All Obituaries

Deacon Robert Benjamin Franklin Ashley, Jr., age 70, passed away in his home on February 17, 2019, after an extended illness, surrounded by his loved ones. Robert Ashley Jr. was born December 10,1948 to the late Robert Benjamin Ashley, Sr. and Ruby Cannon Ashley of Patterson, Pierce County, Ga. He was a 1967 graduate of Lee Street High School, in Blackshear, Ga. Robert was married to Estella Marie Booth on August 4, 1970. He worked for Echols Enterprise for 23 years, prior to his work...

Ms. Joann D. Gardner, age 86, of Homerville, GA passed away on Thursday night February 7th at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, GA. JoAnn is the daughter of John Gardner and Muriel Daughtery Gardner of LaFayette County, FL. She was the eldest of their 3 children and the last of her siblings to pass. She was predeceased by sister Betsy Gardner Hughes and brother Huey "Clayton" Gardner.   She attended the Valdosta Teaching College, graduated with a bachelor's...

Deacon Carlton Rainge, age 67, of Blackshear, GA, passed away Sunday night, January 6, 2019, at the Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park, FL, following a brief illness. His loved ones were by his bedside.  He was born August 3, 1951 to the late Daniel Lee Sr. and Martha Fisher Rainge. He attended the Nahunta Elementary School System and then Center High School in Waycross before returning to Brantley County High School where he graduated in 1969. After high school, he matriculated...

Mr. Billy Ray Wilson, Sr., age 59 departed this life on January 2, 2019 at Satilla Hospice from an extended illness. He was born on February 18, 1959, in Pearson, GA to  Earnest Wilson Sr. & Luerine Hawkins Wilson.   He attended public schooling.  He was employed in the United States Army for several years.  He was also an employee of Jordan Flooring Covering along with many years working as a mechanic on the side.   Billy was a devoted son, father, brother...

Mr. Perry Bernard Bellamy Sr., age 89, of 325 Archer St. Waycross, transitioned on Tuesday morning, January 1st, at the Hospice Satilla House in Waycross with family by his bedside. He was born December 21, 1929 in Waycross, GA. His parents were Perry Bellamy and Lucy Leek Bellamy. He was the third child of seven siblings. He was a 1948 graduate of Center High School. He volunteered to enter into the United State Air Force in 1948 for just under 4 years. Afterwards he was released with an...

  Ms. Dorothy M. Mitchell, age 98, of Alma, GA, was called home on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Bacon County Hospital in Alma, Ga following an extended illness.  She was born November 20, 1920, in Nicholls, GA to the late Pearlie E. Jones and Willie Dude Clayton.  She moved to Alma, GA in 1967, where she worked at Bacon County Hospital and as caregiver/house sitter until she retired. She was a natural caregiver for many.  She acted as a caregiver to her mother for...

  Mrs. Genivie Shaw Mitchell, age 82, of 1001 Bertha St., Waycross passed Saturday, December 28th in Waycross. She was the daughter of the late William Shaw and Leola Nails Shaw and the oldest of 11 children. She was educated in Ware County School System. She was married to Mr. Johnny Mitchell III. She was employed by Goldkist as a sifter and held other positions during her lifetime. She enjoyed spending time with her family, loved shopping and talking on the phone. She was baptized...

Betty Jean Milledge Fuller, 76, of 3055 Lucas St., Patterson, entered heaven’s gates Friday, December 14, 2018, in Harborview Pierce County Nursing Home. She was born December 9, 1942, to the late Johnny Milledge Sr. and Minnie Milledge in Patterson. She was educated in the Pierce County School system.   In 1964, she moved to Philadelphia, PA where people’s children when they fell on hard times. She cared for them as though they were her own. She was blessed with many...

“He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.” Psalm 91:15 Mr. Jackie Robertson, age 65, of East Waring St., Waycross, transitioned on Thursday, December 13th at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross with several relatives close by. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Willie and Julia Mae Robertson.   He was born in Pierce county March 5, 1953 and lived in the Dean still community, later his family relocated...

Ms. Bronella S. Fleming was called home on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, Georgia following an extended illness.  She was born on November 7, 1927 in Norristown (Emmanuel County), Georgia to the late Roger Calvin “RC” and Lillie Mae Salter. She was preceded in death by both her parents along with her son, Roger, who passed away in 2012.   As an only child, Bronella grew up in Emmanuel County surrounded by aunts, cousins, and...