Ruth Winkler
May 18, 2025
Ruth Winkler, 94, entered into rest Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was a native of Richmond KY and has been a resident of Burke County since 1988. She worked as a nursing assistant at Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, OH. Ruth was a charter member of Rosemont Baptist Church and a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class.
She...
Rita Strock Anderson
May 17, 2025
Rita Strock Anderson entered peacefully into eternal rest on May 17, 2025, in her home, surrounded by family. Rita was born to Edward “Vladimire” and Mary Strock in Hazleton Pennsylvania on December 17, 1933. She is preceded in death by James T. “Andy” Anderson, her loving husband of 38 years as well as her parents and siblings, Eleanor, Anna, Paul,...
John Finley
May 14, 2025
John Douglas Finley, of Sardis, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on May 14, 2025.
John was a collector (of everything!), but really enjoyed working on, tearing down, and rebuilding guns and other weapons. He was also a huge history buff and studied the Civil War and world politics extensively. Any question you might have, John would not only have...
Ada Frances Rackley
May 9, 2025
Ada Frances Rackley, 102, of Gainesville, GA, entered into rest Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born in Waynesboro to the late Ruth and Thomas Rackley. She taught school for 37 years in both Georgia and Florida school systems. Ada was a resident of Lanier Village Estates retirement home in Gainesville and was a member of the First Baptist Church...
Robert Allen Newsome
Apr 21, 2025
Robert Allen “Big Daddy” Newsome, 71, entered into rest Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born in Louisville, GA to the late Robert and Mary Newsome and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He was the owner/operator of Newsome Trucking and retired from trucking. Robert was the youngest of five children. He was gentle with a kind heart....
Willie Bycel Daniel
Apr 21, 2025
Willie Bycel Daniel, 83, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Suzanne Fleming Daniel for over 61 years and a lifelong resident of Waynesboro, Georgia. Born on September 16, 1941, to John Howell Daniel and Mary Pearl Holland Daniel, Bycel was a proud native of Waynesboro, GA. He attended Waynesboro High School before...
Gunner Levi Parker
Apr 20, 2025
Gunner Levi Parker, beloved son of Joshua Mason Parker and Abigail Mackenzie Parker (Davis) and brother to Sadie Wren Parker, entered into rest Sunday, April 20, 2025. A bright and happy baby, Gunner was full of joy and laughter. He was a momma’s boy who adored his sissy and daddy. He was loved beyond measure by all who knew him....
Donna Kay Flakes Kirkland
Apr 11, 2025
Donna Kay Flakes Kirkland, 65, entered into rest Friday, April 11, 2025. She was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. She worked at Burke County High School as a paraprofessional for the special ed classes. Kay retired from the US postal service after 32 years. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She was preceded in...
Ruby Lee Huff
Apr 11, 2025
Ruby Lee Huff, 62, of Waynesboro, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1962, to the late Julian and Annie Lou Dixon. Ruby loved her horses, gardening, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She retired from Lovett Trucking Company and also served in the U.S. Army.
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Flora Jean Baysore
Apr 2, 2025
Flora Jean Baysore, 78, was welcomed into her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, while surrounded by her family. She was the second of five daughters born to Edwin and Virgie Croman. She spent her early years growing up in the hills of Muncy, PA before moving to Montgomery, PA. She graduated from Montgomery Area High School in...
Steve Quick
Apr 1, 2025
Steve Quick, 73, entered into rest Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was born in Waynesboro to the late Christine and Henry F. Quick, Sr. and was a resident of Wrens. He loved music, playing his guitar, and having a good time. He enjoyed watching Nascar and football. Steve was a retired truck driver. In addition to his parents, he...
Ruth Constance Slager
Mar 31, 2025
Ruth Constance Slager, 101, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Robert.
Private services will be held.
Remembrances may be made to the First Methodist Choir or the Augusta AMBUCS.
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Margie Quick Lively
Mar 31, 2025
Margie Quick Lively, 97, entered into rest Monday, March 31, 2025. She was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. She was a member of Botsford Baptist Church. Margie’s sense of humor prevailed through trials and blessings. She knew the value of a dollar and the value of all her children loving the Lord. She lived her life...
Joseph Brian Mobley
Mar 31, 2025
Joseph Brian Mobley, 47, entered into rest Monday, March 31, 2025. He was born in Richmond County and was a longtime resident of Waynesboro. He was a graduate of Edmund Burke Academy and a member of Stevens Creek Church.
Brian enjoyed fishing and watching the Braves and UGA Bulldogs. He will be remembered for his big smile,...
James Camden "Cam" Rowland
Mar 22, 2025
James Camden “Cam” Rowland, 38, peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 22, 2025. A cherished native and lifelong resident of Richmond County, Cam was baptized at the age of 12 at National Hills Baptist Church. He later pursued his passion for technology.
He is lovingly remembered by his devoted mother, Phyllis Rowland of Grovetown, whose steadfast...
Harry Mario O'Connor
Mar 11, 2025
Harry Mario O’Connor, 79, entered into rest Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born in Cuba and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He loved animals and gardening. Harry was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was well known locally for his musical talents and was loved by many. He was preceded in death by...
John R. Macdonald
Mar 10, 2025
John R. MacDonald, age 74, of Waynesboro, GA entered into eternal rest March 10, 2025.
Born in Waukegan, IL July 4, 1950, John graduated from Bullis Academy Preparatory School in Potomac, Maryland, and Georgia Southern College in Statesboro, GA where he met his wife, played on the tennis and basketball teams, and was a member of Sigma...
Richard Melvin Rogers
Mar 8, 2025
Richard Melvin Rogers, 78, entered into rest Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born in Commerce to the late Edna and Guy Melvin Rogers. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in the Vietnam War. He owned/operated several stores in South Carolina and other various places. Richard had a Bachelor’s degree and was musically inclined. In...
William Brooks Rumph, Sr.
Mar 4, 2025
William Brooks Rumph, Sr., aged 90 years young, of Waynesboro, Georgia, passed away on March 4, 2025, after a long struggle with dementia. He was born on December 17, 1934, in Marion County, Georgia to Lewis David Rumph and Nannie Mae Greene. Brooks is predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Kay Smith Rumph.
Brooks had ten...
Tracy Earl Walker
Feb 24, 2025
Tracy Earl Walker passed home to his Heavenly Father the way he lived his life, peacefully and quietly on Monday, February 24, 2025. He died suddenly in the home he shared with his beloved wife and eternal companion Danita Walker. He leaves a legacy of faith, prayer, quiet service, and unquestioned love by all whose lives he touched.
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