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Margie Ruth Rae
Jan 25, 2025
N. Augusta, SC – Margie was a loving, fun, vivacious wife, mother, sister, nana, great nana, aunt, and friend. She was the light of so many as her positive approach in life led her to honest beliefs, which led others to do the same. She was a trusting soul which led her to many lifelong friends who would rely on...
Matthew John Graeser
Jan 23, 2025
Matthew John Graeser, 44, of Evans, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in the arms of his beloved wife, Marlee, surrounded by his favorite things, after a courageous 2 ½-year battle with ALS.
Born on May 11, 1980, in Waverly, Iowa, Matt was the cherished second son of Dan and Mary (Kruse) Graeser. Matt was baptized and confirmed at...
Henry D. Carter
Jan 22, 2025
Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Mr. Henry Darwood Carter, loving husband of Wanda Marie Carter for 59 years.
He is survived by other family members to include his son Jason Henry Carter (Amanda), daughters Jennifer St. Louis (James), Melissa Borders (Ronald); grandchildren Jason Henry Carter II, Ansley Franco, Conner Franco, Macy Baumgartner (Colin), Jackson Borders, Michael Carter, great...
Joann "Jody" Gilliam Olliff
Jan 21, 2025
Joann Gilliam Olliff (Jody) was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who was loved by all. She wrote in a letter to her children, “I inherited a sense of joyousness from my family I consider a gift, an ability to enjoy every event like a child, a sense of wonder, and a feeling that everything will...
Jackie Lanette (Clemson) King
Jan 21, 2025
Jackie Lanette King (Clemson) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on the morning of Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1955, in Spokane, Washington, to the late Jack and Catherine (Cochrane) Clemson. Jackie is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Alvin Clemson.
She is survived by her sons, Zachary Ryan King (Caitlin) and Bradley...
John "Jack" L. Francisco, Jr.
Jan 20, 2025
Entered into rest on January 19, 2025. Major John “Jack” Louis Francisco, Jr., 71.
Jack was a lifelong resident and native of Augusta, Georgia. He served over 41 years with Richmond County Sheriff’s Department. Jack lived and breathed for his work at the sheriff’s department and worked alongside of his father prior to his death. Everything he did was for his...
Thomas and Gretchen Giesey
Jan 19, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Giesey November 21, 1938 – January 18, 2025
Gretchen (Schilling) Giesey August 10, 1938 – June 26, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Giesey, 86, and his beloved wife, Gretchen (Schilling) Giesey, 86, both of Evans, Georgia, passed away over the past seven months.
Tom was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Wilbur Edward Giesey and Dorothy Held, and spent his early years in York,...
Gregory Stephens
Jan 19, 2025
Augusta, GA - Gregory Lynn Stephens entered into rest on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Doctors Hospital.
Greg has no known family members but was well known in downtown Augusta in the 1980’s and 90’s. If one went to a parade, whether the St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas or MLK parade, you would find Greg on his bike leading the parade, assisting...
Will Lena Johnson
Jan 19, 2025
Entered into rest on Sunday, January 19, 2025, Mrs. Will Lena Johnson, 90, wife of Mr. David Johnson.
Lena was born in Lincolnton, Georgia and lived in the Augusta area all her life. She was a devoted member of West Acres Baptist Church. Lena was an excellent seamstress but worked as a tax preparer, realtor and also worked for Augusta Christian...
Beverly Arnold
Jan 18, 2025
Beverly Arnold: A Life of Love and Dedication
Beverly (Bucky) Arnold, 77, beloved wife of James T. Arnold Jr. (Tony), went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2025 with her husband and family by her side.
Beverly's warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Beverly dedicated her professional...
Scott East
Jan 18, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, William Scott East, 52, loving husband of 24 years to Erin East.
Scott was a devoted Dungeons and Dragons player. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, and uncle who was known affectionately as “Grumpy” by his honorary grandchildren.
Family members, in addition to his wife, include his...
Elizabeth Lee Dillard
Jan 18, 2025
**SERVICE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, Elizabeth Lee Dillard, 86, loving wife of 64 years to Bobby Lee Dillard.
Liz was born in Mountain View, Oklahoma and was delivered by her grandfather, Dr. Y. A. Howell. Elizabeth graduated from Carnegie High School in 1956 and Oklahoma Baptist University in...
George Crouser
Jan 17, 2025
George A. Crouser, age 73, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2025 in Augusta, GA with family by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Madeline; daughters: Sarah (Tony) Lonaker of Findlay, Ohio and Stacey (Kurt Williams) Wright of Augusta, Georgia; step-daughters: Lisa (Wes) Grate of Cincinnati, Ohio and Amanda (Eric) Sobul of Willoughby, Ohio; grandchildren: Ady, Shane, Maddie, Bella,...
Helga Andrews
Jan 17, 2025
Evans, GA –Helga Barbara (Weyandt) Andrews entered in to rest on Friday, January 17 in her home at The Oaks of Evans at the age of 85.
Helga was born in Zerf, Germany June 28, 1939. She was the youngest of two daughters born to Walter and Tilly Weyandt. Helga came to the Augusta area with her two children, determined to...
Bruce E. Long
Jan 16, 2025
Bruce Edward Long, 66, entered into glory on Thursday, January 16th, 2025.
He was a loving father, adored grandfather, and faithful husband to Jennifer Long for over 43 years. Bruce was deeply loved for his kindness and playfulness and ability to make everyone he interacted with feel seen and heard. At work, home, or church, Bruce had a reputation of giving...
Gregory "Greg" D. Webb
Jan 16, 2025
Gregory D. Webb fought hard through a brief illness and peacefully passed with his family by his side on January 16, 2025. Greg was born on April 8, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Clarence A. Webb, Jr. and Nannie Mae Denton Webb Lucas.
Greg is survived by his wife of 31 years, Vicki Johnson Webb and their children, Clare...
Tyler V. Snead
Jan 14, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Mr. Tyler Vaughan Snead, 32, loving husband of Kaylee Key Snead and devoted father to Violet Vaughan Snead and Eleanor Anne Snead.
Tyler was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. Whether on the canal, the river or exploring its historic sites, Tyler loved everything about his hometown. Raised...
Jane Hedges Vosseller
Jan 14, 2025
Augusta, GA – Jane Hedges Vosseller, age 86, departed her earthly tent and was received by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025.
Jane was born in Columbus, Ohio and grew up in Upper Arlington, Ohio. She was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School and Marjorie Webster Junior Women’s College in Washington, D.C. Jane moved to...
Karen Anne King Swenson
Jan 13, 2025
Augusta, GA – Karen Anne Swenson, 75, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, after a rich and joy-filled life. She spent her final days surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Karen left us in the same way she lived, holding court with her quick wit and keen observations. A few hours before she died, Karen told her children that...
Michael Justice Taylor, Jr.
Jan 13, 2025
Michael Justice Taylor Jr. went peacefully and with an unbound heart to meet his creator, surrounded by the family that he so loved, on January 13, 2025. Michael was born in Augusta, Georgia, a city he loved dearly, on August 10, 1957. Michael was a true Southern gentleman.
Always with a wry, ready and contagious smile on his face, he had...
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