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Jimmy Aubry Hall
Nov 29, 2025
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 29, 2025, Jimmy Hall, 80, husband of Donnie Sue Hall.
Jimmy Hall was a native to Augusta, Georgia. He loved the lord Jesus Christ, his children, and grandchildren. Jimmy enjoyed many interests such as history, genealogy, and football, as an avid Alabama fan. Over the years he was a dedicated volunteer to...
Robert Lee Mapp
Nov 28, 2025
Robert L. “Bobby” Mapp, 81, entered into rest peacefully at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025. The world became a little quieter with the passing of a man who lived louder, brighter, and fuller than most ever dare. A man with a wild spirit—and more lives than anyone could have imagined—he met every chapter of his journey with fire...
Kenneth M. Johnson
Nov 28, 2025
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 28, 2025, Mr. Kenneth Montgomery Johnson, 90, loving husband of Myrta Gail (Sparks) Johnson, father of Judith A. (Johnson) Black, David D. Johnson, Jennie S. Johnson and James A. Johnson, and grandfather of E. D. Johnson, A. I. Johnson, Kourtney A. Johnson, James M. Johnson and Jacson D. Johnson, all of...
Barbara Hammett Fortson
Nov 25, 2025
Augusta, GA – Barbara Hammett Fortson, 89, loving wife of 67 years to Lombard Fortson, Jr., passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph P. Hammett and Anna P. Hammett.
The funeral service will be...
Lewis Francis "Frank" Allen, Jr.
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...
Betty Joe Story Harrell
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...
John David Rathbun
Nov 23, 2025
John David Rathbun passed away on November 23, 2025 after a long illness. John was preceded in death by his parents, John Burrows Rathbun and Madeline Agnes (Collins) Rathbun and his son, James Joseph Rathbun.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Melina Catherine (Cordaro) Rathbun of Martinez, GA and daughter Kathleen Marie Riley (husband Peter James Riley) of...
Russell Norman Greiner
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:...
Jane Ellen Clontz Lackman
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...
Dr. Ronald "Ed" Parrish
Nov 22, 2025
Augusta, GA – Dr. Ronald Edward “Ed” Parrish passed away on November 22, 2025. Dr. Parrish was the son of William Parrish and Dalhia Salter, and the stepson of Mabel Parrish and Carnish Salter.
Ed was born in Augusta, Georgia, on May 10, 1932. He attended John Milledge Elementary School and graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1949. Ed...
Sharon Kay Davis
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...
Marie Gay Holley
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...
Arthur Ray Rowland
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...
Mary Partridge Martin
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:...
John Duane Gamble
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...
Cheryl Pless Bagby
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...
Bernd "Ben" Herbert Grimm
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...
Col. (Ret.) James Anthony "Tony" Henderson
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,...
Gabriella Conner
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,...
Rickey "Sarge" Mawby
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...
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