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Obituaries

Ashley Marie Clark

Ashley Marie Clark

Jul 31, 2022

Ashley Marie Clark, 42, of Buena Vista, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2022.  Memorial services will be held at New Providence Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 4:00 PM. The family will greet friends at the church beginning at 3:00 PM until service time. 

Miss Clark was born December 26, 1979 in Columbus, Georgia to Quincy Eugene...

Judy Ann Welch

Judy Ann Welch

Jul 30, 2022

Mrs. Judy Welch, 70, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away unexpectedly July 30, 2022. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Union United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Joy Wilson officiating.  Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Singleton, Ken Singleton, Lucas Singleton, Beau Singleton, Ben Singleton, and Ray Rustin. Although the family...

David Keith Ash

David Keith Ash

Jul 26, 2022

Mr. David Keith Ash, 60, of Cusseta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at his residence. Services will be private.

Mr. Ash was born in Ft. Benning, GA, on April 4, 1962, to William Ernest and Catherine Brewer Ash. He was employed as a Maintenance Engineer at Hostess Brand Foods and enjoyed being there with his work family....

Diane Theodora Douglas

Diane Theodora Douglas

Jul 25, 2022

Mrs. Diane Theodora “Teddi” Douglas, 70, of Buena Vista, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 3:30PM on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in the Chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home with Deacon Bernie Bosse officiating. Burial will follow the service at Buena Vista Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the...

Charles Robert Brown

Charles Robert Brown

Jul 17, 2022

Charles Robert “Doodlebug” Brown, 69, of Ellaville, passed away at his residence on July 17, 2022.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Way-Watson Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Cromer officiating.  Burial will follow in Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday, July 31, 2022 from 6:00...

Paula Brown Kelly

Paula Brown Kelly

Jul 17, 2022

Ms. Paula Brown Kelly, 65 of Ellaville, passed away at her residence on July 17, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville on Monday, August 1, 2022 with Rev. Joel Smith officiating. Burial will follow in County Line United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends at Way-Watson...

Lara Cheyenne Bullard

Lara Cheyenne Bullard

Jul 17, 2022

Miss Lara Cheyenne Bullard, 23 and her unborn angel, Layla Autumn-ann Bullard, of Ellaville passed away on July 17, 2022 at her residence.  Memorial services will be held in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

Lara was born September 29, 1998 in Americus, GA to Richard Shane Bullard and Rebecca...

James "Jimmy" Joel Storey, Sr.

James "Jimmy" Joel Storey, Sr.

Jul 11, 2022

Mr. James Joel “Jimmy” Storey, Sr., 79, of Ellaville, Georgia passed away on July 11, 2022 after an extended illness.  Funeral services will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM with Rev. Steven Fripp and Rev. Hugh Harbort officiating.  The family will greet friends from 3:00PM until service time.  Burial will follow in...

Kathryn Turner Hudson

Kathryn Turner Hudson

Jul 10, 2022

Mrs. Kathryn Turner Hudson, 91, of Box Springs, GA passed away on July 10, 2022 at her residence. Services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at County Line Primitive Baptist Church with Minister Bertha Averett and Becky Howard officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Blake Speck, Haywood Baynor, IV,...

Freeman Larmar Hudson

Freeman Larmar Hudson

Jul 2, 2022

Mr. Freeman Larmar Hudson, 71, of Box Springs, GA passed away on July 2, 2022.  Graveside services will be held at County Line Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating.  

Mr. Hudson was born April 10, 1951 in Marion County to Gordon and Kathryn Turner Hudson.  He worked for...

Jan Queen Heath

Jan Queen Heath

Jun 25, 2022

Mrs. Jan Queen Heath, 72, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville with Rev. David Chapman officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00AM.

Jan...

Charles Ripley Stamper

Charles Ripley Stamper

Jun 22, 2022

Mr. Charles Ripley Stamper, 79, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Magnolia Manor of Marion County. A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Union United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Lanier Roberts officiating.

Mr. Stamper was born in Cuthbert, GA, on February 27, 1943, to Winston and...

Michael B. Wells, Jr.

Michael B. Wells, Jr.

Jun 16, 2022

Mr. Michael B. Wells, Jr., 95 of Buena Vista, Georgia passed away on June 16, 2022.  A private graveside service was held.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date, TBD.

Mr. Wells was born March 17, 1927, in Sumter County, Georgia to Michael B. Wells, Sr. and Nettilee Highnote Wells, and the family soon returned to...

James W. McGlaun, Jr.

James W. McGlaun, Jr.

Jun 14, 2022

Mr. James W. McGlaun, Jr., 69, of Cusseta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.  A graveside funeral service will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Liberty Hill Cemetery with Rev. Mark Dixon officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 16, 2022,...

Connie D. Stevens

Connie D. Stevens

Jun 13, 2022

Ms. Connie D. Stevens, 58 of Ellaville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.  Funeral services will be held at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 11:00AM with Pastor Chris Yarber officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00PM. Pallbearers will be Ben Roberts, Danny...

Carolyn Sue Covington

Carolyn Sue Covington

Jun 5, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Sue Covington, 79, of Buena Vista, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 5, 2022.  Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Union United Methodist Church Cemetery at 9:00AM with Rev. David Chapman officiating.  The family will greet friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista on Monday evening from 6:00 – 7:00...

Thomas "Tommy" E. Barnes

Thomas "Tommy" E. Barnes

Jun 4, 2022

Mr. Thomas E. “Tommy” Barnes, 82, of Ellaville passed away on June 4, 2022.  Graveside services will be private, with a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Powell Place, 2141 Ebenezer Road, Ellaville.  The family invites family and friends to come out and listen to some stories and fellowship.  Any of...

Melba Gloss Aughtman

Melba Gloss Aughtman

May 29, 2022

Mrs. Melba Gloss Aughtman, 86, of Seale, AL, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus.  A graveside funeral will be held at 12:00PM on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Buena Vista Cemetery with Rev. Harold Grimsley officiating.

Mrs. Aughtman was born March 29, 1936, in Ellaville, GA, to Henry Leo and Florrie Agnes McElhenney...

Jeannie Braden  Murphy

Jeannie Braden Murphy

May 24, 2022

Ms. Jeannie Braden Murphy, 52, of Ft.Valley, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at her residence.  A graveside funeral will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Ellaville City Cemetery. The family will greet friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home from 10:00-10:45AM Saturday morning before the service.

Ms. Murphy was born in Orlando, FL, on May...

Virginia "Ginger" Player Bryant

Virginia "Ginger" Player Bryant

May 11, 2022

Ms. Virginia “Ginger” Player Bryant, 56, of Americus, passed away on May 11, 2022 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11:00AM in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home, Ellaville with Rev. Daryl Lewis officiating.  The family will greet friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM until service time.

Ms. Bryant...

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