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Mary Louise Courson
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...
Jean Thomas
Nov 11, 2025
Augusta, GA—Laura Jean (Kickliter) Thomas, 85, entered into rest on 11 November 2025 after a lengthy illness.
She was a devoted wife, married to her husband, Judge William Akins Thomas (LCDR, USN, RET), for 53 years. During his career, they lived in Jacksonville, FL; Alameda, CA; Omaha, NE; Washington, DC; Slidell, LA; Long Beach, MS; and Weatherford, TX. After his retirement...
Shirley Douty Rion
Nov 11, 2025
Augusta, GA – Shirley Douty Rion, 90, died on November 11, 2025, following a significant stroke.
She was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, a daughter of Reuben Franklin Douty and Mary Coffey Douty (both of whom are deceased).
Shirley was a member of Fleming Baptist Church in Augusta. Throughout her life, she found great strength from her faith, great joy in local...
Joseph Rufus Collins
Nov 10, 2025
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 10, 2025, Joseph Rufus Collins, 88, loving husband of 61 years to Anne Linder Collins.
Joseph bravely served the citizens of his community for 31 years in the City of Atlanta Police Department. He also served his country in the Georgia National Guard. A Civil War enthusiast, Joseph enjoyed history and even...
Jeanette Spencer Brown
Nov 9, 2025
Jeanette Spencer Brown completed her life on the evening of November 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends, following an eleven-and-a-half-week battle with complications from West Nile virus — a circumstance as rare and unforgettable as Jeanette herself.
A native of Calhoun, Georgia, Jeanette was born on February 11, 1945, to Houston Parks Spencer and Reita Hessey...
Steven Louis Franklin
Nov 9, 2025
Steve Franklin, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on November 9 surrounded by family and loved ones. Known for his humor, loyalty, and deep faith, Steve’s presence brought light and laughter to all who knew him.
A proud graduate of Hephzibah High School, Steve attended Shorter College before embarking on a remarkable career in golf and business....
Walter Campbell, Jr.
Nov 8, 2025
Augusta, GA – Walter Campbell, Jr. “Butch”, affectionately known as “Butchie Baby” entered into his eternal rest November 8, 2025 with his son Rusty and daughter Tracye by his side. Butch lived a very full and satisfying life with a family who adored him. Butch was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather.
Born on September 1, 1936,...
Carol Williams Toomey
Nov 7, 2025
Carol Williams Toomey, 68, passed peacefully at home on Friday, November 7, 2025 after an extended illness.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Mike, and her family.
While her life was shortened by illness, she lived life more fully than most.
Carol’s legacy of love will live on through the lives of her grandchildren: Jack, Adeline, and Molly Humphrys and Theodore Roy...
Jack Leslie Morgenthaler
Nov 4, 2025
Jack Morgenthaler, beloved son of Lola Ray, brother of Anne, Jeff, Victoria, Gail, and Margaret, uncle of David and Carrie, Roxane and Jerimee, and great uncle of Lola Joe, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025.
While he faced adversity in his early life, he was able to find happiness and comfort during his adult years. Though he was very reluctant...
Victor Coleman Anderson
Nov 4, 2025
Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Victor “Vic” Anderson, 71, husband of Kathy Anderson.
A native of Paris, Texas, Vic has lived and worked in the Augusta area all of his adult life. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. He is best known as the founder of BAM, LLC., a company that provides construction contracting services...
Ruth Pilgrim Latta
Nov 4, 2025
Augusta, GA – Ruth Pilgrim Latta (a.k.a. Auntie), beloved wife to Ralph Lilbern Latta and loving daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 4 at the age of 100.
Ruth was born in Six Mile, South Carolina on February 28, 1925 to the late Samuel J. Pilgrim and Ella Bryson Pilgrim.
She was known for her warmth, good...
Gary Alan Wirsu
Nov 3, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 3, 2025, Gary Alan Wirsu, 79, loving husband of Samruam Wirsu.
Gary Wirsu honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Signal Corps for 22 years before retiring. He enjoyed golf, bowling, and watching baseball.
Family members include his wife: Samruam Wirsu; children: Bruce Richard Wirsu (Laurie), Thomas Anthony Wirsu (Wendi), and June-Marie...
Elizabeth Lawless Brotherton
Nov 2, 2025
Elizabeth Lawless Brotherton, a lifelong Augusta resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 2, 2025, surrounded by family. She was 93. Ann, as most knew her, graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy along with Richard Lenz Brotherton, a young man she would one day describe as “the love of my life.” Ann attended Georgetown University in Washington,...
Col. (Ret.) Charles William Krecklow
Nov 2, 2025
EVANS, GA – Charles “Chuck” Krecklow, 94, passed peacefully into the heavenly realm on November 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 55 years, Anne Eitel Krecklow in 2018.
Chuck was born in Bakersfield, California and spent his early years on a small farm outside of town before the family moved into the city. His...
Robert Lee McCranie
Nov 1, 2025
Augusta, GA – Robert Lee McCranie passed away at his home on November 1, 2025. He was born in Dallas, Texas, but spent most of his life in Augusta.
Bob graduated from the Academy of Richmond County and attended the University of Georgia. He was known for his amiable personality and sense of humor, as well as being an amateur writer...
Reverend Richard Jerome Hart
Nov 1, 2025
Father Richard Hart, 81, of Augusta, GA, entered into his eternal rest on November 1, 2025.
Born in Denver, Colorado on July 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Vivienne (Sherwood) Hart. Rich attended college in San Diego where he received a degree in Chemistry. After graduation, he worked as a chemist and engineer for Shell Corp for 12...
David Paul Lynn
Nov 1, 2025
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 1, 2025, David Lynn, 64.
David graduated from Augusta Tech with an Associate Degree in Instrumentation and spent his entire career in the nuclear power industry. His work took him all over the country, from one nuclear plant to another, before he wrapped up his career close to home at the Savannah...
David Krivanek
Oct 31, 2025
Augusta, GA – David Krivanek, 84, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. Born in Mishawaka, Indiana, he was the son of the late Anthony and Vera R. Krivanek.
A devoted husband and loving father, David is survived by his wife, Judy, his son, Matthew, and daughter-in-law, Jenna Krivanek. Family was the center of his world, and his...
Dr. Michael L. Whitlow
Oct 31, 2025
Dr. Michael Lynn Whitlow, 75, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Whitlow was born on July 7, 1950, in Toccoa, Georgia, and spent his formative years in Lavonia, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn Broughten Whitlow and Ellen Pruitt Whitlow, and his sister, Ruth W. Mitcham.
A hardworking man...
Dr. Franklin Edward Payne, Jr.
Oct 30, 2025
Franklin Edward Payne, 81, of Augusta, GA, entered his eternal rest on October 30, 2025.
He was born on November 30, 1943, in Raleigh, NC, to the late Frank and Elizabeth Payne. Ed graduated from McEachern High School in Powder Springs, GA. After high school, Ed graduated from Mercer University in Macon, GA where he met his wife Jeanne before attending...
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