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Shirley Morgan Shelton
Jun 2, 2024
Shirley Morgan Shelton 83, of Hephzibah, Ga entered into rest Sunday, June 2nd 2024 at Doctors Hospital. Graveside services will be held Friday, June 7th 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Dean Johnson will officiate. Services will be for immediate family.Shirley was born in Jeffersonville, Georgia the daughter of the late LeRoy Morgan and Ruby Corine Little Morgan. She...
Joshua Detchemendy
Jun 1, 2024
On June 1st 2024, Joshua Detchemendy, at age 46, unexpectedly passed away in Grovetown. He was born March 18th, 1978 to Mark & Gloria Detchemendy.
Joshua is preceded in death by his father, Mark, and brother, Noah.
Joshua is survived by his two children, Oscar Detchemendy & Magnolia Detchemendy; siblings: Melissa Detchemendy (Crystal), Michelle Patel (Vipul), Luke Detchemendy (Bridget), Abraham Detchemendy...
Ivey Barnett
Jun 1, 2024
Augusta, Georgia – Ivey Ann Jernigan Barnett, 85, died Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Ivey Ann Jernigan Barnett was born on May 27, 1939 and grew up in Newton, Georgia where she spent many hours and summer afternoons skiing on the Flint River. From birth through her high school years, she was known as Ann.
She attended Mitchell County High School in neighboring...
Dr. Harry Harper III
Jun 1, 2024
Evans, GA - Dr. Harry Taylor Harper, III entered into rest on June 1, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Meriam Kilner Harper, his brother William W. Harper of Athens, and his parents, Dr. & Mrs. Harry T. Harper, Jr.
Born in Augusta, Ga in 1939, Dr. Harper graduated from Richmond Academy after proudly being on the 1957 ARC...
Anna Bannister
Jun 1, 2024
Augusta, GA – Anna Bannister entered into rest Saturday, June 1, 2024.
A native Augustan, Anna graduated from Tubman High School, attended two years at Augusta College, and graduated from Northwestern University. She worked in local radio stations and eventually taught English and Speech at the Academy of Richmond County. Anna was an active member of First Baptist Church from her teens....
Gary King
Jun 1, 2024
Entered into rest Saturday, June 1, 2024, Gary Randal King, 85, loving husband of the late Linda Green King.
Gary was a native of Fort Worth, Texas and veteran of the Naval Air Reserves. He was a loving husband of 56 years to his wife Linda while raising two wonderful sons. His early passion in life was to be a plumber...
Nancy Drucilla Burden
May 31, 2024
Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Hubert Burden, her parents Roy & Carrie Allgood, six siblings, and a few nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her three children, Carolyn Rodgers (Bob); Donnie Burden (Kathy); and Jodie Burden Hess (Dennis), chosen son William Dixon, grandchildren Bobby Rodgers (Julia); Amy Burden Irwin; Christopher Patterson (Julie); and Brittany Patterson, great...
Thomas W. Edge
May 31, 2024
Flowery Branch, Ga formerly of Grovetown, Ga.- Mr. Tommy Edge, 83, entered into rest on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Tommy was known by most of his friends as “Edge” and he was a passionate fisherman and sports fanatic. He loved to root for Georgia Tech, The NY Yankees, Golden State Warriors and pretty much any team that was playing opposite...
Willie "Tommy" Lee
May 31, 2024
Willie Thomas Lee
November 9, 1949 - May 31, 2024
Willie Thomas “Tommy” Lee, 74, of Keysville, GA entered into rest on May 31, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Barbara B. Lee, his 3 daughters, Brandy (Paul) Dunaway, Tammy (Rob) Solomon, and Brooke (Scott) Branham, his brothers, Charles (Debbie) Lee and David...
Ford Verdery, Sr.
May 31, 2024
Mr. Rieves Ford Verdery Sr.,85, loving husband of 64 years to Mary Jameson Verdery, entered into rest on Friday May 31, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1938 to the late Albert Brantley Verdery and Louise Ford Verdery.
Ford was a native and longtime resident of Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from St Paul’s School in Brooklandville, Maryland and attended Clemson...
Belinda "Binnie" Jones
May 31, 2024
Augusta, GA – Belinda “Binnie” Jones entered into rest Friday, May 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her daughters; Robin Rabun (Mike), Rhonda Partridge (David); grandson; Josh Partridge (Lisa), four great grandchildren; Caleb, Karleigh, McKenzie, and Emily. She is also survived by her husband; Fred Jones, siblings; Nan, Mel, Becky, Nisi (Carl), and Dur (Kay) who...
George Traylor Sheftall
May 30, 2024
Augusta, GA - Mordecai George Traylor Sheftall died at age 90 on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife Louise Wimberly Kimsey Sheftall; his son, Dr. Mordecai George Sheftall (Keiko) of Hamamatsu, Japan; daughter, Amelia Wimberly Sheftall of Manhattan, NY; and grandchildren Levi Riku Sheftall, Benjamin Dan Sheftall and Hannah Louise Wilk. He is predeceased by...
Kaesen James Van Haastrecht
May 29, 2024
Augusta, GA- Baby Kaesen James Van Haastrecht just 6 weeks of age, entered into divine rest Wednesday, May 29th, 2024.
Kaesen was the loving son of Briar Rose and Kaelub (Taylor) Van Haastrecht. He was survived by his grandparents James Dalton (Kathleen Spurlock), John and Katrina Van Haastrecht. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Brenda Dalton.
The memorial service will be...
Deborah Horner Lawhorne
May 29, 2024
Augusta, GA – Deborah Horner Lawhorne entered into rest on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the age of 73.
Deborah was a native of Augusta, Georgia. She was a graduate of Richmond Academy High School and the University of Georgia. She was known to cheer and yell at the TV for her Dawgs. Deborah loved being at the beach, working in...
Tina Leffel Cadle
May 29, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Tina Maria Leffel Cadle, 61, loving wife of Bruce S. Cadle.
Tina was born in Fort Dixon, New Jersey, but lived in the Augusta area for 50 plus years. She worked at International Paper (now known as Clearwater Paper) for over 39 years. Tina enjoyed horses, quilting, and traveling; however,...
William Oxner
May 28, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, William Robert Oxner, 88, loving husband of the late Mozelle Neal Oxner.
William was a native of Augusta, GA, where he was a lifetime member of Curtis Baptist Church. Before retiring, he worked as a signal instructor at Fort Gordon. He was a gentle Christian man who enjoyed working in...
Joshua Sanders
May 27, 2024
Joshua Forrest Sanders, aged 32, passed away at his home in Dalton, GA, on Monday, May 27, 2024.
Joshua was born on February 27, 1992, in Augusta, GA, to Paul Sanders and Mica French. He grew up as an energetic boy before relocating with his family to Freeville, NY, in 2003. In Freeville, he attended Dryden High School and developed his...
Craig W. Manfredi
May 26, 2024
Tennille, GA – Craig William Manfredi (65) passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, in his home after a short battle with lung cancer.
Craig, the son of William and Eleanor Manfredi, was born on July 16, 1958, in Aiken, SC. After graduation from Louisville (GA) High School in 1976, he received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of...
Anne Matthews
May 25, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, May 25, 2024, Anne McElmurray Matthews, 89, loving wife of the late Rev. Robert G. “Bob” Matthews, Sr.
Anne was a native of Augusta, GA. She graduated as the Valedictorian from Hephzibah High School. She wore many hats, from mother and homemaker to administrative assistant for many years. Family was very important to...
Billy Chance Rooks
May 25, 2024
Augusta, GA –Billy Chance Rooks, 92, loving husband of June Lanier Rooks, peacefully passed away on May 25, 2024, surrounded by family.
Bill was born on January 28, 1932, in Metter, Georgia, and is survived by his wife, June Lanier Rooks, Augusta, GA, three daughters, Jane Poston (Cliff) Thomson, GA, Jill Turner (Chad) Canton, GA, and Julie Phelan (Mike) Lake Burton,...
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