Obituaries

Dec 5, 2024

Waynesboro, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, December 5, 2024, Timothy Pynes Radcliff, 62.

Tim was a faithful member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. He was a truck driver for many years at Bir Transport, where he was not only a valued employee but considered part of the work family. In his free time Tim enjoyed building and constructing things....

Dec 5, 2024

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, December 5, 2024, Mr. Clarence William “Matt” Masters, 84, husband of Rosa Liu Masters.

Clarence (Matt) was a faithful member at Grace United Methodist Church for over 20 years. As a young man, he attained the rank of Eagle Scout and was also invited into the honor camping organization known as the Tribe...

Dec 4, 2024

Augusta, GA – Lola Jo Andrews, 91, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Lola was born on September 26, 1933 in Lumberport, West Virginia to Noel Dudley Morris and Callie Irene Morris (Carter) and spent her early years in Del Rio, Texas. Her family moved to Indianapolis when she was a teenager. She met and married Richard Andrews in...

Dec 4, 2024

Eleanor Ardythe Elmerick Rankin of Augusta, GA passed peacefully into eternal life on 12/4/24 with her husband and family members by her bedside. She was 77.

Born in Canton, OH, Ardy graduated St. Mary’s school in Nauvoo, Illinois and studied nursing at St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Savannah, GA, graduating 1st in her class. Ardy’s RN career began in...

Dec 4, 2024

Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Rev. Ellis Avery Moore, 81, loving husband of 55 years to Mrs. Betty Carter Moore,

Born on March 24, 1943, in Cobbtown, GA, to Luther and Mattie Moore, Ellis was one of 16 children. He was saved in January 1973 and surrendered to full-time ministry in 1974. He graduated from Mississippi College in...

Dec 4, 2024

Entered into rest on December 4, 2024, Mr. Dykins “Sonny” McBurney, Jr., loving husband of 54 years to Elizabeth D. McBurney. Other family members include his children: Cynthia Diane Ranck (Bob) of Georgia, Terry Victor McBurney (Jennifer) of Texas, Sheryl Leeker, Scott Leeker of Connecticut, and Lisa M. Childers (Buddy) of Augusta. Many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Sonny was predeceased by...

Dec 2, 2024

Entered into rest on Monday, December 2, 2024, Eleanor Weekley Patrick, 89, loving wife of 67 years to the late Felix A. Patrick, III. 

Eleanor was a native of Columbus, GA.

 Family members include her sons: Pat Patrick (Cathy), Mike Patrick (Terri) and Scott Patrick (Michael Daly); grandchildren: Josh Johnson (Tiffany), Matthew Patrick (Courtney), Forrest Patrick (Elise); great-grandchildren: Taylor Grace Johnson, Dalton...

Dec 1, 2024

Entered into rest Sunday, December 1, 2024, Kathleen "Kitty" A. White, 81. 

Kitty is loved, remembered and survived by her daughter: Lisa Baker and husband David; son: Chris White and wife Amy; grandchildren: Sydney, Ashley, Rachel, Georgia, Annie, and Abraham. She was preceded in death by her husband Barry Lee White.

Kitty grew up in Honey Brook, PA with her Father: Floyd;...

Nov 29, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 29, 2024, Mr. Jackie Lee Mims, 74, loving husband of 51 years to Mrs. Ann Garvin Mims. 

Jack was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. He was a 27-year veteran firefighter, working his way to Lieutenant for the Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department. Jack retired from Augusta 9-1-1 Emergency Services after 15 years...

Nov 29, 2024

Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 29, 2024, Mr. David Majors Hamby, 82, loving husband of 41 years to Mrs. Sylvia Stacks Hamby.

Majors was a native of Augusta. He attended the University of Georgia and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Majors then served in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam....

Nov 28, 2024

Entered into rest on Thursday, November 28, 2024, Mrs. Elsie Johnson Ivey, 95, loving wife of the late Mr. Robert V. Ivey, Jr.

Family members include her children: Mike Ivey and Beryl Tanner; grandchildren: Jesse Ivey, Nicholas Ivey, Lainey Kennedy, Cade Welsch and Ivey Welsch and eleven great grandchildren.

She was a librarian at Augusta Richmond County Library Bookmobile for thirty years,...

Nov 28, 2024

Born on December 12th, 1947 in Yocon, Olancho, Honduras. Josefa was a woman of grace, strength, and boundless love. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she touched the lives of all who knew her with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering support. She had a unique ability to make everyone feel welcome and cherished; her nurturing spirit will be missed...

Nov 27, 2024

Martinez, GA – Henry Joseph Jacob, 40, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2024,

Henry, born with Cerebral Palsy, was a lifelong resident of Augusta and lived much past his life expectancy. His favorite color was yellow. He loved everything Disney, especially the “Goofy” movie. He also enjoyed certain TV commercials, like Rich’s. Henry was a...

Nov 27, 2024

Augusta, GA – Reverand Allen Westover peacefully travelled to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Reverand Allen Dake Westover, 91, loving husband and friend of Gerry Westover, née O’Dell, for 64 years, father of Sharlene Booker, née Westover, Patrick Westover and Cassandra (Sandy) Doyal and their spouses Robert Booker, Randi Westover, née Prescott, and preceded in heavenly life...

Nov 25, 2024

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 25, 2024, Donald Preston Edwards, 96, loving husband of the late Gloria Mae Edwards.

Donald was a native of Augusta, GA. He served in the United States Army, Navy, Coast Guard and the Georgia National Guard. He worked as the office and sales manager of the City of Augusta Water Department. He...

Nov 25, 2024

Joe Forrest Olliff, Jr was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend who loved giving everybody life advice. One of his favorites was “Do Right”; a saying originating from his years of service as a teacher and coach. He believed in helping young people and positively affected so many young lives. 

Born on April 9, 1939, in Statesboro,...

Nov 22, 2024

Augusta, Georgia – Carl Truman Darby, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving children and devoted caregiver, Skyler Mosley.

Carl was born on August 25, 1931, and was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. A proud graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and the University of Georgia, Carl was a passionate Georgia Bulldogs fan....

Nov 22, 2024

Entered into rest on Friday, November 22, 2024, James Dwain Milburn, 78, loving husband of Patricia Milburn. 

Born in Sandersville, GA, Dwain was the son of the late James and Laura Milburn. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Gibson and the Masonic Lodge #710. He worked at Sears for over 30 years and was also a HVAC Tech...

Nov 21, 2024

Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 21, 2024, Brigitte K. Gary, 74, wife of the late Johnny Gary.

Brigitte was originally from Germany. She was a loving and devoted military spouse, Aunt and friend. Brigitte retired from the VA Hospital in Augusta, GA as a nurse after 25 years. She was an excellent cook and baker. Brigitte enjoyed...

Nov 20, 2024