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Jack A. Dodgen Sr.
Jul 29, 2023
Blythe, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 29, 2023, Mr. Jack A. Dodgen, Sr. 65. Jack was a lifelong resident of Hephzibah, Georgia. He graduated from Hephzibah High School in 1976. Jack was self employed in stucco construction for many years. He was an avid UGA bulldog fan, loved to play golf and enjoyed vacationing at the beach....
Martha Grayson
Jul 29, 2023
Martha Grayson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 29, 2023, Mrs. Martha “Nadine” Toole Grayson, 86, loving wife of 68 years to the late William F. Grayson, Sr. Family members include her daughters: Leslie Parker (Rev. Jim), Gerri Simons (Sam), and Susan Glymph (Don); sisters: Ann Lowder and Montine Mize (Jimmie); 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren....
Carmella Benton
Jul 29, 2023
Carmella Benton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 28, 2023, Mrs. Carmella “Carm” Benton, 99, loving wife of the late Bill Benton. Carm was a native of Wendell, WV but Augusta, GA has been her home for 63 years. She was a wonderful cook and loved Italian cuisine. She spent time substitute teaching and loved maintaining a...
John Ross
Jul 28, 2023
John Ross Conyers, GA – John Scott Ross, 58, entered into rest Friday, July 28, 2023. John proudly served in the United States Navy. Following the Navy, he worked as a construction superintendent for GM Northrup for over 20 years. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, snorkeling and he was a loving son, father, and brother. Family members include his mother: Patricia...
Floyd Arthur Husk, Jr.
Jul 28, 2023
Floyd Arthur Husk Jr. (82), known as "Opa" to many, passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2023. Surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Evans, GA. He was a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born on April 25th 1941, in Parkersburg WV, Floyd, was the son of Mildred and Floyd Husk Sr. He proudly served over...
Shirley Legrand
Jul 28, 2023
Shirley Legrand In loving memory of our mother, Shirley Legrand, who passed away on Friday July 28th, 2023. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Ernest J. (EJ) and Evelyn Pennington, her brothers Alvin and Barrett (Bubba) Pennington. Shirley was the devoted wife of Francis (Frank) L. Legrand, Jr. for 53 years, and loving mother of Francis (Lee) L. Legrand III...
Tonya L. Sayers, Esq.
Jul 27, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Thursday, July 27, 2023, Tonya L. Sayers, Esq., 55 years of age. Tonya was born in Louisville, KY. While she lived most of her life in Augusta, GA, she also spent many years in Hilton Head Island, SC. Following her graduation from Westside High School, Tonya received her...
Charles Mitchell Rector, Sr.
Jul 27, 2023
Charles Mitchell Rector, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into the presence of his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 27, 2023, Chaplain Charles Mitchell Rector, Sr., 85, loving husband of Mrs. Patricia Brickhouse Rector. He was preceded in death by his son Charles M. Rector, Jr. and his father Mr. Clifford Ceberry Rector and mother Mrs. Hallie Azilee...
Robert J. Johnson II
Jul 26, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Robert Joseph Johnson II, 43, loving husband of Serena Johnson. Robbie was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. He was always a hard worker and owned and operated Johnson’s Remodeling. Robbie was an avid UGA Bulldog fan, he loved to go four wheeling with his wife and kids and...
Margaret Diacetis
Jul 26, 2023
Margaret L. Diacetis Blairsville, GA – Margaret Blithe Diacetis, 72, beloved wife of Clifford Wayne Diacetis, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Margaret was born in Milledgeville, GA and grew up in Augusta, GA. Margaret graduated from Butler High School, where she met the love of her life Wayne. After marriage, they lived in Rhode Island, Jacksonville, FL...
Mildred Blackburn
Jul 26, 2023
Martinez, GA – Mildred “Mickie” Roberts Blackburn, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Reverend Robert E. Blackburn, Sr. for 36 years. Mickie was born in Columbus, GA on July 14, 1931 to the late Charlie and Oretha Roberts. She attended Valdosta State University and Mercer University,...
Suzanne M. Clardy
Jul 25, 2023
Entered into rest on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Mrs. Suzanne McWilliams Clardy, 89, loving wife of 66 years to Dr. Richard L. Clardy. Suzanne was born in Waynesboro, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Wayne County High School and earned her BA from Austin Peay State University in Business and Secondary Education. Suzanne was named Miss Austin Peay State University...
Mica French
Jul 24, 2023
Mica Lee (Miller) French, aged 59, passed away at her family home in Augusta on Monday, July 24th, 2023. Mica was born on September 13th, 1963, in LaMarque, Texas, to Max and Melva Miller. Early in her life, her family relocated to Augusta, where she grew up and graduated from Westside High School. Mica was a devoted mother to four...
John T. Chandler, Sr.
Jul 23, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, July 23, 2023, Mr. John Troyce Chandler, Sr., 82, loving husband of the late Barbara Haire Chandler. John was a native of Fruithurst, AL and proudly served in the United States Army. He was an avid golfer and member of the West Lake Country Club where he played in the Dog Fight...
Beatrice Scheyer
Jul 22, 2023
Evans, GA- Beatrice “Bea” Scheyer, 75, the beloved wife of 54 years of Dennis Scheyer, died peacefully July 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. Bea was born in Mesilla, New Mexico, moved with her family to California in 1953, and to Georgia with her husband and sons in 1983. Bea loved people, especially babies and children. She took care of...
Joann Rock
Jul 20, 2023
Joann Cone Rock, affectionately known as JoJo, passed away on July 20, 2023, at the age of 54 surrounded by family and friends in Marietta, Georgia after a courageous and hard fought battle with breast cancer. Born on October 17, 1968, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Paula and Joe Cone. Joann loved the bright lights of...
Rev. Charles A. Stakely IV
Jul 19, 2023
Evans, GA – Rev. Charles Averett Stakely, IV, 64, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He is survived by Winter McKay Stakely, his wife of 30 years; his children, Charlie, Elle, and McKay; his father, Charles A. Stakely III (Winifred); his brothers, Ben Stakely (Cathryn), Frank Stakely (Stacey), and Harry Stakely (Luisana); his mother-in-law, Bodine B. McKay; his...
Doyle H. Brewer
Jul 17, 2023
Entered into rest on Monday, July 17, 2023, Doyle H. Brewer, 92. Doyle was born November 15, 1930 in Dresden, Tennessee. He entered the military service in 1948 and was assigned to the 24th Infantry Division in Japan. Upon commencement of the Korean War (Conflict), he was sent to Korea with the 34th Infantry Regiment of the 24th Infantry Division....
George Cullen Taylor, Jr.
Jul 17, 2023
George Cullen Taylor, Jr. age 78 passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Doctor’s Hospital of Augusta after an extended illness. George was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 28, 1944, and was the son of the late Elizabeth Rebecca Taylor and the late George Cullen Taylor, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Mark Detchemendy
Jul 17, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, July 17, 2023, Mr. Mark Lawson Detchemendy, 74, loving husband of Gloria Tavares Detchemendy. Mark was born in El Paso, Texas to Edward and Mary Margaret Detchemendy and one of 7 siblings. He was a Navy veteran. He was a devoted husband to wife Gloria of 51 years and loving father to...
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