All Obituaries

Miss Jacqueline McClendon, 77, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Satilla Memorial Hospital in Waycross, GA.  A public memorial service will tentatively be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Hazzard Hill Cemetery, 905 Central Ave, Waycross, GA 31501. Please keep the family in prayer during this difficult time. Services of care and comfort entrusted to the caring professionals of Fluker Funeral Home 985 Ossie Davis Parkway, Waycross, Georgia...

Sis. Sylvia E. Johnson Hill was born on February 6, 1948 in Waycross, Georgia to the late Deacon William R. Johnson Sr. and Mrs. Alberta Staten Johnson. She received her formal education from the public school system of Waycross, Georgia and graduated from Center High School in 1966. She also attended Savannah State University. After college Mrs. Hill worked as a secretary for several years for the Waycross School System. Mrs. Hill was the first Black Female to work for the City of Waycross...

Deacon Joesph Columbus Weldon Myles slipped quietly away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Aspire Rehabilitation Center, Jacksonville, FL. He was born on February 4, 1961, in Pierce County, Georgia to the late Professor Walter and Earnestine Myles, Sr. He was the six of eight children: three brothers (Walter Jr. who preceded him death) Frank, Willie and five sisters, Joyce, Jackie, Roberta, Ardrelle, and Dorothy. Deacon Myles attended elementary and high school in Pierce County,...

Mr. Herbert Talmadge Core Jr. left his earthly home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida.  TALMADGE HERBERT “FREIGHT” CORE, JR., WAS BORN ON MAY 20, 1942, IN FARGO GEORGIA TO THE LATE TALMADGE AND INEZ CORE. HE ATTENDED THE LOCL SCHOOLS IN GEORGIA AND GRADUATED FROM CLINCH COUNTY HIGH. HE STAYED IN FARGO WORKING FOR HIS DAD BEFORE ENLISTING IN THE ARMY. WHERE HE SERVED ONLY A SHORT PERIOD AFTER BEING INJURED AND HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED. TALMADGE...

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in...

Mother Bessie Lee Gipson Lewis left her earthly home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Waycross, GA. She was born on June 19, 1922, in Overton, Texas to the late Moses and Ameila Starr-Gipson.   A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in the Fluker Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Waresboro Cemetery, Pineview Church Road, Waycross, GA 31503  Services of care and comfort entrusted to the caring professionals of Fluker Funeral Home 985...

Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Lee Sumner left her earthly home on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Waycross, GA. Family and friends are being received at the home of her sister Mrs. Eloise Lee at 1413 Colley Street, Waycross, GA.  Dorothy Sumner, born on April 16, 1948, to the beloved Issac Lee Sr. and Janie R. Lee, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. Raised in Waycross, Ware County, Dorothy was a pillar of strength and affection as a mother, daughter,...

1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;     Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2 Oliver Paul Miller was born May 14, 1938, in Folkston, Georgia to Rosie McNair Miller and P.J. Miller. He attended the public school system of Homerville, GA. He was employed with the Kennedy Timber Service for 50 years until his health failed. He was a hard,...

Diane was born in Waycross, GA.  on February 3, 1950, daughter of the late Taylor Harris, Sr., and Marguerita Mincey Harris. She transitioned from labor to reward early Wednesday morning January 31, 2024, at Memorial Satilla Health. Diane received her education from the Waycross school system. Her work experience included social work with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Program Assistant with the Pontiac Area Urban League. Diann’s work and personal reward...

SGT Kennedy Ladon Sanders  – In the face of tragedy, the timeless words of Proverbs 31 resonate profoundly as we reflect on the life of SGT Kennedy Ladon Sanders. At the tender age of 24, Sanders exemplified the virtues described in this biblical passage, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew her. Proverbs 31:10 declares, “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” In the tapestry of her character, SGT Sanders embodied...