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Grice Keel
Aug 25, 2024
Entered into rest on Sunday, August 25, 2024, Mr. James Grice Keel, 78, loving husband of Gayle Keel.
Family members, in addition to his wife, include his daughters: Amy Shultz (Ted) and Cheryl Eidell (Kevin); grandchildren: Samantha Shultz, Logan Eidell, and Lily Eidell; brothers: David Keel (Nancy) and Dr. Brooks Keel (Dr. Tammie Schalue); and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service...
Julia Hicks
Aug 24, 2024
Julia Garvin Hicks passed away peacefully in Evans, Georgia on August 24, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in Menlo, Georgia, on March 3, 1932 to the late Louise and Norman Garvin, she grew up on her family’s remarkable farm there, where they raised cattle and tended pecan and peach orchards.
She attended the University of Georgia, earning her Bachelor...
Albert Wayne Haddock
Aug 24, 2024
Augusta, GA - Albert Wayne Haddock went home to Jesus on August 24, 2024, while his loving daughter held his hand.
Albert was born in Florence, Alabama on April 13, 1951, to Hazel and Harold Haddock. Until 2020 when he moved to Evans, Georgia to be closer to his daughter and her family, he had lived his entire life in Florence....
Butch Beasley
Aug 24, 2024
Augusta, GA – Daniel “Butch” Richard Beasley, Jr., 75, loving husband of 48 years to Mary, passed from this life on August 24, 2024.
In 1949, Butch was born in Ft. Valley, GA. His mother, Rosa Lee, was a nurse. His adoptive father, Daniel R. Beasley, was a Master Sargeant in the Marine Corps. Butch lived in Augusta until he joined...
Loma Denney
Aug 24, 2024
Entered into rest August 24, 2024, Mrs. Loma Greene Denney, Augusta, GA. Mrs. Denney was born February 1, 1938 in Macon, GA. She moved to Columbus, GA in 1956 when she married John William Denney, Sr., now deceased. She loved beyond measure her family and friends and from a very young age had a passion for horses and riding. Long...
Mary W. Freeman
Aug 23, 2024
AUGUSTA, GA - Mary W. Freeman, 93, wife of the late Kenneth R. Freeman, peacefully entered into rest August 23, 2024.
Mary was a native of Augusta, a member of St. Mary On the Hill Catholic Church, and a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy.
She is survived by her son Kenneth R. Freeman Jr. (Wendy) of Augusta, GA; two grandchildren...
Rick Bowen
Aug 23, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, August 23, 2024, Richard Alan “Rick” Bowen, 65, loving husband of 32 years of Lisa Bowen.
Rick was born in Wadsworth, OH. He worked in car sales for 32 years and was most recently employed at Jim Hudson Lexus. He truly loved his job and had such a passion for helping people. His...
Mary Stephens
Aug 22, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, August 22, 2024, Mary Jane Stephens, 65, wife of the late James “Bert” Welbert Stephens, Jr.
Mary was a longtime resident of North Augusta, SC. A loving mother, sister, and grandmother whose smiling face touched all that knew her. Mary retired from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) after 28 years of service....
Kathleen "Kathy" Ford Baltzell
Aug 22, 2024
Augusta, GA - Kathleen “Kathy” Baltzell, 96, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2024.
She was born in rural South Dakota to Alberta and Simon Ford. She graduated valedictorian in 1943 from Onaka High School in Onaka, South Dakota, and as a young woman became a member of the last class of the Army’s Cadet Nurse Program and graduated...
Denny R. Mack, Sr.
Aug 21, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Denny R. Mack, Sr., 83, loving husband of his late babe, Carole Mack.
Denny was a devoted family man and loving husband, father, and grandfather, who was known as “Pappy” to his grandchildren. He was huge Georgia Bulldawg fan and lifelong bowler. Denny was a proud patriot who served 24...
Mary Jane Garner
Aug 21, 2024
Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Mary Jane Garner, 80, wife of James T. Garner, Jr.
Mary Jane was born in Leesville, LA. She lived for extended periods in Memphis, TN, where she met her husband while they both worked for Sears (she on the 8th floor, he in the basement). Together they also spent 16...
Larry A. Bivins
Aug 20, 2024
Augusta, GA – Went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Mr. Larry Arthur Bivins, 86, husband of Mrs. Sue Helen McLemore Bivins, was born and reared in Middle Georgia. He lived most of his adult life in Augusta.
Mr. Bivins served honorably in the U.S. Marines. He married his high school sweetheart on August 15,...
Ralph Lilbern Latta
Aug 19, 2024
Augusta, GA – Ralph Lilbern Latta (a.k.a. Uncle), beloved husband to Ruth Pilgrim Latta and loving, son, brother, and cousin, entered into rest on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the age of 92.
Ralph was born in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Jones and Margaret Latta. He was the son of a sharecropper who knew the values of hard work, resilience,...
Anita Burns Heath
Aug 19, 2024
Anita Burns Heath passed away on August 19, 2024. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home with her family in Evans, GA. She had been dealing with an extended illness.
Anita was born in Augusta, GA on March 10, 1948. She primarily lived in Augusta while growing up and graduated from Richmond Academy High School in 1966. She...
Elizabeth Mulherin
Aug 18, 2024
Augusta, GA – Catherine Elizabeth Mulherin, 94, loving wife of 34 years to the late Patrick Rice Mulherin, entered into rest Sunday, August 18, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Georgia, Elizabeth was born to the late Marvin and Eleanor Parrish. As a result of her late husband’s sports announcing career, she was an avid sports fan. She was a charter member...
Ivana Faux
Aug 18, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024, Ivana Faux, 81, loving wife of 60 years to Jack Faux.
Born in Padua, Italy, Ivana was the daughter of the late Matteo and Elizabeta Lucca. She was a loving wife and mother, and was affectionately known as “Nonna” to her grandchildren.
Ivana had been loved very much by her family....
Jeff Carroll
Aug 17, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 17, 2024, Mr. John Jeffery “Jeff” Carroll, 74, loving husband of 50 years to Rhonda Kerby Carroll.
Jeff was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming but called Augusta home for 71 years. He attended Tubman Junior High, was a 1968 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and attended Augusta College. Jeff was a...
Mary Ethel Atwood
Aug 17, 2024
Martinez, GA - Began her greatest journey on Saturday, August 17, 2024, Mrs. Mary Ethel Atwood, 93, loving wife of Hubert Kenneth Atwood.
Mary was a member of Pineview Baptist Church and was a charter member of West Acres Baptist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, church hostess, and church caterer for over 50 years. She had a servant’s heart,...
Dr. Ralph H. Walker
Aug 15, 2024
Long time Augusta University Professor, Dr. Ralph H. Walker, 94, loving husband of Monica Vasters Walker, peacefully entered into eternal rest on August 15,2024 at Brandon Wilde Pavilion, Evans, GA.
Ralph was born in Slippery Rock, PA to Grace nee Humphrey and Ralph E. Walker. Ralph served in the USAF during the Korean Conflict. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees...
James Dickey
Aug 14, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Mr. James Edward Dickey, 80, loving husband of 35 years to Betty Hargett Dickey.
James was born in Millen, GA, but grew up in St. Marys, GA. He was a graduate of Camden County High School. He worked at Gilman Paper Mill, until he enlisted in the United States Airforce...
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