James Thomas "Tom" Hudson
Dec 12, 2025
Mr. James Thomas “Tom” Hudson, 83, of Cusseta, GA, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at St. Francis Emory Healthcare. Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA, with Rev. Mike Webb officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home one hour...
Leona Mae "Mamie" Cartwright
Dec 6, 2025
Mrs. Leona Mae “Mamie” Cartwright, 88, of Americus, passed away on December 6, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at Plains Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 2:00PM with Rev. Buck Kinney officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Cartwright was born in Jack County, TX to Lewis Vestelle...
William Heywood Jerkins
Dec 4, 2025
William Heywood Jerkins, 93, of Americus, GA, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Willson Hospice House in Albany.
Visitation will be held at 11:30 AM on December 10, 2025, at Amazing Grace Baptist Church, 947 Felder St., Americus with funeral services immediately following at 12:30 PM. Bro. Troy Fripp, Rev. Randall LaRoche and Rev....
Natividad Rodriguez Pagan, Sr.
Dec 2, 2025
Mr. Natividad Rodriguez Pagan, Sr., of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Crawford officiating. Burial will follow the service at Buena Vista Cemetery.
Mr. Pagan was born December 25, 1933, to Filomena...
Lloyd F. Wooddell
Nov 30, 2025
Lloyd F. Wooddell, 66, of Mauk, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in the Chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA, with Rev. Jerry Wooddell and Rev. Ramone Wooddell officiating. Burial will follow the service at Five...
James Mack Wells
Nov 24, 2025
Mr. James Mack Wells, 89, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown in Columbus, GA. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Draneville Union Church Cemetery in Buena Vista, GA, with Rev. C. J. Yarbrough and Joey Wells officiating. The family will...
Donald Lee Kaler
Nov 18, 2025
Mr. Donald Lee “Don” Kaler, 76, of Mauk, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 5:00PM on Friday, November 21, 2025, in the Chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA, with Rev. Lorne Whitley officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service...
Frances W. Davis
Nov 17, 2025
Mrs. Frances Wells Davis, 74, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Magnolia Manor of Americus, GA. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Buena Vista Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Akin and Rev. David Hibberts officiating. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Cemetery. The family will greet friends...
Dewey W. Carter, Jr.
Nov 15, 2025
Mr. Dewey W. Carter, Jr., 83, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Oakland Church of God Cemetery with Rev. Randy Comer officiating. The family will greet friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA, prior to the...
Richard W. Turner
Nov 11, 2025
Mr. Richard W. Turner, 68, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at County Line Primitive Baptist Church, 579 County Line Rd., Buena Vista, GA, 31803, with Pastor Keith Lee officiating.
Mr. Turner was born in Columbus, GA, on November 21, 1956....
Kimberly Teresa Brickey
Nov 11, 2025
Mrs. Kimberly Teresa Brickey, 59, of Box Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in the Chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA, with Dylan Carroll and BJ Allen officiating. Burial will follow the service at...
Timothy W. McSweeny
Nov 9, 2025
Mr. Timothy W. McSweeny, 70, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Brown Springs Church of God. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00PM at the church. Burial will follow the service...
Jerel Derek Irvin
Nov 8, 2025
Mr. Jerel Derek Irvin, 39, of Mauk, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2025. Memorial services will be private.
Mr. Irvin was born June 3, 1986, in Columbus, GA. He had a big heart and loved helping others anyway he could. Jerel was a believer of Jesus Christ and loved the Lord. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis...
Ouida Kay Davis
Oct 28, 2025
Mrs. Ouida Kay Davis, 61, of Leesburg, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, October 31, 2025, in the Chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home with Bro. Troy Fripp officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Davis was...
Karen A. Tubbs
Oct 27, 2025
Ms. Karen A. Tubbs, 79, of Americus, passed away on October 27, 2025, at Phoebe-Putney Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1:00PM at Shiloh Baptist Church with Bro. Stephen Fripp officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.
Ms. Tubbs was born December 22, 1945, in Sidney, OH to Floyd and Agnes Posey...
Arthur "Art" Farrell Whittington
Oct 27, 2025
Mr. Arthur “Art” Farrell Whittington, 94, of Americus, passed away on October 27, 2025, at Phoebe-Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Andersonville National Cemetery with Rev. William Torrance officiating.
Mr. Whittington was born May 24, 1931, in Midland City, AL to Horace Greeley and Lissie Tomlin Whittington. He was a...
Brick S. "Pop" Miller
Oct 27, 2025
Mr. Brick S. “Pop” Miller, 88, of Buena Vista, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held at Brantley Church on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM with Rev. David Chapman and Rev. Mark Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Rush, Alan Miller, Keith Miller, Jeremy...
Sharon F. Robinson
Oct 20, 2025
Ms. Sharon F. Robinson, 67, of Ellaville, passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at Shema Baptist Church on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM with Bro. Troy Fripp officiating. The family will greet friends beginning at 2:00 PM in the church.
Ms. Sharon was born March 13, 1958, in Americus, GA...
Randy Eugene Layfield
Oct 20, 2025
Mr. Randy Eugene Layfield, 63, of Ellaville, passed away on October 20, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. There will be no services, as requested by Randy.
Randy was born in Macon County, GA to the late H.L. Layfield, Sr. and Sally Mae Miller Layfield. He was employed by TCI Powder Coatings for many years. He loved his...
Anne Gunter Watson
Oct 18, 2025
Mrs. Anne Gunter Watson, 78, of Gray, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Lynn Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Trinity Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Ostrander officiating. The family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the service beginning at...