Hugh Edward Saxon, Jr
May 29, 2023
Hugh Edward (Eddie) Saxon Jr, 79, of Deltona, FL, was called home to his Lord, parents, wife, and a son on 29 May 2023. He was a son of the late Hugh and Clifford Saxon and a brother of Glynn Saxon and Elaine Day.
Eddie was born on 29 April 1944, in Millen, GA and was proud...
Memory Rockwell Zittrouer
May 27, 2023
Memory Rockwell Zittrouer, 76, entered into rest on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her residence. She was born December 19, 1946 in Augusta, GA to the late Susan Tucker Rockwell Garrett and Reuben Luckie Rockwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raddie Oswald Zittrouer.
Memory is survived by her daughter,...
Samar "Jj" Jayan James
May 16, 2023
Samar “JJ” Jayan James 17, entered into rest May 16 th , 2023. He loved playing video games and hunting and fishing. He was a member of First Baptist Church Waynesboro and the Burke County Homeschool Co-Op.
He is survived by...
Austin Matthew Wingate
May 15, 2023
Austin Matthew Wingate, 24, entered into rest Monday, May 15, 2023. He was a native and lifelong resident of Waynesboro and was a 2017 graduate of Burke County High School. He was a US Navy veteran, serving in Norfolk, VA and was currently working as a security officer for Southern Nuclear.
He is survived by...
Dennis Lively Dickey
May 12, 2023
Dennis Dickey ended his earthly journey on May 12, 2023. He was a devoted servant of God, a loving husband/father/Papa/brother and a friend to all. The impact of his life can best be described in the following tributes from recent social media posts. He did “many other things as well. If every one of them were...
Ryleigh Rose Winston
May 9, 2023
Our sweet and precious Ryleigh Rose Winston went to heaven to be with our Lord on May 9, 2023, at 4 years of age. Ryleigh was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 24, 2018, to parents, Aaron and Lauren Winston. Ryleigh was an active, happy, spunky, and witty little girl, who lit up a room with her spontaneous...
Captain Jack Delaigle
May 4, 2023
After a short illness, on the morning of May 4th 2023, Jack DeLaigle, 91, went to be with the Angels. He was a son of the late Jack and Mollie DeLaigle and a brother of late Fred, DeRossie, Allen, and Avner DeLaigle. His life was one that no book could hold. A man that was driven beyond what...
Joyce Bolton Segrest
Apr 27, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Bolton Segrest, 80, wife of the late Donald E. Segrest, Sr., went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1942, in Wilkes County to the late Robert and Sadie Bolton. Joyce and Donald were married 35 years when he passed in December 1997. She was a seamstress,...
Ronald Eugene "Gene" Ellison
Apr 23, 2023
Ronald Eugene “Gene” Ellison entered into rest on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 92. He was a son of the late Annie and Lovick Ellison and was a lifelong resident of Sardis. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Gene was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition...
Brenda Lee Heath Myers
Apr 22, 2023
Brenda Lee Heath Myers, 64, entered into rest Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was a daughter of the late Shelby and James Thomas Heath and was a native and lifelong resident of Jenkins County. She enjoyed games, gardening, putting puzzles together, playing the lottery and being nosey. Brenda enjoyed helping others and was a loving wife, mother, nana,...
Carol Anne Gower Mann
Apr 10, 2023
Carol Anne Gower Mann of Waynesboro, GA died April 10 th 2023, in her home.
Carol was born to Anne Crawford Gower and William Justus Gower, Jr. in Atlanta, GA on July 13, 1947. She graduated from R.E. Lee Institute in Thomaston, GA in 1965 and from the University of Georgia and Augusta College with a degree...
Mary Ann Owens Johnson
Apr 7, 2023
Mary Ann Owens Johnson, 77, entered into rest Friday, April 7, 2023. She was a native of Wrens and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. She retired from Capital City Bank and was a bookkeeper for JR Johnson Construction Company. She was a member of Hephzibah Baptist Church and previously served in the preschool and nursery department...
Leonard R. Herndon
Apr 6, 2023
Leonard R. Herndon, 75, entered into rest Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was a native of Florida and a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving as a Sergeant in the Military Police. Leonard retired from the Burke County Road Department and was an avid hunter. He was preceded in death by...
Joe Franklin Lairscy, Jr.
Apr 1, 2023
Joe Franklin Lairscy, Jr., 62, entered into rest Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was born in Sylvania to the late Joe Franklin Lairscy, Sr. and Sarah Boykin Rhodes and was a lifelong resident of Burke County. He worked as a lineman for over 40 years. He was a good-hearted free-spirit who accepted and loved all. Joe was kind and...
Jennie Boyce Fowler
Mar 29, 2023
Jennie Boyce Fowler, 77, entered into rest Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was a member of Hopeful Baptist Church. She was lifelong nurse and loved animals. Jennie was a loving mother, wife, and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henrietta and Hugh Boyce; her husband, Patrick Fowler; a son, Morgan Mizelle; and a brother, Bill Boyce....
Jerry A. Swearingen
Mar 24, 2023
Jerry A. Swearingen, 80, entered into rest Friday, March 24, 2023. He was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta and was a member of McBean Baptist Church. He loved to watch Gunsmoke, work in his yard, and spend time with his grandchildren. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. He was preceded in...
James S. Dickens
Mar 24, 2023
James S. Dickens, 71, entered into rest Friday, March 24, 2023, after a lengthy battle with heart disease which he fought with courage and tenacity. Special thanks to all the doctors and staff on CVICU at Augusta University for their devoted efforts and continued compassion. They entered the fight with dedication and effort that was unwavering.
Jimmy...
Freida Hickman Robinson
Mar 23, 2023
Freida H. Robinson, 74, entered into rest Thursday, March 23, 2023. She was a native and lifelong resident of Sardis. She was a graduate of SGA and was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church. She retired from the Sardis Gas Company. Freida was preceded in death by her parents, Dora and Lamar Hickman; and a sister, Donnie Hickman....
Janna Anne Miser
Mar 17, 2023
Janna Anne Miser (Bug), 41, rose to the dance floor in the sky surrounded by her family on March 17, 2023.
She is survived by her partner, Gerald Schriner and his daughter, Rebecca; her parents, Brenda O. Miser of Waynesboro and Gary G. Miser of Arkansas; brothers, Derick Miser (Brandi) of Arkansas and Christopher Miser of South...
Phillip J. Windham
Mar 5, 2023
Phillip J. Windham, 78, entered into rest Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born in Dale County, Alabama to the late Otis and Mattie Bell Windham and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a member of East Burke Baptist Church and worked for the Local 1756 Painters Union. Phillip was an avid fisherman, hunter, and...
