Obituaries
Janice Elaine Whited Reese
Sep 29, 2025
Janice Elaine Whited Reese, 73, born on July 3, 1952, peacefully transitioned into her eternal home Monday, September 29, 2025, while under hospice care in Vidalia, Georgia. A lifelong resident of the Matthews-Wrens-Gibson area, she was proud to be a graduate of Wrens High School.
Throughout her life, Janice embraced various local jobs, though her most cherished role was undoubtedly as...
Colman "Harris" Eaves
Sep 25, 2025
Colman "Harris" Eaves, born on September 7, 1947, in the Zebina community, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2025, at his residence in Warrenville, South Carolina. He lived a life characterized by loyalty, devotion, and a deep love for his family and friends.
Harris was a proud patriot who joined the Army and served in the Vietnam War, dedicating over twenty...
Hattie Lou Prescott Kitchens
Sep 20, 2025
Hattie Lou Prescott Kitchens, 84, born on July 10, 1941, in the Matthews, peacefully took Jesus’ hand early Saturday morning, September 20, 2025, at her residence to go to her eternal Heavenly home. She was a beloved wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, and a cherished sister, maintaining strong bonds with her family throughout her life.
Growing up in the Matthews-Keysville-Wrens area,...
Patricia Smith Edwards
Sep 14, 2025
Patricia Smith Edwards, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully transitioned into her eternal home Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe facility in Macon. Born on June 26, 1945, in Sandersville, Patricia graced the world with her loving spirit for 80 remarkable years.
Patricia's life was characterized by her insatiable love for family and...
Amanda Michelle Simpson
Sep 4, 2025
Amanda Michelle Blue Simpson,45, born on August 17, 1980, in Sandersville, Georgia, quietly departed this world at her residence in Louisville Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was known for her unwavering love for her family and the avid role she played as a homemaker. Amanda dedicated her life to creating a warm and welcoming environment for her loved ones, prioritizing...
Jimmie Terry Gay
Sep 3, 2025
Jimmie Terry Gay, 87, born on September 20, 1937, peacefully transitioned into her Heavenly home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at National Healthcare of North Augusta. She was the beloved only child of the late Mary Duke Terry and the late Ernest Poole Terry.
Jimmie’s life was marked by her nurturing spirit and unwavering generosity. Throughout her career, she embraced various...
Amaria Garcia Torres
Aug 31, 2025
Amaria Garcia Torres, 42, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend, peacefully transitioned into her eternity Sunday night, August 31, 2025, at her residence in Louisville. Born on March 7, 1983, in Veracruz, Mexico, Amaria’s journey took her to the United States in 2001, where she and her family initially settled in Grovetown before creating a warm home in...
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...
James "Fitz" Nicholas Fitzgerald
Aug 21, 2025
James Nicholas Fitzgerald, 66, affectionately known as "Fitz”, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at The Place at Martinez. Born on March 20, 1959, while his father was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, Fitz spent his formative years moving across the globe, attending schools in Germany, Colorado, and South Carolina, before returning to Texas where he graduated from Copperas...
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...
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