Obituaries

Aug 11, 2025

Augusta, GA – Bebe Blanchard passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2025. She was born in Atlanta, GA on September 25, 1933, to Edwina Cowan and Ansel D. Bennett. Her family moved to Greenwood, SC where she grew up. She attended the University of Georgia and graduated from Greenwood Community College of Business. She was a member of...

Aug 11, 2025

Aug 9, 2025

Wyckliffe Austin Knox, Jr.

November 1, 1940 ~ August 9, 2025 (Age 84)

Wyckliffe “Wyck” Austin Knox, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2025. A lifelong son of Georgia, Wyck’s unquestionable character, unwavering integrity, his faith, and belief in giving back guided his every decision. He was always willing to lend thoughtful advice and took joy in helping...

Aug 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Melody San Jose Palo

Mrs. Melody San Jose Palo, cherished wife of Jaime Paule, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Emory University Medical Center in Atlanta.

A Catholic funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Family and friends are invited to...

Aug 7, 2025

Kenneth (Ken) Lee Adair Senior, 88, of Martinez, Georgia, was called home to his loving Savior on August 7th, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Ken was born in Cedartown, Georgia, to Vester Lee Adair and Betty Florence Adair on October 25th, 1936. He resided in Cedartown for 18 years, where he considers his hometown to be. He...

Aug 6, 2025

Appling, GA – Marie “Michelle” Lovelace Rogers, beloved wife of John Forrest Rogers, entered into rest, unexpectantly, on August 6, 2025, at the age of 58. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose love and laughter touched all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband John, her children: Courtney (Michael) Laird of Grovetown, GA; Austin Arthur of...

Aug 6, 2025

Evans, GA – Doris Lynn Thompson, 52, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Marcus Thompson, and a devoted mother to Abigail and Andrew, who were the light of her life.

Lynn loved with her whole heart. She loved deeply, gave freely, and stood firm in who she was. You...

Aug 5, 2025

Martinez, GA – Mr. William “Bill” Lee Johnson, 74, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Kingsland, GA. He was the devoted husband of the late Janice D. Johnson and a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Bill was born on January 1, 1951, in Glendale, CA, to Joseph Emmanuel Johnson (1919–1972) and Alice Lee Curnutt (1922–1964), and lived a...

Aug 5, 2025

Named after her mother, Little Martha’s nickname was apt in the end when she stood about four-feet-ten inches tall, and that was with her chin pointing straight up to the ceiling. Though she was tiny, she was a spunky southern pistol with a stubborn streak that probably helped carry her through her often challenging life. The self-described "Truth Teller" wasn’t...

Aug 4, 2025

In Memory of Mrs. Gladys Fowler Murphy

Cumming, GA - Gladys Murphy, 96, of Cumming passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Kim Jefferson, after an extended illness.

She was born in Blackshear, GA, Pierce County, on December 1, 1928, as the youngest daughter of William A. Fowler, Sr., and Cornelia Coleman Fowler. She was preceded in...

Aug 3, 2025

Waynesboro, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 3, 2025, Larry Michael Clemmons, 66, loving husband of Pam Clemmons.

Michael Clemmons was a devoted husband, loving father, and a master craftsman in the world of high-performance outboard motors. He was a proud and active member of the community. As the founder of Outback Outboards, his unmatched skill in building and...

Aug 2, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Mr. Gregory “Gregg” Eugene McFeely, 70, loving husband of 41 years to Elaine Poppell McFeely.

Gregg was born to the late Robert A. “Mac” McFeely and Eunice Prescott McFeely in Augusta, GA. He is also preceded in death by his brother-in-law and friend Christopher Allan Smith Sr., and brother-in-law and...

Aug 1, 2025

Entered into rest on Friday, August 1, 2025, Mr. Ashley “Ash” Griffin Miller, 48, loving husband of Susan Miller.

Ash was a native of Charlotte, NC and spent much of his adult life in Columbia, SC and then Augusta, GA.

He enjoyed disc golf, skateboarding, trivia, guns and working out. He could often times be found listening to a Red Sox game...

Aug 1, 2025

Martinez, GA – Evelyn Louise Casey, 88, entered into rest Friday, August 1, 2025.

Evelyn was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where her roots were planted in kindness, compassion, and a deep sense of service to others. After relocating to Georgia, she dedicated over 30 years of her life to the Medical College of Georgia, where she built not...

Jul 31, 2025

Marta N. Wold

Marta Newton Wold died peacefully on July 31, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Lt. Col. Henry Edward Wold (USMC), who preceded her in death in 2019, and the dear mother to Andrew H. Wold (Evans, GA) and Christine W. Dexter (El Cerrito, CA).

Born in Troy, NY on March 14, 1932, Marta was the eldest child of...

Jul 30, 2025

Celebration of Life for America Kopelakis

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. with a Rosary starting at 7:00 P.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church 

Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church 

Jul 30, 2025

Daniel Wayne Swint “Danny”, 54, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Danny sustained serious, life-altering injuries in a 2005 automobile crash and was not expected to live, but God stepped in …. he not only survived but enjoyed 20 additional years under the loving care of his mother and father. He was a graduate of Strom Thurmond...

Jul 30, 2025

Martinez, GA – Esther Ann Ingram, aged 85, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed.

Esther was born on September 13,1939, in Augusta, GA. She graduated from Richmond Academy and attended Augusta College. She also worked at the University Hospital.

In the early years of her marriage,...

Jul 30, 2025

Thomas George Santino

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Thomas George Santino, 82.

Thomas loved to work in the yard, cut grass, and keep the yard beautiful. A runner who enjoyed being outdoors, he completed many 5ks and marathons. He was quite a ladies’ man, and a wonderful dancer whose favorite dance was The Shag. His favorite...

Jul 29, 2025

Martinez, GA - Entered into rest on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Mr. Wallace Beryl Dean, loving husband of 60 years to Janie Patricia Dean. Other family members include his son: James Dean (Stephanie), granddaughter: Allie Dean; sisters: Donna Ashberry, Charlotte Roberts, Sherry Horn, Debbie Murray, brother: Melvin Dean. Wallace was predeceased by his siblings: Dennis, Marvin, Timothy, and Ellen Dean.

Wallace...