Obituaries

Allen James Borum Jr.

Allen James Borum Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

Allen James Borum, Jr., 94, peacefully transitioned to his Heavenly home Saturday morning, March 9, 2024.  The family will greet friends from 12:00 – 1:00 PM Thursday, March 14, 2024 at James Funeral Home. Graveside services with military honors will follow at 1:30 PM at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Hospice Chaplain James King officiating.

Allen was born June...

Dean Willard Evans

Dean Willard Evans

Mar 7, 2024

Dean Willard Evans, 79, peacefully entered into his eternity at his home.  The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday, March 10, 2024. Services to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00AM Monday morning, March 11, 2024 in the James Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery...

Kenneth Norton Kitchens

Kenneth Norton Kitchens

Mar 6, 2024

Kenneth Norton Kitchens,80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, has peacefully entered into his eternity on March 6th, 2024, at the Piedmont Augusta Hospital.  The family will greet friends at James Funeral Home from 1:00-2:30PM Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2024 followed by funeral services to celebrate his life at 2:30PM in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Thigpen...

Mattie Frances Streetman

Mattie Frances Streetman

Mar 2, 2024

Mattie Frances Streetman, 76, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully at her home on March 2, 2024 and has now entered her eternal home in Heaven.  Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2024 at Keysville United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ed Chance officiating.

Born on August 22, 1947, Mattie spent her...

Edward Lester Perdue

Edward Lester Perdue

Mar 2, 2024

Edward Lester Perdue, 93, lovingly known as “Ed”, peacefully transitioned from his home on earth into his eternal home in Heaven Saturday morning, March 2, 2024.   The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 12:00-1:00 PM Tuesday, March 5, 2024.  A graveside funeral service will follow at 1:30PM in the Wrens Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Mason Davis...

Carter Daniel Gay

Carter Daniel Gay

Feb 29, 2024

Carter Daniel Gay, 17, a cherished soul who walked this earth with a deep connection to his faith and an unwavering love for Jesus, tragically left this world and entered into his eternal home in Heaven Thursday evening, February 29, 2024.  Carter's journey, though brief, was marked by a profound devotion to his heavenly father and a burning desire to...

William "Braddy" Jones

William "Braddy" Jones

Feb 20, 2024

William “Braddy” Jones, 88, loving husband of 61 years to Shirley “Faye” Neal Jones, entered in to his eternal rest Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at home under the care of Heartland Hospice.  Services to celebrate his life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00AM Saturday morning, February 24, 2024 with Pastor Donnie Chapman and Pastor Jonathan...

Preston Scott Calhoun

Preston Scott Calhoun

Feb 17, 2024

Preston Scott Calhoun, 55, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on February 17, 2024. He was a man whose life was filled with dedication to family, service to his country, and unwavering faith.  Services to celebrate his life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00PM Saturday, February 24, 2024 with Rev. Ben Bush officiating....

Dr. Molly Evelyn Parish Howard

Dr. Molly Evelyn Parish Howard

Feb 14, 2024

Dr. Molly Evelyn Parish Howard cooked and taught and fought and loved with the conviction that when it comes to serving others, you never hold back even an ounce of the good stuff. A teacher, a wife, a mother, a public servant, her life was a testament to her undying faith in people, their worth, their potential, and the duty...

James "Jimmy" Everett Poole Jr.

James "Jimmy" Everett Poole Jr.

Feb 12, 2024

James "Jimmy" Everett Poole Jr., 84, peacefully took Jesus' hand when he transitioned to his eternal home in Heaven on February 12, 2024.  To celebrate his life, please honor him by attending the graveside service to be held in the Keysville United Methodist Church Cemetery at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 16, 2024 with Rev. Ed Chance officiating. 

Born on April 14,...

Brian Vincent Irby

Brian Vincent Irby

Feb 11, 2024

Brian Vincent Irby, 48, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2024, at Piedmont McDuffie Hospital. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, February 15, 2024 in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kyle Downs officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will greet friends at James Funeral Home...

Michael Calvin James

Michael Calvin James

Feb 9, 2024

Michael Calvin James, 64, known affectionately as “Mike”, passed away on February 9, 2024, at Doctors Hospital. Memorial services will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00PM Sunday afternoon, February 18, 2024 with his brother, Vincent James, officiating.  The family will greet friends after the services.

Born on October 29, 1959 to the late Ruth Lamb James Manning...

Steven Douglas Williams

Steven Douglas Williams

Feb 8, 2024

Steven Douglas Williams, known affectionately as Stevie, 54, unexpectedly transitioned to his eternal Heavenly home late Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Doctors Hospital, leaving behind cherished memories and an indelible mark on the lives of those he loved. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy...

Brenda Stoms Rogers

Brenda Stoms Rogers

Feb 8, 2024

Brenda Dianne Stoms Rogers, 60, peacefully transitioned to her eternal home in Heaven on February 8, 2024.  Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held at the Wrens Christian Fellowship Church (formerly Wrens United Methodist Church) at 2:30PM Saturday, February 10, 2024 with Rev. Roy White officiating. The family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:30PM prior to the...

James "Gene" Eugene Perdue

James "Gene" Eugene Perdue

Feb 1, 2024

James "Gene" Eugene Perdue, 84, peacefully transitioned into his eternity early Thursday morning, February 1, 2024, at the Keysville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.  Graveside services with military honors will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 2:30PM in the Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery with his great nephew, Travis J. Howard, officiating. The family will greet friends at James...

James "J.C." Calvin May

James "J.C." Calvin May

Jan 28, 2024

James "J.C." Calvin May, known as J.C. to his loved ones and friends, tragically succumbed to injuries sustained from a house fire on January 28, 2024, at his residence and transitioned to his forever home in Heaven. He will be honored at a memorial service at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 3:00PM, Saturday, February 17, 2024 with the Rev. Mark...

Betty Ann Godowns

Betty Ann Godowns

Jan 23, 2024

Betty Ann Gilmore Godowns, 93, peacefully entered into her eternity on January 23, 2024, at Washington County Extended Care in Sandersville. A graveside service officiated by Rev. Wayne Turpin will be held to honor Betty's life at 11:00AM on January 25, 2024 at Ways Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends after the service.

Born on May 31, 1930, to...

Cornelia Norton Smith

Cornelia Norton Smith

Jan 14, 2024

Cornelia Elizabeth Norton Smith, 80, a cherished member of the Wrens community, peacefully entered into her eternal rest on January 14, 2024, at her home.  The services honoring Cornelia's beautiful life will be held at James Funeral Home with visitation being held on January 18, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A funeral service to celebrate Cornelia's life will...

Jennifer Lamb Smith

Jennifer Lamb Smith

Jan 12, 2024

Jennifer “Jenny” Blanche Lamb Smith, 59, died peacefully at her home and transitioned into eternity Friday evening, January 12, 2024.  A visitation to honor Jennifer's life in remembrance and support will take place from 4:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at James Funeral Home.

Born on July 1, 1964, to the late Julia Frances McBryde Lamb and the late William...

Dorothy "June" Owensby Wingerter

Dorothy "June" Owensby Wingerter

Jan 8, 2024

Dorothy "June" Owenby Wingerter, 91, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at Scott Health and Rehabilitation in Adrian.  A visitation for family and friends will be held at James Funeral Home from 12:30 – 1:30 PM Thursday, January 11, 2024, after which graveside services will be held in the Harrison Baptist Church Cemetery at 2:30 PM with her son,...