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Angeline Raney

Angeline Raney

Mar 22, 2021

Angeline Kay Prince Raney Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, March 22, 2021, Angeline Kay Prince Raney, 77. Kay is a native of Augusta, Ga and was a retired dental hygienist at Fort Gordon, where she also served as the AFGE Union President. Kay was the loving mother of, Dana Tuten (Mike); grandchildren: Alexander Raney, Seth Raney, Shad...

Dr. Ramzi Tufik Assad

Dr. Ramzi Tufik Assad

Mar 21, 2021

Dr. Ramzi Tufik Assad, 78, entered into rest peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Augusta, GA on Sunday, March 21, 2021 after a year-long battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Ramzi was a devoted husband, loving father, and beloved grandfather. A deeply empathetic and passionate man, Ramzi always had time to offer wisdom, unconditional love, and mentorship to the family...

Gloria Jennings Marshall

Gloria Jennings Marshall

Mar 21, 2021

Gloria Jennings Marshall Augusta, Ga. — Gloria Jennings Marshall entered into her rest March 21. Dr Jennings is survived by her husband, Fr. Richard G. Marshall; her son, Guy E. Jennings III and daughter-in-law Mary Helen Aguirre of Rio Rancho, N.M.; and her son, David E. Jennings and daughter-in-law Lisa Graf Jennings of Athens, Ga; and four grandchildren, William A....

Eldridge David Gibbs Jr.

Eldridge David Gibbs Jr.

Mar 17, 2021

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, Eldridge David “Dave” Gibbs, Jr. 82, loving husband of Deanna Johnson Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. After graduating from Clemson University in 1961, Dave was self employed for several years as a Food Service design consultant. Most recently, Mr. Gibbs retired after working...

James D. Bowen

James D. Bowen

Mar 16, 2021

James D. Bowen Lincolnton, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, James D. Bowen, 44, husband of Milissa O’Neal Bowen. Family members in addition to his wife include sons: Tony, Zackery, Drew, Adam and Michael; daughter: Madison; grandchildren: River, Hunter and Baby Girl. Longtime employee at Sitemaster. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 20, 2021...

Yvonne Spence Wiggins

Yvonne Spence Wiggins

Mar 13, 2021

Yvonne Spence Wiggins While we mourn, she dances! Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Yvonne Spence Wiggins left this earth for her heavenly home on March 13, 2021. While we deeply mourn her passing, we are overjoyed knowing she has gone to meet her Lord and Savior and is reunited with her husband, family and friends. Yvonne was a “steel...

Fred Sinks

Fred Sinks

Mar 13, 2021

Fred Sinks Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, March 13, 2021, Mr. Fred E. Sinks, 83, loving husband of Carolyn Sinks. Fred retired after 20 years in the United States Navy as a Master Chief. He also retired from Columbia Nitrogen as an equipment specialist. He enjoyed playing and watching golf. Fred was a loving husband, father, and...

Dr. Paulette Proctor Harris

Dr. Paulette Proctor Harris

Mar 11, 2021

Dr. Paulette Proctor Harris, PhD Augusta, GA- A pioneer for the advocacy of literacy, Dr. Paulette Proctor Harris, entered into rest peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Paulette was born October 5, 1949 in Augusta, GA to Paul E. Proctor and Ilma Hankinson Cason Proctor. Paulette graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1967. After high school, she continued...

James Edwin "Ed" Baldwin

James Edwin "Ed" Baldwin

Mar 10, 2021

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Mr. James Edwin Baldwin, 97. He was born to parents C.E. Baldwin and I. V. Ledford Baldwin in Naylor, GA. Survivors include his son, Gary E. Baldwin of St. Simons Island, GA and daughter Janet Caroline Baldwin of Martinez, GA, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded...

James Wilson Dooley

James Wilson Dooley

Mar 9, 2021

Augusta, GA – Jim Dooley entered into Glory on his birthday, March 9, 2021. Jim was raised in Nashville, Tennessee where he graduated from Father Ryan High School and worked for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville for 20 years before moving to Augusta in 1990 to join the Alleluia Community. He was the events coordinator for the Alleluia Community office...

JoAnn Newsome Faulkner

JoAnn Newsome Faulkner

Mar 6, 2021

JoAnn Newsome Faulkner Augusta, GA – Mrs. JoAnn Newsome Faulkner, loving wife of Richard C. (Rick) Faulkner, entered into rest on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Born January 24, 1948, she was the oldest daughter of the late J. Lester Newsome and Mary Alma Newsome. JoAnn was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a graduate of Aquinas High...

Mahala Ree Kitchens

Mahala Ree Kitchens

Mar 4, 2021

Mahala Ree Kitchens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, March 4, 2021, Mahala Ree Kitchens, 73. Mahala was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a longtime member of Bayvale Baptist Church. She was a giving and loving sister who never found fault with anyone. Family members include her brothers: Billy Kitchens, Bobby (Joanne) Kitchens, Lindy...

Dorothy P. Elliott

Dorothy P. Elliott

Mar 2, 2021

Dorothy P. Elliott Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, Dorothy P. Elliott, 78, wife of Walter E. Elliott. The funeral service will be held Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Providence Baptist Church with Rev. Don Prosser officiating. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday prior to...

Lisa Gale Deas

Lisa Gale Deas

Mar 2, 2021

Lisa Gale Deas Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, Lisa Gale Deas, 37. Lisa was a loving and devoted mother; her best friends were her children. Most recently Lisa worked in sales at Sprint. Always with a smile on her face, she had a gentle soul and a kind heart. Family members include her husband:...

John William Hamilton

John William Hamilton

Mar 1, 2021

John William Hamilton Hephzibah, GA - John William Hamilton passed away on March 1, 2021 at the age of 90. John was born on April 6, 1930, the third of five children. He grew up in Manhasset, New York, and attended Central College in Missouri. After college he served with the U.S. Army in Korea. He then continued his graduate...

Joyce Knotts Scarborough

Joyce Knotts Scarborough

Feb 28, 2021

Augusta, GA – On Sunday, February 28, 2021, Joyce Knotts Scarborough crossed over to her eternity in Heaven, and into the embrace of her Lord Jesus Christ and her beloved waiting. She was the loving wife of the late Roy Scarborough, Jr. Mrs. Joyce was a devoted member of Curtis Baptist Church. Family members include her children: Timothy Lee Scarborough...

Arthur Watkins

Arthur Watkins

Feb 27, 2021

Augusta, Ga- Mr. Arthur Butler Watkins, 90, entered into rest Saturday, February 27, 2021. Arthur was a member of Church of the Most Holy Trinity and retired from King Mill as a maintenance supervisor. He enjoyed the opera and was a veteran of the United States Army. He resided at St. John Towers for the last 5 years. Survivors include...

John A. Rox III

John A. Rox III

Feb 27, 2021

Evans, GA - John Aloysius Rox, III, aged 73, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. John was a native of Augusta, the son of John A. Rox, Jr. and Ida Hall White Rox Atkinson. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Carolyn Rox and one brother Frank T. Rox. He is survived by his wife of 51...

Becky Craft

Becky Craft

Feb 27, 2021

Becky Craft Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, February 27, 2021, Mrs. Rebecca Hodges “Becky” Craft, 73, loving wife of 55 years to Brent M. Craft. Becky worked for many years in government services and retired as Director of External Affairs for the United States Department of Energy at the Savannah River Site. She was an amateur genealogist...

Susan Senn-Davis

Susan Senn-Davis

Feb 27, 2021

Susan Senn-Davis Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, February 27, 2021, Susan Senn-Davis, loved by her husband, Rick Davis. Susan earned her B.A. in art at Furman University and her M. Ed. at Augusta University. Before her retirement, she was a guidance counselor in Aiken County schools as well as an adjunct art instructor at USC Aiken and...

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