Obituaries

Aug 19, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Dr. Frederick Ferdinand Marschalk, Jr. 

On August 19, 2025, at his longtime home on Trafalgar Drive, Frederick F. Marschalk Jr., MD, joyfully entered his eternal adventure with Jesus. Fred was a man of music, mischief, faith, and medicine, who lived with boundless curiosity and compassion.

Born to Dr. Frederick F. Marschalk and Helen Marguerite Hildebrandt, he was the...

Aug 19, 2025

Augusta, GA – Mr. Harry F. Yonce, 95, beloved husband of the late Eutelle V. Yonce, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1930, in Jackson County to the late Andrew E. and Pauline Whitlock Yonce. He was raised in Jefferson, Georgia.

In 1951, he was drafted into the Army...

Aug 19, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Margie Mae Scharnitzky Gilmer "MaeMae", age 82.

Mae was born on October 15, 1942, to William and Bessie Scharnitzky. She was 1960 graduate of Academy of Richmond County. She attended Augusta College and then graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1964 with Bachelors of Education. She went on and graduated...

Aug 19, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Mrs. DiAnn Fehler Peeples, 81, wife of Mr. J. Keith Peeples

DiAnn was born on May 13, 1944 in Goldsboro, NC. She married the love of her life, Keith in 1962. They loved to travel with friends and family and their love for each other extended to everyone they met.

DiAnn...

Aug 18, 2025

Augusta, GA – Karen Wilson Bruker, born March 6, 1959, in Shelbyville, Indiana, was a steadfast presence in downtown Augusta and a devoted supporter of her community. She dedicated her life to family, service, and the preservation of Augusta’s history and culture.

Alongside her late husband, Davenport Sanford “Dee” Bruker, Karen played an important role in the city’s revitalization. Through Dee’s...

Aug 17, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 17, 2025, Jerry Pulliam, Jr., 55.

Everybody needed a Jerry in their life. He never forgot a face, and if he gave you a pinky wave, you were truly special. Jerry was known by everyone for his radiant smile, loving spirit, and quick, funny remarks. But to his family, he was even...

Aug 15, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, August 15, 2025, Neta Akins Cook, 92.

A strong-willed, loving, and devoted grandmother known as Mema, Neta was a wonderful cook who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Family members include her grandchildren: Summer Cook, Emily Cook, and Grant Cook; great-grandchildren: Kate Barbare, Alice Barbare, and Rose Barbare; and brother George...

Aug 15, 2025

Augusta, GA – Dr. Regina S. Medeiros, DNP, MHSA, RN, 60, unexpectedly entered into rest on Friday, August 15, 2025.

We are deeply saddened to share her passing. Regina leaves behind her beloved daughters, Erycha and Chelsea Medeiros, son-in-law Justin, her mother Rose Simione, siblings Doreen & Scott Generazo and Paul Simione, and her many cherished chosen family and friends.

From a young age, Regina was...

Aug 15, 2025

Martinez, GA - Entered into rest on Friday, August 15, 2025, Thomas Herndon III, 92, husband of Ruth Herndon. He left his earthly home broken, but arrived in Glory with a healed mind, body, and soul.

Born on January 29, 1933 and raised in Russellville, Kentucky, Tom was one of eight children born to Grover Cleveland and Minerva McCraw Herndon. At...

Aug 14, 2025

Phyllis Ethel Slivon Richards of Augusta, Georgia passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-three on August 14, 2025. Phyl was surrounded by her loving husband of seventy-one years, Joseph Robert Richards “Bob” and her three children, Cathy, Bob Jr., and Jeff.

Phyl was born in Gary, Indiana on September 21, 1931 and grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. She...

Aug 12, 2025

Augusta, GA – Douglas Earl Gilmore, 81, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025.

Born on September 28, 1943, in California to Margaret Jordan and Dell Gilmore, Doug lived a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. He earned his Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Texas and dedicated his entire career to the defense industry, working for Texas...

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...