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Mary W. Freeman
Aug 23, 2024
AUGUSTA, GA - Mary W. Freeman, 93, wife of the late Kenneth R. Freeman, peacefully entered into rest August 23, 2024.
Mary was a native of Augusta, a member of St. Mary On the Hill Catholic Church, and a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy.
She is survived by her son Kenneth R. Freeman Jr. (Wendy) of Augusta, GA; two grandchildren...
Rick Bowen
Aug 23, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, August 23, 2024, Richard Alan “Rick” Bowen, 65, loving husband of 32 years of Lisa Bowen.
Rick was born in Wadsworth, OH. He worked in car sales for 32 years and was most recently employed at Jim Hudson Lexus. He truly loved his job and had such a passion for helping people. His...
Mary Stephens
Aug 22, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, August 22, 2024, Mary Jane Stephens, 65, wife of the late James “Bert” Welbert Stephens, Jr.
Mary was a longtime resident of North Augusta, SC. A loving mother, sister, and grandmother whose smiling face touched all that knew her. Mary retired from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) after 28 years of service....
Kathleen "Kathy" Ford Baltzell
Aug 22, 2024
Augusta, GA - Kathleen “Kathy” Baltzell, 96, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2024.
She was born in rural South Dakota to Alberta and Simon Ford. She graduated valedictorian in 1943 from Onaka High School in Onaka, South Dakota, and as a young woman became a member of the last class of the Army’s Cadet Nurse Program and graduated...
Denny R. Mack, Sr.
Aug 21, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Denny R. Mack, Sr., 83, loving husband of his late babe, Carole Mack.
Denny was a devoted family man and loving husband, father, and grandfather, who was known as “Pappy” to his grandchildren. He was huge Georgia Bulldawg fan and lifelong bowler. Denny was a proud patriot who served 24...
Mary Jane Garner
Aug 21, 2024
Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Mary Jane Garner, 80, wife of James T. Garner, Jr.
Mary Jane was born in Leesville, LA. She lived for extended periods in Memphis, TN, where she met her husband while they both worked for Sears (she on the 8th floor, he in the basement). Together they also spent 16...
Larry A. Bivins
Aug 20, 2024
Augusta, GA – Went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Mr. Larry Arthur Bivins, 86, husband of Mrs. Sue Helen McLemore Bivins, was born and reared in Middle Georgia. He lived most of his adult life in Augusta.
Mr. Bivins served honorably in the U.S. Marines. He married his high school sweetheart on August 15,...
Ralph Lilbern Latta
Aug 19, 2024
Augusta, GA – Ralph Lilbern Latta (a.k.a. Uncle), beloved husband to Ruth Pilgrim Latta and loving, son, brother, and cousin, entered into rest on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the age of 92.
Ralph was born in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Jones and Margaret Latta. He was the son of a sharecropper who knew the values of hard work, resilience,...
Anita Burns Heath
Aug 19, 2024
Anita Burns Heath passed away on August 19, 2024. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home with her family in Evans, GA. She had been dealing with an extended illness.
Anita was born in Augusta, GA on March 10, 1948. She primarily lived in Augusta while growing up and graduated from Richmond Academy High School in 1966. She...
Elizabeth Mulherin
Aug 18, 2024
Augusta, GA – Catherine Elizabeth Mulherin, 94, loving wife of 34 years to the late Patrick Rice Mulherin, entered into rest Sunday, August 18, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Georgia, Elizabeth was born to the late Marvin and Eleanor Parrish. As a result of her late husband’s sports announcing career, she was an avid sports fan. She was a charter member...
Ivana Faux
Aug 18, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024, Ivana Faux, 81, loving wife of 60 years to Jack Faux.
Born in Padua, Italy, Ivana was the daughter of the late Matteo and Elizabeta Lucca. She was a loving wife and mother, and was affectionately known as “Nonna” to her grandchildren.
Ivana had been loved very much by her family....
Jeff Carroll
Aug 17, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 17, 2024, Mr. John Jeffery “Jeff” Carroll, 74, loving husband of 50 years to Rhonda Kerby Carroll.
Jeff was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming but called Augusta home for 71 years. He attended Tubman Junior High, was a 1968 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and attended Augusta College. Jeff was a...
Mary Ethel Atwood
Aug 17, 2024
Martinez, GA - Began her greatest journey on Saturday, August 17, 2024, Mrs. Mary Ethel Atwood, 93, loving wife of Hubert Kenneth Atwood.
Mary was a member of Pineview Baptist Church and was a charter member of West Acres Baptist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, church hostess, and church caterer for over 50 years. She had a servant’s heart,...
Dr. Ralph H. Walker
Aug 15, 2024
Long time Augusta University Professor, Dr. Ralph H. Walker, 94, loving husband of Monica Vasters Walker, peacefully entered into eternal rest on August 15,2024 at Brandon Wilde Pavilion, Evans, GA.
Ralph was born in Slippery Rock, PA to Grace nee Humphrey and Ralph E. Walker. Ralph served in the USAF during the Korean Conflict. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees...
James Dickey
Aug 14, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Mr. James Edward Dickey, 80, loving husband of 35 years to Betty Hargett Dickey.
James was born in Millen, GA, but grew up in St. Marys, GA. He was a graduate of Camden County High School. He worked at Gilman Paper Mill, until he enlisted in the United States Airforce...
Fay H. Williams
Aug 13, 2024
Fay H. Williams, age 90 of Grovetown, GA, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister went to join her Lord and Savior on Tuesday August 13, 2024.
Fay grew up in the Boaz, Attalla, Alabama area. She married the love of her life in 1951. She and her husband Charles relocated to Augusta when Charles was stationed at Fort Gordon....
John Larry Broyles
Aug 12, 2024
North Augusta, SC – Mr. John Larry Broyles passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 12, 2024.
He is survived by his loving wife: Mrs. Youla Henson Broyles; his children: Lora B. Bollinger (Don) and John E. Broyles II (Susan); grandchildren: Christopher D. Bollinger, Alden J. Broyles and Andrew K. Broyles. He was predeceased by his parents Ed Broyles and...
Theodore "Ted" P. Klein
Aug 11, 2024
Martinez, GA – Mr. Theodore "Ted" P. Klein, 83, went to his heavenly home Sunday morning, August 11, 2024.
Ted was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He was drafted into the Army and was stationed at Fort Gordon, GA. After serving in the Army, Ted worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years, retiring as Postmaster of the North Augusta,...
Hazel Prescott Dewberry
Aug 10, 2024
Modoc, SC – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024, Mrs. Hazel Prescott Dewberry, 90, wife of the late Mr. Hilsman “Hickey” Dewberry.
Hazel was born in Colliers, South Carolina. She worked her way up in banking starting at Georgia Railroad Bank, Wachovia, Wells Fargo and retiring after 40 years from First Union, where she was a Vice President. Hazel...
Shirley Darby
Aug 10, 2024
Augusta, Georgia – Shirley Darby, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, with her loving husband, Carl Darby, of 71 years by her side.
Shirley was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia, known for her upbeat personality, kindness, and lifelong passion for dance and aerobics. She was heavily involved in these activities throughout her life. Shirley was also a...
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