Obituaries

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

Nov 19, 2024

Sheila Louise Tucker was called home to be with the king on November 19th, 2024 from labor to his reward. She was born to John and Mae Samuels on October 5th, 1955 in NYC, NY and was the eldest of 5 children. 

She is preceded in death by both her parents, John Baker Samuels and Charlie Mae Samuels, her 1st born...

Nov 17, 2024

Evans, GA - Entered into rest on Sunday, November 17. 2024, Robert Hilton Tanner, 34.

Rob was a native of Evans, Georgia, He graduated from Greenbrier High School and attended Augusta Technical College. Rob played soccer for the Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club during middle and high school. He was a member of West Acres Baptist Church. He was known for his...

Nov 17, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, November 17, 2024, Robert Bruce Taylor, 82, loving husband of Jane E. Taylor. 

Bob was born in McAllen, TX to the late Edward and Gladys Taylor. He graduated high school in Barre, MA and served in the United States Army from 1966-1969. He served a year in Vietnam in the artillery and was...

Nov 16, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 16, 2024, Donald Allen Ginn, 40.

Donald was a native of Augusta. He had a great sense of humor and was a bright light to those around him. Donald enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, boating, softball, skating and playing his guitar. He was a loyal Georgia Bulldog football fan. Most of all Donald enjoyed...

Nov 16, 2024

North Augusta, SC – Jermiah Ray Allen, affectionally known as ‘Poppa Hornet’ by the Aiken High School Boys Lacrosse Team passed away at his residence on the morning of Saturday, November 16th. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Patricia Kay Harman Allen, to whom he was married for 53 years. 

They are finally together again!

Ray worked...

Nov 15, 2024

Entered into rest on Friday, November 15, 2024, Alice Prescott Robertson, 90, loving wife of the late William “Bill” Robertson. 

Alice was born in Matthews, Georgia, daughter of the late Elbert Nathan Prescott and Ola Stewart Prescott. She was a longtime faithful member of Pierce Memorial United Methodist Church.

Family members include her son and daughter-in-law: Darrell and Silke Robertson; daughter and...

Nov 15, 2024

Mrs. Judy Carol Jameson Roberts entered into rest on Friday, November 15, 2024. Judy was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida on September 28, 1944 to Julius Colbert Jameson and Maggie Jo (Peggy) Sammon Jameson. Judy graduated from Georgia Southern College where she received a degree in Home Economics and made lifelong friends in Anderson Hall. She retired from a career...