Obituaries

William Rackley, Sr.

Aug 1, 2021

Mr. William Mike Rackley, Sr., 76, of Talbotton, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Rackley was born April 21, 1945, in Byron, GA, to Jack Rackley and Mamie Kelly Rackley. He was employed at Dixie Erectors as an Iron Worker before his retirement. Mr. Rackley loved spending time with his family...

Dianne Bauer Icard

Jul 27, 2021

Dianne Bauer Icard, 74, of Orange Park, FL, passed away on July 27, 2021, at her residence surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 10:30AM on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Tazewell Cemetery with Rev. Gail Smith officiating.

Mrs. Icard was born February 11, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Walter W. Bauer,...

James "Jim" Anthony, III

Jul 20, 2021

Mr. James “Little Jim” Morris Anthony, III, 37, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 5:00PM on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Buena Vista United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeremy Alexander officiating. Burial will follow the service at New Life Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends...

Charles "Chuck" Vanderveer

Jul 19, 2021

Mr. Charles E. “Chuck” Vanderveer, Jr., 62, of Ellaville, GA 31806, passed away on July 19, 2021 at his residence. Services will be private.

Chuck was born March 10, 1959 in Long Branch, NJ to the late Charles E. Vanderveer, Sr. and Marie Cottrero Vanderveer. He was employed in the construction industry before he retired. Chuck enjoyed...

Carvis Passmore

Jul 18, 2021

Mr. Carvis Milton Passmore, 90, of Ellaville passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at Ellaville Baptist Church on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 2:00PM. To watch live stream service search Ellaville Baptist Church on YouTube. Burial with Military honors will follow the service at 4:15PM...

Nathan Joseph Carver

Jul 16, 2021

Nathan Carver, who was born September 5, 1978, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, July 16, 2021. He was 42 years old. Nathan spent the majority of his life in and around Columbus, Georgia. For the last five months, he had been a patient at Wake Forest Cancer Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he was receiving treatment for...

James Ralph Whaley, Jr.

Jul 13, 2021

Mr. James Ralph Whaley, Jr., 62, of Mauk, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his residence. 

Mr. Whaley was born in Chicago, IL, on August 9, 1958, to James Ralph Whaley, Sr. and Mary Joan Szarek Whaley.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Whaley was self-employed as a carpenter. In addition to his...

Robert Joseph Orton

Jun 30, 2021

Robert “Bob” J. Orton, 74, passed peacefully in his home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Mr. Orton was born March 1, 1947, to Ashbel (A.J.) and Wilma Groover Orton in West Palm Beach, Florida. After graduating from Palm Beach High School, he volunteered for the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam from 1966-1968. He returned to south Florida...

Jimmie Lakeeta North

Jun 29, 2021

Ms. Jimmie Lakeeta North, 66, of Newport , TN, passed away on June 29, 2021, in Newport, TN.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in the Chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA.

Ms. North was born in Atlanta, GA, on September 6, 1954, to the late Rayford Frank and Bernice...

Ann Murray

Jun 26, 2021

Patricia L. Roth

Jun 18, 2021

Ms. Patricia Louise Bullard Roth, 54, passed away at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, June 18, 2021 after a brief illness.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Oakland Baptist Church at 2:00 PM.

Ms. Roth was born May 11, 1967 in Marion County, GA to Harvey Lee Bullard and Martha Phillips...

Suzanne Potter

Jun 17, 2021

Mrs. Suzanne Potter, 68, of Andersonville passed away at her residence on June 17, 2021. There will be a Celebration of Life held at 302 Old Andersonville Rd., Andersonville, GA on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM.

            Mrs. Potter was born June 15, 1953 in Cordele, Georgia to Ray Ruis and Dorothy Wiggins Weiss.  Suzanne was a lover...

Donna Kay McAllister

Jun 17, 2021

Mrs. Donna Kay McAllister, 79, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Magnolia Manor of Buena Vista. A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Buena Vista Cemetery with Rev. David Chapman officiating. No viewing is scheduled but if you wish to pay your respects, family and friends may visit...

Calvin Reece Smith

Jun 13, 2021

Mr. Calvin Reece Smith, 42, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his residence.  Services will be private.

Mr. Smith was born June 26, 1978 in Orlando, FL to Pleasant Earl Smith and Linda Grissom Smith Massey. He enjoyed woodworking, reading and collecting Native American artifacts. Mr. Smith also enjoyed spending time with his siblings.  In addition to...

Neva W. Greene

Jun 12, 2021

Mrs. Neva Wisham Greene, 87, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Perfect Care in Americus, GA.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 14, 2021, in the Chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Smith officiating. Burial will follow the service in Ellaville City Cemetery. The family will greet friends at...

Cassie Gail Durham-Olsen

Jun 11, 2021

Jerry Toomey

Jun 10, 2021

Earl Smith Tallent

Jun 6, 2021

Earl Smith “Smitty” Tallent, 74, passed away on June 6, 2021 at Phoebe-Putney Memorial Hospital.  Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Shiloh Baptist Church at 11:00 AM with Rev. Andrew Stucker and Rev. Hugh Harbort. The family will receive friends following the service.

            Mr. Tallent was born September 14, 1946 to Roy Smith Tallent and Eloise...

Richard Allan “Duck” Edwards

Jun 1, 2021

Jimmy Lunsford Cox

May 31, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Lunsford Cox, 67 of Poulan, GA passed away at his residence on Monday, May 31, 2021.  Memorial services will be held at Way-Watson Funeral Home, Ellaville on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 2:00 PM. The family will be accepting visitors on Sunday, June 6 at 1972 Brooks Rd, Ideal, GA. 

    Mr. Cox was born January 15, 1954, in...