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Gail T. Abernathy
Dec 4, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, December 4, 2023, Mrs. Gail Theresa Abernathy, 72, loving wife of the late James “Buddy” Abernathy.
Gail was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She loved animals and enjoyed cooking and hosting her family. She was known affectionately as “Nana” by her grandchildren. Gail was a loving and devoted mother,...
Carolyn Anne Underwood Johnson
Dec 3, 2023
Augusta, GA - On December 3, 2023, Carolyn Anne Underwood Johnson, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.
Anne was born May 20, 1937, in Greenwood, Mississippi to Carrie Wolfe Underwood and Gentry Underwood. The family eventually moved to Oak Ridge, TN, where they were founding members of the city, where her father worked...
Clarence Roy Strickland
Dec 2, 2023
Roy Strickland entered the glorious presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 2, 2023. Mr. Clarence Roy Strickland, 76, was a devoted husband for 57 years to Joyce Strickland, the love of his life.
Roy proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Bronze Medal for his...
Rosemarie Templier
Dec 1, 2023
Rosemarie Templier, a radiant soul, was born on February 2, 1929, in the city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Her warm and vibrant personality left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were privileged to know her. Throughout her life, she consistently exuded a warmth that made her presence truly unforgettable and the significant impact she had on those around...
Joseph J. O'Connell Jr.
Nov 30, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 30, 2023, Mr. Joseph J. O’Connell Jr., son of the late Joseph J. and Kate Bell O’Connell.
A native and lifelong resident of Augusta, Jody was a 1961 graduate of Aquinas High School, attended Holy Cross College, Augusta College and the University of Georgia School of Law, where he was President...
Richard Allen Wood
Nov 30, 2023
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 82.
Richard was born in Deep Valley, Pennsylvania, but spent much of his life in Lake Milton, Ohio and Hephzibah, Georgia. He worked in the steel mills then attended Youngstown State University where he acquired a degree in nursing. He worked as a registered...
Ann Jackson Tolbert
Nov 30, 2023
Ann Jackson Tolbert, 83, of Augusta, Georgia passed away November 30, 2023, surrounded by loving family.
Ann was born in Waynesboro, Mississippi on February 17, 1940 to the late Beda Lee Davis Jackson and John Randall Jackson. Ann graduated from Wayne County High School where she was involved in numerous activities and clubs. One of her favorite memories was...
Cpt. Thomas A. Nash (Retired U.S. Army)
Nov 28, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Thomas Arrowsmith Nash, 82, loving husband of Elizabeth Murray Nash.
Thomas was born in Chicago, Illinois to Lawrence E. Nash and Leatha L. Nash. He retired as a Captain of the United States Army after twenty-one years of service. He worked as Director of the CSRA Law Enforcement Training...
Donald Shapiro
Nov 28, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday November 28th, 2023, Donald Jay Shapiro.
An Augusta native, Donald attended Richmond Academy before graduating from Camden Military Academy from which he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award. He then attended Wingate College. Donald’s Biddy Basketball team won the National Championship in 1968. He was an avid tennis player and was affectionately nicknamed...
Irene L. Kenny
Nov 28, 2023
Evans, GA – Mrs. Irene Leopoldine Kenny, 91, wife of the late Mr. Carroll Clyde Kenny passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023,
Irene was born in Netschetin, in the Sudetenland Region of Czechoslovakia to Franz and Pauline Trager. She lived during World War II in Czechoslovakia and immigrated to Germany with her mother, sister, and brother....
Mary Ellen Arthur
Nov 26, 2023
Mary Ellen O'Connor Arthur (“Mick”, “Shug”) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and a dedicated servant to her community, peacefully passed away Sunday November 26 at home with her family at the age of 104. She was born and raised in Chicago, IL and later moved to Augusta GA, making it her home for the next 80...
LTC Marie Goodwyn Cooper, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Nov 26, 2023
LTC Marie G. Cooper
Grovetown, GA – LTC Marie Goodwyn Cooper, US Army (Ret.), 81, entered into rest Sunday, November 26, 2023.
Marie was a native of Marlinton, WV. The daughter of 2 educators, she went on to Hampton University where she earned a BSN in Nursing. After college she proudly served in the United States Army...
Janie Riddick Mitchum
Nov 24, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 24, 2023, Janie Riddick Mitchum, 88, loving wife of 46 years to the late Herman Mitchum.
Janie was a longtime member of Warren Baptist Church for over 50 years. She worked as a bookkeeper for Winn-Dixie for 30 years. She enjoyed cooking, family gatherings, and shopping trips. She was...
Nancy S. Fulmer
Nov 24, 2023
Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Friday, November 24, 2023. Nancy S. Fulmer, 61, loving spouse of Marcia Suddeth.
Nancy was born in Augusta, GA to Morris and Betty Fulmer. Nancy worked in the medical field in this area for over 35 years, first as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and more recently as an RN. She will...
Eleanor Peterson
Nov 24, 2023
Eleanor Peterson
Eleanor Faughnan Peterson entered into rest Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 74 years old.
She is survived by two daughters, Ashley Peterson Brown (John-Clark Brown) of Augusta, GA, and Alison Peterson Brown, Boise ID. She is survived by three grandsons John T. Brown, Miles M. Brown and Grier A. Brown and preceded...
Alice Peterson
Nov 23, 2023
Alice Louise Peterson of Augusta, GA and Richmond, VA passed away on November 23, 2023, at the age of 77, from complications associated with Parkinson’s Disease.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Milledge M., Sr. and Marian C. Peterson of Augusta, GA, and her brother, Milledge M. Peterson, Jr. also of Augusta, GA. She is survived by...
Mary "Biffy" Lange
Nov 21, 2023
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Mary Elizabeth “Biffy” Lange, 81.
Biffy was a member of The Sanctuary church. She was a devoted friend and loved gardening.
Family members include her son: Bill (Lisa) Lange; granddaughters: Kellie Lange and Jana Lange. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Elinore Dennin and brother...
Donald Widener
Nov 21, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Mr. Donald F. Widener, 74, loving husband of Gail Magruder Widener for the last 52 years.
Donald was a native of Augusta, GA. He attended Butler High School and graduated from Brewton-Parker College. His grandfather was Coroner Nathan F. Widener Sr. Donald worked along with his father, N. Francis...
Serman K. Sawyer
Nov 20, 2023
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 20, 2023, Mr. Serman King Sawyer, 61, loving husband of Mrs. Tammy Golden Sawyer.
Serman was born in Norfolk, Virginia but was a longtime resident of Augusta. He was a 1981 graduate of Augusta Christian Schools. Serman was a Senior Chemical Operator at DSM for over 20 years. He was a...
Johnnie G. Phillips
Nov 20, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 20, 2023, Mrs. Johnnie G. Phillips, 98, loving wife of the late Marcus F. “Mike” Phillips, Jr. for over 63 years. She is survived by her son Marcus F. “Frankie” Phillips III and a number of nieces and nephews.
Johnnie was a member of Central Christian Church, a life...
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