. and Mrs. Janie B. Downing in Alamo, GA on April 18, 1938.Although Mr. Downing has transitioned his memories shall live on forever inside of everyone that was able to know him.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Joyce Faye Singer, of Dublin, GA , was called home on April 01, 2022She was born to late Mr. Gilbert Kernel and Mrs. Anna Mildred Thurman in Kokomo, IN on  July  11, 1956.Mrs. Joyce Faye Singer was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Kernel and Anna Mildred Thurman; daughter, Denise Chamness; and siblings, Harlan Davis, Ben Kernel, Phyliss Cecil, and Gilbert Kernel Jr.Mrs. Singer enjoyed crafting, quilting, and crocheting. Joyce loved to read and was devoted member of The United Methodist Church.She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband, Robert Singer; son, Zachary (Erin) Manton; sister, Jane Kelz; granddaughter, Joanna Manton, and a host of friends and loved ones.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Minnie Pearl Cannon was born February  03, 1964 in Wrightsville, Georgia . Mrs. Cannon transitioned March 28, 2022 in Dublin, Georgia.Mrs. Minnie Pearl Cannon was preceded in death by her parents, B.C. Cannon and Minnie Pearl Cannon; sister, Katie Scott; brothers, Eugene Lawson, Wilbur Cannon, Freeman Cannon, Leon Cannon, and Curly Cannon; children, Kimberly Cannon and Trelvis Cannon .Leaving to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Emmanuel Cannon, Ke’Trelvious Cannon, Sha’Nirah Hurst, Trelviona Cannon, Minniya Cason, Tytrel Cannon; siblings, Ernest (Evawill) Cannon, Earl Cannon, Mary White, Jelean Strickland, Patricia Moses, Eva Mae Jackson and a host of friends and love ones.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Memorial Services for Mr. Gregory Layton Ward will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 11:00AM. Location: Serenity Funeral Home Chapel 414 Telfair Street Dublin, Georgia.Mr. Gregory Layton Ward was born October 27, 1967 in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Mr. Ward transitioned March 26, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia.Greg was a loving father and brother. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved his pets, Little Mama, Snoopy, and Murray. Greg never met a stranger. Every person he ever met, to him, was just a new friend. He always saw the good in people.Mr. Gregory Layton Ward was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Ward and Mary R. Freeman; sisters, Mary Wall and Crystal Ingram.Leaving to cherish his memory are his children, Tabitha (Joe) Goulart of  Macon, Hunter Williams of  Dublin, Amy (Mathew) Payne, Elizabeth (Stephen) Fountain, and Grace Hester Ward ;sisters, Linda Davis and Robin Jones; brothers, Jackie Hedrick, Danny (Shelia) Daniel, Steve (Kim) Rogers, and Richard Ward of  Houghton, Michigan; grandchildren, Amelia Goulart, Jeremy Payne, Mason Payne, Noah Payne, Bradlee Fountain, Rylee Fountain, and a host of nieces and nephews.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Graveside Services for Mr. Daniel C. Hooks, Sr. known to many as “Danny” will be held Monday, March 21, 2022 at 1:00PM. Location: Dublin Memorial Gardens 2986 US Hwy 80 Dublin, Georgia. Rev. Curtis Warnock will serve as eulogist.Mr. Daniel C. Hooks, Sr. was born July 29, 1950 to Mr. Carl B. Hooks and the late Mrs. Eloyce Giles. He was a 1968 Graduate of Dublin High School, 1972 Graduate of University of Georgia, an Eagle Scout, member of Pine Forest United Methodist Church, started the DCT Program at Dublin High School, and the owner of Danny C. Hooks Auto Sales.Daniel was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Eloyce Giles and brother, David Hooks.He is survived by his wife, Paula M. Hooks, children, Dan (Julie) Hooks, JoBett (Brady) Smith; father, Carl B. Hooks; sister, Mary (Ed) Finch; grandchildren, Linc and Maddie Hooks, JoBen and MaryBeth Veal, Nash, Eze and Rozie Smith; nephews, Watson McCollister, Matthew (Brittany) McCollister, niece, Carla Hooks, nephew, John Chappel (Haley) McCollister and a host of other relatives.

Obituary Preview: Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Lassie Brantley Thomas will be held Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 11:00AM. Location: Valdosta Baptist Church Cemetery 1975 GA-Hwy 199 South East Dublin, Georgia. Rev. Michael Sherman will serve as eulogist.She attended Laurens County Schools before graduating from Oconee High School in 1956.   She furthered her matriculation at Paine College in Augusta, earning an associate’s degree in early childhood education to prepare for her career and commitment to youth.Lassie was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. Brantley, Sr. and Lucy Moore Brantley; four siblings, Marshall Lee Brantley, Opal Dean B. McLendon, Louise B. Ogburn and Lugene B. Thomas; and a niece, Brenda McLendon Adams. Leaving to cherish her memory are her son, Edwin Craig (Connie) Thomas of Savannah; her daughter, Monica Thomas (Larry) Ragus of Columbus; three siblings, Rosetta B. May and J.B. (Kay Frances) Brantley, Jr. of Dublin, and Belinda B. (Charles) Robinson of Decatur; five grandchildren, Penny (Dion) Cavin, Edwin Craig (Leslie) Thomas, Jr., George Warnick, Devin Brooks and Zion Brooks,  and two great-grandsons, Peyton Cavin and Craig Thomas, all of whom cherished “Mama T”; and a host of nieces and nephews who loved “Auntie Plummie.”Public Viewing will be held Friday, March 25 beginning at 9:00AM. Also, family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00PM at the funeral home.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Mr. Jerry Earl Mason Sr. age 75, of East Dublin, Georgia, went to be with our Lord on Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born July 26, 1946, to Mr. Daily Earl Mason and Mrs. Merinda Irene Mason in Coffee Springs, Alabama.  He was preceded in death by his parents Daily Earl Mason and Merinda Irene Mason, his son Jerry Earl Mason Jr., and his daughter Audrey L. Hester.  He leaves to cherish his memories his loving brother Jimmy (Kim) Mason, his children; Amy Mason, Jody Mason, Emily (Gibbs) Brantley, Wendy Mason and Woody Mason;  his niece Merinda Lee, his grandchildren; Crystal Singletary, Ciara Jackson, Amy (Matthew) Payne, Elizabeth (Stephen) Fountain, Cody Mason, Gracie Hester, Kiley Mason, Payton Spires, Heath Hilbun, Raychel Adcock, Patrick Adcock, Whitley Brantley, Gibbs Brantley, Tammie Leann Russell, Eva Marie Russell, and Bubby Russell, twelve great-grandchildren, and one great-niece.Mr. Mason enjoyed reading his Bible, listening to Jimmy Swaggart, watching wrestling, and he loved spending time with family. He had the biggest heart and loved everybody. He will truly be missed.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Mr. Christopher E. Moore will be held Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 12:00 Noon. Location: Serenity Funeral Home 414 Telfair Street Dublin, Georgia. Interment will follow at the Smith Memorial Cemetery1280 David Mullis Road, Rentz. Rev. Kendrick K. Mack will serve as eulogist.Christopher was well-known as Chris and “C-Mo”. He was a beloved son, father, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. He was truly a fun and loving person to be around. He completed his education as West Laurens High School, Class of 2003. He was a member of Greater New Friendship Baptist Church. He was employed at Mohawk Industries, Sam Martin Well Drilling and Evans Cabinet Company, Rentz. His hobbies were farming, going to the race track, riding his 4-wheeler and many sports.Chris leaves to cherish his memories: his loving and devoted mother, Brenda K. Moore; son, Jacorious Moore; sister, Sharice Simone Best; grandmother, Marie Smith Salter; aunts, Jeanelle Hammons, Lennie Tharpe, Essie Jean Moore, Karen Smith and Rosie Smith; uncles, Leonard Smith and Nathaniel Smith; nephews, Zaland Best and Elijah Cason; devoted cousins, Tamiko Tharpe and Rodrick Lowery; devoted friends, Travis Butts and Terry Pitts and a host of other relatives and friends.Public Viewing will be held Friday, March 4 from 9:00AM-7:00PM at the funeral home. Family will receive friends at the family residence 1683 JJ Club Road, Rentz.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Mrs. Lareina Smith will be held Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 2:00PM. Location: Serenity Funeral Home, 414 Telfair Street, Dublin, Georgia. Rick Tooley will serve as eulogist.Mrs. Larenia Smith  was born April 20, 1943  to Mr. Robert McFillen and Mrs. Maxine Ogden.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Smith; parents, Roberts McFillen and Maxine Estep; and granddaughter, Tiffany Sawyers.She leaves to cherish her memories loving daughter, Penny (Don) Vandygriff of Dublin; grandchildren, Karla (Brent) Maddox of Prattville, AL, Chris Knight of Dothan, AL, Misty (Clint) Brantley of Soperton, GA, Hovie Sawyers of Atlanta ,GA, and Tabitha (Tyler) Johns of Mt. Vernon, GA; great-grandchildren, Montana, Jakob, Brayden, Logan, Cambell-Lynn, Rylan, Mary Elizabeth, and Blaise; special friend, Don Vandygriff Sr.; loving caregiver, Michelle Beck; and a host of loved ones and friends.Visitation Services will Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 6:00PM- 8:00PM at the funeral home.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Graveside Services for Mr. Evans “Pete” Mack, Sr. will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 12:00 Noon. Location: Oak Grove Cemetery Old Macon Road Montrose, Georgia. Dr. Christopher Watkins will serve as eulogist.Mr. Evans Mack, Sr. known as “Pete” was born December 25, 1932 to Mr. Evans Dillman Mack and Mrs. Annie Mack. He departed this life Friday, February 18, 2022.Mr. Mack was retired from M&M Clay Company and Evans Disposal Company.Mr. Mack was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Lewis Mack and James Willie Mack.He leaves to cherish his memories nine children; Gladys Mack, Betty Jean Mack, Lesa Mack Hill, Virginia (Gene) Hill all of Athens, Georgia, Evans (Denis) Mack, Stacy (Derrick) Buie of Atlanta, Georgia, L.C (Kathy) Mack, Johnny Mack Watkins, and one stepson Jonathan Smith all of Dublin, Georgia; two brothers, Otis (Lena) Mack of Irwinton, Georgia and Eugene (Janice) Mack of Dublin, Georgia; five sisters, Louise Denson, Martha Surry, of Dublin, Georgia, Etherine (Emory) Anderson of Rentz, Georgia, Irene Loyd of Mims, Florida and Marie Hudson of Miami, Florida, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Public Viewing will be held Friday, February 25, 2021 from 9:00AM-7:00PM. Family will receive friends at the family residence 829 Cumming Road, Dublin.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Visitation Services for Mr. Charles Howell will be held Friday, February 18, 2022 from 5:00-7:00PM. Location: Serenity Funeral Home 414 Telfair Street Dublin, Georgia.Mr. Charles Howell was born and raised in Dodge County. He moved to Dublin where he lived for the last thirty years. He was loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend.Charles truly loved his family.Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Thelma Howell; brother, Johnny Howell.Charles leaves to cherish his memories his sons, Brad Howell, John (Tayler) Howell; grandchildren, John (June Bug), Philip, Matthew, Kyler Howell, Logan Mullis, Skylar Mullis, Josh Newsom and Emery Howell all from Dublin; siblings, Luke Howell and Brenda Howell both from Eastman and a several nieces and nephews.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Mr. Marquis Horne will be held Saturday, February 26, at 2:00 PM. Location: Serenity Funeral Home 414 Telfair Street, Dublin, Georgia. Rev. Greg Mack will serve as eulogist.Mr. Marquis “Boobie” Horne was born to Kenya Horne and Raymond Smith on November 27,1989. He is preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Betty Oliver; great-great grandparents Elijah and Eula McDavis; and grandfather, Larry Horne.Mr. Horne is survived by his three daughter, Daijah E. Horne, Markira K. Horne, and Markevia Horne, Miami, Florida; Mother, Kenya Horne, of Dublin, Georgia; siblings, Raymika Smith, of St. Petersburg, Florida, Raynika Smith, of Dublin, Georgia, Tyrone McKinney, of Miami, Florida and  Bartimus (Tierra) Horn, of Miami, Florida; grandmother, Cynthia Mitchell, of Dublin, Georgia; great-grandfather, Alfred Mitchell, of Miami, Florida; aunts, Keneisha (John) Lowe, of Macon, Georgia, Kenia (Damon) Smith, of Dublin, Georgia, Sonja Givens, of Miami, Flordia, Debra Givens of Miami, and Gloria Jackson of Boston; uncles, Rickey (Vanessa) Givens of Jackson, Florida, and  Jeffery Givens of Miami; nieces, Erkia Smith and Eriyunah Smith; nephew, Liam Smith; favorite cousin, Patrick ‘Duck” Horne; devoted friend, Adriana Gilley; and a host of cousins, relative and friends.Public Viewing will be held Friday, February 24, 2022 form 9:00-7:00PM at the funeral home.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Mr. Nathaniel Thomas, Jr. will be held, Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 11:00AM. Location: Loving Ministries COGIC. Pastor Alton Jones will serve as eulogist.Mr. Nathaniel Thomas, Jr. was born March 3, 1954 to the late Nathaniel Thomas, Sr. and Mrs. Natallie Pauldo in Danville, Georgia.He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel Thomas, Sr. and Natallie Pauldo, siblings, Charles Thomas, Wayne Bledso, Peggy Nievus, and one great-granddaughter Vanessa Pittman.Nathaniel was raised in Danville, Georgia and later moved to Florida where he was employed with State of Florida Department of Transportation. While in Florida he served in ministry as an aide to the Pastor, an Usher, and with the Transportation Ministry.After relocating back to Georgia in 2018, Nathaniel joined Fellowship Bible Baptist Church of Warner Robins, Georgia under the leadership of Pastor Tolan Morgan where he continued to serve in ministry until his health declined. He loved livestock, fishing, the outdoors and listening to the rain.He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and caring children, Keisha Robinson, Joshua (LaTarsha) Thomas; step-children, Michael (Keasha) Walker, Michelle (Tyrone) Davis, Tasha (Ali) Harden; sisters, Lois (Julio) Molina, Hattie Thomas, 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, special friend and longtime companion, LaVerne Chapman, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Graveside Services for Mr. Timothy Simmons will be held Friday, February 4, 2022 at 3:00PM. Location: Graham Memorial Church of the Nazarene.An Angel on Earth and Now in Heaven, Mr. Timothy Simmons was born in Dublin, Georgia on Sunday, October 25, 1964 to the late Clara Foskey Simmons and Charles Alfred Simmons. On Sunday January 30, 2022, Timothy made his transition into heaven.Timothy attended East Laurens High School. After High School, He spent many years cooking and doing handy work. Mr. Timothy was a very special man who never met a stranger. He loved everyone and would give the shirt off his own back if someone else needed it more. Timothy was a devoted and loving husband to the late Dorothy Jean Simmons for over 20 years. In his later years, He loved gardening, grilling and working on his various special projects. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchild. Mr. Timothy was an amazing grandfather. His family meant the world to him and he will truly be missed.Timothy was preceded in death by his parents Clara Foskey Simmons and Charles Alfred Simmons ; and wife, Dorothy Jean Simmons.He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Steven (Dory) Simmons, Laura Simmons; grandchildren, Akeylynn, Daniel, Arabelle, Aimee; Brothers, Steve (Denise) Simmons, Nelson (Carman) Simmons; Nieces, Shenna Simmons, Taylor Simmons; Nephew, Cameron Simmons; Bonus family, mother-in-law, Mrs. Colleen Akridge; children, Ginger (Shane) Hasty-Grinstead, Matt (Angie) Hasty; grandchildren, Darren (Maci)Barwick, Jacob (Shelby) Barwick, Kipp (Kristina) Barwick, Cam Hasty, Blake Grinstead, Katelyn Grinstead, Austin Grinstead; Great grandchild, Riley Jo Barwick ; Sister-in-law, Debbie (Micheal) Sterling ; niece, Melissa (Justin) Self, Erin Sterling; nephew Blake (Haley) Sterling and a host of family and friends.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Ann Shinholster.

Obituary Preview: Memorial Services for Mrs. Brenda Joyce Posey will be held at Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:00PM. Location: Serenity Funeral Home 414 Telfair Street, Dublin.Brenda Joyce Posey was born May 26, 1951 in Thomaston, Georgia. Mrs. Posey transitioned on January 26, 2022 at Fairview Park Hospital.Mrs. Posey was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron Willie George and Lucille Norris; daughter, Tina English; and brother, Donnie Googe.Mrs. Brenda Joyce Posey leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter, Amy Howard; son, Billy Googe; ten wonderful grandchildren, Ashley White, Brittney Peacock, Brendan Hudson, Brandon Hudson, Kyle Duskin, Amber Duskin, Deanna Googe, Darian Googe, Lucy Googe, and Billy Googe Jr., fifteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild ,several nieces and nephews, and her loyal and loving dog, Buster.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth Robinson, Jr. will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2:00PM. Location: New Life International Church 1985 Vineville Avenue Macon, Georgia. Interment will follow at Red Level Cemetery, Irwinton, Georgia. Apostle Vertise Rozier will serve as eulogist.Mr. Kenneth “BuBu” Robinson, Jr. was born to father, Kenneth Robinson, Sr. and mother, the late, Willie Mae Robinson, Kenneth "BuBu" Robinson, Jr. made his debut on December 6, 1972. "Bubu" was a Wilkinson County native. Born and raised there, he attended the county's schools and was a very active and talented student. He played various instruments throughout his life, and will always be remembered playing in someone's band.Although "BuBu" did play in his school's band, during his upbringing you could find him amongst the saints. Kenneth, affectionately called "BuBu" loved the Lord and often lended his talents to the church. He always gave the Lord what was due Him and understood that without God nothing was possible. "BuBu" was a class act, a star, a supporter, and a world-renowned musician whose talent was destined to go beyond the four walls of church. In whatever arena or genre, he played, his music transcended boarders and barriers. He played with all of his heart and in doing so touched many lives.While music was definitely his first love. "BuBu" loved people. He most certainly loved his family.Today "BuBu" leaves behind a legacy that will live on. His legacy lives through his wife/ Vashitta(Atlanta, Ga), Father- Kenneth Sr(Warner Robins, Ga), Sister- Keisha Robinson(Macon, Ga), and his beloved children- Katoria Robinson, Shicorreus Jones, Keshawna Robinson, Kalenza Robinson, Tyveuonta Cone, Kyler Thompson, Kenye Wright, Keyonte Dixon, and Shanel Wright, one grandchild- Kaci Head. The legacy continues with his two nephews, and only niece, Thaddeus, Timillion, and Ledwasia, along with a host of beloved family and cousins of whom he loved dearly. Public Viewing will be held Friday, February 4, 2022 from 10:00-7:00PM at Wilkinson County Memorial Chapel 142 Wriley Road, Irwinton, GeorgiaSerenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Ms. Mary E. Brown will be held Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:00AM. Location: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery 1697 Highway 126 Cadwell, Georgia. Pastor Greg Lowery will serve as eulogist.Mary Brown was born October 27, 1946 to the late Mr. James and Mrs. Garnett Brown. She was a lifelong resident of Cadwell, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents and a special “granddaughter” Angel Grace Veal.Mary was lovingly known as “May” to her family. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving, kind and special cousins: Rickey and Jackie Walker of Cadwell. Being an only child and having no children of her own, she took the role of a special grandparent to the children of Rickey and Jackie. Adam Walker Marie Walker (Tommy Veal) Brayden and Jacob Bedgood and Renee (Kevin) McLendon, Preston and Jackston McLendon all of Cadwell, Georgia and a host of other cousins.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Remembrance Services for Mr. Douglas Eric Dean will be held Friday, February 4, 2022 at 4:00PM. Location: Serenity Funeral Home 414 Telfair Street, Dublin.Mr. Douglas E. Dean was born October 1, 1987 to Kimberly Shell and James Dean, Sr. in Dublin, Georgia at Fairview Park Hospital. Douglas transitioned from this earthly like January 22, 2022.Mr. Dean was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Willa Mae Dean and Wilbur "Pot" Dean.Family and friends knew him as “Doug”. Doug was a very outgoing and loving person, one who would brighten your day. He was always joking and had people laughing.He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Kimberly Shell, father, James Dean, Sr., siblings; James (Teresa) Dean, Jr., Jason (Tiffany) Dean, Dustin Berry and Chris (Lindsey) Berry,; maternal grandparents, Elaine Smith and Jim (Carol) Robinson and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Mr. Terry Geno Rolison, 63 of Swainsboro Ga. was called home on January 11, 2022He was born to the late Beulah P. Mills and Lonzie L. Rolison in Treutlen County, Soperton, Ga on April 04, 1958.  He was a diligent construction worker, a talented singer, artist and was loved by many.Mr. Terry Geno Rolison was preceded in death by his parents, Beulah P. Mills and Lonzie L. Rolison; son, Shannon Rolison; and siblings, Larry Mills, Nicholas Rolison, Fidel Rolison, Connie Rolison, Kenneth Wise, and Ronnie Rolison.He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted companion of 32 years,Glenda Whitehead; daughter; Tanzania (Anthony) Mitchell; siblings, Willie C. Mills, Tommy (Ethel) Mills, Sylvia Bryant and Geneva (Rodney) Betha. 3 grandchildren, Anthony Mitchell Jr., Za'Nya Mitchell and Tania Mitchell; sister-in-law, Debra Rolison, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Graveside Services for Mr. Derek R. Johnson, Sr., will be held Saturday, January 22, at 1:00 PM. Location: Hillbridge Memorial Gardens Cemetery 433 Hillbridge Road, Dublin. Elder Ernest Simmons will serve as eulogist. Mask and Social distancing is required.Derek R. Johnson Sr. was born May 21, 1954 to the late Willie Frank Johnson and Willa Mae McFarland.  He was born and reared in Toledo, Ohio. He later joined the Army and served from 1974-1977.Derek was very outgoing and friendly. He loved all kinds of musical instruments, painting of many decorative arts and building and remodeling of homes.As a father of two sons and a daughter, Derek moved to Dublin in 2003, in hopes of finding a better and stable job. He was introduced to the Gospel of Christ by a fellow co-worker and became a member of Church of Christ in 2005. It is here where he met and married Betty J. Rozier, on June 3, 2007. In July 2012, he started his career at the Carl Vinson VA Hospital, Dublin, and retired in August 2018 after his health began to fail.He was called to his eternal resting home on January 8, 2022 at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.Derek was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Frank Johnson and Willa Mae McFarland; and his brother Gary Johnson.He leaves to cherish his loving memories to his wife, Betty J. Johnson, children; Laphonso (affectionately known as "Peanut") (Veranda) Witcher, Toledo, Ohio, Ericka Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia, Derek R. Johnson, Jr., Atlanta, Georgia, stepchildren: James (Sabrina) Parks, Roy, Utah, Tyechia Parks, Dublin, Georgia, grandchildren; Laphonso Witcher, ll, Larenzo Witcher and Leanna Witcher, all of Toledo, Ohio, Jasmine Seals, Jathan Parks and Kiara Parks; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings; Diane Galbrell, Kimberly Mickles, Michael Johnson and Billy W. Johnson, all of Toledo, Ohio, father and mother-in-law; Homer and Rose Rozier, Dudley, Georgia; brother and sister-in-laws; J. C. (Carol) Rozier, Hinesville,Georgia, Dorothy (Lawson) Carr, Dublin, Georgia, Jerome Rozier, Dudley, Georgia, Myrtle Santiago, Rochester, New York and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Graveside Services for Mr. Ernest L . Butler will be held Thursday, January 13,2022, at 1:00 pm. Location; Mount Pleasant AME Church Cemetery 358 Bill Oliver Road, Wrightsville, Georgia 31096. Mask and Social distancing required. Kendrick K. Mack will serve as Eulogist.Mr. Butler peacefully transitioned on Thursday, January 06 ,2022.Mr. Butler was born September 27,1949 to the late Willie T. Butler and Lizzie Mae Butler. Mr. Butler attended Johnson County Schools and was a retired Janitor.He was preceded in death by his sons, Tony Butler and Rodney O’Neal Butler; brothers, Leon Butler and Fred Butler; sister, Mary Butler, Katherine Butler, Annie Julia Brown, Julie Davis, Bernestine Butler, Mattie Brown.Ernest leaves to cherish his memories his memories, His loving wife, Christine Butler; daughter Kimly Butler; sons, Ernest Butler Jr., Antonio Butler, Christopher Butler, Daniel Butler, James Butler, and Shedrick (Demetra) Butler, all of Dublin Georgia; brother, Willie Butler of Wrightsville, Georgia; sisters, Alzonia Butler, Lily Bell Butler, Janice Dixon, Ella Butler, Vera, Elvinia Gilbert Butler, and Ernestine Oliver, all of Wrightsville, Georgia; Sister in laws, Willene Gregory, Jennie Mitchell, Darlene (Gerald) Weaver, Dorothy Wright of Wrightsville, Pearl Cason of Kansas City, Willie Jewel Wright of Atlanta, Georgia and a host of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Services for Mr. Perry Henry McCoy will be held January 04,2022 at Jones and McCoy cemetery in Rockledge, GA at 2pm.Perry Henry McCoy was born December 11, 1963 in Dublin, Georgia. Mr. McCoy peacefully transitioned on January 02,2022. Mr. McCoy enjoyed playing softball and going fishing. He worked as a pressman for the Dublin Courier- Herald, the Milledgeville Sun Times, and the Macon Telegraph. His last place of employment was the local Dairy Queen.Mr. McCoy was proceeded in death by his parents, Dessie McCoy and Lynett brown- McCoy; daughter, Jessica Leigh McCoy.Mr. Perry Henry McCoy leaves to cherish his memories, his beautiful daughters, Heather (Richard) Wynn and Megan (Justin) Williams; wonderful grandchildren, Faith Bell, Hope McCoy, Jacob Williams, and Georgia Williams; sisters Annie O’Quinn, Penny (Steven) Scarbrough, Jennie McCoy, Kandy (David) Jones, and Penny (Robert) Henriksen; and host of friends and love ones.Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin has charge of arrangements.