Obituaries
Patricia "Pat" Bates West
Feb 9, 2025
Patricia Bates West of Wrens, Georgia, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. She was born on July 1, 1940, in Laurel, Mississippi, to the late Roy Bates and the late Nina Busby Bates, where she grew up playing the piano at Strengthford Baptist Church in Wayne County, Mississippi. There she met her lifetime love,...
Mary "Billie" Imogene Singley Holley
Feb 8, 2025
Mary “Billie” Imogene Singley Holley went home to be with Jesus Christ Saturday, February 8, 2025, at age 96. She was surrounded by family and close friends as she slipped peacefully away after a short injury related illness.
Mary was the second of five children born to the late Hudie Lee Singley and the late Mary Martha Quick Singley on September...
Dekle Dean Todd Jr.
Jan 31, 2025
Dekle Dean Todd Jr., 64, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2025, at Jefferson Hospital.
Born in Beaufort SC to Peggy Sikes Todd Moxley and the late Dekle Dean Todd Sr, Dekle was a proud graduate of SE Bulloch County High School in Statesboro. Following his graduation, he dedicated his career to the trades,...
Shirley Ann Corley Stewart
Jan 30, 2025
Shirley Ann Corley Stewart, 89, entered into rest at her residence Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Born to the late Ogle Kitchens Corley and the late Elwin Corley, she grew up in Burke County and graduated from Waynesboro High School. In 1957, she married James Stewart, and the two were blessed with 48 years of marriage.
While Shirley only briefly worked at Savannah...
Jeannette Bach Terry
Jan 19, 2025
Jeannette Bach Terry, 87, of Wrens, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Jeannette was born and raised in Westchester County, New York, and graduated from Mt. Vernon Technical School before working at the New York Foundling Hospital, serving children and the elderly.
Jeannette came to Wrens in 1961 to visit a former coworker, Violet Poole, who was...
Richard "Dick" Dale Johnson
Jan 19, 2025
Richard “Dick” Dale Johnson, 95, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the Moundridge Manor in Moundridge, KS.
Dick was born to the late Mary Holdeman Johnson and the late Herman P. Johnson on January 29, 1929 in Massillon, OH. He was united in marriage to Virginia Mininger in 1950 at Walnut Hill, FL. He moved to Stapleton in 1956 where...
Hazel Rachels Smith Carter
Jan 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Hazel Smith Carter, who peacefully left us on January 11, 2025, at the age of 76. Hazel was born in Augusta on May 23, 1948 to the late Ira Lewis Rachels and the late Stella L Williams Rachels. Throughout her life, she touched the hearts of those who knew...
Donald "Richard" Reeves
Dec 28, 2024
Donald “Richard” Reeves, 64, loving husband of 14 years to Terrie Chavous Reeves, entered Heaven’s gates on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his residence, with family at his side. Richard, the son of the late Barbara Bailey Reeves and the late Robert Myron Reeves, was a native of Evans and had resided in Avera for the past 12 years.
Richard retired...
Dekle Dean Todd Sr.
Dec 26, 2024
Dekle Dean Todd, Sr., 90, peacefully transitioned into his eternity on December 26, 2024, at the Gibson Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Born on November 16, 1934, in Dublin, Dekle lived a life of love, generosity, and an unwavering faith.
After completing high school in Beaufort, South Carolina, he pursued further education by attending Georgia Military College in Milledgeville as a...
Shirley Chance Clements
Dec 19, 2024
Shirley Chance Clements, a beloved member of the Wrens community and cherished by all who knew her, passed away Thursday night, December 19, 2024, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. Born on October 22, 1935, Shirley was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, where she dedicated her life to her family, friends, and the spirit of community.
A proud graduate of Wrens...
Joe "Sam" Linson Rabun
Dec 12, 2024
Joe Sam Linson Rabun, 93, of Louisville, died on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Sam was born on November 7, 1931 in Jefferson County, Louisville, the late Macy Terry Rabun and the late James Robert Rabun. He was a graduate of Louisville Academy and a graduate of Athens Business School in Athens. He was a proud veteran serving in the U.S....
Larry McGraw
Dec 10, 2024
Larry McGraw, 76, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, peacefully transitioned into his Heavenly home early Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024, at Wellstar MCG in Augusta. Born on October 26, 1948, Larry’s life was one marked by love, devotion, and an unwavering commitment to family and community.
Raised outside of Gibson, Larry attended Glascock County School where he completed...
Shirley Ann Feutral James
Dec 9, 2024
Shirley Ann Feutral James, 87, a beloved matriarch and vibrant spirit, peacefully transitioned into her eternity at her residence on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Born on June 6, 1937, in Wrens, she grew up within a close-knit community, fostering cherished memories that would remain with her throughout her life. Shirley attended Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, where her deep-rooted values and love...
Nancy Carol Usry
Nov 28, 2024
Nancy Carol Gibson Usry, born on February 9, 1943, peacefully transitioned into her eternity on November 28, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
A cherished soul, Nancy spent her formative years in Thomson until her family moved to Wrens during her teenage years. She graduated from Wrens High School in 1961 and later made Stapleton her beloved home in 1972.
Nancy was a woman...
Rachel Symantha Simpson
Nov 16, 2024
Rachel Symantha Simpson, 21, lovingly known as “Lulu” by her family and friends, born on September 13, 2003, passed away tragically on November 16, 2024, in an automobile accident. A lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Rachel lived in Bartow and Wadley before her family relocated to Louisville in 2016. She was a proud graduate of the Georgia Cyber Academy, having...
Johnny Oliver Thompson
Nov 13, 2024
Johnny Oliver Thompson, 82, peacefully entered into his eternal rest early Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024 at PruitHealth-Evans.
Johnny was born in Stapleton on April 2, 1942 to the late Mary Key Thompson and the late William David Thompson. A patriot, he proudly served our country in the Marines from 1967 – 1969. He then worked as a machine operator for...
Larry Wayne Williams
Nov 13, 2024
Larry Wayne Williams, 69, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and dear friend, peacefully transitioned into the arms of his heavenly father at his home surrounded by his family early Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024. A native of Avera, Larry was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church from an early age and a graduate of Stapleton Academy. While in high...
Ralph Caldwell Burke
Nov 9, 2024
Ralph Caldwell Burke, 90, a beloved husband, father and friend, peacefully entered into his heavenly home Saturday afternoon, November 9, 2024, at Wellstar MCG Hospital in Augusta. Ralph was born on September 14, 1934, and was a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished member of his community.
A graduate of Wrens High School, Ralph proudly served his country as a Staff...
Joan Parrish Rhodes
Oct 14, 2024
Joan Parrish Rhodes, 88, lovingly known as “Mama Jo” to family and friends, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully took her Savior's hand and entered into her Heavenly home early Monday morning, October 14, 2024, at her daughter's residence in Wrens. Born on April 23, 1936, Joan was a lifelong resident of Wrens, where she made lasting memories and...
Frances Stewart Arrington Gay
Oct 12, 2024
Surrounded by her family, Martha Frances Stewart Arrington Gay, 90, a beloved and cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully transitioned into her Heavenly home Saturday morning, October 12, 2024, at her residence. Born on January 19, 1934, she was a lifelong resident of Matthews, Georgia, where she made indelible marks on the hearts of those privileged to know her.
Frances was...
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