All Obituaries

Mr. Harold Odell Shead Sr. of Norwood, GA His memory will forever be cherished by his wife Jody Shead; children; Harold O. Shead Jr., Jonathon E. Shead (Heather N. Shead), Steven R. Shead, Brandon L. Shead and Ariel A. Shead,  brother Richard Chambers, sister Alma R. Shead and grandchildrens Dani Shead and Suzi Shead. www.dawsonsmortuary.com Services entrusted to Dawson’s Mortuary ~98 Hopgood St. Warrenton, GA

Tommie fought a good fight, he kept the faith until the day that he was called home.  Tommie Lee Stephens was born on April 2,1945 to the late Mr. James Stephens, Sr. and Mrs. Aretha Cooper Stephens in Hancock County.  Tommie, affectionately known as "Doug" moved to New York early in life where he worked and devoted 40 years to Hudson Valley Apple Farm before returning home to his birthplace in 2007.  Tommie was a loving father, brother, uncle and grandfather....

Mrs. Gussie Mae Griff in was born in Warren County, Georgia on July 7 ,1930, to the late Willie Brinkley and Adell Cody Brinkley. She was the ninth of thirteen children. Gussie accepted Chris t and was baptized at an early age. She was a devoted member of Lithonia Baptist Church in Camak, Georgia. Gussie married the late Robert Lee Griffin on February 2, 1947, and they remained married for 52 years until Robert’s passing in 1999. To this union, nine children were born. A faithful...

Lorrainea Yvette Gibbons was born July 7, 1960 in Augusta, Georgia to Mary Alice Wilson-Gibbons and the late Luther Gibbons. She came to Brooklyn, New York as a young child where she attended Public School 11 and Special Programs at New York University. She was baptized on April 7, 2013 and became a member of Bethany Baptist Church of Brooklyn under the interim pastorate of the late Reverend Dr. Jasper E. Peyton. Lorrainea was gifted with a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing. Her...

On a beautiful Monday afternoon, May 10th, 2021 a beautiful vibrant soul was called home to be with the Lord. Deborah was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend and counselor. She was outgoing, loving, well-known, and our peace. She enjoyed praying, dancing, laughing, handling business, going to the beach, watching movies, counseling everyone that needed advice, and spending time with family and friends. She possessed a calm, peaceful aura . She was truly one of a kind. To the...

On May 6, 2021, she heard the Master’s voice say, “Come home.” Mrs. Mable Wilson Hanson, the daughter of Jess and Emma Wilson, was born November 1, 1929, in Norwood, Georgia. Mrs. Hanson committed her life to Christ at an early age. She loved her church and was an outstanding lifetime member of Greenwood Baptist Church, serving in many capacities and roles. She was the matriarch of a family she loved dearly—a family who loved her beyond measure. She also loved her...

Mr. Christopher E. Bly (Earl), the son of the late Mrs.  Kate Anderson was born March 31, 1960 in Augusta, Georgia.  He departed this life on April 19, 2021 at Augusta University Health (AU) in Augusta, Georgia. Christopher received his education through the Hancock and Warren County school systems.  After completing his education Christopher moved to Atlanta where he attended Community College.  Christopher was employed with Scientific Atlanta until he suffered a work -...

Catherine Williams Dixon was born on July 31, 1956, in Sparta, Georgia to the late Herman and Christine Williams Dixon. Catherine joined the New Beulah Baptist Church at an early age. Catherine attended Hancock Central High School, she also volunteered and worked at Hancock County Head Start. Catherine loved her family and friends. She loved the color red and planting flowers. She was a hard worker, and she will truly be missed. A loving aunt preceded her in death, Ms. Mildred...

Chavez Montel Smith was born to the parentage of Eric Smith and Lisa Cummings on November 4, 1992 in Milledgeville, Georgia. Chavez attended school in the Hancock County School System. Chavez affectionately called “Vez” was a loving father and son. Chavez loved riding his dirt bike and spending time with his family and friends. Chavez worked at Trojan Battery and DHL Warehouse. He was recently on the waiting list to attend Truck Driving School at Central Georgia Technical...

Ms. Denora Heard Nunnally (Dee) was born August 31, 1950 to the late Ruby S. Heard Cobb. She was called home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2021. Denora joined Pole Branch Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She attended Washington Central High School then attended Lucy-Laney Craft High School where she graduated as class of 1968. She worked many years as a dedicated Royal Manufacturer employee. She had the privilege of working at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, GA. She was also...