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Mrs. Margaret S. Herrington

Mrs. Margaret S. Herrington

Jul 3, 2020

Margaret Shingleton Herrington, born July 7, 1955, was the daughter of the late Armenus and Minnie McGee Shingleton. She was a graduate of Lucy C. Laney High of Augusta, GA. She served as a majorette both in Jenkins and Richmond Co. She retired from J&J Midside Company. Margaret enjoyed music and preparing wonderful dishes for her husband whom she married...

Mr. John H. Stephens

Mr. John H. Stephens

Jun 3, 2020

John Henry Stephens, age 71, a United States veteran and resident of Millen, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2020 at Pruitt Health in Augusta, Georgia. Although John grew up in the city of Millen, he spent the majority of his adult life in the city of Newark, NJ where he was a bus and truck driver. John enjoyed...

Kerry Louise Williams

Kerry Louise Williams

May 29, 2020

Kerry Louise Williams was born June 5, 1972 to the late William B. Haynes and Martha Lou Mitchel. She attended Jenkins County school and furthered her education in Job Corps. While there Kerry earned a diploma in culinary arts and certified nursing assistant. Upon receiving her culinary arts diploma, she began to work in her field, but decided to learn...

Mrs. Mamie Lou Wright

Mrs. Mamie Lou Wright

May 29, 2020

Mamie Lou Jackson Wright was born July 8, 1948 to Hettie (Hardy Saulsberry) and Jessie Ruffin. She surrendered her life to Christ at a very young age and was a ambassador for Him! Although Mamie will be sadly missed by her family, her family celebrates Mam's transition to Heaven, as she anxiously awaited to be in God's presence. Mamie often...

Mrs. Roberta P. King

Mrs. Roberta P. King

May 13, 2020

Ms. Roberta Pierce King was born November 22, 1938 to Dan Pierce & Ida Rountree Pierce in Jenkins County. She made her arrival through the Golden Gates on May 13, 2020 at Brentwood Health and Rehab in Waynesboro, GA. She and her late sister, Ms. Susie Pierce were inseparable, now they are together again for always. Happy reunion to them...

Mother Annie Mae Lacue

Mother Annie Mae Lacue

May 12, 2020

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Mr. Walter N. Sapp

Mr. Walter N. Sapp

May 8, 2020

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Mr. Kenneth Sanders

Mr. Kenneth Sanders

Apr 29, 2020

Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Sanders was born in Millen, GA on October 10, 1933 to Viola Sanders. He was the youngest child of five siblings. He was a Millen native and a member of Zion Baptist Church. He loved conversating with various ones, bringing the latest news of the day. He was loved by all who knew him; and, on any...

Martha Lou Mitchell

Martha Lou Mitchell

Apr 28, 2020

Martha Lou Williams Mitchell was born January 4, 1948 to the late Mr. Israel Williams and Mrs. Josephine Lewis Williams. She attended school at Burgess Landrum and later got a diploma of graduation from Christian Correspondence School in Burke County. Martha began to take a liking to industrial work; she became employed at Sunbeam Plant in Waynesboro, GA; there she...

Mr. Cal Vernon Dye

Mr. Cal Vernon Dye

Apr 26, 2020

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Mr. Billy Carrie

Mr. Billy Carrie

Apr 20, 2020

Mr. Billy Carrie Sr. was born on September 15, 1952 in Millen, GA to the late Mr. Lonnie Carrie Williams and Mrs. Thelma Carrie Williams. On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, God's angel whispered, "Come unto me and rest." Billy Carrie Sr. was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior at an...

Mrs. Rosia L. Jenkins

Mrs. Rosia L. Jenkins

Apr 2, 2020

Rosia Lovell Jenkins was born on September 2, 1934 to the late Mr. William Jerome (J.W.) and Mrs. Virginia J. Lovell in Portal, Georgia. She received her education in Portal, GA at the Willow Hill School and later moved to the Florida area until her health failed. Rosia Jenkins departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at her...

Demirio J. Griffin

Demirio J. Griffin

Mar 22, 2020

A Time To Be Born: Demirio Gernard Griffin was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and Joan Griffin on January 19, 1981 in Augusta, GA. A Time To Learn: Demirio spent all his life in Millen, GA where he received his primary and secondary education in the Jenkins County Public School System. He was a graduate of Jenkins County High...

Ms. Bernice Lee Watson

Ms. Bernice Lee Watson

Feb 23, 2020

Ms. Bernice Lee Watson was born on March 18th, 1973 in Augusta, Georgia. She was the daughter of Lula Mae & Johnny Lee Watson. Bernice was schooled in the Jenkins County Public School System. "Black," to know her was to love her; she never met a person she didn't talk trash too. Such a loveable person. "Black" known to us...

Mrs. Elease Brown Wilson

Mrs. Elease Brown Wilson

Feb 19, 2020

Mrs. Elease Wilson, 78, was born on May 5, 1941 in Millen, GA to the late Novell & Daisy Brown; she was the seventh of ten children. Elease attended the Jenkins County School System. Elease work at the Jenkins County Hospital for thirty years. She was married to the late George Wilson, Sr. and to this union six children were...

Ms. Elease Brown Wilson

Ms. Elease Brown Wilson

Feb 19, 2020

Mrs. Elease Wilson, 78, was born on May 5, 1941 in Millen, GA to the late Novell & Daisy Brown; she was the seventh of ten children. Elease attended the Jenkins County School System. Elease work at the Jenkins County Hospital for thirty years. She was married to the late George Wilson, Sr. and to this union six children were...

Mr. Henry Hall Jr.

Mr. Henry Hall Jr.

Feb 10, 2020

Mr. Henry Hall, Jr. was born in Burke County and raised in Jenkins. On Monday, February 10, 2020 he went home to be with his Savior. Shine as he was affectionately called was born on July 4, 1935. He attended Burgess Landrum School and graduated with a Basketball Scholarship to Savannah State College. He lived a simple life, enjoying what...

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