Obituaries

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.

Jimmy...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...