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Recent Obituaries in Waynesboro, GA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Waynesboro, GA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Dr. Marion Deveaux Cotten

Dr. Marion Deveaux Cotten

Sep 29, 2009

Waynesboro, GA - Dr. Marion DeVeaux Cotten, of Waynesboro, passed away at his home Tuesday, September 29, 2009, after a short illness. Dr. Cotten was born November 11th, 1927 in Charleston, SC, and graduated from the College of Charleston in 1948. He was awarded a PhD in Pharmacology by the Medical College of South Carolina in Charleston, SC in 1952,...

Edith Fulcher Jennings

Edith Fulcher Jennings

Sep 18, 2009

Hephzibah, GA - We celebrate the life of Edith Fulcher Jennings born June 9, 1936 to Hugh C. Fulcher, Sr. and Louise Loren Fulcher. She leaves behind many to treasure her memory.She was the wife of Franklin Jennings, who lovingly and patiently cared for her, in times of both illness and health, for 55 years.She also leaves behind her devoted...

James M. Sikes

James M. Sikes

Sep 13, 2009

Augusta, GA - James M. Sikes, 77, entered into rest on Sunday, September 13, 2009, at University Hospital.He was born in Waynesboro, GA on May 22, 1932 to the late Henry Zone Sikes and Lottie Saxon Sikes.He was retired from the United States Army with over 20 years of service.He served in Vietnam, Korean Conflict, and Indochina, where he received...

Earl F. Dixon

Earl F. Dixon

Sep 1, 2009

Girard, GA - Earl F. Dixon, 77, entered into rest on September 1, 2009 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Girard with Rev. Dan Bowen and Rev. Wayne Dixon officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. He was born on August 4, 1932...

James M. Gray, Sr.

James M. Gray, Sr.

Aug 31, 2009

Blythe, GA - James M. Gray, Sr., 84, entered into rest on Monday, August 31, 2009, at Trinity Hospital.He was born on October 26, 1924 in Jefferson County to the late Era and Claude Gray.He was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Jane Gray, and two sons, James "Jimmy" Marion Gray, Jr. and Bobby Joe Gray.Three sisters and two...

Mary Lou Williams

Mary Lou Williams

Aug 29, 2009

Hephzibah, GA. - Mary Lou Williams, 91, entered into rest Saturday morning, August 29, 2009 at Burke Medical Center, Waynesboro, GA. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, she was born October 23, 1917 to the late Eugene Thomason and Pearl Downey Thomason. While in Birmingham, she was a member of Hillview Baptist Church. For the past 17 years she had been...

Joe Edenfield

Joe Edenfield

Aug 28, 2009

Waynesboro, GA - Joseph Albert "Joe" Edenfield, 83, entered into the Lord's presence on Friday, August 28, 2009, at his home after an extended illness. A native of Screven County, he was born November 24, 1925 to the late Joseph Carlton and Ethel Zeigler Edenfield. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marceline Odom Edenfield; three sisters, Ruby...

Grace B. Robinson

Grace B. Robinson

Aug 23, 2009

Sardis, GA - Grace B. Robinson, 77, entered into rest on Sunday, August 23, 2009.She was born in Girard on November 6, 1931 to the late Edwin and Sadie Ferrell Bargeron.She was a life-long resident of Burke County, a homemaker, an avid reader, and a member of Sardis Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy R. Robinson;...

Ruth Flakes

Ruth Flakes

Aug 19, 2009

Girard, GA - Ruth Flakes, 72, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at her home.She was born on March 30, 1937 in Girard, Georgia to the late Jim Weeks and Estelle Perry Weeks.She was co/owner of Pork Place in Girard for 22 years.She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.Her hobbies included sewing, cooking, and drawing.She was preceded...

Clayton Delaigle

Clayton Delaigle

Aug 16, 2009

Waynesboro, GA.- Mr. Clayton DeLaigle, 80, husband of Betty Coleman DeLaigle for over 59 years, entered into rest Sunday, August 16, 2009. Clayton was born in Lyons, GA. in 1929 and lived most of his life in Waynesboro. In addition to his wife he is survived by his son Clayton Daniel DeLaigle (Darlene), daughters, Diane Wilson (Leonard), and Sherry Wilson...

Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Bell

Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Bell

Aug 11, 2009

Waynesboro, GA - Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Bell, 32, died Tuesday, August 11, 2009.He was born in Augusta on June 9, 1977 to Leroy M. Bell, Jr. of Alexander and Joan F. Bell of Waynesboro.He lived in Burke County all of his life.He was a former employee of C & H Services where he worked for over 5 years and was...

Patricia "Trish" Leigh Troglen

Patricia "Trish" Leigh Troglen

Aug 7, 2009

Hephzibah, GA - Patricia "Trish" Leigh Troglen, 22, entered into rest on Friday, August 7, 2009, at her home.She was born on April 10, 1987 in Calhoun County, Michigan to Charles Troglen and Lisa Redder.Her hobbies included singing, drawing, swimming, and hunting.She graduated in 2005 with honors from Hudsonville High School.She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Alice Dias....

Ed Taylor

Ed Taylor

Aug 3, 2009

Waynesboro, GA - Edward James "Ed" Taylor, 69, entered into rest Monday, August 3, 2009, at University Hospital after an extended illness.He was born April 21, 1940 in Jenkins County to the late W. P. Taylor and Brunell Brown Taylor.A successful business man in Waynesboro, he and his wife, Frankie, were owners of Taylor's Barbecue and Taylor's Auto Sales for...

Edna Cook

Edna Cook

Jul 29, 2009

Waynesboro, GA - Edna Cook, 57, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at Eisenhower Medical Center.She was born on May 15, 1952 in Burke County, Georgia to Glen Kilpatrick and the late Edna Lucille Herndon Kilpatrick. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, George Cook of Waynesboro; sons, Rodney Parker, Byron King, and William...

Robert Allen Chaffin

Robert Allen Chaffin

Jul 24, 2009

Hephzibah, GA. - Robert Allen Chaffin, 68, died Friday, July 24th, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Blenda Chaffin; 3 children, Robin Spradlin; Ramona Chaffin; Jessie "Jake" Chaffin; mother, Zelma Renscok; and 2 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-6pm, Sunday (today), at DeLoach Funeral Home, Hephzibah. Mr. Chaffin will be taken to Huntington, West Virginia for burial....

Mary Elizabeth Kissam Evans

Mary Elizabeth Kissam Evans

Jul 23, 2009

Waynesboro, GA - Mary Elizabeth Kissam Evans entered into the Lord's rest on Thursday morning, July 23, 2009, in her beloved hometown of Waynesboro, GA.She was born in Embree, SC on August 31, 1921 to Luther Clarence Kissam and Mary Annie Swearinger Kissam.The family moved to Waynesboro when she was a junior in high school.She married William F. Evans, Jr....

David Charles Goetzman, Sr.

David Charles Goetzman, Sr.

Jul 21, 2009

Hephzibah, GA - David Charles Goetzman, Sr., 43, suddenly entered into rest Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in McDuffie County, GA.He was born on January 26, 1966 in Augusta, GA to Ernest Harvey Goetzman and Mary Louise Pinson Goetzman.He lived most of his life in this area.He was Vice President of Elevator Mobility.He was a member of Berlin United Methodist Church...

Jimmy Long

Jimmy Long

Jul 17, 2009

Girard, GA.- Mr. Jimmy Long, 66, of Millhaven Rd. entered into rest late Friday, July 17th, 2009, at University Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Long was born on the old home place in Girard on February 7th, 1943 to the late J.P. Long and Nancy Reddick Long. He worked as a Farmer, Dairyman, and Logger for most of his...

Chris Corley

Chris Corley

Jul 13, 2009

Hephzibah, GA - David Christopher "Chris" Corley, 51, entered into rest on Monday, July 13, 2009.He was born in Augusta, GA on January 9, 1958.He was a Diesel Technician for Testmaster of Augusta where he had worked for 28 years.He loved music, baseball, rabbit hunting, fishing, and most of all, he loved his four daughters.He was preceded in death by...

Stella F. Roberts

Stella F. Roberts

Jul 13, 2009

Hephzibah, GA - Stella F. McCracken Roberts was laid to rest on July 13, 2009 at the age of 71.Stella was born in Augusta, GA to the late Bob and Marjorie McCracken.She leaves behind nine children, Cynthia Landers (Ray), Horace Blalock, Candace Williamson, Stella Morrison (Mike), Joy Beck, Robin Williams (Henry), Jenifer Watts (Billy), Milton Roberts, Jr. (Karen), and Bob...

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