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Julia MacDonell
Dec 23, 2020
Julia LaGarde MacDonell Augusta, GA - Julia LaGarde MacDonell, 96, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at home and entered the presence of her Lord. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Alexander Henry MacDonell, Jr. and the devoted mother of two dear sons: Dr. Alex H. MacDonell III of Augusta and Allen LaGarde MacDonell of Austin, TX....
Phylis Holliday
Dec 22, 2020
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Phylis Clara Holliday, 81, entered into rest on December 22, 2020. Phylis, the daughter of the late Thomas Carden McGuire and the late Sara Nell McGuire, was born and grew up in Atlanta, GA, attending Murphy High School. She met her husband at a Delta Tau Delta party on Georgia Tech campus, married in Atlanta, and...
Pete Garland
Dec 21, 2020
Pete Garland Retired Richmond County School Administrator Evans, Ga - Baxton B. “Pete” Garland, 82, entered into rest on December 21, 2020 at University Hospital in Augusta. Pete was a native of Augusta. He was the son of the late John Thomas Garland and the late Maude Gertrude Newton Garland. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County,...
Melba Beasley
Dec 20, 2020
Melba Queen Beasley Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, December 20, 2020, Melba Queen Beasley, 84, wife of Dan Beasley. Melba will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who was happiest when she was surrounded by family. Family members in addition to her husband, include her daughter-in-law: Valerie Beasley; grandson: Brandt Beasley and other...
Martha Poer Sibley
Dec 19, 2020
Martha Poer Sibley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, December 19, 2020, Mrs. Martha Poer Sibley, 83, loving wife of the late Samuel Hale Sibley. Martha was a member of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church. A beautiful Southern lady, she enjoyed shopping for a new hat and sharing a homemade sweet treat. Known to her family as “Mopsy,” she...
John "Jack" E. Johannsen, Jr.
Dec 19, 2020
Augusta, GA - John “Jack” Emile Johannsen, Jr. entered into rest on December 19, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Emile Johannsen, Sr. and Leonora Meredith Johannsen. He is survived by his wife, Genie Summerall Johannsen, his daughters, Alison Parrish (Craig), Ashley Fisher (Brendan), his grandchildren, John Parrish, Will Parrish, Ali...
Robert A. "Sandy" Holliday
Dec 17, 2020
Robert A. “Sandy” Holliday Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, December 17, 2020, Robert A. “Sandy” Holliday, 70, husband of 49 years to Brenda Holliday. Sandy was a native of Augusta and grew up attending Mann Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a 1968 graduate of Butler High School and worked for Johnson Motor Company as a Certified...
Hannah Grace Sztuczko
Dec 16, 2020
Thomson, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Hannah Grace Sztuczko, 4 months. Family members include her parents: Anthony and Carlie Sztuczko; siblings: Lauren Elizabeth and Emma Marie Sztuczko; paternal grandparents: Greg and Donna Sztuczko; maternal grandparents: Bill and Maria Baumer and many other loving family members. The memorial service will be held Friday, December 18, 2020...
James Thomas Dye
Dec 16, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, James Thomas Dye, 85, husband of Janice Price Dye. Mr. Dye was a dedicated machine operator for over 20 years at Kendall Company before retiring, never missing a day of work. He will be remembered as a good Christian man that was a member of New Beginnings Community Baptist...
Harry Joseph Shearer Jr.
Dec 15, 2020
Harry Joseph Shearer Jr. Augusta, GA – Harry Joseph Shearer Jr., entered into rest on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 92 years of age, loving husband of Hildred Shearer. Mr. Shearer was born and raised in Augusta and retired from Duke/Richards Buick as Parts Department Manager. Family members, in addition to his wife, include sons: Russell F. Shearer Sr. (Mary),...
Mary Logue
Dec 14, 2020
Mary Logue Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, December 14, 2020, Mrs. Mary Hewlett Logue, 95, loving wife of Jesse B. Logue. Mary retired from Continental Can Co. and was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church where she loved to sing and was active in several choirs. She was an active volunteer at her...
John McGregor Phillips
Dec 14, 2020
Martinez, GA – John McGregor Phillips, 73, husband of Karen Doolittle Phillips, entered peacefully into rest at home on Monday, December 14, 2020. A native of Pennsylvania, John was drafted into the US Army and served two tours in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division as an Army Ranger. He was born to be a fierce, proud Screaming Eagle. John...
Richard Ward
Dec 9, 2020
Richard Ward Augusta, GA – Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of our beloved and tenderhearted son, brother, and uncle, Richard Joseph “Rick” Ward. He was born August 12, 1959, in Findlay, Ohio, and passed away at the Covid-19 University Hospital at Summerville Campus, December 9th, 2020. A native of Fostoria, OH, he was preceded in death by...
Willie James Merriweather
Dec 9, 2020
Willie James Merriweather Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Willie James Merriweather, 63, loving husband of Linda Merriweather. Willie James Merriweather, affectionately known to some as Will, Daddy, Uncle BoBo or just plain Bo was born in Aiken, South Carolina on January 29, 1957 to Evelyn Lott Merriweather and Willie Lee Merriweather. Both of his...
William B. Hite
Dec 8, 2020
William Beverly Hite Augusta, Georgia - Mr. William Hite, 83, of Augusta, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at home. Mr. Hite, born in Pelion, South Carolina, was the son of the late William Hoyt Hite and Beatrice Garvin Hite, and was the widower of Patricia S. Hite of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He graduated from Richmond Academy...
Ruby Mae Waters
Dec 8, 2020
Ruby Mae Waters Martinez, GA – Ruby M. Waters, 93, went to her heavenly home on December 8, 2020 at her residence while surrounded by her family. Ruby was a native of Newton Grove, NC but called Augusta her home since 1960. She was a devoted member of Christway Christian Church. After retirement, Ruby loved going to lunch every day...
Joyce Richardson
Dec 7, 2020
Joyce Richardson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, December 7, 2020, Mrs. Joyce Montie Richardson, 85, loving wife of the late Jeff Richardson. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Augusta and a member of Christ Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, watching soaps, and going to church. She loved the Lord and her family. Family members include his...
Mary R. Martin
Dec 6, 2020
Mary Reynolds Martin Augusta, GA – Mary Martin, a resident of Augusta for 65 years, died peacefully at her home on December 6, which would have been her husband’s 101st birthday, surrounded by loving family members and caregivers. She was 96 years old. Mary was born and grew up in Niagara Falls, NY. While working for DuPont there, she met...
Virginia Hargrove
Dec 6, 2020
Virginia Hargrove Augusta, GA – Mrs. Virginia Thomas Hargrove, 93, loving wife of 70 years to Vernon B. Hargrove, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Virginia was a member of Pineview Baptist Church where she enjoyed fellowshipping with her church family. She loved sending out cards to people from the church, working with children in...
Elizabeth Ann Barton
Dec 5, 2020
Elizabeth Ann Barton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, December 5, 2020, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Barton,88, loving wife of the late Leon T. Barton, Jr. Ann was a member of Curtis Baptist Church. She enjoyed flower gardening, DIY work on her home, her mountain cabin, and traveling. She was a passionate cook and artist. Also, Ann was loved...
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