All Obituaries

Henrietta Jones Williams, age 73 of 210 Lantana Court, Brunswick, GA departed this life peacefully and ascended to heaven June 20, 2019.  She is the daughter of Mrs. Pearlie Taylor and the late Henry Jones of Blackshear.  She was born August 16, 1946.    She was affectionately known as Mema.  She retired from Carter’s Fried Chicken, Blackshear, GA in 2005.   She leaves to cherish her passing two daughters: Lorita and Vita Oliver; her mother, Pearlie...

Mr. Jimmy Lee “JJ” Jefferson transitioned on Sunday, June 16,2019 at Harborview Satilla in Waycross, Ga, with his wife at his side. “JJ” was born October 13, 1951 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lee + Warnell Tillman Jefferson Sr. He was educated in the Coffee County School system. He completed his education with the Job Corp in Los Angeles, California. He enjoyed fishing and telling jokes with people. In 2005, JJ met his sweetheart Geneva Smith Knox and they were...

  Sunrise: September 16, 1956                            Sunset: June 1, 2019   A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR: Teresa M Baker “Ree”   Teresa M Baker affectionately known as “Ree” was born to the late Theo and Dorothy M Buxton-Baker on September 16, 1956 in Trudie Georgia. She was educated in Pierce County School System. She enjoyed cooking,...

Ross Pritchett, Sr. known as “Babyface” was born March 4, 1962, in Homerville, GA to Roscoe Prichett and Dorothy Purnell Moore. He was reared in Waycross where he was educated in the Waycross Public School System. Later in life he moved to McIntyre, GA and it was there he met Tracie Stevens. On November 15, 1991, Ross was united in Holy Matrimony to Tracie for 24 years. He loved fishing, eating breakfast, lunch and supper, and considered to be a jack of all trades. He loved his...

Ms. Kia Tameka Gibson, of Henrico County, VA, passed away on May 16, 2019 at the age of 43.  She leaves to cherish her loving memory, parents, Annie Washington and Isaiah Washington; brother, Michael Gibson.  Kia also leaves behind a devoted aunt and uncle, Clarence and Sylvia Parker and a host of others relatives and friends.   A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, VA 23222. A Celebration of...

Janie Simpson was born June 23, 1958 in Bacon County, Georgia to Roberta Reynolds and the late, Frank Simpson Sr. Janie passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Southeast Georgia Health System – Brunswick campus following a lengthy illness. Janie’s early education was in the Bacon County school system. In her childhood Janie moved to Patterson, Georgia and was raised by foster parents, Ben and Mattie Booth. During this time she attended Pierce County schools and was a member of...

Ms. Lillian Simpson, age 79, of Blackshear, GA, transitioned on Saturday April 6th at her residence with her loved ones at her bedside.  Ms. Simpsons' service was held in the chapel of Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc. on April 13, 2019.

Deacon Elijah Brown, age 77, of Waycross, Ga, passed away at Hospice Satilla House on April 2, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 25, 1941, to the late John and Lillie Mae Murphy Brown in Coffee, GA. He was a graduate of Center High School Class of 1959 and was married to the late Verndell Wilson Brown. The family is receiving friends at 706 Sargeant St., Waycross, GA.  A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday April 12th at the funeral...

Mr. Earl William Smith Jr. 65, of Atlanta Georgia passed away on March 28, 2019.  He was born August 28, 1953 to Earl William Smith Sr. and Dorothy Nell McGauley Smith in Waycross Georgia.    He was a Waycross High School Class of 1972 graduate. He was employed by Waycross Molded at a young age.  He was a fine bass guitar player where he played with the “McGauley Singers.”  He also played bass guitar for the band “Wild and Peaceful” of...

Mrs. Sonya Wesley Lamar was born March 20, 1965 in Jacksonville, FL At a young age she moved to Waycross, GA.  She departed this life on March 24, 2019. Sonya was affectionately known to everyone as “Tonnette.”  She was educated in the Pierce County School System and graduated from High School in 1984.  After graduation she attended Okefenokee Institute (Coastal Pines Technical College) and got a degree in Early Childhood Development.  She loved to cook, read...