Obituaries

Jul 25, 2024

Augusta, GA – Mr. Johnnie Earl Sammons, 79, loving husband of 58 years to Mrs. Sandra Radford Sammons, passed away at home surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and his beloved dog Maggie after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, July 25, 2024. 

Johnnie was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a graduate of Academy of Richmond County...

Jul 24, 2024

Gaylord Ralph Hunt, born on March 11, 1933, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in the early morning of July 24, 2024, preceded by his beloved wife Shirley as well as his beloved grandson Hunter Dalton. He leaves behind a younger brother Clayre Mook his wife Mary Beth along with four daughters and their husbands: Sherry and Joe Riner, Debbie and...

Jul 22, 2024

Augusta, GA - Entered rest on Monday, July 22, 2024, Mrs. Betty Cowan Walker, wife of the late Stewart Phinizy Walker Jr., and mother of the late Stewart Phinizy Walker III. 

Betty is survived by her daughters: Laura Walker Boyd (Joe), Julia Walker Hickman (Mike); grandchildren: Jim Boyd, Elizabeth Shannon (Bryan), Walker Boyd, Virginia Boyd, Brooks Duncan (Jeremy), Sarah Daniel, Corey...

Jul 22, 2024

Lincolnton, Ga--Entered into rest on Monday, July 22, 2024, Benita "Nita" C. McLeroy, 69, wife of Ruben McLeroy.

Nita was born in Salisbury, North Carolina but lived in several places before graduating from George P. Butler High School Class of 1972. Nita and Ruben began their married life in Augusta, Georgia and later moved to Ft. Meade, FL, before retiring to...

Jul 22, 2024

Arlie Eugene Fiveash, M.D. died at home on July 22, 2024 at the age of 85 after many years of failing health. 

Arlie was born on September 11,1938 to Arlie Eugene Fiveash, Sr. and Helen Britt Fiveash. He attended Glynn Academy High School and Emory University, followed by medical school at the Medical College of Georgia where he obtained his M.D....

Jul 21, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, July 21, age 101.

Evelyn was born in Grand Forks, ND on September 18, 1922. She graduated from Thompson High School. She grew up when times were tougher and so were the people. All her family members worked diligently on their family farm with no electricity or hot water, and field work and...

Jul 19, 2024

Dr. J. William (Bill) Holden, Jr. passed away on July 19, 2024. Dr. Holden was the son of J. W. Holden, Sr. and Eleanor Reeves Holden. He was born in Augusta, Georgia, on July 27, 1934. He was of the Methodist faith. He was educated at William Robinson Grammar School and graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1951...

Jul 18, 2024

Augusta, GA – Myra Calzado-Norman, 56, loving wife of Gregory Norman, entered into rest on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Myra was born in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, Philippines and moved to the United States in 1991. She has lived in Augusta, GA for 24 years. She was a registered nurse for over 30 years and worked at Augusta University Medical Center...

Jul 18, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into the rest of his Lord Jesus on Thursday, July 18, 2024: Robert E. Spears, Jr., 95, husband of Kathryn Lively Spears. Born September 21, 1928, in Roanoke, VA to Robert E. Spears and Mary Moomaw Spears.

Children: Michael J. Spears and Robert E. Spears, III, (Jenny Christopher) of Greenville, SC. Grandchildren: Tony Spears, David Spears, Nick...

Jul 17, 2024

Jane Stephens O'Donnell was born July 15, 1952, and passed away on July 17, 2024, at 12:48 PM in the Eisenhower Army Medical Center on Fort Eisenhower. She spent her life helping others, whether friends, family, neighbors, or community members.

She is survived by her husband Fleming Ware, daughter Buffy Hendricks (Lee), granddaughter Savannah Hendricks Brooks, her husband Nathan Brooks, great...

Jul 17, 2024

Herbert L. Ellis, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, at his home in Augusta, GA with his loving wife, Judy Parkman Ellis of fifty-six years by his side. 

He was born on July 31,1946 in Washington, GA to Herbert L. Ellis and Anne Williamson Ellis. Herb was raised in Jacksonville, FL, where he graduated from Robert E. Lee...

Jul 16, 2024

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Luther Thomas Woodward, 75, husband of Wendy Paterson Woodward.

Luther was born in Darlington, South Carolina. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Luther then worked for Boddie Noell Enterprises as Regional Director of Operations. One of his favorite pastimes was working in the yard and spending time...

Jul 15, 2024

Martha Ann Mays, 85, died peacefully Monday, July 15, 2024.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at the Abilene Baptist Church Christian Life Center with Rev. William F. Harrell officiating. Family will receive friends following the service.

Family members include: one son, Earl (Angela) Welch; stepson James Hughly Mays; step-daughter Susan Mays Bowman; grandchildren,...

Jul 15, 2024

Entered into rest on Monday, July 15, 2024, Mary Louise Griffin Tallent, 80, loving wife of 59 years to Clarence T. “Jody” Tallent.

Louise was born in Florence County, South Carolina. She worked for over 30 years in banking, 25 of which were for SunTrust where she retired. Louise was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and former member of...

Jul 14, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, July 14, 2024, Mr. Daniel Patrick McDonnell, 80, loving husband of Dianne McDonnell (“Red”) and father of Brian McDonnell.

Mr. McDonnell was born in Augusta, GA to the late John and Dorothy McDonnell. He served in the United States Navy as an IC electrician. After the Navy, he worked for Southern Bell, Fort...

Jul 13, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 13, 2024, James Joseph "Jim" Ryan, 77, loving husband of 41 years to Debbie Ryan.

Jim was born in Quincey, MA. He was an avid outdoorsman and avid gardener. He loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He enjoyed reading in his down time. He served as a United States Marine and a Vietnam...

Jul 13, 2024

Jul 12, 2024

Martinez, GA –Paul Douglas Trainor of Martinez, Georgia, originally from Lan-caster, New Hampshire, passed away at home in July 2024 at the age of 87. 

Paul was born in 1936 to Peter and Bernice Trainor of Lancaster. He enjoyed a childhood full of fishing and hunting in the beautiful White Mountains, which no doubt influenced his lifelong love of outdoor sportsmanship....

Jul 12, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, July 12, 2024, Mrs. Harriett Demaris Gay, 87, loving wife of Tyre Gay. 

Demaris was born in Swainsboro, GA, but lived most of her life in Augusta. A majority of her life was spent as a homemaker. She worked many years as a poll worker during the general elections in Richmond County. She...

Jul 11, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Barbara Eileen Riordan Gemme, 86. 

Barbara was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 26, 1937. She earned a Bachelors in English from Anna Maria College, and a Masters in English from State University of Massachusetts (Worcester). Barbara worked as a Librarian at the Cora J. Bolden Public Library in Rocky...