Obituaries

Jan 19, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Giesey November 21, 1938 – January 18, 2025 

Gretchen (Schilling) Giesey August 10, 1938 – June 26, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Giesey, 86, and his beloved wife, Gretchen (Schilling) Giesey, 86, both of Evans, Georgia, passed away over the past seven months.

Tom was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Wilbur Edward Giesey and Dorothy Held, and spent his early years in York,...

Feb 4, 2025

Feb 2, 2025

Feb 2, 2025

Entered into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 2, 2025, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Baber McDonald Pritchard, 100, loving wife of the late Harry Pritchard. 

Mary was a member of Crawford Avenue Baptist Church. She was a caretaker to several generations of friends and family. She was also a florist and created many beautiful arrangements for countless weddings. She was a...

Feb 1, 2025

Grovetown, GA – Joseph “Joe” Leon Schwartz, 42, entered into Heaven Saturday, February 1, 2025. 

Joe graduated from Harlem High School and attended Augusta Tech. He was an avid reader who enjoyed music and movie trivia. He loved to read and was a huge Star Wars fan that also enjoyed board games and online games. Joe liked to cook and worked...

Jan 30, 2025

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, January 30, 2025, Louis Frank Reda, 78, loving husband of 58 years to Cynthia Yoho Reda.

Louis (Lou) was born in Ellwood City, PA, lived in Baltimore, MD and most recently in Martinez, GA for 31 years. Lou worked as an engineer for Westinghouse in Baltimore and most recently at the Savannah River...

Jan 29, 2025

Ronald Means Ronald Edward means passed on January 29th, 2025, at Doctor’s Hospital, Augusta, Georgia. 

He was born December 7th, 1951, in Newberry, SC to Barney and Lola Mae (Fant) Means. He grew up with his three brothers and three sisters and graduated from Gallman High School. After graduating, he went on to join the military and served for 17 ½...

Jan 28, 2025

Lilith “Lili” Jene Reynolds, age 7, passed away on January 28, 2025, at MCG Children’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. She was born on July 27, 2017, at Brian Allgood Community Hospital in Camp Youngsan, Seoul, Korea, bringing immense joy and light to her family from the very beginning. She attended North Harlem Elementary School where she took immense pride in...

Jan 27, 2025

Jeffrey Roberts Lee, 75, entered into glory on January 27, 2025. He had suffered from Alzheimer's Disease for close to 10 years. After a long and brave fight, he has now entered into the promised rest of His Savior, Jesus. His struggle with this cruel disease is over; his joy and peace has just begun.

Jeff was a loving and faithful...

Jan 26, 2025

Augusta, GA – Tonya, a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA has been called by the Lord Jesus Christ to serve with Him in heaven. 

A wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and retired real estate/mortgage professional. Tonya was able to rise to any occasion, business or personal.

Tonya was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Thelma and her brother, Ferrall Lee Jones....

Jan 26, 2025

Augusta, GA – On January 26, 2025, Dr. Robert “Bob” Harvey Johnson, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. 

Bob was born May 22, 1932 in Jackson, Mississippi to Robert Harvey Johnson, Sr. and Marion Gertrude Fynes. The family moved to Princess Anne, Maryland while he was a young boy. Just a few years later, his...

Jan 25, 2025

N. Augusta, SC – Margie was a loving, fun, vivacious wife, mother, sister, nana, great nana, aunt, and friend. She was the light of so many as her positive approach in life led her to honest beliefs, which led others to do the same. She was a trusting soul which led her to many lifelong friends who would rely on...

Jan 23, 2025

Matthew John Graeser, 44, of Evans, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in the arms of his beloved wife, Marlee, surrounded by his favorite things, after a courageous 2 ½-year battle with ALS. 

Born on May 11, 1980, in Waverly, Iowa, Matt was the cherished second son of Dan and Mary (Kruse) Graeser. Matt was baptized and confirmed at...

Jan 22, 2025

Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Mr. Henry Darwood Carter, loving husband of Wanda Marie Carter for 59 years.

He is survived by other family members to include his son Jason Henry Carter (Amanda), daughters Jennifer St. Louis (James), Melissa Borders (Ronald); grandchildren Jason Henry Carter II, Ansley Franco, Conner Franco, Macy Baumgartner (Colin), Jackson Borders, Michael Carter, great...

Jan 21, 2025

Joann Gilliam Olliff (Jody) was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who was loved by all. She wrote in a letter to her children, “I inherited a sense of joyousness from my family I consider a gift, an ability to enjoy every event like a child, a sense of wonder, and a feeling that everything will...

Jan 21, 2025

Jackie Lanette King (Clemson) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on the morning of Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1955, in Spokane, Washington, to the late Jack and Catherine (Cochrane) Clemson. Jackie is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Alvin Clemson.

She is survived by her sons, Zachary Ryan King (Caitlin) and Bradley...

Jan 20, 2025

Entered into rest on January 19, 2025. Major John “Jack” Louis Francisco, Jr., 71.

Jack was a lifelong resident and native of Augusta, Georgia. He served over 41 years with Richmond County Sheriff’s Department. Jack lived and breathed for his work at the sheriff’s department and worked alongside of his father prior to his death. Everything he did was for his...

Jan 19, 2025

Augusta, GA - Gregory Lynn Stephens entered into rest on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Doctors Hospital.

Greg has no known family members but was well known in downtown Augusta in the 1980’s and 90’s. If one went to a parade, whether the St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas or MLK parade, you would find Greg on his bike leading the parade, assisting...

Jan 19, 2025

Entered into rest on Sunday, January 19, 2025, Mrs. Will Lena Johnson, 90, wife of Mr. David Johnson.

Lena was born in Lincolnton, Georgia and lived in the Augusta area all her life. She was a devoted member of West Acres Baptist Church. Lena was an excellent seamstress but worked as a tax preparer, realtor and also worked for Augusta Christian...

Jan 18, 2025

Beverly Arnold: A Life of Love and Dedication

Beverly (Bucky) Arnold, 77, beloved wife of James T. Arnold Jr. (Tony), went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2025 with her husband and family by her side. 

Beverly's warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Beverly dedicated her professional...