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Randolph Payne

Randolph Payne

Mar 17, 2024



Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, March 17, 2024, Mr. Ferrell Randolph Payne, 79, loving husband of Gail Cox Payne. 

 

Randolph was born in Ft. Gordon, GA. to the late Ferrell and Kathryn Payne. He was a plumber with the Local Union 150. You could always find him with a smile on his face and he loved his family...

Nell King

Nell King

Mar 17, 2024

Entered into rest on Sunday, March 17, 2024, Nellie Padgett King, 89.

 

Nell was born in Bamberg, South Carolina. She worked in customer service for over 20 years at J.B. White’s. Nell enjoyed playing softball as a pitcher, for J.B. White’s team and earned most valuable player. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in North Augusta, SC. After working...

Doris Blalock

Doris Blalock

Mar 17, 2024



Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, March 17, 2024, Mrs. Doris Jacobs Blalock, 72, beloved wife of the late Dr. H. Sherman Blalock. 

 

Doris grew up in Milledgeville and was a graduate of the University of Georgia. 

 

Family includes Elizabeth Blalock Schappell, John S. Blalock, and Joseph M. Blalock, and four grandchildren. 

 

The family wishes to thank The Claiborne at West...

Wyatt E. Theus

Wyatt E. Theus

Mar 15, 2024

Wyatt Theus, 82, of 4275 Owens Road, Evans, Georgia died on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his Brandon Wilde residence. 



Wyatt retired from Praxair/Linde as Vice-President Primary Metals. He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd - Augusta, Georgia and Church of the Good Shepherd - Cashiers, North Carolina. He was a member of Augusta Country Club, Sand Hills Investment Club, and the Rotary Club of Augusta. He was born in Jesup, Georgia and was a graduate of North Augusta High School...

Martha G. Holley

Martha G. Holley

Mar 15, 2024



 

Martha G. Holley, 96 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 15, 2024.

 

Martha lived all her life in Augusta Richmond County. Martha was born in Augusta, Georgia to John and Ida Grobe on December 5, 1927. She graduated from Tubman High in 1944. Upon graduation from High School she went to work at what was...

Johanna Bossard

Johanna Bossard

Mar 15, 2024

Augusta, GA – Johanna Kearney Bossard, a loving wife of sixty-six years to the late Donald Robert Bossard, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 91 years of age.



Johanna was born March 18, 1932, in Augusta, Georgia and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kearney. A lifelong learner, she graduated from Mount Saint Joseph’s in...

Frances Gordon Williams

Frances Gordon Williams

Mar 12, 2024

Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Frances Gordon Williams, 95.

 

Frances was born in Eatonton, GA to George McMichael Gordon and Margaret Bazemore Gordon. She was a graduate of the Macon Hospital School of Nursing. She also studied at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Her nursing career covered a period of 43 years. She retired in 1993 from Crisp...

Margaret "Anne" Davis

Margaret "Anne" Davis

Mar 12, 2024

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Annette Davis (Anne) of Grovetown, GA who entered into rest on March 12, 2024, after an extended illness. She passed away peacefully at the age of 88.

Anne was born on October 6, 1935, in Chester, South Carolina. She grew up in Columbia, South Carolina and graduated from Dreher High school.   

She...

Sharron E. Fairbrother

Sharron E. Fairbrother

Mar 12, 2024

Entered into rest Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Mrs. Sharron Eggersman Fairbrother, wife of the late Mr. Howard “Sonny” Fairbrother, Jr.

 

Sharron was born in Seymour, Indiana, she was raised in North Augusta. Sharron retired as a deli manager from Kroger after 40 years. She loved animals, especially her beloved dog, Rambo. Sharron was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.

 

Family...

Gladys Laube McFeely

Gladys Laube McFeely

Mar 12, 2024

North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her family, Mrs. Gladys Diver Laube McFeely, wife of the late David McFeely, Sr. 

 

Gladys was born on October 9, 1927, to Mabel and George Diver of Graniteville, SC. She retired as a supervisor from Gracewood State School and Hospital after 25 years of...

Helene A. Jewell

Helene A. Jewell

Mar 11, 2024

Augusta, GA – Helene Jewell passed away March 11th, 2024 after a battle with cancer.  Helene was a wonderful person and loving mother and wife. Helene was an avid traveler who loved to travel the United States and the world with her late husband Bill. She was a history buff who loved to get lost in a book whenever she could....

Thomas George "T.G." Ashmore

Thomas George "T.G." Ashmore

Mar 10, 2024

Augusta, GA - Thomas George Ashmore went to be with his Lord Sunday, March 10, 2024. Born November 3, 1928, he was the son of the late John Richard Ashmore and Mattie LeRoy Ashmore.

Known by T.G. to his family and George to his friends, he was born and raised in the Double Branches community in Lincoln County. After serving in...

James "Eddy" McDonald

James "Eddy" McDonald

Mar 8, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 8, 2024, Mr. James McDonald, 73, loving husband of 52 years, Beth Jones McDonald. 

 

Eddy was a native of Augusta, GA and graduated from Butler High School in 1968. He earned his bachelor’s at Augusta College in 1976 and his master’s at Centro de Estudios Advanzadas de Puerto Rico y el Caribe...

Brenda Everett

Brenda Everett

Mar 7, 2024

 

 

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, March 7, 2024, Brenda Sue Pate Everett, 76. 

 

Brenda was born in Pickens County, Alabama where she graduated from Gordo High School and attended the University of Alabama. She lived in Augusta for over 40 years where she was a realtor and worked for Keller-Williams Realty before retiring. As a member of First Baptist Church, she...

Jacqueline "Jackie" W. Henry

Jacqueline "Jackie" W. Henry

Mar 6, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Jacqueline Wooten Henry, 75, loving wife of 43 years to Keith Henry. 

Jackie was born in the Panama Canal zone to the late Paul and Martha Wooten.  Her early years were spent in Jacksonville, Florida where she attended Robert E. Lee High School from 1963 to 1966. Jackie matriculated to Mercer...

John Emanuel Bodie, III

John Emanuel Bodie, III

Mar 5, 2024

Augusta, GA – Johnny, known by his family and lifelong friends, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, playing golf with his regular golfing buddies, who are considered a second family.



Johnny leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Betty “BB” Bodie; son: John Emanuel Bodie, IV (Brittany James), and granddaughter: Jameson, and grandson: John Emanuel Bodie,...

Henry B. "Hank" Chavous III

Henry B. "Hank" Chavous III

Mar 5, 2024

Henry Bostick “Hank” Chavous III passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, at the age of 62, surrounded by loved ones. He navigated his short battle with cancer gracefully and courageously, stating that his immediate peace “was given to him in a way only the Lord could provide.” 

 

Hank was born in Augusta, GA to Henry “Bostick” Chavous II and Rachel...

Charles H. Wray, M.D.

Charles H. Wray, M.D.

Mar 5, 2024

Augusta, GA - Dr. Charles H. Wray, 90, entered into rest on March 5, 2024, at his home.

Dr. Wray is the son of the late Charles Adair Wray (Jack) and the late Sarah Lee Durham Wray. He is survived by his wife, Betty Beasley Wray, M.D. and his four children: Charles Thomas Wray (Kelly), Brian Carter Wray (Donna), Lee Vaughan...

Oren N. Trefz

Oren N. Trefz

Mar 4, 2024

Augusta, GA – Oren Neumann Trefz (85) entered into rest on March 4, 2024. 

 

Oren was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Homer and Estelle Trefz. After high school, Oren joined the U.S. Army and was deployed to Korea. After his military service Oren earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio University. He began his career with Proctor...

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