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Serman K. Sawyer
Nov 20, 2023
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 20, 2023, Mr. Serman King Sawyer, 61, loving husband of Mrs. Tammy Golden Sawyer.
Serman was born in Norfolk, Virginia but was a longtime resident of Augusta. He was a 1981 graduate of Augusta Christian Schools. Serman was a Senior Chemical Operator at DSM for over 20 years. He was a...
Johnnie G. Phillips
Nov 20, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 20, 2023, Mrs. Johnnie G. Phillips, 98, loving wife of the late Marcus F. “Mike” Phillips, Jr. for over 63 years. She is survived by her son Marcus F. “Frankie” Phillips III and a number of nieces and nephews.
Johnnie was a member of Central Christian Church, a life...
Elaine Holley Lewis
Nov 20, 2023
Entered into rest on Monday, November 20, 2023 at her residence, Mrs. Elaine Holley Lewis, 64, wife of 36 years to George Lewis.
Elaine was born in Aiken, SC, but called Augusta home. She was a homemaker and a 1978 graduate of Butler High School. When not spending time with her grandchildren, she could be found watching Atanta Braves Baseball...
Kathryn Elizabeth Hatcher
Nov 18, 2023
Clarks Hill, SC – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 18, 2023, Mrs. Kathryn Elizabeth Izlar Hatcher, 72, loving wife of 44 years to Mike Hatcher.
Elizabeth was born in Augusta, GA but has lived in Clarks Hill for several years. She taught school for 26 years for the Edgefield School System. She was an avid Georgia football fan...
Loucinda "Lou" Futrell Gramling
Nov 18, 2023
Lou Gramling
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 18, 2023, Loucinda
“Lou” Futrell Gramling, 75, loving wife of the late Zachariah Walter “Wally”
Gramling.
Lou was a native of Savannah, GA. Lou received her diploma in nursing from Georgia Baptist, later moving to Augusta with her young daughter to pursue higher education. She went...
Ronda C. Cook
Nov 16, 2023
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 16, 2023, Ronda Crosby Cook, 64.
Ronda was a member of Redeemer Church. She was a Sunday School teacher for 3 and 4 year olds for over a decade. Ronda played Women's Softball for USC Aiken. Her career included working as an account representative for Comcast and she previously worked on...
Harvey "Cleve" Horne
Nov 15, 2023
Harvey Cleveland “Cleve” Horne, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at his residence in Thomson, GA.
Cleve was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Horne and Joyce Horne; Aunt, Naomi Finley, and sister Elaine Owens. Cleve’s survivors include his devoted wife, Kathleen Horne; daughters, Shannon Horne (Eric) and Jamie...
Martha Kelly Gary
Nov 14, 2023
Martha Kelly Gary
Evans, GA – Martha Kelly Gary died, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Brandon Wilde. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert von Kamp Gary, John R. Hall, Jr., Albert von Kamp Gary, Jr. and Irene von Kamp Gary.
Martha was born in Monticello, Georgia, grew up in Hendersonville, North Carolina and graduated from...
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...
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