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Obituary I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.  Hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His...

     Mildred Shorter Johnson was born on January 17, 1941 in Crawfordville, Georgia, Taliaferro County to the parentage of the late Virgil and Lola Mae Shorter. Affectionately called “BIP” by those closest to her, “BIP” joined the New Hope Powelton Baptist Church at an early age.      She attended Hancock Central High School. She moved to Atlanta, where she spent many years working at Uniform Rental Service. Often famed...

Ms. Katie Mae Lott was born to the parentage of late Mamie Gilbert and Wyman Dixon in Mayfield, GA; on June 18, 1937. She departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2019 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA.  Preceded her death were Evelyn Merriweather, Lula Mae Ingram, Virginia Kemp and Eddie Gilbert. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: children, Christine Harris, Glenda Lott, of Sparta, GA, Sandra Lott, Vickie Oatman (Fred), Karen Williams (Leroy), Luticia Reese (Craig),...

  Mrs. Joyce Ann Tucker-Ficklin  was born to the parentage of Mr. Ephriam Tucker, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Zena Kitchens-Tucker on September 28, 1958 in Washington County.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Richard Tucker, Jessie Tucker and Bobby Tucker.  Her brothers-in-law, Arthur Leslie, Jr., Nathaniel Leslie, Sr. and Leon McCrary.  Her sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Pitts, Virginia Lesley, Rochelle Leslie and Georgia Ann Leslie.  She was the middle...

Life Reflections “Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning” On January 25, 1945, Joseph Grable, Jr. was born to the parents of the late Joseph (Bay) Grable, Sr. and Susie Mae Salad-Grable in the Hancock County, Devereux Community, GA. Joseph attended the Hancock County Public School.  He joined the Powell Grove Baptist Church at an early age.  Later he moved his membership to Stanton Grove Baptist and attended as his health would allow. Joe spent...

  Miss Brenda Hill was born on March 30, 1954 to the Julious and Claudia Hill. She departed on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Brenda lived and attended school in Warren County, where she resided. Brenda was employed by Jebco. Brenda accepted Christ at an early age. Brenda was preceded in death by her sister; Levonia Nelsons; brothers Larry Hill Brenda leaves to cherish wonderful memories daughter Monique Hill her grandsons: Octavius Johnson: Stantavius Johnson: Stanley Johnson Jr.;...

Nathaniel Burley was born August 10, 1950 to the late Fan and Linda Burley. He attended Warren, County School. Two brothers preceded him in death, Willie Frank Burley and Clarence Burley. He leaves to cherish his memories; one sister Janet Burley of  Norwood, Georgia; two brothers, Jimmy Burley, Augusta, Georgia and Tracey Lee Burley of South Carolina, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. www.dawsonsmortuary.com Services entrusted to Dawson’s Mortuary – 98...

Lizzie “Punk-Punkin” Lewis, age 101, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Fairview Park Hospital of Dublin, Georgia.  She was born March 29, 1917, in Sparta, Georgia to Rachel and Rich Lewis. She was adored and loved by all who knew her.  Lizzie enjoyed life, family members, and many friends.  She worked as a housekeeper for many years and was always there to brighten the lives of others.  At an early age, Lizzie joined Tabernacle Baptist...

Rufus C Jackson was born to the parentage of the late Mr. Thomas Jackson, Sr. and Mrs. Bessie Jackson Walker on January 7, 1951, in Sparta, Georgia. Rufus was educated in Hancock County Public School System and graduated in 1969. He found Christ at an early age. God reclaimed his spirit on January 29, 2019 Rufus C was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He served in The United States Army as a chef and The National Guard. He loved to cook, dance,...

Jacqueline Murray was born on April 16, 1950 in Warrenton, GA. Jacqueline was the first born daughter of Deacon Edgar Murray Sr. and Lillian Beatrice (Stewart) Murray. She went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Jacqueline was an enthusiastic servant of the Lord and confessed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age. Jacqueline graduate from Warren County High School in 1968. She attended Phillips Junior College, where she received a Medical Assistant Associates degree...