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David Eslie Gallagher
Feb 22, 2026
David Eslie Gallagher, 68, beloved husband of Nancy O'Bar Gallagher, entered into rest on February 22, 2026.
A full obituary to follow.
Dr. Richard L. Clardy
Feb 22, 2026
Entered into rest on Sunday, February 22, 2026, Dr. Richard Lucien Clardy, 90. Loving husband of 67 years to Suzanne McWilliams Clardy, who preceded him in death on July 25, 2023.
Richard or “Dick” as he was known, was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on September 13, 1935. He was a graduate of Clarksville High School and then attended Austin Peay State...
Frank Lewis Melton
Feb 20, 2026
Frank Lewis Melton, age 94, passed away in Martinez, Georgia. He was born on January 13, 1932, in Marion, Kentucky, to the late Ruth and William Melton.
Frank is survived by his beloved wife, Katherine “Kitty” Melton; his stepson, Israel Webb; his nephew and niece-in-law, Everett and Debbie Melton; his nieces, Tommy and Marilyn Jean; and several other nieces and nephews.
Frank...
Glenn Keith Paulos, Sr.
Feb 18, 2026
Glenn “Keith” Paulos, Sr., 75, entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2026. Born on May 29, 1950, in Augusta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Christopher and Doris Paulos.
In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by his brothers, Mark (Mary) Paulos and Blake (Gloria) Paulos. He is survived by his brother, Alex Paulos.
Keith married...
Florena "Flo" Stewart Parrish
Feb 17, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Mrs. Florena S. Parrish, 100, wife of the late Mr. Walter S. Parrish.
Mrs. Parrish was a native of Atlanta, GA where she met her husband Walter from Florida when he arrived to attend Georgia Tech after being in the U.S. Navy. Walt and Flo were married at the First...
Donald Keith Hammett
Feb 17, 2026
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Donald Hammett, 69, husband of Sharon Hammett.
Donald retired from University Hospital and Crothall Healthcare after 43 years. He loved singing karaoke and camping at the lake and the beach. Donald was an avid UGA and Braves fan and will be remembered for his outgoing personality and his love for...
David R. Castello
Feb 16, 2026
David Richard Castello, beloved father, brother, and ‘Pa,’ passed away February 16, 2026, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him David was the proud father of Hannah Castello, Amber Ashe, and Johnny Los. He was a brother to Laura Castello, William Castello, Jr., and reunited in heaven with Allen Castello. Son...
Jimmie Dallas Michau
Feb 15, 2026
“Death is beautiful when seen to be a law, and not an accident.” Henry David Thoreau
Jimmie Dallas Michau Entered into rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Jim was the loving husband of Margery Anderson Michau.
Jim Michau, devoted husband, father, engineer, veteran, and outdoorsman, passed away leaving behind a legacy of service, hard work, and deep love for family and nature.
Married...
Virginia Kendall Hyde
Feb 15, 2026
Virginia Kendall “Gina” Hyde passed away on Sunday, February 15 th , 2026, in Augusta GA, after a long and challenging, yet bravely fought, health battle. Gina was born on March 24, 1961, in Port Jervis, New York to John and Loretta Hinkley.
Gina was a dedicated nurse who served her patients with dignity, respect, and true compassion. She took great...
Barbara Graham Hall
Feb 15, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026, Barbara Graham, 85, loving wife of the late Hezzie Hall.
Barbara graduated from the Academy of Richmond County and attended the University of Georgia. She loved animals and working in the yard. Barbara was a great Southern cook and loved feeding her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. After working...
William Chafee Whilden
Feb 15, 2026
William Chafee Whilden, born in 1939, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Trussville, Alabama. He was 86 years old.
William was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life spanned decades of love and dedication to his family. He was a 1957 graduate of Boys' Catholic High. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University...
Shirley Mock
Feb 15, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026, Mrs. Shirley Jean Mock, 91, loving wife of the late Gene Mock.
Shirley was a native of Cordele, GA and was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Johnnie Mae Towler. She was a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church where she was also a member of the Young...
Samuel Elliot Chilton
Feb 15, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026, Samuel Chilton, 35.
Samuel loved to travel and despised cutting the grass. He was a great surfer and fisherman, enjoying his time at the beach. New Smyrna Beach in Florida being his favorite. When he was home, he could often be found listening to music and watching many movies, of...
Lawrence Eugene Sprague
Feb 14, 2026
We lost our dad on Valentine’s Day. Our mom lost her husband.
He was Husband of the Year and Father of the Year, every year, since 1968… 58 years running. Won every year. He loved those roles more than any others in his life. He modeled kindness, thoughtfulness, loyalty… “Think of others before yourself,” “Leave it better than you found it,”...
Bernie Brinkman
Feb 14, 2026
Formerly of Edgewood, KY, Bernard “Bernie” Louis Brinkman, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026 in Augusta, GA where he spent his last years with his daughter, Holly, grandson, Collin, and son-in-law, Mike.
Mr. Brinkman was born in Covington, KY to the late Bernard and Florence Brinkman. He was a 1953 graduate from Holy Cross in Covington, KY and...
Gerald Eubert Baygents
Feb 13, 2026
Evans, GA – Gerald E. Baygents, 82, entered into the presence of his savior on February 13, 2026. Gerald was born on December 27, 1943 in Jackson, Tennessee to Labertice and Macon Baygents. As a lifelong learner, Gerald attended Georgia Southern University receiving a BA in 1965, and receiving a Masters degree in 1968. Gerald received his Education Specialist degree...
Michael Taylor Rule
Feb 13, 2026
Michael Taylor Rule of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on February 13th of 2026 at the age of 70.
Mike grew up enjoying Judo and motorcycles in Jacksonville, Florida, becoming a lifelong Florida Gators fan. Mike left Florida to serve in the U.S. Army for 17 years as a nurse and instructor, becoming a husband and father during this time. Mike and...
Ronald Leroi Peterson
Feb 13, 2026
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 13, 2026, Ronald Peterson, 87, husband of the late Lillian Peterson.
Ronald was a huge Oklahoma University fan. He received his Masters Degree at OU and his Bachelor’s Degree at Michigan State. He spent two years in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the Marine Corps League in Aiken,...
Bolling Hall “Bo” Handy II
Feb 11, 2026
Bo Handy of Augusta, GA entered into rest on Tuesday, February 11, 2026. Born in 1962, he passed away in his home at the age of 63.
Bo attended Tutt Middle School and Westside High School in Augusta, GA. He graduated from Augusta College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, and proceeded to make a name for himself in the restaurant...
Charles Augustus Pippin, Jr.
Feb 11, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Charles “Charlie” Augustus Pippin, Jr., 66.
Charlie retired from the Medical College of Georgia after thirty years as a database administrator in the accounting department. He is a 1978 graduate of Evans High School and began working at the Medical College of Georgia in 1979. An avid pop music fan,...
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