Obituaries

Amanda Michelle Simpson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...