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Chris Zeigler
Apr 20, 2024
On April 20th, 2024, Chris Zeigler, 63, left his earthly home and now is resting in the arms of his savior Jesus. He was a Charter Member of West Acres Baptist Church where he served in many areas over the years. He always had a smile on his face and loved his family, friends, and Jesus deeply. He was affectionately...
Annice Smith
Apr 19, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, April 19, 2024, Mrs. Annice Helen Smith, 84, loving wife of Gary W. Smith.
Family members, in addition to her husband, include her sons: Russell Sumpter (the late Irma), David Sumpter (Cyndi), and Doug Sumpter (Arsi); stepdaughter: Lisa Williams (Ford); grandchildren: Josh, Jason, Michael, Mandy, Jacob, Matthew, Megan, Mary Clare, Carter and Keenan;...
Cleopatra Goodlett
Apr 19, 2024
Cleopatra E. Goodlett
Augusta, GA – Cleopatra Elizabeth Goodlett was born on February 12, 1960 in Kingston, Jamaica to Daphne Robinson and the late Mr. Rennie Hinds. Cleopatra entered into her eternal rest on Friday, April 19, 2024.
Cleopatra leaves behind a devoted husband of 44 years James E. Goodlett Jr. She also leaves to cherish her memories four daughters and one son:...
Lee Cheesborough
Apr 19, 2024
Augusta, GA – Mr. Lee Edward Cheesborough, 82, entered into rest Friday, April 19, 2024.
Lee was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA and was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
He is preceded in death by his son Michael Lee Cheesborough, parents Frank William and Cora Taylor Cheesborough, and brother William (Bill) Cheesborough.
Lee is survived by his daughter Julie Henry...
Dan Gates
Apr 18, 2024
Augusta GA - Dan Michael Gates, 52, loving husband of Jennifer Allain Gates, entered into rest on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Dan was born in Cherokee, Iowa in 1971. He had a very adventurous childhood and, upon graduating high school, attended the University of Iowa. This is where he met the love of his life, Jennifer Allain Gates.
Once married, Dan and...
Marie Louise Palmer
Apr 17, 2024
Grovetown, GA – Passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, Marie Louise Poirier Palmer, 75, at PruittHealth-Evans. Marie was born May 11, 1948 in Brockton, Massachusetts.
She is predeceased by her husband: Donald Palmer; parents: Anna-Belle C. and Louis Poirier; brothers: Dennis H. Poirier, Norman L. Poirier and Paul G. Poirier and sister: Jeanette F. Hebert.
Marie is survived by her son:...
Dennis P. Luby
Apr 16, 2024
Dennis Luby
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Dennis Paul Luby, 77, loving husband of 55 years to Rosemary Luby. His family was at his side.
Dennis was born March 23, 1947, in Chicago, IL, to Paul and Elaine Luby, and grew up in Ocnomowoc, Wisconsin. He served with distinction in the US Army from 1966-1986, including...
Isabelle Pennington Boozer
Apr 16, 2024
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Isabelle Pennington Boozer, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Isabelle was born on July 21,1924 in Clarks Hills, South Carolina to the late Lewis Collins Rich and Isabel McBride Rich.
As a teenage volunteer in a tonsillectomy clinic at John de la Howe School, a physician recognizing her skill and empathy, suggested she consider...
Jimmy Ray Richardson
Apr 14, 2024
Augusta, GA – Mr. Jimmy Ray Richardson, 82, entered into rest Sunday, April 14, 2024, he was the loving husband of Janice Richardson.
In 1941, Jimmy was born in Evans, GA to the late Alex and Patti Richardson. He was a member of the local union IBEW 1579 for over 50 years. He was a loving husband, father, and granddaddy.
Family...
Kevin Murrell
Apr 12, 2024
Help to grow, grow to help.
Dr. Kevin Joseph Murrell, 76, entered peacefully into rest on Friday, April 12, 2024, at home and surrounded by his family.
Kevin was born in Brooklyn, NY, and he was deeply grateful for his parents, who gave him faith and a love for others and their cultures, especially Ireland. An army veteran, he served as a medivac...
William "Bill" V. Means II
Apr 11, 2024
William Venus Means II (Bill) passed away in his home in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, April 11 at the age of 85. Bill is survived by wife, Donna White Means and children, William Venus Means III of Athens, GA (Donna), Bradley Dean Means of Augusta, GA (Juli), and Robert Hanbury Means of Evergreen, CO. He leaves 8 grandchildren: Will Means,...
Lena V. Martin
Apr 11, 2024
Lena V. Martin
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 11, 2024, Lena Vinesett Martin, 91, loving wife of 70 years to the late T. Andrew “Andy” Martin.
Lena was born in Gaffney, South Carolina. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was involved with the youth program. Lena worked for Castleberry's Food...
Hilda Powell
Apr 11, 2024
Hilda Reece Powell
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 11, 2024, Mrs. Hilda Reece Powell, 91, loving wife of the late Robert F. “Bobby” Powell.
Hilda was born April 10, 1933, in Graniteville, SC to the late Pickens and Cora Reece. Hilda loved flowers and plants and had many during her lifetime with an inherent green thumb....
Cy Banick
Apr 11, 2024
Augusta, GA - Mr. Cyril Joseph Banick, Jr. entered into rest on April 11, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Cy was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He attended West Side High School, The University of Georgia and Augusta College, majoring in Business Management and Education. He taught math and science for many years in the Augusta area....
Jack Thomas
Apr 11, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 11, 2024, Mr. Henry Jackson “Jack” Thomas, 72, husband of Mrs. Terri Elrod Thomas.
Jack was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He was self-employed as a carpenter. Jack was an avid golfer and enjoyed time spent with all of his friends at Rocky Branch golf course in Lincolnton. He was a...
Stephen M. Claya, Jr.
Apr 9, 2024
Augusta, GA - On Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, Stephen Michael Claya Jr., age 11, son of Stephen Michael Claya Sr. and Corieene Stevens, passed into heaven, freed of his earthly pain, to be with his Lord Jesus for all time and eternity. He is survived by: Grandparents John C. and Mary Claya of Locust Grove, VA; Godparents, Uncle John J....
Marie Antoinette "Toni" Van Alstine
Apr 8, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by family. Toni Marie Van Alstine, 82, was a loving wife of 61 years to William Lee “Bill” Van Alstine. Toni, a second-generation Italian-American, was born in Wheatland, WY to Mike and Ida Caligiore. She grew up in Hartville, WY, graduating from Sunrise High School. Her childhood respite was...
Robert W. Moak
Apr 7, 2024
Augusta, GA – Robert William Moak, beloved husband of Nancy, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. Bob was 79 years old.
Bob was a native of West Point, MS. Bob was born to Anna Ruth Helms Moak and Johnny Moak on November 21st, 1944. He was a graduate of West Point High...
Douglas D. Batchelor, Jr.
Apr 7, 2024
Evans, GA – Douglas deVane Batchelor, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Mr. Batchelor was born on January 4, 1945 in Boston, MA to the late Douglas deVane Batchelor, Sr. and Lucy Bush Batchelor. He was a loving and devoted husband for 52 years to the late Julia “Julie” Harper Blanchard...
Linda M. Wilson
Apr 6, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, April 6, 2024, Linda Mildred Wilson, 73, loving wife of Tom Wilson.
Linda had a giving nature with a heart of gold. Her family always came first, and being the best Mom she could be, was something Linda was passionate about. Married to Tom for nearly 43 years brought a fulfilling and significant chapter...
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