Obituaries

Apr 21, 2025

Willie Bycel Daniel, 83, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Suzanne Fleming Daniel for over 61 years and a lifelong resident of Waynesboro, Georgia. Born on September 16, 1941, to John Howell Daniel and Mary Pearl Holland Daniel, Bycel was a proud native of Waynesboro, GA. He attended Waynesboro High School before...

Apr 20, 2025

Gunner Levi Parker, beloved son of Joshua Mason Parker and Abigail Mackenzie Parker (Davis) and brother to Sadie Wren Parker, entered into rest Sunday, April 20, 2025. A bright and happy baby, Gunner was full of joy and laughter. He was a momma’s boy who adored his sissy and daddy. He was loved beyond measure by all who knew him....

Apr 11, 2025

Donna Kay Flakes Kirkland, 65, entered into rest Friday, April 11, 2025. She was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. She worked at Burke County High School as a paraprofessional for the special ed classes. Kay retired from the US postal service after 32 years. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She was preceded in...

Apr 11, 2025

Ruby Lee Huff, 62, of Waynesboro, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1962, to the late Julian and Annie Lou Dixon. Ruby loved her horses, gardening, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She retired from Lovett Trucking Company and also served in the U.S. Army.

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Apr 2, 2025

Flora Jean Baysore, 78, was welcomed into her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, while surrounded by her family. She was the second of five daughters born to Edwin and Virgie Croman. She spent her early years growing up in the hills of Muncy, PA before moving to Montgomery, PA. She graduated from Montgomery Area High School in...

Apr 1, 2025

Steve Quick, 73, entered into rest Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was born in Waynesboro to the late Christine and Henry F. Quick, Sr. and was a resident of Wrens. He loved music, playing his guitar, and having a good time. He enjoyed watching Nascar and football. Steve was a retired truck driver. In addition to his parents, he...

Mar 31, 2025

Ruth Constance Slager, 101, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Robert.

Private services will be held.

Remembrances may be made to the First Methodist Choir or the Augusta AMBUCS.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA   30830...

Mar 31, 2025

Margie Quick Lively, 97, entered into rest Monday, March 31, 2025. She was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. She was a member of Botsford Baptist Church. Margie’s sense of humor prevailed through trials and blessings. She knew the value of a dollar and the value of all her children loving the Lord. She lived her life...

Mar 31, 2025

Joseph Brian Mobley, 47, entered into rest Monday, March 31, 2025. He was born in Richmond County and was a longtime resident of Waynesboro. He was a graduate of Edmund Burke Academy and a member of Stevens Creek Church.

Brian enjoyed fishing and watching the Braves and UGA Bulldogs. He will be remembered for his big smile,...

Mar 22, 2025

James Camden “Cam” Rowland, 38, peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 22, 2025. A cherished native and lifelong resident of Richmond County, Cam was baptized at the age of 12 at National Hills Baptist Church. He later pursued his passion for technology.

He is lovingly remembered by his devoted mother, Phyllis Rowland of Grovetown, whose steadfast...

Mar 11, 2025

Harry Mario O’Connor, 79, entered into rest Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born in Cuba and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He loved animals and gardening. Harry was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was well known locally for his musical talents and was loved by many. He was preceded in death by...

Mar 10, 2025

John R. MacDonald, age 74, of Waynesboro, GA entered into eternal rest March 10, 2025.

Born in Waukegan, IL July 4, 1950, John graduated from Bullis Academy Preparatory School in Potomac, Maryland, and Georgia Southern College in Statesboro, GA where he met his wife, played on the tennis and basketball teams, and was a member of Sigma...

Mar 8, 2025

Richard Melvin Rogers, 78, entered into rest Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born in Commerce to the late Edna and Guy Melvin Rogers. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in the Vietnam War. He owned/operated several stores in South Carolina and other various places. Richard had a Bachelor’s degree and was musically inclined. In...

Mar 4, 2025

William Brooks Rumph, Sr., aged 90 years young, of Waynesboro, Georgia, passed away on March 4, 2025, after a long struggle with dementia. He was born on December 17, 1934, in Marion County, Georgia to Lewis David Rumph and Nannie Mae Greene. Brooks is predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Kay Smith Rumph.

Brooks had ten...

Feb 24, 2025

Tracy Earl Walker passed home to his Heavenly Father the way he lived his life, peacefully and quietly on Monday, February 24, 2025. He died suddenly in the home he shared with his beloved wife and eternal companion Danita Walker. He leaves a legacy of faith, prayer, quiet service, and unquestioned love by all whose lives he touched.

Feb 21, 2025

Harry Edward “Eddie” Taylor, 74, died in the early morning hours on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at his home in Waynesboro.

His funeral service will be Sunday (Feb. 23) at 3 p.m. at Botsford Baptist Church with his son, Pastor Eddie Taylor Jr., officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be in the...

Feb 5, 2025

Linda J. Bishop, 81, entered into rest Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was a native of Savannah and a longtime resident of Burke County. She retired from Gracewood Hospital after 27 years of service. Linda was a member of Kemp Ebenezer Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.L. Bishop.

She is survived by...

Feb 2, 2025

Mary Dixon Hatcher, 95, entered into rest Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born in Girard to the late Charles Fulword “Fully” and Alberta “Berta” Long Dixon and was a lifelong resident of Burke County. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Rayford Dixon, Earl Dixon, Otis...

Feb 2, 2025

Jeffrey Blake Chandler, Sr., 60, entered into rest Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born in Milledgeville and was a longtime resident of Girard. He retired from Plant Vogtle after 40 years. Jeff was a member of the IBEW Local 84 and was an avid outdoorsman. He attended Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 30, 2025

Robert Lewis “Bobby” Shaw, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on January 30, 2025. Born June 6, 1941, to Willy Lawton “Kitty” and Lillian Rountree Shaw, Bobby lived his life with a strong Christian faith and an equally strong commitment to his family, friends, and community. Bobby’s love for his hometown...