Julia Rowell Bailey
Mar 4, 2015
Waynesboro, GA- Julia Rowell Bailey, 80, entered into rest Wednesday, March 4, 2015, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Lee Messex and Vader Jackson Messex; her first husband, James Bohlor Rowell, Jr.; a son, David Rowell; 3 brothers, Robert Messex, Rufus Lee Messex, and Miller Messex; and 2 sisters, Lucille...
Betty Coleman Delaigle
Mar 2, 2015
Waynesboro, GA – Betty Coleman DeLaigle, 82, entered into rest Monday, March 2, 2015. Mrs. DeLaigle was a native of Jenkins County and a member of Botsford Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Clayton DeLaigle; her parents, Lloyd and Ora Bell Coleman; her siblings, Neil Coleman, E.L. Coleman, Net Clarke, and Fannie Lou...
John Thomas Parrish
Mar 1, 2015
John Thomas Parrish, 41 of Brusly, Louisiana departed this life on Sunday, March 01, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Parrish was born June 18, 1973 in Richmond Co., Georgia and was a native of Burke Co., Georgia but resided in Brusly, Louisiana for the past several years with his fianc and son. He is survived by his heart & soul...
Donald Self
Feb 23, 2015
Hephzibah, GA- Donald "Don" Self, 73, entered into rest Monday, February 23, 2015 at Burke Medical Center following a long illness. He was born in Richmond County on February 27, 1941 to the late Marion R. Self and Kathryn Self. He retired after 34 ½ years from Olin Chemical, Augusta. He also worked for the Burke County Sheriff's Department for...
Larry Lee
Feb 16, 2015
Waynesboro, GA- Larry Lee, 49, entered into rest Monday, February 16, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital, Augusta. He was preceded in death by his father, J.T. Lee. He is survived by his mother, Doris Lee of Waynesboro; a brother, Johnny Lee (Julie) of Lawrenceville, GA; 2 nieces, Kayla Lee and Alyna Lee; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family...
Brinson O'Bryan
Feb 10, 2015
Hephzibah, GA- Brinson O'Bryan, 80, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise O'Bryan. He is survived by 4 sons, Eugene O'Bryan (Robin), Bobby O'Bryan, Levon O'Bryan, and Michael O'Bryan (Karin); 5 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8pm Friday, February 13 at the funeral home. Funeral Service: 2pm Saturday, February 14 at...
Martha Lynn Brinson
Jan 29, 2015
Martha Lynn Brinson went home to be with the Lord after an extended illness, Thursday, January 29, 2015. Born July 7, 1930, in Millen, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lynwood Brinson and the late Pauline Ethridge Brinson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John Wright...
Ralph H. Grunewald
Jan 16, 2015
Girard, GA. – Ralph Holderith Grunewald passed away peacefully January 16, 2015 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA. His memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. at DeLoach-McKerley Funeral Home, 842 N. Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA, 30830, with visitation immediately following at the funeral home. His grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers. Ralph Holderith Grunewald...
Robert Williams
Jan 9, 2015
Keysville, GA- Mr. Robert "Bob" T. Williams, Sr., 88, of 1364 William Tinley Rd., died Friday, January 9, 2015, at his home, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Eschol and Lena Williams. Mr. Williams, a native of Lumber City, (Telfair County), Georgia, had been a resident of Burke County since 1966. He was retired from...
Nina Hurst
Jan 5, 2015
Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at Hephzibah Funeral Home Funeral: 3:00 pm Sunday, Jan.11, 2015 at Hephzibah Funeral Home Burial will follow at Hephzibah-Vance Cemetery
Henry T. Wood, Jr
Jan 3, 2015
Henry T. Wood, Jr. "Tommy" passed away January 3, 2015.He was born in Savannah GA in 1946, was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a long time resident of Florida. He is survived by his wife Susan, daughters Valerie Lewis (Darrell) and EveVel Hullett (John) of Sardis and Rhonda Wolf (Craig) of Clermont, Florida; and five grandchildren,...
Millard Crawford Parker
Jan 1, 2015
Sardis, GA- Millard Crawford Parker (affectionately known as "Mickey" by friends and family), 79, entered into rest on Thursday, January 1, 2015. He was a Burke County native and spent most of his life in the area but he also resided in Evans, GA, Pensacola, FL, Sylvania, GA, and Locust Grove, GA. Born on January 13, 1935, he was one...
Patricia Joyner Rackley
Dec 21, 2014
Waynesboro, GA- Patricia Joyner Rackley, 77, entered into rest Sunday, December 21, 2014 at University Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Waynesboro and was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church. She worked for many years as a Medical Technologist at Burke County Hospital and for Dr. B. Lamar Murray. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Howell...
Joyce Taylor Kitchens
Dec 18, 2014
Hephzibah, GA- Joyce Taylor Kitchens, 70, Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother passed into God's hands on December 18, 2014. She was a shining example of faith and determination. For 18 years she proudly drove a school bus for the Richmond County School System. She was an active and founding member of Miracle Baptist Church. Joyce was preceded in death...
Evelyn Quick Sprout
Dec 16, 2014
Waynesboro, GA – Evelyn Quick Sprout, 91, entered into rest Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Burke Medical Center. She was born in Augusta on May 15, 1923 to the late Stephen James and Annie Mae Bargeron James. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and was retired from Samson's Manufacturing. Evelyn enjoyed birdwatching; but, her greatest love was her...
Joan W. Carpenter
Dec 5, 2014
Hephzibah, GA. Joan W. Carpenter, age 75, of Hephzibah, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014, at her residence with her family surrounding her. She was born June 10, 1939 in Gordon, GA., to the late John Lee and Mattie Smallwood Ward, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allie J. Carpenter; a son, Darryl Ward and 2 brothers,...
Connie Bailey Burgamy
Nov 21, 2014
Vidette, GA- Connie Bailey Burgamy, 61, entered into rest Friday, November 21, 2014. She was a graduate of Waynesboro High School and attended Georgia College in Milledgeville. Since 1976, she was a member and devoted volunteer of the Georgia Field Trial Association, having served as Treasurer since 2005. Connie loved her horses and was an accomplished rider. She was a...
R.L. Flakes
Nov 18, 2014
Girard, GA – Mr. R.L. Flakes, 86, entered into rest Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at his home. He was born on October 11, 1928 in Girard to the late Marvin and Malvia Flakes. Mr. Flakes was a farmer, painter, and founder/co-owner of the Pork Place in Girard. He was a long time member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and enjoyed coon...
Charles E. Mcgregor, Iii
Nov 10, 2014
Dublin, GA- Charles E. McGregor, III, 76, entered into rest Monday, November 10, 2014. He was born on February 3, 1938 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. McGregor, Jr. of Girard. He retired from Georgia Power after serving as a Quality Control Specialist for Plant Vogtle for 13 years. Charles always enjoyed cattle farming which became a full...
Connie Jean Murphy
Nov 6, 2014
Augusta, GA – Connie Jean Murphy, 60, entered into rest Thursday, November 6, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Loyal H. Murphy; children, Laurie A. Wirsu (Bruce R.), Barbara E. Greer, Loyal Lee Murphy, Albert R. Murphy, and Ronnie H. Murphy (Bonnie F.); grandchildren Daniel C. Wirsu, Crystal L. Wirsu, Laura L. Polack (Jeremy), Joshua R. Wirsu, Allyn Tyler...
