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Jeffrey Blair Anna
May 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeffrey Blair Anna, a loving son, brother and friend, who entered into rest on May 25, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on February 17, 1968, in Buffalo, New York. Jeff’s journey was one filled with adventure, dedication, and love.
Jeff’s life was marked by his distinguished service in the U.S. Army...
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,...
Myrna Elizabeth Harrell
May 25, 2026
Evans, GA – Mrs. Myrna Elizabeth Harrell entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 25, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late James V. Harrell, with whom she shared a life rooted in love, faith, and devotion to family.
Myrna was a woman whose heart overflowed with kindness, compassion, and joy. A loving...
Dolores Ann Eckles
May 24, 2026
Dolores was born in Taylor, Texas on June 23,1943 to Joe and Elsie Zimmerhanzel.
Dolores was a high-spirited, fun loving, talented teacher of learning, an information communicator, and had a zest for life and liked to be seen and known! Dolores grew up in Circleville, TX and graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas with a...
Mary Louise "Tootsie" Walsh
May 20, 2026
Mary Louise “Tootsie” Bynum Walsh
Augusta, Georgia
Mary Louise “Tootsie” Bynum Walsh, 79, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Marshall Pines Assisted Living in Evans, GA.
She was born on May 24, 1946, in Chester, SC. Tootsie graduated from Chester High School in 1964. After graduation, she attended the cosmetology school at LaCarnes Beauty School in Rock Hill, SC. For...
Robert C. Rush
May 19, 2026
Augusta, GA – Robert Christopher Rush, 49, entered into rest Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Chris was a lifelong resident of Augusta and graduated from Westside High School. He had a love for music and was an avid GA football fan. He loved his family and friends and had a special bond with his aunts: Mary Mock, Peggy Carter, Carol Farr; and...
Thuy “Sandy” Huong Tran
May 19, 2026
North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Thuy “Sandy” Huong Tran, 65.
A gifted artist, poet, storyteller and pianist, Sandy lived a life shaped by creativity, language, and culture. Fluent in English, French, and Russian, she shared her love of language as an English teacher before later becoming a devoted small business owner for many years.
In...
Emily Ruth Partain
May 18, 2026
Entered into rest on Monday, May 18, 2026, surviving family members include her mother Cathy R. Partain, her aunts, Diane R. Kreisberg (Robert), Amy R. Moss (Morris), Mary R. Bates and Leanne Partain and many other loved family members.
Emily was predeceased by her father Robert W. Partain, her grandparents Hazel Williamson, Wayne Rhodes, Ruth Partain, Robert W. Partain, Jr., her...
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