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Bernd "Ben" Herbert Grimm
Nov 17, 2025
The family of Ben Grimm announces his passing on November 17, 2025, at home in McCormick, South Carolina. Born October 12, 1943, in Germany to Erna and Herbert Grimm, he immigrated with his family to Long Island, New York in 1951; eventually settling in Cold Spring Harbor.
After graduating high school, he enrolled in the University of Georgia’s animal husbandry program...
Col. (Ret.) James Anthony "Tony" Henderson
Nov 17, 2025
Col. (Ret.) James Anthony "Tony" Henderson, 85, entered into rest on November 17, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 24, 2025 at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. The family will receive friends in the narthex from 10:15 until 11:00 AM. Interment with full military honors will follow at Westover Memorial Park.
A full obituary...
Gabriella Conner
Nov 16, 2025
Evans, GA – Gabriella (Bailo) Conner, originally of Zara , Italy, entered into eternal rest at her home in Evans, Georgia on November 16, 2025 at the age of 84. For 60 years she was the beloved wife of Leroy E. Conner Jr., and together they raised five children. A devoted military spouse and a dedicated middle school English teacher,...
Rickey "Sarge" Mawby
Nov 15, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 15, 2025, Master Sgt. (Ret.) Rickey Lee Mawby, 76, beloved husband of 50 years to Claudia Mawby.
Rickey Mawby, known affectionately as “Sarge,” proudly served his country for 23 years before retiring as a Master Sergeant from the United States Army. At home, he was the heart of his family — a...
Richard Russell Johnson, Sr.
Nov 15, 2025
Augusta, GA – Richard Russell Johnson, Sr., 93, entered into rest on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Richard was the loving husband of Michele Ciccarella Johnson. Richard is also survived by his children Debora D. Johnson and Darryl D. Johnson (Shannon), grandchildren, DJ Johnson, Laura Kathryn Jenkins, Adam Johnson, Nadia J. Glasscock, Madeline Johnson, Sophie Guerrero and 11 great grandchildren.
Richard was...
Mary Alice West Biggar
Nov 14, 2025
Mary Alice West Biggar (1930–2025) passed away in Anderson, SC, on November 14, 2025. Mary (“Aunt Alice”), formerly of mid-state South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia, had resided in Anderson since early 2020.
The youngest child of the late Henry T. West and Alma Moore West, Mary spent much of her childhood enjoying time at the grocery stores her father owned in...
Mary Louise Courson
Nov 14, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 14, 2025, Mary Louise Courson, 88, beloved wife of 66 years to Jim Courson.
Mrs. Courson was a lifelong resident of Augusta who met the love of her life, her husband of 66 years, while they were still in high school. A graduate of the Academy of Richmond County, she was known...
Donald Ray Pottorff
Nov 12, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Mr. Donald Ray Pottorff, 87, husband of the late Katsumi Pottorff.
Donald enlisted in the US Army at age 17 and retired after 20 years of service in Germany, Japan, Korea and one tour in Vietnam. After retirement, he continued working as an instructor at Fort Gordon and later as...
Mary DeRemer
Nov 11, 2025
Mary Margret DeRemer, 79, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully, on November 11, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 16, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to John and Lona Fallis.
Mary proudly served in the United States Army, a chapter of her life that shaped her strength, discipline, and deep sense of dedication. She carried those values with...
Jean Thomas
Nov 11, 2025
Augusta, GA—Laura Jean (Kickliter) Thomas, 85, entered into rest on 11 November 2025 after a lengthy illness.
She was a devoted wife, married to her husband, Judge William Akins Thomas (LCDR, USN, RET), for 53 years. During his career, they lived in Jacksonville, FL; Alameda, CA; Omaha, NE; Washington, DC; Slidell, LA; Long Beach, MS; and Weatherford, TX. After his retirement...
Shirley Douty Rion
Nov 11, 2025
Augusta, GA – Shirley Douty Rion, 90, died on November 11, 2025, following a significant stroke.
She was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, a daughter of Reuben Franklin Douty and Mary Coffey Douty (both of whom are deceased).
Shirley was a member of Fleming Baptist Church in Augusta. Throughout her life, she found great strength from her faith, great joy in local...
Mary Peach Clowers
Nov 10, 2025
Mary Peach Clowers was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts on Jan 13, 1927.
Mary made the decision on her own to discontinue the process of fighting the continually aggressive lymphoma that was invading her body at approximately 10:45 AM on November 10, 2025, after being in intensive hospital and rehab care for over a month.
As the staff was readying her to transfer...
Joseph Rufus Collins
Nov 10, 2025
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 10, 2025, Joseph Rufus Collins, 88, loving husband of 61 years to Anne Linder Collins.
Joseph bravely served the citizens of his community for 31 years in the City of Atlanta Police Department. He also served his country in the Georgia National Guard. A Civil War enthusiast, Joseph enjoyed history and even...
Jeanette Spencer Brown
Nov 9, 2025
Jeanette Spencer Brown completed her life on the evening of November 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends, following an eleven-and-a-half-week battle with complications from West Nile virus — a circumstance as rare and unforgettable as Jeanette herself.
A native of Calhoun, Georgia, Jeanette was born on February 11, 1945, to Houston Parks Spencer and Reita Hessey...
Steven Louis Franklin
Nov 9, 2025
Steve Franklin, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on November 9 surrounded by family and loved ones. Known for his humor, loyalty, and deep faith, Steve’s presence brought light and laughter to all who knew him.
A proud graduate of Hephzibah High School, Steve attended Shorter College before embarking on a remarkable career in golf and business....
Walter Campbell, Jr.
Nov 8, 2025
Augusta, GA – Walter Campbell, Jr. “Butch”, affectionately known as “Butchie Baby” entered into his eternal rest November 8, 2025 with his son Rusty and daughter Tracye by his side. Butch lived a very full and satisfying life with a family who adored him. Butch was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather.
Born on September 1, 1936,...
Carol Williams Toomey
Nov 7, 2025
Carol Williams Toomey, 68, passed peacefully at home on Friday, November 7, 2025 after an extended illness.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Mike, and her family.
While her life was shortened by illness, she lived life more fully than most.
Carol’s legacy of love will live on through the lives of her grandchildren: Jack, Adeline, and Molly Humphrys and Theodore Roy...
Jack Leslie Morgenthaler
Nov 4, 2025
Jack Morgenthaler, beloved son of Lola Ray, brother of Anne, Jeff, Victoria, Gail, and Margaret, uncle of David and Carrie, Roxane and Jerimee, and great uncle of Lola Joe, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025.
While he faced adversity in his early life, he was able to find happiness and comfort during his adult years. Though he was very reluctant...
Victor Coleman Anderson
Nov 4, 2025
Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Victor “Vic” Anderson, 71, husband of Kathy Anderson.
A native of Paris, Texas, Vic has lived and worked in the Augusta area all of his adult life. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. He is best known as the founder of BAM, LLC., a company that provides construction contracting services...
Ruth Pilgrim Latta
Nov 4, 2025
Augusta, GA – Ruth Pilgrim Latta (a.k.a. Auntie), beloved wife to Ralph Lilbern Latta and loving daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 4 at the age of 100.
Ruth was born in Six Mile, South Carolina on February 28, 1925 to the late Samuel J. Pilgrim and Ella Bryson Pilgrim.
She was known for her warmth, good...
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