Obituaries
Betty Harbuck Kirksey
Jul 29, 2025
Ms. Betty Harbuck Kirksey, 78, of Oglethorpe, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on July 29, 2025. A memorial visitation will be held at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville on August 9, 2025, from 1:00-3:00PM. The family asks that attendees wear bright colors to celebrate her life.
Ms. Kirksey was born November 23, 1946, in Preston,...
Benny David "Fathead" Dominy
Jul 23, 2025
Mr. Benny David “Fathead” Dominy, 75, of Americus, passed away after a brief illness on July 23, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Amazing Grace Baptist Church, 975 Felder St., Americus at 4:00PM with Rev. Tim Sizemore and Rev. Damon Fountain officiating. The family will greet friends beginning at 3:00 PM until...
Evelyn Cox
Jul 23, 2025
Mrs. Evelyn Cox, 88, of Oglethorpe, passed away at her residence after an extended illness. Graveside services will be held in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park in Montezuma, GA on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 11:00AM with Rev. Mike Truitt officiating.
Mrs. Cox was born October 28, 1936, in Cullman, AL. She worked at Dixie Queen for twenty years. She enjoyed collecting...
Dr. Beverly Belk
Jul 18, 2025
Dr. Beverly Belk, 87, of Buena Vista, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, July 18, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:00PM in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home with Rev. David Chapman officiating. Private burial will follow in Buena Vista Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jensen Howell, Jonah Howell, Liam Jones, Leyton...
Patricia B. Benson
Jul 18, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Binneveld Benson passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on July 18, 2025. She died after a courageous six year battle with Alzheimer's disease. A longtime resident of Columbus, Georgia, she was 77 years old.
Born in New York City, NY, and raised in Leesburg, FL, Pat met the love of her life, Brown Benson, at the University...
Marsha Dale Weber
Jul 6, 2025
Mrs. Marsha Dale Weber, 68, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at St. Anne Catholic Church with Very Rev. Scott Winchel officiating.
Mrs. Weber was born in Americus, GA, to Herman “Fuzz” and Dixie Hodge Gibson on July 27, 1956....
Glen Sheldon Phillips
Jul 5, 2025
Mr. Glen Sheldon Phillips, 57, of Ellaville, passed away on July 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Glen’s life will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 6:00PM at Overflow Worship Center in Ellaville with Pastor Will Rayburn officiating. The family will greet friends before the service, beginning at 5:00PM. The family would like to...
Emily Renee Robles
Jul 4, 2025
Emily Renee Robles, 17, of Cusseta, GA passed away on July 4, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Emily was born February 11, 2008, in Ft. Knox, KY, to Eric Michael Robles and Ashley Cain Watson. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Shannon Cain, Sr.
She is survived by her father and step-mother, Eric...
Sarah Idolene Underwood Moxley
Jul 2, 2025
Mrs. Sarah Idolene Underwood Moxley, 99, of Buena Vista, passed away peacefully at Magnolia Manor of Marion County on July 2, 2025. Celebration of life services will be held at Oakland Church of God on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 10:00AM with Pastor Josh Carter and her family officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Josh...
Charles Walter Sanderlin, Sr.
Jun 25, 2025
Charles Walter Sanderlin, Sr. returned to the arms of the Lord peacefully on June 25, 2025, at the age of 88. A funeral service celebrating Charles’ life will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Salem Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM followed by the service at 11:00AM. Rev. Mark Carter will officiate. Pallbearers will be Trey DeVane,...
Charles Malcolm Lamb, Jr.
Jun 24, 2025
Mr. Charles “Chuck” Malcolm Lamb, Jr., 85 of Buena Vista, passed away after an extended illness on June 24, 2025. Services will be held at a later time.
Mr. Lamb was born September 14, 1939, in Medford, MA to Charles Malcolm, Sr. and Edith Lamb. He was a member of Hoboken Church of God. Mr. Lamb enjoyed working in his yard...
Keith Leon DeVane
Jun 21, 2025
Mr. Keith DeVane, 61, of Americus, passed away on June 21, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 2:00PM with Mr. Cary Moore officiating.
Mr. DeVane was born June 14, 1964, in Americus, GA to the late George Carson and Dorothy Ann Varnum DeVane. He was an electrician...
Beatrice Cook
Jun 20, 2025
Beatrice Louise Cook, 88, of Buena Vista, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Taylor County Health and Rehab in Butler, GA. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at New Providence Baptist Church with Rev. David Chapman officiating. The family will greet friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA, on Monday,...
Frances Heath Hunter
Jun 19, 2025
Mrs. Frances Heath Hunter, 87, of Ellaville, passed away on June 19, 2025. Graveside services will be held on June 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Ellaville City Cemetery with Bro. Troy Fripp officiating. Pallbearers will be William Jesse Hunter, Tyler Lavonn Hunter, James Edward Hunter, William Bennett Hunter, Shane Tondee, and Fred Smith.
Mrs. Hunter was born in Ellaville, GA,...
Daniel Robert McCourt, Jr.
Jun 16, 2025
Daniel Robert “Peanut” McCourt, Jr., 43, of Columbus, GA, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Cataula, GA. A graveside funeral service will be held at 4:00PM on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Tazewell Cemetery with Rev. David Chapman officiating. The family will greet friends on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA, from...
Ernest D. Hart
Jun 14, 2025
Mr. Ernest D. Hart, 80, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Piedmont Columbus Regional – Midtown in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Buena Vista Methodist Church with Rev. David Hibberts and Rev. David Chapman officiating. Burial will follow the service in Buena Vista Cemetery....
Kay Whidbee Sherwood
Jun 3, 2025
Mrs. Kay Whidbee Sherwood, 83, of Ellaville, went to be with her Lord and Savior after an extended illness on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 12:30PM on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Cornerstone Church, 245 Southland Rd., Americus, with Rev. Kevin Brown officiating. Burial will follow the service at Andersonville National Cemetery....
Henry Michael Robinson
May 27, 2025
Henry Michael Robinson, 73, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, GA. Funeral services will be held at 12:00PM on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville, GA, with Rev. Mark Poole officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service beginning...
Mr. James Talbot Harrison, Sr.
May 26, 2025
Mr. James Talbot Harrison, Sr., 94, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Perfect Care in Americus, GA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Hopewell Methodist Church with Bro. Troy Fripp officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends on Friday, May...
Wilbur Randall Giddens
May 22, 2025
Mr. Wilbur Randall Giddens, 84, of Kathleen, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 26, 2025, in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville at 1:00PM. Burial will follow for the family only, in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Americus. The family will greet friends at the funeral home beginning at 12:00PM...
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