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John W. Adcox
Nov 13, 2023
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 13, 2023, Mr. John Welton Adcox, 94, husband of 70 years to the late Mrs. Lucille Delores Adcox. John was affectionately known to all as “Pop” and was a proud United States Air Force veteran.
John was born in Rockingham, North Carolina on October 17, 1929 to Albert and Julia Dallas...
Joyce Wood
Nov 13, 2023
Entered into rest on Monday, November 13, 2023, Mrs. Joyce Wood, 85, loving wife of the late William “Woody” Wood.
Joyce enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, who was affectionately known as “Nana”.
Family members include her daughters: Sheryl Redman and Teresa Blackwell (Ted); grandchildren: Lee Redman (Nicole), Nicholas...
Catherine McGee Barbay
Nov 12, 2023
Catherine McGee Barbay
Augusta, GA –Catherine McGee Barbay, 65, wife of Stephen W. Barbay, entered into rest on Sunday, November 12, 2023, suddenly in San Antonio, TX.
She is survived by her husband as well as her daughters: Catherine Barbay, Carmen Barbay, Rosa Barbay and Dora Hauda (Michael); grandchildren: Matisyn and Paiton Allison, Baileigh Horne, Carter Cruz and Luna...
Ronald A. Gadapee
Nov 12, 2023
Ronald A. Gadapee, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, quietly departed this life on November 12, 2023, in Augusta, GA.
Ron was born February 13, 1940, in Washington D.C. to the late Ronald and Josephine Gadapee. He was the second of three children – brother Richard ‘Dick’ Gadapee (deceased) and sister Beverly Gadapee Brock.
Ron lived in Washington D.C. until the...
Nancy Missey
Nov 11, 2023
Nancy Carolyn Sheets Missey was born on June 10, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri to Melvin C. Sheets, Sr. and Maxine Hacker Sheets. She was baptized as an infant into the kingdom of God on November 7, 1954, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri. Later on, she was confirmed in her faith on May 5, 1968 at Ascension Lutheran...
Martha Toole
Nov 11, 2023
Martha Elizabeth Pratt Toole
Martha, 83, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Elma Pratt.
She was a lifelong member of Saint James Methodist Church and the Nowell Sunday School Class, later a teacher of the Beckum Bible Class. She loved studying the Bible, reading books, painting, pictures and tending...
Peggy Starnes McDonald
Nov 9, 2023
North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 9, 2023, Peggy Starnes McDonald, 93.
Peggy was born in Charleston, SC. She attended Furman University. Peggy was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for grades four and five, sang in the chancel choir, and was a counselor of UMYF. Peggy enjoyed...
Barbara Flicek Crout
Nov 8, 2023
Augusta, GA – Barbara Flicek Crout, a dedicated and accomplished individual, passed away on November 8, 2023, leaving behind a profound impact on the medical field and the lives of those she touched. She was born in Augusta, Georgia, on August 20, 1932, to William and Clara Owens.Barbara's pursuit of knowledge began at Tubman High School, where she laid the...
Laqueita S. Valdick
Nov 8, 2023
Laqueita S. Valdick
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Laqueita S. Valdick, 82.
Family members include her daughter: Tonja Sparks (Johnny); grandchildren: Joey, Ashley, Celeste and Bobby; 6 great grandchildren: Johnny Roc, Caleb, Jase, Jaxon, Katelyn and Abbey. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Valdick and her daughter Pam Collins.
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Joe James
Nov 7, 2023
Joseph F. James, Sr. Obituary
September 12, 1937 - November 7, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Joseph F. James, Sr, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, veteran, member of the Roman Catholic clergy, executive administrator, university professor, competitive athlete and practicing psychologist. Joe peacefully departed this world...
Robert G. Rush
Nov 7, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Robert George Rush, 69, loving husband of Betty Manuel Rush.
Family members in addition to his wife include his son: Robert Christopher Rush; daughter: Brittany Jane Rush; and grandchildren: Avery Pulaski, John M. Pulaski, William R. Pulaski, and Katie G. Pulaski.
A private graveside service was...
Gerald Dean Sims
Nov 6, 2023
Harlem, GA – Mr. Gerald Dean Sims “Grandpa”, age 86, of Harlem , Georgia went to Heaven on November 6, 2023.
Gerald served his country in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class. During his 20 years in the Army he served as a Medical Specialist and a Supply Sergeant. He served two tours...
Connie McCoy
Nov 6, 2023
Connie McCoy
Augusta, GA – Connie McCoy, “Nanu” to her family, entered into rest Monday, November 6, 2023. She is remembered most for her caring and loving nature. She was married to her late husband, Jack “Papa” McCoy, for 65 years.
Through her actions and words, she established a foundation of core values, including faith, hard work, and selflessness,...
Hildegard Patton
Nov 5, 2023
Evans, GA. – Entered into rest Sunday, November 05, 2023, at 05:50 A.M. after a long-term bout with Dementia.
Mrs. Hildegard Patton of Evans GA., wife of Mr. Jesse Patton was born September 15, 1932, in Munich Germany where she met a young soldier in her 20’s and they knew instantly they were meant to spend the rest...
Nathan E. Duffie
Nov 3, 2023
Augusta, GA – Nathan Eugene Duffie, 43, entered into rest Friday, November 3, 2023.
Nathan was a lifelong resident of Augusta and graduated from Augusta Christian in 1999 where he was a state champion and 3 sport athlete but football is what captured his heart. He attended both Newberry College where he was a member of the TKE fraternity and Maranatha...
Ronald Melvin Duvall
Nov 3, 2023
Mr. Ronald "Ron" M. Duvall went to his heavenly home on Friday November 3, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born and raised in St. Joseph, MO, then joined the United States Marine Corp where he served 2 tours in Vietnam. After his service, he attended Missouri Western State University and received a degree in Biology and Chemistry. ...
Steven B. Jones
Nov 2, 2023
Steven B. Jones
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 2, 2023, Steven Bryant Jones, 45.
Steven was a lifelong native of Augusta. He was a member of the class of 1996 from Butler High School. Steven graduated from Augusta State with a Master's degree in education. He worked as an English teacher for Jefferson County...
Ronald Poharski
Nov 2, 2023
Augusta, GA - Ronald James Poharski, 54, entered into rest on November 2, 2023, surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 1 p.m. in North Augusta, SC.
Mr. Poharski was born April 22, 1969, in Nanticoke, PA to Mr. Martin and Christine (Sokolnicki) Poharski of...
Dr. James Nicholas Powell
Oct 31, 2023
Dr. James Nicholas Powell
Augusta, GA – Dr. James Nicholas Powell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Betty Mayton Powell, as well as daughters Kathryn Powell Vincent (Scott) of Nashville, TN and Lauren Powell Land (Adam) of Augusta, GA and Kristen Marie Powell. He is also survived...
Hazel Marie White
Oct 31, 2023
Hazel Marie White
Augusta, GA – Hazel Marie White entered Heavens Gate on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Marie was born on November 25, 1934 in the Old Indian Territory of Oklahoma near Vian to Leander and Lela Lewis. She was raised on a cattle farm with eight brothers and one sister. After high school Marie followed her older siblings...
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