Tracy Earl Walker
Feb 24, 2025
Tracy Earl Walker passed home to his Heavenly Father the way he lived his life, peacefully and quietly on Monday, February 24, 2025. He died suddenly in the home he shared with his beloved wife and eternal companion Danita Walker. He leaves a legacy of faith, prayer, quiet service, and unquestioned love by all whose lives he touched.
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Harry Edward "Eddie" Taylor
Feb 21, 2025
Harry Edward “Eddie” Taylor, 74, died in the early morning hours on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at his home in Waynesboro.
His funeral service will be Sunday (Feb. 23) at 3 p.m. at Botsford Baptist Church with his son, Pastor Eddie Taylor Jr., officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be in the...
Linda J. Bishop
Feb 5, 2025
Linda J. Bishop, 81, entered into rest Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was a native of Savannah and a longtime resident of Burke County. She retired from Gracewood Hospital after 27 years of service. Linda was a member of Kemp Ebenezer Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.L. Bishop.
She is survived by...
Mary Dixon Hatcher
Feb 2, 2025
Mary Dixon Hatcher, 95, entered into rest Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born in Girard to the late Charles Fulword “Fully” and Alberta “Berta” Long Dixon and was a lifelong resident of Burke County. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Rayford Dixon, Earl Dixon, Otis...
Jeffrey Blake Chandler, Sr.
Feb 2, 2025
Jeffrey Blake Chandler, Sr., 60, entered into rest Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born in Milledgeville and was a longtime resident of Girard. He retired from Plant Vogtle after 40 years. Jeff was a member of the IBEW Local 84 and was an avid outdoorsman. He attended Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Robert Lewis Shaw
Jan 30, 2025
Robert Lewis “Bobby” Shaw, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on January 30, 2025. Born June 6, 1941, to Willy Lawton “Kitty” and Lillian Rountree Shaw, Bobby lived his life with a strong Christian faith and an equally strong commitment to his family, friends, and community. Bobby’s love for his hometown...
Leslie Michelle "Shelly" Mooneyham Wall
Jan 29, 2025
Leslie Michelle “Shelly” Mooneyham Wall of Greenville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 56. She was a woman who lived life with a vibrant heart, a contagious laugh, and just the right touch of a wild streak.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joel Mooneyham, Sr. She is survived...
William Freddy Seefeldt
Jan 28, 2025
William “Freddy” Seefeldt, 61, entered into rest Tuesday, January 28, 2025. He was born in Ft. Campbell, KY to the late Betty and Kenneth Seefeldt. He loved listening to music, singing karaoke, and fishing. Freedy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother and will be missed dearly by his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he...
Larry Turner
Jan 27, 2025
Larry Turner, 77, entered into rest Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born in Missouri to the late Joetta Harris and has been a longtime resident of Hortense, GA. He was a retired truck driver, an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed working on cars. He loved planting a garden and taking care of his fighting roosters. Larry was a devout...
Evelyn Johnson Bunn
Jan 25, 2025
Evelyn “Em” Johnson Bunn, 92, entered into rest Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born in Glascock County to the late Mamie and William Henry Johnson and was a longtime resident of Midville. She was a graduate of Midville High School and obtained her nursing degree from the nursing program at Jefferson County Hospital. Evelyn taught Basic Life Support...
Martha Miles Chambers
Jan 19, 2025
Martha Miles Chambers, 91, died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born on August 17, 1933, in Carroll County, Georgia. She was the oldest of five daughters born to James Taylor (J.T.) Miles and Nellie Carter Miles.
Martha was a multitalented, generous person. In addition to being a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother, and...
James "Jimmy" Randall Mills
Jan 15, 2025
James “Jimmy” Randall Mills, 70, entered into rest Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He was born in Augusta to the late James Mills and Glenda Mills Free and was a longtime resident of Augusta before moving to Burke County. He retired from International Paper after 40 years of service. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. He attended Green’s Cut...
Carolyn Evans Hamilton
Jan 13, 2025
Carolyn Evans Hamilton, 80, entered into rest Monday, January 13, 2025. She was born in Hillsboro, NC to the late Hazel and Otha Evans and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. She was a graduate of Augusta State University. After over 35 years of teaching, Carolyn retired from the Burke County School System, where she taught 5th...
Teresia Rabun Whisnant
Jan 13, 2025
Teresia Rabun Whisnant, 70, entered into rest Monday, January 13, 2024. She was born in Waynesboro to the late Elwood and Vera Rabun and has been a lifelong resident of Burke County. She liked to garden and loved flowers, hummingbirds, and animals. Family was important to Teresia and she loved all of them very much. In addition to her...
Mikell Gene Brantley
Jan 10, 2025
Mikell Gene Brantley entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2025, at the age of 55. He was a graduate of Jenkins County High School and received a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Georgia College & State University. With an unmatched work ethic, Mikell was a dedicated employee of Southern Bank for 32 years, serving many positions at various...
Pearl Margaret Hodges Smith
Jan 6, 2025
Pearl Margaret Hodges Smith, 84, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2025, at her home after a prolonged illness. She was deeply involved in her church community and passionately loved the Lord. Her faith was the foundation of her life, and her devotion to her family, especially to her husband,...
Arnold Dean Campbell
Jan 3, 2025
Dean was laid to rest Tuesday Jan. 7th after a 16 month battle with cancer. Born in Southern Pines, NC on June 5th, 1959, he left his worldly home to be with his Saviour on Jan. 3rd, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Kincade Campbell and Shirley Dixon Campbell. Dean is survived by...
James Karl Otto, Jr.
Dec 31, 2024
James Karl Otto, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Hephzibah on Wednesday, December 31, 2024. He was born in Pensacola, FL on February 16, 1959, to the late James Karl and Arlene Georgia Kressler Otto. He worked as a welder/pipe fitter. Karl's passions were hunting, fishing, taking care of his animals, gardening, and helping others. He...
Raymond Thomas "Tommy" Burke
Dec 27, 2024
Raymond Thomas “Tommy” Burke, of Waynesboro, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was born September 4, 1945, in Millen, to Floyd Delacy Burke and Rozzie Lee Owens.
Tommy was the loving husband of Rhonda Kay Burke for 46 years.
He started his sales career as a teenager at Edenfield’s Grocery in Millen, GA,...
Celia Arellano Tavares
Dec 26, 2024
Celia Arellano Tavares, 67, entered into rest Thursday, December 26, 2024. She was born in Mexico and came to the United States at the age of 12. She has been a resident of Burke County since 1993. Celia attended Sacred Heath Catholic Church and was an avid animal lover.
She is survived by three children, Cristina Rodriguez,...
