Obituaries

Jan 1, 2024

Augusta, GA – Larry M. Ward, 74, loving  husband of 43 years to Kaye Ward, and devoted father to Jennifer “Jenny” Ward, entered into rest on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was a native Augustan and attended school in Evans after his family moved to Martinez, He attended First Baptist Church of Augusta.

Larry was predeceased by his parents: Julian...

Jan 1, 2024

Donna Jean (Berry) Ford of Augusta, Georgia passed away peacefully on January 1,2024 at Doctors Hospital surrounded by her family. 

Donna was born December 5, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio to Owen and Gloria Berry. She graduated from Linden McKinley High School in Columbus, Ohio and Stark State College in Canton Ohio, with a degree in accounting.

Over the years...

Jan 1, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, January 1, 2024, Mrs. Joyce Rennison Grimaud, 82, loving wife of 39 years to the late Mr. David E. Grimaud.

Joyce was born in Augusta, Georgia. She graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1959 and Barrett School of Nursing-University Hospital in 1962.  Joyce took pride in her nursing career of...

Dec 30, 2023

George William Prince Jr, also known as Bill, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, at the age of 82 in his hometown of Augusta, Georgia.

Born on January 17, 1941, in Augusta, Bill was a beloved father, and grandfather. Bill was known for his honesty, loyalty, and quick wit. He touched the lives of many through his kindness...

Dec 29, 2023

Entered into rest on Friday, 29 December 2023, Mrs. Diana Walker, 58, loving wife of William Walker, Air Force Colonel, retired.

Mrs. Walker was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife. She served in the Air Force as a Laboratory Officer on multiple assignments and separated as a Major.

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Dec 29, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, December 29, 2023, Julian Haley Roberts, III, 53, loving husband of Lisa N. Roberts.

Julian was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1992, where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. He was formerly a Senior Vice President of Wells Fargo Advisors. He was president of Roberts-Augusta, Inc.  Julian was a member of the Augusta Country Club, Sportachica, the Heritage Club, and the Augusta Assembly. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and gardening; particularly tending his prize-winning camellias. Julian had a brilliant and creative mind that...

Dec 28, 2023

Kenneth Earl Upton, 88, of Evans, GA, passed away on December 28, 2023. Kenneth was born in Bath, NC to Claude Thomas and Thelma Upton. He grew up with 6 siblings: Claude, Viola, Elizabeth, Lorina, Janice, and Gary.  As a teen, he loved playing sports, especially football and baseball.  At 17, he joined the US Army where he would serve for...

Dec 27, 2023

Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, Michele Taylor Newman, 51.

 

Michele was a native of Augusta, Georgia. She was a graduate of Lakeside High School. Michele worked in cosmetology sales for many years. A loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend, Michele will be missed by all.

 

Family members include her children: Brooke Smith (Phillip),...

Dec 27, 2023

Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, Connie Pridemore, 65, loving wife of Clifford “Gene” Pridemore, Jr.

 

Connie was born in Waynesboro, GA and was a 1974 graduate of Butler High School. She later moved to Ivey, GA and raised her family there. She enjoyed fishing, watching the Andy Griffith Show, was an avid Nascar...

Dec 26, 2023

Augusta, GA – Mr. Franklin O. Smith, Jr. (F.O.) entered into rest on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. 

Mr. Smith was born on May 10, 1947, in Augusta, GA. Growing up in Augusta he attended Richmond Academy where he was a captain in the ROTC. After high school he attended Augusta College. He was a Specialist E-4 in the 319th Transportation...

Dec 24, 2023

Rebecca Janell Watson entered peacefully into rest on December 24th 2023 at the age of 97. Ms. Watson was born April 4th 1926 in Metter, GA to Joseph Mackie Mercer and Eula Mae Mikell Mercer. Janell was the second of their 4 children (Including Melba, Francis and Grayson). Janell spent her childhood in Metter and graduated from Candler County High...

Dec 23, 2023

Evans GA – Entering into rest Saturday morning, December 23, 2023, in her home with her husband at her side, Mrs. Peggy Garrett Dye, 80, was wife of Lukey (Larry) Pierce Dye, Jr.

Originally from Macon, Ga., she moved to the Augusta area where she met and married her husband, Lukey (Larry) Dye in 1963. They spent most of their...

Dec 23, 2023

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, December 23, 2023, Charles Bryant Waller, Jr., 84, loving husband of Jane Waller.

 

Charles “Chuck” was born on July 30, 1939 in Winchester, Kentucky and was raised in Lexington, KY. He served in the United States Airforce in security and intelligence for thirty years, which included a tour in Vietnam.  A...

Dec 22, 2023

Augusta GA – Entering into rest Friday morning, December 22, 2023, surrounded by family at her home, Mrs. Jeanette Helms Kelley, 96, wife of the late William (Bill) Thomas Kelley.

Jeanette was born and grew up in Atlanta, GA.  She graduated from Commercial High School and worked in Atlanta.  She married Bill Kelley in 1947 and they spent most of...

Dec 21, 2023

James Roy Humphreys went to his eternal rest on December 21, 2023.

He is survived by his three children, James Humphreys Jr of Dallas, Texas, Patricia Diddle of Lincoln, Arkansas, and Kevin Humphreys of Decatur, Arkansas. He also had two grandchildren, Shealene Dennis and Dawneille Diddle, two great grandchildren, Braxton and Nevaeh, and three step-daughters Cindy Westervelt, Kim James...

Dec 21, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, December 21, 2023, Mabel Rhoden Whaley, 93, loving wife of the late Robert Walden Whaley.

 

Mabel was born in Johnston, SC as one of thirteen children to Ollie Lee and Viola Rhoden. She was a graduate of Tubman High School. Mabel was a faithful member of Warren Baptist Church for over...

Dec 20, 2023

     Ricky Odell Jay passed away on December 20, 2023 at Grand Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC. His wife, Mary Louise Jay, his daughter, Julie Hiott Jay (Bobby Martin}, and many of his special beach family were by his side.

     Ricky was born in Augusta, GA on December 31, 1952 to Hurbert Cleveland Jay and Ruby...

Dec 20, 2023

Dec 20, 2023

Newport, TN – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, Mr. James “Jake” William Barnes, 87, loving husband of 58 years to the late Mrs. Barbara  “Bobbie” Clayton Barnes.

Jake was a native of Augusta, Georgia but lived the last fifteen years in Newport, Tennessee. A devout master carpenter who finished his career working for J. C. Stockton.  His...

Dec 18, 2023

Entered into rest on Monday, December 18, 2023, Mrs. Nancy Sue Maxey McKenney, 84, loving wife of the late Mr. Walter McKenney.

Sue was born in Maxeys, Georgia and lived most of her life in Augusta. She was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church. She worked as a bookkeeper with the Richmond County Board of Education at Westside High...