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Celeste Arevalo Jorge
Dec 12, 2025
Celeste Arevalo Jorge, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025 surrounded by the enduring love of her family. Her life was a testament to grace, devotion, and quiet strength.
Born in Hong Kong, Celeste was the daughter of Antonio and Stella Arevalo and grew up in a close-knit family that valued faith, culture, and tradition. She...
Frederick Lamback III
Dec 12, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, December 12, 2025, Frederick Lamback III, 84, loving husband of Donna Lantz Lamback.
Frederick served his country for years as a Corpsman Assistant in the U.S. Navy. He retired after more than forty years at Augusta Newsprint. An avid reader, crossword puzzle solver, bowler, swimmer, triathlete, and hunter, Frederick lived life to the...
Donald Gregory Kitchens, Sr.
Dec 11, 2025
Donald Gregory Kitchens, 83, beloved husband of Connie Sanders Kitchens, entered into rest on December 11, 2025.
A full obituary to follow.
Jeannette Sibert Dorn
Dec 10, 2025
Mrs. Jeannette Sibert Dorn, 94, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, after an extended illness.
Jeannette was born on August 12, 1931, in Randolph County, Georgia, to Otis and Belle Mitchum. In 1934, she moved with her family to Augusta, the city she lovingly called home for the rest of her life.
In 1949, Jeannette married Thomas Wallace...
Jason Lee Wolfe
Dec 8, 2025
Evans, GA – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jason Wolfe, age 54, on December 8, 2025. Born on September 19, 1971, to Robert and Sharon Wolfe in Michigan. Jason grew up in Evans, Georgia, where he graduated from Evans High School formed many lifelong friendships.
Jason proudly served his country in the United States Air...
Melissa Hope Reyes
Dec 8, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Melissa Hope Reyes (Outley). Melissa succumbed to complications of a recent surgery on the early morning of Monday December 08, 2025.
She was born on July 28, 1975, in Augusta Georgia to Nancy E. Outley and the late Michael L. Outley. She was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, and lived a life...
Carol Marie Heuer
Dec 6, 2025
Carol Marie Heuer, 78, entered into rest Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Carol was an avid reader and never left home without her e-reader.
A full obituary with more details will be posted soon.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Tom Kalliokoski officiating. The family will...
Mary Ann Loucks
Dec 6, 2025
Mary Ann (Sauerbrey) Loucks was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 92 years. A devoted Lutheran, Mary Ann’s blessed life was built on her strong foundation of faith in Christ Jesus, along with her more than 68 years of marriage as the loving wife of Donald Dean Loucks. Together, they created a...
Dr. Ralph Carl Kolbeck
Dec 6, 2025
Dr. Ralph Carl Kolbeck died on December 6, 2025, after a very brief and unexpected illness. He was 81 years old.
Ralph was born on September 2, 1944, in Wausau, Wisconsin, and was raised on a farm in rural Marathon County. He briefly attended Michigan Tech and then went on to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (1970) from the University of...
DeLois E. Ford
Dec 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ms. DeLois Eugenia Ford
January 24, 1951 – December 6, 2025
In the early hours of December 6, 2025, Ms. DeLois Eugenia Ford peacefully entered her eternal home.
Born in Galveston, Texas, to the late James Wesley Ford and Ernestine Hamilton Ford, she was raised in Selma, Alabama, and graduated from R.B. Hudson High School. During the height of...
Holland Victor Moore
Dec 3, 2025
Augusta, GA – Dr. Holland Victor Moore peacefully left us on December 3, 2025. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Jane, his children John (Ruth, Wesley 15) and Emily (Ali, Evren 7, Isla 4). Born in Shelby, NC on November 5, 1936, to Elizabeth, a nurse, and Dr. Ernest Victor Moore, he grew up watching his parents devote their...
Dr. Joe David Christian, Jr.
Dec 3, 2025
Dr. Joe David Christian, Jr.
If you knew Joe Christian, you knew two things: he loved his family and friends fiercely, and he believed in doing things right—whether he was slicing a country ham, steering a boat, or explaining how a grandfather clock was put together. Born in Bristol, Virginia, to Alice Christina Luter and Joe David Christian, Joe came from...
Doris Ruth Goetz Highsmith Charnock
Dec 3, 2025
Mrs. Doris Charnock passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 99.
Doris was born on September 29, 1926, in Blissfield, Michigan, and moved with her family to Georgia in 1934. As a military spouse she lived in Michigan, North Carolina, Okinawa and Georgia. She was an Augusta resident from 1959 until 2021 when she moved to Brandon Wilde...
Joan Noel McCook
Dec 3, 2025
Mrs. Joan Noel McCook was born on February 17, 1938 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late James Wilson & Aurelia Ideliva Nash Noel. She graduated from EC Glass High School and attended Madison College. Joan was the wife of the late Charles E. McCook. She was a member and served at Calvary Baptist Church in Asheville, NC and later was...
Taylor Lee Bridges
Dec 2, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Taylor Lee Bridges, 35, beloved son of Paula Bridges Bland and the late Terrance Alonzo Bridges.
Taylor was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. Known for his sense of humor and outgoing personality, he was devoted to his family and friends. Taylor loved fishing, bowling, and gaming, and he especially...
Claude Joseph Langham
Nov 29, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 29, 2025, Claude Joseph Langham, 85, loving husband of 67 years to Betty Joyce Langham.
One of Claude’s favorite pastimes was fishing. He worked as a food technologist for Webster’s. A good Christian man, Claude had a gentle spirit and a kind heart, and he loved his wife and family with all...
James "Jimmy" Aubry Hall
Nov 29, 2025
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 29, 2025, James "Jimmy" Aubry 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...
Robert "Bobby" 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...
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