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Page 6 — Wednesday, September 15, 2021 The True Citizen
OBITUARIES
Mark Alan Grogan
Glynn Bassett
Willie James Walker
Mark Alan Grogan, 48, of Charlotte, NC, passed away
Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was born in Augusta, GA
on June 30,1973. He was a star
athlete at Edmund Burke Acad
emy where he played football,
basketball, baseball, and ran
track. He proudly attended the
University of Georgia and, al
though he graduated in 1996, he
remained a fervent Georgia fan.
After graduation, Alan worked
at Olympic High School as a
teacher and a football coach.
His love of sports led him to
be named the youngest Athletic
Director in the state of North
Carolina. He continued his career at Waddell High School,
Providence High School and Ardrey Kell High School.
He transitioned into the business world and quickly ad
vanced to the role of Regional Director at Aramark Health
care. Despite difficult hours and stress of this line of work,
Alan never complained and relentlessly worked until the job
was done. He did not accept less than his best effort in any
job, conversation, or conflict. He did similar work at Sodexo
and ended his career at Morrison, where he earned the respect
and love of anyone who met him.
Alan had many gifts and talents. He was determined,
competitive, hard-working, and dedicated to his family. He
coached his children not only in sports but also in life. He
was a man of principle and instilled those values through his
words and actions. Some of which include faith, hard work,
and commitment. He showed integrity, stood up for what he
believed in, and served without recognition. He was generous
and loved to celebrate through thoughtful gifts and acts. He
was intentional about creating memories through his family's
shared love of Disney, sports, and Georgia football. He was
a member of Carmel Baptist Church and was always eager
to share his faith with others. He was often found reading his
Bible, writing notes of encouragement, and talking to God.
He was loved by many and there is comfort in knowing his
legacy will live through the hearts of his children and the
many other lives that he touched.
A funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sep
tember 11,2021 at Carmel Baptist Church Matthews, 1145
Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews, NC 28105.
A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, Septem
ber 13,2021 at the First Baptist Church of Waynesboro, 853
N. Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA, 30830. Burial followed
in Burke Memorial Gardens.
Alan is survived by his mother, Marie Holton Grogan; two
sons, Hunter Grogan and Walker Grogan; daughter, Bailey
Grogan; sister, Wanda Shryock (Matthew); nephew, Jacob
Shryock; grandmother, Marine Holton; three uncles, Kenneth
Grogan, Wayne Holton (Samantha), and Jimmy Holton (Ge
neva) ; seven cousins, Dana Smelt, Amy Watts, Kelly Warren,
Kim Maddox, Jim Holton, Jennifer Gay, Nicole Highsmith;
the mother of his children, Kristi Grogan; and special friends,
Kara Ruth King and Kara Grace King.
He is preceded in death by his father, Early Monroe Grogan
Jr., paternal grandparents, Early Monroe Grogan, Sr. and
Stella Grogan, maternal grandfather, J.C. Holton, maternal
great grandmother, Laura Godbee, Uncle Larry Grogan and
Aunt Sylvia Grogan.
Memorial contributions in Alan’s memory may be made
to the mission outreach of the University of Georgia, or the
mission outreach, “Send Relief’ of the Southern Baptist Con
vention. Money for these memorials should be sent to First
Baptist Church, 853 N Liberty St, Waynesboro, GA 30830,
and designated either, “BCM @ UGA” or “Send Relief’.
Please sign our online guest
book at www.deloachfuneral-
homes.com.
DeLoach-McKerley-
Prescott Funeral Home, 220
East 6th Street, Waynesboro,
GA 30830
James Luke
Mr. James Luke, age 78, of Hephzibah, Georgia, departed
his earthly life on September 12, 2021. Graveside Services
will be held Saturday, Sep
tember 18, 2021, 10:00 a.m.
at McElmurray Spring Branch
Baptist Church Cemetery, 677
Spring Branch Church Road,
Waynesboro, GA 30830.
Visitation for the immediate
family will be held Friday, Sep
tember 17,2021 from 2:00-3:00
p.m. at Phinazee and Son Fu
neral Home, 404 West 8th Street,
Waynesboro, Georgia 30830.
His loving and devoted family
will cherish his memories.
Phinazee and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the services
for Mr. James Luke.
Due to the pandemic, a mask will
be required and social distancing will
be reinforced at the funeral home and
the graveside service. We ask that you
adhere to the CDC guidelines.
CHANCE & HYDRICK
Reuben Chance ■ Phil Hydrick
Locally Owned & Operated
706.790.8567
www.chanceandhydrick.com
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Perkins - Glynn Bassett, age 68, passed away on Tuesday,
September 7, 2021, at Jenkins County Hospital in Millen,
Ga. He was born in Jenkins
County, Ga. to the late Vernon
Loreen Bassett. He was a retired
lineman superintendent, having
worked for Planters Electric Co.
for 44 years. He was a member
of Dry Branch Baptist Church,
where he was a deacon. He was
also on the Board of Directors
for Planters Electric Co., was a
member of Horse Creek Hunting
Club and Alexander Hunting
Club.
Survivors: Wife of 46 lov
ing years: Gail McClain Bassett of Perkins; daughters and
son-in-law: Jennifer & Wayne Rich of Millen and Michelle
Bassett (Andy Owens) of Perkins; son: Glynn Bassett, Jr. of
Perkins; sister: Mary Ann B. Saxon of Perkins; mother-in-
law: Mrs. Alvin McClain of Alexander; sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law: A1 & Louise McClain, Gerald Ann Clayton,
Mark McClain and Johnny & Karen Lovett, all of Alexander;
grandchildren: Darcy Rich and Tyler Rich, both of Millen;
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was Friday, September 10,2021, from 3:00 p.m.
until 4:00 p.m. at the Dry Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, Septem
ber 10, 2021 at Dry Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with
Rev. Tim Fields and Rev. Brad Boynton officiating. Burial
followed.
Pallbearers were Ray Boynton, Roger Saxon, Dean Brin
son, Jet Wilson, Phil Rhodes and Jimmy Johnson. Honorary
pallbearers were the board of directors, employees, staff and
retirees of Planters Electric Co.
Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of
all arrangements, www.thompsonstricklandwaters.com
Mrs. Rebecca Ward
Keshauna Danielle Bolden
Key’Aundrya Devon Gillette
Mr. Key’Aundrya Devon Gillette, age 29, bom May 31,
1992, of Sardis, Georgia, departed his earthly life on September
6, 2021. Graveside Services will
be held Saturday, September 18,
2021, 2:00 p.m. at Lovett Cem
etery, Stoney Bluff Road, Girard,
GA 30426.
Visitation for the immediate
family will be held Friday, Sep
tember 17, 2021 from 5:00-6:00
p.m. at Phinazee and Son Fu
neral Home, 404 West 8th Street,
Waynesboro, Georgia 30830.
His loving and devoted family
will cherish his memories.
Phinazee and Son Funeral
Home is in charge of the services for Mr. Key’Aundrya Devon
Gillette.
Due to the pandemic, a mask will
be required and social distancing will
be reinforced at the funeral home and
the graveside service. We ask that you
adhere to the CDC guidelines.
DeLoach
McKerley-Prescott
FUNERAL HOME
Mrs. Rebecc a Ward, age 61, of Midville, Georgia, departed
her earthly life on September 10, 2021. Graveside Services
will be held Sunday, September
19, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at Clear
Spring Baptist Church Cemetery,
1813 Old Wadley Road, Mid
ville, G A 30441.
Visitation for the immediate
family will be held Saturday,
September 18, 2021 from 4:00-
5:00 p.m. at Phinazee and Son
Funeral Home, 404 West 8th
Street, Waynesboro, Georgia
30830.
Her loving and devoted family
will cherish her memories.
Phinazee and Son Funeral
Home is in charge of the services for Mrs. Rebecca Ward.
Due to the pandemic, a mask will
be required and social distancing will
be reinforced at the funeral home and
the graveside service. We ask that you
adhere to the CDC guidelines.
PHINAZEE & SON
Ms. Keshauna Danielle Bolden, age 36, of Augusta, Geor
gia, departed her earthly life on September 9,2021. Funeral
Services will be held Sunday,
September 19, 2021, 3:00 p.m.
at New Zion Apostolic Church,
1640 Olive Road, Augusta, GA
30904. Interment will be held at
Mount Olive Memorial Gardens,
3666 Deans Bridge Road, Hep
hzibah, GA 30815.
Visitation for the immediate
family will be held Saturday,
September 18, 2021 from 1:00-
2:00 p.m. at Phinazee and Son
Funeral Home, 404 West 8th Street, Waynesboro, Georgia
30830.
Her loving and devoted family will cherish her memories.
Phinazee and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the services
for Ms. Keshauna Danielle Bolden.
Due to the pandemic, a mask will
be required and social distancing will
be reinforced at the funeral home, the
church and the interment. We ask that
you adhere to the CDC guidelines.
PHINAZEE & SON
Mr. Willie James Walker, age 59, of Augusta, Georgia,
departed his earthly life on September 6, 2021. Graveside
Services will be held Saturday,
September 18,2021,12:00 noon
at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist
Church Cemetery, Stoney Bluff
Road, Girard, GA 30426.
Visitation for the immedi
ate family will be held Friday,
September 17,2021 from 10:00-
11:00 a.m. and public viewing
will be held from 4:00-6:00
p.m. at Phinazee and Son Fu
neral Home, 404 West 8th Street,
Waynesboro, Georgia 30830.
His loving and devoted family
will cherish his memories.
Phinazee and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the services
for Mr. Willie James Walker.
Due to the pandemic, a mask will
be required and social distancing will
be reinforced at the funeral home and
the graveside service. We ask that you
adhere to the CDC guidelines.
PHINAZEE & SON
Phillip Baxley
Mr. Phillip Baxley, age 73, of Augusta, Georgia, departed his
earthly life on September 7, 2021. A private memorial service
will be held Saturday, September
25, 2021, 11:00 a.m. His loving
and devoted family will cherish his
memories.
Phinazee and Son Funeral Home
is in charge of the services for Mr.
Phillip Baxley.
Due to the pandemic, a mask
will be required and social distanc
ing will be
reinforced at
the memorial
service. We
ask that you
adhere to the
CDC guidelines.
PHINAZEE & SON
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McKerley-Prescott
FUNERAL HOME
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220 East 6th Street - P.0. Box 595
Waynesboro, GA 30830
706-554-3531
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Val Prescott, Steve Sirmons, Jason McKerley
Burke Memorial Funeral Home
www.burkememorial.com
“A Home oj Dependable Service”
842 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA
Jane and George DeLoach
706-833-9867 or 706-551-5100
“A Family Tradition
Since 1919”
Phinazee and Son
Funeral Home
Funeral Director\Embalmer
Kelsey M. Phinazee
Manager- Crystal M. Preston
Assistant Manager
Almari K. Phinazee
PHINAZEE & SON
404 W 8th St,
Waynesboro, GA 30830
www.Phinazeesonfh.com