Obituaries

Sep 29, 2023

Gerald “Ray” Saxon, 83, of Waynesboro went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Ray was a devoted husband and father who prioritized his family above all else. He was an active member of Piney Grove Baptist Church, where he served tirelessly in various capacities, from teaching Sunday...

Sep 11, 2023

Rose Marie Tillman, 74, entered into rest Monday, September 11, 2023. She was born and raised in Moultrie and has been a resident of Burke County for the past 34 years. She was a member of Botsford Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Brian Jewitt.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Tillman...

Sep 9, 2023

Jimmy Rayford Quick, 65, entered into rest Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was born in Waynesboro and was a resident of Martinez. He was a hard worker and a great heavy equipment operator. Jimmy loved dirt track racing, having fun and had the best head of white hair his family had ever seen. He loved his family. He was...

Sep 5, 2023

Albert Holland, 78, entered into rest Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was born in Girard to the late Sarah and Joseph Ira Holland and has been a lifelong resident of Burke County. In his younger years, he enjoyed to hunt and fish. He loved gardening and high school football, having kept the stats for the Burke County Bears for...

Sep 4, 2023

Helen Chandler Kirchner passed into the larger life on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was a lifelong member of Sardis Methodist Church. She enjoyed being outdoors working in her yard. She was a loving mother and Mema. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Lovic Pierce and Mamie Strange Chandler; her oldest daughter, Susan K. Johnston; and two...

Aug 28, 2023

Peggy Mallard Chandler passed quietly in her sleep on August 28, 2023 after several years of declining health. She is survived by her daughter Lynn Hurley (Tim); sons Billy Joe Chandler (Lisa), and Robert L. (Lucky) Chandler; grand-children Erin Shepard (Austin), Megan Love (Philip) and Wade Chandler (Mary Ann); six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews as well as...

Aug 28, 2023

Jesse Allen Loren, 82, entered into rest Monday, August 28, 2023. Jesse, known as Skip, was born July 21, 1941 in Augusta to the late Jesse and Ruth Loren. As a young child, his parents relocated to Wilmington, NC. Skip attended school and Junior college at Cape Fear and at 21 years of age he joined the military. He...

Aug 24, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” Oliver MacDonald, age 72, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family on August 24, 2023.  Debbie was a graduate of Appling County High School and Georgia Southern College earning a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Education Specialist Degree.  Debbie was born in Waynesboro, GA and spent her adult life there serving as a teacher at Waynesboro Primary School...

Aug 18, 2023

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Aug 14, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Caldwell, 61, entered into rest Monday, August 14, 2023. He was born in Camp Lejeune, NC to the late Sara Ruth and Madison Gilbert Caldwell, Sr. and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church. Kenneth enjoyed traveling, has a passion for woodworking, loved life and loved his family....

Aug 10, 2023

Verlan Harrison Young, 91, entered into rest Thursday, August 10, 2023. She was born in Florala, AL to the late Laura Leslie and O.C. Harrison and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. She attended Green’s Cut United Methodist Church, where she was a member of The Sonshine Club. Verlan enjoyed reading, quilting, watching Westerns, and College Football....

Aug 9, 2023

Randy Tapley, 60, entered into rest Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He was born in Sardis to the late Ellen and David Tapley. He was a member Bethel Baptist Church. He was a dedicated, hard working, simple man. Randy was a truck driver having drove for 38 years. He loved racing and the Georgia Bulldogs. He was a loving husband,...

Aug 1, 2023

Jimmie Roger Spires, 88, entered into rest Tuesday, August 01, 2023. He was a native of Orangeburg, SC and a longtime resident of Burke County. He retired from International Paper after 32 years and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two sons, James Earl Spires and Clinton Spires.

He is...

Jul 28, 2023

Teresa A. Gaiser, 61, entered into rest Friday, July 28, 2023, at Burke Medical Center. Teresa was born January 12, 1962 to Hobby Overstreet and Lula Burke Overstreet. Teresa was a lifelong resident of Burke and Jenkins County. She was the Director of Jenkins County Recreation Department for many years before beginning work at the Screven County Health Department...

Jul 17, 2023

Matthew Francis Lovett, age 39, of Burke County, entered into rest on Monday, July 17, 2023. Matt was born on December 27, 1983, in Augusta, Georgia to John and Donna Lovett. He was a lifelong resident of Burke County. He was a 2002 graduate of Burke County High School and graduated Augusta Technical College in HVAC technology. Matt was...

Jul 17, 2023

Virginia G. Kitchens, 81, entered into rest on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was born in Bayard, New Mexico to the late Rosalio Gonzales and Theodora Rodriguez Gonzales and was the youngest of 13 children. She married her husband of 60 years, Bill Kitchens, on April 20, 1963, in Fort Bliss, Texas. She was a retired 911 operator with...

Jul 15, 2023

James Ralph “Jimmy” Johnson, 77, entered into rest Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was born in Richmond County on September 25, 1945, to the late Lois Weatherford Johnson and Jessie Eugene Johnson, Sr. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of  Burke County. He was a graduate of Waynesboro High School and attended Augusta State University. He was a faithful member...

Jul 10, 2023

Sonya Wynette Hillis, 52, entered into rest Monday, July 10, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Platka, FL and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. She was of the Baptist faith and worked as a mail carrier for many years. Sonya’s favorite holiday was Christmas and loved hosting guests who were in...

Jun 28, 2023

Henry Warren Glisson, Sr. 80 devoted husband, father and grandfather entered into rest on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in Waynesboro, Georgia. Henry was born in Millen, Georgia along with his twin sister, Henrietta on May 12, 1943. He was a lifelong resident of Girard, Georgia. Henry was a farmer, Army National Guard veteran serving active duty during the Berlin...

Jun 28, 2023

Our family sadly lost a pillar on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, when James (Jimmy) David Poole passed away from natural causes. Mr. Poole had just celebrated his 96th birthday. Born on June 25th, 1927 in Dyersburg, Tenn. Mr. Poole is preceded in death by his “Sweetie” of 67 years, Octama Lively Poole from Waynesboro, Georgia. Their marriage was one of...