Clara Bell Oliver McClain
Aug 11, 2025
Clara Bell Oliver McClain, 96, died on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the home of her daughter. She was born on March 16, 1929, in Metter to the late Thomas Watson and Mary Powell Oliver. She was married to the late Alvin H. McClain, Sr. Clara Bell was currently a member of Dry Branch Baptist Church but spent most of...
Glenn Franklin Kilpatrick
Aug 8, 2025
Glenn Franklin Kilpatrick, aged 96, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on January 5, 1929, in Perkins, Georgia, to James Franklin and Annie Mae Jackson Kilpatrick, he was the only surviving son in a family also containing four sisters, all of whom preceded him in death.
A master carpenter, Glenn was well-known and well-respected in...
Joshua Daniel Guzman
Aug 4, 2025
Joshua Daniel Guzman, 16, entered into eternal rest Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born on November 3, 2008, in Savannah, GA and moved to Waynesboro in 2023. Joshua was a trooper, and a very strong-willed young man, who endured tremendous difficulty throughout his short life due to epilepsy. One of things he enjoyed most was riding the tractor with...
Linda I. Blanton
Jul 30, 2025
Linda I. Blanton, 70, entered into rest Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was born in Detroit, MI to the late Helga Marie Miles and the late James Miles. She was a longtime resident of Maryland before moving to Burke County in 2024. Linda received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowie State University in Maryland. She taught school for...
Linda Bennett
Jul 30, 2025
Linda Bennett, 68, entered into rest Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was the kind of person whose warmth could light up a room, whose laughter could ease a heavy day, and whose quiet strength uplifted those around her. Linda lived her life anchored in love and selflessness; she was a women with grace and elegance.
She was a wife who adored...
Terri Rogers Lariscy
Jul 28, 2025
Terri Rogers Lariscy, 59, entered into rest Monday, July 28, 2025. She was born in Augusta and was a lifelong resident of Burke County. She was a 1984 graduate of Edmund Burke Academy and a graduate of East Georgia College. Terri attended First Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to the beach, shopping, crafting, and loved her grandchildren. She was preceded...
Donnie Mann Poole
Jul 26, 2025
Cedar Crossing, GA – Donnie Mann Poole, 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his home in Waynesboro, Georgia. He was born on September 1, 1955, in Toombs County, Georgia and graduated from Toombs Central High School, where he was a standout basketball player. Donnie lived a life as rich and full as a slice of Pineland...
William Richard Arrington
Jul 17, 2025
William Richard Arrington, 73, entered into rest Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born in Wadley, GA to the late Maggie and Bennie Arrington and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a 1970 graduate of Waynesboro High School and a graduate of the University of Georgia, with a Master’s degree in education. Richard taught in the...
Donald "Duck" Lee Thames
Jul 16, 2025
Donald Lee Thames “Duck”, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. As a true country boy, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, mud-bogging, county music, and could always be found tinkering with an engine somewhere. Duck worked as a millwright for many years with Battle Lumber,...
James W. Overstreet
Jul 15, 2025
James W. Overstreet, 66, entered into rest Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He was a native and lifelong resident of Millen. He retired from logging and was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by three children, Angel Yarbrough (Hank), James W. Overstreet, Jr., and William Andrew Overstreet all of Millen; three grandchildren, Amanda Lynn Yarbrough, Nellie Ann Yarbrough, and Hank Junior Yarbrough;...
Melvin Mobley
Jun 20, 2025
Melvin Mobley, 82, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Friday June 20th, 2025, at his home. Melvin was born in Burke County, Georgia, on August 11, 1942, to the late Lewis and Sara Mobley. He was a lifelong resident of Burke County and began farming at a young age, later establishing Saddle Creek Farms in 1986. Melvin...
Stephen Duane Gladson, Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
Stephen Duane Gladson Sr. (also known as Steve), 73, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. Born in Kitsap, Washington, on May 28, 1952, Stephen lived a life defined by service, resilience, and deep devotion to his family and friends.
Early in life, Stephen honorably served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. He continued his dedication...
Rev. Wayne R. Dixon
Jun 16, 2025
Rev. Wayne R. Dixon, 79, entered into rest Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born in Millen and was a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving during Vietnam. He was the owner/operator of Dixon Wrecking Company. Wayne was ordained as a Gospel Minister in 1989 by Rosemont Baptist Church. He pastored...
Matthew Reid Elliott
Jun 8, 2025
Evans, GA – Matthew Reid Elliott, 37, entered into rest on Sunday, June 8, 2025. A lifelong resident of the Greater Augusta Area, Matthew proudly served his country in the United States Army. He attained the rank of Sergeant (SGT) in the esteemed 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, serving honorably for nearly seven...
Deana Lively Keefer
Jun 6, 2025
Deana Lively Keefer, 74, left us on Friday, June 6, 2025, to meet her husband, Ray Keefer and father, Hugh Miller Lively, Sr. in Heaven. She was born on August 27, 1950, in Burke County. While married to Ray, they lived in several places, Atlanta, New York City, and Augusta before returning to her home Burke County. Deana worked many...
William "Billy" Sikes
Jun 3, 2025
William “Billy” Sikes, 86, entered into rest Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He was retired from TTX Railroad and was a member of the Waynesboro Church of God. Billy was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sally and Arthur Sikes; his wife, Jane...
Jeanette Davis Carter
Jun 2, 2025
Jeanette Davis Carter, 64, entered into rest Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born in Wilson, NC to the late Katherine and Wade Davis and has been a resident of Burke County since 2014. She attended Oak Grove Baptist Church in Girard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Davis, Butch Davis, and...
Brian S. Lanier
May 27, 2025
Brian Stacy Lanier, 52, entered into rest Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1972, in Columbia, South Carolina. He loved helping others with his constructional talents in tile and woodwork. Brian was the kid who could enter a room and light it up with his mischievous smile which grew into his charm and wit as an...
Betty Sue Crook
May 25, 2025
Betty Sue Crook, 68, entered into rest Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was born in Augusta to the late Alma and Clyde Crook and has been a resident of Burke County since 1994. She worked in sales with Uniway. Betty was a member of Curits Baptist Church and was an avid animal lover. In addition to her parents, she was...
Kerney McLeod
May 25, 2025
Kerney McLeod, 66, entered into rest Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was a native of Mississippi and has been a resident of Burke County for 25 years. He worked at International Paper for 49 years. Kerney enjoyed farming and hunting with dogs.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Virginia McLeod; a daughter, Stephanie Dunn; three grandchildren, Logan Fairley,...
