Obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

Reginald “Denny” Hammond Hinton Jr., age 86, passed from this earth and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2025. Denny loved Jesus first and foremost, and the person he loved next most was his cherished “teenage bride” of over 67 years, Eddie Ruth Cannon Hinton. Denny placed immense value on giving his time,...

Jan 8, 2025

Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Shakira Deneise Williams, 18.

Shakira was a beautiful person who had a smile that would light up any room. She was baptized on October 6, 2024 and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Shakira was a talented artist who could draw, paint and worked with clay sculpting. Like most individuals her age,...

Dec 17, 2024

* Due to inclement weather the service has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Deanne Matheson Gebhard, age 80, a sweet soul and beloved friend to all who knew her, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in her apartment at Thrive of Augusta. She was born August 28, 1944 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to the late Julius Daniel...

Jan 1, 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Mr. Thomas Allen Amerson, Jr., 89, loving husband of 53 years to Elizabeth “Liz” Amerson.

Allen was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. He was a 1953 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He had a 31 year career with Ryder Truck Systems, retiring as District Sales...

Jan 5, 2025

Jack Wayne Carter, DMD, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at The Claiborne assisted living facility in Augusta, Georgia, at the age of 92. 

Born on February 18, 1932, he devoted his entire life to serving His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Renowned for his faith, dedication, and professionalism, “Dr. Jack” made a significant impact on his family, his community,...

Jan 6, 2025

* Due to inclement weather the funeral service for Joyce Carson has been changed to a graveside service on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Augusta, GA – Joyce Kay Carson, 85, entered into rest Monday, January 6, 2025.

Joyce was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She always had a listening...

Jan 5, 2025

Entered into rest on Sunday, January 5, 2025, Richard (Dick) Angstadt Moyer, 93, husband for sixty-nine years to Bobbie Turner Moyer.

Dick was a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Lehigh University. He was hired in June 1953 by DuPont at the Savannah River Plant and retired in 1989. For several years after retirement, he was employed at Bedford Greenhouses...

Jan 5, 2025

Mary Ann Bigler, age 77, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1947, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to the late Felix Joseph and Lois Bruyninckx. 

Mary Ann was a gifted artist who loved being in nature, listening to music, and working in her garden. Mary Ann was a devoted...

Jan 5, 2025

Augusta, GA – Joshua Francis Jackson, 45, entered into rest Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home. 

In November of 1979, Josh was born in Auburn, Alabama. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1997 and worked at Kroger for over 15 years and most recently at Publix. He thrived in customer service and was loved by all his coworkers and...

Jan 3, 2025

 

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, January 3, 2025, Mrs. Sandra Warren Durand, 82, wife of Charles V. Durand, Jr.

 Mrs. Durand was a lifelong resident of Augusta and attended Tubman School and was a 1960 graduate of The Academy of Richmond County. She worked at the Law Office of Nixon, Yow, Waller, and Capers for over 39 years....

Jan 3, 2025

Peggy Ann (Bond) Whitehead passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2025, with the great love of her life, Jim Whitehead Sr, by her side. She is now pain-free in heaven.

Born in Atlanta, Ga on August 1, 1943, she was the daughter of Thermon and Velma Bond. She was raised with her two younger sisters, Malinda Erwin (Robert)...

Jan 2, 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Vera Thompson Elliott

Mrs. Vera Thompson Elliott moved to her forever home on Wednesday, New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025. She is singing, praising and worshipping Jesus. There will be no “resting in peace” as there will always be a place for her with the choirs praising and adoring God.

Vera was born on Broad Street in Augusta, GA to hard working...

Jan 1, 2025

Evans, GA - Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 1,2025, Amanda Jade Postell, 41.

Mandy was an exceptional young woman. She was loving, selfless, giving, and hilarious as described by her son, Parker. Born with a servant’s heart, Mandy became a Christian at an early age and continued to be involved in numerous ministries. As she grew closer to the Lord...

Dec 31, 2024

Grovetown, GA - Carole finished the course on December 31, 2024 having reached mature age and modeling a life well lived for her Savior to all who knew her. 

Born September 13, 1938, as the middle daughter of the Joseph S. Hammond and Eleanor Phillips Hammond, Carole always said her goal in life was to meet a “good looking Christian man...

Dec 31, 2024

Mr. Cleveland Carl Bethune (72) went home to be with Jesus on December 31, 2024, at Piedmont Atlanta, surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Born in Augusta, GA, he was the son of the late Cleveland Ward Bethune and Peggy King Bethune. 

Carl graduated from Butler High School in 1970, where he forged lifelong friendships with his childhood friends. Carl...

Dec 30, 2024

Grovetown, GA – Owen Joseph Eickholdt, 17, entered into rest on Monday, December 30, 2024.

Owen was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was currently a senior at Community Christian Academy and was a member of Warren Baptist Church. Owen had an immense heart. He was joyful, full of life and free-spirited. He took on life with a grace that only rare...

Dec 29, 2024

Bobbie P. Fain, born on December 12, 1939, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, in her hometown of Augusta. Known affectionately as "Nana," Bobbie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tony C. Fain; grandson: Travis Cason and her parents: Lonnie and Eva Price. She is survived by her children: Dawn Wall and Siesel, Deneen...

Dec 29, 2024

Augusta, GA - The Reverend Michael Edwin Freed was called home to eternal life on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully at his home in Augusta, Georgia, surrounded by his loving wife, Vera, and their five sons.

Mike was born on November 20, 1955, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and raised in Arlington, North Carolina (Yadkin...