ObituarIES

Remembering Loved Ones – L.M. Pierce Funeral Home, Inc. Obituaries

Marvin Cato

Marvin Cato

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...

Dr. Steven Henry Childs

Dr. Steven Henry Childs

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...

Simon Lee Minor, Sr.

Simon Lee Minor, Sr.

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...

Christopher Charles Johnson

Christopher Charles Johnson

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...

Retha Lanell Brooks

Retha Lanell Brooks

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...

Ernest Lee Wimbley, Jr.

Ernest Lee Wimbley, Jr.

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...

Melvin Jaquise Rogers

Melvin Jaquise Rogers

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...

Tony Jordan

Tony Jordan

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...

Ollie Mae Mcbride

Ollie Mae Mcbride

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,...

Lillie Ree Kemp

Lillie Ree Kemp

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...

Coney James Braddy

Coney James Braddy

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,...

Dessie Mae Underwood

Dessie Mae Underwood

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...

Mr. Larry Bruce Williams

Mr. Larry Bruce Williams

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...

Charlie H. Dixon

Charlie H. Dixon

Nov 14, 2021

Mrs. Charlie H. Dixon affectionately known as Cha entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.  Graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Garden, Hwy 24 East, Sandersville, Georgia.  Apostle Dynetta Worthen will officiated.

She was preceded in death by...

Ms. Gloria Y. Taylor Hood

Ms. Gloria Y. Taylor Hood

Oct 29, 2021

Ms. Gloria Y. Taylor Hood entered eternal rest on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia.

Graveside service will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 1 p.m. from the Sandersville City Cemetery with Rev. Perry Davis officiating.

She was born August 7, 1943 in Washington County to...

Deacon Guss Purvey

Deacon Guss Purvey

Oct 26, 2021

Mr. Guss Purvey entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his residence.   Funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 3 p.m. from Smith Grove Baptist Church  with Rev. Willie Brown officiating.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Guss Purvey was born September 9, 1932, in Tennille, Georgia to the...

Charles Heggs, Jr.

Charles Heggs, Jr.

Oct 15, 2021

Mr. Charles Heggs, Jr. passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 in Dekalb County.

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 2 p.m. at The Family Retreat Center, 1884 Hwy 68 North, Tennille, Georgia.  Rev. Roy Grissom will officiate.

John "The General" Mills,  Jr.

John "The General" Mills, Jr.

Oct 3, 2021

Sandersville, GA - John “The General” Mills Jr., 71, died on October 3, 2021, at Dublinair Health Center after a long battle with CTE/Dementia.   Graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Warthen, Georgia.  Rev. Corian Roberson will officiate and Rev. Rosco Walls eulogist.

He was born...

Rev. Robert Owens, Sr.

Rev. Robert Owens, Sr.

Sep 27, 2021

Rev. Robert Owens, Sr. entered eternal rest on Monday morning, September 27, 2021, at Washington County Regional Center, Sandersville, Georgia.  Graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Pine Grove AME Church, 588 Donovan Road,  Wrightsville, GA.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.

He was born July 29, 1935 in...

Willie Kate Dixon

Willie Kate Dixon

Sep 17, 2021

Ms. Willie Kate Dixon departed her life on September 17, 2021 at the Washington County Regional Medical Center.  Graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 25,2021 at 1 p.m. in the Sandersville City Cemetery, Hall Street, Sandersville, Georgia.  She was born November 9, 1924 in Washington Count to the parentage of the late Mr. Isadore Burden, Sr. and...

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