Rose Williams
Jun 25, 2019
Waynesboro- Mrs. Rose Vickery Williams, 86, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Affectionately known by all as Mrs. Rose, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and was a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Mrs. Rose was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. She was a very active member...
Gary Lamar Rigdon
Jun 22, 2019
Waynesboro – Gary Lamar Rigdon, Jr., 42, passed away on Saturday June 22, 2019, at the Burke County Medical Center, following a long battle with cancer. He was born on January 7, 1977, in Savannah, GA, to Gary Lamar Rigdon, Sr., and Loretta O'Neal Rigdon. Gary was a diehard Burke County Bears fan, and he rarely missed a game. He...
Melissa "Lisa" Neely Roberson
Jun 21, 2019
Melissa "Lisa" Neely Roberson, 58, the daughter of the late Hubert Skinner and Barbara Parker Hebert, died Friday, June 21, 2019. Lisa was born in Waynesboro and was a resident of Sardis. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kimberly Suzanne Skinner. Surviving are her boyfriend, James "Dinky" Crews, Jr. of Sardis; her sons, Charles Neely, Jr. and wife...
Nona G Kimpel
Jun 16, 2019
Waynesboro – Nona G. Kimpel, 79, passed away on June 16, 2019, at her residence. She was born on October 12, 1939, in Wagoner, Oklahoma to the late Ovie Efton and Juanita Hathcock Trott. Nona was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a very friendly kindhearted person. She moved to Burke County in April 1994 from Mt. Pleasant, MI. In...
Mary Barbara Taylor
Jun 15, 2019
Hephzibah – Mary Barbara Taylor, 82, passed away on Saturday June 15, 2019 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA. She was born on January 24, 1937, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late Leon Beau and Bernice Lockey. Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was very tenderhearted, and loved Elvis. Mary was a member of Full Gospel Lighthouse...
Paul Willard Reeves
Jun 10, 2019
Paul Willard Reeves, 83, went into eternal rest at home on June 10, 2019. He was born on August 9, 1935, in Augusta, GA and moved to Waynesboro in 1969. He was an electrician for more than 50 years, ultimately owning his own business that included plumbing. He loved his heavenly Father, his family, history, and gardening. He is survived...
Harry "Lil Bruce" Redd, Jr.
May 29, 2019
Harry Bruce Redd, Jr. "Lil Bruce", 24, entered into rest Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was born in Richmond County and was a lifelong resident of Burke County. He attended Burke County High School. Lil Bruce was a loving person, who enjoyed the outdoors, loved his family and friends, and lived life to the fullest. He survived by his mother,...
Marjorie Story
May 27, 2019
Sarah Marjorie (McBride) Story went peacefully to heaven on May 27, 2019: She was doing what she loved best, tending to her beloved flower garden.She was born August 2, 1927, and was a lifelong resident of Burke County.She was born in Vidette, GA and then settled in Waynesboro with her husband Ben, where they raised their 5 children. Marjorie was...
Aubrey C. "Bubba" Mathis
May 25, 2019
Waynesboro – Aubrey C. "Bubba" Mathis Jr., 68, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Cross, South Carolina. Bubba was born on February 27, 1951 in Waynesboro, Georgia to the late Aubrey C. Mathis Sr. and Carolyn M. Mathis. He was a lifelong resident of Burke County, a retired Maintenance Engineer from Pray-On, and he even self-proclaimed himself as...
Margaret Charlene Self Story
Apr 19, 2019
Margaret Charlene Self Story 58 passed away at her residence Friday, April 19, 2019. Mrs. Story was born in Augusta, Georgia on January 19, 1962. She was a lifelong resident of Hephzibah and Burke County. She was preceded in death by her husband Phillip D Story. Surviving are her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and one granddaughter. A memorial gathering will...
Gerald Franklin Gaiser
Apr 17, 2019
Mr. Gerald Franklin (Jerry) Gaiser, of Burke County, 82, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. A native of Maysville, Missouri, Jerry was born on February 17, 1937, in Kansas City Missouri to the late Carl Christian and Ethel Margaret Estes Gaiser. He served in the United States Air Force for 21 years. He served during the Vietnam War...
Mary Joyner O'Connor
Mar 29, 2019
Mary Frances Joyner O'Connor went peacefully to heaven on March 29, 2019, at the age of 98.She was born in Perkins, Georgia on January 8, 1921.She attended Young Harris College and then spent most of her life in Augusta. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Bertha Joyner; her husband, A.B. O'Connor, Jr.; and three sons, Arthur...
John Thomas Hamilton, Sr.
Mar 13, 2019
John Thomas Hamilton Sr., 91, entered into rest Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Mr. Hamilton was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He retired from SRS after 40 years of service, served as Mayor of Sardis from January 1998 to December 2009 and had served as a City Councilman for a number of years prior to becoming Mayor. He...
Roxy Ann Gould
Mar 12, 2019
Roxy Ann Gould, 64, entered into rest Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was a native of Augusta and a lifelong resident of Burke County. She was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church. Roxy was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by three children, Benjamin Mallard of Atlanta, Angel Mallard of Waynesboro, and John Mallard (Deanna) of Hephzibah; two...
Tracy Joann Taylor Garrett
Mar 6, 2019
Midville – Tracy Joann Taylor, 43, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Augusta University Medical Center. Tracy was born on February 2, 1976, in Plant City, Florida and she moved to Midville in January 2015 from Dover, Florida. Tracy was a loving mother, grandmother, and best friend to her soulmate, Richard. She enjoyed cooking, coloring, watching birds, and...
Meagan Elizabeth Margery Ryan
Feb 22, 2019
Meagan Elizabeth Margery Ryan, 28, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, February 22, 2019, with her family at her side. She graduated from Mercer University in 2012 with a degree in Biology and Chemistry. She was pursuing her Master's degree in Epidemiology at Georgia Southern University. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorothy Bradham Tavizon,...
Edward Eugene Glisson, Sr.
Feb 15, 2019
Mr. Edward Eugene Glisson, Sr. entered into rest Friday, February 15, 2019. Mr. Glisson was born in Guyton, Georgia and was a longtime resident of Waynesboro. He was retired from the United States Army with rank of Captain and was retired from the United States Army National Guard with rank of Major. After his military career, he owned and operated...
Eddie Mallard
Feb 11, 2019
Eddie Mallard, age 53, a native of Girard, GA and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. Mr. Mallard loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Mallard; three daughters, Hannah Mallard Taylor (Zach), Emily Mallard and Haley Ann Mallard; one sister, Lisa Mallard Gregory and nephew, Gabe Gregory. Burial will take place in...
Elfie Cox
Feb 10, 2019
Waynesboro – Mrs. Elfie Cox, 88, entered into rest on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the Brentwood Nursing Home. Mrs. Elfie was born May 2, 1930 in Lucinico, Italy to the late Frank and Maria Bregant. She moved to Burke County in 1991 from West Virginia, and quickly became known for her flower garden.She was Baptist by faith. In addition...
