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Suzanne M. Clardy

Suzanne M. Clardy

Jul 25, 2023

Entered into rest on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Mrs. Suzanne McWilliams Clardy, 89, loving wife of 66 years to Dr. Richard L. Clardy. Suzanne was born in Waynesboro, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Wayne County High School and earned her BA from Austin Peay State University in Business and Secondary Education. Suzanne was named Miss Austin Peay State University...

Mica French

Mica French

Jul 24, 2023

Mica Lee (Miller) French, aged 59, passed away at her family home in Augusta on Monday, July 24th, 2023. Mica was born on September 13th, 1963, in LaMarque, Texas, to Max and Melva Miller. Early in her life, her family relocated to Augusta, where she grew up and graduated from Westside High School. Mica was a devoted mother to four...

John T. Chandler, Sr.

John T. Chandler, Sr.

Jul 23, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, July 23, 2023, Mr. John Troyce Chandler, Sr., 82, loving husband of the late Barbara Haire Chandler. John was a native of Fruithurst, AL and proudly served in the United States Army. He was an avid golfer and member of the West Lake Country Club where he played in the Dog Fight...

Beatrice Scheyer

Beatrice Scheyer

Jul 22, 2023

Evans, GA- Beatrice “Bea” Scheyer, 75, the beloved wife of 54 years of Dennis Scheyer, died peacefully July 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. Bea was born in Mesilla, New Mexico, moved with her family to California in 1953, and to Georgia with her husband and sons in 1983. Bea loved people, especially babies and children. She took care of...

Joann Rock

Joann Rock

Jul 20, 2023

Joann Cone Rock, affectionately known as JoJo, passed away on July 20, 2023, at the age of 54 surrounded by family and friends in Marietta, Georgia after a courageous and hard fought battle with breast cancer. Born on October 17, 1968, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Paula and Joe Cone. Joann loved the bright lights of...

Rev. Charles A. Stakely IV

Rev. Charles A. Stakely IV

Jul 19, 2023

Evans, GA – Rev. Charles Averett Stakely, IV, 64, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He is survived by Winter McKay Stakely, his wife of 30 years; his children, Charlie, Elle, and McKay; his father, Charles A. Stakely III (Winifred); his brothers, Ben Stakely (Cathryn), Frank Stakely (Stacey), and Harry Stakely (Luisana); his mother-in-law, Bodine B. McKay; his...

Doyle H. Brewer

Doyle H. Brewer

Jul 17, 2023

Entered into rest on Monday, July 17, 2023, Doyle H. Brewer, 92. Doyle was born November 15, 1930 in Dresden, Tennessee. He entered the military service in 1948 and was assigned to the 24th Infantry Division in Japan. Upon commencement of the Korean War (Conflict), he was sent to Korea with the 34th Infantry Regiment of the 24th Infantry Division....

Mark Detchemendy

Mark Detchemendy

Jul 17, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, July 17, 2023, Mr. Mark Lawson Detchemendy, 74, loving husband of Gloria Tavares Detchemendy. Mark was born in El Paso, Texas to Edward and Mary Margaret Detchemendy and one of 7 siblings. He was a Navy veteran. He was a devoted husband to wife Gloria of 51 years and loving father to...

George Cullen Taylor, Jr.

George Cullen Taylor, Jr.

Jul 17, 2023

George Cullen Taylor, Jr. age 78 passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Doctor’s Hospital of Augusta after an extended illness. George was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 28, 1944, and was the son of the late Elizabeth Rebecca Taylor and the late George Cullen Taylor, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Sandra C. Gleason

Sandra C. Gleason

Jul 17, 2023

Sandra C. Gleason Augusta, GA – Sandra C. Gleason went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17, 2023. Her loving husband, Gerald Louis Gleason, Sr., of 48 years preceded her death. Sandra was a native of Augusta, Georgia. She worked in and retired from Admissions at the Medical College of Georgia. Sandra was a faithful member of First...

James Larry Tilby

James Larry Tilby

Jul 15, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 15, 2023, Mr. James Larry Tilby, 80, loving husband of 57 years to Mrs. Linda Spires Tilby. Family members in addition to his wife include his son Jeff Tilby (Vickie); seven grandchildren: James Tilby (Boper Conklin), Christian Tilby (Natasha), Will Tilby, Kharl Tilby, Trey Tilby, Brad Tilby, and Aria Tilby; sisters:...

Steven Carabuena

Steven Carabuena

Jul 15, 2023

Steven Patrick Carabuena, born March 17, 1991, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023, at the age of 32 with his family by his side. He is survived by his beloved girlfriend Cynthia Enriquez, mother, Maria Amper Carabuena, father, Glenn Carabuena, and siblings, Philipp Carabuena and Melanie Workman. Steven grew up in Mount Vernon, NY and graduated from Mount St....

Margaret Wright Freeman

Margaret Wright Freeman

Jul 14, 2023

Augusta, GA – Margaret Wright Freeman, 96, entered into rest on Friday, July 14, 2023. She was born November 8, 1926, in Colfax Township in Rutherford County, NC. She attended Ellenboro High School where she played on the basketball team. After graduation she was employed at Rutherford County Welfare office. Settling in Augusta, she was employed by the Civil Service...

James Barrow Jr.

James Barrow Jr.

Jul 12, 2023

James Barrow, Jr. Augusta, GA - James Barrow, Jr., age 74, died July 12, 2023 at his home in Augusta, GA. He was also a resident of Athens, GA. He was the son of Superior Court Judge James Barrow and Phyllis Jenkins Barrow of Athens and brother to Ruth Barrow Bracewell (Mike), Phyllis Barrow Nelson (Don), Tom Barrow (Kathy), Church...

Magda B. Biernatzki

Magda B. Biernatzki

Jul 12, 2023

Magda B. Biernatzki Thomson, GA –Magda Brigette Biernatzki beloved mother, grandmother & friend was born May 12, 1943 in Germany & passed away on July 12, 2023. Maggie as she was known to all her friends and family was a long-time resident of Thomson Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents Artur & Elisabeth Lingnau Biernatzki. Maggie leaves...

Ina Marie Dean

Ina Marie Dean

Jul 12, 2023

Ina M. Dean Evans, GA – Ina Marie Dean, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and pillar of faith in her community, passed away peacefully at her home on July 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Her faith, joy, infectious laughter, and dedication to serving others were an inspiration to all who knew her. Born on July 30, 1948, in...

Betty Bostian Boliek

Betty Bostian Boliek

Jul 10, 2023

Augusta, GA - Betty Bostian Boliek, wife of Paulwyn L. Boliek, died July 10 at Augusta University Health Center. She was born August 21, 1937 to Herman C. and Helen O Bostian of Kannapolis, N. C. She attended the Kannapolis Public Schools and graduated from A. L. Brown High School in 1955. She graduated magna cum laude from Lenoir-Rhyne College...

Forrest A. Hutchinson

Forrest A. Hutchinson

Jul 10, 2023

Augusta, GA – Forrest Alan Hutchinson went home to Jesus peacefully with his loved ones by his side on July 10, 2023. He was 89 years old. Forrest was a deeply loving and spiritual man, considered wise, giving, and kind by all who knew him. His motto was to “love like Jesus loved.” In return, he was loved and admired...

Billy Moore

Billy Moore

Jul 10, 2023

Billy Moore Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, July 10, 2023, Billy J. Moore, 89. Billy was born in Johnson City, Tennessee and served in the US Army Reserves. Billy worked at Mid-South Container for over 20 years. A jack of all trades, he was a hard worker and owned his own painting business. Billy especially enjoyed fishing...

Bessie Mae "Zola" Abou-el-Asaad

Bessie Mae "Zola" Abou-el-Asaad

Jul 9, 2023

Augusta, GA – On Sunday, July 9, 2023, Bessie Mae “Zola” Abou El Assad, 74, made heaven her home. Bessie was predeceased by her parents: Oscar and Lizzie Mae Lester; twin sister: Lizzie Hunt and brother: Kenneth Lester. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Richard Perry III (Carrie) and Kevin Carl Perry (Karen); special niece/daughter: Jeanette Perry (Lee);...

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