Obituaries

Apr 5, 2025

Apr 5, 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Mrs. Patrica Roden (Patti) Fowler, 70, wife of Mr. William T. (Bill) Fowler

Patti was born on September 17, 1954 in Albertville, Alabama to the late Charles and Betty Roden. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in child development. After teaching kindergarten for...

Apr 3, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Thomas Richard DeChant, 68.

Tom was born in Chicago Heights, IL. He served in the United States Army. He was a well-known transmission mechanic in the area, and one of the best in Augusta. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather in every sense. He loved to...

Apr 1, 2025

Mar 30, 2025

Martinez, GA — Martha Lenore (Lee) Pinson Miller born November 16, 1931, went home to be with her loving Saviour on March 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Newt Sr. and Jean Pinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Miller and her brother, Newt Pinson Jr.

A native of Lincolnton, Mrs. Miller lived most...

Mar 29, 2025

Augusta, GA - George Lombard Bowen, Sr., a fourth-generation Augustan born May 21, 1937, entered into rest on March 29, 2025. He was the son of Charles W. Bowen, Jr. and Alice Lombard Bowen.

George came to saving knowledge of Jesus Christ when in the 5th grade at Monte Sano Elementary School as a result of a few local Gideon Camp...

Mar 29, 2025

Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on March 29, 2025, Mr. Clifford Hull Sr., beloved husband of 60 years to the late Erna Hull. 

Family members include his sons: Steven Robert Hull (Joyce), Clifford Hull Jr (Joan), Alan Henry Hull, Peter James Hull and Paul Andrew Hull, 14 grandchildren: Dina Mathews, Cassandra Sickels, Joshua Hull, Andrea Szabo, Alexa Craven, Rachel Mateo,...

Mar 28, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 28, 2025, Douglas Jerome Salter, Sr., 87, loving husband of the late Emma Ruth “Mama Ruth” Salter.

Douglas was a lifelong native of Augusta, GA. He served in the United States Navy for 10 years and the Army Reserves for 25 years. He spent 25+ years working with the Martinez Fire Department....

Mar 28, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 28, 2025, James “Carl” Carlisle Bryngelson, Jr., 78, loving husband of 56 years to Margaret Bryngelson.

Carl was a lifelong native of Augusta, GA. He was a member of Warren Baptist Church where he also served as a deacon. He was also a former member and elder at Lakemont Presbyterian Church. He...

Mar 28, 2025

Augusta, GA — Alton Lovingood, age 93, was called home to meet his Lord and Savior in person the evening of March 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Ida Lovinggood and his brothers and sisters-in-law Paul Lovinggood (Louise) and Gene Lovinggood (Blanche). He was also pre-deceased by his granddaughter Stephanie Elizabeth Brooks.

Mr. Lovingood is...

Mar 28, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 28, 2025, Mr. Craig Alan Huff, 61, loving husband of Joann Huff.

Craig was born in Columbus, GA to the late Alvin & Louise Huff. He graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, AL, earned his Bachelor of Education at Auburn University where he met his wife and Augusta State University,...

Mar 27, 2025

Christopher B. Larkin, age 66, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, after completing a final round of golf with close friends on a gorgeous spring day in Augusta.

The youngest son of Augusta natives, Herschel Rex and Maryanne Toole Larkin, Chris grew up on Bransford Road with three older brothers, and a slew of neighborhood and school friends that he remained...

Mar 26, 2025

Augusta, Ga.- Sandi Lail Watkins passed away peacefully March 26, 2025.

Sandi was born March 23, 1957 in Hickory, North Carolina to the late William and Sandra Lail.

After graduating from Stranahand High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Sandi met the love of her life, “Wild” Bill Watkins, and made Augusta her home.

Outside of her blood-related family, The Queen of Broad Street...

Mar 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Novalee Sol Martinez

With aching hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved baby, Novalee Sol, who was born on March 6, 2025 and gained her angel wings on March 26, 2025. Though she was with us for only a short time, Novalee showed us the true meaning of strength, love, and courage.

From the moment she entered...

Mar 25, 2025

Appling, GA - Kira Z. Caiafa, 86, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. 

A private family service will be held.

Mar 25, 2025

Carl Davis Bonner, age 68, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home in Hiawassee, Ga. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Carl D Bonner, Sr and Mildred Jones Bonner on June 16, 1956. Carl graduated from Ridgeway High School in Memphis in 1974 then went on to receive an undergraduate degree (1978) and a graduate...

Mar 24, 2025

Augusta, GA – Larry Carlton Bivins went to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was born in 1959 in Macon Georgia, but lived most of his life in Columbia, South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia. Carl struggled for several months with cancer and was lovingly cared for by his family. Carl was deeply devoted to the...

Mar 24, 2025

Martinez, GA – Mary Frances Tant, beloved wife of the late Johnnie James Tant, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the age of 90.

She was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and nurturing great-grandmother, whose love and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. More than anything, she was a true “Granny;” one who nurtured,...

Mar 24, 2025

Augusta, GA—Entered into rest on Monday, March 24, 2025, Mr. Lewis Gray Welch, 76, loving husband of Jackie Welch.

An Augusta native, Lewis was a graduate of Richmond Academy and served a brief stint in the National Guard. He was most known for his career with Jim Whitehead Tire. For over 30 years, Lewis developed lasting friendships with his customers and...