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Debra Lee Hoyt
Jan 4, 2022
Augusta, GA – Was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, Mrs. Debra Lee Hoyt, 67, loving wife of 43 years to Mr. Mark Daniel Hoyt. Debra deeply loved her children: Adam Hoyt (Shannon) and Kelsey Hawkins (Bobby); four grandchildren: Maddux and Abigail Hoyt and Hunter and Noah Hawkins; and her siblings: Jean Cox, Linda Nelson, Elmo...
Johanna Dresser
Jan 4, 2022
Augusta, GA – Johanna (Josie) Dresser passed from this world into the next on Tuesday, 4 January 2022. She was 86 years young. Josie was born in Kilkenny, Ireland on 30 September 1935 to John and Elizabeth Reid. At an early age she moved to St. Albans, England with her parents and two sisters, Francis and Elizabeth. She lived in...
Oleta T. Watts
Jan 3, 2022
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, January 3, 2022. Oleta Tenney Watts, 85, wife of the late James B. Watts. Oleta was born in Lantz, West Virginia. A loving wife, she traveled alongside her late husband throughout his military career which brought them to Augusta, GA. A dedicated mother, she raised a family that flourished, bringing her joy....
Virginia Bourne Darlington
Jan 2, 2022
Memphis, TN - Entered into rest on Sunday, January 2, 2022, Virginia Bourne Darlington, 71. Virginia was a Communicant of Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, a member of the choir for over 55 years, and was active in many areas of parish life. She was also a member of the Watauga Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was...
Sadie Compton
Jan 1, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, January 1, 2022, Mrs. Sadie Compton, 90, loving wife of the late James Compton. Born in 1931, Sadie was born in Augusta, GA to the late George and Mary Sleister. She retired from BI-LO after working in the Grocery Industry for over 30 years. Family members include her son: Clarence Muns (Janet)...
Susan Elizabeth Craig
Dec 29, 2021
Susan Elizabeth Craig was called to heaven on December 29, 2021, after four courageous battles with cancer. She was a native of Augusta, born on October 9, 1949, to Richard Z. and Betty Byrd Craig, she earned Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Specialist Degrees in Mathematics Education from Augusta College. She retired after 41 years of service teaching Mathematics at Lucy Laney...
Virginia Mata
Dec 29, 2021
Evans, GA –Virginia Aguirre Mata, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the age of 86. She was a native of San Jose de La Paz, Jalisco, Mexico, born on August 3, 1935. Virginia was a warrior for overcoming many obstacles and triumphs in her life. She...
Maura Aktunc
Dec 28, 2021
Augusta, GA – Maura Patricia Aktunc (McKiernan) was called to heaven on December 28th, 2021, in the loving care of the staff at Kentwood Extended care and prior to this in Benton House Senior Living. She was born in Ireland in July 1924 and when she was 18 years old, she moved to England to train as a nurse. She...
Eileen Cooper Martin
Dec 28, 2021
Eileen Cooper Martin Evans, GA – Eileen Cooper Martin passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021 at Brandon Wilde. Born in Maysville, GA Eileen was raised in Lincolnton, Georgia, she graduated with honors from Lincoln County High School and attended Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. After college, Eileen’s family moved to Augusta where she worked for the Richmond...
Clyde Stokes Wells
Dec 27, 2021
Clyde Stokes Wells May 18, 1934 – December 27, 2021 Clyde Stokes Wells, 87, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away December 27, 2021, at his home. Clyde was born on May 18, 1934, in Polk County, Florida, to the late Claude H. and Minnie S. Wells. Raised in Miller County, Georgia and Tampa, Florida, he graduated from Plant High School in...
Frank Carpenter, Jr.
Dec 26, 2021
Frank Carpenter Jr, 94, resident of Augusta, GA, departed this life Sunday, December 26, 2021. A rare vintage, born in Waynesboro, GA was laid to rest in a private service at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, Grovetown, Ga. Frank enjoyed an illustrious forty-seven-year career at the Augusta National Golf Club as the renowned Sommelier and “Keeper of the Keys.” His exquisite palate...
Alton Hill
Dec 26, 2021
Alton Hill Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, December 26, 2021, Mr. Alton Hill, 86. Alton was a family man and adored his family. He retired from Graniteville Company after working there for over 40 years. An avid outdoorsman, Alton enjoyed hunting and fishing. In retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling, going on cruises, and riding his...
Donnie Harman
Dec 25, 2021
Donald “ Donnie” P. Harman Hephzibah, GA – Donald P. Harman, 62 entered into rest on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Doctor’s Hospital. Donnie was a native of Augusta, born to the late James A. Harman, Sr. and the late Annie Mae Harman. A graduate of Westside High School, he worked as a technician for Randy Heath a lifetime friend...
Rev. Ronald K. Newberry Sr.
Dec 25, 2021
Rev. Ronald K. Newberry Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, December 25, 2021, Rev. Ronald Kenneth Newberry, 82, loving husband of Winifred J. Newberry. Ron was a native of Acworth, Ga. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Mercer University. He enlisted in the US Army during the Vietnam War and served for 2 years. He...
Kevin M. Doyle
Dec 25, 2021
Kevin Doyle Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, December 25, 2021, Mr. Kevin M. Doyle, 60, loving husband of Linda H. “Bunnie” Doyle . Kevin was born in Ft Bragg, NC but was a long time resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County, attended the University of Georgia and graduated from Augusta...
Peter F.T. Kohler
Dec 24, 2021
Peter F.T. Kohler Evans, GA - Peter F.T. Kohler, 80 of Evans, GA, Died 12/24/2021 at home with his wife by his side. He was born October 15, 1941, in Munich, Germany, the Son of the Late Adam and Sophie Kohler (Gropp). He was the oldest of 4 siblings. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ethel Alice Kohler who...
Ralph Walden
Dec 22, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, Ralph Allen Walden, 94, loving husband of 74 years to the late Betty Walden. His children: Yvonne Greene and Barry Walden; grandchildren: Nancie Lavender (David), Joshua Greene, Halie Walden (Nate) and Amber Moore (Matt); great-grandchildren: Harlan Lavender, Winsdae Dischinger and Betty Ann Moore. Ralph was born in Laurens, GA...
Travis Lynn Arnett
Dec 21, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, Travis Lynn Arnett, age 36 and son of Lynn and Karen Arnett; sister: Lindsey A. Turner (Billy); nephew: Kyle Turner; grandmother: Audrey Hawn; cousin: Richard Bass; and his best friend: Mike Ewanis (Jessie). He is preceded in death by his grandfather: Earl Hawn; grandparents: Sammie and Edna Arnett; and...
Mary Louise Galloway
Dec 21, 2021
Mary Louise Galloway Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, Mary Louise Galloway, 92. Mary held an unconditional love for her family and friends. She retired from civil service at Fort Gordon. She was a woman of great faith who was devoted to leading others to salvation and growing in her own love for the Lord. Family members include...
Virginia Sheppard
Dec 20, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, December 20, 2021, Mrs. Virginia Mathis Sheppard, 96, wife of 42 years to the love of her life, the late Horace “Scrap” Sheppard. A native of Avera, GA and longtime resident of Augusta GA., Virginia graduated with a bachelor’s degree in early education from Georgia State College for Women. She retired from...
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