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USAF Brigadier General William M Berry, Jr. (Ret.)
2026
William "Bill" McDowell Berry, Jr., often affectionately known as Billy and called "Bubba" by his siblings, age 92, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away on January 4, 2026.
A graveside service with full military honors will be Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Walker Family Cemetery on Arsenal Ave. A reception will immediately follow at the fellowship hall of Reid...
Florena "Flo" Stewart Parrish
Feb 17, 2026
Mrs. Florena "Flo" Stewart Parrish, 100, beloved wife of the late Walter S. Parrish, entered into rest on February 17, 2026.
A full obituary will follow.
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...
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...
Shirley Mock
Feb 15, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026, Mrs. Shirley Jean Mock, 91, loving wife of the late Gene Mock.
Shirley was a native of Cordele, GA and was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Johnnie Mae Towler. She was a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church where she was also a member of the Young...
Samuel Elliot Chilton
Feb 15, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026, Samuel Chilton, 35.
Samuel loved to travel and despised cutting the grass. He was a great surfer and fisherman, enjoying his time at the beach. New Smyrna Beach in Florida being his favorite. When he was home, he could often be found listening to music and watching many movies, of...
Lawrence Eugene Sprague
Feb 14, 2026
We lost our dad on Valentine’s Day. Our mom lost her husband.
He was Husband of the Year and Father of the Year, every year, since 1968… 58 years running. Won every year. He loved those roles more than any others in his life. He modeled kindness, thoughtfulness, loyalty… “Think of others before yourself,” “Leave it better than you found it,”...
Bernie Brinkman
Feb 14, 2026
Formerly of Edgewood, KY, Bernard “Bernie” Louis Brinkman, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026 in Augusta, GA where he spent his last years with his daughter, Holly, grandson, Collin, and son-in-law, Mike.
Mr. Brinkman was born in Covington, KY to the late Bernard and Florence Brinkman. He was a 1953 graduate from Holy Cross in Covington, KY and...
Gerald Eubert Baygents
Feb 13, 2026
Evans, GA – Gerald E. Baygents, 82, entered into the presence of his savior on February 13, 2026. Gerald was born on December 27, 1943 in Jackson, Tennessee to Labertice and Macon Baygents. As a lifelong learner, Gerald attended Georgia Southern University receiving a BA in 1965, and receiving a Masters degree in 1968. Gerald received his Education Specialist degree...
Ronald Leroi Peterson
Feb 13, 2026
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 13, 2026, Ronald Peterson, 87, husband of the late Lillian Peterson.
Ronald was a huge Oklahoma University fan. He received his Masters Degree at OU and his Bachelor’s Degree at Michigan State. He spent two years in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the Marine Corps League in Aiken,...
Bolling Hall “Bo” Handy II
Feb 11, 2026
Bo Handy of Augusta, GA entered into rest on Tuesday, February 11, 2026. Born in 1962, he passed away in his home at the age of 63.
Bo attended Tutt Middle School and Westside High School in Augusta, GA. He graduated from Augusta College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, and proceeded to make a name for himself in the restaurant...
Charles Augustus Pippin, Jr.
Feb 11, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Charles “Charlie” Augustus Pippin, Jr., 66.
Charlie retired from the Medical College of Georgia after thirty years as a database administrator in the accounting department. He is a 1978 graduate of Evans High School and began working at the Medical College of Georgia in 1979. An avid pop music fan,...
Helen Lydia Kelsey Waldron
Feb 11, 2026
Augusta, Ga - Helen Lydia Kelsey Waldron, 88, went to be with the Lord February 11, 2026. She was a retired Deputy Clerk of the Clerk of Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. She was a military wife for 20 plus years and traveled the world with many adventures building memories with her family. She was well known by many...
Ralph Theodore Mund
Feb 11, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Ralph Mund, 88, husband of JoAnn Mund.
Ralph was a trucker for 45 years. He loved to dance and was known for his sense of humor.
In addition to his wife JoAnn, family members include his children: Ralph Barrow (Tammy), Tammie Angel (Danny), Chris Mund (Michelle), Tammy Mund (Pat), Kelli Pruitt...
Daniel Hilliard Boone, M.D.
Feb 10, 2026
Daniel Hilliard Boone, 68, entered into the presence of his Savior on February 10, 2026. Dan was born on October 11, 1957, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Daniel and Mary Lou Boone. A lifelong learner, Dan received his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, then went on to earn his M.D. from UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where...
Lt. Robert Michael Riley
Feb 8, 2026
Evans, GA – Lieutenant Robert Michael “Mike” Riley, age 70, entered into rest on Sunday, February 8, 2026. A man of strong character, integrity, and heart, Mike lived a life marked by service, leadership, and a lasting impact on all who knew him. He was the devoted and loving husband of Kelli Riley.
Born in 1955 in Amarillo, Texas, Mike was...
Harold G. Johnston
Feb 7, 2026
Harold G. Johnston
Principal and Teacher
Augusta, GA – Mr. Harold G. Johnston, 85, beloved husband of the late Winifred “Winkie” White Johnston, entered into rest and left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Piedmont Hospital. He and Winifred “Winkie” White Johnston were married on June 4, 1966, in Fitzgerald, Georgia. For 59...
Richard D. Turner
Feb 6, 2026
Rick Turner, age 72, of Billingsley, Alabama, went home to be with his Lord on February 6, 2026. He served honorably for 20 years in the United States Navy, a source of pride and an enduring expression of his deep love of country. A small-town Alabama boy, Rick had the opportunity to see much of the world through his naval...
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