Obituaries

May 9, 2023

Our sweet and precious Ryleigh Rose Winston went to heaven to be with our Lord on May 9, 2023, at 4 years of age. Ryleigh was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 24, 2018, to parents, Aaron and Lauren Winston. Ryleigh was an active, happy, spunky, and witty little girl, who lit up a room with her spontaneous...

May 4, 2023

After a short illness, on the morning of May 4th 2023, Jack DeLaigle, 91, went to be with the Angels. He was a son of the late Jack and Mollie DeLaigle and a brother of late Fred, DeRossie, Allen, and Avner DeLaigle. His life was one that no book could hold. A man that was driven beyond what...

Apr 27, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Bolton Segrest, 80, wife of the late Donald E. Segrest, Sr., went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1942, in Wilkes County to the late Robert and Sadie Bolton. Joyce and Donald were married 35 years when he passed in December 1997. She was a seamstress,...

Apr 23, 2023

Ronald Eugene “Gene” Ellison entered into rest on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 92. He was a son of the late Annie and Lovick Ellison and was a lifelong resident of Sardis. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Gene was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition...

Apr 22, 2023

Brenda Lee Heath Myers, 64, entered into rest Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was a daughter of the late Shelby and James Thomas Heath and was a native and lifelong resident of Jenkins County. She enjoyed games, gardening, putting puzzles together, playing the lottery and being nosey. Brenda enjoyed helping others and was a loving wife, mother, nana,...

Apr 10, 2023

Carol Anne Gower Mann of Waynesboro, GA died April 10 th 2023, in her home.

Carol was born to Anne Crawford Gower and William Justus Gower, Jr. in Atlanta, GA on July 13, 1947. She graduated from R.E. Lee Institute in Thomaston, GA in 1965 and from the University of Georgia and Augusta College with a degree...

Apr 7, 2023

Mary Ann Owens Johnson, 77, entered into rest Friday, April 7, 2023. She was a native of Wrens and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. She retired from Capital City Bank and was a bookkeeper for JR Johnson Construction Company. She was a member of Hephzibah Baptist Church and previously served in the preschool and nursery department...

Apr 6, 2023

Leonard R. Herndon, 75, entered into rest Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was a native of Florida and a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving as a Sergeant in the Military Police. Leonard retired from the Burke County Road Department and was an avid hunter. He was preceded in death by...

Apr 1, 2023

Joe Franklin Lairscy, Jr., 62, entered into rest Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was born in Sylvania to the late Joe Franklin Lairscy, Sr. and Sarah Boykin Rhodes and was a lifelong resident of Burke County. He worked as a lineman for over 40 years. He was a good-hearted free-spirit who accepted and loved all. Joe was kind and...

Mar 29, 2023

Jennie Boyce Fowler, 77, entered into rest Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was a member of Hopeful Baptist Church. She was lifelong nurse and loved animals. Jennie was a loving mother, wife, and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henrietta and Hugh Boyce; her husband, Patrick Fowler; a son, Morgan Mizelle; and a brother, Bill Boyce....

Mar 24, 2023

Jerry A. Swearingen, 80, entered into rest Friday, March 24, 2023. He was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta and was a member of McBean Baptist Church. He loved to watch Gunsmoke, work in his yard, and spend time with his grandchildren. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. He was preceded in...

Mar 24, 2023

James S. Dickens, 71, entered into rest Friday, March 24, 2023, after a lengthy battle with heart disease which he fought with courage and tenacity. Special thanks to all the doctors and staff on CVICU at Augusta University for their devoted efforts and continued compassion. They entered the fight with dedication and effort that was unwavering.

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Mar 23, 2023

Freida H. Robinson, 74, entered into rest Thursday, March 23, 2023. She was a native and lifelong resident of Sardis. She was a graduate of SGA and was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church. She retired from the Sardis Gas Company. Freida was preceded in death by her parents, Dora and Lamar Hickman; and a sister, Donnie Hickman....

Mar 17, 2023

Janna Anne Miser (Bug), 41, rose to the dance floor in the sky surrounded by her family on March 17, 2023.

She is survived by her partner, Gerald Schriner and his daughter, Rebecca; her parents, Brenda O. Miser of Waynesboro and Gary G. Miser of Arkansas; brothers, Derick Miser (Brandi) of Arkansas and Christopher Miser of South...

Mar 5, 2023

Phillip J. Windham, 78, entered into rest Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born in Dale County, Alabama to the late Otis and Mattie Bell Windham and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a member of East Burke Baptist Church and worked for the Local 1756 Painters Union. Phillip was an avid fisherman, hunter, and...

Feb 27, 2023

Our beloved mother, Elizabeth Ann Ford, 90, went to her Heavenly home on February 27, 2023. She was born in Pike County on June 25, 1932, to the late George Merrill and Annie Middlebrooks Allen. She was a graduate of Pike County High School and moved to Burke County in 1995. Elizabeth started cooking at 8 years old and...

Feb 17, 2023

Richard “Ricky” Holland, 61, of Martinez, GA, entered into rest on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Ricky was born in Pensacola, Florida. He attended Waynesboro High School and pursued a life-long career in construction. He was an avid sports fan and loved his Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, and Atlanta Braves. If not watching sports, he would be tuned...

Feb 16, 2023

Grace Elizabeth Meads Smith, 79, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 16, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, and adopted grandmother to many over the years.   Known by most as Beth, she spent the majority of her life in Sardis. She was the daughter of the late George “Pilot” Linton Meads and Grace Pauline...

Feb 14, 2023

Patrick “Mike” Fowler, Jr., 74, entered into rest Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was born in High Point, NC to the late Josephine and Patrick Fowler, Sr. and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a 1971 graduate of Georgia Tech, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial management. He was a member of Hopeful...

Feb 14, 2023

Robert L. Rogers, 77, entered into rest Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was born on December 21, 1945, in Wrens to the late Agnes and Earl Rogers and has lived in Waynesboro for over 50 years. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp, where he held rank of Sergeant and fought in Vietnam War. Robert was a...