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Melvin Lee Breithaupt
Jan 30, 2024
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Mr. Melvin Lee Breithaupt, 94, loving husband of 43 years to Mrs. Alice Morris Breithaupt.
Melvin was born in Wharton, Texas. He enlisted in the US Army at 18 years old and served for 21 years, settling in Augusta, Georgia. Melvin then worked for Proctor and Gamble as a mechanic...
Dr. Robert D. Hilliard
Jan 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Robert D. Hilliard, Ph.D. on January 29, 2024. Born on June 1, 1940, in Liberal, KS, Dr. Hilliard dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the advancement of education, earning his Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas. He took pride in helping create the Secondary and...
Donald Cheeks
Jan 28, 2024
Donald Cheeks
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 28, 2024, Senator Donald E. Cheeks (Ret.), 92, husband of 64 years to the late Betty H. Cheeks.
Don retired as a real estate investor and as a Georgia State Senator. He was a faithful member of Curtis Baptist Church.
Family members include his daughters: Donna C. Krouse, Deborah Cheeks, and Leslie...
Helen Robinette
Jan 26, 2024
Helen Mozelle Robinette
Augusta, GA – Helen Robinette, 97, loving wife of Fred Robinette went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Family members include her son: Barry Robinette (Gina) of Augusta; daughter: Shirley Weathers (Michael) of Evans; grandchildren: Candice Robinette (Megan) of Grovetown, Gabriel Weathers (Aja) of Cumming, GA, Charles Robinette, Heather Robinette of Augusta. Great...
James H. Stanley
Jan 26, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, January 26, 2024, James Henry Stanley, 73, loving husband of 45 years to Kathy A. Stanley.
James was born in New York, NY to Leo and Margaret Stanley. He served in the United States Navy for four years. James worked as a pulp mill foreman at International Paper before retiring. He was a...
Brian K. Bicking
Jan 24, 2024
Brian Keith Bicking passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.Born and raised in New Jersey, Brian followed his passion for cooking and became a chef in a restaurant where he met his wife, Nicole.Brian was a devoted husband and father of their children, Loralie and Madelyn. Brian loved coaching both girls in softball for many years with his close friend...
Harriet B. Benjamin
Jan 24, 2024
Martinez, GA – Harriet Ann Brown Benjamin passed away January 24, 2024, after a short illness. She was with family who loved her very much. Harriet was 91 years old. She refused to age and never let anyone see her with gray hair.
Harriet is survived by her husband of 72 years, John James “Jack” Benjamin and two children, Katherine...
John Allen "Al" Dempsey, Jr.
Jan 23, 2024
Appling, GA – Mr. John Allen “Al” Dempsey, Jr., 78, husband of Mrs. Cynthia “Cindye” Johnson Dempsey entered into rest on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, John Allen Dempsey, Sr. and Reba Orr Dempsey. Family members, in addition to his wife, include...
Gary Walter Royal
Jan 21, 2024
Evans, GA - Mr. Gary Walter Royal, aged 71, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 21, 2024. A devoted husband to Catherine (Cathy) Ellen Stone Royal, Gary was a cherished figure in his community and family. The memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, February 3 at 10:00 am at North Augusta Bible Chapel, with Rod Sharp officiating. Interment...
Richard Perry III
Jan 21, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024, Mr. Richard Perry III, 57, husband and friend of Carrie Perry.
Richard was a native of Somerville, NJ but has lived in Augusta for several years. He proudly served in the United States Army. He was an owner/operator for Schneider Trucking and other transportation companies over the years. He was...
Sandra Dillard
Jan 21, 2024
Sandra Dillard
Graniteville, SC – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024, Mrs. Sandra Leilani Dillard, 61, loving wife of Troy Dillard.
Sandra was an animal lover and had a big heart. She enjoyed her rock collection and was an avid music fan.
Family members, in addition to her husband, include her mother: Janice Ryals; sons: Tristian Dillard and Skylar Dillard; sister:...
James Louis Becton, MD
Jan 21, 2024
Augusta, GA – Dr. James L. Becton passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
Dr. Becton was born on October 8, 1934 in Savannah, Georgia to Beulah Lee Joyner and Herbert E. Becton. He grew up in Pooler, Georgia. He graduated from Savannah High School, attended Georgia Southern University and graduated from Wake Forest University in 1956. He earned his MD...
Sandra Lou Strausbaugh
Jan 20, 2024
Sandra Lou “Sandy” (Ratliff) Strausbaugh, 78, of Newark, died on Saturday, January 20, 2024, after a brief illness. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, Pleasant View Church/Barnes Cemetery at 6031 Fallsburg Rd NE, Newark, OH.
Her family includes her husband of 60 years, Paul; three children,...
Herbie L. Knight
Jan 20, 2024
Entered into rest on Saturday, January 20, 2024, Herbert Lee Knight, 62.
Herbie was a native of Augusta, Georgia and a graduate of Glenn Hills High School. He worked at Savannah River Site as a welder. An avid fan of UGA football, the Dallas Cowboys and WWE, which Herbie liked watching on television. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and planting flowers...
Robert J. Hillman
Jan 20, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, January 20, 2024, Mr. Robert J. Hillman, 102, loving husband of 74 years to the late Betty Nadine Hillman.
Mr. Hillman was a native of Ohio but spent many years in Augusta. He graduated from Kent State University and was a WWII veteran, having served in the Air Force. He retired from Goodyear...
Dr. Philip W. Catalano
Jan 19, 2024
Philip William Catalano, M.D. (77) passed away surrounded by his children on January 19, 2024, in his home in Augusta, GA. Philip, also known as Phil, was born to Dr. Edward William and Mary Suzanne Harrison, on May 4, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA. Phil was the second of eleven children. He is survived by his seven children: daughters Joan Parker...
Vernell Hamil
Jan 19, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, January 19, 2024, Mrs. Vernell Smith Hamil, 92, loving wife of 59 years to the late William Grady Hamil.
Nell, “GiGi” to her many children and grandchildren, was born and proudly raised in Alabama with eight siblings on a large working family farm, with life predominated by hard work, fun times, and faith....
Martha Louise Britt
Jan 18, 2024
Martha Louise Lane “Weebee” Britt, 95, beloved wife of the late John M. Britt, entered into rest January 18, 2024. Louise was born April 4, 1928, in Bennettsville, South Carolina, and raised in Ellenton, SC, and Vidalia, GA. She graduated as Salutatorian from Vidalia High School. After moving to Augusta, GA, Louise met the love of her life, Johnny Britt,...
Jonaquine Armitage
Jan 17, 2024
Hephzibah, GA - Jonaquine Armitage entered into rest Tuesday January 16, 2024. She passed away of natural causes at her home in Hephzibah, Georgia.
Jonaquine was predeceased by her loving husband Homer who passed away last year from Alzheimer’s at the Georgia War Veterans home in Augusta. Born in Matewan, WV on March 18, 1940 to parents John and Quinnie...
Robert Eugene Leftwich, PhD
Jan 13, 2024
Born on July 2, 1940, Dr. Robert Eugene Leftwich, PhD passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, due to covid complications. A Texas native, he grew up in Longmont, Colorado.
Robert attended Baylor University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1963. He continued his education obtaining a Master’s Degree at Northern Illinois University in 1970, and a Doctorate...
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