Jack Ezekiel Jackson
Feb 12, 2023
Mr. Jack Ezekiel Jackson, 76, entered into rest Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Easley, South Carolina. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He was presently employed as a Master Carpenter with Local 283 Carpenter’s Union at Plant Vogtle. He was an avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Charlie Claxton,...
Roger Franklin Flakes, Sr.
Feb 7, 2023
Roger Franklin Flakes, Sr. “Fuzzy”, 74, entered into rest Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born in Augusta to the late Hazel and Roger Flakes. He drove a truck his whole life up until his retirement in 2014. He was of the Baptist faith and loved his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
James "Jimmy" Lloyd Allen, Sr.
Feb 7, 2023
James Lloyd Allen Sr. peacefully passed away at home early Tuesday morning February 7, 2023. Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, James Dana Allen and Mildred Murray Allen, and a brother, Tommy J. Allen Sr.
Jimmy leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 26 years, Peggy Allen; a brother, Terry D. Allen (Dayle); two sons,...
Sarepta "Tippie" Usher
Feb 3, 2023
Sarepta “Tippie” Usher, 98, entered into eternal rest on February 3, 2023, at her residence. Tippie was born in Glascock County on January 19, 1925, to the late J.A. and Nancy Wilkins Cooper. She was a longtime resident of Burke County and a member of Green’s Cut United Methodist Church. Tippie was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She...
Louis "L.V." Vincent Jenkins, Jr.
Feb 1, 2023
Louis Vincent Jenkins, Jr. entered into rest Wednesday, February 1, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1940 to the late Louis Vincent and Claudia Brinson Jenkins, Sr. He served in the GA National Guard and was a contractor. L.V. was a member of Habersham United Methodist Church. He loved his dogs and horses.
He is survived...
Betty Parker Robinson
Jan 25, 2023
Betty Parker Robinson, 94, the daughter of the late Marian and Millard Parker, entered into rest Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was a native and lifelong resident of Sardis. She was a member of the Sardis Methodist Church, where she helped with Vacation Bible School and was in the Joy Sunday School Class. Betty was the owner operator of...
Sadie Alisa Burke Tyre
Jan 19, 2023
Sadie Alisa Burke Tyre, 63, of Orange Park, FL, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023. She was born in Millen, GA, to Jesse and Louise Burke. Those who knew Alisa, knew she was a true animal lover and treated her pets like children. There was not a stray animal she came across that she didn’t help...
John Mcferrin Lovett, Jr.
Jan 15, 2023
John McFerrin Lovett, Jr. 75, of Burke County, entered into rest Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born in Millen to the late Rubye and John “Mac” Lovett, Sr. He was a member of St Michael’s Episcopal Church. John served for many years on the board of Family and Children Services and also on the Tax Assessor board. He...
Mrs. Patricia Woods Hendrix
Jan 13, 2023
Mrs. Patricia Woods Hendrix, 74, beloved wife of Floyd Hendrix, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 13, 2023, with her family at her side.
She was born on October 25, 1948, in Savannah to the late James and Addie Irene Woods. She married Floyd Emerson Hendrix on December 10, 1966, and they established a...
Wooldridge Brigham Holcomb
Jan 12, 2023
Wooldridge Brigham Holcomb passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born March 28, 1936, to the late Elbert and Lillie P. Holcomb. For 28 ½ years, Brigham worked for Babcock and Wilcox in Brunswick. After that, he went to work for Southern Company and later retired as a nuclear mechanic at Plant Vogtle. He was an avid fisherman,...
Don Byron King
Jan 9, 2023
Don Byron King, 50, entered into rest on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Augusta University Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born in Emanuel County to the late Don Henry King and Edna Cook and was a longtime resident of Waynesboro. He was a graduate of Hahnville High School in Boutte, LA and Academy of Hair Technology...
Phyllis Marie Drew
Jan 6, 2023
Phyllis Marie Drew, 79, entered into eternal rest on January 6, 2023, at her son Phillip’s residence. Phyllis was born November 4, 1943, in Swainsboro, GA to the late Warren Phillip Weddon and Susan Marie Parker Weddon. She was a long time resident of Waynesboro, having moved to the area in 1963. Phyllis was a lover of the Lord...
Joe Hammock, Sr.
Jan 5, 2023
Joe Hammock, Sr., 66, entered into rest Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He owned his own mechanic shop and loved racing, riding motorcycles, and working on his mud truck. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Theo Hammock;...
William D. Robinson
Jan 4, 2023
William D. Robinson, 85, entered into rest Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born in Omaha, NE and has been a resident of Burke County since 1981. He was a member of Botsford Baptist Church and loved the church and his church family. In his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting. William worked as a pipefitter and welder at jobsites...
Desiree D. Martin
Jan 2, 2023
Desiree D. Martin, 33, entered into rest Monday, January 2, 2023. She was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She attended Hephzibah High School and was in the ROTC. She was a former employee of Brentwood Health and Rehab.
She is survived by two daughters, Aubree and Ella Martin both of Millen; her mother, Brenda Oglesby...
Robert Grimsley
Dec 31, 2022
Robert "Bob" Grimsley, 85, of Wrens, GA, entered into rest Saturday, December 31, 2022. Bob was born on May 13, 1937, in Dillon, SC. After graduating from Dillon High School in 1955, he went on to study engineering at the Citadel. In 1961, Bob met his wife, Faye Hardwick, in Dillon. Upon graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering...
Paulette Ward Hensley
Dec 27, 2022
Paulette Ward Hensley, 70, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at University Hospital. Mrs. Hensley was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County and was the service manager for Looper Cabinet Company.
Surviving are her husband, Brian P. Hensley of Hephzibah; her daughter, April Mobley of Tallahassee, FL; her son, Brandon Taylor (Crystal) of...
Sandra Mae Collins
Dec 19, 2022
Ms. Sandra Mae Collins (Hartness), 66, of Sardis, GA, passed away peacefully at home. She was loved by many. She was full of personality and someone that you would always remember.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Margarette Ann Johnson (McKinney, Hartness), her father Harley (Rocky) Francis Hartness and her stepfather, Robert Franklin Johnson. She...
Dr. William "Bill" Sidney Bolton
Dec 17, 2022
Dr. William “Bill” Sidney Bolton, 81, of Sandy Springs, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Bill was born June 4, 1941, to the late John and Amanda Bolton. The youngest of three brothers, Bill grew up in Waynesboro, Georgia. In high school, he loved playing football, and one of his proudest memories...
Joseph Barkley Montgomery Iii
Dec 9, 2022
Mr. Joseph Barkley Montgomery III, 79, of Waynesboro, Georgia, husband of Alice Allen Montgomery, entered into eternal rest Friday, December 9, 2022, His memorial service will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022, in St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 515 S. Liberty Street at 3:00pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 2:00pm in the parish...
