Obituaries

Benjamin "Ben" William Greene, III

Benjamin "Ben" William Greene, III

Oct 10, 2023

Benjamin “Ben” William Greene, III, of Buena Vista passed away on October 10, 2023 at his residence.  A memorial visitation for all family and friends will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Cusseta.

Mr. Greene was born February 12, 1965 in Columbus, GA to the late Benjamin William, Jr....

Johnny J. Eason

Johnny J. Eason

Oct 6, 2023

Johnny Jerome Eason, 74, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on October 6, 2023. He was married to the love of his life and wife of 50 years, Joy Bunting Eason (deceased) and is survived by his legacy, his daughter, Joley Steffens and her husband, Neil, their children, Jordan, Heidi Joy, Cassidy, and Keegan, and his...

Rev. Floyd Eugene "Gene" Yelverton

Rev. Floyd Eugene "Gene" Yelverton

Oct 4, 2023

Rev. Floyd Eugene “Gene” Yelverton, 79, of Ellaville passed away at his residence on October 4, 2023.  Graveside services will be held at Concord Methodist Church Cemetery in Ellaville on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Clint Yelverton officiating.  The family will greet friends at the cemetery beginning at 10:00 until service time. 

Rev. Yelverton was born...

Glenda Fay Phillips

Glenda Fay Phillips

Sep 30, 2023

Mrs. Glenda Fay Phillips, 78, of Junction City, GA, passed away at Taylor County Health and Rehab on Saturday, September 30, 2023.  Funeral services will be held at Geneva Baptist Church on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 11:00AM with Rev. Bert Arnold officiating; Burial will follow at Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers will be Raymond Phillips, Carlton...

Thomas Edward "Eddie Fish" Golden

Thomas Edward "Eddie Fish" Golden

Sep 29, 2023

Mr. Thomas Edward “Eddie Fish” Golden, 59, of Mauk passed away on September 29, 2023 at his residence.  Memorial services will be private.

Mr. Golden was born February 10, 1964 to the late Bibb and Barbara Golden.  He had previously worked at Tyson Foods in Buena Vista in Water Treatment.  Mr. Golden enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his...

Arthur Grant Williams

Arthur Grant Williams

Sep 25, 2023

Arthur passed away suddenly at his home in Lauderdale, Mississippi. Arthur was not alone and in the loving caring company of a loved one.Andrew “Joe” Stubbs and Dona A Stubbs raised Arthur after the passing of his mother ILSE E Baumert who was preceded in death by his father Grant T Williams.  Arthur was beloved and adopted as a brother...

Alvin G. Kitchens

Alvin G. Kitchens

Sep 17, 2023

Mr. Alvin Kitchens, 51, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Phoebe-Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Shiloh Baptist Church with Bro. Stephen Fripp and Mr. Robbie Underwood officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Todd C. Kitchens, Sammy Lee, James Storey, Jr., Chris...

Joseph Wade Poole

Joseph Wade Poole

Sep 12, 2023

Mr. Joseph Wade Poole, 48, of Leesburg, GA passed away after an extended illness on September 12, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  Memorial graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Andersonville National Cemetery.

Mr. Poole was born December 28, 1974 in Camp Lejeune, NC to Harrel and Belinda Poole.  He served in...

Susie Price

Susie Price

Sep 9, 2023

Mrs. Susie Price, 90, of Americus, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Taylor County Health & Rehab in Butler, GA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. C. J. Yarbrough and Rev. Stephen Fripp officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet...

Erma Rooks

Erma Rooks

Sep 7, 2023

Mrs. Erma Rooks, 99, of Americus, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Concord Methodist Church with Rev. Jason Owens and Rev. Sammie Curry officiating. Burial will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will...

SFC (Ret.) Dwight Smith, Sr.

SFC (Ret.) Dwight Smith, Sr.

Sep 4, 2023

SFC (Ret.) Dwight Smith, Sr., 87, of Box Springs, GA passed away on September 4, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 1:00 PM at New Life Freewill Baptist Church.  Burial with full military honors will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Josh Gross, Wesley Gross, Allen Smith, Shane Smith,...

Betty Louise Wilson

Betty Louise Wilson

Aug 22, 2023

Mrs. Betty Louise Wilson, 82, of Talbotton, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at her residence. A memorial service will be held on at 2:00PM on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Geneva Baptist Church with Rev. Norman Waddell officiating.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Lula, GA, on June 17, 1941, to Paul and Ruby Emory Saxon. Before her retirement,...

Norma Dunnam Parker

Norma Dunnam Parker

Aug 19, 2023

Mrs. Norma Dunnam Parker, 81, of Buena Vista, passed away at Columbus Hospice House on August 19, 2023.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Brantley Church with Rev. David Chapman officiating. Pallbearers will be Frank Hendricks, Stanley Goodroe, Robert Price, Ricky Carnegie, Josh Hendricks, and Jeff Yepez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Pop...

Danny Earl Currington

Danny Earl Currington

Aug 16, 2023

Mr. Danny Earl Currington, 69, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Magnolia Manor in Buena Vista, GA. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. David Chapman officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends on...

Martha Jane Fannin

Martha Jane Fannin

Aug 11, 2023

Mrs. Martha Jane Fannin, 83, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Magnolia Manor of Buena Vista, GA. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Brown Springs Church of God with Jackie Robinson officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be David Hurst, Caleb Lewis, Thomas Adamavage, Jr., Ray...

Bobby Arlene Nobles, Jr.

Bobby Arlene Nobles, Jr.

Aug 11, 2023

Mr. Bobby Arlene Nobles, Jr., of Box Springs, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista with Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM.  Honorary pallbearers...

John Donaldson Ford

John Donaldson Ford

Aug 5, 2023

Mr. John Donaldson Ford, 79, of Buena Vista, passed away on August 5, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.  A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Buena Vista United Methodist Church with Rev. David Hibberts and Rev. Jeremy Alexander officiating.  The family will greet friends at Way-Watson...

JoAnn Walden

JoAnn Walden

Aug 5, 2023

Mrs. JoAnn Walden, 85, of Americus passed away at Crisp Regional Hospital on August 5, 2023.  Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Brian Bentley officiating.  The family will greet friends beginning at 10:00AM until service time.  Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial...

Michael J. "Mike" Kendrick

Michael J. "Mike" Kendrick

Aug 2, 2023

 

Mr. Michael J. “Mike” Kendrick, Sr., 59, of Ellaville passed away on August 2, 2023.  Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Shiloh Baptist Church with Bro. Stephen Fripp and Rev. Hugh Harbort officiating.  The family will greet friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM until service time. 

Mike was born...

Terry Neil "Bubba T" Taylor

Terry Neil "Bubba T" Taylor

Aug 2, 2023

 

Mr. Terry Neil “Bubba T” Taylor, 73, of Warner Robins, GA passed away at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah, GA on August 2, 2023.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Ellaville Baptist Church with Bro. Troy Fripp officiating.  Pallbearers will be Norris Copeland, Sammy Copeland, Michael Walter, Austin Taylor,...