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James R. Willis

James R. Willis

May 27, 2022

James Robert Willis, 79 years of age, peacefully passed away from illness on May 27, 2022 at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta, Ga. James was born on January 13th, 1943 in Ludowici, Georgia to James and Alva (Tootle) Willis. James, who went by the nickname Jim by his friends and family, called many places home while growing up being...

Michael Joyce

Michael Joyce

May 25, 2022

Augusta GA - Entered into rest on Wednesday May 25, 2022, Michael Campbell Joyce, 93, loving husband of Gracie Long Joyce for 65 years. Michael was born in Liverpool, England to Eric Joyce and Helen Reardon-Shepherd on Dec 21, 1928. He attended Worth and Downside schools in Stratton-on-the Fosse, Bath, England. At the age of 21, he moved to Guymon,...

Lois Ann Deuchar

Lois Ann Deuchar

May 22, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 22, 2022, Lois Ann Deuchar, 79, loving wife of Thomas J. Deuchar. Lois was born in New York and had a feisty Italian personality. She retired from teaching after a 20-year career with Richmond County Board of Education. Lois enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She dearly loved each...

Joe Gwaltney

Joe Gwaltney

May 21, 2022

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, May 21, 2022, Mr. Joe Edward Gwaltney, 100, loving husband of the late Sally Gwaltney. Joe was a native of Tennessee but has lived in the Augusta area for over 50 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. During WW II he served with the 82nd Airborne Division in...

William Joseph Morgan II

William Joseph Morgan II

May 19, 2022

Clarks Hill, SC – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 19, 2022, Mr. William Joseph Morgan, II, 74, loving husband of 52 years to Mrs. Mary Zeller Morgan. Family members in addition to his wife include his children: Lori Young and Billy Morgan (Eva); grandchildren: Mahala Young, Bowden Young, Lucas Morgan and Lydia Morgan; brothers: Dan Morgan (Joann) and Jim...

Gladys Anderson

Gladys Anderson

May 18, 2022

Augusta, GA – Gladys Marie (Wilson) Anderson was born on December 10, 1944, in Reidsville, NC. She is predeceased by her mother, Dorothy Marie Pinnix, and father Pleas Jackson, as well as a significant line of family members. She departed this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at her residence in Georgia, surrounded by her devoted family. She leaves to...

Annie L. Blount Hamilton

Annie L. Blount Hamilton

May 17, 2022

Annie Laurie Blount Hamilton passed away at home on May 17, 2022 at age 86. Annie was born on October 21, 1934 in Orangeburg, SC. She graduated from Winthrop College with a degree in Home Economics. In 1957, she moved to Augusta where she worked as a dietitian at the VA Hospital, Gracewood State School and Hospital, and the Medical...

Kenneth "Pops" Glenville

Kenneth "Pops" Glenville

May 16, 2022

Kenneth “Pops” Glenville, 85, of Augusta, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2022, after a brief but aggressive battle with cancer. “Pops”, as he was known for years was born on January 16, 1937, in the Boston, MA area where he lived until joining the navy after high school. Over the years “Pops” called many places...

Bernard Hong Van Nguyen

Bernard Hong Van Nguyen

May 16, 2022

Augusta, GA – Mr. Bernard Hong Van Nguyen, 69, entered into rest Monday, May 16, 2022. Hong Van Nguyen was a loving son, and brother. Family members include his mother: Hung Tran Nguyen; sisters: Thuy Hong Nguyen and Lien Hong Le Duy; and brothers: Nhan Hong Nguyen and Thanh Hong Nguyen. He is preceded in death by his sisters: Cam...

Dr. Richard E. Mann

Dr. Richard E. Mann

May 12, 2022

Modoc, SC – Richard Eugene Mann was born December 25, 1931, to George and Louise Mann in Muncie, IN. On May 12, Dick passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side in Modoc, SC. In Muncie, he graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1950, Ball State University in 1953, and married his college sweetheart, Barbara Irwin...

James "Jim" Stutts

James "Jim" Stutts

May 11, 2022

James “Jim” Stutts passed away May 11, 2022 at the age of 98. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hasellee “Lee” (Graham) Stutts, brother Frank Stutts, sister Lillian Patterson and brother Martin Stutts. He is survived by his daughters Terri Stewart (Ralph) and Jan Adkins (Tom), special family member Bea Wiggleton, grandchildren James William Stewart, Kate Graham Adkins...

Wilma "Wil" London Anderson

Wilma "Wil" London Anderson

May 11, 2022

Augusta, GA – Wilma “Wil” Evelyn London Anderson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the age of 96. Wil was born on August 20, 1925 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Her northeastern upbringing included time in New Brunswick, Canada and Houlton, Maine – where she often skied to school and her family’s pig was known for occasionally...

Dr. Bruce D. Callander

Dr. Bruce D. Callander

May 10, 2022

Augusta, GA – Bruce Callander, 72, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 with his wife by his side. Bruce was a loving husband to Shelley Callander. Bruce was born in Alaska and, as an Airforce “brat”, traveled extensively. He graduated from the University of Alabama “Roll Tide”, with a Doctorate in Education. He was the Regional...

Simon Disla Manzueta

Simon Disla Manzueta

May 9, 2022

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, May 9, 2022, Mr. Simón Disla Manzueta, 78, husband of Mrs. Virgen “La Negra” Rodriguez-Disla. A native of the Dominican Republic, Simón was a construction foreman for many years in New York before settling near his children in Evans, Georgia. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Simón was...

Orie Jeanette Mitchell

Orie Jeanette Mitchell

May 8, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, May 7, 2022, Orie Jeanette Mitchell, 92. Jeanette worked as a nurse for over 40 years. Family members include her daughter: Anne Lowe; five grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister: Katherine Trudelle and brother: Vernon Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lawrence Mitchell; daughter: Jean Kennedy and...

Walter Turner

Walter Turner

May 8, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 8, 2022, Mr. Walter Neil Turner, 92, loving husband of the late Patricia Turner. Walter was born in Union Town, PA but has lived in Augusta after retiring from the Army with 20 years of service. He was an active member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church and enjoyed...

Thomas "Tom" M. Brown, Sr.

Thomas "Tom" M. Brown, Sr.

May 8, 2022

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 8, 2022, Thomas “Tom” M. Brown, 88, at Kentwood Extended Care Facility. Tom was a native of Savannah, Ga and then upon retiring from the U.S. Army after 20 plus years, made Martinez, Ga his home. He then worked with West Richmond/Richmond County Fire Department and Sizemore Security. Tom retired a...

CW3 Wilford "Buzz" Nelson Verneau, Jr.

CW3 Wilford "Buzz" Nelson Verneau, Jr.

May 8, 2022

Harlem, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 8, 2022, CW3 Wilford “Buzz” Nelson Verneau, Jr. (ret. U.S. Army), 86, loving husband of Mrs. Nancy “Nan” Verneau. Buzz was born in Latrobe, PA, he served in the U.S. Army for 25 years before retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer. After his military career, he worked in civil service for...

Dorathea "Topsy" Ann Caplan Jones

Dorathea "Topsy" Ann Caplan Jones

May 8, 2022

Augusta, GA. - Mrs. Dorathea “Topsy" Ann Caplan Jones, entered into rest Sunday, May 9, 2022 at University Hospital. Mrs. Jones was the wife of the late William “Bill” Jones, her husband of 57 years. , Other family members include four daughters Donna J. King of Appling, GA., Teresa J. Jackson of Augusta, GA; Janice J. Henderson of Charlotte, NC;...

Frank Guthrie

Frank Guthrie

May 6, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 6, 2022. Mr. Frank Ellis Guthrie, 83, loving husband of Linda Guthrie for 42 years. Frank was born in Chapman, Alabama and later moved to Augusta. He was a graduate of Richmond Academy and earned his BBA from the University of Georgia. He served his country as a Captain in the...

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