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Warren Kirkus
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home
Warren Kirkus
Updated: Jun 14, 2019, 1:34 PM
Published: Jun 14, 2019, 1:25 PM

Warren Kirkus, of Salem Community, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the age of 94. Mr. Kirkus was a faithful member of Salem United Methodist Church and a former board member of Salem Campground. With a hard work ethic and unrelenting drive, he successfully formed and was the owner and operator of Warren Kirkus, Builder, a residential construction company for quality-built homes. Mr. Kirkus had many hobbies which included camping, traveling to visit with family, and not surprisingly, woodworking – making specialty furniture and toys he crafted for his beloved grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Elizabeth (Chambers) Kirkus; great-grandson, Jackson Kirkus; parents, Charlie Miles and Celia Kate (Miller) Kirkus; sister, Allene Treadwell; and brothers, Jack Kirkus, Carlton Kirkus, Leroy Kirkus. 

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Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Mark Buchheim of Jasper, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Randy Kirkus and Betty Covington of Berkeley Lake, GA; grandchildren, David Kirkus, Nicole Wiley, Troup Kirkus; great-grandchildren, Warren, Alexis, Miles, Abraham, Addison, Clayton, Charlie, Grant, and one soon-to-be-expected; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Graveside Service for Mr. Kirkus will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 17 at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3962 Salem Road, in Covington, with the Rev. Carol Standard officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family, from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 16 at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests for memorial donations to be made to: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, Attention: Karen Lindsey, 2302 Parklake Drive NE, Suite 110, Atlanta, GA 30345-2898.
Obituary: Rev. Thomas Halliburton Johnson, Sr.
Rev. Thomas Halliburton Johnson, Sr.
Published: Mar 17, 2025, 5:53 PM

The Rev. Thomas Halliburton Johnson, Sr. of Oxford, Georgia, died January 19, 2025, age 95 1/2. 

A graduate of Emory University, as a United Methodist minister from 1950 to 1994, he served the following appointments: Carrollton First as associate pastor; then these South Georgia congregations: Martha Bowan (Macon); Alpha (Bloomingdale)/Meldrim; White Bluff (Savannah); Baxley First/Graham; Park Avenue (Valdosta); Statesboro First; Perry. As superintendent he served the Thomasville District, Epworth by the Sea/St Simons Island, and the Waycross District. As a retired supply pastor, he then served Mansfield UMC. 

In retirement, the Johnsons moved to Mrs. Johnson’s homeplace in Oxford, Georgia where they were active at Allen Memorial UMC, continued and expanded W.A. Carlton’s muscadine vineyards and camellias, and planted new patches of daylilies, blueberries, irises, roses, blackberries, and more. He became an active member of The Kiwanis Club, Covington, and they were both active in the Oxford Historical Cemetery non-profit and more. 

Rev. Johnson was preceded in death by wife, Emmie Stewart Carlton Johnson; parents, George M. & Louise H. Johnson; older siblings, George, Jr. & Betsy J. Carter; and in-laws, W.A. & Annie Lou B. Carlton. He is survived by three children - Tom, Jr. of Pine Mountain, Nancy (Jeff) of N. Hall, & Betsy (John) of Roswell - six grandchildren - Melissa (Ryan), Russell, Jesse (Shay), Emmy (Micah), Evan, & Thomas III (C’Lee) - & three g-grandchildren: Caleb, Noah & Jude - five nieces and nephews & numerous great nieces and nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: Epworth by the Sea, St Simons Island, The Methodist Home for Children and Youth, Macon, The Vashti Center, Thomasville, The Open Door Community House, Columbus, The League of the Good Samaritan, Magnolia Manor, Americus. Addresses can easily located on those websites. Please, NO Flowers.