Obituaries

Diane P. Lewis

Diane P. Lewis, born February 27, 1947, entered into rest March 7, 2024. She was a native of Perkins, GA. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Kirkland Lewis Sr., and Theresa W. Lewis, and her brother Kirkland Lewis Jr. She attended the Old Burgess Landrum High School, Millen, GA, where she graduated in 1965. Diane received […]

Helen Fulford Palmer

Helen Fulford Palmer, age 81, the wife of the late George Palmer of Waynesboro, GA, went to her heavenly home on March 6, after a brief illness. Helen was born in Alamo, Georgia to the late Sherman Albert Fulford Sr., and Bertha Moran Fulford. Helen and George were married for 58 years and made Burke County their home in 1962 […]

Randy Dixon

Randy Dixon, born April 25, 1959, to Percy and Malona Dixon of Girard, GA, entered into rest on March 8, 2024, at the age of 64. Randy, a native and lifelong resident of Burke County, was first and foremost an honorable steward of the land. The son of one of the most respected farmers in the area, Randy took over […]

Pierre D. Green

Mr. Pierre D. Green, 51, of Hartford, Connecticut, was born October 31, 1974. He entered into rest on February 23, 2024. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024, 3:00 p.m. at Antioch Rock Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 151 Rocky Creek Road, Waynesboro, GA 30830. Phinazee & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the services. His loving family […]

Margie Jean Rolison

Margie Jean Rolison, 59, entered into rest Thursday, March 7, 2023. She was born in Baltimore, MD to Margie G. Kirkland and the late Russell Dean Johnson and has been a longtime resident of Burke County. She was a member of East Burke Baptist Church and enjoyed yard work and flowers. Margie loved her family. In addition to her father, […]

A.B. Washington, Jr.

Mr. A.B. Washington, Jr., age 57 of Hephzibah, GA. entered into eternal rest on Monday March 4, 2024. Celebration of Life for Mr. Washington will be held on Saturday March 16, 2024 1:00 p.m. at Waynesboro Deliverance Church 938 Old Millen Hwy Waynesboro, GA. Interment will be in Pines Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday March 15, 2024 from. […]

Oscar Anthony Jenkins, Jr.

Mr. Oscar Anthony Jenkins, Jr., 87, of Wadley, Georgia, was born May 23, 1936 in Midville, Georgia. He entered into rest on March 5, 2024 at Creek Nursing Home. Family visitation will be held Friday, March 15, 2024 from 11:00-12:00 noon and public viewing will be held from 2:00- 7:00 p.m. at Phinazee and Son Funeral Home, 404 West 8th […]

Joe Nathan Walker, Sr.

Mr. Joe Nathan Walker, Sr., age 84 of Gough, Ga. entered into eternal rest on Friday March 1, 2024. Celebration of Life for Mr. Walker will be held on Saturday March 9, 2024 11:00 a.m. at Noah’s Ark Baptist Church 4466 GA Highway 80 W, Keysville, Ga. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Walker will lie in state […]

William H. Burke

William H. Burke, 80, entered into rest Thursday, February 29, 2024. He was a native of Jenkins County and a longtime resident of Burke County. He retired from Sunbeam Aluminum Furniture, formerly Keller Aluminum Plant. William was a member of Calvary Tabernacle of Waynesboro. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie “BJ” G. Burke; two daughters, Stephanie Murphy (Michael) of […]

Marolyn Jenkins

Claxton, Ga.: Marolyn Jenkins Odom, 78, passed away March 1, 2024, at Memorial Hospital. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Marolyn was a member of Bull Creek Baptist Church and was born and raised in Evans County. Marolyn was preceded in death by her husband, George William Odom, her son, Ryan Oliver Odom, her parents and […]


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