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Claude Victor VanSant, III
Sep 9, 2024
Thomson, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, September 9, 2024, Claude Victor VanSant, III, 73, loving husband of Brenda VanSant.
Raised in Douglasville, GA, he was the oldest of six children. After receiving his BS in Forestry, he obtained his master’s in wildlife management, both from UGA. Go Dawgs! While there, he met his wife and they moved to North...
Judith Grimes Link
Sep 9, 2024
Judith Grimes Link (January 5, 1931 – September 9, 2024)
We lost a beautiful person.
Anyone who knew Judy will tell you she was the most positive person that they have ever known. She would never speak a negative word against anyone. She always looked at life and found the beauty in both people and in situations. Throughout her life, Judy was...
Willis Eugene Hart
Sep 8, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 8, 2024, Willis Eugene Hart, 76.
Willis “Gene” was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star among many other commendations for his service. Willis worked at the VA Hospital as a locksmith. Willis enjoyed hunting,...
Richard Paul Anderson, Jr
Sep 7, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 7, 2024, Richard Paul Anderson, Jr. 36.
Family members include his son: Hayden Anderson Youmans; mother: Sheila Dicken; father: Richard Paul Anderson, Sr. (Belinda); siblings: Rachael Anderson Brooks (Joel), Timothy Drae Underwood, Samuel Seth Underwood (Tina), Cameron Holland and Francis Gabbie Mohammed (Mustafa) and grandmother: Melva B. Anderson and many aunts, uncles,...
Wilmer "Buster" McGee
Sep 7, 2024
Augusta, GA – Wilmer David “Buster” McGee, Jr., 78, passed away on September 7, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 25, 1945 in Augusta, Georgia to the late W.D. and Hannah McGee.
Mr. McGee is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elsie Gayle Wooten McGee. He is survived by their children:...
Laura H. Felton
Sep 6, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, September 6, 2024, Laura Holton Felton, 55, loving wife of Stephen Felton.
Laura was a native of Augusta, GA and a graduate of T.W. Josey High School. She also attended Augusta Technical College. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and volunteered with the Alter Guild. She worked as an administrative...
John Rutherfoord Handy MD
Sep 5, 2024
John R. Handy MD died quietly September 5, 2024, in Augusta Georgia, at the age of 93. During the last years of his life, he was very well cared for by the team at Harrington Park Health and Rehab. His wife and daughters shone in their devotion during his last years.
John Handy married Mary Helen Musser in 1955 after dating...
Rodger Hokrein
Sep 5, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 5, 2024, Rodger Warren Hokrein, 82, loving husband of Marilyn Hokrein.
Rodger was born in Scranton, PA. He was the former owner of Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Okeechobee, Florida. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was known affectionately as “Bompa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Family members...
Rocky Hendrix
Sep 5, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 5, 2024, Bernard “Rocky” Hendrix, 80.
Rocky was a native of Augusta, GA. He served in the United States Navy for two years. Rocky retired from Georgia Regional Hospital as a supervisor. He attended Martinez Baptist Church and Journey Community Church. Rocky enjoyed woodworking and built lots of sets for Martinez Baptist...
Darlene J. Sims
Sep 5, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 5, 2024, Darlene J. Sims, 78.
Darlene was born in Galveston, TX, in 1946 and grew up in Lufkin, TX. She attended Stephen F. Austin University and began her professional career as a high school teacher, where she brought her love and knowledge of computers to aspiring students. Despite her love for...
Faye Hagan Allen
Sep 4, 2024
Faye Hagan Allen, 87, entered her heavenly home after a short illness on September 4th, 2024, in Augusta, GA. Born January 19th, 1937, in Statesboro, GA, she was the daughter of Robert G. Hagan and Marion H. McKenzie. Faye was the only grandchild of her four grandparents, Robert A. Hagan (Bess), Statesboro, GA and Henry M. Roach (Nellie), Claxton, GA.
She...
James "Jim" A. Newton
Sep 4, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on September 4, 2024, James Albert Newton, 77, loving husband of Katherine “Kathy” Newton.
Jim was born locally at University Hospital on October 18, 1946 to Emma and James B. Newton. He graduated from Carlisle Military Academy in Bamburg, South Carolina. Jim wed his beloved wife of 44 years, Kathy, on July 3, 1980. He...
Mr. Jack Lewis Waller Jr.
Sep 4, 2024
Jack entered into rest on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father Jack L. Waller Sr. and his mother Lettie Smith Waller. Family members include his daughter: Jacqueline Denson (Bryce); Granddaughter: Aubri; sister: Faye Davis (Buster); Nephew: Jesse; many cousins, Aunts and Uncles; and friends who became like family.
The funeral service will be held on...
Merle LeRoy Jenkins
Sep 1, 2024
Merle LeRoy Jenkins, 78, husband of Susan Jenkins, entered into his Heavenly home on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Merle was born in Anaheim, California but had lived in the Augusta area for 35 years. He was a member of the Vineyard Community Church and was involved with the Alleluia Community. Merle retired from the U.S. Navy as an E8 Senior Chief...
Reverend Monsignor Patrick James "Jim" Costigan
Sep 1, 2024
After more than 56 years of priestly service, the Reverend Monsignor Patrick James “Jim” Costigan, a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah, passed away unexpectedly at his part-time residence in Templemore, Ireland on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the age of 82.
Msgr. Costigan, of Clonakenny, Roscrea, County Tipperary, was born to the late James and Delia Lynch Costigan...
John Patterson “Pat” Timmerman, III
Aug 31, 2024
John Patterson “Pat” Timmerman, III was born in 1939, to Ione H. and John P. Timmerman of North Augusta, SC. He attended North Augusta High School and graduated college from The University of South Carolina where he was a member of the SAE fraternity. Pat also attended The Banking School of the South at LSU and proudly served as a member of the South...
Michael Harris-Redd
Aug 30, 2024
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, August 30, 2024, Mr. Michael D’Angelo Harris-Redd, 49, loving husband (battle buddy) of Bettina Harris-Redd.
On June 14th, 1975, Michael was born to the late Marcus “Mike” Redd and Viola “Marie” (Harris) Redd in Detroit, MI. Michael proudly served in the United States Army for 10 years. He served two tours in Iraq...
Mildred Nunnery
Aug 30, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, August 30, 2024, Mildred Mary Nunnery, 98, loving wife of the late Dr. M.E. Nunnery.
She is survived by her daughter: Colleen Lane; grandson: Allen Benbow and family, Sherry Markwell and family, Sheryl Tenio and family; granddaughter: Carrie Johnson and family; several great-grandchildren; and two sisters. In addition to her husband, she is...
Deborah L. Joslin
Aug 28, 2024
Deborah L. Joslin entered into eternal rest in the arms of Jesus on August 28, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. She was born on May 10, 1958, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She married her one & only sweetheart, Reverend Michael Joslin. Mike & Debbie celebrated 43 years of happy, faithful marriage & had two children.
Debbie is survived by her son...
Rosa "Rosita" Iris Barnett
Aug 28, 2024
Augusta, GA – Rosa “Rosita” Iris Barnett, 94, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Rosita was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico where she attended La Milagrosa High School and the University of Puerto Rico Secretarial Science Program. She worked as a secretary at the US Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base...
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