ObituarIES

Sep 30, 2022

Zayquantez Jones departed this life unexpectedly on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Augusta University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.  A private memorial service will be held by the family.

Zayquantez Jones departed this life unexpectedly on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Augusta University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.  Zayquantez was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 9, 2005...

Sep 21, 2022

Mr. Roger Pierce of Tennille, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Shamrock Nursing Facility in Dublin, Georgia.  Graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. from New Gardner C.O.G.I.C. cemetery in Oconee, Georgia.

He was born on May 5, 1947, in Washington County, Georgia. He was the youngest...

Sep 2, 2022

Mr. Thomas Jackson, 81, departed this life on Friday, September 2, 2022, at Oconee Health and Rehabilitation Center in Oconee, Georgia.  Graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 12 noon from the Samuel Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  He was born on August 20, 1941, to the parentage of Willie Jackson and Nancy Darrisaw Jackson in...

Jul 27, 2022

Ms. Anita Williams, better known as “Skip” by many, was born on December 31, 1963 to the late Ms. Geraldine Williams.  She passed away on July 27, 2022 at Antrium Health Navicent in Macon, Georgia.   Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 2 p.m. from the Marshall Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  Rev. Henry L. Tanner...

Jul 26, 2022

Mr. Stewart W. Merrell, Sr. of Tennille, Georgia entered eternal rest on Monday, July 26, 2022 at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia.  Graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Smith Grove Baptist Church.  Minister Shanona Merrell Settles will officiate.

He was born on January 5, 1944, to Viola (Merrell)...

Jun 18, 2022

Mr. Willie Roberson departed this life on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Washington County Regional Medical Center in Sandersville, Georgia.  A  memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.

Mr. Willie Roberson, known as “Lil Bill”, was born on August 16, 1951 in Oconee, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Mr....

Jun 4, 2022

Mr. Lonnie Thomas, Jr. of East Dublin, departed this life on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Fairview Park  Hospital.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Jordan Grove Center, located at 1330 Highway 319, East Dublin, Georgia with interment at the Mt. Pullen A.M.E. Church Cemetery.

Lonnie was born...

May 12, 2022

Mr. Marvin Cato departed this life on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Washington County Regional Medical Center of Sandersville, Georgia.  Graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 1 p.m. from the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church cemetery.  Rev. Roy Grissom will officiate.

Mr. Cato was born May 27, 1972 in Augusta, Georgia.  He was...

Apr 27, 2022

Dr. Steven Henry Childs was born on May 3, 1944 to Alva Ruth Flagg and Paul Childs in Atlanta, Georgia in the colored section of the then segregated Grady Memorial Hospital.  His birth name was Henry Steven Childs, named after his grandfather, Dr. Henry Stewart Flagg, but later swapped his first and middle name because of a cartoon character...

Apr 10, 2022

Mr. Simon Lee Minor entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his residence in Hephzibah, Georgia.  Graveside service will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Holly Spring Baptist Church cemetery in Warthen, Georgia.

Simon was born July 28, 1954, to the parentage of the late Mary Hall Minor and Hollyfield...

Mar 16, 2022

Christopher Charles Johnson, affectionately known as “Chris”, departed this earthly life for his eternal rest on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, encircled by his devoted family.  Graveside service will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Pierce Family Cemetery, 739 Pierce Circle, East Dublin, Georgia.  Rev. E. Neal Dixon will officiate.

The second...

Mar 1, 2022

Ms. Retha was born on May 7, 1987 in Augusta, Georgia to the late J.C. and Linda Brooks.  She transitioned on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Augusta University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.  Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Oconee Community Center, 138 Fairbanks Street, Oconee, Georgia.

She attended...

Feb 26, 2022

Mr. Ernest Lee Wimbley, Jr., (Hawkeye) was born on November 27, 1966 in Augusta, Georgia, the oldest child of the late Ernest L. Wimbley, Sr. and Mrs. Mattlyn R. Wimbley.  He was called from labor to reward on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Washington County Memorial Hospital.   Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 1...

Feb 24, 2022

Mr. Melvin Rogers affectionately known as “Baldie” departed this life on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his residence.   Graveside services will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2022 from the Union Hill Baptist Church cemetery at 2:30 p.m.  Rev. Jerry Walden will officiate.

Melvin Rogers was born on May 18, 1990 to the parentage of Mr. James...

Jan 25, 2022

Tony Jordan departed this life on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Georgia.

Graveside service will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 12 noon from Georgia Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  Rev. Roy Grissom will officiate.

Flat, as he was affectionately known, was born to the parentage of Mr. Nathaniel...

Jan 23, 2022

Mrs. Ollie Mae McBride, 84, born on July 12, 1937, in Tennille, Georgia passed away on January 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.  Graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 12 noon at Union Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Tennille, Georgia.  Rev. Roy Grissom will officiate.

The most giving, caring, sharing, patient, kind,...

Jan 20, 2022

Mrs. Lillie Ree Kemp entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at her residence.  Funeral service will be held on  Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2 p.m. from Middle Hill Baptist Church.  Bishop Otis L. Kemp will officiate.  Interment will be in Middle Hill Baptist Church  cemetery.

Mrs. Lillie Ree Kemp was born to the late...

Dec 28, 2021

Mr. Coney James Braddy of Pooler, Georgia formerly of Washington County entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.   Graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 11 a.m. from the Harrison City Cemetery, Landers Grove Road, Harrison, Georgia.

Mr. Coney James Braddy was born August 19,...

Dec 25, 2021

Mrs. Dessie Mae Underwood entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia.  Graveside service will be held on Friday, December 31, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.  Minister Lillie Burnett will officiate.

She was born December 24, 1955 in Washington County, Tennille, Georgia to the late Paul Asberry and  Lestil...

Nov 19, 2021

Larry Bruce Williams – an easygoing, caring, generous, fun-loving man with a friendly personality and magnetic spirit.  He was known as Larry to most of his family.  Friends knew him as Bruce.  He was a gentle giant with a big heart.

After experiencing a long, debilitating illness, Larry departed this life Friday, November 19, 2021 at his...