Obituaries

Apr 13, 2025

Apr 12, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 12, 2025, Mrs. Hilde McCoy, 89, loving wife of 57 years to the late David E. McCoy.

Hilde was born in Tuckelhausen, Germany to the late Ludwig and Franzika Breitenberger. She met her husband while he was stationed in Germany and returned with him to the United States, where they raised a...

Apr 11, 2025

Mary (“Mellie”) Eleanor Baker Kerins, aged 77, passed away on April 11, 2025, in Evans, Georgia. Mellie was born on September 26, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia, to parents Eleanor Baker Gibson and Marvin George Gibson. She graduated from Mary Washington College with a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry in 1969. An avid swimmer, she was a member of Mary Washington’s...

Apr 10, 2025

Winifred White Johnston

“Winkie”

Librarian & Teacher

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Winifred “Winkie” White Johnston, 84, beloved wife of Mr. Harold G. Johnston, Sr., entered into rest and left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital.

Mrs. Johnston lived an exemplary Christian life and set an example to others of what a good family...

Apr 10, 2025

Augusta, GA – Damien Gregorio Taitague, 35, entered into rest Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Damien was a lifelong resident of Augusta and proudly served as a firefighter at the Augusta Fire Department. To know Damien was most definitely a life-changing experience, one that would always leave you with a lifetime of memories. He touched so many lives, more so than he...

Apr 10, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 10, 2025, Mrs. Mary Price Hill, 87, loving wife of 58 years to the late Dr. James P. Hill.

Mary was born in McComb, Mississippi on May 21, 1937. She was the youngest of three children born to the late Cooper and Iva Price. Mary Lynn, as she was called growing up,...

Apr 10, 2025

Jimmy C. Rogers, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, in Grovetown, Georgia. Born on November 29, 1934, in Carroll County, Georgia, Jimmy lived a long and faithful life grounded in devotion to his Lord, his family and his friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Margie Rogers; his son, Phil Rogers; and...

Apr 9, 2025

Augusta, GA - Charles “Charley” Symonds entered into rest at his home on April 9, 2025, at the age of 93. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors on Davis Road with a graveside service immediately following at Westover Memorial Park, Brad Whitt officiating.

Charley was born...

Apr 6, 2025

Mamie Fowler Dye of Augusta entered into eternal rest, surrounded by her loving family, at her home on April 6, 2025. She was 85 years old. She was born in 1939 to Mamie Howell Fowler and Richard Calvin Fowler of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

She graduated from Bright School in 1951, Girls Preparatory School in 1957, and attended Camp Nakanawa. She was an...

Apr 5, 2025

Shonea Barrett Williams, 70, of Augusta, Georgia beloved wife of Stephen “Steve” Williams, passed away peacefully in the early morning of April 5, 2025, at her residence from natural causes. Shonea was born March 1st, 1955, in Aiken, South Carolina to the late James and Millie Barrett of Warrenville, South Carolina. A 1973 graduate of Leavelle McCampbell High School, she...

Apr 5, 2025

Richard Allen Slaby, a community leader, died peacefully at home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 83 following a courageous battle with ALS. He was born on December 11, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Charles Otto Slaby and Mary Kahoun Slaby. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Otto Slaby, Jr., his son,...

Apr 3, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest at his residence on Thursday, April 4, 2025, Mr. Richard Edmund “Dick” Brown, 81, loving husband of Vicki C. Brown.

He is survived by his children: Kimberly Brown Massey, Scott Benjamin (Angie), Richard P. Brown, Brandi Rosier Anderson (Damon). Six Grandchildren: Dalton Massey, Georgia Anderson, Elle Benjamin, Griffin Anderson, Hutton Anderson and Raymond Banjamin. 2...

Apr 3, 2025

David Lee Iverson, 80, passed away at home on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Evans, Georgia. He was the loving and devoted husband of Anne Iverson for 53 years, and father to son John, and daughters Amanda and Bethany, and Son-in-Law Todd Kelly who dearly miss him and the life lessons he imparted to them.

David proudly served his country for...

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 Savior 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....