Obituaries
Betty Ann Godowns
Jan 23, 2024
Betty Ann Gilmore Godowns, 93, peacefully entered into her eternity on January 23, 2024, at Washington County Extended Care in Sandersville. A graveside service officiated by Rev. Wayne Turpin will be held to honor Betty's life at 11:00AM on January 25, 2024 at Ways Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends after the service.
Born on May 31, 1930, to...
Cornelia Norton Smith
Jan 14, 2024
Cornelia Elizabeth Norton Smith, 80, a cherished member of the Wrens community, peacefully entered into her eternal rest on January 14, 2024, at her home. The services honoring Cornelia's beautiful life will be held at James Funeral Home with visitation being held on January 18, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A funeral service to celebrate Cornelia's life will...
Jennifer Lamb Smith
Jan 12, 2024
Jennifer “Jenny” Blanche Lamb Smith, 59, died peacefully at her home and transitioned into eternity Friday evening, January 12, 2024. A visitation to honor Jennifer's life in remembrance and support will take place from 4:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at James Funeral Home.
Born on July 1, 1964, to the late Julia Frances McBryde Lamb and the late William...
Dorothy "June" Owensby Wingerter
Jan 8, 2024
Dorothy "June" Owenby Wingerter, 91, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at Scott Health and Rehabilitation in Adrian. A visitation for family and friends will be held at James Funeral Home from 12:30 – 1:30 PM Thursday, January 11, 2024, after which graveside services will be held in the Harrison Baptist Church Cemetery at 2:30 PM with her son,...
Brenda Gay Wearn
Dec 26, 2023
Brenda Gay Wearn, 78, peacefully entered into her eternity, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in Washington, Wilkes County. You may honor Brenda and support the family at a memorial service in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00PM, Saturday afternoon, January 20, 2023, with the Pastor Jack Foley officiating. The family will greet friends after the service...
William Harvey McGlohorn
Dec 10, 2023
William Harvey McGlohorn, 73, affectionately known to friends as Bill and to family as Pa Bill, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 10, 2023. Services to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Believers Baptist Church in Wrens with Rev. Stacy Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Waldens Church Cemetery in Avera. ...
Renee Beth Peaster
Dec 8, 2023
Renee Beth Peaster, 46, unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at her home in Avera, due to the challenges of muscular dystrophy. Funeral services will be held in the Harmony Springs Mennonite Church at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The family will greet friends at the church from 3:00 – 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Renee was...
Charlotte Emilio Ruley
Dec 5, 2023
Charlotte Emilio Ruley, 90, peacefully entered into her eternal Heavenly home on December 5, 2023, in Stapleton. Services to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 8, 2023 in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Christie McTier officiating. The family will greet friends from 3:00-4:30 P.M. after the service.
Charlotte was born on July 2,...
Vivian Pearl Whitaker Rogers
Nov 26, 2023
Vivian Pearl Whitaker Rogers, 92, a lifelong resident of Wrens, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023, at the Comfort Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wadley. Services to celebrate her life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday afternoon, November 29, 2023 with the Rev. John A. Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in...
Charmion Nannette Herndon
Nov 22, 2023
Charmion Nannette Herndon, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, November 22, 2023 at Wellstar MCG Health (formerly Augusta University Medical Center). Services to celebrate her life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday afternoon, December 6, 2023, with the Rev. Tracy Brown officiating. There will be a private interment at Mt. Horeb Baptist...
Garry Pilcher Fulcher
Nov 14, 2023
Garry Pilcher Fulcher, 76, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, at his daughter's residence in Gibson. Services to celebrate his life will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, November 20, 2023 in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tracy Ivester officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethel Church Cemetery in...
Sharon Marsh Colvin
Nov 13, 2023
Sharon Colvin, 68, a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, passed away at her residence on November 13, 2023. Services to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, November 16, 2023 in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Stavely officiating. Interment to follow in the Moxley United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends at James...
John "Charles" Walden
Nov 12, 2023
John "Charles" Walden, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta. To celebrate his life, graveside services with military honors will be held in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at 3:00PM Wednesday, November 15, 2023, with Pastor Taten Wagner officiating. The family will receive friends at James...
Roy Theodore Chambers
Nov 9, 2023
Roy Theodore Chambers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence in Bartow on November 9, 2023. Services to celebrate his life will be held in his church home, Wadley Baptist Church, at 11:00AM Saturday morning, November 11, 2023 with Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment will be at 2:00PM Sunday, November 12, 2023 in...
William "Paul" Beckworth
Nov 6, 2023
William "Paul" Beckworth, 72, a lifelong resident of the Stapleton/Wrens area, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. Services to celebrate his life will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, November 18, 2023 in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Josh Mosley officiating. The family will receive friends after the service Saturday, the 18th.
Born...
Timothy Andrew Bassett
Nov 5, 2023
Timothy Andrew Bassett, affectionately known to his family as "Bubba," passed away on November 5, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital in Louisville. To celebrate his life, graveside services will be held at 1:00PM Friday, November 10, 2023 in the Wrens Memorial Gardens.
Born on October 27, 1971, in Millen, Tim grew up in Wrens and attended Wrens High School. Timothy's presence...
Joe Thomas Channell
Nov 4, 2023
Joe Thomas Channell, affectionately known as JT to his siblings, nieces and nephews, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, November 4, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM officiated by the Reverends Chad Watkins, Stan Littleton and Ron Dixon. Interment...
Oliver Randolph Gay Jr.
Oct 30, 2023
Oliver Randolph Gay Jr., 88, loving husband of the late Martha Ann Edwards Gay, peacefully entered into his eternity in Heaven Monday, October 30, 2023 at Tennille Retirement Home. Services to celebrate his life will be held in the Wrens Baptist Church Friday, November 3, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. with Dr. Mason Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Wrens...
Eldridge "Bert" Cuthbert Smith, Jr.
Oct 29, 2023
Eldridge "Bert" Cuthbert Smith, Jr., 68, peacefully entered into his eternal rest Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Madison Heights in Evans. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday afternoon, November 2, 2023 in the Wadley City Cemetery with Rev. David Brown officiating. The family will greet friends at James Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday evening, November 1, 2023.
Bert...
Ruby Jean Thompson Holley
Oct 27, 2023
Ruby Jean Thompson Holley, 92, loving wife of the late James “Jimmie” Holley Jr., peacefully entered into her eternity at her daughter’s residence in Carrabelle FL, Friday, October 27, 2023. The family will greet friends at James Funeral Home from 1:30 – 3:00PM, Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Funeral services to celebrate her life will follow at 3:00PM in the James...
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