Obituaries
Dorothy Louise Wilcher Hadden
Aug 26, 2025
Dorothy Louise Wilcher Hadden, 85, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, entered into Heaven on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Services to celebrate her life will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Avera at 11 AM on Friday, August 29, 2025 with Rev. Mark Bowers officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Dorothy was born in Edgehill, GA to...
John Duane Burke
Aug 19, 2025
John Duane Burke, 65, affectionately known for his gentle spirit and warm heart, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 19, 2025, entering into his eternal home where he desire was to be with his mother again.
Born on February 24, 1960, John spent his formative years in the Wrens-Zebina area until he moved to Gracewood at a young age, residing there until...
Shirley Faye Williams Snider
Aug 10, 2025
Shirley Faye Williams Snider, 79, born on December 26, 1945, peacefully transitioned into her Heavenly home on August 10, 2025, at the Gibson Health and Rehab Center. Shirley was a beloved figure in her community, remembered for her nurturing spirit and unwavering dedication to her family.
She grew up in the Gibson-Edgehill area and proudly graduated from Glascock County School. Shortly...
Lonnie Franklin Stewart
Aug 9, 2025
Lonnie Franklin Stewart, 80, born on September 23, 1944, embraced life with unwavering commitment and love until his unexpected passing on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Doctors Hospital. Originally hailing from Gough in Burke County, Lonnie primarily resided in the Stapleton-Wrens area of Jefferson County, where he left a lasting impact on his community.
Lonnie bravely served in the Army before...
Andy Le Isaac
Aug 6, 2025
Andy Le Isaac, 76, entered into his eternal rest Wednesday evening, August 6, 2025. The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 PM Sunday afternoon, August 10, 2025, at James Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 10:30 AM, Monday morning August 11th. The committal and interment will follow at 12:30 PM...
Thomas Alvin Guy
Aug 2, 2025
Thomas Alvin Guy, a devoted family man and respected member of his community, was born on February 23, 1947, and peacefully transitioned into his eternity on August 2, 2025, at his residence in Matthews.
A proud Army veteran, Thomas’s career began at Continental Can, where he demonstrated his industrious nature and dedication. His job was momentarily interrupted when he was drafted...
Wanda Faye Swafford
Jul 26, 2025
Wanda Faye Swafford, 74, passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus Saturday, July 26, 2025, at home, surrounded by family and friends.
Wanda was born on Saturday, July 14, 1951, in Riceville, Tennessee to Chester Pearl Swafford and Jessie Mae Everett Swafford. From an early age, Wanda was hardworking, smart, and responsible – doing well in school and working on the...
Faye Williams Dye
Jul 19, 2025
Faye Williams McDonald Dye, born on July 25, 1945, in Wrens, peacefully entered into her eternity on July 19, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Old Capitol in Louisville. She was a beloved figure in her community and cherished by her family, whose lives she enriched with her warmth and kindness.
Faye's most loved role in life was that of a homemaker,...
Connie Williams Moss
Jul 4, 2025
Connie Margaret Williams Moss, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully entered Heaven's gates into her eternal home early Friday morning, July 4, 2025, at her residence in Stapleton.
Born on July 27, 1949, Connie was the eldest of four siblings and grew up in the Keysville-Matthews area. She attended grade school in Matthews before transferring to the Burke County School...
Jeffery Gary Bazemore
Jul 2, 2025
Jeffery Gary Bazemore, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence Wednesday night, July 2, 2025. Born on August 24, 1969, Jeffery was a lifelong resident of Wrens, Georgia, where he attended school in both Jefferson and Glascock counties.
Immediately after high school, Jeff began his career at Shaw Industries in Thomson. Over the...
Annie "Mary" Brinson Jenkins
Jun 25, 2025
Mrs. Annie “Mary” Brinson Jenkins, 81, entered into her Heavenly home Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at her residence.
May was born on April 20, 1944, in Jefferson County, Georgia, to the late Warren Brinson and the late Annie Mae Neely Brinson. She was raised in Jefferson County and accepted Christ at an early age, joining Thompson Springhill AME Church.
A faithful and...
Walter Edward Cook
Jun 13, 2025
Walter Edward Cook, born on July 17, 1940, gently departed this world early Friday morning, June 13, 2025, at his residence in Augusta. Walter lived a life filled with compassion, dedication, and service, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege to know him.
After graduating from Richmond Academy, where he specialized in vocational education, Walter began an esteemed...
Bobbie Jean Phillips Hutto
Jun 10, 2025
Bobbie Jean Phillips Welch Hutto,76, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, peacefully entered into her eternity Tuesday evening, June 10, 2025, at her residence in Wrens.
Born on March 19, 1949, in Wrens, Bobbie spent her formative years in her hometown, where she attended school until she decided to embark on the journey of marriage and motherhood.
A devoted homemaker, Bobbie was...
Katherine "Kathy" Pennington McDaniel
Jun 6, 2025
Amy Katherine "Kathy" Pennington McDaniel, 70, born on August 4, 1954, peacefully entered into Heaven's gates late Friday night, June 6, 2025, at Doctors Hospital. She was a beloved member of her community and a dedicated family woman whose profound love for her family and faith guided her throughout her life.
Kathy was a lifelong resident of the Wrens-Matthews-Keysville-Blythe-Hephzibah area. She...
Harold Jordan Sheppard
May 24, 2025
Harold Jordan Sheppard, 70, a cherished member of the community, was born on December 12, 1954, and sadly passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. A lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Harold's roots were deeply embedded in his hometown of Wrens and in Avera where he made his home. where he was raised and educated...
James Albert Willoughby
May 24, 2025
James Albert Willoughby, 82, a lifelong resident of Stapleton, peacefully transitioned into his eternity on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta. Born on August 7, 1942, James was widely known and deeply respected within his community, charming all with his engaging personality and warm sense of humor.
After leaving school in the 10th grade to help on the...
Elaine Anderson Jones
May 23, 2025
Elaine Anderson Jones, a lifelong resident of Matthews and Wrens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025. She was 83.
Born on December 31, 1941, to the late G.C. “Pete” Anderson and the late Virginia Goodin Anderson, Elaine’s life was marked by kindness, dedication, and love for her family and community. A 1959 graduate of Wrens High School, she went...
Margie Louise James
May 14, 2025
Margie Louise Holley James, 93, affectionately known as "Ma," peacefully transitioned into her eternity Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025, at her home. Born on June 14, 1931, Margie was a lifelong resident of the Matthews-Wrens area and a proud 1949 graduate of Wrens High School. She embraced life with a unique blend of humor, hard work, and a strong spiritual...
Douglas Correll Mahaffey
May 8, 2025
Douglas Correll Mahaffey, born on March 8, 1937, in Gramling, South Carolina, peacefully entered into his eternal rest surrounded by his family early Thursday morning, May 8, 2025, at his residence. He led a life filled with devotion, love, and a warm sense of humor that endeared him to many.
After graduating from Chapman High School in Inman, South Carolina, Douglas...
Mary Norton Watson
May 7, 2025
Mary Ann Norton Pederson Watson, 87, born on October 2, 1937, peacefully entered into Heaven's gates Wednesday night, May 7, 2025, at the Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Her departure leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to family, faith, and the craft that defined so much of her life.
Mary grew up at Norton's Dairy outside of Wrens and...
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