Donald "Duck" Lee Thames
Jul 16, 2025
Donald Lee Thames “Duck”, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. As a true country boy, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, mud-bogging, county music, and could always be found tinkering with an engine somewhere. Duck worked as a millwright for many years with Battle Lumber,...
James W. Overstreet
Jul 15, 2025
James W. Overstreet, 66, entered into rest Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He was a native and lifelong resident of Millen. He retired from logging and was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by three children, Angel Yarbrough (Hank), James W. Overstreet, Jr., and William Andrew Overstreet all of Millen; three grandchildren, Amanda Lynn Yarbrough, Nellie Ann Yarbrough, and Hank Junior Yarbrough;...
Melvin Mobley
Jun 20, 2025
Melvin Mobley, 82, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Friday June 20th, 2025, at his home. Melvin was born in Burke County, Georgia, on August 11, 1942, to the late Lewis and Sara Mobley. He was a lifelong resident of Burke County and began farming at a young age, later establishing Saddle Creek Farms in 1986. Melvin...
Stephen Duane Gladson, Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
Stephen Duane Gladson Sr. (also known as Steve), 73, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. Born in Kitsap, Washington, on May 28, 1952, Stephen lived a life defined by service, resilience, and deep devotion to his family and friends.
Early in life, Stephen honorably served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. He continued his dedication...
Rev. Wayne R. Dixon
Jun 16, 2025
Rev. Wayne R. Dixon, 79, entered into rest Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born in Millen and was a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving during Vietnam. He was the owner/operator of Dixon Wrecking Company. Wayne was ordained as a Gospel Minister in 1989 by Rosemont Baptist Church. He pastored...
Matthew Reid Elliott
Jun 8, 2025
Evans, GA – Matthew Reid Elliott, 37, entered into rest on Sunday, June 8, 2025. A lifelong resident of the Greater Augusta Area, Matthew proudly served his country in the United States Army. He attained the rank of Sergeant (SGT) in the esteemed 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, serving honorably for nearly seven...
Deana Lively Keefer
Jun 6, 2025
Deana Lively Keefer, 74, left us on Friday, June 6, 2025, to meet her husband, Ray Keefer and father, Hugh Miller Lively, Sr. in Heaven. She was born on August 27, 1950, in Burke County. While married to Ray, they lived in several places, Atlanta, New York City, and Augusta before returning to her home Burke County. Deana worked many...
William "Billy" Sikes
Jun 3, 2025
William “Billy” Sikes, 86, entered into rest Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He was retired from TTX Railroad and was a member of the Waynesboro Church of God. Billy was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sally and Arthur Sikes; his wife, Jane...
Jeanette Davis Carter
Jun 2, 2025
Jeanette Davis Carter, 64, entered into rest Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born in Wilson, NC to the late Katherine and Wade Davis and has been a resident of Burke County since 2014. She attended Oak Grove Baptist Church in Girard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Davis, Butch Davis, and...
Brian S. Lanier
May 27, 2025
Brian Stacy Lanier, 52, entered into rest Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1972, in Columbia, South Carolina. He loved helping others with his constructional talents in tile and woodwork. Brian was the kid who could enter a room and light it up with his mischievous smile which grew into his charm and wit as an...
Betty Sue Crook
May 25, 2025
Betty Sue Crook, 68, entered into rest Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was born in Augusta to the late Alma and Clyde Crook and has been a resident of Burke County since 1994. She worked in sales with Uniway. Betty was a member of Curits Baptist Church and was an avid animal lover. In addition to her parents, she was...
Kerney McLeod
May 25, 2025
Kerney McLeod, 66, entered into rest Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was a native of Mississippi and has been a resident of Burke County for 25 years. He worked at International Paper for 49 years. Kerney enjoyed farming and hunting with dogs.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Virginia McLeod; a daughter, Stephanie Dunn; three grandchildren, Logan Fairley,...
Angela Lee
May 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angela Lee, a cherished member of our community, who departed this life on Tuesday, May 20,2025, at the age of 71.
A lifelong storyteller, Angela was a gifted author, journalist, and photographer, whose words touched heart and sparked minds. Her writing, often rooted in local history, illuminated the lives of...
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...
