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...
Brenda Johnson Mcbride
Dec 6, 2022
Brenda Johnson McBride went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 6, 2022. She died peacefully at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Thomas Everett McBride, Sr. Brenda was the beloved daughter of the late Edgar Arlington Johnson and Florrie Daniel Johnson. She was the youngest...
Sheila Odom Jenkins
Dec 5, 2022
Sheila Odom Jenkins, loving wife, devoted mother & Mammie, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 5th 2022, at the age of 54. Sheila was the daughter of James William Odom & Juanita Wilson Odom and was raised in north Burke County. She was married to her husband of 36 years, Frank Leslie Jenkins III, and...
Martyn Gerry Hirshman
Dec 2, 2022
Martyn Gerry Hirshman, 76, of Hephzibah, GA entered into rest December 2, 2022.
Gerry was born June 27, 1946, the first of five children, to Edith E. Thompson and Girard H. Hirshman in Washington, D. C. Raised in a close knit bunch, Gerry helped care for his mom and younger siblings when times were hard for his...
Claudette "Cookie" Toler
Nov 22, 2022
Claudette “Cookie” Toler, 80, entered into rest Tuesday, November 22, 2022. She was born in Beckley, WV to the late Wade and Lora Toler. She worked in the manufacturing business in several different states for most of her career, including Samsons Manufacturing in Waynesboro. Cookie was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs...
Russell A. Flakes
Nov 14, 2022
Russell A. Flakes, 72, entered into rest Monday, November 14, 2022. He was born in Millen to the late Josie and John A. Flakes and lifelong resident of Burke County. He was of the Baptist faith and was the owner operator of Flakes Auto and Trucks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, two brothers,...
Codey Bolton
Nov 12, 2022
Codey Bolton, 26, entered into rest Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was artistic, loved history, and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was preceded in death by his father, Wendell Bolton, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Mary and Robert Watson; and two uncles, Stanley and Wayne Watson.
He is survived by his mother, Crystal Bolton of...
Jeffery Lee Jester
Nov 11, 2022
Jeffery Lee Jester, 51, entered into rest Friday, November 11, 2022. He enjoyed being a Georgia Bulldog fan, a family man and a dedicated Ashmore Concrete employee. His co-workers were like family to him. Jeff was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Lee Jester; his mother, Judy Jester Malone; and...
