Obituaries

Aug 9, 2024

Gilbert (Gil) John Nedwick, 84, passed away peacefully, on August 9th, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. 

Gil was born on July 25th, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents, John and Alice Nedwick. He attended Saint Peter and Paul Catholic grade school and graduated from Blue Island High School in Illinois. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education, attending Perdue University and Ball...

Aug 6, 2024

Aug 6, 2024

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Martha “Diane” Bold, 69, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday evening, August 6th, after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of 53 years to Mr. William C. “Bill” Bold.

Diane was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She spent her life being a dedicated and trusted caregiver. Diane was a...

Aug 6, 2024

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Mrs. Cynthia “Cindy” Scallions Aslaner, 64, loving wife of Mr. Kemal I. Aslaner.

Cindy was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She lived in the Augusta area for 34 years. Cindy worked as a bookkeeper but spent more of her time as a stay-at-home nana. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafts,...

Aug 4, 2024

Appling, GA – Thomas Seals Martin, 79, loving husband of Judy Mills Martin entered into rest on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. 

Tommy was a native of Columbia County and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He loved horses, and enjoyed trail riding. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He and his wife also liked...

Aug 3, 2024

Gary Dean Porterfield, 81, of Evans, Ga, was welcomed home by his heavenly Father on Saturday, August 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

 Gary was born the eldest son of Ralph and Audrey Porterfield in 1942, in Barnesville, Ohio. He graduated from Worthington High School and then went on to earn a BS in Biology at Ohio State University.

 Coaching and...

Aug 3, 2024

Albert Ciccarello “Al”, 94, went to be with Jesus shortly after noon on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Kettering Health, Miamisburg, OH after almost six months of on and off illness.

Al was born in Tampa, FL and grew up in New York City, where he graduated from Stuyvesant High School. He served in the Army for two years, which took...

Aug 1, 2024

Dr. Theodore (“Ted”) Burdette Walton Jr., 83, died suddenly on August 1, 2024 at home in Grovetown, GA, formerly of Oxford, MI. 

Ted was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 22, 1940, to Theodore B. Walton Sr. and Margaret Pahl. As a young boy, he enjoyed visiting the family orchard, and hunting in the woods. He had a special bike for...

Aug 1, 2024

Augusta, GA – Allen Johnson Dennis, Jr., M.D., “Jay” to all who knew him, passed away peacefully at the age of eighty-nine on Thursday August 1st, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. Jay was born on February 5th, 1935, in Macon, Georgia to Norwood Robson and Allen Johnson Dennis. 

He graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1953. He attended Rice University in...

Jul 31, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Mr. Douglas Fleming Coleman, Jr., 86.

Doug was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Doug attended the University of Tennessee. He was in the hotel business for 20 years. After retiring he opened his own business in cleaning and restoration with locations in...

Jul 30, 2024

Augusta, GA – Louise Miller (or “Weesa” as she was affectionately known to many) went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She died at home with immediate family and loving caregivers by her side. 

Louise was born and raised in Augusta, attended the Academy of Richmond County, and graduated from UGA in 1960. Post graduation, she traveled...

Jul 27, 2024

North Augusta, SC – Laura Jeanette Nash Playford entered into rest on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in North Augusta, South Carolina after a lengthy illness. Jeanette was born December 13, 1931 in Tignall, Georgia to the late Brozier Manassah Nash and Maybell Justice Nash. 

After graduating from Washington High School in Washington, Georgia in 1948, Jeanette attended Montreat College, graduating in...

Jul 26, 2024

Augusta, GA – It is with deep sorrow and much love the family of Mr. Wendell Marshall Gibson, 70, loving husband of Elizabeth Atwood Gibson, announces his passing on Friday, July 26.

Wendell was raised in Denmark, SC. He was a 1971 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. Wendell was a licensed funeral director in the state of Georgia for...

Jul 25, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, July 25, 2024, Richard Paul Keller, 84, loving husband of the late Juanita Keller. 

Family members include his son: Richard Keller; daughter: Susan Lind: grandchildren: Jason Lind, Jennifer Lind, Jamie Lind, and Chad Lind; and great grandchildren: Jessica Black, Skyler Miller, Levi Miller, and Olivia Lind. In addition to his wife, he is...

Jul 25, 2024

Augusta, GA – Mr. Johnnie Earl Sammons, 79, loving husband of 58 years to Mrs. Sandra Radford Sammons, passed away at home surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and his beloved dog Maggie after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, July 25, 2024. 

Johnnie was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a graduate of Academy of Richmond County...

Jul 24, 2024

Gaylord Ralph Hunt, born on March 11, 1933, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in the early morning of July 24, 2024, preceded by his beloved wife Shirley as well as his beloved grandson Hunter Dalton. He leaves behind a younger brother Clayre Mook his wife Mary Beth along with four daughters and their husbands: Sherry and Joe Riner, Debbie and...

Jul 22, 2024

Augusta, GA - Entered rest on Monday, July 22, 2024, Mrs. Betty Cowan Walker, wife of the late Stewart Phinizy Walker Jr., and mother of the late Stewart Phinizy Walker III. 

Betty is survived by her daughters: Laura Walker Boyd (Joe), Julia Walker Hickman (Mike); grandchildren: Jim Boyd, Elizabeth Shannon (Bryan), Walker Boyd, Virginia Boyd, Brooks Duncan (Jeremy), Sarah Daniel, Corey...

Jul 22, 2024

Lincolnton, Ga--Entered into rest on Monday, July 22, 2024, Benita "Nita" C. McLeroy, 69, wife of Ruben McLeroy.

Nita was born in Salisbury, North Carolina but lived in several places before graduating from George P. Butler High School Class of 1972. Nita and Ruben began their married life in Augusta, Georgia and later moved to Ft. Meade, FL, before retiring to...

Jul 22, 2024

Arlie Eugene Fiveash, M.D. died at home on July 22, 2024 at the age of 85 after many years of failing health. 

Arlie was born on September 11,1938 to Arlie Eugene Fiveash, Sr. and Helen Britt Fiveash. He attended Glynn Academy High School and Emory University, followed by medical school at the Medical College of Georgia where he obtained his M.D....

Jul 21, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, July 21, age 101.

Evelyn was born in Grand Forks, ND on September 18, 1922. She graduated from Thompson High School. She grew up when times were tougher and so were the people. All her family members worked diligently on their family farm with no electricity or hot water, and field work and...