Obituaries
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Betty D. Ledbetter
Nov 26, 2020
Betty Dickson Ledbetter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 26, 2020, Betty Dickson Ledbetter, 90, wife of the late James H. Ledbetter. Betty was a native of York, SC where she learned to sew at a young age at her parents’ garment plant. She continued to use her sewing skills through out her life, working at various...
Evelyn Beaird
Nov 24, 2020
Evelyn Ross Corbett Beaird Augusta, GA - Evelyn Ross Corbett Beaird, 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 after suffering several strokes. She was born on December 29, 1927 in Knoxville, TN to Louis Browne Corbett and Sylvia Parenti Corbett. They preceded her in death, as well as her husband of 63 years, Charles William Beaird. Evelyn will be...
Kenneth Guy Liberty
Nov 24, 2020
Kenneth Guy Liberty entered into rest peacefully with his son and daughter by his side Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Augusta, Ga at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and his sister: Earl Liberty, Cliff Liberty, Willy Liberty and Hazel Liberty, and two sons Kenneth Bruce and Kevin G. Liberty. He is survived by...
Dr. Darko Florschutz, M.D.
Nov 22, 2020
Dr. Darko Florschutz, M.D. North Augusta, SC – Dr. Darko Florschutz, M.D., age 75, passed away Sunday morning, November 22, 2020 at Augusta University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Funeral services will be private. Dr. Florschutz is survived by his wife of 50 years: Nila, daughter: Renea Marija (Scott) Levine of Evans, GA, with children Julia-Tosa, Ivo, Nila, Niko, son: Anthony...
Larry Coggins
Nov 22, 2020
Larry Coggins Augusta, GA – Larry Clifford Coggins went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2020. He loved Jesus, his family, country, and giving to others. He was a Vietnam veteran and a member of Lions International. Larry had the kindest heart and the sunniest attitude. He was grateful for every single day that our Lord...
Michael Harrison
Nov 21, 2020
Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 21, 2020, at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at 80 years of age. Michael was a former resident of North Baltimore where he was a general director of the old Baltimore Opera Company. Born John Smith, he was the son of Oscar Smith and his wife, Helen Harrison; later...
Vernon Hargrove
Nov 20, 2020
Vernon Hargrove Augusta, GA – Mr. Vernon B. Hargrove, 93, loving husband of 70 years to Virginia Hargrove, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 20, 2020. Vernon was a devout Christian who enjoyed serving as a deacon at Pineview Baptist Church and visiting nursing home residents and hospital patients. He also proudly served in the United States...
Thomas Harold Vanderhoof Jr.
Nov 18, 2020
Thomas Harold Vanderhoof, Jr. Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, Thomas Harold Vanderhoof, Jr., 76, husband of Patricia Vanderhoof for 54 years. Tom was born in Dover, NJ and was a longtime resident of Evans, GA. He served in the US Army, primarily in the Army Security Agency, for over 20 years and then worked...
Williefred Luckey
Nov 15, 2020
Williefred Luckey Blythe, GA.- Mrs. Williefred Temples Parrish Luckey, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was born, Williefred Sybol Temples, January 11, 1942 to the late Simper Cedron Temples and Sybol Orander Temples. Miss Williefred Temples attended Mt. Saint Joseph and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1960. She later graduated...
James "Frank" Griffis
Nov 13, 2020
Evans, Ga- James Franklin Griffis “Frank”, 79, transitioned into heaven the morning of Friday, November 13, 2020. Frank was born in Odum, GA on January 18,1941. He lived in various cities throughout Georgia, however, his home has been in Evans for over 40 years. After his retirement from full-time ministry he worked as a salesman as well as volunteered much...
Melva Mayton
Nov 13, 2020
Melva Smith Mayton July 21, 1922 - November 13, 2020 Melva Smith Mayton, 98, passed away November 13, 2020 at Thrive at Augusta, Assisted Living, Augusta, GA. Melva was born on July 21,1922 in Patmos, Arkansas, to John and Anne Smith. Following World War II, she married her long time sweetheart, Frank Mayton, on July 18, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas...
Muriel O. Livingston
Nov 12, 2020
Muriel O. Livingston Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 12th, Muriel Oellerich Livingston, age 88. Born in Augusta, GA, she grew up as a resident of the Harrisburg Community. After graduating High School from Richmond Academy, she went to work for Bell South and retired from there after 30 years of service. During her career at Bell...
Jerry D Ikner
Nov 11, 2020
Major Jerry D. Ikner US Army (Ret.) Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Mr. Jerry Donald Ikner, 76, loving husband of Mrs. Ann Davis Ikner. Jerry was from Frisco City, AL and retired in Augusta as a Major after serving 20 years in the U.S. Army. He went on to work for 30 years at...
Fredrick "Ricky" Smith Wilkes Sr.
Nov 10, 2020
Fredrick “Ricky” Smith Wilkes, Sr. Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Fredrick “Ricky” Smith Wilkes, Sr., 76, after a brief illness. Mr. Wilkes was raised in Dublin, GA but had resided in Martinez since 1970. He was the son of the late Willie D Wilkes and Mary Arnold Wilkes. Ricky graduated from Dublin High School...
Sonja L. Ball
Nov 6, 2020
Sonja L. Ball Evans, GA – Sonja L. Ball, 85 entered into rest Friday, November 6, 2020. Sonja was born in Amberg, Germany on December 28, 1934. She is preceded in death by her husband, Darwin Hascue Ball. Sonja came to the USA after marrying a US GI. Darwin fought in WW2, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Sonja...
Mark Shawn Woodward Beasley
Nov 6, 2020
Mark Shawn Woodward Beasley Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 6, 2020, Mark Shawn Woodward Beasley, 56, loving husband of Valerie Mutimer Beasley. Mark was a native of Augusta, and a loving husband, father and son. He attended Augusta College on a tennis scholarship. He was an avid golfer and pickleball player. He was the Senior Executive...
Maria Luz Edwards
Nov 6, 2020
Maria Luz Edwards Augusta, GA – Mrs. Maria Luz Edwards, 94, passed away at her home with family by her side, on Friday, November 6, 2020. Maria was born in Tamarao, San Jose, Occ. Mindoro, in the Philippine Islands, a daughter of the late Joaquin Colmenarez and Carmen Coscolluela. Maria grew up during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. While...
Andy David McNair Sr.
Nov 5, 2020
Andy David McNair, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 5, 2020, Andy David McNair, Sr., 82. Andy was born in Mitchell, GA and was a longtime resident of Augusta. A veteran of the US Army, Andy loved to work. His last place of employment was as a store manager for Colonial Stores. Family members include his...
Patricia Goff Lifsey
Nov 5, 2020
Patricia Goff Lifsey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 5, 2020, Patricia Goff Lifsey, 79, loving wife of the late Bill Lifsey. Pat held her relationships with her friends and family close to her heart. The memories she created will live on with the ones she loved. Patricia earned her master’s degree in nursing and pursued a...
Ann Behun Fenicin
Nov 5, 2020
Ann Behun Fenicin Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Doctor’s Hospital, Mrs. Ann Behun Fenicin, 82. She was the loving wife of 62 years to the late Mr. Michael Fenicin. Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her love of life and desire to serve others was contagious. Ann was a teacher...


