Loyd Hamilton McWaters, 79, a resident of Columbus, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Good Hope Cemetery in Pike County, Ala., with Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana directing arrangements. Mr. McWaters is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be made at www.johnsongeorgiana.com.