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Herbert Moxley
Feb 27, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 27, 2026, Mr. Herbert C. Moxley, 97, loving husband of the late Myrtle M. Moxley.
Mr. Moxley was born in Toombs County, GA but had lived in Augusta for most of his adult life. He retired after more than 30 years from DuPont at Savannah River Site. After serving in the United...
Ashley Nichole Curtis
Feb 24, 2026
Ashley Nichole Curtis, age 37, entered into the presence of her Savior on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. Her final months were spent surrounded by the family and friends she loved so fiercely.
Ashley was born in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and later made her home in Grovetown, Georgia. From a young age, she carried...
Joanne Seegars Cain
Feb 24, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Joanne Seegars Cain, 95.
A lifelong educator, Joanne taught at Augusta Technical College, Williamsburg County (1st grade), Horry County (1st, 4th, and 7th grades), Chesterfield County (1st and 5th grades), and she worked as the Reading Coordinator for Edgefield County and Williamsburg County. During her tenure, the Edgefield County Reading...
Larry Clarence Hall
Feb 23, 2026
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 23, 2026, Mr. Larry Clarence Hall, 80, loving husband of 59 years to Carolyn Hall.
Larry was a man that held closely to his faith in Christ. He was a lifelong native of Augusta, and he retired after 40 years from Georgia Power. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, fishing,...
James Robert Hester, Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
James Robert (“Bob”) Hester, Jr. was born in Old Hickory, Tennessee on December 25, 1943, the son of James Robert and Edith Lois. Bob grew up in Madison, Tennessee and attended Amqui School through the elementary grades. He graduated from Madison High School in 1962. He attended the University of Tennessee, graduating with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 1967....
Noel Williams McGahee
Feb 23, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 23, 2026 at his residence, Mr. Noel Williams McGahee, 91, loving husband of 66 years to Chloris Cliett McGahee.
He is also survived by his sons: Dwayne McGahee (Barbara), Brandon McGahee, Troy McGahee (Kristine) and the late Paul McGahee (Peggy). Grandchildren are Jonathon McGahee, Paige Gallagher (Chris), Chelsea James (Tyler), Brooke Douglas...
Thomas Scott Hudson
Feb 23, 2026
Thomas Scott Hudson, 54, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on February 23, 2026.
Scott is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean Hudson, father, Rev. Thomas Edmond Hudson, and baby sister, Jaime Meagan McDow. Scott is survived by his daughter Emerson (Thomas), mother Patsy Reed Hudson McDow, dad James M. McDow, sister Vivian H. Uchitel (Jacob), brothers...
David Eslie Gallagher
Feb 22, 2026
David Eslie Gallagher, 68, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on February 22, 2026.
Dave was born on November 2, 1957, in Caribou, Maine. He graduated with the Class of 1976 in Limestone, Maine, and went on to attend the University of Presque Isle, Maine. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a nuclear power mechanic from March...
Dr. Richard L. Clardy
Feb 22, 2026
Entered into rest on Sunday, February 22, 2026, Dr. Richard Lucien Clardy, 90. Loving husband of 67 years to Suzanne McWilliams Clardy, who preceded him in death on July 25, 2023.
Richard or “Dick” as he was known, was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on September 13, 1935. He was a graduate of Clarksville High School and then attended Austin Peay State...
Kenneth Jason Daniels
Feb 21, 2026
Grovetown, GA – Father, son, nephew, brother, uncle, friend, Kenneth Jason Daniels, age 47, of Waynesburg, PA, passed away on February 21, 2026 at Grovetown, Georgia after a four year battle with liver disease. Ken, born on June 17, 1978 in Johnstown, PA, to Kenneth A. and Phyllis E. Daniels. He grew up in Boswell, PA and attended Riverside Christian...
Frank Lewis Melton
Feb 20, 2026
Frank Lewis Melton, age 94, passed away in Martinez, Georgia. He was born on January 13, 1932, in Marion, Kentucky, to the late Ruth and William Melton.
Frank is survived by his beloved wife, Katherine “Kitty” Melton; his stepson, Israel Webb; his nephew and niece-in-law, Everett and Debbie Melton; his nieces, Tommy and Marilyn Jean; and several other nieces and nephews.
Frank...
Retha Smith Osteen
Feb 18, 2026
Retha Smith Osteen, 94, entered into her heavenly rest on February 18, 2026. Retha was born on August 25, 1931 in Abbeville, Alabama; she was the daughter of Frank and Thelma Smith.
Raised in Columbus, Georgia, Retha attended Jordan High School and was a member of the Class of 1948. In 1951, she married Al Osteen, also from Columbus, and together...
Glenn Keith Paulos, Sr.
Feb 18, 2026
Glenn “Keith” Paulos, Sr., 75, entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2026. Born on May 29, 1950, in Augusta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Christopher and Doris Paulos.
In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by his brothers, Mark (Mary) Paulos and Blake (Gloria) Paulos. He is survived by his brother, Alex Paulos.
Keith married...
Florena "Flo" Stewart Parrish
Feb 17, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Mrs. Florena S. Parrish, 100, wife of the late Mr. Walter S. Parrish.
Mrs. Parrish was a native of Atlanta, GA where she met her husband Walter from Florida when he arrived to attend Georgia Tech after being in the U.S. Navy. Walt and Flo were married at the First...
Donald Keith Hammett
Feb 17, 2026
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Donald Hammett, 69, husband of Sharon Hammett.
Donald retired from University Hospital and Crothall Healthcare after 43 years. He loved singing karaoke and camping at the lake and the beach. Donald was an avid UGA and Braves fan and will be remembered for his outgoing personality and his love for...
David R. Castello
Feb 16, 2026
David Richard Castello, beloved father, brother, and ‘Pa,’ passed away February 16, 2026, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him David was the proud father of Hannah Castello, Amber Ashe, and Johnny Los. He was a brother to Laura Castello, William Castello, Jr., and reunited in heaven with Allen Castello. Son...
Jimmie Dallas Michau
Feb 15, 2026
“Death is beautiful when seen to be a law, and not an accident.” Henry David Thoreau
Jimmie Dallas Michau Entered into rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Jim was the loving husband of Margery Anderson Michau.
Jim Michau, devoted husband, father, engineer, veteran, and outdoorsman, passed away leaving behind a legacy of service, hard work, and deep love for family and nature.
Married...
Virginia Kendall Hyde
Feb 15, 2026
Virginia Kendall “Gina” Hyde passed away on Sunday, February 15 th , 2026, in Augusta GA, after a long and challenging, yet bravely fought, health battle. Gina was born on March 24, 1961, in Port Jervis, New York to John and Loretta Hinkley.
Gina was a dedicated nurse who served her patients with dignity, respect, and true compassion. She took great...
Barbara Graham Hall
Feb 15, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026, Barbara Graham, 85, loving wife of the late Hezzie Hall.
Barbara graduated from the Academy of Richmond County and attended the University of Georgia. She loved animals and working in the yard. Barbara was a great Southern cook and loved feeding her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. After working...
William Chafee Whilden
Feb 15, 2026
William Chafee Whilden, born in 1939, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Trussville, Alabama. He was 86 years old.
William was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life spanned decades of love and dedication to his family. He was a 1957 graduate of Boys' Catholic High. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University...
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