Obituaries

Mary Lee Jones

Mary Lee Jones

Oct 13, 2025

Mrs. Mary Lee Perry Jones, 81, of Preston, GA, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Perfect Care Personal Care Home in Americus, GA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Parrott United Methodist Church with Rev. Fred Usry officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will greet...

James Noel Brown

James Noel Brown

Oct 12, 2025

Mr. James Noel Brown, 85, of Americus, passed away at his residence on October 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held at a later date.

Mr. Brown was born September 11, 1940, in Vilonia, AR to James Clay and Lois Eva Stripling Brown. He retired as a fitter for International Ship after working for many years. Mr....

Blake Battle

Blake Battle

Oct 11, 2025

Mr. Charles Blake Battle, 28, of Ellaville, passed away on October 11, 2025. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery on Highway 240 E with Rev. Brandon Jones. The family will greet friends at the cemetery from 10:30AM until service time.

Blake was born April 25, 1997, in Americus,...

Brandy Clark Sanders

Brandy Clark Sanders

Oct 11, 2025

Ms. Brandy Clark Sanders, 43, of Mauk, GA passed away on October 11, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena Vista. Family and friends are invited to tell their favorite story or memory of Brandy.

Ms....

Annie Sue Workman

Annie Sue Workman

Oct 8, 2025

Mrs. Annie Sue Workman, 87, of Hull, GA, formerly of Cusseta, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Manor Lake Assisted Living in Athens, GA. A graveside service will be held at 12:00PM CST at Red Bay Cemetery in Red Bay, FL, on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The family will greet friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home in Buena...

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...