Patricia Ann Hollien
Oct 22, 2025
Patricia Ann Hollien, a passionate botanist, intrepid adventurer, and pioneering businesswoman, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, in Waynesboro, Georgia. She was 87 years old.
Born on May 11, 1938, Patricia was the beloved daughter of Leo and Sophie Milanowski. She spent her remarkable life pursuing knowledge, pushing boundaries, and cultivating beauty—both in her garden and in her relationships.
Patricia was...
Linda Wilson Ryle
Oct 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Ryle, who was born on May 5, 1952, and passed away on October 19, 2025, in Waynesboro, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Wilson; mother, Annie O. Wilson; brother, Donald Wilson; and three grandchildren, Jack Ryle Jr, Hannah Ryle, and Jeremiah Ryle.
Linda leaves behind...
Mickey Ray Collins
Oct 17, 2025
Mickey Ray Collins, 59, entered into rest Friday, October 17, 2025. He was born in Florence, SC and has been a longtime resident of Waynesboro. He was a carpenter by trade.
He is survived by two siblings, Sandra Vickery and Robbie Collins; and other family and friends.
No services are being held at this time.
DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East...
Joshua Lee Tinley
Oct 16, 2025
Joshua Lee Tinley, 47, entered into rest Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born in Richmond County and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He was self employed as a contractor and was an avid outdoorsman. Joshua was a member of McBean Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Tinley; maternal grandparents, Rufus and...
Roger Thomas Self
Oct 14, 2025
Roger Thomas Self, 81, entered into rest in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was a native of Augusta and called Waynesboro home for 35 years. In the mid-eighties, through his faith in Jesus, he received the gift of salvation. He was a member of Botsford Baptist Church. Roger was an iron worker with the...
Joanne Lawson Richardson
Oct 10, 2025
Joanne Lawson Richardson, age 87, of Waynesboro, entered into rest Friday, October 10, 2025, after a brief illness. She lived most of her life in Waynesboro and was member of Rosemont Baptist Church in Waynesboro. She worked in the banking industry for many years. She and her husband, Jimmy, enjoyed traveling and antiquing. Joanne loved her entire family with all...
Leonard "Bo" David Hogan, Sr.
Oct 2, 2025
Leonard David Hogan, Sr. was born May 28, 1931, in Hapeville, GA. He was mostly known by his family and friends as “Bo”. He lived his retired life in Waynesboro and entered into rest on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 94.
Bo had a brief job as a mechanic for Delta Airlines before he entered the University of...
Brian Wingate
Oct 2, 2025
Brian Wingate, 50, entered into rest Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born in Augusta and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He worked as a mechanic in industrial maintenance. Brian was the definition of a provider, a father to all who came under his wing, the ultimate do it yourself man with the paramount ability to lift...
Arlie Jackson Smith, Jr.
Oct 2, 2025
Arlie Jackson Smith, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born in Augusta to the late Louise and Arlie Smith, Sr. He and Joyce Runnette were high school sweethearts and have been married for 63 years. He loved woodworking and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving from...
John L. Richbourg, Jr.
Sep 30, 2025
John L. Richbourg, Jr., 93, entered into rest Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He was born in Vidalia and had been a longtime resident of Burke County. He retired from the Air Force, serving 23 years and retired from Perfection. John was a member of the VFW. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma and John L. Richbourg, Sr.;...
Patrick "Pat" Dewayne Dye
Sep 28, 2025
Patrick “Pat” Dewayne Dye was welcomed home by his Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Wayne Dye; and a brother, Daryl Dye.
Pat was beloved by all that knew him. He was many things but first and foremost he was a child of God. He was a devoted husband...
Karen J. Clark
Sep 27, 2025
Karen J Clark, age 70, passed away on September 27, 2025.
She was the oldest child of the late Thomas H. and Hazel B. Mead of Midville, and the granddaughter of the late Jessie W. Burke and Bernice Burke Cox of Millen and John Gordon and Martha Etta Mead of Waynesboro.
She was a lifelong resident of Burke County, growing up near...
Darrell "DJ" Eugene Cowart, Jr.
Sep 26, 2025
Darrell “DJ” Eugene Cowart, Jr., 46, entered into rest Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born in Sacramento, CA and was a resident of Augusta until moving to Sardis in 2018. He worked as a mechanical technician for Sig Cox Heating and Air and was very dedicated to his job. DJ loved to fish and was an avid Georgia Bulldog...
Wilda Rutland
Sep 21, 2025
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5
Wilda Faye Newton Rutland, 93, formerly of Albany, GA died Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Brentwood Nursing Home in Waynesboro, GA, after an extended illness. She was born March 3,1932 in Turner County, GA to the late Jasper Welton and Fathie Jane Covington Newton. She was a...
Joan Collins
Sep 17, 2025
Joan Rogers Collins, age 92 and a lifelong resident of Waynesboro, passed away on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025. She was born on August 26, 1933, as the first child of Quinton and Winnie Rogers.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Collins; her parents; and two brothers, Jack Rogers and Jerry Rogers.
She is survived by her children: Chris and...
Barton Andrew Weitzel
Sep 15, 2025
Barton Andrew Weitzel, 58, entered into rest Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born in Chicago to the late Jerome Weitzel and Margaret Presson Weitzel. He attended Antelope Valley College, where he majored in Journalism. He went on to be a talented police and crime reporter for the Antelope Valley Press until 9/11. Bart was 34 years old, nearly too...
Joyce T. Salter
Sep 2, 2025
On June 12, 1927, Mary Joyce Thompson was born in Swainsboro, Georgia to Leon and Sarah Thompson. She grew up on the family farm in Swainsboro with her 10 brothers and sisters, where her beloved mother taught her how to selflessly care for those around her. She had fond memories of her childhood and often shared stories about life on...
Frances Quick Fuchs
Sep 1, 2025
Frances Quick Fuchs, 89, entered into rest Monday, September 1, 2025. She was one of eleven children born to the late Beulah and Patrick Quick. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in John’s Island, SC and loved her church. Frances loved living in Charleston and lived in the house that “The Notebook” was filmed at. She enjoyed...
Thomas Mack Mobley
Aug 29, 2025
Thomas “Mack” Mobley, 74, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025. Mack was born in 1951. The youngest child of Paul and Grace Mobley, he was doted on by both his older siblings, but more so by his mother. He had a childhood filled with fond memories on the farm, surrounded by his immediate family and many Mobley cousins. Oh the...
