Obituaries

William Preston Blythe

William Preston Blythe

Sep 29, 2025

Mr. William Preston “Billy” Blythe, 79, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Brantley Church Cemetery with Rev. David Chapman officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be David Byrd, Sr., Todd Lightner, Jesse Mills, Chase Lightner,...

Brandy Toland Ramsey

Brandy Toland Ramsey

Sep 22, 2025

Mrs. Brandy Kay Toland Ramsey, 50, of Mauk, GA passed away at her residence, surrounded by her loving family on September 22, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later time.

Mrs. Ramsey was born on January 3, 1975, in Columbus, GA to Virgil and Carolyn Russell Toland. Brandy was a very caring person and loved helping everybody. She...

Andrew Boyette Johnson

Andrew Boyette Johnson

Sep 18, 2025

Mr. Andrew Boyette Johnson, 61, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 7:00PM on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home. The family will greet friends at 6:00PM until service time.

Mr. Johnson was born in Americus, GA, on July 8, 1964, to Robert Harold Johnson, Sr,...

Mary Inez Vanzant Streetman

Mary Inez Vanzant Streetman

Sep 17, 2025

Mrs. Mary Inez Vanzant Streetman, 82, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Merrell Cemetery with Bro. Troy Fripp officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Ronnie Streetman, Greg Streetman, Frank Griff, Travis Streetman, Preston Streetman, Jordan Griff, Jeffrey...

Jere Monroe Smith

Jere Monroe Smith

Sep 11, 2025

Mr. Jere Monroe Smith, 92, of Box Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held at 12:00PM on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Kennesaw Memorial Park, 1306 Whitlock, Ave., Marietta, GA, 30064. The family will greet friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA, on...

Jack O. Callaway, Jr.

Jack O. Callaway, Jr.

Sep 4, 2025

Mr. Jack O. Callaway, Jr., 69, of Preston, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his residence. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Callaway was born in LaGrange, GA, on April 23, 1956, to Jack O. Callaway, Sr. and Birdie Faulk Callaway. Over the years, he worked in maintenance repairing machinery for several...

Leslie Ann Jenkins

Leslie Ann Jenkins

Aug 28, 2025

Mrs. Leslie Ann Jenkins, 66, of Ellaville, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 28, 2025. Services will be private.

Mrs. Jenkins was born September 20, 1958, in Austin, TX to Robert and Evelyn Cotton Mattson. She worked as a caretaker for many years, for her family and many others. Leslie had a selfless attitude in everything she did and...

Emily Chavers

Emily Chavers

Aug 21, 2025

Mrs. Emily Eunice Chavers, 80, of Americus, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Perfect Care Personal Care Home in Americus, GA. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Ellaville Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends one hour prior...

David W. Carroll

David W. Carroll

Aug 21, 2025

Mr. David W. Carroll, 64, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. Per his wishes, no service will be held.

Mr. Carroll was born on November 16, 1960, in Pompano Beach, FL, to Lamar Larry and Ethel Elizabeth Frier Carroll. He attended the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in...

Martha Powell Austin

Martha Powell Austin

Aug 16, 2025

Mrs. Martha Powell Austin, 84, of Buena Vista passed away on August 16, 2025, at Magnolia Manor of Marion County. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Draneville Union Church Cemetery with Rev. David Chapman officiating. The family will greet friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista beginning at 9:30AM until 10:30AM....

Rita Dawn Tallman

Rita Dawn Tallman

Aug 15, 2025

Mrs. Rita Dawn Tallman, 51, of Ellaville, passed away peacefully at her home on August 15, 2025

Mrs. Tallman was born on May 11, 1974, in Columbus, GA, to Clarence Rudolph and Rebecca Joyce Moore Wright. She worked as an LPN with Home Health Care for a number of years. She cherished her animals and enjoyed living a simple life. She...

Sherry M. Starcher

Sherry M. Starcher

Aug 5, 2025

Ms. Sherry M. Starcher, 75, of Americus, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Phoebe-Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA.

Ms. Starcher was born June 18, 1950, in Talbotton, GA, to Otis Milton and Julie Mae Melton Murphy. She was employed in customer service for over 40 years before her retirement. Mrs. Starcher was very artistic and enjoyed painting...

Virginia Lee Richard

Virginia Lee Richard

Aug 4, 2025

Mrs. Virginia Lee Richard, 74, of Andersonville, GA, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, GA. A memorial service will be held 11:00AM on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Shema Baptist Church with Bro. Troy Fripp officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00AM.

Mrs. Richard was born...

Betty Harbuck Kirksey

Betty Harbuck Kirksey

Jul 29, 2025

Ms. Betty Harbuck Kirksey, 78, of Oglethorpe, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on July 29, 2025. A memorial visitation will be held at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville on August 9, 2025, from 1:00-3:00PM. The family asks that attendees wear bright colors to celebrate her life.

Ms. Kirksey was born November 23, 1946, in Preston,...

Benny David "Fathead" Dominy

Benny David "Fathead" Dominy

Jul 23, 2025

Mr. Benny David “Fathead” Dominy, 75, of Americus, passed away after a brief illness on July 23, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Amazing Grace Baptist Church, 975 Felder St., Americus at 4:00PM with Rev. Tim Sizemore and Rev. Damon Fountain officiating. The family will greet friends beginning at 3:00 PM until...

Evelyn Cox

Evelyn Cox

Jul 23, 2025

Mrs. Evelyn Cox, 88, of Oglethorpe, passed away at her residence after an extended illness. Graveside services will be held in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park in Montezuma, GA on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 11:00AM with Rev. Mike Truitt officiating.

Mrs. Cox was born October 28, 1936, in Cullman, AL. She worked at Dixie Queen for twenty years. She enjoyed collecting...

Dr. Beverly Belk

Dr. Beverly Belk

Jul 18, 2025

Dr. Beverly Belk, 87, of Buena Vista, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, July 18, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:00PM in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home with Rev. David Chapman officiating. Private burial will follow in Buena Vista Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jensen Howell, Jonah Howell, Liam Jones, Leyton...

Patricia B. Benson

Patricia B. Benson

Jul 18, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Binneveld Benson passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on July 18, 2025. She died after a courageous six year battle with Alzheimer's disease. A longtime resident of Columbus, Georgia, she was 77 years old.

Born in New York City, NY, and raised in Leesburg, FL, Pat met the love of her life, Brown Benson, at the University...

Marsha Dale Weber

Marsha Dale Weber

Jul 6, 2025

Mrs. Marsha Dale Weber, 68, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at St. Anne Catholic Church with Very Rev. Scott Winchel officiating.

Mrs. Weber was born in Americus, GA, to Herman “Fuzz” and Dixie Hodge Gibson on July 27, 1956....

Glen Sheldon Phillips

Glen Sheldon Phillips

Jul 5, 2025

Mr. Glen Sheldon Phillips, 57, of Ellaville, passed away on July 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Glen’s life will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 6:00PM at Overflow Worship Center in Ellaville with Pastor Will Rayburn officiating. The family will greet friends before the service, beginning at 5:00PM. The family would like to...