Obituaries

Nov 24, 2025

Augusta, GA - Lewis Francis (Frank) Allen, Jr., 85, entered his heavenly home on November 24, 2025, Augusta, GA. Born March 20, 1940, in Clyo, GA, he was the son of Helen Cortez Ford Allen (Davis), Springfield, GA, and Lewis F. Allen, Sr., Clyo, GA. His family moved to Savannah, GA, when he was 9 months old.

He attended Romana Riley...

Nov 24, 2025

Evans, GA - Betty Joe Story Harrell, 94, entered into rest Monday, November 24, 2025.

The 7th child born to George W. and Agnes Motes Story in Appling, Georgia, she was a little bit wild, a loving mother and grandmother with an unforgettable laugh and known to many as “Sunshine”.

Family members include her daughter: Sheryl Roberson Goddard (Roe); son: Terry Roberson...

Nov 23, 2025

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Nov 23, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, November 23, 2025, Russell Norman Greiner, 89.

Russell began working at Sanderson’s Barbershop in 1962, taking over the business in 1991 which led to his opening of Russell’s Barbershop. He served in the U.S. Army in 1957. Russell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Family members include his daughter: Deidre Greiner (Terri); grandchildren:...

Nov 23, 2025

Jane Ellen Clontz Lackman, 94, beloved Mother of Lisa Ellen Lackman Mitchell and wife of the late Raymond Allen Lackman, Jr. entered into rest on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Jane Ellen was born on March 9, 1931, in Rockhill, SC. She was the daughter of John Maxwell Clontz and Esther Hilton Clontz.

Jane Ellen’s father moved the family to Augusta, GA, to...

Nov 22, 2025

Nov 22, 2025

Sharon “Sheri” Kay (Blenis) Davis, wife of Ron Davis passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025 after an 8-year journey with Parkinson’s disease. Up until the end, Sharon maintained her grace, compassion, love of family and friends, and expressed deep gratitude for a long life, full of service to the community and wonderful experiences. In her almost 83 years with...

Nov 21, 2025

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Anna Marie Gay Holley, 95, entered into rest on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Mrs. Holley was born and raised in Jefferson County, Georgia, the beloved daughter of the late John Albert Gay and Hannah Belle James Gay. After graduating from the Crawford Long School of Nursing in 1952, she married and soon began the family that would...

Nov 19, 2025

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Ray Rowland, 95.

Arthur Ray Rowland (Ray) was born in Hampton, Georgia, in 1930 to Arthur and Jennie Rowland. He grew up in Hapeville, GA alongside his two sisters, Jane and Peggy. He graduated from Hapeville High School in 1946. Shortly after, he served in the U.S. Navy and continued...

Nov 18, 2025

Mrs. Mary Earle Butler (Partridge) Martin entered into rest on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Born on July 10, 1929 to the late Earl and Bertha Butler of Union Point, Georgia, she was the youngest of three children. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Martin is predeceased by brothers: Joseph and Frank Butler, husbands: Wallace Partridge and Ralph Martin and children:...

Nov 18, 2025

John Duane Gamble, 71, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Saralyn Gamble. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, John lived a life filled with love, dedication, and creativity.

John’s passion for music shaped his early years as he played drums throughout his early career. Later, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish and...

Nov 18, 2025

In loving memory of Cheryl Pless Bagby

Our beloved mother, Cheryl Bagby, will be remembered for her generous spirit, social nature, inclusiveness, and vibrant joy. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 27, 1947, she impacted many lives until her passing on November 18, 2025.

Cheryl had many nicknames throughout her life: Slim, Lead-foot, Cher, and was lovingly called “Yia Yia” by her...

Nov 17, 2025

The family of Ben Grimm announces his passing on November 17, 2025, at home in McCormick, South Carolina. Born October 12, 1943, in Germany to Erna and Herbert Grimm, he immigrated with his family to Long Island, New York in 1951; eventually settling in Cold Spring Harbor.

After graduating high school, he enrolled in the University of Georgia’s animal husbandry program...

Nov 17, 2025

Colonel James “Tony” Henderson, U.S. Army (Ret.), age 85, of Augusta, Georgia, entered peacefully into rest on November 17, 2025. A devoted husband, father, soldier, and man of deep faith, he lived a life marked by courage, integrity, and generosity.

Born on June 13, 1940, to Harold and Louis Henderson, Tony grew up in Augusta and attended Boys Catholic High School,...

Nov 16, 2025

Evans, GA – Gabriella (Bailo) Conner, originally of Zara , Italy, entered into eternal rest at her home in Evans, Georgia on November 16, 2025 at the age of 84. For 60 years she was the beloved wife of Leroy E. Conner Jr., and together they raised five children. A devoted military spouse and a dedicated middle school English teacher,...

Nov 15, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 15, 2025, Master Sgt. (Ret.) Rickey Lee Mawby, 76, beloved husband of 50 years to Claudia Mawby.

Rickey Mawby, known affectionately as “Sarge,” proudly served his country for 23 years before retiring as a Master Sergeant from the United States Army. At home, he was the heart of his family — a...

Nov 15, 2025

Augusta, GA – Richard Russell Johnson, Sr., 93, entered into rest on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Richard was the loving husband of Michele Ciccarella Johnson. Richard is also survived by his children: Debora D. Johnson and Darryl D. Johnson (Shannon); grandchildren: DJ Johnson, Laura Kathryn Jenkins, Adam Johnson, Nadia J. Glasscock, Madeline Johnson, and Sophie Guerrero; 11 great-grandchildren; sister: Annie...

Nov 14, 2025

Mary Alice West Biggar (1930–2025) passed away in Anderson, SC, on November 14, 2025. Mary (“Aunt Alice”), formerly of mid-state South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia, had resided in Anderson since early 2020.

The youngest child of the late Henry T. West and Alma Moore West, Mary spent much of her childhood enjoying time at the grocery stores her father owned in...

Nov 14, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 14, 2025, Mary Louise Courson, 88, beloved wife of 66 years to Jim Courson.

Mrs. Courson was a lifelong resident of Augusta who met the love of her life, her husband of 66 years, while they were still in high school. A graduate of the Academy of Richmond County, she was known...

Nov 12, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Mr. Donald Ray Pottorff, 87, husband of the late Katsumi Pottorff.

Donald enlisted in the US Army at age 17 and retired after 20 years of service in Germany, Japan, Korea and one tour in Vietnam. After retirement, he continued working as an instructor at Fort Gordon and later as...