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Shirley Poole

Shirley Poole

Mar 16, 2020

Mrs. Shirley McLendon Poole was born on March 20, 1957 went home to be with her Savior on March 16, 2020 at Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia.  Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM at County Line Baptist Church Cemetery in Macon County, with the Rev. Johnny Brooks officiating. The family will...

William N. Herring

William N. Herring

Mar 16, 2020

Mr. William N. Herring, 92, of Dunn, NC passed away on March 16, 2020 at 11:47 A.M. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Tazewell Cemetery, with Joey Wells officiating.  Serving as pallbearers are Randy Hauk, Joseph Cogburn, Joey Wells, Bobby Smith, and Jerry Nelson. 

Mr. Herring was born June 30, 1927, in...

Geneva Smith

Geneva Smith

Mar 11, 2020

Mrs. Geneva Smith, 71, of Ellaville, passed away on March 11, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA.  Funeral services will be private.

Mrs. Smith was born August 10, 1948 in Americus, Georgia to the late Leslie Smith and Iona Howell Smith.  She worked at Harvey’s for several years before her retirement.  Mrs. Smith enjoyed spending time with...

Joyce Cain Harris

Joyce Cain Harris

Mar 8, 2020

Mrs. Joyce Cain Harris, 79, passed away on March 8, 2020 at Magnolia Manor of Marion County.  Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, in Preston, GA with Rev. Jonathon Jenkins officiating.  The family will greet friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home, Buena Vista on Wednesday evening from 6:00 -8:00 PM. 

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Sue Benson Duncan

Sue Benson Duncan

Mar 7, 2020

Sue Benson Duncan, a longtime advocate for statewide beautification died on March 7, 2020. There will be a private ceremony.

**The Funeral service for Mrs. Duncan has been cancelled due to the current precautions related to coronavirus. Thank you for understanding.

Mrs. Duncan was a dedicated volunteer known for her vision and leadership.  She was President of the Garden Club...

Joyce Turner

Joyce Turner

Mar 4, 2020

Mrs. Joyce Turner, age 77, departed this life on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March, 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Five Points Baptist Church with Rev. David Chapman officiating.  Burial will follow in the Five Points Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Patrick Turner, Tracy Watson, Larry Whitley, Country Turner, Patrick Elliot,...

Betty Jo Robinson

Betty Jo Robinson

Mar 3, 2020

Mrs. Betty Jo Robinson, 80, of Box Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at her residence.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Brown Springs Church of God with Mr. Jackie Robinson and Rev. Gene Wade officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Brown...

Bobby Lynn Usry

Bobby Lynn Usry

Mar 3, 2020

ELLAVILLE, GA – Mr. Bobby Lynn Usry, 83, of Ellaville, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Concord United Methodist Church.  A visitation will be held Friday, March 6, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Way-Watson Funeral...

Wanda Stangel Tallent

Wanda Stangel Tallent

Mar 1, 2020

Mrs. Wanda Stangel Tallent, 72, of Smithville, GA, passed away on March 1, 2020 at her son’s residence. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 1:30 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Andrew Stucker and Rev. Hugh Harbort officiating. 

            Mrs. Tallent was born August 21, 1947 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Floyd...

Haywood Garland Baynor, Jr.

Haywood Garland Baynor, Jr.

Feb 28, 2020

Mr. Haywood Garland Baynor, Jr., 79, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Mr. Baynor was born May 5, 1940, in Creswell, NC, to Haywood Garland Baynor, Sr. and Martha Adams Baynor. Mr. Baynor served in the United States Army where he retired as a Staff Sergeant. He loved...

David Royle

David Royle

Feb 28, 2020

**The Celebration of Life that was scheduled for Mr. Royle has been postponed**

ELLAVILLE, GA – Mr. David Barry Royle, 73, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020, at his residence. 

Dave was born February 25, 1947, to William H. and Olga Krywy Royle.  He was an avid music lover and had played guitar in numerous bands...

Dennis Lamar Payne

Dennis Lamar Payne

Feb 28, 2020

Dennis Lamar Payne, 62, of Mauk, GA, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020, at his residence.

Mr. Payne was born in Knoxville, TN, on May 2, 1957, to Phillip Allen Payne and Margie Mae Perry Payne. He was a mechanic and a craftsman and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his...

Cletus "Dave" David Robinson

Cletus "Dave" David Robinson

Feb 16, 2020

Mr. Cletus David “Dave” Robinson, 72, of Ellaville, passed away on February 16, 2020 after an extended illness.  Services will be private.

Mr. Robinson was born April 10, 1947 in Bedford, IN to the late Cletus W. Robinson and Helen Marie Carter.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. 

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Renaye...

Anita Willene Borum

Anita Willene Borum

Feb 10, 2020

Nita Willene Borum Foster, 58 of Buena Vista, GA. Passed away Monday February 10th, 2020 in the comfort of her home. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Nita was born July 24, 1961, in Columbus, GA, the daughter of the late Douglas Borum and Louise Borum. Nita was a Christian by faith and a homemaker at...

Naomi S. Anthony

Naomi S. Anthony

Feb 8, 2020

Mrs. Naomi S. Anthony’s golden heart stopped beating and she gained her heavenly crown at 5:30PM on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She was 89 years of age.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Oakland Church of God with Rev. Mike Toomey and Rev. Chris Henson officiating. Burial will follow the service at New...

Viola Thompson

Viola Thompson

Feb 8, 2020

Mrs. Viola Cave Thompson, 62, of Cusseta, GA passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Columbus Hospice House.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 AM at Way-Watson Funeral Home. Burial will follow the...

Mark Gerald Crossley

Mark Gerald Crossley

Feb 6, 2020

Mr. Mark Gerald Crossley, 61, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at his residence. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 5:00-7:00PM at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA.

Mr. Crossley was born September 24, 1958, in Warren, PA, to Gerald Crossley and Mary California. He had served in...

Dolores Phillips

Dolores Phillips

Feb 1, 2020

OGLETHORPE, GA --- Mrs. Claudia Dolores Phillips, 79, of Oglethorpe, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Hugh Harbort and Rev. Phil Streetman officiating. Burial will follow the service in Oglethorpe Cemetery.  The family will greet friends at...

Aaron D. Wilson

Aaron D. Wilson

Jan 28, 2020

Aaron D. Wilson, 84, of Box Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Magnolia Manor of Marion County. A memorial graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Cox Cemetery in Talbotton, GA.

Mr. Wilson was born on August 4, 1935, in Gainsville, GA, to Arthella and Ruth Carver Wilson. He was...

Carolyn McCorkle Taylor

Carolyn McCorkle Taylor

Jan 28, 2020

Mrs. Carolyn Taylor went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at the age of 87. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Buena Vista Cemetery with Rev. Virgel Coffman officiating.

Sara Carolyn Jernigan was born to Samuel William and Lucille Duke Jernigan on October 10, 1932, in Marion County....

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