Obituaries

Brenda Gay Wearn

Brenda Gay Wearn

Dec 26, 2023

Brenda Gay Wearn, 78, peacefully entered into her eternity, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in Washington, Wilkes County. You may honor Brenda and support the family at a memorial service in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00PM, Saturday afternoon, January 20, 2023, with the Pastor Jack Foley officiating.  The family will greet friends after the service...

William Harvey McGlohorn

William Harvey McGlohorn

Dec 10, 2023

William Harvey McGlohorn, 73, affectionately known to friends as Bill and to family as Pa Bill, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 10, 2023. Services to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Believers Baptist Church in Wrens with Rev. Stacy Phillips officiating.  Interment will follow in Waldens Church Cemetery in Avera. ...

Renee Beth Peaster

Renee Beth Peaster

Dec 8, 2023

Renee Beth Peaster, 46, unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at her home in Avera, due to the challenges of muscular dystrophy. Funeral services will be held in the Harmony Springs Mennonite Church at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  The family will greet friends at the church from 3:00 – 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Renee was...

Charlotte Emilio Ruley

Charlotte Emilio Ruley

Dec 5, 2023

Charlotte Emilio Ruley, 90, peacefully entered into her eternal Heavenly home on December 5, 2023, in Stapleton.  Services to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 8, 2023 in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Christie McTier officiating.  The family will greet friends from 3:00-4:30 P.M. after the service.

Charlotte was born on July 2,...

Vivian Pearl Whitaker Rogers

Vivian Pearl Whitaker Rogers

Nov 26, 2023

Vivian Pearl Whitaker Rogers, 92, a lifelong resident of Wrens, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023, at the Comfort Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wadley.  Services to celebrate her life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday afternoon, November 29, 2023 with the Rev. John A. Jenkins officiating.  Interment will follow in...

Charmion Nannette Herndon

Charmion Nannette Herndon

Nov 22, 2023

Charmion Nannette Herndon, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, November 22, 2023 at Wellstar MCG Health (formerly Augusta University Medical Center).  Services to celebrate her life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday afternoon, December 6, 2023, with the Rev. Tracy Brown officiating.  There will be a private interment at Mt. Horeb Baptist...

Garry Pilcher Fulcher

Garry Pilcher Fulcher

Nov 14, 2023

Garry Pilcher Fulcher, 76, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, at his daughter's residence in Gibson.  Services to celebrate his life will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, November 20, 2023 in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tracy Ivester officiating.  Interment will follow in the Bethel Church Cemetery in...

Sharon Marsh Colvin

Sharon Marsh Colvin

Nov 13, 2023

Sharon Colvin, 68, a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, passed away at her residence on November 13, 2023.  Services to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, November 16, 2023 in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Stavely officiating.  Interment to follow in the Moxley United Methodist Church Cemetery.  The family will greet friends at James...

John "Charles" Walden

John "Charles" Walden

Nov 12, 2023

John "Charles" Walden, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta.  To celebrate his life, graveside services with military honors will be held in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at 3:00PM Wednesday, November 15, 2023, with Pastor Taten Wagner officiating. The family will receive friends at James...

Roy Theodore Chambers

Roy Theodore Chambers

Nov 9, 2023

Roy Theodore Chambers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence in Bartow on November 9, 2023. Services to celebrate his life will be held in his church home, Wadley Baptist Church, at 11:00AM Saturday morning, November 11, 2023 with Rev. David Brown officiating.  Interment will be at 2:00PM Sunday, November 12, 2023 in...

William "Paul" Beckworth

William "Paul" Beckworth

Nov 6, 2023

William "Paul" Beckworth, 72, a lifelong resident of the Stapleton/Wrens area, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.  Services to celebrate his life will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, November 18, 2023 in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Josh Mosley officiating.  The family will receive friends after the service Saturday, the 18th.

Born...

Timothy Andrew Bassett

Timothy Andrew Bassett

Nov 5, 2023

Timothy Andrew Bassett, affectionately known to his family as "Bubba," passed away on November 5, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital in Louisville.  To celebrate his life, graveside services will be held at 1:00PM Friday, November 10, 2023 in the Wrens Memorial Gardens.

Born on October 27, 1971, in Millen, Tim grew up in Wrens and attended Wrens High School. Timothy's presence...

Joe Thomas Channell

Joe Thomas Channell

Nov 4, 2023

Joe Thomas Channell, affectionately known as JT to his siblings, nieces and nephews, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, November 4, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM officiated by the Reverends Chad Watkins, Stan Littleton and Ron Dixon.  Interment...

Oliver Randolph Gay Jr.

Oliver Randolph Gay Jr.

Oct 30, 2023

Oliver Randolph Gay Jr., 88, loving husband of the late Martha Ann Edwards Gay, peacefully entered into his eternity in Heaven Monday, October 30, 2023 at Tennille Retirement Home.  Services to celebrate his life will be held in the Wrens Baptist Church Friday, November 3, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. with Dr. Mason Davis officiating.  Interment will follow in the Wrens...

Eldridge "Bert" Cuthbert Smith, Jr.

Eldridge "Bert" Cuthbert Smith, Jr.

Oct 29, 2023

Eldridge "Bert" Cuthbert Smith, Jr., 68, peacefully entered into his eternal rest Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Madison Heights in Evans. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday afternoon, November 2, 2023 in the Wadley City Cemetery with Rev. David Brown officiating.  The family will greet friends at James Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday evening, November 1, 2023.

Bert...

Ruby Jean Thompson Holley

Ruby Jean Thompson Holley

Oct 27, 2023

Ruby Jean Thompson Holley, 92, loving wife of the late James “Jimmie” Holley Jr., peacefully entered into her eternity at her daughter’s residence in Carrabelle FL, Friday, October 27, 2023.  The family will greet friends at James Funeral Home from 1:30 – 3:00PM, Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Funeral services to celebrate her life will follow at 3:00PM in the James...

James "Jimmy" Clifford Graham

James "Jimmy" Clifford Graham

Oct 21, 2023

James “Jimmy” Clifford Graham, 60, peacefully entered his eternity on October 21, 2023, at Piedmont Heart and Vascular Tower.  Graveside services will be held at 3:30PM Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends in the church from 2:00PM – 3:30PM prior to the graveside service.

Born on September 9, 1963, in Washington,...

Carrie Mae Irby

Carrie Mae Irby

Oct 19, 2023

Carrie Mae Irby, 78, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, at Brown Health and Rehabilitation in Statesboro.  Services to celebrate her life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00PM Monday, October 23, 2023 with the Reverends Robert Webb and Bill Brooks officiating.  Interment will follow in the Wrens Memorial Gardens cemetery.

Born in Wrens to...

Noah George Collins

Noah George Collins

Oct 14, 2023

Baby Noah George Collins was born peacefully asleep on October 14, 2023 at 3:49pm at Piedmont Hospital, weighing 7lbs 9oz. Noah George is deeply loved by his Daddy and Mommy, Cory and Jenny Kay Collins, and his Proud Big Sister, Kate Collins. His loving grandparents, Charles and Gina Roberts, John and Renee Perry, and great grandparents, Jenny Seago, Faye Hollis,...

Debra Ann Coleman

Debra Ann Coleman

Oct 7, 2023

Debra Ann Coleman, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, in the comfort of her daughter’s home while under hospice care. Services to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00AM in the James Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, October 12, 2023. Interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery in Matthews.

Debra...