Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Entered into rest on Monday, January 13, 2025, Mrs. Penny Sue Cozart, 75, loving wife of the late Jack B. Cozart, Sr. 

Mrs. Cozart was born in Danville, IL to the late Oscar and Dorothy Winn. She retired from Georgia Iron Works in Human Resources. She enjoyed spending time with her family and she will be missed by all who knew...

Jan 12, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 12, 2025, Henry Calhoun Dukes Jr., 89. 

Henry was a lifelong resident of the CSRA. He grew up in the May Park area of Augusta, GA where he started playing sports. Henry attended Boys Catholic High, now known as Aquinas, and excelled in football and baseball. His education continued at the University...

Jan 9, 2025

Reginald “Denny” Hammond Hinton Jr., age 86, passed from this earth and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2025. Denny loved Jesus first and foremost, and the person he loved next most was his cherished “teenage bride” of over 67 years, Eddie Ruth Cannon Hinton. Denny placed immense value on giving his time,...

Jan 8, 2025

Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Shakira Deneise Williams, 18.

Shakira was a beautiful person who had a smile that would light up any room. She was baptized on October 6, 2024 and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Shakira was a talented artist who could draw, paint and worked with clay sculpting. Like most individuals her age,...

Jan 6, 2025

* Due to inclement weather the funeral service for Joyce Carson has been changed to a graveside service on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Augusta, GA – Joyce Kay Carson, 85, entered into rest Monday, January 6, 2025.

Joyce was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She always had a listening...

Jan 5, 2025

Entered into rest on Sunday, January 5, 2025, Richard (Dick) Angstadt Moyer, 93, husband for sixty-nine years to Bobbie Turner Moyer.

Dick was a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Lehigh University. He was hired in June 1953 by DuPont at the Savannah River Plant and retired in 1989. For several years after retirement, he was employed at Bedford Greenhouses...

Jan 5, 2025

Mary Ann Bigler, age 77, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1947, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to the late Felix Joseph and Lois Bruyninckx. 

Mary Ann was a gifted artist who loved being in nature, listening to music, and working in her garden. Mary Ann was a devoted...

Jan 5, 2025

Augusta, GA – Joshua Francis Jackson, 45, entered into rest Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home. 

In November of 1979, Josh was born in Auburn, Alabama. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1997 and worked at Kroger for over 15 years and most recently at Publix. He thrived in customer service and was loved by all his coworkers and...

Jan 5, 2025

Jack Wayne Carter, DMD, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at The Claiborne assisted living facility in Augusta, Georgia, at the age of 92. 

Born on February 18, 1932, he devoted his entire life to serving His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Renowned for his faith, dedication, and professionalism, “Dr. Jack” made a significant impact on his family, his community,...

Jan 3, 2025

 

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, January 3, 2025, Mrs. Sandra Warren Durand, 82, wife of Charles V. Durand, Jr.

 Mrs. Durand was a lifelong resident of Augusta and attended Tubman School and was a 1960 graduate of The Academy of Richmond County. She worked at the Law Office of Nixon, Yow, Waller, and Capers for over 39 years....

Jan 3, 2025

Peggy Ann (Bond) Whitehead passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2025, with the great love of her life, Jim Whitehead Sr, by her side. She is now pain-free in heaven.

Born in Atlanta, Ga on August 1, 1943, she was the daughter of Thermon and Velma Bond. She was raised with her two younger sisters, Malinda Erwin (Robert)...

Jan 2, 2025

Phyllis Monica Brandon passed away peacefully at Brandon Wilde Senior Living Facility in Augusta, Georgia on January 2, 2025. She was 83 years old.

Phyllis was born on April 11, 1941, in Washington, D.C. to Nancy Alexander Monica and Philip Felix Monica. She spent her childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended North Fulton High School. Phyllis pursued higher education at...

Jan 2, 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, David Leslie “Dave” Carlson, 72, husband of Lenora Gail “Nora” Carlson.

Dave was born in Minneapolis, MN but lived in the Evans area for 39 years. He was a member of Kiokee Baptist Church and served as a Deacon. David worked for Bechtel for 40 plus years at both Savannah...

Jan 1, 2025

Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Betty Jo Bertsch, 71 was born to the late Jimmy and Enedina Alvarez.

BJ was an upholsterer and homemaker in Little Rock, Texas. She moved to Augusta, GA in the 90s with her husband, Mike Long, and then remarried Rick Bertsch. Betty Jo loved all of her family and friends unconditionally. She especially...

Jan 1, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Mr. Thomas Allen Amerson, Jr., 89, loving husband of 53 years to Elizabeth “Liz” Amerson.

Allen was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. He was a 1953 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He had a 31 year career with Ryder Truck Systems, retiring as District Sales...

Jan 1, 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Vera Thompson Elliott

Mrs. Vera Thompson Elliott moved to her forever home on Wednesday, New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025. She is singing, praising and worshipping Jesus. There will be no “resting in peace” as there will always be a place for her with the choirs praising and adoring God.

Vera was born on Broad Street in Augusta, GA to hard working...

Jan 1, 2025

Evans, GA - Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 1,2025, Amanda Jade Postell, 41.

Mandy was an exceptional young woman. She was loving, selfless, giving, and hilarious as described by her son, Parker. Born with a servant’s heart, Mandy became a Christian at an early age and continued to be involved in numerous ministries. As she grew closer to the Lord...

Dec 31, 2024

Grovetown, GA - Carole finished the course on December 31, 2024 having reached mature age and modeling a life well lived for her Savior to all who knew her. 

Born September 13, 1938, as the middle daughter of the Joseph S. Hammond and Eleanor Phillips Hammond, Carole always said her goal in life was to meet a “good looking Christian man...