Obituaries
Eloise Tallent Dowdy
Feb 24, 2025
Ms. Eloise Tallent Dowdy, 93, of Americus, passed away on February 24, 2025, at her residence. Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Shiloh Baptist Church at 11:00AM with Bro. Stephen Fripp and Rev. Hugh Harbort officiating.
Ms. Dowdy was born December 18, 1931, to Archie Guy and Margurite Elizabeth Cheek Tallent. She was a devoted member...
José M. Gutierrez Flores
Feb 21, 2025
Mr. José M. Gutierrez Flores, 63, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Moon Family Theater in Buena Vista, GA. Burial will follow the service in Buena Vista Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Friday,...
Kathaleen Ann Banta
Feb 20, 2025
Kathaleen Ann Banta, born June 27, 1950, in Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at Covenant Woods in Columbus, GA, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Captain John Banta, USN; her parents, William and Rosemary Mathis; her sister, Rosemary White; her brother, Jack Mathis; and her cherished dog, Gizmo.
Kathaleen was a...
Mary Ann Nessamar Dudley
Feb 19, 2025
Mrs. Mary Ann Nessamar Dudley, 75, of Americus, passed away at her residence on February 19, 2025. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 2:00PM in Ellaville City Cemetery with Bro. Stephen Fripp officiating. The family will greet friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Born January 13, 1950,...
Steven Thomas "Steve" Bullock
Feb 11, 2025
Mr. Steven Thomas “Steve” Bullock, 77, of Ellaville, GA passed away on February 11, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 2:00PM in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 38 US Hwy 19 N., Ellaville with Rev. Jimmy Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jonathon Lewis, J.C....
Patsy Chapman
Feb 7, 2025
Mrs. Patsy Chapman, 76, of Ellaville, passed away at Phoebe-Putney Memorial Hospital on February 7, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Chapman officiating.
Mrs. Chapman was born October 22, 1948, in Americus, GA to Sylvester Dean and Daisy Evelyn Yarbrough Owen. She enjoyed spending time with...
Eddie Ruth Hammond Stanfield
Jan 22, 2025
Mrs. Eddie Ruth Hammond Stanfield, 89, of Americus, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10:00AM at Eastside Baptist Church, 100 Hwy 27, Americus with Rev. Damon Fountain, Rev. William Hall, Rev. Sims Jones, and Rev. Eddy Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Hill Memorial...
John Francis Weagle
Jan 20, 2025
Mr. John Francis Weagle, 73, of Preston, passed away at his residence on January 20, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Antioch Baptist Church, 5355 Seminole Rd., Richland, GA 31825 and a Celebration of Life to follow at 5:00 PM at the Kinchafoonee Wildlife Club, 3779 Churchill Rd., Prestion, GA...
Charles Franklin Wilson
Jan 18, 2025
Charles Franklin Wilson, 86, was a native North Carolinian who resided in Florida the last 34 years of his life. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Andersonville National Cemetery at 2:00 PM. The family will greet friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville beginning at 12:00PM until 1:30PM with a procession to follow to Andersonville.
He...
Elizabeth Mae Aaron Bowles
Jan 18, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth Mae Aaron Bowles, 89, of Ellaville, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 2:00PM in Hopewell Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Hammond officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends beginning at 1:00PM until service time and again following the graveside service.
Mrs....
Jeannette B. Welch
Jan 8, 2025
Mrs. Jeannette B. Welch, 70, of Ellaville, GA passed away on January 8, 2025, at Phoebe-Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 2:00PM in Draneville Union Church Cemetery with Rev. Joy Wilson officiating.
Mrs. Welch was born on December 28, 1954, in Oglethorpe, GA. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and enjoyed fishing...
(COURTESY) Gradine Rogers Boyett
Jan 6, 2025
Gradine Rogers Boyett, 77, of Pensacola, FL passed away at her home on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Gradine was born July 16, 1947, in Griffin, GA, and grew up in Buena Vista, GA. She was a resident of Pensacola for the last 10 years, where she was a proud employee of the Bodacious Shops, and a doting ‘Gigi’ to her two...
James Cecil Cossett, Jr.
Jan 1, 2025
Mr. James Cecil Cossett, Jr., 78, of Box Springs, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his residence. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 4:00-6:00PM at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Pine Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Ty Ty,...
Wayne Chalkley
Jan 1, 2025
Mr. Robert Wyman “Wayne” Chalkley, 86, of Buena Vista, passed away on January 1, 2025, at Magnolia Manor of Buena Vista. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00PM on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jim Cox officiating. The family invites friends to join them in the church fellowship hall after the...
Patsy Faye Tyler Tatum
Dec 31, 2024
Mrs. Patsy Faye Tyler Tatum, 87, of Americus, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on December 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 6, 2025, at 3:00PM in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Americus with Pastor Martin Dillon officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.
Mrs. Tatum was born July 4, 1937, in Buena Vista,...
Janie Jackson Wodzinski
Dec 27, 2024
Mrs. Janie Jackson Wodzinski, 70, of Ellaville, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, peacefully after an extended illness. Memorial services will be held in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 2:00PM with Bro. Troy Fripp officiating.
Mrs. Wodzinski was born April 19, 1954, in Phenix City, AL to Roy Roscoe and Willie Maude Hall...
Adona Jean Lickliter
Dec 26, 2024
Mrs. Adona Jean Lickliter, 77, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at her residence. Services will be private.
Mrs. Lickliter was born in Blue Ridge, GA, on July 4, 1947, to Arthur J. and Margaret Ross Wilson. She was employed as the Manager of Dollar General before her retirement. Mrs. Lickliter enjoyed walking around her property...
Jean Athon Stripling
Dec 24, 2024
Jean Athon Stripling, age 87, of 2001 South Lee Street Americus, passed away on December 24, 2024 at Perfect Care. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Central Baptist Church in Americus with Dr. Brian Myers officiating. The family will greet friends before the service, beginning at 1:30PM. Private burial will be in...
Dan Howard Helms
Dec 19, 2024
Mr. Dan Howard Helms, 95, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at New Providence Baptist Church with Rev. David Chapman officiating. The family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the service beginning at 2:00PM. Burial will follow the service in...
Harriet Elizabeth Barfield
Dec 18, 2024
Mrs. Harriet Elizabeth Hanson Barfield, age 87, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 18th, at her daughter’s home in Rossville, GA. A celebration of life will be held at Way-Watson Funeral Home on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00AM with Pastor Martin Dillon and Rev. Hugh Harbort officiating. The family will greet friends beginning at 10:00AM until service time. Private burial...
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