Obituaries

Apr 22, 2024

Mrs. Harriett Browne Mashburn, age 86, passed away peacefully, Monday April 22, 2024, at her home in Hawkinsville, Ga.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Orange Hill Cemetery in the Mashburn family plot at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jack Varnell officiating.

Harriett was born on March 3, 1938 in Valdosta,...

Apr 15, 2024

Mrs. Edith Romona Rucker Dixon, age 94, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Glenn Eagle Nursing Home in Abbeville, Georgia.  A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Orange Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Waters officiating.

Mrs. Dixon was a native of Pulaski County, Georgia and a member of...

Apr 14, 2024

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Sarah Jean Wall, passed away on April 14, 2024 at the age of 92. Jean was born in Crawfordville, GA on July 31. 1931 to Frank and Emma Julia Taylor.

She was a member of the Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church, a homemaker, seamstress and enjoyed working outdoors.

"Nonnie",...

Apr 4, 2024

Larry “Doyle” Daniels, Jr, 66, of Hawkinsville, GA passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4th, at Memorial Health Medical Center in Savannah, GA. Family and friends invite you to attend visitation on Monday, April 8th from 6pm-8pm at Clark Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held, graveside, at Lowe Cemetery, 1502 Eastman Highway, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 on Tuesday, April...

Mar 29, 2024

Judge Roger Hugh Lawson, Jr. was born in Hawkinsville, Georgia on September 23, 1941, the son of Barbara Daniel Lawson and Roger Hugh Lawson. He was gathered to his fathers on March 29, 2024. Except for his college and law school years, he lived in Hawkinsville all his life. His childhood home was populated primarily by women: his mother,...

Mar 28, 2024

Mr. Robert Alton Myers, Jr. age 52, of Hawkinsville, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024 in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home with visitation from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. before the service.  Rev. James Alexander and Bro. Don Whitaker...

Mar 24, 2024

Donald Ray White, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, died on March 24, 2024 at the age of 84. Don was born on July 12, 1939, in Danville, Illinois, the son of Ray and Lidia Steinwedel White. Don lost his parents at a young age and was raised by his sister and brother-in-law, Madeline and Hobby McMillin, with their...

Mar 17, 2024

Gayle Scarborough, 77, passed away March 17, 2024, in Tallahassee.  Gayle was born in Hawkinsville, GA and was preceded in death by her parents, Rubye and Bob Scarborough.  She is survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and a stepsister.  Gayle also had many friends in Tallahassee who will miss her greatly.

After college, Gayle moved to...

Mar 15, 2024

Thomas Franklin (Tommy) Grinstead, age 80, of Hawkinsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones March 15, 2024. Tommy was a life-long resident of Hawkinsville, a US Navy Veteran and was retired from Robins Air Force Base after 50 years of service. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Left to treasure his memory are his loving...

Mar 12, 2024

Carolyn Strock Higgs Combs, age 94 of Hawkinsville, Georgia, passed away on March 12, 2024. She is survived by her three sons Wayne Higgs (Lois), Edwin Higgs (Debra), Gerald Higgs (Lesley) and daughter Linda Higgs DeRosa (Troy).  She treasured her 10 grandchildren Allan Higgs, Richard Higgs, Edwin Higgs, Jacob Higgs, Henry Higgs, Daniel DeRosa, Christina DeRosa Hussey, Jonathan DeRosa,...

Mar 10, 2024

Jack Maurice Rattray, Jr., age 75 of Hawkinsville, GA passed away on March 10, 2024.  He is survived by his beautiful wife, Kathy Dawson, daughter, Maria Rattray, son, T.J. Rattray, and granddaughter Archer Rattray, his sisters Sandra Rattray Jones, Rita Rattray Cannon(Carl), brothers-in-law, Gary Dawson(Susan), Rodney Dawson(Gloria), and many nieces and nephews throughout Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.  He...

Mar 10, 2024

Robert Lawton English, age 81, of Hawkinsville, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Kingsford Place in Hawkinsville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 11 am in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Dr. Don McClung officiating. The family will greet friends from 10 am to 11 am prior to...

Mar 9, 2024

Grace Hickman Dixon, age 84, of Hawkinsville, Georgia passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, March 9, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Westview Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Teutsch officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in the social hall at Westview Baptist Church. Burial...

Feb 27, 2024

Mr. William Dennis Edwards, 76, of Hawkinsville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2024 in the Clark Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Chris Holdorf officiating. Mr. Edwards was a native of Detroit, Michigan and a member of the...

Feb 25, 2024

Albert Clark Lane, age 81, of Hawkinsville, Georgia died on February 25, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital. Memorial services for Mr. Lane will be announced publicly at a later date.

Clark was born on January 1, 1943 to the late Wylie and Mary Evelyn Clark Lane in Stockbridge, Georgia. He was a Christian and the retired owner...

Feb 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of James McDuffie James McDuffie, a dedicated Army veteran, loving father and hardworking man, peacefully passed away on February 25, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on February 13th, 1946, James's life was a testament to resilience, sacrifice, and enduring love. He was a native of Wilcox County and a member of Broad Street Baptist Church...

Feb 17, 2024

Forrest A. "Frosty" Pierson, 69, of Hawkinsville, GA, and Montpelier, IN. passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2024, at his residence in Hawkinsville, GA. He was born on Saturday, April 17, 1954, in Marion, IN. Frosty was a 1972 graduate of Blackford High School. He worked as a horse trainer and groomer. He had worked for several stables in...

Feb 16, 2024

Joyce Brown Crumley, 83, of Macon, Georgia passed away calmly and peacefully on Friday, February 16.  Over recent weeks as she faced challenging surgery, she expressed the peaceful confidence that she would be with Jesus.  This assurance was based on her faith in Jesus Christ alone for her salvation. It was His sacrificial death on the cross and resurrection...

Feb 14, 2024

Jack William Parden, 60, of Hawkinsville, Ga. passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday Feb. 17, 2024 in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home.  Rev. Jennifer Creswell will officiate.  Visitation will be held from 2 pm until 3 p.m. before the service.

Mr. Parden was a native of Jonesboro,...

Feb 10, 2024

Marquita A. Doohan passed away on February 10, 2024 at Pinewood Manor Nursing Home. Per her wishes there will be no public services held at this time. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on September 20, 1957 to Thomas and Vera Smith Doohan. She was a Christian and member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. She is survived by her brother,...