Obituaries

Suzanne Potter

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

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

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

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...

Earl Smith Tallent

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...

Jimmy Lunsford Cox

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...

Brannon Landress

Brannon Landress

May 27, 2021

Mr. William Brannon Landress, 35, of Ellaville, passed away at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center on May 27, 2021.  Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Ellaville City Cemetery at 10:00 AM with Pastor Cary Moore officiating.  The family will receive friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home, Ellaville on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

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Dedra Sue Gilley

Dedra Sue Gilley

May 25, 2021

Mrs. Dedra Sue Gilley, 73, of Ellaville passed away on May 25, 2021 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Ellaville Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Smith officiating. Burial will follow the service in Ellaville City Cemetery.  The service will also include a celebration of life for her husband,...

Cecil E. Albritton, Sr.

Cecil E. Albritton, Sr.

May 22, 2021

Mr. Cecil E. Albritton, Sr., 69, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Phoebe-Putney Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Shema Baptist Church with Rev. Troy Fripp officiating. Burial will follow the service in Ellaville City Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on...

Joseph "Benny" Benjamin Chapman, Sr.

Joseph "Benny" Benjamin Chapman, Sr.

May 13, 2021

Mr. Joseph Benjamin “Benny” Chapman, Sr., 75 of Ellaville, passed away on May 13, 2021 at his residence.  Memorial services will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM with Rev. David Chapman officiating in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home, 28 E. Oglethorpe St., Ellaville, GA.

Mr. Chapman was born June 25, 1945 in Buena Vista, GA.  He...

James Edward Williams, Sr.

James Edward Williams, Sr.

May 8, 2021

James Edward Williams, Sr., 63, of Mauk, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at his residence.  Services will be private.

Way-Watson Funeral Home, 1052 Dr. Deryl Hart Road, Buena Vista, Georgia has been entrusted with these arrangements.

 

William Harold Smith

William Harold Smith

May 7, 2021

Mr. William Harold Smith, 71, of Buena Vista passed away at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center on Friday, May 7, 2021.  Services will be private.

Mr. Smith was born July 3, 1949 to the late Jack and Sudie Lee Jernigan Smith in Paisley, FL.  He was retired from Chattahoochee County Schools where he worked in maintenance.  Mr. Smith enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

SGT Jonathan Aubrey Battle

SGT Jonathan Aubrey Battle

May 5, 2021

SGT Jonathan Aubrey Battle, 22, of Ft. Gordon, GA passed away on May 5, 2021.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Life Point Church, 384 Hwy 30 W, Americus, GA 31719 with Rev. Bud Womack and Rev. Brad Gleeson officiating.  The family will greet friends at the Life Point Church from 9:30AM...