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James William "Billy" Chance
Jan 7, 2026
Rome, GA — James William “Billy” Chance, age 97, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Hillis Chance.
Born on July 4, 1928, in Girard, Georgia, Billy lived a life defined by hard work and devotion to family. He spent 40 years working as an electrician at Savannah River Plant and...
CSM George Butler, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Jan 5, 2026
On Monday, January 5, 2026, CSM George Solomon Butler, U.S. Army (Ret.), entered into rest at the age of 69. George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, soldier, and friend. He was respected by many and loved deeply by all who truly knew him.
Born in Orangeburg, and raised in Eutawville, South Carolina, George was born to the...
USAF Brigadier General William M Berry, Jr. (Ret.)
2026
William "Bill" McDowell Berry, Jr., often affectionately known as Billy and called "Bubba" by his siblings, age 92, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away on January 4, 2026.
A graveside service with full military honors will be Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Walker Family Cemetery on Arsenal Ave. A reception will immediately follow at the fellowship hall of Reid...
Lois Sogge
Jan 4, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Mrs. Lois Wilhelmina Sogge, (lil Willie) 92, loving wife of the late John A. Sogge.
Lois was born to the late Ira Haygood Ganus and Lena Parrish Ganus in Augusta, GA. She worked with the mentally handicapped for 17 years at Gracewood State Hospital. She was a member of Flemming...
Phoebe Millett Dinkins
Jan 3, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, January 3, 2026, Mrs. Phoebe Millett Dinkins, 76, loving wife of the late Louis C. Dinkins.
Phoebe was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Kenneth William Millett and Katherine Vogelin Millett. She grew up in Aiken which is where she found her love of horses. As adults they loved traveling to Kentucky...
Edward Conklin
Jan 2, 2026
Edward “Ed” ConklinNovember 25, 1962 – January 2, 2026
Edward Conklin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 2, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 63.
Born in Warm Springs, California, Ed was the son of the late Henry Conklin and Shirley Olive Conklin. He was also preceded in death by his brother James Conklin of Florida...
Glenn Joseph Jones
Jan 2, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into sweet, blessed rest on Friday, January 2, 2026.
As a believer in Jesus Christ, one of the first verses Glenn ever memorized and never forgot was Jeremian 33:3. “Call unto Me and I will show you great and mighty things which thou knowest not.” It is no coincidence that the last breath he took on this...
James Arthur "Jim" Braswell, Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
James Arthur “Jim” Braswell, Jr., 66, entered into rest on January 2, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Braswell is survived by his wife, Janice Vandiver Braswell; his sister, Cindy Braswell; his brother-in-law, Mike Vandiver (Ruth) and his sister-in-law Sharon Raborn (Kenny) his nieces and nephews, Brittany Raborn, and Ken Raborn (Heather); and his great niece...
Joseph “Joey” Peter Belans
Jan 1, 2026
Evans, GA – Joseph “Joey” Peter Belans, 51, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away on January 1, 2026. Joey was a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend whose warmth and generosity touched everyone who knew him. He will be remembered for his kind spirit, indomitable work ethic, and passion for FSU football.
Joey enjoyed playing soccer, roller skating, sharing his love...
Walter "Walt" Edward James, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Blythe, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Mr. Walter “Walt” Edward James, Jr. Mr. James is survived by his son: Gregory E. James (Melonie) of Appling; daughters: Sonya Teston of Augusta and Sherri James of Augusta; his brother: Douglas “Mac” James of Augusta; his loving grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
Walt was the founder of Appliance Centers Southeast...
Mary Self Bartlett
Jan 1, 2026
Mary Self Bartlett, 93, beloved wife of the late Lowell I. Bartlett, entered into rest on January 1, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors with Rev. Mark Maund officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment to follow...
Tara Lettie Henry
Jan 1, 2026
Augusta, GA – Tara Lettie Henry, 70, entered into rest on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Ms. Henry was born on November 12, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland, but had resided in the Augusta area for most of her adult life. She obtained both her bachelors and masters degrees from Augusta College. Ms. Henry was a special education teacher in Richmond and Warren...
Mark Molidor Wilhelmi
Dec 31, 2025
Mark Molidor Wilhelmi entered into Heaven on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025.
Mark was born April 16, 1988 in Augusta, GA. He attended St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School and Aquinas High School. He was a graduate of Georgia Southern University and was a proud member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and served as its Chapter President. He also...
Gloria Jean Prather
Dec 31, 2025
Gloria Houchens Prather, 83, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a woman of sincere faith who loved Jesus.
Gloria was an antique dealer and served for many years as a pianist at Grace Fellowship in Augusta, Georgia. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.
Gloria is survived by her sons: William...
SFC Richard T. Capozzoli, U.S. Army (Ret)
Dec 30, 2025
Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, SFC Richard Thomas Capozzoli (U.S. Army Ret.), 75, loving husband of JoAnn Roberta (Petito) Capozzoli.
Richard was born and raised in “Hells Kitchen” New York, where at the young age of 20 he joined the Army. He was stationed in various place in the US and Germany and his final assignment was at...
Alfred Zachry Everitt
Dec 29, 2025
Alfred Zachry “Zach” Everitt, 86, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away on December 29, 2025.
Born May 13, 1939, in Madison, Georgia, Zach was the second son of Kathryn Zachry Everitt and Henry Olin Everitt. From an early age, he was shaped by faith, integrity, honesty, and discipline. Caring, serious, and steady by nature, he was also quietly warm and gently humorous,...
Jacob "Jake" Taylor
Dec 29, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, December 29, 2025, Jake Taylor, 81, husband of Patricia Taylor.
Jacob Taylor was born in October 16, 1944 in Emporia, VA to his parents, Billy Buck and Lummie Taylor. He went on to serve in the United States Navy for 4 years, where he enjoyed traveling to many different ports around the world....
Larry Conley
Dec 29, 2025
Larry Conley, 83, entered into rest peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Larry was married for 50 years to his loving wife, Dianne Conley, who predeceased him.
Larry is survived by his brother: Steve Conley of Chickamauga, GA, sons: Matt Conley (Tom) of Martinez, GA and John Conley (Sharyn) of Birmingham, England; and grandchildren: Matthew, Annabelle, and Claire Conley
In lieu of flowers,...
Rev. William Samford Turner
Dec 28, 2025
William Samford Turner was born on January 14, 1947, to Lois Heiter Turner and John Tyler Turner in Mobile, Alabama. He spent his childhood and junior high years in Mobile before graduating from The McCallie School in 1965.
Having been a life-long Alabama fan, he began his college years at the University of Alabama while ultimately graduating from the University of...
Russell Edwin Blanchard, Jr.
Dec 28, 2025
Russell Edwin Blanchard, Jr., 85, died on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Connie Cook Blanchard, and by his brother, Warren Talmadge Blanchard.
A native of Augusta, he was born to the late Russell Edwin Blanchard, Sr. and Annie Laurie McKie Blanchard. He graduated from The Academy of Richmond County in 1958...
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