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Lynn Gibbons Striker
Oct 5, 2021
Lynn Gibbons Striker entered fully into the presence of the Lord on October 5, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 78 years old. Lynn is survived by her dear sister, Cheryl (Alan) McElveen of Gainesville, GA, and by her greatly beloved sons and daughters-in law Sidney (Sarah) Baxter, of San Francisco, CA, and Joshua (Debra)...
Rob Ridlehoover
Oct 5, 2021
Robin Everett “Rob” Ridlehoover, age 59, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home in Martinez, GA, with his family by his side. Robin was a native of Augusta, GA and was a retired Quality Verifier from Bridgestone in Graniteville, SC. He was a dedicated husband and...
Billy G. Johnson, Sr.
Oct 4, 2021
Mr. Billy Gene Johnson, Sr., 89 entered into rest Monday, October 4, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Billy was the youngest son of 12 children born to the late Claude and Nettie Johnson. He was a charter member of Grace Fellowship of Augusta for 46 years, served in the US Army for 20 years before retiring and then...
Helen Baskerville Wilhelmi
Oct 3, 2021
Augusta, GA - HELEN BASKERVILLE WILHELMI, wife of 67 years to the late Louis J. Wilhelmi, M.D., died on October 3, 2021. Born October 24, 1927 in Wilmington, Illinois, then to Symerton, IL, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Baskerville. She was also proceeded in death by two brothers, Robert Baskerville and Gerald Baskerville. She attended...
Mary Jane Carrol McCrory
Oct 3, 2021
Mary Jane Carrol McCrory Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, October 3, 2021, Mrs. Mary Jane Carrol McCrory, 89, loving wife of over 30 years to the late Adam McNeil. Mrs. McCrory was a native of Scotland where she worked as a seamstress before migrating to the United States in 1968 to Worcester, MA. She loved to travel,...
Richard Matthews
Oct 2, 2021
Richard Paul Matthews, age 63 of Evans, GA, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Rick is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Charlene Matthews; children Nicole (Kevin) Muns, Lindsey (Kris) Solomon; siblings Randy Matthews, Mike Evans, Veronica Evans, Roger Matthews, and Samantha Bridges; grandchildren Kenya, Aubrey, Sadie, Addie, and Lydia, along with many other loving family and friends....
Dicye "Bootsie" Averette
Oct 2, 2021
After a long, happy, well lived life Mrs. Dicye Lucas (Bootsie) Averette, age 87, of Hephzibah, GA awakened to eternal life on October 2, 2021. Bootsie was born in Washington, GA, on March 25, 1934. She was preceded in death by her husband J. Wallace Averette Jr., her parents, Cicero and Dicye Lucas, and her sister Linda Hopkins. She is...
Charles A. Folger, Sr.
Oct 1, 2021
Charles A. Folger, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, October 1, 2021, Mr. Charles Allan Folger, Sr., 58, loving husband of 33 years to Cindy Levin Folger. Charles grew up in Gainesville, GA. He enjoyed all sports but excelled in baseball. He pitched for the Augusta College Jaguars and also played semi-pro ball. Charles graduated from Augusta...
Vern Joseph Simon
Sep 30, 2021
Lt Col Vern Joseph Simon, of Evans, Ga passed away on September 30, 2021. Colonel Simon is survived by his loving wife, Mavis Ann, and five daughters, Mary Beth, Katherine Ann, Susan Marie, Sharon Lee, Patricia Lynn and their husbands, 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Vern was born and raised in Saxon, Wisconsin and after completing college, he married,...
Michael C. Kelvin
Sep 30, 2021
Michael C. Kelvin Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 30, 2021 Michael Charles Kelvin, 92, husband of the late Gertrud Kelvin. Michael was born in Josefov, Czechoslovakia. He escaped communist Czechoslovakia to Germany where he met his wife, Gertrud, and ultimately moved to the U.S. in 1959. He served in the United States Air Force, retiring after...
Sue Reed Metcalf
Sep 29, 2021
Sue Reed Metcalf Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Mrs. Sue Reed Metcalf, 88, wife of the late Buddy Metcalf. Sue was born December 3, 1932 in Asheville, North Carolina to Arthur and Rheba Reed, who both preceded her in death. Sue and her first husband, the late Dr. William P. McNair, raised their three...
Evelyn "June" Skeens
Sep 29, 2021
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at her residence, Mrs. Evelyn “June” Brown Skeens, wife of the late Garnett Eugene Skeens. June was born in Spanishburg, West Virginia on June 5, 1935, to Roscoe H. and Margaret McPherson Brown. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She retired from University Hospital where she worked...
Bill Litchfield
Sep 29, 2021
Augusta, GA - Billy Reidel Litchfield, 85, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. He was born June 23, 1936, in Houston, Texas to Thomas George Litchfield and Jessie Mae Litchfield. Billy was raised in Savannah, Georgia and graduated from...
Frances Peck Dickens
Sep 28, 2021
Evans, GA - Frances Peck Dickens passed away quietly at her home in Evans, GA on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. The celebration of her life will be conducted Saturday, October 2, 2021, 12 noon, graveside at the Dickens-Guill-Hill Square in the Sparta Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Ed Nelson. She is survived by her children; Gordon Lee Dickens, III (Elizabeth),...
Sullie Starnes, Jr.
Sep 28, 2021
Mr. Sullie Starnes, Jr. 92, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Elizabeth Starnes. He is survived by his daughters, Cathy (Bob) Wolbert, Carol Starnes and Melinda Starnes; granddaughter Natalie (Brian) Hall; grandson, Christopher (Courtney) Wolbert; great grandchildren, Chloe Wolbert, Cam Wolbert, Allie Hall, Avery Hall; siblings Pat (Bill)...
George R. Hall
Sep 26, 2021
Augusta, GA – George R. Hall, 59, loving husband of Margaret, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 26, 2021. George is a native of Red Springs, NC, but has made his home in Augusta with his family for the past 36 years. George was born the middle of three sons to Helen and Dr. Robert G. Hall, Presbyterian Minister and...
Austin Franklin Hollar
Sep 25, 2021
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 25, 2021, Mr. Austin Franklin Hollar, 27, loving husband of Mrs. Paris Marie Hollar. Austin was a selfless person, always giving and doing for others. He loved the outdoors and worked as a groundskeeper for The Reserve Club in Aiken. Austin will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father,...
Erica Brathwaite
Sep 25, 2021
Augusta, GA- Erica Monique Brathwaite, 36, entered into rest Saturday, September 25, 2021. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Tom Kalliokoski officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
Renee Thomas Bass
Sep 24, 2021
Renee Thomas Bass Lincolnton, GA – Transitioned into Heaven on Friday, September 24, 2021, in the comfort of the arms of her family. Renee Thomas Bass, 66 years old, daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Franklin B. Thomas Jr, cherished wife of Dr. James David Bass, devoted mother of James David Bass, Jr., Kathleen Bass Cantey, and Jennifer Bass...
Glenda Brown
Sep 24, 2021
Glenda Brown Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, September 24, 2021, Mrs. Glenda Brown, 63, loving wife of Ronald Brown. Glenda was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a charter member of Grace Fellowship and retired after 31 years as a bookkeeper with Columbia County Board of Education (River Ridge and Westmont Elementary). She was known as...
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