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William "Bill" V. Means II
Apr 11, 2024
William Venus Means II (Bill) passed away in his home in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, April 11 at the age of 85. Bill is survived by wife, Donna White Means and children, William Venus Means III of Athens, GA (Donna), Bradley Dean Means of Augusta, GA (Juli), and Robert Hanbury Means of Evergreen, CO. He leaves 8 grandchildren: Will Means,...
Mary Beachum
May 3, 2024
Mrs. Mary McCamy Beachum passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at the age of 78 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Mr. Edward N. Beachum for 23 years. Mrs. Beachum was a native of Lindale, Ga, near Rome, and lived several places before returning to Rome, Ga where she became a librarian. After her husband’s passing,...
Col. Gordon H. Fair, USAF (Ret.)
May 3, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 3, 2024, Colonel Gordon Hamilton Fair, 90, was born on February 28, 1934, the son of Noah H. and Ara K. Fair.
He graduated from Mainland High School, Daytona Beach, FL (1952) and with honors from the University of Florida (1956) when he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States...
Warren Frank "Wink" Jenkins, Jr.
May 1, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Mr. Warren Frank “Wink” Jenkins, Jr., 87, loving husband of fifty years to Mrs. Barbara “Bobbie” Hamilton Jenkins.
Wink was born in Vidalia, Georgia, and was a resident of Augusta most of his adult life. Wink attended and graduated from the Darlington School in Rome, Georgia. He was also a...
Ellen Merry
Apr 30, 2024
Ellen Callaway Merry, age 94, passed away on April 30, 2024 in Martinez, Georgia. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Throughout her life, her family and friends have been blessed by the many ways she has demonstrated her love through beautiful and creative gifts and by her faithful presence, care and kindness.
Ellen was born on February 19,...
Angela Kuhlke
Apr 30, 2024
Angela Kuhlke
Mary Angela Kuhlke, 80, wife of the late Frederick Hamilton Kuhlke, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
A native of Gordon, Georgia, “Angie” was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edgar David Strange. Prior to early graduation from Wilkinson County High School, Angie was crowned Miss Wilkinson County. She was admitted to...
Edeltraud "Trudy" Ball
Apr 29, 2024
Blythe, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, April 29, 2024, Mrs. Edeltraud “Trudy” Ball, 85, loving wife of the late Donald Henry Ball.
Family members include her children: Barbara Spitek, Linda Ball, Jonathan Ball (Kimberly); grandchildren: Bradley Spitek (Angela), Rebecca Diggins (Matt), Anna Grace Ball; great grandchildren: Emilia Diggins and Theo Diggins, Evangeline Spitek and Richter Spitek. Trudy is also...
Dorothy "Dottie" Shockley
Apr 28, 2024
Dorothy (Dottie) Ellen Porch Shockley, 89, entered into rest on April 28, 2024, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her late husband Richard L. (Dick) Shockley. She is survived by her son, Stephen Shockley of Martinez, Ga, daughter in law, Debra L Shockley and granddaughters Lindsey Shockley (son Dayton), Caitlin & Barrett Gilham (Daughters Blair & Riley May)...
Frank P. Hadwin, Sr.
Apr 28, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, April 28, 2024, Mr. Frank Padgett Hadwin, Sr., 93, husband of nearly 68 years to the late Mrs. Helen L. Hadwin.
Frank was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1948 and retired as supervisor of Industrial Engineering Department at King Mill after more...
R. Karey Smith
Apr 27, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024, R. Karey Smith, 64, a longtime Augusta resident.
For many years, Karey proudly worked as a maintenance supervisor with Greenwood, Inc. In his spare time, Karey enjoyed driving his Corvette around town and watching his Georgia Bulldogs dominate college football in the fall. Karey was a loving and devoted husband,...
David P. McDuffee
Apr 26, 2024
David Perry McDuffee, 94, passed away peacefully Friday, April 26, 2024 in Augusta, GA.
He was born May 6, 1929, in Henderson, NC to the late Florence and Daniel McDuffee. David attended Davidson College and received a direct commission in the US Army in 1954. After separating from the Army after 10 years, he became a stockbroker in Fayetteville, NC. He...
Major David Lee Burrier, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Apr 25, 2024
Augusta, GA - Major David Lee Burrier, 37, loving husband of Hunter Johnson Burrier, entered into rest on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
David was born in Thurmont, Maryland, on May 8, 1986. He had an active childhood and attended Catoctin High School, where he played football and lacrosse. Upon graduation, he attended The Citadel and earned a degree in Civil Engineering...
Josh Padgett
Apr 25, 2024
Entered rest on Thursday, April 25, 2024, Joshua Lawrence Padgett, 46, loving husband of Oana Padgett.
Josh was a native of Memphis, TN and earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Memphis. He loved baseball and even pitched in college. He served in the United States Army for 6 years and was deployed in Iraq. He worked as...
Gloria M. Reeves
Apr 24, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 24, 2024, Gloria Maxine Reeves, 92, wife of the late William Reeves.
Gloria was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. She was a member of Abilene Baptist Church. Gloria worked as a clerk at University Hospital. She enjoyed gardening and formerly served as a garden club rose judge. Gloria was a loving...
Kurt Huttar
Apr 22, 2024
Martinez, GA – Kurt Arthur Huttar, 60, of Martinez GA, entered into rest at his residence on Monday, April 22, 2024.
Kurt was born on January 24, 1964, in Ithaca, New York, to John and Nancy Huttar. His education took him from Falls Mountain High in Langdon, New Hampshire, to The American School in Cairo, Egypt, concluding at Trumansburg High in Trumansburg, New...
Jason Michael Greiner
Apr 22, 2024
Spartanburg, SC – Entered into rest on Monday, April 22, 2024, Jason Michael “Jay” Greiner, 38.
Jay was born in Flemington, New Jersey before moving to Augusta. He was a graduate of Georgia Southern and received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from St. Augustine University. Jay loved Jesus, God’s creation, and God’s word. He enjoyed Christian music which touched his soul....
James M. Perry
Apr 22, 2024
Augusta, GA- James Morris Perry, 84, entered into rest Monday, April 22, 2024, loving husband of the late Karin H. Perry.
James was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army and retired after serving over 20 years. James was a Dietician and worked at Gracewood and Georgia Regional retiring after 20 years as Director of Food...
Marion LeBlanc
Apr 21, 2024
Augusta, GA – Marion A. LeBlanc, wife of the late Leon Louis LeBlanc, was born on April 18, 1925 entered into rest on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was also fondly called Nanny, Grandma and Yoo-Hoo by her many grand and great grandchildren.
Mrs. LeBlanc was a native of Masenna, NY. She was an Army wife, a stay-at-home mom, a volunteer...
David Jason Ewing
Apr 21, 2024
Evans, GA – SPC. (Ret.) David Jason Ewing, 49, a proud veteran of the United States Army entered into eternal rest on April 21, 2024 in Evans, GA. He was born on November 7, 1974 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents Gary Eugene Ewing, (deceased) and Tamera Sue Ewing. He grew up in Orlando, Florida where he attended Rollins College and later graduated from Helms College...
Chris Zeigler
Apr 20, 2024
On April 20th, 2024, Chris Zeigler, 63, left his earthly home and now is resting in the arms of his savior Jesus. He was a Charter Member of West Acres Baptist Church where he served in many areas over the years. He always had a smile on his face and loved his family, friends, and Jesus deeply. He was affectionately...
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