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Mercer Trapp
Aug 31, 2020
Mercer Trapp Evans, GA - Mercer McKee Trapp, 82, resident of BrandonWilde, Evans GA, died peacefully on August 31, 2020, after a brief illness due to dementia. Mercer was born October 13, 1937 in Memphis TN, the younger of two children to James Henry McKee and Kathleen Sutton McKee. She grew up in Gulfport, MS, and lived in numerous cities...
Lisa Marie Johnson
Aug 30, 2020
Lisa Marie Johnson Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 30, 2020, Lisa Marie Johnson, 44. Lisa was a native of Thomson, GA. She worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC. Lisa loved her yorkie, “Junior” and her number one priority in life was being a devoted wife and mother. Family members include her mother: Ellen M....
Rebecca Clark Rice
Aug 26, 2020
Rebecca Rice Augusta, GA – Rebecca Clark Rice, 50, a native of Augusta, departed this life Wednesday, August 26, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Robert Williams “Will” Rice and the daughter of Dr. William Little and Marian Carter Clark. A member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rebecca was a graduate of the Academy of...
Lisa Kay Sullivan
Aug 26, 2020
Lisa Kay Bradley Sullivan, 57, entered into peace Wednesday, April 26, 2020. She began her journey in Baltimore, Maryland in March of 1963. She spent her youth traveling the globe and enriching herself in the customs of foreign cultures. She graduated with her BSN from Columbus State University and was Clinical Director of Infectious Disease at Medical Associates Plus. Lisa...
Alex Dexter
Aug 25, 2020
Alexander Lee Dexter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, Alexander Lee Dexter, 22 months. Family members include his parents: Erin and Chris Dexter; siblings: Liam, Charlie, Ethan, and Matthew Dexter; maternal grandparents: Alan Reif and the late Amiee Reif; paternal grandparents: Mary Jane and Donald Dexter; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Alex was born...
Joseph Stankosky
Aug 25, 2020
Joseph Stankosky Appling, GA - Joseph Stankosky passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at the age of 83. Joseph was born in Jessup, Pennsylvania on March 18, 1937. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Mary (Straskulic) Stankosky, as well as his wife of 54 years, Carol (Reid) Stankosky. Joseph is survived by his son, Joseph...
Cindy Smith
Aug 23, 2020
Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Smith Martinez, GA - Mrs. Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Smith, of Martinez, GA, entered into rest on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the age of 66. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter: Karen Smith Henson (James); her beloved grandchildren: Margaret Clara “Maggie” John, 11, and Joel Thomas John, 2; her sisters: Judy MacDonell (Dr. Alex) and Lisa...
Peggy Theriault
Aug 22, 2020
Peggy Theriault Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 22, 2020, Mrs. Peggy A. Theriault, 71, loving wife of Pete Theriault. She is survived by her sister: Kathleen Powell; son: Joseph; daughter-in-law: Shirlene; and grandchildren: Taylor and Dylan Theriault. The funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with...
Marcelle Tyson
Aug 22, 2020
Marcelle Tyson Mrs. Marcelle Sanders Tyson died Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was born August 31, 1931, and was preceded in death by her father Charles Sanders, mother Evelyn Richardson, husband: Thomas H. Tyson, son: Thomas Rike Tyson, brother: Michael Sanders and sister: Velma Charlene Sanders. She is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Marcelle was employed at DuPont until...
James Ray Floyd Sr
Aug 22, 2020
James Ray Floyd, Sr. Waynesboro, GA – Mr. James Ray Floyd, Sr., 81, entered into rest Saturday, August 22, 2020. Ray was a graduate of Carlisle Military Academy in Bamberg, SC and proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He worked at International Paper for over 52 years. He was a proud “gamecock” fighter and UGA fan. Family...
Margie Howard
Aug 21, 2020
Margie Howard Augusta, Ga. – Entered into rest Friday, August 21, 2020, Mrs. Margie Grace Grant Howard, beloved wife of 51 years to the late John R. “Johnny” Howard, Sr. Mrs. Howard was a native of Johnson County, GA, but had lived in Columbia County for the last 60 years. She was a Baptist. She retired from City of Augusta...
SSgt Charles "Chip" Woodfin Case, Jr.
Aug 20, 2020
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for SSgt Charles Woodfin Case, Jr. Please note that all flowers will go to Berry Funeral Home, 1265 Washington Highway, Elberton, GA 30635. Please call with any questions Berry Funeral Home at 706-283-5142. SSgt Charles Woodfin Case, Jr., 41, died tragically in Augusta, GA on Thursday, August...
Bruce Martin
Aug 19, 2020
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, Mr. Bruce L. Martin, 65, loving husband of 43 years to Mrs. Miriam Hartley Martin. Family members in addition to his wife, include daughters: Cynthia Prickett (Chris), Christina Leonard (Brian); son: Gregory Martin (Milinda); grandchildren: Camron Frank, Richard Harmon, Hailyn Prickett, Payton Prickett, Evan Leonard, Ember Leonard; sister: Joyce...
Matthew Davis Whitfield
Aug 17, 2020
After prayerful consideration as well as consulting with medical advisors, tonight’s visitation has been canceled due to a potential direct COVID-19 exposure within the past 24 hours. We have also decided in an abundance of caution to have a private graveside service for family and close friends. Please continue to lift us all up in your thoughts and prayers in...
Andrew T. Clements
Aug 17, 2020
The visitation for Andrew T. Clements is this evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Andrew Thomas "Willie" Clements Son of Andrew and Erin Clements
Alan Watts
Aug 15, 2020
Alan Watts Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 15, 2020, Mr. Alan Wayne Watts, 60, loving husband of Kathy Sleister Owen Watts. Alan was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and was employed at Augusta University for 18 years. He enjoyed writing and was in the process of writing several books. He enjoyed the beach, especially going...
Suzzanne Carswell Rodgers
Aug 14, 2020
Mrs. Suzzanne Carswell Rodgers AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest on Friday, August 14, 2020, Mrs. Suzzanne Carswell Rodgers, 85. Mrs. Rodgers was born in Athens, Ga. She was a 1953 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. She later attended the Junior College of Augusta. She retired after 20 years secretarial work at both Tutt Junior High and Westside...
John C. Mullen
Aug 13, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, August 13, 2020, Mr. John Charles Mullen, 85, loving husband of Becky L. Mullen. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons: John S. Mullen, Michael Blair, Brandon Blair, and Jay Blair; grandsons: Dalton Mullen, Brett Blair, and Austin Blair; granddaughters: Ashley Mullen, Megan Blair, and Kristina Blair; brothers...
Robert Banks
Aug 13, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 13, 2020, Robert Lee Banks, 87, husband of Mrs. Lorraine Steele Banks. Family members in addition to his wife include his sons: Buzzy Banks (Lauren), Tom Banks (Angela), David Banks (Debbie); grandchildren: Robert Banks, Dwight Banks, Lee Banks, William Banks, Weylan Morris, Jolene Wilson, Chelsea Percival (Austin), Lindsey Guilbeau (Taylor), Thomas...
Dorothy Odell Herron Allen
Aug 12, 2020
Dorothy Odell Heron Allen Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Mrs. Dorothy Odell Herron Allen, 89, wife of the late Marshall Bonner Allen Jr., M.D. Dottie loved traveling the world from Yazoo City, Mississippi where she was born to Savannah and Augusta, Georgia, Fort Worth and Denton, Texas , including many trips she took with...