Obituaries

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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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....
Herschel L. Spence
Jan 28, 2020
ELLAVILLE, GA ---Mr. Herschel Lee Spence, 93, of Ellaville, GA, died January 28, 2020 at Perfect Care in Americus, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Ellaville United Methodist Church with Rev. Graton Helms, Rev. Brooks Partain, and Rev. Haynes Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Ellaville Cemetery. The family will...
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...
Alan "Al" H. Stock
Jan 27, 2020
ELLAVILLE, GA ---Mr. Alan “Al” Henry Stock, 71, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on January 27, 2020. Funeral services will be held on 11:00AM, Saturday, February 1, 2020 in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home, Ellaville, with Bro. Troy Fripp officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Mr. Stock...
Patricia "Patty" Wade
Jan 26, 2020
Mrs. Patricia “Patty” Swint Wade, 74, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at her residence. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista on February 8, 2020, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jeremy Alexander and Rev. Jerry Akin officiating.
Mrs. Wade was born in Columbia, MS, on...
Donna Kay McLaurin
Jan 23, 2020
ELLAVILLE, GA ---Mrs. Donna Kay Fripp McLaurin, 71, of Box Springs, GA, died January 23, 2020 at her residence. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM at Wynnbrook Baptist Church in Columbus, GA with Rev. Craig Bowers officiating. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Ebenezer...
Denise Lynn Turner
Jan 23, 2020
Ms. Denise Lynn Turner, 63, of Mauk, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at her residence. Funeral services will be held AT 10:00AM on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Chapman officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, from 6-8PM.
Ms. Turner was...
Ricky Davis
Jan 23, 2020
Mr. Richard “Ricky” Donald Davis, 61, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at his residence. A celebration of life will be held on February 22, 2020, from 1:00-3:00pm at the Davis residence, 45 Ronnie Road, Buena Vista, GA.
Mr. Davis was born April 24, 1958, to Jerry Donald and Martha Mae Smith Davis. He was...
Vera Lucille Currington
Jan 22, 2020
Mrs. Vera Lucille Currington, 90, of Butler, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, GA. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Hudson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pine Level Cemetery. The family will greet friends on...
William "Bill" L. Taylor, Jr.
Jan 16, 2020
Mr. William Littleton “Bill” Taylor, Jr., 63, of Cusseta, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Cusseta First Baptist Church with Bro. Tommy Parsons and Rev. Mark Hudson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Harmony Cemetery in Cusseta,...
Joe Derington
Jan 14, 2020
ELLAVILLE, GA ---Mr. Marvin Joseph “Joe” Derington, 55, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on January 14, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Still Water Chapel with Rev. Roy Peterson officiating. The family will greet friends at the church prior to the service starting at 1:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Matthew Sutton,...
Lynne Ferrell Horne
Jan 11, 2020
Mrs. Lynne Ferrell Horne, 59, of Box Springs, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at her residence. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, from 6:00-8:00pm at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA.
Mrs. Horne was born in Massey, AL, on January 2, 1961, to James Ezra and Bertie Fitzgerald Ferrell. She was employed...

Gina Golden
Jan 8, 2020
Mrs. Gina Fuller Golden, 53, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Services will be private.
Mrs. Golden was born on September 10, 1966, in Richland, GA, to Floyd Fuller and Lynda Robinson Dukes. She was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. Mrs. Golden was Christian by faith and a homemaker.
She...
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