Megan Kauffman
Jul 5, 2018
Megan Lynnlee Kauffman, 23, was born December 31, 1994, in Waycross and earned her angel wings Thursday (July 5, 2018) after a brave, lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis. Megan graduated from Brantley County High School in 2013. She was active in softball and JROTC, where she was on the drill team and participated in many drill competitions. She briefly...
Glenn Tyrone Smith
Jul 2, 2018
“There’s a certain kind of man who can look you in the eye. And you know he’ll always rise to life’s demands. For he has a gentle strength and he’s not afraid to try, knowing always who he is and where he stands.” A TIME TO BE BORN: Glenn Tyrone Smith was born August 25, 1961 in New York,...
Belinda E. Farmer
Jun 30, 2018
Mrs. Belinda E. Farmer, age 56, of 1008 Roosevelt St., Apt A., Waycross, GA, passed away early Saturday morning, June 30th at her residence with her husband in her presence. She was the daughter of the late Roselie Prince Dorsey and Gus Baker Sr. She attended the St. John County School District System. She met and married Harrell Farmer...
Albert Butler
Jun 24, 2018
Mr. Albert Butler, age 56, passed away on Sunday June 24, 2018 in Colquitt, GA.
A funeral service will be held Saturday June 30, 2018 in the sanctuary of Rainge Memorial Chapel.
Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc.
Barbara Jean Moore
Jun 12, 2018
Mrs. Barbara Jean Murchinson Moore, age 60, of Blackshear, GA, transitioned June 12th at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, GA. She was born August 26, 1957, to Alice Bivens Murchinson and the late Freddie Murchinson Sr. of Blackshear. The family is receiving friends at her residence 706 Ware St., Blackshear. A complete list of survivors will be announced later....
Robert Lee Harris
Jun 11, 2018
Mr. Robert Lee Harris, age 65, of Alma, GA passed Monday, June 11th at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. He was born January 20, 1953 in Jasper, Fl., to the late Jerry Lee Harris, Sr. and the late Ona Lee Rivers Wright. He was educated in the school system of Bacon County. Robert was employed with the Rowland Land...
Wayne Moore
Jun 7, 2018
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain…. Revelation 21:4
Mr. Wayne Moore was born May 28, 1956, to the late Mr. A.L. Moore and the late Mrs. Dorothy Purnell Moore in Homerville, GA. He accepted the...
Clifford Collins
May 29, 2018
Clifford “Beezo” Collins, age 58, of Brunswick, formerly of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at his residence in Brunswick. He was born July 31, 1959, to the late Queen Ester Bennett Collins and Isaac Collins Sr.
He spent his young life in Nahunta. He enjoyed fishing and he loved his family. Bezo worked...
Vernelle V. Brown
May 29, 2018
Mrs. Vernelle V. McGauley Brown, 82, of 117 Bent Court, Blackshear, GA, was called home to eternal rest Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, while surrounded by her loving family.
Her Beginning
She was born in Waycross, January 19, 1936, to the late Fred and Effie McGauley. She was the 10th...
Sylvester Moses
May 23, 2018
Mr. Sylvester Moses, age 80, of Ludowici, GA; formerly of Blackshear, passed Wednesday, May 23rd at the Coastal Manor Nursing facility in Ludowici.
He was born to the late Mr. Lester Alfred Moses and Mrs. Laura Iona Shuman Moses in Blackshear on July 19, 1937. At an early age, he joined the Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church....
Abraham Thompson
May 15, 2018
Mr. Abraham Thompson, Sr., 65, of Blackshear entered into eternal rest suddenly on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, GA. Born in Blackshear, GA on November 29, 1952, he was the youngest of 11 children born to Lonnie Thompson, Sr. and Susie Washington Thompson. He was affectionately known as Lee to his family. He was...
Brandi Charmaine Merday
May 7, 2018
Brandi Charmaine Calandra Merday, 28, of Offerman, slipped away Monday, May 7, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born December 16, 1989, in Tacoma, WA. She was the eldest child of Roderick Merday Sr. and Rosemary Hardy Merday. She was bound for big city dreams even as a child. At the tender age...
Mae Alice Gilyard
May 5, 2018
Mae Alice Gilyard, 57, affectionally known as Sal, was born on May 21, 1960, in Blackshear, GA; by the hands of Carrie Harris (midwife) to Mae Artis Gilyard and Charles Wise. Mae accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and never wavered in her faith. Her favorite song was “Trouble Don’t Last Always”.
At a young...
Mae Ola Young
Apr 21, 2018
Mrs. Mae Ola Britton Young, age 93, transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, April 21st, at Tattnall Healthcare Center, Reidsville, GA. She was born July 1, 1924, to the late Beatrice “Nit” Friesen and Calvin Britton in Pierce County.
She attended Lee St High and graduated from Cordele High School and later joined the military.
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Willie Clinton Coley
Apr 18, 2018
“I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.”
Mr. Willie Clinton Coley, age 74, of Pierce County, GA passed Wednesday, April 18th at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, GA. “Coley” as everyone knew him was born March 25, 1944 in Patterson, GA;...
Julia Merle Hines
Apr 6, 2018
Mrs. Julia Merle Hines, age 80, of Screven, GA, transitioned from labor to reward on Friday evening, April 6, 2018, at her residence. She was born June 5, 1937, to the late Thelma Frazier Cunningham and Lawrence William Brown in Screven, Georgia. She was the widow of Joe L. Hines. She was educated in the Wayne County School System....
Randy Killens, Jr.
Apr 5, 2018
Randy Killens Jr., 21, of Waycross, passed away Thursday April 5, 2018.
He is the son of Marlene Richardson Chavis and the late Randy Killens Sr. and was affectionately known as “RJ.”
He attended school both in Ware County School System and Valdosta High School and graduated from Valdosta High in 2015. He excelled in...
Francis Ann Mackey
Mar 31, 2018
Ms. Francis Ann Mackey, age 62, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, after a sudden illness.
She was born in Blackshear November 7, 1955, to the late Lucille Mackey and Jim C. Smith Jr. Fran, as she was affectionately known, attended school in Blackshear and was loved by her family...
Edith Jean Johnson
Mar 13, 2018
Ms. Edith Jean Johnson, age 89, of 1021 Congress St., Waycross, GA, transitioned from her earthly home to her reward on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Mama Jean as she was affectionately known transitioned peacefully at home surrounded with loved ones at her bedside. She was born to the late K.D. Bivins and the late Helen Boyd Kinlorch in Waycross....
Otis Fuller, Jr.
Mar 9, 2018
Mr. Otis “Doo Da” Fuller Jr., age 83, of 3155 Lucas St., Patterson, GA, passed away early Friday morning, March 9, 2018, at his residence. He was born September 1, 1934 in Mershon, GA, and was a son of the late Otis Fuller Sr. and Katie Mae Gardner Fuller. He was married to Betty Milledge Fuller. He attended the...
