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Margaret Douglas
Dec 31, 2022
Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence, Mrs. Margaret McLaughlin Douglas, 91, loving wife of 55 years to the late John H. Douglas. Mrs. Douglas was born on August 4, 1931 in Savannah, Georgia to the late James Joseph and Margaret Crotty McLaughlin. She was a 1950 graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy. She married...
Sherrian Justice Jimenez
Dec 31, 2022
Augusta, GA – Sherrian Justice Jimenez, (68) of Augusta, GA passed away on December 31, 2022 after battling Covid. She was a fighter, the likes of which this world rarely sees. A quiet end to a life lived in full color. Sherrian was born August 31, 1954, to Orlanda and Nettie Rae Justice in San Francisco, California, although she considered...
Merribeth Stratton
Dec 30, 2022
Merribeth Stratton Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, December 30, 2022, Mrs. Merribeth Adams Stratton, 75, loving wife of the late William Stanley Stratton. Merribeth was a resident of Appling, Georgia, who gave her children their sense of adventure, seeking out historical and visual wonders across the United States. She was a paraprofessional for 20+ years at North...
James "Jim" Findlay
Dec 30, 2022
On December 30, 2022, James (Jim) Ferguson Findlay left this world for his heavenly home. He was born December 6, 1944 in Augusta, GA to William Robert and Anne Cullinan Findlay who predeceased him along with his brothers William Robert Findlay (pilot) and John Douglas Findlay (pharmacist). Jim met Brenda Magness on a blind date, married in 1974 and said...
Becky Lee Mullen
Dec 27, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, Becky Lee Mullen, 84, wife of the late John Mullen. She is preceded by her father, Lloyd Keyzer and her mother, Thelma Lathrop, stepfather, Gordon Lathrop, and her husband, John Mullen. She is survived by her sons Michael Blair, Jay Blair, Brandon Blair, grandsons Brett Blair, Austin Blair and...
Jim Klett
Dec 27, 2022
Evans, GA – Entered into rest surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, James F. Klett, 69, loving husband of 34 years to Debra Kay Klett. Jim was born December 31, 1952, to George and Dolores Klett in Pensacola, Florida as the eldest of four children. Being the son of a Navy man, he traveled the world....
Benjamin Franklin Harris III
Dec 27, 2022
In Memory Of Benjamin Franklin Harris, III January 24, 1979 - December 27, 2022 A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Magnolia Cemetery located at the Rosier Family Plot. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want, he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he...
Monica Jane Von Plinsky
Dec 26, 2022
Oak Lawn, IL – Monica Jane Von Plinsky, entered into eternal rest on December 26, 2022, after an extended struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Monica was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 26, 1949 at Oliver General Hospital.
She is survived by Laurel A. Mirabella and her brothers and sisters-in-law: Jonathan Von Plinsky, Andrew T. Von Plinsky and his wife Debra, Mark A....
Holly Marie Mazur
Dec 26, 2022
Holly Marie Mazur, age 36, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of December 26, 2022 surrounded by her family and close family friends. Preceded in death by her beloved soulmate and fiancé, Adam Michael Frye, her grandfather Roger Duane Ratcliff, her bonus grandfather, Patrick Leeking, and her aunt Sherry Greaves (George). Survived by the greatest joy...
Charles "Griggs" Wheeler
Dec 26, 2022
Charles “Griggs” Wheeler, 91, Captain, US Navy, (Retired), passed away peacefully in Jacksonville, Fl with his family by his side on Monday, December 26, 2022. Charles was raised in Augusta, Georgia, married his high school sweetheart Jane O’Connor at Sacred Heart Church, and after a 24-year career in the Navy, retired to Augusta where Griggs and Jane were longtime parishioners...
Ann Thigpen Burrum
Dec 25, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, December 25, 2022, Mrs. Ann Thigpen Burrum, 90, loving wife of Charles Burrum. Ann grew up in Avera, raised her family in Wrens, and moved to Augusta in the 70’s where she worked for Piggly Wiggly. She was a member of Lakemont Presbyterian Church Family members, in addition to her husband, include...
Joseph A. Fournier
Dec 25, 2022
With great heartache, we wish to inform you of the death of Joseph Andre Alphonse “Red” Fournier. Died Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Evans, GA at the age of 80. His family includes his wife, Lorinda, his children, Elizabeth, Michael (Kim), Michelle (Cal), and Eva. Joe’s grandchildren are Jessica, Michael, Megan, and Anna. Joe lived in Baltic, Connecticut the son...
The Honorable Herbert William Sams Jr.
Dec 24, 2022
Augusta, GA – The Honorable Herbert William “Bill” Sams, Jr., loving husband of Kimberly Peterson Sams, entered into rest on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Bill was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 4, 1939, to Mr. Herbert William Sams and Mrs. Mary Brooke Sams. He attended Murphy High School, Emory University, and the University of Georgia School of Law. He...
Alice P. Lazenby
Dec 23, 2022
“When the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.” Alice Peters Lazenby, 76, of Evans, Georgia, is now there, in Heaven, proclaiming her love for Jesus. Alice’s name was called by her Lord and Savior and her beloved family members gone to glory before her, at 12:10 a.m. on December 23, 2022. Alice’s family is at peace knowing that...
Florence Chandler
Dec 23, 2022
Augusta, Ga - Entered into rest on Friday, December 23, 2022 at her residence, Mrs. Florence Johannsen Booker Chandler, wife of the late Andy Chandler. Other family members include her daughter: Mary Kathryn Dozier (Tommy); grandchildren: Anne Chandler Dozier, Thomas Dozier and Mason Dozier; brothers: the late Roy Booker, the late Billy Booker. Florence was a native and lifelong resident...
Julian "Ray" Williams
Dec 22, 2022
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, December 22, 2022, Julian “Ray” Williams, 77. Ray was born in Millen, GA. He was a member of Local 150 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union for over 50 years and retired from SRS. Ray enjoyed Golf and worked at the Augusta National during Masters Week for over 20 years, and at Jones Creek...
Jerry Wayne Mattox
Dec 21, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, Mr. Jerry Wayne Mattox, 72, loving husband of 50 years to Mrs. Cheryl Pierce Mattox. Jerry was born in Macon, GA. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served in Vietnam. Jerry was a long-time member of Abilene Baptist Church. He worked at Savannah River Site as radiation control...
William Norton
Dec 21, 2022
Augusta, GA – William F. “Bill” Norton, 77, loving husband of 53 years to Virginia Chiapella Norton, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Bill was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He was attending the University of Tennessee and serving as editor of campus paper The Daily Beacon when transfer student...
Robert David Evans
Dec 20, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Robert David Evans, 85, husband of Susan Lyon Evans. Bob grew up in Savannah, Ga and graduated from Commercial High School. He retired from Bell South/AT&T after 37 years. He served in the US Navy. He was a faithful member of Martinez United Methodist Church and the Hillcreek Men's...
Jesse L. Meadows
Dec 20, 2022
Jesse L. Meadows, 92, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Kentwood Nursing Home. Jesse was born October 08, 1930, in Offerman, GA to Campbell Charles “Jack” and Ella Louise Youngblood Meadows. The family moved to Augusta a few years later. He was a doffer at Enterprise Mill for several years then was hired as a fireman...
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