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Billy Ray Morris
Jun 9, 2023
Martinez, GA – Billy Ray Morris, 67, entered into rest Friday, June 9, 2023. Billy was a loyal Georgia Bulldog, Atlanta Braves, and Atlanta Falcons fan, and he especially enjoyed lake life. He was a fixture at his favorite spot, The Pizza Joint, and he loved all his family there. Billy was affectionately known as “Papa Monk”, he loved his...
Joann S. Finley
Jun 8, 2023
Joann S. Finley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, June 8, 2023, Joann Smith Finley, 62. Joann was born in Mississippi but lived in Augusta for many years. She worked as a hospice nurse at Augusta University. Joann enjoyed drinking tea, eating lasagna, shopping and travelling, especially when she was the driver. She also loved to get her...
Kellett Bentley Taylor
Jun 7, 2023
Kellett Anne Bentley Taylor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Mrs. Kellett Anne Bentley Taylor, wife of Robert Keith Taylor. Kellett was born in and grew up in Augusta, Georgia and had lived in Blue Ridge, Ga for several years. She was a current resident of Grovetown, Ga. She graduated from Augusta Christian Schools and...
Shirley H. Vernon
Jun 6, 2023
Shirley Harper Vernon died on June 6th 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Clifton Harper and DuPont Peeples Harper. Shirley was born on December 20, 1935 in Portsmouth, Virginia and was raised in Martin, South Carolina. She lived most of her life in Augusta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas...
Susan Edmunds Genonsalao
Jun 5, 2023
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, June 5, 2023, Susan Edmunds Genonsalao, age 51. Family members include her children: Faith Genonsalao and John Genonsalao; parents: James and Cynthia Edmunds; brother: Jimmy Edmunds (Joy); three nieces: Brittney Edmunds, Mackenzie Edmunds, & Madison Edmunds; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members. A celebration of life will be held...
Charles W. Burrum, Jr.
Jun 5, 2023
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, June 5, 2023, Mr. Charles W. Burrum, Jr., 96, husband of the late Mrs. Ann Thigpen Burrum. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Pastor Dave Vosseller officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will...
Lucia "Lucy" Esperanza
Jun 5, 2023
Lucy Esperanza Augusta, GA – Born in the Philippines on October 31, 1936. Went to be with the Lord June 5, 2023 in Piedmont Hospital, Augusta GA. She was a Pharmacy graduate in Centro Escolar University Manila Philippines, became Miss Pharmacy in college. Work as Food Chemist, drink Chemist and in MCG Laboratory In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Married to Sol...
Sherry Adams Moore
Jun 4, 2023
Grovetown, GA – Mrs. Sherry A. Moore passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Sherry was born in North Carolina in 1947 to John & Pauline Adams. She graduated from Augusta University in 1994 and also retired from a career at Augusta University in 2014. Sherry was an active participant in the Augusta University Alumni Association. She...
Daniel Walter
Jun 2, 2023
Daniel B. Walter, 94, husband of the late Elizabeth C. Walter, entered into rest June 2, 2023. Dan was a native of Augusta and a life-long member of St. Mary On The Hill Catholic Church. Dan enjoyed volunteering at the church, in addition to several other local organizations, and was an avid traveler having visited 20+ countries in his retirement....
Jenny Patch
Jun 2, 2023
Jenny Lynn Petersen Baker Patch (a.k.a. just Patch) died June 2, 2023 from a well fought battle with cancer. Jenny was the widow of John Russell Smith (12/20/2015), her soulmate and husband of 32 years. They married on June 24, 1983. She is survived by her son Phillip Preston Patch and predeceased by her son John Benjamin Smith. She is...
Paula S. Morgan
Jun 1, 2023
In Loving Memory of Paula Morgan Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Born May 10, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Michigan Deceased June 1, 2023 Age 93 Paula Morgan was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on May 10, 1930, daughter of Stanley and Thelma Richmond. Paula is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clifford Rees Morgan. She is survived by her...
Roseanne Elaine Bowen
Jun 1, 2023
Roseanne Elaine Bowen passed away peacefully at her home on June 01, 2023, after an extended illness. She was born on May 13, 1957, in Carrollton, Georgia. She moved with her family to Sandy Springs, GA and then to Augusta, GA. She later lived in Orangeburg, SC, Baltimore, MD and North Augusta, SC before returning to Augusta. Roseanne was the...
Virginia Yaden Nickles
May 31, 2023
Augusta GA - Virginia Yaden Nickles, 88, beloved wife of Thomas (Mack) McBride Nickles, Jr., entered into eternal rest on May 31,2023. Born in Moultrie, Georgia, Virginia was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Lynden Yaden. She attended Mercer University where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority and received her degree in education. It was through...
Russ Kirkland
May 31, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, James Russell “Russ” Kirkland, 67. Family members include his niece: Jennifer Houston (Tyson) and their children: Jackson Houston, Ryan Houston and Kyle Houston; brother: Charlie Kirkland (Denise) and aunt: Barbara Haig. Russ entered what is now Augusta State University at the age of 15 and transferred to Brown University...
John F. Mell Jr.
May 30, 2023
John F. Mell, Jr. Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Mr. John Francis Mell, Jr., 90, loving husband of 29 years to Mrs. Joyce Skiba (Lewis) Mell. John was born in Thompsonville, Connecticut. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in Storrs and was a member of the Theta Xi fraternity. He joined the United...
Annette Eyrich
May 30, 2023
Augusta, GA – Surrounded by her family Mrs. Annette Leona Eyrich, entered the presence of the Lord at the age of 67. She is the loving wife of Kurt Eyrich. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Rachel (Brian) Stolpe, Daniel (Celine), Margaret, Jonathan (Megan), Mark (Jesse), Timothy (Brooke), Steven (Courtney), Molly, Ryan, Joseph, Luke, Matthew,...
Donald "Donnie" G. Wren
May 30, 2023
Waynesboro, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Mr. Donald Gordon Wren, 73, loving husband of 52 years to Mrs. Hebe S. Wren. Donnie was born in Augusta, Georgia, graduated from Butler High School where he met his high school sweetheart and married her. He served in the Naval Reserve and then worked for Coca-Cola where he...
Clayton Walton Buchanan II
May 29, 2023
May 29th, 2023, Clayton Walton Buchanan II, 90, of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved family by his side. Clayton was born in Macon, Georgia in 1933, the son of the late Henri Smith Buchanan and Joseph Douglas Buchanan. He is predeceased by his brother Joseph Douglas Buchanan Jr. and sister Ann Buchanan Haugabook. Clayton...
Daniza T. Saxon
May 29, 2023
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, May 29, 2023, Mrs. Daniza Thompson Saxon, 73, loving wife of 32 years to Mr. Samuel W. Saxon. Daniza was born in Germany. After moving to Martinez, Georgia, she worked as a clerk at the VA Hospital where she worked for 27 years before retiring. Daniza was a faithful member of Church...
Brenda "Betty" Gosneigh
May 27, 2023
Augusta, GA – Brenda "Betty" Elizabeth Teresa Gosneigh, 88, entered into rest Saturday, May 27, 2023. Brenda worked for many years at St. Joseph Hospital. She was an avid gardener who was very outgoing and was a devout Christian. Brenda was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Family members include her children: Mike Gosneigh (Kathy), Michelle Gosneigh,...
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