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Eleanor Hemstreet Nickles
Mar 14, 2026
Eleanor Hemstreet Nickles died on March 14, 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Eleanor was born on March 22, 1937 in Augusta, Georgia and raised there by her parents, Addie Sue Weltch Hemstreet and Albert Delano Hemstreet. She was the third of three girls and spent her childhood in Augusta, a place that held her heart always.
Eleanor’s family valued education and she thrived...
William "Bill" Nickles, Sr.
Aug 9, 2025
William “Bill” Clark Nickles, Sr. died on August 9, 2025.
Bill was born on November 20, 1930 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Blessed with a brilliant scientific mind, he received a BA from the University of Minnesota in 1954 (Engineering), an MA from the University of Wisconsin in 1962 (Chemistry), and a Ph.D. from North Dakota State University in 1966 (Chemistry). He met...
Shelby Lovett Blair
Jun 9, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Shelby Lovett Blair, 88, loving wife of the late Norris Eugene (Sonny) Blair.
A native of Sylvania, Georgia, Mrs. Blair spent most of her adult life in Augusta. She retired from the Medical College of Georgia Dental School where she worked for the college’s Business Dean, Ray Lackman. Most of...
James "Jim" Nelson Burdette, Jr.
Jun 7, 2026
Entered into rest on Sunday, June 7, 2026, Mr. James “Jim” Nelson Burdette, Jr., 85, loving husband of the late Loreene Burdette.
Jim was born on October 15,1940 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late James and Fredda Burdette. He grew up in North Augusta, South Carolina and graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s degree and was an engineer in...
Yong Hui (Kim) Santos
Jun 6, 2026
Yong Hui (Kim) Santos, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home on June 6, 2026.
She lived a full life defined by hard work and devotion to her family. She was born in Kangwon-do, Korea (now part of North Korea) under Japanese occupation and survived the tremendous hardships as a teenager during the Korean War. She married...
Dennis Stephen Crowley
Jun 5, 2026
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 5, 2026, Dennis Crowley, 78, husband of 54 years to Barbara Crowley.
Mr. Crowley lived a life defined by faith, service, and devotion to others. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, he retired from Standard Aero following a distinguished career as an aircraft mechanic.
Deeply committed to his Catholic faith,...
Robin Melissa Ott
Jun 5, 2026
Robin Melissa Ott was born August 29, 1956 in Magnolia, Mississippi and passed away peacefully surrounded by family to join her Savior on June 5, 2026.
She was the oldest child of Frank and Bobbie Jo Ott of Oskya, MS. In 1966 her family moved to Duluth, GA and eventually settled in Doraville, GA, an Atlanta suburb. She graduated from Sequoyah...
Frances Becker Mercer
Jun 2, 2026
Frances Becker Mercer, age 98, of Evans, GA passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2026.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Katie Hill Becker and Richard I. Becker, her husband, Miles F. Mercer, Jr., and siblings Doris Russ Suggs and Betty Richardson. She is survived by her children Kathleen Bates (Ernie), Ann Leonard (Leo), Scott Mercer (Robb)...
Clyde Lanier Knox, Sr.
Jun 2, 2026
Clyde Lanier Knox, Sr. was born October 25, 1945 in Appling, Georgia. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Lindsay “Bo” Knox and Mary Elna Morris Knox, and his sister Betty Knox Kent, all of Appling.
Clyde is survived by his wife...
Larry Joe Brunty, Jr.
Jun 1, 2026
Larry Joe Brunty, Jr., 66 entered into rest on June 1, 2026.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with Rev. Tom Kalliokoski officiating.
Mr. Brunty was born in Huntsville, AL to the late Larry Joe, Sr. and Norma Jean Murphy Brunty. He was a hardworking man who will be remembered for...
Dorothy Ann Haigh Cishek
May 31, 2026
Dorothy Ann Haigh Cishek, 86, beloved wife of the late Robert A. Cishek, entered into rest on May 31, 2026.
A full obituary to follow.
Janet Mulherin Gibson
May 29, 2026
Janet Mulherin Gibson, RN, age 78 of Evans, GA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 29, after an extended illness.
Janet's parents were Dr. Joseph L. Mulherin and Mary Alice Key Mulherin. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Alice King (Tom), and her son, Travis C. Gibson (Emily). Janet is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob)...
Darrell O. Kaminer
May 29, 2026
Darrell O. Kaminer, 79, of Grovetown, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A lifelong resident of the Central Savannah River Area, Darrell lived a life defined by service, hard work, devotion to family, and a genuine appreciation for the simple joys of life.
Born in Augusta, Georgia on May 21, 1947,...
Jeffrey Carl Shurtleff, Sr., Esq.
May 29, 2026
Jeffrey Carl Shurtleff Sr., Esq., age 82, passed away on May 29, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Colonel Carlyle Shurtleff and Mary Jane “Tommy” Shurtleff.
Jeff lived a remarkable and wide-ranging life shaped by service, travel, education, career, and family. With his father serving as a Colonel in the U.S. Army, Jeff...
Clara Catherine Smith
May 28, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Clara Catherine Alford Smith, 78.
A native of Augusta, GA, Cathy graduated from The Academy of Richmond County (ARC) and continued her education at Augusta Business School. She was known by many as “Red” with her feisty and witty personality. To her six grandchildren, she was Mamo. Cathy was a...
Dr. Jane Irene Eubanks Baldridge
May 28, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Dr. Jane Irene Eubanks Baldridge, 80.
Born on August 10, 1945, to James and Irene (Oldham) Eubanks, Jane was busy helping on the farm with her 3 sisters, Yvonne, Ann and Janis. Family life revolved around hard work and church. The best times were spent with all her cousins that...
Michael Eric "Mike" Crider
May 28, 2026
Mr. Michael Eric “Mike” Crider, 65, husband of Melinda Crider, entered into rest on May 28, 2026.
Mike was a hardworking provider for his family. He was especially proud of being an electrician. Mike worked for Procter and Gamble and then NEC making friends along the way that became family. In his spare time, Mike loved to go fishing. Mike will...
Delphine Krist Mroczka
May 28, 2026
Mrs. Delphine Krist Mroczka, 88, beloved wife of Henry “Hank” Mroczka, entered into rest on May 28, 2026.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 1, 2026 at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Father Mark Ross as celebrant. Inurnment to follow in the church’s columbarium.
Mrs. Mroczka was born in Jackson, Michigan to the...
Christopher Lynne Brannen
May 27, 2026
Appling, GA – Chris Brannen, 35, died at the family home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Chris, or "Toph" to his family, was born and grew up in Augusta and, after earning his pharmacy doctorate from UGA in Athens, lived in Savannah and Atlanta. He enjoyed making art and reading philosophy and history, and he was a lifelong dog lover whose...
Martha Hickman Ostendorff
May 26, 2026
Martha Elaine Hickman Ostendorff, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was 82. Martha was born in Millen, Ga. on December 6, 1943 to the late Sidney Alexander Hickman and Alva Hillis Hickman. She is preceded in death by her sister Barbara Hickman Wilson; and her daughter Angela Scot Hixon.
She is survived by her son, David Alan Ostendorff,...
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