Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Washington, GA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Washington, GA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Agnes Mckenzie Tiller

Agnes Mckenzie Tiller

Jan 20, 2020

Agnes McKenzie Tiller, 95, of Washington, Georgia, widow of Ira Quincy Tiller entered into eternal rest Monday, January 20, 2020. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun Street at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service in the Downtown Chapel....

Jack Duane White

Jack Duane White

Jan 19, 2020

Mr. Jack Duane White, 67, of Thomson Rd., Washington, Ga., entered into Heaven on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at his residence. Mr. White was born on July 15, 1952, to Estil “Ed” and Glenda Edmunds White, who preceded him in death.He spent the majority of his life in Wilkes County, Georgia; however, during his childhood, he also lived in Stuttgart,...

Thomas Fortson Darby

Thomas Fortson Darby

Jan 15, 2020

Thomas Fortson Darby, 67, of Norwalk, Connecticut passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Thomas was born in Washington, Georgia on January 30, 1952 to the late Robert Milton and Mary Fortson Darby. Thomas always had a keen eye for the arts. From an early age, music, fashion, dance, drawing, painting and interior design consumed him. Upon graduation from Washington...

Sarah Frances Fendley

Sarah Frances Fendley

Jan 14, 2020

Ms. Sara Frances Chafin Fendley, 91, of Rayle, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Ms. Fendley was born in Oglethorpe County and had lived most of her life in Wilkes County.She was the daughter of the late Tuck Irvin Chafin and Sallie Sue Patton Chafin, was the widow of John Bob Fendley, and was a machine operator...

Viola Mccant Ellington

Viola Mccant Ellington

Jan 12, 2020

Ms. Minnie Viola McCant Ellington, 77, of Crawfordville, passed away Sunday morning, January 12, 2020, at her residence. Ms. Ellington was born in Baldwin County and had lived in Taliaferro County since 1980.She was the daughter of the late Rowel Albert McCant and Eunice Etheridge McCant.She was the wife of the late William Ellington, and was a store manager as...

Charles Hoyt Griffin

Charles Hoyt Griffin

Jan 5, 2020

Mr. Charles (Charlie) Hoyt Griffin, 91, of Lexington Ave. in Washington, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Wills Memorial Hospital. Mr. Griffin was born in Hart County and had lived in Wilkes County for about 65 years.He was the son of the late Hoyt Griffin and Virginia Chester Griffin Bruce, and was the husband of Patricia Anthony Griffin.He was...

Deborah Denard Prince

Deborah Denard Prince

Jan 2, 2020

Ms. Deborah Carol Denard Prince, 65, of Bootleggers Lane, passed away early Thursday morning at Harper’s Personal Care Home in Washington.Deborah was born in Atlanta, but had lived in Wilkes County most of her life. She was the daughter of Darden and Louise Denard, and had worked at Clarke-Schwebel for about 20 years during her working career.Deborah dearly loved her...

James Robert Ray

James Robert Ray

Dec 30, 2019

Mr. James Robert “Bobby” Ray, Sr., 79, of Sandy Cross Rd. In Washington, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Ray was born in Barnett, Ga., and was the son of the late Otis Ray and Anna Roth Ray Yearwood.He was an auto mechanic, having worked at the Wills Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in Washington for a number of...

Willie Mack Stone

Willie Mack Stone

Dec 27, 2019

Mr. Willie Mack “Paw Paw” Stone, 74, of Tignall, passed away Friday evening in Washington. Mr. Stone was born in Dothan, Alabama, and had lived in this community for about 40 years.He was the son of the late, Henry S. and Dollie May Berry Stone.He was the widower of Penny Meek Stone, and owned his own dry-wall hanging business for...

Evelyn Jeanette Price

Evelyn Jeanette Price

Dec 19, 2019

Mrs. Evelyn Jeanette Driggers Price, 58, of Tignall, passed away on Thursday, December 19. 2019, at Augusta University Medical Center. Jeanette was born in Sumter, S.C., and had lived in our community for about 47 years.She was the daughter of Charlie and Odessa Driggers, and was the wife of Virgil “Buddy” Price.She was a housewife/homemaker, and fiercely loved her family...

Michael Eric Thornton

Michael Eric Thornton

Dec 11, 2019

Mr. Michael Eric Thornton, 46, of Colbert, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Mr. Thornton was born in Augusta, and had lived in Wilkes County most of his life.He was the husband of Brandy Ingram Thornton, was a truck driver, and was a member of the ATHS (American Truck Historical Society).Eric attended the Washington Presbyterian Church. He is survived by...

Pauline Carol Burt

Pauline Carol Burt

Dec 8, 2019

Ms. Pauline Carol Burt, 76, of Brunswick, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 8, 2019, at the Southeast Medical Center in Brunswick. She was born in Washington on December 28, 1942. Carol, aka Moon, was known as a beautiful, kind, and loving person. She was the daughter of the late Addison M. and Louise Dunnaway Burt.She graduated from Washington-Wilkes High School,...

Mazel Lindsey Wolfe

Mazel Lindsey Wolfe

Dec 1, 2019

Mazel Lindsey Wolfe, 93, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 1, 2019.Anxiously awaiting this homecoming was her loving husband, Johnnie Wolfe; Daddy and Mama, Arch and Lillian Guin Lindsey; beloved daughter, Joyce Wolfe Moore; brother, George Willie Lindsey; big sister, Algia Lindsey Rector; favorite cousin, Lounelle (Sister) Lindsey Austin; and a host of...

Flora Ann Dunnaway Mcgill

Flora Ann Dunnaway Mcgill

Nov 28, 2019

Mrs. Flora Ann Dunnaway McGill, 84, of N. By-Pass Rd. W., passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the Southern Manor Senior Living facility in Washington. Mrs. McGill was born in Washington, GA, and had lived here all of her life.She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Martha Turpin Dunnaway, and was the wife of Sam Clary McGill.She...

Laura Connely

Laura Connely

Nov 27, 2019

the Celebration of Life for Laura Connely on Saturday, March 14, 2020, has been postponed by the family due to the Corona Virus scare, and will likely be announced at a later date.

Alice M. Thornton

Alice M. Thornton

Nov 22, 2019

Mrs. Alice Martin Thornton, 64, of Sandy Cross Rd. in Crawfordville, passed away Friday. November 22, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at the Sandy Cross Baptist Church with Rev. John Autry and Rev. Larry Davison officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday morning at Sandy Cross Baptist Church for one hour...

Debbie Pruitt Capley

Debbie Pruitt Capley

Nov 22, 2019

Ms. Debbie Leigh Pruitt Capley, 61, of Lincolnton Rd. in Washington, Ga., passed away Friday morning, November 22, 2019. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 30, 2019, at 1:00 PM at the Providence Pentecostal Church in Greenwood, SC. Ms. Capley was born in Greenwood, SC, and had lived in Washington, Ga. about 3 years. She was the daughter of...

James Marshall Sherrer

James Marshall Sherrer

Nov 17, 2019

Mr. James Marshall Sherrer, 84, of Rayle, passed away Sunday evening, November 17, 2019, at his home. Mr. Sherrer was born in Rayle and had lived there all of his life.He was the son of the late James Glover Sherrer and Annie Sue Bridges Sherrer, and was the husband of the late Mablean Smith Sherrer.He was the owner/operator of Sherrer’s...

Nancy Swann Barker

Nancy Swann Barker

Nov 8, 2019

Mrs. Nancy Swann Barker, 93, of Watkinsville, entered into rest Friday evening, November 8, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Watkinsville, Ga. Mrs. Barker was born February 9, 1926, in Rayle, Ga.She was the daughter of Paul L. and Nannie Sue Maxwell Swann, and was the wife of the late Earl Vondis Barker.Mrs. Barker was a secretary for many...

Dorothy Silvey Roth

Dorothy Silvey Roth

Oct 23, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Silvey Roth, 87, of Washington, entered into rest Wednesday evening, October 23, 2019, at Tignall House Assisted Living. Mrs. Roth was born April 25, 1932, in Rayle, Ga.She was the daughter of Terry and Fannie Mae Griffith Silvey, and was the wife of the late Wyman F. Roth.Mrs. Roth was a homemaker and kept children in her home...

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