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Mr. Phil Walker Slocumb age 69, of Dublin passed away on Sunday August 2, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. Born in Monticello, Florida, he was the son of the late Marvin Walker and Susie Ophelia Wilbanks Slocumb. Mr Slocumb was retired. Survivors include Son; William Slocumb of Hapeville Ga, Daughter; Ashley Slocumb of Dublin, Ga, Granddaughter; Freya Marie Fleming of Dublin Ga, Sisters; Laverne Wilkerson of Rebecca, Jeannie Wilkerson of Rebecca, Nell Horner of Brook...sville Fl, And several nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by a Son; Michael Slocumb, Sister; Helen Targonski and Brother; Raymond Walker Slocumb. Private Funeral Services were held in South Georgia. Burke Memorial Funeral Home of Waynesboro in charge of arrangements. See more

Henri Jean Daniel Henri Jean Daniel, 90, entered into rest on August 3, 2020 at Bethany Nursing Home in Millen. Jean was born in Swainsboro on April 2, 1930 to Ellie Garfield Hayslip and Nancy Lumley Hayslip. She was a long time resident of Waynesboro, and a former employee of Burke County Hospital and Raggedy Ann and Andy Day Care Center where she became known as Ms. Jean. She loved and spent time with many children in Burke County.... She loved her church and was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Waynesboro, where she served as communion steward for many years. Jean out-lived her two sisters, Joy Brooks, and Jackie Warren, and brother E.G. Hayslip. She is survived by her three children; Ellie Daniel, Jill DuMars and Carlton Daniel; six grandchildren, Olivia Mourfield, Joshua DuMars, Heather Daniel, Ashlyn Daniel, Kanon Daniel, and Nancy Daniel; three great grandchildren, Aubrey Marvin, Jordy DuMars, and Phoenix DuMars. Visitation will be held at Burke Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 5th from 5-7 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Magnolia Cemetery on Thursday, August 6th at 10 a.m. Honorary pallbearers will be The Scrap Gresham Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church. The Reverend Isaac Salgado of First Methodist Church in Waynesboro will officiate. Burke Memorial Funeral Home And George DeLoach are in charge of funeral arrangements.

Phil Walker Slocumb age 69, of Dublin passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Fair view Park Hospital in Dublin. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Burke Memorial Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

John Wayland Hamilton, age 77, of Waynesboro, Georgia passed on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at The Gardens in Statesboro, GA. A native of Durham, NC he was the son of the late Alvin Willis Hamilton and Allene Hornaday Hamilton. He is also preceded in death by brothers Bill Hamilton and Charles Hamilton. John attended Durham High School, Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC where he received a BS degree in Biology. He also attended West Georgia College in Carrollton, GA and U...niversity of Georgia in Athens where he received a Six Year Degree in Guidance and Counseling. John is survived by his wife of 55 years Carolyn Evans Hamilton, his brothers Martin (late wife Beverly), Robert (Barbara), sister-in-law Clara Vanderbilt, his son Robert Kirk Hamilton (Kimber) of Texas, son David Allen Hamilton (special friend Teresa Loren) of Waynesboro, daughter Susan Elizabeth Hamilton of Waynesboro. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Sidney Hamilton of Texas, Daniel Hamilton, Sarah Hamilton, Matthew Hamilton, Isaac Hamilton, mother Vanessa Hamilton and Cole Bohannon. And is also survived by many nieces and nephews. John had taught in Griffin, GA, was a school guidance counselor in Sandersville, GA, and retired from the Burke County School System having taught at Waynesboro High School, Burke County Comprehensive High School, and Burke County Middle School. He also taught at Augusta Technical College. He worked part - time for The True Citizen for several years. John dearly loved his church and church family. He sang in the chancel choir for many years. He also sang with The Homegrown Band. He was also a member of the Methodist Men and The Tom Horne Sunday School Class. He was the Church Historian, and also served on the Board of Directors. He was a member of The Waynesboro Rotary Club and The Jaycees. A memorial service will be held under the historic oak tree on the Waynesboro First United Methodist Church lawn on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 2:00 pm. The Reverend Jim Emery will officiate with Reverend Isaac Salgado and Reverend Sam Wilder assisting. The family request that all those attending please wear a mask. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Memorial Committee of Waynesboro FUMC, PO Box 420, Waynesboro, GA 30830. Burke Memorial Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements. See more

John W. Hamilton, age 77, of Waynesboro passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at The Gardens at Southern Manor in Statesboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.