Dale Antonio Gibson
Mar 7, 2017
Mr. Dale Antonio Gibson, 57, of Blackshear, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the Brentwood Health & Rehabilitation Center in Waynesboro, GA. Born in Miami, FL, he is the son of Mrs. Eldon McGauley and Ulysses Gibson. He leaves to cherish his memories: his parents Mrs. Eldon McGauley and Mr. Nathaniel McGauley, Blackshear; a brother, Neal McGauley...
Robert Lee Gilbert
Feb 18, 2017
Mr. Robert Lee Gilbert, Jr., 80 of Lawrenceville, NJ departed this life on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Robert Wood Johnson University at Hamilton.
Born in Millen, GA, Mr. Gilbert was a resident of the Trenton area for most of his life. He was employed by the Lawrence Township Road Dept. for over 25 years.
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James Lamar Melton
Feb 12, 2017
Mr. James Lamar Melton, 77, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday night, February 12, 2017, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross. He was the father of Kathy Williams (Danny), owners of Odean’s Restaurant of Blackshear. He was a truck driver for Thom’s Transport and his hobbies were his dogs and gardening. He was preceded in death by his...
James Leroy Davis
Feb 11, 2017
Mr. James Leroy “Stag” Davis, 73, of Patterson, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.
He was born October 29, 1943 in Patterson, the son of the late Leroy Davis, Sr. and the late Susie E. Davis. He was preceded in death by his three siblings, Sarah Elizabeth Davis, Bettye...
Daphne G. Van
Feb 2, 2017
Daphne G. “Dap” Van, 58, of 3269 Tyre Bridge Road, Patterson, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross.
She was born in Blackshear in 1958 to the late Sinclair and Ozie Lee Huff Davis. She attended Pierce County Training School and graduated in 1976. Growing up, she had a passion for...
James Michael Mckenzie
Jan 30, 2017
Mr. James Michael McKenzie age 62 of Waycross, GA, passed away Monday morning, January 30, 2017, at his residence, in the comfort of his loved ones.
He was born and raised in Ft. Benning, to the late Eugene M. and Wilma Agnes McKenzie. As an adult, he was a well-loved man with a great sense of humor....
Kayden River Mcgauley
Jan 30, 2017
Master Kayden River McGauley, precious baby boy of Chucular “Chuck” McGauley Jr. and Shakira Brown McGauley, was received into the arms of the angels of the Lord Monday, January 30, 2017.
He was greeted in heaven by his maternal nana, Sylvia Wesley Conaway; maternal great-grandfather, Eugene Wesley Sr.; maternal great-grandmother; Verndell Wilson Brown and paternal great-grandfather; Freddie...
Destiny Riley Coffie
Jan 20, 2017
Little Baby Destiny Riley Coffie was delivered into this world Friday, January 20, 2017 in Savannah.
A viewing was held Monday in the chapel of Rainge Memorial Funeral Home.
She was the daughter of Shanell Coffie and Henry Lee Riley.
Rainge Memorial Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of arrangements.
Janice Marie Members
Jan 19, 2017
Janice Marie Members, 61, of 608 Martin Luther King Dr., Waycross, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross.
She was born November 26, 1955 in Waycross to Louise Hill Members and the late Johnny B. Members Sr. Although, named Janice Marie she was affectionately known by “Dolla”. She was a graduate...
Ona L. Wright
Jan 18, 2017
Ona L. Wright, 80, of 128 Edgewood Drive, Alma, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Bacon County Hospital in Alma, with loved ones at her bedside.
Better known to everyone as “Hammer”, she was born and grew up in Alma.
She joined the Restored Mission Church, where Melissa Brinson was the pastor. She...
Willie Lee Hawkins
Jan 12, 2017
Willie Lee Hawkins Jr., 59, of 1208 MLK Drive, Waycross, was called by the Lord to his heavenly home from this earthly home early Thursday morning, January 12, 2017, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross.
He was born to the union of the late Willie Lee Hawkins Sr. and the late Arie Faison Hawkins, May...
Gary Lee White
Jan 11, 2017
Gary Lee White, 40, of Waycross, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.
He was born in Waycross, to Bennie Lee White Jr., and the late Teresa Dawson White. Preceding him in death other than his mother, was one sister, Althea Denise Washington. He was a fork lift operator for...
Earl Mcduffie Evans
Jan 10, 2017
Deacon Earl McDuffie Evans, 86, of 5651 Walkerville Road, Patterson, passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 10, 2017, at his residence with his loved ones at his bedside.
He was born February 16, 1930 to the late Robert and Lillie Mae Lowder Evans. At the age of two years old, his father died and his...
Wordell Johnson
Jan 4, 2017
Wordell Johnson, 86, of 102 Sunny Meadows Drive, Blackshear, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross with his sister, Annether J. Platt, at his bedside.
He was born in Surrency, to the late Richard and Lillie Mae Aldridge Johnson. Later in life he relocated to Brooklyn, NY, where he retired as...
Zealon Surrency
Jan 3, 2017
Ms. Zealon Ratliff Surrency, 94, of 727 Cherry St., Blackshear, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at her residence, with her daughter, Sandra Thomas, in her presence.
She was born September 29, 1922 in Homerville, to the late Lonnie and Agnes Ratliff. She was the oldest of eight children and six preceded her in death, Retha and...
George Edward Willette
Dec 29, 2016
Mr. George Edward Willette, 78, of 5207 Short Path Road, Patterson, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016, in the presence of his caregivers, Dora Truitt and Louester (LuLu) Steele.
He was born June 9, 1938 in Merrimack, NH to the late Alice Blanch Ouellette and George Hitchborn. He was educated in the school system of Rochester, NH....
