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Gerald Dean Sims
Nov 6, 2023
Harlem, GA – Mr. Gerald Dean Sims “Grandpa”, age 86, of Harlem , Georgia went to Heaven on November 6, 2023.
Gerald served his country in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class. During his 20 years in the Army he served as a Medical Specialist and a Supply Sergeant. He served two tours...
Connie McCoy
Nov 6, 2023
Connie McCoy
Augusta, GA – Connie McCoy, “Nanu” to her family, entered into rest Monday, November 6, 2023. She is remembered most for her caring and loving nature. She was married to her late husband, Jack “Papa” McCoy, for 65 years.
Through her actions and words, she established a foundation of core values, including faith, hard work, and selflessness,...
Hildegard Patton
Nov 5, 2023
Evans, GA. – Entered into rest Sunday, November 05, 2023, at 05:50 A.M. after a long-term bout with Dementia.
Mrs. Hildegard Patton of Evans GA., wife of Mr. Jesse Patton was born September 15, 1932, in Munich Germany where she met a young soldier in her 20’s and they knew instantly they were meant to spend the rest...
Nathan E. Duffie
Nov 3, 2023
Augusta, GA – Nathan Eugene Duffie, 43, entered into rest Friday, November 3, 2023.
Nathan was a lifelong resident of Augusta and graduated from Augusta Christian in 1999 where he was a state champion and 3 sport athlete but football is what captured his heart. He attended both Newberry College where he was a member of the TKE fraternity and Maranatha...
Ronald Melvin Duvall
Nov 3, 2023
Mr. Ronald "Ron" M. Duvall went to his heavenly home on Friday November 3, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born and raised in St. Joseph, MO, then joined the United States Marine Corp where he served 2 tours in Vietnam. After his service, he attended Missouri Western State University and received a degree in Biology and Chemistry. ...
Steven B. Jones
Nov 2, 2023
Steven B. Jones
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 2, 2023, Steven Bryant Jones, 45.
Steven was a lifelong native of Augusta. He was a member of the class of 1996 from Butler High School. Steven graduated from Augusta State with a Master's degree in education. He worked as an English teacher for Jefferson County...
Ronald Poharski
Nov 2, 2023
Augusta, GA - Ronald James Poharski, 54, entered into rest on November 2, 2023, surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 1 p.m. in North Augusta, SC.
Mr. Poharski was born April 22, 1969, in Nanticoke, PA to Mr. Martin and Christine (Sokolnicki) Poharski of...
Dr. James Nicholas Powell
Oct 31, 2023
Dr. James Nicholas Powell
Augusta, GA – Dr. James Nicholas Powell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Betty Mayton Powell, as well as daughters Kathryn Powell Vincent (Scott) of Nashville, TN and Lauren Powell Land (Adam) of Augusta, GA and Kristen Marie Powell. He is also survived...
Hazel Marie White
Oct 31, 2023
Hazel Marie White
Augusta, GA – Hazel Marie White entered Heavens Gate on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Marie was born on November 25, 1934 in the Old Indian Territory of Oklahoma near Vian to Leander and Lela Lewis. She was raised on a cattle farm with eight brothers and one sister. After high school Marie followed her older siblings...
Dale Damico
Oct 31, 2023
Ann Daley (Dale) Damico born December 16th 1938, died October 31, 2023 at Piedmont Hospital, Augusta, GA after a brief illness.
She spent many years employed at University Hospital in the Medical Records Department and retired from Doctor’s Hospital.
She was a resident of St. John's Towers for the past several years where she developed friendships with other...
Vera Cawley Walker
Oct 30, 2023
Vera Cawley Walker
April 28, 1929 - October 30, 2023
Grovetown, GA – Died Monday, October 30, 2023, Mrs. Vera Cawley Walker, 94, loving and devoted wife of over 65 years to the late Mr. J. E. "Pete" Walker.
At age 14 she went to business school, followed by 19 years working at Davidson's Department Store....
Ronald D. Black
Oct 30, 2023
Beech Island, SC – Entered into rest on Monday, October 30, 2023, Mr. Ronald D. Black, 66, husband of Darlene S. Black.
Ronnie was born in Beech Island, SC. He worked as an electrician for Austin and Dematic. He loved the outdoors, hunting, riding his Harley and being at the lake.
Family members in addition to his...
William L. Schafer, Jr.
Oct 29, 2023
William Ludwig Schafer Jr.
William “Billy” Ludwig Schafer Jr., 80, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Billy is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Katherine “Kay” (Kay) Cook Schafer, of Augusta, GA. He is survived by his one son, William Ludwig Schafer III (Kathy), of Augusta, GA and one daughter, Katherine Schafer Hensley (Forrest) of Augusta,...
James E. Herbert
Oct 28, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, October 28, 2023, Mr. James Edward Herbert, 65, loving husband of 45 years to Suzanne Herbert.
Jimmy enjoyed car racing, horse racing, fishing, hunting, and golfing. He was always cooking up something in the kitchen and he loved being surrounded by his friends and family. Stranger to no one, Jimmy was...
Martha E. Anderson
Oct 27, 2023
Martha E. Anderson
Martha Lee Edelin Anderson of Augusta, GA entered into rest with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 27, 2023.
Born in Emmanuel County in 1927, Martha was the daughter of Frank and Rosa Lee Bishop Edelin. She earned her nursing degree at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA, then served as a member of the...
Lieutenant General Bruce R. Harris (U.S. Army, Retired)
Oct 26, 2023
Lieutenant General Bruce R. Harris (U.S. Army, Retired), former Commanding General of Fort Gordon, GA died peacefully at his Georgia home on October 26, 2023. He was 89 years old.
Born and raised in Indiana, he graduated from the New Castle public school system then went on Tennessee Tech University on a basketball scholarship while also joining ROTC. He was...
Karen Kerr Thornton
Oct 26, 2023
Augusta, GA – Karen Kerr Thornton, of Augusta Georgia went home to be with the Lord on October 26th, 2023 surrounded by her children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. Kerr and Georgia M. Kerr. Karen was a devoted mother and grandmother, affectionately known by her two granddaughters as Kiki. Karen was a creative and talented...
Walter Sisson
Oct 24, 2023
Walter Sisson
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Walter Sisson, 85, husband of Betty Sisson.
Walter was born in Elijay, Georgia. He served 22 years in the United States Army and through the years remained passionate about his military service. Walter was a member of Evans Church of Christ. A friendly, outgoing person, he...
William Barlass Lorick Sr.
Oct 23, 2023
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of William Barlass Lorick Sr. aka “Chilly Brew” on October 23, 2023.William was born in 1947 in Augusta, GA. Growing up in Augusta, he attended Richmond Academy High School. He continued his education at Newberry college in South Carolina where he was a charter member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. After college,...
Roger Fortier
Oct 21, 2023
Roger Patrick Fortier
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, October 21, 2023, Mr. Roger Patrick Fortier, husband of Ellen Bowles Fortier.
Roger was born on January 20, 1948 and adopted from a Catholic orphanage in Dublin, Ireland by Mary and Russell Fortier of California. They adopted three others at the same time and brought all four...
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