Caroline R. Dorris
Sep 21, 2017
Sister Caroline R. Dorris was born on March 19th, 1941 in Blackshear, GA, and gained her eternal wings on September 21st, 2017 at Satilla Hospice House. She was the daughter of late Willie and Beulah Robertson.
Caroline was employed by Pineland Mental Health as an Instructor for Special Needs Adults.
She was a Youth Sunday...
Lee Dorsey Thomas
Sep 18, 2017
Mr. Lee Dorsey Thomas, age 87, of Glennville, GA passed Monday, September 18, 2017, at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA with loved ones at his bedside.
Mr. Thomas also known as “Jackie Boy” was born in Waycross, GA to the parentage of Mary Lee Kennedy Thomas and Willie McNair Thomas. He grew up...
Charles E. Lawton
Sep 17, 2017
Mr. Charles Everett (Chuck) Lawton, transitioned on September 17th, 2017, in Atlanta, GA. He was born on the 10th day of November to the late Zealon Ratliff Surrency in Blackshear, GA. The fifth of six children he was preceded in death by Gerald “Butch” in 2002 and Jimmy in 2012.
Charles graduated from Blackshear High School May...
Ms. Deborah Dianne Jackson
Aug 28, 2017
Ms. Deborah Dianne Jackson, age 46, of 211 E. 8th St., Alma, GA, passed away on Monday, August 28th, 2017 at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA. Deborah Dianne Jackson was born to the proud parents of Shirley Armstrong and James White Sr. She was the fifth child of seven children. “Diane” as she was affectionately called was born in Waycross,...
Ms. Sandra Gail Miller
Aug 23, 2017
Ms. Sandra Gail Miller, age 50, of Blackshear, GA, passed away Wednesday August 23, 2017, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, GA.
She was born February 4, 1967 in Blackshear to Richard James Miller and Willie Mae Anderson Miller. She grew up in Blackshear, surrounded by a large and loving family with five sisters and four...
Frank Jones
Jul 30, 2017
Mr. Frank Jones Jr., 86, of 1427 Thomas St., Waycross, GA, made his transition to glory Sunday night, July 30, 2017, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House with his loved ones at his bedside. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us...
Izzie Mae Bess
Jul 30, 2017
Ms. Izzie Mae Bennett Bess, 57, of 910 Deputy St. Waycross,GA, transitioned peacefully Sunday morning, July 30, 2017, at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.
She was born in Alma to the late Gary and Mary Francis Bennett December 11, 1959. She was a graduate of Waycross High School Class of 1978. After high school, she worked many...
Hester Lee Grant
Jul 26, 2017
Mother Hester Lee Booth Grant, 72, of 3266 Lucas St., Patterson, received her itinerary from the heavenly airlines boarding pass 7, first class seat 26 (Wednesday, July 26, 2017).
Waiting at the Heavenly gates were a set of wings specialized for a woman who loved the Lord, her children, grandchildren, and served diligently in her...
Henry David Miller
Jul 20, 2017
Army Veteran Henry David Miller, 63, of Blackshear, GA, made his home going departure early Thursday morning, July 20, 2017. “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: for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:4) He was...
Harris Boyd
Jul 16, 2017
Mr. Harris Boyd, Jr. age 73, of Waycross, GA, passed away Sunday morning, July 16, 2017, at Baptist Village Retirement Communities with several loved ones at his bedside.
Harris (affectionately known to his family and friends as Harry or Bubba), life on earth began October 13, 1943, in Waycross, GA. He was the eldest child of the...
Armour Hill
Jun 24, 2017
Mr. Armour Hill Jr., age 74, of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Hoboken, GA, departed this earthly life Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Harbor Grace Hospice of Atlanta, with loved ones at his bedside. He was born September 18, 1942 to the late Armour Hill Sr. and Everlina Hill. He worked at Atlanta Welder Company and...
Lula P. West
Jun 12, 2017
Ms. Lula P. West, age 83, of Waycross, GA, passed away June 12, 2017 at Memorial Satilla Health. She was born August 22, 1933 in Coffee County, GA. Her mother was Ms. Elma Perkins. She received her basic education from the Coffee County School System. Ms. West was a member of Church of Christ Written in Heaven on Blackwell...
Derwin Eugene Davis
May 25, 2017
Mr. Derwin Eugene Davis, age 33, was born December 20, 1983, in Waycross, GA. His parents are Dorothy Teresa White and Joseph Derwin Davis.
Derwin received his education from Ware County Public School System before moving to Daytona Beach, FL. He was employed at the Daytona Beach International Speedway. He was affiliated with Morning Star...
Annie Pearl Grant
May 13, 2017
Ms. Annie Pearl Jernigan Grant, age 77, passed away on May 13, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was a loving mother and cherished friend to many.
A private visitation for Ms. Grant was held Saturday May 20, 2017 at Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc., Blackshear, GA.
Burial followed in the cemetery of St. James...
Jasper Paul Tuggle
May 10, 2017
Mr. Jasper Paul Tuggle, age 76, of Blackshear, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL.
He was born December 29, 1940 in Macon, GA. His parents were Charlie Wesley and Mattie Black Tuggle. He was the youngest of four siblings.
He received his...
William Deloach Small Iii
Apr 17, 2017
William Deloach “Dee” Small III passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 in Hot Springs, AR.
He was born March 7,1989 to William Small Jr. and Tammy Brown-Small in Folkston. He was raised in Folkston and Camden County most of his life and attended school in the Camden County School System.
He followed in...
Robert Taylor
Apr 5, 2017
Mr. Robert Lee Taylor aka “Bobby” , age 61, of Waycross, Ga, died suddenly Wednesday morning April 5, 2017. He was born on July 23,1955. Being the son of an Army career soldier, he traveled all over the United States from Texas to the coast of Virginia and as far south as the tip of Florida. As...
Tara Deloris Nails
Apr 4, 2017
Ms. Tara Deloris Nails, age 55 of Waycross, GA, passed away Tuesday night April 4, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. Tara, affectionally known as "Nanna", was born April 6, 1961 to the late Earline Thomas Smith and the late Henry Nails in Waycross Georgia. She was also preceded in death by two siblings: Glynda Thomas and...
Louella Laura Carter
Apr 3, 2017
Mrs. Louella Laura Green Carter, transitioned from earth on April 3, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Waycross, GA. She was born on October 29, 1927, in Mershon, GA, to the late Viola Bryant Green and Tom Green. Her mother, died when she was four years old, leaving her father and maternal grandmother Sarah Faison to raise her, three sisters...
Hezekiah Bryant
Mar 28, 2017
Mr. Hezekiah Bryant of Odum, GA passed Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Hezekiah was born in Screven, GA where he received his formal education. He was born December 18, 1945 to Mr. Albert and Mrs. Trudy Simpson Bryant. Pulpwooding / tree...
