Ruth Browning Ford
Feb 22, 2014
Ruth Browning Ford, 99, of Pine Needle Road in Burke County passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014 at her home. She was born on April 8, 1914 in Durham, NC to the late Charles W. Browning and Emma Mae Wicker Browning. She moved to this area in 1984. Ruth was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by...
Oscar C. "Bill" Taylor
Feb 20, 2014
Hephzibah, GA. - Oscar C. "Bill" Taylor, 75, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014. He was a truck driver for 47 years. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Donald Wayne Taylor and Larry Taylor; and a granddaughter, Cynthia Bullard. He is survived by his wife, Mary Taylor; 4 children, Barbara Bates and Kayla Renee Taylor both of Hephzibah,...
Jesse R. Hart
Feb 16, 2014
Jay "The Hit Man" Hart Feb. 19, 1965 – Feb. 16, 2014 He was tired physically and emotionally, it had been a long two weeks-he laid down for a nap, his cell phone went off. It was our Lord. He told "The Hit Man" he really needed a top notch drummer to lead his band of angels on the largest...
Doris Quick Lairsey
Feb 12, 2014
Augusta, GA- Mrs. Doris Quick Lairsey, 74, resident of St. John Towers in Augusta, GA, formerly of Waynesboro, entered into rest February 12, 2014. She was a daughter of the late Twid W. and Willie Mae Quick. She was a ward clerk for Burke Medical Center for 44 years. After retirement, she lived at St. John Towers. Doris enjoyed reading...
John T. Lee
Feb 7, 2014
Waynesboro, GA-John T. "J.T." Lee, 73 entered into rest Friday, February 7, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Doris Griner Lee; 2 sons, Johnny Lee (Julie) of Lawrenceville, GA, and Larry Lee of Waynesboro; 2 sisters, Mary Speir of Albany, GA, and Bernice Tilton of Sales City, GA; 2 grandchildren, Kayla Lee, and Alyna Lee...
Charles "Tommy" Mcmillan
Feb 3, 2014
Charles "Tommy" McMillan, 55, of Sardis, entered into rest Monday, February 3, 2014 at Doctors Hospital. He was born in Burke County on May 6, 1958. He was preceded in death by his father, Otis McMillan and a sister, Maude Hendrick. He is survived by his wife, Teresa McMillan; 5 children, Dayna Michelle McMillan, Chuck Thompson McMillan, Jr., Shelby Maude...
Jerry Mallard Daniel
Jan 30, 2014
Waynesboro, GA- Judge Jerry Mallard Daniel, 70, entered into rest late Thursday evening January 30, 2014 at his home. He was born March 10, 1943 to the late James Carswell "Moody" Daniel and Lorraine Mallard Daniel. He was a graduate of Georgia Southern University and later graduated from Walter F. George School of Law. In the late 1960's, Jerry started...
June Eileen Hart
Jan 26, 2014
June Eileen Hart, 82, passed peacefully under Hospice Care from complications of Alzheimer's Disease on Sunday, January 26, 2014, in Statesboro, Georgia, where she moved in 2011. June who was born October 21, 1931, still fondly referred to her birthplace, Sunbury, Pennsylvania, as "up home," but resided in her adopted home of Waynesboro for more years that she had lived...
Donnie Lee Oglesby
Jan 25, 2014
Donnie Lee Oglesby, 58, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 25, 2014 at his home in Lenoir, NC. He was a son of the late Bill and Doris Oglesby. He was a native and longtime residence of Burke County. Donnie attended SGA High School. He was a master auto mechanic. He is survived by his loving wife, Toni...
Charles A. Beebe
Jan 21, 2014
Keysville, GA- Charles A. Beebe, 76, entered into rest Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at his home. He was born in Blue Point Long Island, NY on October 31, 1937 to the late Bernard Beebe and Ethel Springhorn Beebe. In September 1997, soon after retirement, he and his wife moved to Burke County. Charles proudly served his country in the United...
Rebecca Bargeron Shelton
Jan 20, 2014
Waynesboro, GA-Rebecca Bargeron Shelton, 68, entered into rest Monday, January 20, 2014 at Marks Personal Care Home in Hephzibah. She was a daughter of the late Carlton and Lucile Bargeron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Grey Shelton, Jr. She is survived by her brother, Franklin Bargeron (Sherry); 2 nieces; and numerous cousins. Funeral Services will be...
Woody Wood
Jan 5, 2014
Sardis, GA. – Woody Wood, 44, entered into rest Sunday, January 5, 2014. He was born in Waynesboro on September 10, 1969. He was a member of East Burke Baptist Church where he currently served as a deacon. Woody was a great husband and father who loved his family and his Lord. He is survived by his wife, Christy Wood;...
Hilton A. Turner
Jan 5, 2014
Waynesboro, GA- Hilton A. "Boe" Turner, 71, entered into rest Sunday, January 5, 2014. He was born in Augusta on November 30, 1942 to the late Buck Turner and Annie Kent Turner. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam. He worked for Modern Welding for many years. Boe played in several gospel groups and...
Nancy Odom Hayes
Jan 4, 2014
Waynesboro, GA- Nancy Odom Hayes, 87, entered into rest Saturday, January 4, 2014. She was born in Girard on April 7, 1926 to the late J. Fulwood Odom and Pearl Oglesbee Odom. She worked for Burke Manufacturing and Samson's Manufacturing for several years. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Hayes; 3 brothers; and a sister. She is...
Nancy Jo Lamberth
Dec 30, 2013
Blythe, GA- Nancy Jo Lamberth, 55, entered into rest Monday, December 30, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Lamberth; a son, D.J. Williams of Blythe; 3 brothers, Tommy Bodnar of Evans, Randy "Bubba" Bodnar of Greenville, SC, and Alan Bodnar of California; a sister, Carol Bodnar of California; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be 11...
Sarah Williams
Dec 22, 2013
Waynesboro, GA- After an extended illness, Sarah Elizabeth Kirby Williams passed away peacefully on December 22, 2013 at University Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 85. While living in Augusta, Sarah was active in Wheeless Road School PTA and Burns Memorial Methodist Church. After moving to Waynesboro, she was active in the PTA and with the scouts. She was...
Minus H. Sikes, Jr.
Dec 19, 2013
Midville, GA- Minus H. Sikes, Jr., 67, entered into rest Thursday, December 19, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends.He worked at Burke Truck and Tractor for 30 years. He was active in agriculture, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and always loved Friday Night Poker Games. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia Sikes; 2 children, Denise...
Lorene Baxley
Dec 13, 2013
Waynesboro, Georgia – Lorene Baxley, 64, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013. She was a K-9 officer for the Waynesboro Police Department and later worked for Sunbelt Medical in Sardis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lizzie Baxley. Lorene is survived by two children, Donna Bragg (Tim Taylor), andRebecca Brown both of Waynesboro; two grandchildren, Nikki...
Ronald A. Josey, Sr.
Dec 12, 2013
Rosier, GA- Ronald A. Josey, Sr. went to be with his Lord Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Hospice House of Savannah due to a heart condition. He was born in Augusta, GA and was the son of the late Arlie M. Josey and Alma Netherland Josey. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Ronald was a member of...
Durwood Hayes, Sr.
Dec 9, 2013
Waynesboro, GA- Durwood Hayes, Sr., 93, entered into rest Monday, December 9, 2013. He was retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Green's Cut United Methodist Church. He was a member and former commander of Waynesboro American Legion Post #120. He was proud to consider himself a...
