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Debra Willis
Aug 7, 2023
Augusta, GA - Debra Elaine (Davis) Willis entered peacefully into rest on Monday, August 7, 2023. Debbie was born on June 10, 1952, to the late Charles P. and Virginia Davis. She was a graduate of the class of 1970 from Butler High School. She was married to Thomas E. Willis for 52 years on July 24. Debbie spent her...
Melvin E. "Spike" Nichols, Jr.
Aug 7, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, August 7, 2023, Melvin Ernest “Spike” Nichols, Jr., 72, loving husband of Karleen Steed Nichols. Spike was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on October 16, son of Melvin E. Nichols, Sr. and Margaret Moss Nichols (both deceased). Spike retired from the Office of Building Inspectors with the Richmond...
Clair L. Keenan
Aug 7, 2023
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, August 7, 2023, Mr. Clair Leroy Keenan, 89. Clair was a native of West Middletown, Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the United States Army. After serving in the United States Army, Clair worked at Jessop Steel Mill for 38 years. Clair was known affectionately as “Spivitz” by friends and “Grandpa Pete”...
Capt. Claude Bartley Snead III, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Aug 4, 2023
Capt. Claude Bartley “Bart" Snead III, U.S. Army (Ret.), 79, entered into rest surrounded by family at home on Friday, August 4, 2023. Survivors include his wife of 52 years Antoinette “Toni" Snead; six children: Claude Bartley “Bart Jr” Snead IV, Tonya (George) Fry, Jenny Snead (Brian) Williams, Autumn (Mike) Wright, Dustin "DJ" Snead, and Robyn (Matthew) Hooker; six grandchildren:...
William R. Newsome
Aug 4, 2023
William Newsome On August 4, 2023, William R “Billy” Newsome entered his heavenly home. A World War II baby, Billy was born in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Beamon and Olivia Smith Newsome. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his four brothers who were greatly missed: Jerry, Randy, Lavon and Ricky Newsome. Billy was reared...
Maureen Carroll
Aug 1, 2023
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Mrs. Beth Maureen Bolan Carroll, 60, loving wife of 35 years to Mr. Jeffrey Lee Carroll. Maureen was born in Marietta, Georgia and lived in the Augusta area for 29 years. She was a loyal employee of Publix for over 20 years. A devoted animal lover and supporter of...
Hannah Forgay
Jul 31, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, July 31, 2023, Mrs. Hannah Eid Forgay, 91, loving wife of 61 years to A.C. (Ace) Forgay. Born in Haifa, Palestine, and fluent in five languages, Hannah travelled the world with Ace as he worked in over twenty countries as a geophysicist. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she loved nothing...
Bennie C. Harbin
Jul 31, 2023
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, July 31, 2023, Mr. Bennie C. Harbin, 83, loving husband of 45 years to Mrs. Sandra Dryden Harbin. Bennie was born in Montgomery County, Georgia. He graduated from Southern Polytechnic State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. Following graduation, he went to work for the Department of Transportation. Later he worked...
Margaret Mary Barbay
Jul 30, 2023
Margaret Mary Barbay Augusta, GA – Margaret Mary Barbay, 36, loving daughter of Stephen W. and Catherine McGee Barbay, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Family members in addition to her parents include her sisters: Catherine Marie Barbay, Carmen Maureen Barbay, Rosa Maria Barbay and Dora Marian Houda (Michael); nieces and nephew: Matisyn and Paiton...
Jack A. Dodgen Sr.
Jul 29, 2023
Blythe, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 29, 2023, Mr. Jack A. Dodgen, Sr. 65. Jack was a lifelong resident of Hephzibah, Georgia. He graduated from Hephzibah High School in 1976. Jack was self employed in stucco construction for many years. He was an avid UGA bulldog fan, loved to play golf and enjoyed vacationing at the beach....
Martha Grayson
Jul 29, 2023
Martha Grayson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 29, 2023, Mrs. Martha “Nadine” Toole Grayson, 86, loving wife of 68 years to the late William F. Grayson, Sr. Family members include her daughters: Leslie Parker (Rev. Jim), Gerri Simons (Sam), and Susan Glymph (Don); sisters: Ann Lowder and Montine Mize (Jimmie); 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren....
Carmella Benton
Jul 29, 2023
Carmella Benton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 28, 2023, Mrs. Carmella “Carm” Benton, 99, loving wife of the late Bill Benton. Carm was a native of Wendell, WV but Augusta, GA has been her home for 63 years. She was a wonderful cook and loved Italian cuisine. She spent time substitute teaching and loved maintaining a...
John Ross
Jul 28, 2023
John Ross Conyers, GA – John Scott Ross, 58, entered into rest Friday, July 28, 2023. John proudly served in the United States Navy. Following the Navy, he worked as a construction superintendent for GM Northrup for over 20 years. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, snorkeling and he was a loving son, father, and brother. Family members include his mother: Patricia...
Floyd Arthur Husk, Jr.
Jul 28, 2023
Floyd Arthur Husk Jr. (82), known as "Opa" to many, passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2023. Surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Evans, GA. He was a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born on April 25th 1941, in Parkersburg WV, Floyd, was the son of Mildred and Floyd Husk Sr. He proudly served over...
Shirley Legrand
Jul 28, 2023
Shirley Legrand In loving memory of our mother, Shirley Legrand, who passed away on Friday July 28th, 2023. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Ernest J. (EJ) and Evelyn Pennington, her brothers Alvin and Barrett (Bubba) Pennington. Shirley was the devoted wife of Francis (Frank) L. Legrand, Jr. for 53 years, and loving mother of Francis (Lee) L. Legrand III...
Tonya L. Sayers, Esq.
Jul 27, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Thursday, July 27, 2023, Tonya L. Sayers, Esq., 55 years of age. Tonya was born in Louisville, KY. While she lived most of her life in Augusta, GA, she also spent many years in Hilton Head Island, SC. Following her graduation from Westside High School, Tonya received her...
Charles Mitchell Rector, Sr.
Jul 27, 2023
Charles Mitchell Rector, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into the presence of his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 27, 2023, Chaplain Charles Mitchell Rector, Sr., 85, loving husband of Mrs. Patricia Brickhouse Rector. He was preceded in death by his son Charles M. Rector, Jr. and his father Mr. Clifford Ceberry Rector and mother Mrs. Hallie Azilee...
Robert J. Johnson II
Jul 26, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Robert Joseph Johnson II, 43, loving husband of Serena Johnson. Robbie was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. He was always a hard worker and owned and operated Johnson’s Remodeling. Robbie was an avid UGA Bulldog fan, he loved to go four wheeling with his wife and kids and...
Margaret Diacetis
Jul 26, 2023
Margaret L. Diacetis Blairsville, GA – Margaret Blithe Diacetis, 72, beloved wife of Clifford Wayne Diacetis, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Margaret was born in Milledgeville, GA and grew up in Augusta, GA. Margaret graduated from Butler High School, where she met the love of her life Wayne. After marriage, they lived in Rhode Island, Jacksonville, FL...
Mildred Blackburn
Jul 26, 2023
Martinez, GA – Mildred “Mickie” Roberts Blackburn, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Reverend Robert E. Blackburn, Sr. for 36 years. Mickie was born in Columbus, GA on July 14, 1931 to the late Charlie and Oretha Roberts. She attended Valdosta State University and Mercer University,...
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