Obituaries
Obituaries
James Russ David
May 11, 2023
James Russ David, age 94 of Hawkinsville GA, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 11. Russ was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death. He was born in Madrid, AL and spent his formative years in the Dothan, AL area. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Alabama where he became one of...
Sharon Shumate Walizer
May 7, 2023
Sharon Anita (Shumate) Walizer, 63, of Panama City, FL, passed away on May 7, 2023. Funeral services will be at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Hardy-Towns Chapel with Interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery,, Visitation will be from 10:30 til 11:30 at the funeral home. Sharon was born on September 21, 1959 in McRae, GA to Mary Shumate...
Anne S. Reid
Apr 27, 2023
Ms. Anne S. Reid, age 81, of Eastman died peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the Hardy-Towns Chapel with visitation one hour before. Rev. Fred Parker and Rev. Daniel Cook will be officiating the service. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Ms. Reid was born...
Marathon Graham
Apr 27, 2023
Marathon Weeks Graham, age 94, of Eastman, died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Chaplinwood Health and Rehabilitation in Milledgeville, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Hardy Towns Chapel with interment following in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Graham was born March 2, 1929 in Dodge...
Gerald Bert Renchy
Apr 14, 2023
Gerald Bert "Gerry" Renchy, currently residing in Eastman, Georgia, formerly a resident of Branford and Guilford, Connecticut passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023 at the age of 90. Mr. Renchy was born on March 14th, 1933 at the family home, Gerrish Avenue, East Haven, Connecticut to his loving parents, William Albert Renchy and Thelma Gerrish Renchy. He was...
Oscar Franklin Jones
Apr 11, 2023
Mr. Frank Jones, age 92, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 2 pm at Hardy-Towns Chapel with Rev. Doug Stevens officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A private committal service, with Military Honors, will follow at New Union Cemetery. Mr. Jones was a member of...
Dannie "Coach Mac" Mclaughlin
Apr 9, 2023
MR. DANNIE LEE "COACH MAC" McLAUGHLIN, JR., age 85, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Dodge County Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023 in the Chapel of Hardy-Towns Funeral Home with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Helena, Ga. The family will receive friends at...
Wendel Braswell
Apr 7, 2023
Mr. Wendel Braswell, age 76, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 7, 2023. Visitation will be Monday evening, April 10, 2023 from 5 til 7pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 1 pm at Zebulon Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Braswell...
T.M. Brady
Mar 26, 2023
Mr. Timothy Michael (T.M.) Brady, age 75, died Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Hardy-Town Chapel with Rev. Arnold Rye officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Mr. Brady was born October 19, 1947 in Chester, Georgia to...
Hilda Caruthers
Mar 9, 2023
Mrs. Hilda Hardy Caruthers, age 82, died Thursday, March 9, 2023. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Hardy-Towns Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Orphans Cemetery. Mrs. Caruthers was born September 29, 1940 in Eastman to the late Dorothy Nutt and Leo...
Jerry White Sr.
Mar 8, 2023
Mr. Jerry Lee White Sr., age 55, passed away early March 8, 2023 after a brief battle with illness. Visitation will take place Friday, March 10, 2023 from 6pm-8pm at Hardy Towns Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at Snowhill Baptist Church in Cadwell, Saturday March 11, 2023 at 11am. Jerry was born June 26, 1967 at Laurens Memorial...
Charlene Mullis
Mar 7, 2023
Mrs. Charlene R. Mullis, age 56, of Eastman died Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Dodge County Hospital. Visitation will be Monday, March 13, 2023 from 9am until 10am at Hardy-Towns Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 10 am in the Chapel with Rev. Tyler Kirkley and Rev. Ron Whittington officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Mullis was...
Ernestine Burch Smith
Mar 6, 2023
Mrs. Ernestine Burch Smith, age 85, of Eastman passed peacefully at home on Monday, March 6, 2023. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 8 at Hardy-Towns Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Bay Springs Free Will Baptist Church in Plainfield with interment in the church cemetery. Mrs. Smith was...
Danny Ray Davis
Feb 9, 2023
Mr. Danny Davis, age 68, of Milledgeville, Ga., formerly of Pulaski County, Georgia died February 9, 2023. A celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Hardy-Towns Chapel with Rev. Mike Scarborough and Mr. Reggie Sheffield officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 til 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Davis was born...
Elaine Lutwinski
Jan 23, 2023
Mrs. Elaine Lutwinksi, age 66, died Monday, January 23, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023 in the chapel of Hardy-Towns Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Lutwinski was born May 12, 1956 in Telfair County...
John B. Coffee
Jan 22, 2023
Mr. John B. Coffee, age 76, died Sunday, January 22, 2023. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Coffee was born November 1, 1946 in Macon, Georgia and was a devoted son of Grady and Marjorie Coffee. He was owner and operator of Coffee's Gym in Marietta, Georgia for 36 years. Mr....
Kenny Hollan Carroll
Jan 22, 2023
Mr. Kenny Hollan Carroll, age 88, died Sunday, January 22, 2023. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023 in the chapel of Hardy-Towns Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Mr. Carroll was born February 20, 1934 in Eastman, Georgia...
Marie Braswell
Jan 19, 2023
Mrs. Marie Braswell, age 70, of Eastman died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2023 at Zebulon Baptist Church in Eastman. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5-7p.m. at Hardy-Towns Funeral Home. Mrs. Braswell was born July 27, 1952 to the late Louise and Tom Pittman....
Ruben "Bookie" Whittle
Jan 3, 2023
Mr. Ruben "Bookie" Whittle, age 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at his residence. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 3 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Whittle was born March 7, 1934 in Eastman, Georgia to the late Cora Wright and Edward Whittle. He was known by his friends as "Bookie" and recognized for...
Malcolm Franklin Graham
Dec 26, 2022
Mr. Malcolm Franklin Graham, age 88, of Eastman, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on Monday, December 26, 2022, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Hardy-Towns Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Dwaine Dunn officiating. Doreen Horne will be the musician. Interment will follow at Bay Springs Freewill...
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