Robert Grimsley
Dec 31, 2022
Robert "Bob" Grimsley, 85, of Wrens, GA, entered into rest Saturday, December 31, 2022. Bob was born on May 13, 1937, in Dillon, SC. After graduating from Dillon High School in 1955, he went on to study engineering at the Citadel. In 1961, Bob met his wife, Faye Hardwick, in Dillon. Upon graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering...
Paulette Ward Hensley
Dec 27, 2022
Paulette Ward Hensley, 70, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at University Hospital. Mrs. Hensley was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County and was the service manager for Looper Cabinet Company.
Surviving are her husband, Brian P. Hensley of Hephzibah; her daughter, April Mobley of Tallahassee, FL; her son, Brandon Taylor (Crystal) of...
Sandra Mae Collins
Dec 19, 2022
Ms. Sandra Mae Collins (Hartness), 66, of Sardis, GA, passed away peacefully at home. She was loved by many. She was full of personality and someone that you would always remember.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Margarette Ann Johnson (McKinney, Hartness), her father Harley (Rocky) Francis Hartness and her stepfather, Robert Franklin Johnson. She...
Dr. William "Bill" Sidney Bolton
Dec 17, 2022
Dr. William “Bill” Sidney Bolton, 81, of Sandy Springs, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Bill was born June 4, 1941, to the late John and Amanda Bolton. The youngest of three brothers, Bill grew up in Waynesboro, Georgia. In high school, he loved playing football, and one of his proudest memories...
Joseph Barkley Montgomery Iii
Dec 9, 2022
Mr. Joseph Barkley Montgomery III, 79, of Waynesboro, Georgia, husband of Alice Allen Montgomery, entered into eternal rest Friday, December 9, 2022, His memorial service will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022, in St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 515 S. Liberty Street at 3:00pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 2:00pm in the parish...
Brenda Johnson Mcbride
Dec 6, 2022
Brenda Johnson McBride went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 6, 2022. She died peacefully at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Thomas Everett McBride, Sr. Brenda was the beloved daughter of the late Edgar Arlington Johnson and Florrie Daniel Johnson. She was the youngest...
Sheila Odom Jenkins
Dec 5, 2022
Sheila Odom Jenkins, loving wife, devoted mother & Mammie, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 5th 2022, at the age of 54. Sheila was the daughter of James William Odom & Juanita Wilson Odom and was raised in north Burke County. She was married to her husband of 36 years, Frank Leslie Jenkins III, and...
Martyn Gerry Hirshman
Dec 2, 2022
Martyn Gerry Hirshman, 76, of Hephzibah, GA entered into rest December 2, 2022.
Gerry was born June 27, 1946, the first of five children, to Edith E. Thompson and Girard H. Hirshman in Washington, D. C. Raised in a close knit bunch, Gerry helped care for his mom and younger siblings when times were hard for his...
Claudette "Cookie" Toler
Nov 22, 2022
Claudette “Cookie” Toler, 80, entered into rest Tuesday, November 22, 2022. She was born in Beckley, WV to the late Wade and Lora Toler. She worked in the manufacturing business in several different states for most of her career, including Samsons Manufacturing in Waynesboro. Cookie was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs...
Russell A. Flakes
Nov 14, 2022
Russell A. Flakes, 72, entered into rest Monday, November 14, 2022. He was born in Millen to the late Josie and John A. Flakes and lifelong resident of Burke County. He was of the Baptist faith and was the owner operator of Flakes Auto and Trucks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, two brothers,...
Codey Bolton
Nov 12, 2022
Codey Bolton, 26, entered into rest Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was artistic, loved history, and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was preceded in death by his father, Wendell Bolton, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Mary and Robert Watson; and two uncles, Stanley and Wayne Watson.
He is survived by his mother, Crystal Bolton of...
Jeffery Lee Jester
Nov 11, 2022
Jeffery Lee Jester, 51, entered into rest Friday, November 11, 2022. He enjoyed being a Georgia Bulldog fan, a family man and a dedicated Ashmore Concrete employee. His co-workers were like family to him. Jeff was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Lee Jester; his mother, Judy Jester Malone; and...
Morgan Rylie Tedder
Nov 10, 2022
Morgan Rylie Tedder, 17, entered into rest Thursday, November 10, 2022. She was born in Augusta and was resident of Burke County. She was a Junior at Edmund Burke Academy, where she was a member of the Spanish Club, Science Club, Interact, Beta Club, Literary Club, SADD, FCS Leadership, served as the Vice President of her Sophomore Class, and...
Kevin A. Scarff
Nov 9, 2022
Kevin A. Scarff, 45, of Chesapeake, VA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 9th after an extended battle with cancer. Mr. Scarff is survived by his wife of 26 years, Laura, and his two sons, Andrew and William, all of Chesapeake, VA. Kevin was born in Fort Gordon, GA to Sheila Engel (John) of Blythe, GA and Dane Scarff...
Marcus Bates Iii
Nov 3, 2022
Marcus Bates III, 16 months, entered into rest Thursday, November 3, 2022. He is survived by his mother and father, Samantha Bogdan and Marcus Bates, Jr.; grandmothers, Lisa Michelle Bogdan, Lita Bogdan, Renee Haynes, and Mrs. Marcus Bates, Sr.; grandfathers, Mark Snell, Sr., Jason Bogdan, Marcus Bates, Reggie Dishmond, and Zandell Mitchell; great grandfathers, Robert Snell, Sr. (the late...
Henry Dale Moss Sr.
Nov 2, 2022
Henry Dale Moss, Sr., 61, of Girard, entered into rest Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was born in Millen to the late Ruby and Charles Lewis Moss, Sr. He liked to hunt and fish and did them often. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and family. In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by a...
Donnie Sikes
Oct 30, 2022
Donnie Sikes, 74, entered into rest Sunday, October 30, 2022. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He worked as a machine mechanic with Burke Manufacturing for many years. Donnie loved to fish and to race cars. He enjoyed going to the mountains with family and...
James Thomas Hammond, Jr.
Oct 20, 2022
James Thomas Hammond Jr. was born in Augusta, Georgia September 23, 1943, to James Thomas Hammond Sr. and Lillie Mae Netherland-Hammond. He had 5 siblings: Edward Thomas Hammond, Thomas Edward Hammond, & Robert Leonard Hammond (all deceased) and Beverly Hammond-Powell of West Palm Beach, Florida. Jim spent his first six years in the small farm house his father built on...
Melissa Edwards
Oct 20, 2022
Melissa Edwards, 52, passed away peacefully October 20, 2022. She was born on July 19, 1970 in August. She was preceded in death by her parents Cecil Jane Hill and Jesse Eugene Johnson; and her brother, William Chapman McMurrian II.
She is survived by her two daughters, Alyssa Faith Edwards and Haven Grace Edwards; and her son,...
James Melvin Click, Sr.
Oct 12, 2022
James Melvin Click, Sr., 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 12, 2022. He was born in Springfield, GA and was a lifelong resident of Burke County. He retired from Olin Corporation and was owner of Click Trucking Company. He was a former member of the Burke County Planning Commission and a former Girard City Councilman....
