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Rev. Lloyd C. Greene
May 21, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Rev. Lloyd C. Greene, 99, husband of the late Hazel Dean Greene.
Rev. Greene lived a life marked by unwavering faith, service, and love for others. A proud U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard a carrier ship during World War II, he went on to faithfully pastor churches across Florida,...
Butch Jernigan
May 20, 2025
Evans, GA – Mr. William Benjamin “Butch” Jernigan, Jr., 74, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his home. He was surrounded by his family, including his loving wife of 54 years, Santalee Judy “San” Jernigan
If heaven has a golf course, a cigar lounge, and a Friday night table with good bourbon and better friends, then Butch Jernigan...
Ramon Alfonso Jimenez
May 20, 2025
Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Pruitt Health, Mr. Ramon Alfonso Jimenez, age 80, of Martinez, Georgia.
Family members include his sons: Richard Jimenez, John Jimenez (Tori), Michael Jimenez; daughter: Wendy Ayres (Jamie); brother: Jorge Jimenez; grandchildren: Ezra, Robert, Zachary and James Jimenez, Mitchell and Gaige Gilbert and a number of nieces and nephews.
Ramon moved to the United...
Shirley Wilson Harrison
May 20, 2025
Shirley Wilson Harrison, 72, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025.
Shirley, born on April 16, 1953, was the heart of her family, embodying strength, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved. For 54 years, she and Robert “Bobby” Harrison built a life together anchored in hard work, resilience, and steadfast devotion. Together, they raised two...
Patricia LeBlanc
May 19, 2025
Patricia J. LeBlanc
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, May 19, 2025, Patricia Le Blanc, 78, daughter of the late D.G. and Mary Evelyn Johnson.
Patricia was a devoted Christian who was very family oriented. She loved getting together with her family to celebrate holidays. Patricia liked to go out to eat and loved to have a good time. She...
Rodney Lewis
May 18, 2025
Rodney Elford Lewis
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 18, 2025, Rodney Lewis, 62, husband of Tammy Lewis.
Rodney was a hard worker, who enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved to travel to the mountains. He worked in various restaurants in the Myrtle Beach and Augusta areas for over 40 years. Rodney loved to watch football, especially...
Melody Elaine Hyatt
May 17, 2025
Augusta, GA – Melody Elaine Hyatt, 58, entered into rest Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Family members include her father: Charles Gay; stepmother: Virginia “Tiny” Gay; children: Brandi Green (Kyle) and Irvin Hyatt, II; grandchildren: Kaelin, Bradan, Hunter, and Madeline; sisters: Robin Prescott, Charlotte Raley, Renee Nasworthy, and Jacqueline Hawk; and brother: Jimmy Kay. She is preceded in death by her mother: Sandra Kay; and...
Mary Geraldine Bailey
May 16, 2025
Geraldine “Gerry” Bailey, a kind and loving wife, daughter, sister and aunt left this earth for her heavenly home on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Harborview Nursing Home in Augusta, GA. She had been a guest there since 2016. Prior to that, she lived on Tubman Home Road for over 30 years with her husband, George T. Bailey, then, after...
Tanya Akens Guess
May 15, 2025
Augusta, GA-Tanya Guess, 81, entered into rest Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Tanya was born in Big Stone Gap, VA. She moved to N. Augusta, SC in 1963 where she would spend the next twenty years. She later moved to Lincoln County, Ga where she would spend over thirty years living on Strom Thurmond Lake with her husband, Bob.
Tanya had a passion...
Conrad B. Goodwin
May 15, 2025
Augusta, GA – Conrad B. Goodwin, 88, entered into rest Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Conrad was born on a farm in Jefferson County, GA and attended public schools in Augusta, GA and was a graduate of Richmond Academy. He served four years in the United States Air Force. Conrad was employed at the US Postal Service and served in many positions...
Chris Lanier
May 15, 2025
Douglas Christopher “Chris” Lanier
9/26/61 - 5/15/25
Douglas Christopher “Chris” Lanier, 63, departed this life for his heavenly home on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, Chris had resided in North Augusta for many years. He attended West Side High School in Augusta, and has kept in contact with many classmates and friends through the years. Chris retired after...
William "Bill" Readdy
May 15, 2025
Entered into rest on Thursday, May 15, 2025, Mr. William “Bill” Lee Readdy, 85, loving husband of 63 years to Brenda Burnette Readdy.
Bill was a lifelong native of Augusta and graduated from Augusta Richmond Academy. He proudly served in the United States Navy and retired after 39 years from Olin Chemical Corporation. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Atlanta Braves....
Bessie Mae Draper
May 14, 2025
Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Bessie Mae Draper, beloved wife of Thomas R. Draper.
Bessie was very loving and caring and always willing to help anyone when needed. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife. She worked with State Farm in Evans, GA and Roswell, GA and was known for her professionalism, dedication, and hard work....
Gary Lynn Fulmer
May 14, 2025
Gary Lynn Fulmer
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Mr. Gary Lynn Fulmer, 74, beloved husband of Mrs. Barbara Swanson Fulmer.
Mr. Fulmer was a devoted member of Warren Baptist Church and a beloved figure in his community. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Reserves. A talented athlete in his youth, Mr. Fulmer...
Martha Pennington McElmurray
May 13, 2025
Martha McElmurray Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her residence; Martha Pennington McElmurray, wife of 63 years to the late Bob McElmurray.
Other family members include her sons: R.A. ”Andy” McElmurray III, Richard P. McElmurray (Christy), Earl D. McElmurray (Deborah), sister: Mary Ann P. Milligan (Arthur) 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and two expected great grandchildren; Mrs. McElmurray...
Patricia Hodges
May 13, 2025
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Dickens Hodges, 89, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Hodges was a devoted Christian woman whose generous spirit touched everyone around her. A longtime member of Abilene Baptist Church, she faithfully volunteered her time, often serving in the church kitchen. She was a talented quilter and seamstress,...
Lynn Ann Ward
May 11, 2025
Lynn Ann Arthur Ward, 81, passed away in her home on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born in 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, Lynn moved to Augusta, Georgia, as a young child and spent the rest of her life proudly rooted in the community she loved. A graduate of Sacred Heart and Aquinas High School (Class of 1962),...
Joseph Marion Powell
May 10, 2025
Augusta, GA - Joseph Marion Powell departed this life for his heavenly home on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the age of 88.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Marie Powell, and four sisters.
Marion was a lifelong Augustan who grew up in the Harrisburg Community. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church and Plumbers & Steamfitters...
Christine D. Rutherford
May 10, 2025
Thomson, GA – Christine Dawn Rutherford, loving wife of Terry Rutherford, entered into heavenly rest on Saturday, May 10, 2025 after a courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer.
Christine was a born-again believer in Christ Jesus, and she often disguised herself as a nurse. She worked at various times as a baby nurse, a palliative care nurse, and the Nursing and Health...
Robert Ray Coleman
May 9, 2025
One of seven children born to Vivian Elizabeth and RC Coleman, Robert Ray Coleman graced this world with his presence on July 30th, 1949, in Houston, Texas. Later known for his sharp, comedic wit, dedication to his passions, and service to our country, young Ray was known mostly for his playful antics and his love for his mother.
After high school,...
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