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Connie Martin
Jan 15, 2026
Connie entered heaven's gates early Thursday, January 15, 2026 with Dana by her side.
She was a dynamic lady. Having a rare grit and determination, Connie's best asset was her servant's heart. She lived the golden rule and saw the good in everyone and loved each individual, no matter the circumstances. Being born in 1957 in Limestone County, Alabama was just...
Finetta Hancock
Jan 14, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Finetta Hancock, 96, wife of Donald Hancock.
Finetta Hancock taught at various schools for many years including Glenn Baptist School, Hillcrest Baptist School, and Curtis Baptist School. She was an avid volunteer at Meals on Wheels, St. Joseph Hospice, and ESL at First Baptist Augusta. Finetta also taught an adult...
Jaramy Lee Rush
Jan 12, 2026
Augusta, GA – Jaramy Lee Rush, 44, devoted husband, father, son, and friend, entered into rest on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born with a generous heart and a steady spirit, Jaramy lived a life defined by loyalty, kindness, and quiet strength. A proud Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan, he could often be found cheering...
William Thomas "Tom" Greene, Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
William Thomas (Tom) Greene Jr., 78, entered into rest on January 12, 2026.
Born in Augusta, Georgia, he was the son of William Thomas Greene Sr. (Bill) and Joan von Sprecken Greene. Tom was a true “jack of all trades” and also a master of many. He was a musician, an artist, a skilled carpenter, a physics teacher, a pilot, television...
Richard Algie Burns
Jan 11, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 11, 2026, Mr. Richard Algie Burns, 54, was married for 26 years to his loving wife, Vastil Smith. He was a loving and caring man. He would try to help others whenever he could and was loved by his wife, children, and grandchildren tremendously.
Richard was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia....
Frances “Jackie” Coughlin Connell
Jan 10, 2026
Evans, GA – Frances Coughlin Connell “Jackie”, 84, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born on December 27, 1941, in Savannah, Georgia, Jackie was the daughter of the late Mary Frances Coughlin and John William Coughlin. She was raised on a farm in Millen, Georgia, where she developed the grit, humor,...
Dora Lea Irene Nagles
Jan 10, 2026
Dora Lea Irene Nagles entered into her eternal rest and was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, where she is now reunited with her beloved husband, the late Frank August Nagles Jr. A woman of profound dignity, Mrs. Nagles’ life was a testament to her unwavering devotion to public service. She will be remembered as...
Carol Dragon
Jan 10, 2026
Entered into rest on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Mrs. Carol LaPointe Dragon, 75, loving wife of Bruce Dragon.
Carol was born to the late David and Irene LaPointe in Chazy, NY. She graduated from Chazy Central Rural School in 1969.
Family members, in addition to her husband, include her children: Jodie Powell (Scott) and Jason Dragon (Leslea); grandchildren: Jacob Powell, Jared Powell,...
Joseph Braxton Hutcheson, Jr.
Jan 9, 2026
Joseph “Joey” Braxton Hutcheson, Jr., 70 years old, of Evans, Georgia, passed on January 9, 2026 from Merkel cell carcinoma.
He was born at Fort Rucker Alabama on July 2, 1955 to Anne Bruce Hutcheson and Joseph “Braxton” Hutcheson, Sr. He grew up in Vidalia, Georgia and graduated from Vidalia High School in 1974. While in high school he studied woodworking...
Angela Faye Hadwin
Jan 8, 2026
Augusta, GA – Angela Faye Hadwin, 64, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, following a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 15, 1961, Angela was a lifelong Augusta native whose name perfectly reflected the life she lived—an “angel on Earth” to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Angela...
Jeannie Bussey Sinko
Jan 8, 2026
Grovetown, GA — With hearts full of love and gratitude, we share that Jeannie Bussey Sinko, age 86, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Charles D. Nelson and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jeannie leaves behind a family who cherished her deeply: her sisters and brother, Margie...
Matthew B. Pelletier
Jan 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Matthew B. Pelletier
August 5, 1950 – January 8, 2026
Matthew Bernard Pelletier, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and retired United States Air Force veteran, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 8, 2026. After a prolonged and courageous battle with multiple illnesses, he passed away with the same quiet strength and jovial spirit...
William Charles "Charlie" Moye
Jan 7, 2026
Entered into rest Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Brandon Wilde, Evans, Georgia, Mr. William Charles “Charlie” Moye, loving husband of 67 years to Pat Moye. Other family members include: Sons – William Scott Moye-Rowley (Mary), David Armstrong Moye (Christine). Daughter – Susan Moye Hardy (Kris). Grandchildren: Michael Charles Moye-Rowley, Kevin James Moye-Rowley (Danielle), Jane Lauren Moye-Rowley, Kris Thomas Hardy, Jr....
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...
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...
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