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Naomi Cheeks
Feb 23, 2025
Naomi Combs Cheeks transitioned peacefully from this world on February 23, 2025 to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.
Naomi was born Feb 27, 1939 in Bristol, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents Johnny & Mabel Dixon, her first husband Spencer C. Combs and second husband Bobby D. Cheeks. She is survived by her daughters Brenda...
Mary Hallman
Feb 23, 2025
Entered into rest on Sunday, February 23, 2025, Mrs. Mary Hallman, 91, loving wife of the late Victor R. Hallman.
Born in 1933 in Saluda Co., SC to the late Milledge and Mattie Franklin, Mary was a charter member of Advent Lutheran Church and worked at Thomson Co. for many years. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, making jewelry but most importantly she...
Sung Won Park
Feb 23, 2025
Sung Won Park, 84, entered into rest Sunday, February 23, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
William Lee Messex II
Feb 22, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2025, Mr. William Lee Messex II, 52, beloved husband of 32 years to Andrea Messex.
Lee was born in Augusta, Ga on March 22, 1972. He served his country in the US Army for 12 years. Lee was actively working as Captain in security with Southern Nuclear at Plant Vogtle....
Judith McLaughlin Gary
Feb 22, 2025
Mrs. William Theodore Gary, III, born Judith Wilson McLaughlin, entered into rest on February 22, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital. She was born on March 10, 1934, in Augusta, GA where she lived her full life. She was preceded in death by her mother Catherine Mealing Burns and her husband, William Theodore Gary, III.
Mrs. Gary, Judy, attended Monte Sano Grammar School...
Barbara Limehouse
Feb 22, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, February 22, 2025, Mrs. Barbara Limehouse, 90, loving wife of the late Edgar “Ed” Limehouse.
She was born in Old Ellenton, SC to Jake and Lena Bell. She is survived by her sister: Betty B. Bracewell (Ronnie); nephew: Ronald Bracewell, Jr. (Susan); nieces: Pamela B. Pilcher and Ellen B. Jones (Danny); great nephews:...
Louise Baker
Feb 21, 2025
Evans, GA – Louise Whittle Baker, 90, entered into rest Friday, February 21, 2025.
Louise was born in Conway, SC to the late Arland and Virgil Baker. She loved sports and coached baseball at Butler High School. She retired from the Richmond County Board of Education as a teacher after 46 years. She also taught at Josey High School.
Family members include...
Timmy Pittman
Feb 20, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, February 20, 2025, Mr. Timothy Chance “Timmy” Pittman, 61
Timmy was a native and lifelong resident of the Augusta area. He was a graduate of Westside High School and attended Augusta College. Timmy was a project manager in the construction business. He was an NRA level one shotgun instructor, as well as a...
William Gray Peele
Feb 18, 2025
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, William Gray Peele, 92.
William was born in Washington, North Carolina. He served 20 years for the U.S. Army in aviation as a pilot, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. William was a true “Officer and Gentleman”. He was a wonderful, caring husband who loved his wife dearly. William treated everyone...
Freddie B Richardson
Feb 18, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on February 18, 2025, Mr. Freddie B Richardson, loving husband of Marilyn Bell Richardson. Other family members include a daughter: Sylvia Richardson; son: Roderick Richardson; stepdaughter: Carla Walker; grandchildren: Janayia, Richardson, Olivia Jefferies, Tyler Jefferies; siblings: Shirley Cruise, Wilma Clifton Young (Johnnie), Joyce Gambrel, Barbara Jones, Brigette Jones, Rickey Jones, Brenton Copeland and Teresa...
Deborah Ann Stewart
Feb 16, 2025
Deborah Chavel Stewart, 71, a cherished wife, mother and grandmother, peacefully entered into rest on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Born on August 23, 1953, to Mary Chavel, Deborah’s life was one of profound love, service, and selflessness.
Deborah was a lifelong resident of Augusta. After graduating from Richmond Academy, she went on to pursue her passion for caring for others, earning...
Robert Allen Prescott
Feb 16, 2025
Robert Allen “Bobby” Prescott, Jr. beloved husband of 36 years to the love of his life, Patricia Ann “Patti” Prescott entered heavenly eternal rest on February 16, 2025. In his last days he was surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born on November 8, 1942, in Savannah, GA to Robert Allen and Margaret Lucille Prescott. He was blessed to...
SSG Kevin M. Leverett
Feb 15, 2025
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, February 15, 2025, Kevin Michael Leverett, 55.
Kevin was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army and retired after 25 years of serving his country; including stints in Afghanistan and Bosnia. Kevin also worked for U.S. Customs and The Department of Homeland Security at Atlanta’s...
Mayris Kertscher
Feb 15, 2025
Mayris (May) Ann Lind Kertscher of Evans, GA passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on November 23, 1941, in Akron, Ohio to Byron Douglas and Ardene Virginia Lind. Mayris was the oldest child of Byron and Ardene and had two younger siblings, Adrienne (A.D.) and Bruce.
May grew up on a cattle...
Martha LouEllen Harrell
Feb 15, 2025
Our beloved Martha LouEllen Harrell went home to be with the Lord early morning on February 15, 2025. Affectionately known as “Big Mama” (even though she was only 4’11”)...this wonderful matriarch of the Harrell family touched so many lives during her 95 years. Born July 8, 1929 in Aiken, SC, she moved many times within the states of South Carolina...
Keith Morrison
Feb 14, 2025
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 14, 2025, Keith Darrell Morrison, 64, loving husband of Kathia Morrison.
Keith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 1, 1960. He served his county in the US Air Force, which he retired from. Keith was a fun-loving person, he enjoyed reading, collecting magazines, watching movies and going out to eat. He...
Artie Smith
Feb 14, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 14, 2025, Mr. Artie R. Smith, 70, loving husband of 51 years to Janice Smith.
Artie retired from the Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department after 18 years then was a truck driver for over 25 years. He was a fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, and enjoyed fishing. He loved...
Ernest Odom
Feb 14, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 14, 2025, Mr. Ernest Odom, 84, loving husband of 59 years to the late Martha H. Odom.
Family members include his daughter, Angela Welch (Earl); son, Ashley Odom (Shawn); granddaughters: Lauren Welch Birch (Andrew), Hannah Welch, Ashton Drake (John), Andersen Odom and Addisen Odom; and by his loving Boston Terrier, Windy, who...
Elaine Tidwell Whatley
Feb 12, 2025
Elaine Tidwell Whatley passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1939 to Charles and Corinne Tidwell in Greenville, South Carolina. After graduating from Parker High School, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the Medical College of Georgia. She married her beloved Pete in 1961 going on...
Donald Dunagan MD
Feb 11, 2025
Augusta, GA – Dr. Donald Dunagan entered into rest February 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Don is the son of Paul and Lona Dunagan of Clermont, Georgia. He grew up on the family farm with his five siblings. He contracted polio as a child and spent some of his early years receiving care at...
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