Margie Jean Rolison
Mar 7, 2024
Margie Jean Rolison, 59, entered into rest Thursday, March 7, 2023. She was born in Baltimore, MD to Margie G. Kirkland and the late Russell Dean Johnson and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. She was a member of East Burke Baptist Church and enjoyed yardwork and flowers. Margie loved her family. In addition to her father,...
Helen Fulford Palmer
Mar 6, 2024
Helen Fulford Palmer, age 81, the wife of the late George Palmer of Waynesboro, GA, went to her heavenly home on March 6, after a brief illness. Helen was born in Alamo, Georgia to the late Sherman Albert Fulford Sr., and Bertha Moran Fulford. Helen and George were married for 58 years and made Burke County their home in...
William H. Burke
Feb 29, 2024
William H. Burke, 80, entered into rest Thursday, February 29, 2024. He was a native of Jenkins County and a longtime resident of Burke County. He retired from Sunbeam Aluminum Furniture, formerly Kellers Aluminum Plant. William was a member of Calvary Tabernacle of Waynesboro.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie “BJ” G. Burke; two daughters, Stephanie...
William Ray Chandler
Feb 22, 2024
William Ray Chandler, 94, entered into rest Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He was a retired farmer, who loved working cows and planting and tending to his garden. He enjoyed fishing and working. Ray was a member of the Sardis Methodist Church and a former member of the Farm Service...
Betty Hillis Belk
Feb 21, 2024
Betty Hillis Belk, 80, entered into rest Wednesday, February 21, 2024. She was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. She retired from The True Citizen and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Alexander.
She is survived by three children, Patrick Belk (Kim) of Alexander, Pam Mallard (Jeff) of Girard, and Rodney Belk (Hayley)...
Richard "Ricky" Roberts
Feb 18, 2024
Richard “Ricky” Roberts, 70, entered into rest Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was born in Millen to the late Myrtle and Ira Roberts and was a resident of Metter. He was a horse trainer and a member of Magnolia Baptist Church in Perkins.
He is survived by three siblings, Barbara Clark of Savannah, Fred Roberts (Brenda) of...
Robert "Bobby" Caldwell Neely Iii
Feb 17, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Caldwell Neely III, 67, entered into rest surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 17, 2024. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. Bobby loved being outside, woodworking and building things with his hands. He was a member of the Waynesboro Church of God. He is preceded in death by parents, Robert C. Neely...
Jenny Perry Beauman
Feb 15, 2024
Jennifer “Jenny” Beauman, 66, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Burke County who dedicated over 35 years of her life to teaching in its community. She touched the hearts and minds of generations of students with her unwavering commitment and genuine care. She loved seeing, speaking, and laughing with all her students, past...
Thomas Wilson Cullen
Feb 13, 2024
It is with great remembrance that the family of Thomas Wilson Cullen Sr., 83, announce his passing on Tuesday February 13th 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. Thomas was born in Sardis Georgia on February 11th 1941, to Wyatt and Ida Lee Cullen. He spent his childhood and adolescence surrounded by many sibling, cousins, and friends...
David "Eric" Calvert
Feb 6, 2024
David “Eric” Calvert, 61, entered into rest Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was born in Sylvania and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a member of Botsford Baptist Church. Eric was a retired mechanic, loved car racing and restoring cars. He enjoyed cooking, going to car shows, concerts, and having a good time. He was...
O. Lee Williams, Jr.
Feb 5, 2024
O. Lee Williams, Jr., age 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 5, 2024, in Augusta, GA. He is survived by his four children, Karen Freed-Williams (Marcie) of Orlando, FL, Becky Benson (Marsh) of Lincolnton, GA, Laura Croft (Phil) of Atlanta, GA, and Tom Williams (Lisa) of Cornelia, GA; eight grandchildren, Nikki Freed-Williams, Katie Freed-Williams, Casey...
Cindy Bullington
Feb 4, 2024
Cindy Bullington, 51, entered into rest Sunday, February 4, 2024. She was born in Jacksonville, FL and has been a resident of Georgia for many years, having lived in Burke County for the past year. She was a janitor for the Made In The Shade RV Park.
She is survived by three children, David Bullington of Waynesboro,...
Brenda Oglesby Martin
Feb 2, 2024
Brenda Joann Oglesby Martin, 66, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2024, at her home in Augusta, GA. She was born on May 14, 1957, to Agnes Miles in Burke County, Georgia. Brenda was a strong woman despite her trials in life and always seen the good even through the bad times. She was a friend...
Paul Wyatt Mcgahee
Jan 30, 2024
Paul Wyatt McGahee, 56, entered into rest on January 30th, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Augusta to Noel and Chloris McGahee, but later moved to Waynesboro. By trade he was an HVAC technician spending the majority of his career with Pure Aire Controls. As an avid fan of music and racing, you could find him enjoying...
Bobbie Jean Barefield
Jan 26, 2024
Bobbie Jean Barefield, 84, entered into rest Friday, January 26, 2024. She was born in Allendale, SC to the late Nora and John Muns and had been a longtime resident of Millen. She was of the Baptist faith. Bobbie was a caring, hardworking, strong, and independent woman. She loved her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Lena Cannady Barefield
Jan 26, 2024
Lena Cannady Barefield, 70, entered into rest Friday, January 26, 2024. She was born in Waynesboro to the late Edith and Alford Cannady and has been a lifelong resident. She was of the Baptist faith. Lena loved her family and enjoyed birds and flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica Hopper....
Linda Wall Alexander
Jan 25, 2024
Linda Wall Alexander, 83, entered into rest Thursday, January 25, 2024. She was born in Louisville, GA to the late Margaret and Chester Arthur Wall and has been a longtime resident of Waynesboro. She loved showing and breeding her Boston terriers, having people come from all over the world to buy dogs from her. Linda was member of the...
John Travis Atkinson
Jan 20, 2024
John Travis Atkinson, 65, entered into rest Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was born to the late Bessie and Eldridge Atkinson and was a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a retired truck driver.
He is survived by two children, Trisha Atkinson Sikes (Charlie) of Waynesboro and John Atkinson, Jr. (Michaela) of Waynesboro; six grandchildren; five...
John "Johnny" Gilbert Shivers
Jan 18, 2024
John Gilbert (Johnny) Shivers (78) peacefully passed from his life here on earth to the eternal on January 18, 2024.
Johnny was born in Vidette, Georgia on November 26, 1945. The second son of Paul Hunter Shivers and Mary Alma Byrd Shivers. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gloria Dean Shivers; his daughters Lynn...
Linda "Mawmaw" Ann Havard
Jan 17, 2024
Linda “MawMaw” Ann Havard, 76, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. She was a native of Fort Payne, Alabama and a longtime resident of Hephzibah, Georgia. She was an avid floral gardener and loved to bird watch, especially her hummingbirds. In her early years, she enjoyed bowling and was known to participate in a...
