Obituaries

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,...

Feb 5, 2024

Mrs. Mary Lafayette (Mary Faye) Thompson Jones, age 83, of Perry, Georgia, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at her residence. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2024 in Orange Hill Cemetery with Mr. Tubby Fowler officiating. Mrs. Jones was a native of Pulaski County, Georgia and attended Haynesville Baptist Church. Mary Faye was...

Feb 4, 2024

Marthann King Bush, a resident of Dothan, Alabama died Sunday evening February 4, 2024, with her loving daughter by her side, at her home. She was 91.  Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 pm Feb. 18, 2024 at Orange Hill Cemetery with Rev. Steve McKuhen officiating. Marthann Bush was born and reared in Hawkinsville, Georgia. She was...

Jan 30, 2024

Mr. Zealand (Ben) Goss, Jr., 84, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Piedmont Health in Macon, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024 in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home with visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. before the service begins. Rev. Blake Westbrook will officiate.  Burial will be in Pulaski-Bleckley Memorial...

Jan 29, 2024

Betty Louise Oakes Grinstead, 93, of Hawkinsville, GA, passed away peacefully at Summerhill Nursing Home on January 29. Her daughter and other family were present as she made her journey home. Funeral services will be held at Clark Funeral Home on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Blake Westbrook officiating.  A visitation will be held at...

Jan 29, 2024

Victor Bruce Mcleroy, age 60, of Cannonville Drive in Abbeville, Georgia died on January 29, 2024 at the Dodge County Hospital in Eastman, Georgia. Services for Mr. Mcleroy will be held privately.

Victor was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia and was a graduate of Wilcox County High School. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially on the Ocmulgee River....

Jan 28, 2024

Mrs. Mary Frances Davis Stone, 78, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Houston Medical Center. Services will be private. Mary was a native of Dublin, Georgia and a member of Baptist faith. She was a retired employee of Bell South. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Floy Davis and her brother-in-law,...

Jan 19, 2024

Mrs. Sharon (Sissy) Lynn Harvey Fordham, 65, of Hawkinsville, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024 with visitation to begin from 1 to 2 p.m. before the service in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home.  Rev. James Alexander will officiate.  Burial will be at...

Jan 17, 2024

Mr. Leroy August Frost, 81, of Hawkinsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2024 at his residence. No services will be held at this time

Mr. Frost was a native of New York and a member of Christian Religion.   He was a self-employed general contractor.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Agustus and Catherine Sabia...