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Marie Friese Inglett
Apr 26, 2017
Waynesboro, GA- Mrs. Marie Friese Inglett, 59, entered into rest Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at University Hospital. She was born in Millen, GA on June 30, 1957 to the late Billy and Wynonia Friese. She has lived in Waynesboro most of her life and was a dedicated worker that retired from Alstom after many years of service. Marie was a...
James Edward Cates, Jr.
Apr 24, 2017
Waynesboro, GA- Mr. James Edward Cates, Jr. "Papa Cates", 74, entered into rest Monday, April 24, 2017. He was born in Burke County on August 11, 1942, to the late James Edward Cates, Sr. and Juanita Moore Cates and had lived most of his life in Waynesboro. He was a former employee of Brown's Transport. In addition to his parents,...
Jimmy Franklin Richardson, Sr.
Apr 20, 2017
Mr. Jimmy Franklin Richardson, Sr., age 80, of Waynesboro, entered into rest Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta after an extended illness. He was one of eight children born to the late Sam and Bessie Richardson in Reidsville, GA on July 31, 1936. He lived most of his life in Waynesboro and retired from Southern Bell in...
Mattie Lee Long
Apr 19, 2017
Sardis-Mrs. Mattie Lee Long, 95, entered into her eternal rest Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Mrs. Long was a native of Glascock County and lifelong resident of Burke County. She was a very active and the oldest member of the Sardis United Methodist Church, serving on the administrative board, treasurer, and taught the Joy Sunday School Class. She was a secretary...
Shelly Rowell Jones
Apr 19, 2017
Waynesboro, GA- Shelly Rowell Jones, 43, entered into rest Wednesday, April 19, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Green's Cut United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends following the service in the sanctuary.
Leroy Bell, Sr.
Apr 18, 2017
Mr. Leroy Bell, 97, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He was a WWII veteran and member of the American Legion Post 120 in Waynesboro, GA. He worked at Perfection and retired from Yancey Brothers after 17 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and the outdoors....
Doris Jean (Brigham) Zeigler
Apr 18, 2017
Doris Jean (Brigham) Zeigler went home to be with the Lord on the 2nd day of March, 2017. Doris was born to William Lewis Brigham and Mary Dennison Brigham on the 16th day of June, 1927, in London, Kentucky. She spent her childhood in Girard, GA before attending Georgia State College for Women where she received a degree in Education...
Keith Redd
Apr 10, 2017
Mr. Keith Redd, 51, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, at Burke Medical Center. Keith was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He was a member of Waynesboro Church of God and was a self-employed carpenter. Keith was preceded in death by his son, Adam Keith Redd; and his brothers, Bobby Dean Redd and James Quick. Surviving are...
William "Bill" Edward Daniel
Apr 10, 2017
Waynesboro, GA - Mr. William Edward Daniel "Bill", age 60, entered into rest Monday, April 10, 2017, at University Hospital. He was born on February 7, 1957, in Lawrenceville, VA to the late Willie Henry Daniel and Mary Lee Overton Daniel. Bill moved to Waynesboro in his teens and was a local contractor that was known to many as "Bill...
Alex Lawson Williams
Apr 9, 2017
Mr. Alex Lawson Williams Covington, GA -Mr. Alex L. Williams passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017, at his residence in Covington, Georgia. Mr. Williams was a native of Burke County and a resident of Covington, Georgia. He was a 1977 graduate of Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his father, Alex Williams formerly of...
Grover Cleveland Vickery
Mar 31, 2017
Grover Cleveland Vickery Girard- Mr. Grover Cleveland Vickery 60, died Friday, March 31, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Vickery was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He was a farmer and had formerly worked with Brian Cain farming and more recently worked for Chris Mallard Farms. When Grover wasn't on the farm he could...
Dr. James "Jim" T. Alexander
Mar 28, 2017
Dr. James T. "Jim" Alexander, 79, entered into rest Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was a native of Jefferson County and has been a resident of Burke County for 50 years. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Animal Husbandry. He attended Erskine College in Due West, SC. Dr. Jim taught middle school in Swainsboro, GA...
Roger V. Hopper, Sr.
Mar 23, 2017
Hephzibah, GA- Roger V. Hopper, Sr., 94, entered into rest Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He was a farmer and owned and operated RV Hopper County Store in Munnerlyn for many years. Roger was a member of Munnerlyn United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the US Army having served...
Allen P. Hess, Sr.
Mar 23, 2017
Gough, GA - Mr. Allen P. Hess, Sr., age 79, entered into rest Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Downtown Division in Augusta. He was born on June 4, 1937, in Clearfield, PA to the late Alfred P. Hess and Ida M. Hess. He moved to Burke County in 1988. Mr. Hess worked in the construction...
Tom Hamilton
Mar 21, 2017
Tom Hamilton, 73, of Millen, GA, entered into rest Tuesday, March 21, 2017.He was a native of Atlanta, GA and a lifelong resident of Albany, GA but has lived in Millen, GA for the past 16 years. He worked as a property manager and a waste water treatment operator. He was a member of Porterfield United Methodist Church and was...
Terrance Howard Campbell
Mar 20, 2017
Terrance Howard Campbell of Waynesboro, GA, passed away at home on Monday, March 20, 2017. Born in Bay City, Michigan, he was the son of the late Ida and Colin Campbell, moving to Waynesboro with his wife and two daughters in 1964, by the circuitous route of Tampa, FL. Terry proudly served in the US Army during World War II,...
Eddie Darren Griner
Mar 18, 2017
Waynesboro-Mr. Eddie Darren Griner, 50, died Saturday, March 18, 2017. Eddie was a lifelong resident of Waynesboro. He was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church and was a local painter. Surviving are his father, Jerry Leon Griner; his brother, Mashon Troy Griner; his uncles, Harry Lawson and Raymond Edenfield; and two cousins, Todd and Troy Edenfield all of Waynesboro. A...
Helen S. Vickrey
Mar 13, 2017
Waynesboro, GA-Helen S. Vickrey "Gooma", 92, entered into rest Monday, March 13, 2017. She was born and raised in Galveston, TX, having moved to Waynesboro in 1957.She retired from Samson's Manufacturing and was a member of Green's Cut United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stafford S. Vickrey, Sr.; and two brothers, Phil Silberisen and Harold...
Ronnie J. Reddick
Mar 11, 2017
Ronnie J. Reddick, 64, a native and lifelong resident of Waynesboro entered into rest on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at his residence. Ronnie was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church, as well as a member of the Sardis Alexander Masonic Lodge. He was a retired truck driver. Surviving are his daughters, Ronda (Clay) Smith of Augusta, and Kim (Andrew) Metzger...
Abby Jester Dillashaw
Mar 5, 2017
Mrs. Abby Jester Dillashaw, 54, of North Augusta, SC, formerly of Waynesboro, GA, entered into rest Sunday, March 5, 2017, at her home. She was born May 17, 1962 in Augusta. She most recently worked for J & M Golf Carts in Evans. Abby enjoyed going to the beach, camping, and being with her family. She was preceded in death...
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