Mary Ellen Murphy
May 4, 2024
Mary Ellen "MA" Murphy, 73, of Waynesboro, GA, passed away peacefully, surrounded in love, by all of her children and most of her grandchildren on May 4th, 2024.
Mary was born on October 18th, 1950, to Roldo and Gertrude Shaw in Cortez, Co.
Mary met the love of her life when she was 14 and...
Wilmer Lee "Butch" Robinson, Jr.
May 3, 2024
Wilmer Lee “Butch” Robinson, Jr, 79, entered into eternal rest on Friday May3, 2024, at Brentwood Nursing Home. Butch was born August 18, 1944, to the late Wilmer Lee and Lucille Robinson. He graduated from Georgia Southern College with a degree in business. Butch enjoyed many activities including yard work, gardening, fishing, and riding around with his wife, Freida,...
Jones Allen Mayton
May 1, 2024
Jones Allen Mayton, infant son of Mira and Corey Mayton, entered into rest Wednesday, May 1, 2024. In addition to his parents, Jones is survived by maternal grandparents, Tammy and Brian Cain of Girard; paternal grandmother, Jennifer Pittman of FL; paternal grandparents, Ricky Mayton (Rhonda) of Hephzibah; maternal great grandmother, Harriett Self of Waynesboro; paternal great grandmother, Rebecca Bryant...
Robert C. Jones
Apr 26, 2024
Robert C. Jones, 87, entered into rest Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born in Pembroke, ME and has been a resident of Burke County for 10 years. He was a retired big truck mechanic. Robert was a member of the NRA and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
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Frank "Junior" Spencer
Apr 12, 2024
Frank “Junior” Spencer, 78, entered into rest Friday, April 12, 2024. He was a native of Burke County and a longtime resident of Jenkins County. He worked as a mechanic.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Spencer of Millen; four children, Daisy Muns of Jenkins County, James Overstreet of Millen, Angel Yarbrough (Hank) of Millen, and...
Wiley Lewis Barlow Jr.
Apr 6, 2024
Wiley Barlow, 95, went home to be with Jesus and entered the gates of Paradise on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Mr. Barlow was born July 11, 1928, to Wiley and Lillie Barlow in Cochran Ga. Later as a child, his family would relocate to Baxley, Ga. As a young man he helped on his parent’s farm, and later would...
Florine Oglesby Zorn
Mar 25, 2024
Florine Oglesby Zorn, 76, entered into rest Monday, March 25, 2024, at her residence. She was born on April 5, 1947, in Jenkins County to the late John and Rozzie Bragg Oglesby. Florine retired from Bell South after 35 years of service. Following her retirement, she worked in the pharmacy department at Burke County Hospital for 11 years. She...
Dawn Jennings Prescott
Mar 22, 2024
Mrs. Dawn Jennings Prescott, 61, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Prescott was born September 9, 1962, in Beaufort, SC. to the late Walter Thomas Jennings, Sr. and Faye Cowart Jennings. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Walter Thomas Jennings Jr.; companion, Robbie Sellars.
Dawn was a graduate...
Donald M. Wilson, Sr.
Mar 12, 2024
Donald M. Wilson, Sr., 73, entered into rest Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born in Millen and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a veteran of the US Marines. He was a member of Botsford Baptist Church and was a retired construction worker. He was preceded in death by his parents Annie and Franklin Wilson;...
Randal Percy Dixon
Mar 8, 2024
Randal Percy Dixon, born April 25, 1959, to Percy and Malona Dixon of Girard, GA, entered into rest on March 8, 2024, at the age of 64.
Randy, a native and lifelong resident of Burke County, was first and foremost an honorable steward of the land. The son of one of the most respected farmers in the...
Margie Jean Rolison
Mar 7, 2024
Margie Jean Rolison, 59, entered into rest Thursday, March 7, 2023. She was born in Baltimore, MD to Margie G. Kirkland and the late Russell Dean Johnson and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. She was a member of East Burke Baptist Church and enjoyed yardwork and flowers. Margie loved her family. In addition to her father,...
Helen Fulford Palmer
Mar 6, 2024
Helen Fulford Palmer, age 81, the wife of the late George Palmer of Waynesboro, GA, went to her heavenly home on March 6, after a brief illness. Helen was born in Alamo, Georgia to the late Sherman Albert Fulford Sr., and Bertha Moran Fulford. Helen and George were married for 58 years and made Burke County their home in...
William H. Burke
Feb 29, 2024
William H. Burke, 80, entered into rest Thursday, February 29, 2024. He was a native of Jenkins County and a longtime resident of Burke County. He retired from Sunbeam Aluminum Furniture, formerly Kellers Aluminum Plant. William was a member of Calvary Tabernacle of Waynesboro.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie “BJ” G. Burke; two daughters, Stephanie...
William Ray Chandler
Feb 22, 2024
William Ray Chandler, 94, entered into rest Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He was a retired farmer, who loved working cows and planting and tending to his garden. He enjoyed fishing and working. Ray was a member of the Sardis Methodist Church and a former member of the Farm Service...
Betty Hillis Belk
Feb 21, 2024
Betty Hillis Belk, 80, entered into rest Wednesday, February 21, 2024. She was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. She retired from The True Citizen and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Alexander.
She is survived by three children, Patrick Belk (Kim) of Alexander, Pam Mallard (Jeff) of Girard, and Rodney Belk (Hayley)...
Richard "Ricky" Roberts
Feb 18, 2024
Richard “Ricky” Roberts, 70, entered into rest Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was born in Millen to the late Myrtle and Ira Roberts and was a resident of Metter. He was a horse trainer and a member of Magnolia Baptist Church in Perkins.
He is survived by three siblings, Barbara Clark of Savannah, Fred Roberts (Brenda) of...
Robert "Bobby" Caldwell Neely Iii
Feb 17, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Caldwell Neely III, 67, entered into rest surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 17, 2024. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. Bobby loved being outside, woodworking and building things with his hands. He was a member of the Waynesboro Church of God. He is preceded in death by parents, Robert C. Neely...
Jenny Perry Beauman
Feb 15, 2024
Jennifer “Jenny” Beauman, 66, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Burke County who dedicated over 35 years of her life to teaching in its community. She touched the hearts and minds of generations of students with her unwavering commitment and genuine care. She loved seeing, speaking, and laughing with all her students, past...
Thomas Wilson Cullen
Feb 13, 2024
It is with great remembrance that the family of Thomas Wilson Cullen Sr., 83, announce his passing on Tuesday February 13th 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. Thomas was born in Sardis Georgia on February 11th 1941, to Wyatt and Ida Lee Cullen. He spent his childhood and adolescence surrounded by many sibling, cousins, and friends...
David "Eric" Calvert
Feb 6, 2024
David “Eric” Calvert, 61, entered into rest Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was born in Sylvania and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. He was a member of Botsford Baptist Church. Eric was a retired mechanic, loved car racing and restoring cars. He enjoyed cooking, going to car shows, concerts, and having a good time. He was...
