Obituaries

May 5, 2024

Augusta, GA – Kay Burkett Willis passed gently in her sleep and returned to the Lord on Sunday, May 5th, 2024. Aged 61, Kay follows her mother, Joy Powell Burkett, and father, Davis Haynes Burkett, home.

 

Kay was born in Albany, Georgia, grew up in Tifton, raised her sons in Macon and lived in Augusta for the past 8 years. She...

May 3, 2024

Augusta, GA – Mr. William Patrick Bambrick Jr. “Bill” 72 entered into rest on Friday May 3, 2024. 

 

Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years: Mrs. Debbie Bambrick and children: Cheryl Bambrick Ellis and her husband John Ellis, Ginger Spivey and her husband Matt Spivey, Patrick Bambrick and his wife Brittany Bambrick; grandchildren:  Ashley Carter Ellis, William John Ellis...

May 7, 2024

William Emil Kotwas of Baltimore, Maryland passed away on May 7, 2024, at his home with his wife, Mary Jo Kotwas by his side.  Bill was born in 1933 in Auburn, New York to Dr. William A. Kotwas and Emily (Pszczolkowski) Kotwas. He graduated from Auburn East High School (Class of 1950) and attended Colgate University on a football scholarship....

May 8, 2024

May 7, 2024

Evans, GA – Johnny Seals entered into rest on May 7, 2024, at the age of 69.  He was a loving husband of 30 years to Deedee Holmes Seals.

 

Johnny was born in Sylva, NC, on August 9, 1954.   He attended Sylva-Webster High School and Western Carolina University.  A skilled golfer, Johnny spent 5 years as Assistant Golf Pro at...

May 5, 2024

Mrs. Martha Louise Wardlaw Cook, loving wife of 67 years to the late Dan Cook, peacefully departed her Augusta home for her eternal dwelling in the Presence of Jesus on Sunday, May 5th, 2024. 



Born in 1934 to Samuel W. and Iris Guillebeau Wardlaw; Louise was a lifelong resident of Augusta, where she attended Tubman Girl’s School. As a member of...

May 4, 2024

Augusta, GA – Belinda Newman Whitfield, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Belinda was born in Thomasville, GA but grew up in Augusta. She graduated from Butler High School in 1969. She met her future husband Dan in 1968 and they were married June 20, 1970.

 

Nine months later they moved to southern California, the first of a...

May 3, 2024

Mrs. Mary McCamy Beachum passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at the age of 78 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Mr. Edward N. Beachum for 23 years. Mrs. Beachum was a native of Lindale, Ga, near Rome, and lived several places before returning to Rome, Ga where she became a librarian. After her husband’s passing,...

May 3, 2024

Evans, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 3, 2024, Colonel Gordon Hamilton Fair, 90, was born on February 28, 1934, the son of Noah H. and Ara K. Fair. 

He graduated from Mainland High School, Daytona Beach, FL (1952) and with honors from the University of Florida (1956) when he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States...

May 1, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Mr. Warren Frank “Wink” Jenkins, Jr., 87, loving husband of fifty years to Mrs. Barbara “Bobbie” Hamilton Jenkins.

 

Wink was born in Vidalia, Georgia, and was a resident of Augusta most of his adult life. Wink attended and graduated from the Darlington School in Rome, Georgia. He was also a...

Apr 30, 2024

Ellen Callaway Merry, age 94, passed away on April 30, 2024 in Martinez, Georgia. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Throughout her life, her family and friends have been blessed by the many ways she has demonstrated her love through beautiful and creative gifts and by her faithful presence, care and kindness. 

 

Ellen was born on February 19,...

Apr 30, 2024

Angela Kuhlke

 

Mary Angela Kuhlke, 80, wife of the late Frederick Hamilton Kuhlke, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

 

A native of Gordon, Georgia, “Angie” was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edgar David Strange.  Prior to early graduation from Wilkinson County High School, Angie was crowned Miss Wilkinson County.  She was admitted to...

Apr 29, 2024

Blythe, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, April 29, 2024, Mrs. Edeltraud “Trudy” Ball, 85, loving wife of the late Donald Henry Ball.

 

Family members include her children: Barbara Spitek, Linda Ball, Jonathan Ball (Kimberly); grandchildren: Bradley Spitek (Angela), Rebecca Diggins (Matt), Anna Grace Ball; great grandchildren: Emilia Diggins and Theo Diggins, Evangeline Spitek and Richter Spitek. Trudy is also...

Apr 28, 2024

Dorothy (Dottie) Ellen Porch Shockley, 89, entered into rest on April 28, 2024, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her late husband Richard L. (Dick) Shockley. She is survived by her son, Stephen Shockley of Martinez, Ga, daughter in law, Debra L Shockley and granddaughters Lindsey Shockley (son Dayton), Caitlin & Barrett Gilham (Daughters Blair & Riley May)...

Apr 28, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, April 28, 2024, Mr. Frank Padgett Hadwin, Sr., 93, husband of nearly 68 years to the late Mrs. Helen L. Hadwin.

Frank was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1948 and retired as supervisor of Industrial Engineering Department at King Mill after more...

Apr 27, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024, R. Karey Smith, 64, a longtime Augusta resident.

 

For many years, Karey proudly worked as a maintenance supervisor with Greenwood, Inc. In his spare time, Karey enjoyed driving his Corvette around town and watching his Georgia Bulldogs dominate college football in the fall. Karey was a loving and devoted husband,...

Apr 26, 2024

David Perry McDuffee, 94, passed away peacefully Friday, April 26, 2024 in Augusta, GA.

He was born May 6, 1929, in Henderson, NC to the late Florence and Daniel McDuffee. David attended Davidson College and received a direct commission in the US Army in 1954.  After separating from the Army after 10 years, he became a stockbroker in Fayetteville, NC. He...

Apr 25, 2024

Augusta, GA - Major David Lee Burrier, 37, loving husband of Hunter Johnson Burrier, entered into rest on Thursday, April 25, 2024. 

 

David was born in Thurmont, Maryland, on May 8, 1986. He had an active childhood and attended Catoctin High School, where he played football and lacrosse. Upon graduation, he attended The Citadel and earned a degree in Civil Engineering...

Apr 25, 2024

Entered rest on Thursday, April 25, 2024, Joshua Lawrence Padgett, 46, loving husband of Oana Padgett.

 

Josh was a native of Memphis, TN and earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Memphis. He loved baseball and even pitched in college. He served in the United States Army for 6 years and was deployed in Iraq. He worked as...

Apr 24, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 24, 2024, Gloria Maxine Reeves, 92, wife of the late William Reeves.

 

Gloria was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. She was a member of Abilene Baptist Church. Gloria worked as a clerk at University Hospital. She enjoyed gardening and formerly served as a garden club rose judge. Gloria was a loving...