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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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William Robert Hillis

William Robert Hillis

Nov 11, 2008

Sardis, GA - William Robert Hillis, 85, entered into rest Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at his home.He was born on September 28, 1923 to the late Robert L. and Minnie Ward Hillis.Mr. Hillis retired as a carpenter for Charlie Waters.He was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church and a veteran of the United States Navy.He was preceded in death...

Ethelyn Butler Bargeron

Ethelyn Butler Bargeron

Nov 9, 2008

Martinez, GA - Mrs. Ethelyn B. Bargeron, formerly of Sardis, GA, entered into rest Sunday, November 9, 2008, at Westwood Nursing Home in Evans, GA. She was born September 16, 1915 in Millen, GA to the late Tate Butler and Mary Williams Butler.Mrs. Bargeron retired as a Seamstress Supervisor at Sardis Manufacturing after 24 years of service.She was a member...

Mary Taylor

Mary Taylor

Nov 4, 2008

Hephzibah - Mrs. Mary Ellen Newsome Taylor, age 70 passed away on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 at Heartland Hospice House in Augusta. She was born in Gibson, Ga, to Roy and Emma Newsome. She worked on the Assembly Line Productions at Keller Industries. Survivors include: two sons James E. Taylor (Donna) of Hephzibah, and Randal Jerome Taylor of Sparta, one...

Kathryn Self Withrow

Kathryn Self Withrow

Oct 24, 2008

Hephzibah, GA - Kathryn Self Withrow, 86, entered into rest on Friday, October 24, 2008, at Burke Medical Center, Waynesboro.She was born on September 4, 1922 in Edgefield, SC to the late Edward M. and Caroline Salter.Before her retirement, she was employed as a drapery seamstress at Sardis Manufacturing for 15 years.She had been a member of Bath Presbyterian Church...

Geneva "Ginny" Walker

Geneva "Ginny" Walker

Oct 19, 2008

Sardis - Ms. Geneva "Ginny" F. Walker, age 54, passed away on Sunday, October 19th, 2008, at Heartland Hospice House.Ms. Walker was a homemaker, who also loved gardening and animals.She attended Sardis United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Fraley and Laurie Bell Kilmer. She is survived by her four daughters, Nicole Walker, Shera (Ronnie) Owens,...

Lorrie Ray Morris

Lorrie Ray Morris

Oct 17, 2008

Waynesboro, GA - Lorrie Ray Morris, the infant daughter of Ron and Angel Morris, passed away Friday morning, October 17, 2008, at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Statesboro, GA.In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Tyron and Dottie Morris of Waynesboro; aunt, Jodi A. Morris of Aiken, SC; maternal grandmother, Lorriane Pugliano of Statesboro,...

Grafton "Sonny" Wheat

Grafton "Sonny" Wheat

Oct 8, 2008

Evans, GA - Gerald Grafton "Sonny" Wheat, 83, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at Knob Hill Assisted Living in Evans.He was born in Miami, Florida on May 28, 1925 to the late George Grafton Wheat and Minnie Holston Wheat.He retired as an electrician at Thomson Manor Nursing Home.He was a veteran of the United States Army. He...

Riley Mae Flakes

Riley Mae Flakes

Oct 3, 2008

Augusta, GA - Riley Mae Flakes, infant daughter of Selena Owens and Larry Scott Flakes, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Vickie Howard and Jimmy Linton, of Augusta; paternal grandmother, Deborah Flakes of Girard; great-grandmothers, Betty Flakes of Girard and Geraldine Owens of...

Vance Newton Strickland

Vance Newton Strickland

Sep 25, 2008

Augusta, GA - Vance N. Strickland, 61, entered into rest on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at his residence.He lost his third battle with colon cancer which he had for over two and a half years.Vance was born on July 19, 1947 in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Amos Newton Strickland and Juanita Anne Holmes Strickland.He lived in Augusta from 1956-1964,...

Dorothy M. Kelly

Dorothy M. Kelly

Sep 20, 2008

Hephzibah, GA - Mrs. Dorothy M. Kelly, age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 20th, 2008 at The Medical College of Georgia.Mrs. Kelly was a homemaker, she worked on airplanes during WWII.She also loved her family very much. Survivors include; one son Reed Kelly (Linda) of Hephzibah, one daughter; Joan Richie of California, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Memorial Services...

Linwood "Carl" Jenkins

Linwood "Carl" Jenkins

Sep 18, 2008

Waynesboro, GA - Linwood "Carl" Jenkins, 45, entered into rest Thursday, September 18, 2008, at his home.He was born in Augusta, GA on August 18, 1963 to Robert and Linda Jenkins.He was a carpenter with the Local 283. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of eight years, Tina Jenkins of Waynesboro; two sons, Joshua Daniel...

Gerald Dwayne Hutto

Gerald Dwayne Hutto

Sep 14, 2008

Augusta, GA - Gerald Dwayne Hutto 42, entered into rest Sunday, September 14, 2008. Jerry was born December 6, 1965. He was the loving son of Patsy R. Larkin (Steve) of Evans and John P. Hutto of Augusta. Jerry was a graduate of Augusta Christian Academy. Jerry is survived by four beloved brothers, John Hutto of Hephzibah, Darryl Hutto, Anthony...

Mary Parker Harwell

Mary Parker Harwell

Sep 14, 2008

Hephzibah, GA - Mrs. Mary Parker Harwell 60, beloved wife of Troy L. Harwell, entered into rest Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Eisenhower Medical Center. Mrs. Harwell was born July 22, 1948 in Louisville, GA, to Ollie Atkinson Cook and the late Thomas Watson Parker. Mrs. Harwell was a member of Faith Baptist Church, a member of the Ladies Sunday...

Ms. Pearl Burke Williams

Ms. Pearl Burke Williams

Sep 12, 2008

Waynesboro, GA - Ms. Pearl Burke Williams, 80, joined her oldest daughter, Patricia, on Friday, September 12, 2008.Ms. Williams was born in Millen, GA on September 8, 1928 to the late Arnold Lee and Vity Williams Burke.She was a retired cosmetologist and was a member of Habersham Methodist Church for many years. She is survived by her devoted and beloved...

William "Bill" Cleek

William "Bill" Cleek

Sep 11, 2008

Hephzibah, GA - Mr. William J. "Bill" Cleek, 77, beloved husband of Edith Blanks Cleek, entered into rest Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Eisenhower Medical Center.Mr. Cleek was born February 27, 1931 in Coffee County, TN to the late Floyd D. Cleek and Jodie C. Taylor Cleek.Mr. Cleek retired after serving in the United States Army for 20 years.He then...

Judson H. Wynne

Judson H. Wynne

Sep 9, 2008

St. Simons Island, Ga.- Lt. Col., U.S. Army Retired Judson Holmes Wynne, 88, a resident of St. Simons Island, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in the St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. A native of Sardis, Ga., Col. Wynne had been a resident of St. Simons since 1970. He was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean...

Dorothy Louise Anderson

Dorothy Louise Anderson

Sep 9, 2008

Blythe, GA - Mrs. Dorothy Louise Anderson, affectionately known as (Granny), entered into rest on September 9, 2008, Keysville Nursing Home, Keysville, Ga. at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mugar (Cooter) Anderson and her beloved mother Mintie S. Banks. Dorothy (Granny) was a resident of Blythe Ga. for 31 years and was...

Thomas Vernon Elmore

Thomas Vernon Elmore

Sep 6, 2008

Thomas Vernon Elmore HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. Thomas Vernon Elmore, 56, entered into rest Saturday, September 6, 2008. Tommy was born September 26, 1951 to Marjorie Burns Elmore and the late John Dennis Elmore. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Friday, September 12, 2008 at Flowing Wells Worship Center, 1223 Flowing Wells Rd., Augusta with Reverend Tony Rhodes officiating. Family...

John Howell Daniel, Jr.

John Howell Daniel, Jr.

Sep 4, 2008

Waynesboro, GA - John Howell Daniel, Jr., 68, entered into rest Thursday, September 04, 2008, at his home.He was born December 5, 1939 in Burke County to the late John H. Daniel, Sr. and Mary Pearl Holland Daniel.Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Proctor & Gamble.He was a charter member and deacon of Rosemont Heights Baptist Church. He...

Mr. Jack L. Sasser

Mr. Jack L. Sasser

Aug 29, 2008

Waynesboro, GA - Mr. Jack L. Sasser, 75, entered into rest Friday, August 29, 2008, at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta after a brief illness.He was born September 22, 1932 in Screven County to the late Rupert and Ruby Edenfield Sasser.Affectionately known as "Pa", Mr. Sasser was the owner of McKinney Concrete Service Company, Inc. for 46 years.He...

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