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Herb Moore
Sep 13, 2023
Herb Moore
Augusta, GA – Herbert “Herb” Euell Moore went home to be with his heavenly Father on September 13, 2023, at the age of 63.
Herb was born on September 12, 1960. He was originally from Birmingham, Alabama, but lived in Augusta, Georgia, most of his life. He attended Augusta Christian Schools and worked as an...
William Guy
Sep 13, 2023
William Benjamin Guy, III
EVANS - Will Guy, 20, of 5118 Fairington Drive died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at home.
Will was a Chemistry and Physics double major and honor student at Augusta University. Will was a member of LMUMC since 2003. One of Will's favorite things was being an uncle to Wade and Andrew Wilson.
Surviving are his...
Gordon Leon Shepherd
Sep 11, 2023
Augusta, GA - Gordon Leon Shepherd, 70, husband of Lori Hebbard Shepherd entered into rest on Monday, September 11, 2023.
Gordon was born April 16, 1953, in Mobile, AL to the proud parents Vernon Leon Shepherd and Orentia Mae Tanner Shepherd. He grew up in Mobile, AL then later moved to Clearwater, FL with his family. He graduated from Clearwater...
Christopher Austin
Sep 10, 2023
Chris Austin
Sugar Mountain, NC – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, Mr. Christopher William Austin, 53.
Chris was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Aquinas High School and Lees McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Chris was a self-employed stone mason and high-end tile worker and was well known for quality work....
J. Fleming Norvell
Sep 10, 2023
J. Fleming Norvell
Augusta, GA - With great sadness and appreciation for a life well-lived, the family of J. Fleming Norvell announce his passing on September 10, 2023. A resident of Augusta, GA and Sea Island, GA, he was born on September 5, 1932, the youngest child of Mary Hamilton Norvell and Thomas Edwin Norvell. He was a...
Fallon Nicole Colon
Sep 10, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, Mrs. Fallon Nicole Colon, 40, loving wife of Jose Colon.
Fallon was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed reading, the beach and Disney. She especially loved spending time with her husband, Jose, and her children.
Family members, in addition to her husband, include...
Douglas H. Bell
Sep 8, 2023
Dearing, GA - Douglas Bell, 69, of Dearing, Georgia died Friday, September 8, 2023, at Piedmont Augusta Hospital after a two-year battle with cancer.
Doug was born December 22, 1953, in Albermarle, North Carolina, the son of John Caswell Bell, Jr. and Peggy Bell. A graduate of North Stanley High School and United Electronic Institute, he worked as an...
Sherry Fuller Crain
Sep 6, 2023
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Sherry Fuller Crain, 55, loving mother to Steven Crain II.
Sherry was a lifelong resident of Hephzibah, Georgia. She was a 1985 graduate of Hephzibah High School and was a member of Open Door Baptist Church. Sherry worked as a dispatcher for 17 years with Augusta Utilities. She was...
Benjamin Tompkins
Sep 5, 2023
Benjamin “Ben” Jones Tompkins passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The family will receive guests prior to the memorial service in the gathering area, beginning at 10 am on Saturday, September 30th at Trinity on the Hill Church. The service will begin at 11:00 am. in the chapel of Trinity on the Hill....
Robert (Bob) Emmett McCrary, Jr.
Sep 4, 2023
Augusta, GA - Mr. Robert Emmett McCrary, Jr. died on Monday, September 4, 2023. The memorial funeral Mass will be on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Ross celebrant. The family will receive friends at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Home, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907 on...
Barbara Frantom
Sep 3, 2023
Barbara Jean Parrino Frantom passed away on September 3, 2023. Barbara was born on August 15, 1949 in Monroe, Louisiana to Baustiana (Bessie) Nola Parrino and Frank J. Parrino, Sr. She attended Neville High School and Louisiana State University, and married the love of her life, Calvert Samuel Frantom (Sam), in 1969. Together they had three sons. The family moved...
Joy Hendrix
Sep 3, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 3, 2023, Mrs. Joy Ann Hendrix, 80, loving wife of 54 years to the late William L. “Bill” Hendrix. Joy was a native of Geneva, AL but has spent most of her life in Augusta. She was a member of Riverview Church. She was an excellent cook, had a green thumb...
Stephen H. Crane
Sep 3, 2023
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 3, 2023, Mr. Stephen Hancock Crane, 78, loving husband of 27 years to Mrs. Maria Ledford Crane. Stephen was born and raised in Washington, DC until he joined the Marine Corps. As an officer, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He had several different jobs before he got a...
Jewel G. Whitten
Sep 3, 2023
Augusta, GA – Jewell G. Whitten, wife of the late Retired Major Carson D. Whitten, Jr., passed away peacefully Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was 98 years old. Jewel was born July 9, 1925, in Birmingham, Alabama and was the daughter of Charles F. Glazner, Sr. and Estelle Mae Glazner. She met her husband on a blind date, and they...
Shelia Rae Baker
Sep 3, 2023
Shelia Rae Baker, a devoted Christian and beloved mother, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and service. Her life was a testament to the power of faith, evident in her unwavering trust in God through every circumstance. Ms. Baker, a resident of North Augusta, SC, was born in Baltimore, MD on March...
Richard Fishel
Sep 3, 2023
Hephzibah, GA – Mr. Richard Fishel, 74, loving husband of 50 years to Barbara Fishel was welcomed home by his personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his beloved grandchild, Stephen Michael Fishel, who he is now reunited with and rejoicing in heaven with...
Tonney Lee Young
Sep 2, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 2, 2023, Mr. Tonney Lee Young, 75, loving husband of 45 years to Michel Young. Tonney was born and raised in Fulton, MS. He graduated and was a loyal fan of the Mississippi State University Bulldogs. He enjoyed fishing and classic cars. He was very passionate and was committed to whatever...
Shannon Fritsche
Sep 1, 2023
Following a valiant 6-year battle with colon cancer, Shannon Snowdy Fritsche entered eternal rest on Friday, September 1, 2023. She is survived by her husband and soul mate, Adam R. Fritsche, parents, Pamela and Harry Snowdy, in-laws, Joan and Lowell Fritsche and sister-in-law Melissa Fritsche.
Upon graduation from Lakeside High School, Shannon continued her education and received...
Wanda Jane Ikerd
Sep 1, 2023
Martinez, GA. - Entered into rest on Friday, September 1, 2023. Wanda Jane Ikerd Wanda Jane Ikerd lived her life for God, family, and friends. Her faith now traded for sight; she is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Wanda was a woman of many talents. She loved being a beautician for many years and also enjoyed doing...
Bobbie Olivero
Sep 1, 2023
Augusta, GA – Bobbie Hasty Olivero, 89, entered into rest Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born to the late Wesley W. and Bertha S. Hasty in Augusta, Georgia. Bobbie graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1952. She married the late Joseph J. Olivero in 1959. She lived in Brooklyn, New York until she returned to Augusta in...