J. W. Edmonds
Apr 13, 2009
Sardis, GA - J. W. Edmonds, retired principal of Sardis-Girard-Alexander High School, died on April 13th, 2009 in his home after an extended illness.He exemplified a life well-lived as an educator of over 40 years of service, a deacon at the Sardis Baptist Church, a loving husband of 63 years to his wife, Dora, an involved father of four children,...
Paul W. Purkey, Jr.
Apr 10, 2009
Waynesboro, Ga.- Paul W. Purkey, Jr., 65, entered into rest suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2009 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. A native of Maryland, he was born November 24, 1943 to the late Paul W. Purkey, Sr. and Maymie Ramsey Purkey. Paul was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during Vietnam. He...
Lillian Hazel Ammerman
Apr 1, 2009
Waynesboro, GA - Lillian Hazel Cooper Ammerman, 93, entered into rest Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Brentwood Terrace Health Center.She was born in Burke County, GA on September 3, 1915 to the late George Harold Cooper and Irene Bargeron Cooper.She lived in this area most of her life and was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church...
Betty Wade Daniel Cooley
Mar 22, 2009
Waynesboro, GA - Betty Wade Daniel Cooley, age 86, entered into rest Sunday, March 22, 2009, at Burke Medical Center.Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at her beloved church, First United Methodist Church of Waynesboro.The family will receive friends after the Memorial Services in the church social hall.Interment will be private. Betty was born...
David Mobley
Mar 20, 2009
Waynesboro, GA - David Mobley, age 56, passed away on Friday, March 20th, 2009 at his residence. He enjoyed fishing and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Mobley of Waynesboro; two sons, Stan Mobley (Millie) of Martinez, and Brian Mobley of Waynesboro; one brother; Mike Mobley; four sisters, Faye Bland, Mary Jean Stephens, Sylvia Hoover, and...
Nicholas "Nick" A. Griffin
Mar 19, 2009
Waynesboro, GA - Nicholas "Nick" A. Griffin, 89, entered into rest on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Burke Medical Center.He was born on January 11, 1920 in Alabama to the late William Clayton Griffin and Thelma Massey Griffin.He retired as an engineer with Ingalls Iron Works and was a veteran of the United States Army.He was preceded in death by...
Nelms Frank Graham, Sr.
Mar 15, 2009
Sardis, GA - Nelms Frank Graham, Sr., 85, entered into rest Sunday, March 15, 2009, at the VA Medical Center Downtown Division, Augusta, GA.He was born May 24, 1923 in Coffee County, GA to the late William David Graham and Ruth Marion Blackwelder Graham.He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II.He retired after...
Susie Marie Parker Weddon
Mar 14, 2009
Waynesboro, Ga.- Susie Marie Parker Weddon, 89, entered into rest Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Burke Medical Center, Waynesboro. She was born February 29, 1920 in Stillmore, Ga. to the late Russell Parker and Susie Everette Parker. She had been a resident of Brentwood Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center for the past six years. She was a member of Midville...
Peggy J. Dotson
Mar 10, 2009
Waynesboro, GA - Peggy J. Dotson, 59, entered into rest Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at Brentwood Terrace Health Center.She was born on October 7, 1949 in Wrens, GA to the late Clarence Franklin Perdue, Sr. and Willie Mae Huff Perdue.For many years she worked at Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services as a Social Service Technician.She was a member of Rosemont Heights...
Betty King Lawrence
Mar 9, 2009
Augusta, GA - Betty King Lawrence, 74, entered into rest Monday, March 9, 2009, at University Hospital.She was born October 29, 1934 in Bolivia, NC to the late John Howard Thornton and Blanche Thornton.Ms. Lawrence was a member of West End Ministries in Augusta. She was preceded in death by her lifetime companion, Warren A. Lewis, Sr. She is survived...
Bertie Ruth Mooneyham
Mar 8, 2009
Waynesboro, GA - Bertie Ruth Mooneyham, 93, entered into rest Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Burke Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1915 in Screven County to the late Joseph Carlton Edenfield and Ethel Aileen Zeigler Edenfield.She retired as a dealer at Watkins Products where she was top salesperson for several years.She was a member of Rosemont Heights Baptist...
Wilbur Durrance
Feb 24, 2009
Augusta, GA - Wilbur "Pee Wee" Durrance, 61, husband of Vermell Durrance, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at Heartland Hospice in Augusta, GA.He was born on September 17, 1947 in Richmond County to the late Wilbur Mathis Durrance, Sr. and Juanita G. Johnson.He was employed by Comfort Inn as a motel clerk and was a member of...
Palmer Flakes
Feb 22, 2009
Waynesboro/Hephzibah, GA - Mr. Palmer L. Flakes, 76, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at University Hospital after a brief illness.He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Hendley Flakes, and a brother, LeRoy Flakes.Mr. Flakes owned Flakes Bar-B-Que for over 25 years and also retired from Burke County Road Department.He farmed for a number of...
Cecil C. "Butch" Johnston, Jr.
Feb 22, 2009
Sardis, GA - Mr. Cecil C. "Butch" Johnston, Jr., 56, husband of Susan K. Johnston, entered into rest on Sunday, February 22, 2009. He was born June 10, 1952. Butch Johnston was known for his extraordinary expertise in the automotive repair industry.In his flying days, he was an inspired aircraft pilot that brought joy to so many around him.He also...
Nell Bartlett
Feb 19, 2009
Keysville, GA - Mrs. Nell Bartlett, 47, wife of David Bartlett, entered into rest Thursday, February 19, 2009, at her home.She was born in Richmond County, Georgia on September 9, 1961 to Evelyn Gibson Luke and the late Cecil Ernest Miller, Sr.She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.She loved children of all ages and enjoyed spending time...
Lewis A. Perry
Feb 14, 2009
Waynesboro, Ga.- Mr. Lewis A. Perry, 74, entered into rest Saturday, February 14, 2009. He was born April 3, 1934 in Girard, Ga. to the late Fred Perry and Marion Perry. Mr. Perry retired from Keller Industries, and was a member of Waynesboro Church of Christ. For the last several years, Mr. Perry had lived with his nephew, David Petrea...
James Weeks
Feb 3, 2009
Girard - James "Jimmy" Weeks, 64, of Girard passed away on February 3, 2009.He was born in Burke County, Georgia on January 6th, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents; James T. Weeks Sr. and Estelle Perry; three Brothers; Aaron Weeks, Johnny Weeks, and Joe Weeks. Jimmy loved to hunt, fish, watch movies, listen to country western music,...
Lillie Mae Hammond
Jan 25, 2009
West Palm Beach, FL - Lillie Mae Hammond, 97, of West Palm Beach, Florida went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2009.She was born in Burke County, Georgia on January 2, 1912.She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James T. Hammond, Sr.; her parents Willie P. and Addie (Powell) Netherland; an infant sister,...
David Ray Mccracken
Jan 14, 2009
Hephzibah, Ga.- David "Pops" Ray "Mac" McCracken, 79, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at his home. He was born in Thomson, Ga. on September 15, 1929 to the late Bob and Marjorie Williams McCracken. Mr. McCracken retired after many years of working as a Diesel Mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served...
