Obituaries

Nov 8, 2021

Reverend Earl Thomas Saxon, 73, loving husband, father, and grandfather went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, November 8, 2021. Rev. Saxon was born in Savannah, GA, grew up in Bulloch County, and was a resident of Burke County since 1981. Before moving to Burke County, he pastored churches in St. Mary's, Claxton, and Augusta. Here in Burke...

Nov 4, 2021

Jackie B. Lovett, 87, entered into rest Thursday, November 4, 2021. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Waynesboro. He was the CEO of Jackie B. Lovett Trucking Co., Inc. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Chance Lovett;...

Oct 31, 2021

Hampton Edward Johnson, 62, entered rest Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was born in Augusta and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Johnson; his mother, Lillian Joyce Prince; and a grandson, Thomas Gravitt. He is survived by two daughters, Tabitha Johnson of Sardis and Kaylin Belanger of Augusta; his...

Oct 30, 2021

Remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

Oct 25, 2021

Memorial Service:

FEB 28. 11:00 AM (ET)

Ellis Chapel United Methodist Church

3657 Hiltonia-Perkins Rod

Sylvaia, GA 30467

Oct 19, 2021

William Richard Waters "Little Richard", 69, entered into rest Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was a native of Stillmore, GA and a lifelong resident of Burke County. He was the longest surviving patient at Brentwood Nursing Home, having lived 64 of his 69 years there. He was preceded in death by his adopted parents, Lottie and Fletcher Waters; biological parents,...

Oct 17, 2021

Elizabeth "Betsy" Daley, 36, entered into eternal rest Sunday, October 17, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and longtime resident of Baltimore, MD and has lived in Burke County since August 2020. She was a graduate of Lansdowne High School, and she met her life-long partner and devoted husband during that time. Betsy loved to cook,...

Oct 10, 2021

Althea Daniels, 91, entered into rest Sunday, October 10, 2021. She was a native of Unadilla, GA and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. She graduated from Georgia Teacher's College and taught at Waynesboro Elementary School. Althea was an avid gardener for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and Willie Hugh...

Oct 9, 2021

Gary Dean Johnson, Sr., 75, entered into rest Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was a native of Sandersville and a lifelong resident of Burke County. He retired from Georgia Power and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. After retirement, Gary started raising cows. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christine and William Henry Johnson, Jr.; a son, John...

Oct 2, 2021

Barbara Poole Newton, 80, of Waynesboro, entered into rest on Saturday October 2, 2021 at the Keysville Nursing Home. She was born on April 10, 1941 to the late O.B. Poole and Sara Hillis Poole. Barbara will be missed by her family because she was a truly loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She also loved her dogs. In addition to...

Oct 1, 2021

James B. Hutchinson, Jr., 79, entered into rest Friday, October 1, 2021. He was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. His favorite pastime was watching his grandchildren play sports, watching the Braves, and going fishing and family was his top priority. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. James and Edna Hutchinson; and two siblings. He is...

Oct 1, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Cleveland Jenkins, 61, entered into rest Friday, October 1, 2021. He retired from the State of Georgia after 35 years of service where he served as an occupational therapist and a paraprofessional at River Quest. After retirement, he began driving a school bus for the specials needs children and was loved by all the children on his route....

Sep 27, 2021

Johnie Quarles Crockett, 86, entered into rest Monday, September 27, 2021. She was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County and was a member of Greens Cut United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Evans Crockett, Jr. She is survived by two sons, William Crockett (Kerry) of Grovetown and Bob Crockett (Randi) of Waynesboro;...

Sep 21, 2021

Charles M. Story, 54, entered into rest Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was a native and lifelong resident of Waynesboro, Georgia.He was a 1985 graduate of Edmund Burke Academy and a 1989 graduate of Georgia Southern University.After graduating from Georgia Southern, he returned to Waynesboro to work with his dad in the insurance business, where he eventually took over and...

Sep 21, 2021

Gerald Ann Clayton, 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, after a short illness. She was born on February 19, 1955, to the late Alvin H. McClain and Clara Bell Oliver McClain. She was a retired Benefits Manager with the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, where she devoted 34 years to...

Sep 18, 2021

The family has requested that anyone wishing to make s donation in memory of Paul, please send them to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Sep 13, 2021

Micah Allen Taylor, infant son of Dakota Taylor, entered into rest Monday, September 13, 2021. Graveside Services will be held 1:30pm Wednesday, September 22 in the Millen City Cemetery. Visitation will held from 1:00pm until the time of the service. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two siblings, Ashlyn Taylor, and Skylar Taylor. DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home &...

Sep 13, 2021

Rufus Julian Eskew, Jr. "Rusty", 55, passed away Monday September 13, 2021, at University Hospital. He was a lifetime resident of Burke County. Rusty enjoyed a long career in law enforcement and heavy equipment. He was always willing to help others and enjoyed serving the community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley Herndon and Rufus Julian Eskew,...

Sep 5, 2021

C.J. "Bobby" Stewart, 90, entered into rest Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born in Wayne County and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church, a member of Lewis Hunting Club and began the Burke County School Bus Driver's Association. He retired as the owner operator of Waynesboro Upholstery and was...

Sep 4, 2021

Mark Alan Grogan, 48, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was born in Augusta, GA on June 30, 1973. He was a star athlete at Edmund Burke Academy where he played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track. He proudly attended the University of Georgia and, although he graduated in 1996, he remained a fervent Georgia fan....