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Caitlin Harbin Gould

Caitlin Harbin Gould

May 1, 2023

Evans, GA – Entered into rest at home on Monday, May 1, 2023, Caitlin Cherie Harbin, 30, loving wife of Cody Gould. She was the precious daughter of Ben and Hope Harbin. Caitlin was a native of Evans. She graduated from Lakeside High School. Caitlin loved life, had a great sense of humor, enjoyed funny movies, and loved to laugh....

Robert Wiggins Sr.

Robert Wiggins Sr.

Apr 30, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, April 30, 2023, Mr. Robert Wiggins, Sr., 79, loving husband of Patricia Wiggins. Robert was a native of Miami, FL but has lived in Lincolnton for many years. He owned Wiggins Lawn Care. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Family members, in addition to his wife, include his...

James H. Paschal, Sr.

James H. Paschal, Sr.

Apr 30, 2023

James H. Paschal, Sr. Augusta, GA - On April 30, 2023, James Howard Paschal Sr. heard and obeyed the call of his Master to come Home. He was born May 28, 1930, in Winfield, GA, to loving parents, Lloyd L. and Annie Laurie Griffin Paschal. He is survived by his loving wife of seventy-one years, Julia W. Paschal; by two...

David Rees

David Rees

Apr 28, 2023

David Rees Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, April 28, 2023, Mr. William David Rees, age 85, loving husband of 43 years to Diana Rees. Other family members includes: nieces: Wendy Golob (Joe), Kim Gardner (Mike), Laurie Lukens (Mike), Nephew Larry Rees (Rita); 11 great nieces and nephews and 6 great great nieces and nephews. David was born...

Betty Joyce Wells

Betty Joyce Wells

Apr 25, 2023

On April 25, 2023, Betty Joyce Wells entered into her final rest at age 86. She is survived by her four daughters (Melvidene Wells, Rita Ellison, Erlene Graham, and Kay Ramsey), as well as five grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and even one great-great-grandchild. Betty loved her family and spending time with them. She gave great hugs, cooked delicious food, and exuded...

Ray Byron Wren

Ray Byron Wren

Apr 25, 2023

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Ray Byron Wren, 78, loving husband of 51 years to Ann Swan Wren. Ray was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. He was the founder and current owner of Stitches Unlimited and the prior owner of The Rack and Grill. Ray was a member of Local 150 Pipe and...

Frederick Alan Trest, MD

Frederick Alan Trest, MD

Apr 25, 2023

Fred Alan Trest, M.D, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 25, 2023. He was the eldest of three children born to Fred Irving Trest and Jeanne Valene Newton Trest on October 27, 1941, in Dothan, AL. He learned the value of hard work and determination from a young age. Dr. Trest graduated as Valedictorian in...

William T. "Bill" Johnston

William T. "Bill" Johnston

Apr 24, 2023

William T. Johnston, “Bill”, entered into rest on April 24, 2023, at the age of 67. He was a loving husband of 21 years to Elizabeth Nunn Johnston and a devoted father to Derrek (Jill) of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Bill was the eldest boy of five siblings born in Boston, Massachusetts to the late William and Theresa Johnston on February 11,...

William L. Hildreth

William L. Hildreth

Apr 24, 2023

Evans, GA - William (Bill) Lawrence Hildreth, age 84, of Evans, GA passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, with his loving wife Zee by his side. Bill was born on December 5, 1938, in Aliceville, AL to Lawrence Austin Hildreth and Fannie Bess Carson Hildreth. He graduated from Aliceville High School where he was on the football team. After...

Thomas M. Blanchard, Jr.

Thomas M. Blanchard, Jr.

Apr 22, 2023

Mr. Thomas Maxwell Blanchard, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on April 22, 2023. Services will be held at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 2230 Walton Way on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 10:30 AM. The Reverend Doctor Bunny Simon Williams, the Reverend Doctor Talmadge Arton Bowden, Jr., and the Reverends Ted Clarkson and Lynn...

David Lindroth

David Lindroth

Apr 22, 2023

Augusta, GA - Robert “David” Lindroth (78) died 22 April, 2023 at his home in Augusta, GA, after a short illness. Born in Shawano, WI, he was the son of Robert William Lindroth of Shawano WI and Dorais M. Langill of Elm Grove, WI. While living with his maternal grandparents, he attended catholic elementary school in Elm Grove, WI and...

Dolly Wheelan

Dolly Wheelan

Apr 22, 2023

Dolly Wheelan, age 65 of Dover, TN passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Jacksonville, Fl August 9, 1957, the beloved daughter of the late Shirley Thomas and Josephine Stephenson. Dolly was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the Iron Workers Local 387 as a certified welder in Atlanta, GA. Dolly...

Anita Bronold

Anita Bronold

Apr 22, 2023

Jackson, SC – Anita Bernadette Bronold, 91, entered into rest Saturday, April 22, 2023. Anita, known as “Bernie” to her family and close friends, attended Mt. St. Agnes College, spent several years as a Catholic nun, devoted her life to the education of children and the rescue of abandoned animals of all types. After retiring from the Richmond County Board...

David D. Goolsby

David D. Goolsby

Apr 22, 2023

David D. Goolsby Augusta, GA – Mr. David Daniel Goolsby, 50, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 22, 2023. David was the loving husband of Ann “Beth” McGowan Goolsby. David, a native of Atlanta, GA, had lived in the Augusta area intermittently since his teens. He was a faithful member of the Church of the Holy Comforter....

Harvey Jackson

Harvey Jackson

Apr 21, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, April 21, 2023, Mr. Harvey Hartmut Jackson, son of Mrs. Almut Jackson and father of Mr. Peter Jackson. Harvey's siblings include sisters: Viktoria and Andrea, and brothers: Gunther and Adrian. Another sibling, his sister Ramona preceded Harvey in death. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 11:00AM...

Rev. James D. Hyder, Sr.

Rev. James D. Hyder, Sr.

Apr 20, 2023

The Rev. James D. Hyder, Sr. died in his sleep in the early morning hours of April 20, 2023. He was born in Chester, S.C. on Sept. 8, 1929, and moved with his family to Anderson, S.C. in 1940 where he later graduated from Boys High School in 1946. He played football at Clemson under coach Frank Howard for a...

Barbara H. Kowalski

Barbara H. Kowalski

Apr 20, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 20, 2023, Mrs. Barbara Harrell Kowalski, 89, loving wife of 33 years to Mr. Alexander “Al” Kowalski. Barbara was born in Macon, Georgia to Robert and Marion Harrell. She moved to Augusta and retired from Fort Gordon as a Civil Service Clerk. Barbara was a faithful member of St. Mary on...

Mrs. Patricia Duffie Rickerson

Mrs. Patricia Duffie Rickerson

Apr 20, 2023

Grovetown, GA – Mrs. Rickerson entered into rest on Thursday, April 20,2023 at Doctor’s Hospital. Mrs. Patricia Rickerson, 86, was a life-long resident of the Augusta area. She was employed at the Medical College of Georgia for 15 years and retired in 1998. Pat always enjoyed working puzzles, reading a good mystery book, or spending time with her children, grandchildren...

Lois Allen

Lois Allen

Apr 20, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 20, 2023, Lois Ruth Allen, 87, loving wife of Charles “Chuck” K. Allen. Lois was born in Oak Park, IL. She reared three sons, served as a Cub Scout Den Mother, was active each political election as a poling judge and cared for the elderly as a Certified Nursing Assistant, both...

Mrs. Beverly M. Howard

Mrs. Beverly M. Howard

Apr 19, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Mrs. Beverly Myers Howard, 79, was a loving wife of 36 years to the late Dr. Matthew T. Howard and a devoted mother to her children Corday and Kevin. Beverly was the first baby born in Albany, GA on January 3, 1944. Later she moved to Atlanta, GA where...

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