Obituaries

May 8, 2025

John “Jack” Sheehan Markwalter, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and lifelong Augustan, passed away peacefully in his home on May 8, 2025 at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born the youngest of eight children to the late C. Victor Markwalter and Agnes Sheehan Markwalter in Augusta, Georgia on August 12, 1932. He was...

May 7, 2025

Myrtle "Lorene" Vining, 74, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 19, 1951, Lorene was the eldest of six siblings and embraced that role with grace, strength, and a nurturing spirit that stayed with her throughout her life. She was the devoted wife of the late Cecil Vining and a...

May 6, 2025

Frances Josephine Loughran, 82, passed away peacefully on May 6th 2025 at her home in Evans, Georgia, after a short illness.

Frances was born on 10th October 1942 in Edinburgh, Scotland during the middle of WW2. She married her first husband, David Boyd, in 1962 and they had two children, Denise and David.

Frances was a nurse and met her second husband,...

May 5, 2025

Susan Wright, age 84, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 5, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with dementia.

Born on May 3, 1941, Susan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Richard, and together they raised a loving family that was always at the center...

May 2, 2025

James L. “Jim” Dent, a pioneering figure in professional golf and a beloved pillar of the Augusta, Georgia community, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 at the age of 85. His journey from humble beginnings in Augusta to becoming a dominant force on the PGA and Senior PGA Tours is a testament to his extraordinary talent, perseverance, and quiet...

May 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Laura Sparks SmithBorn in Rapid City, South Dakota – 01/18/1954 | Passed on May 2, 2025

Laura S Smith passed away on May 2nd 2025. , leaving behind a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her. She was steady. She was funny in the most unexpected ways. And above all else, she was deeply, endlessly loving.

Born...

May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Mrs. Sara McDaniel, 83, widow of Fred McDaniel.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sara Proctor McDaniel, caring mother and grandmother, cherished wife, and spirited homemaker. She left this world loved and cherished in a graceful manner.

Born with a fiery spirit and an open heart,...

May 1, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Paula Janette Daniel, 76.

Janette was born in Lake City, FL to the late Leroy & Lousie Markham. She moved to Augusta in 1978 where she remained for the rest of her life. Janette worked for the Richmond County Health Department for 30 years before retiring. She returned to the...

Apr 30, 2025

Augusta, GA — Entered into rest on April 30, 2025. Benjie Lewis Harbin, 61, was a loving father, brother, son, and friend.

Born October 28, 1963, in Toombs County, Georgia, Ben graduated from Hephzibah High School, Georgia Military College (Graduate of Distinction), and earned his MBA from Mercer University, where he also received an honorary Doctor of Law (JD) degree.

Ben served...

Apr 28, 2025

Isaac Clifton “Mike” Askew, III, 80, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Augusta on August  25, 1944, to the late Isaac Clifton Askew, Jr. and Louise King Askew.

Mike grew up in Grovetown and Warrenton, Georgia. He graduated from Warren County High School, where he enjoyed playing both...

Apr 28, 2025

Christopher Keith Finnell, of Harlem, GA, passed away unexpectedly on April 28th at the age of 44. His loss has left our family heartbroken and deeply shocked.

Chris was born on September 29, 1980, in Charleston, WV, to Gregory and Debra Finnell. As a child, he was diagnosed with the rare neurological condition Moyamoya. Despite this challenge, he bravely underwent two...

Apr 28, 2025

Augusta, GA – Jacqueline Giddens, 96, wife of the late Eschol Giddens, entered into rest on Monday, April 28, 2025, after a long and beautiful life.

Jackie was born in Wembley, England and moved to the United States in 1946 as a war bride. She settled in Cochran, GA where she and Eschol raised their three children. While in Cochran, she...

Apr 27, 2025

Augusta, GA - Thomas C. Poteet Sr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 27, 2025.

Tommy was born in 1937 in Augusta, GA to the late Annabel Blackston and Henry Wilson Poteet. He is preceded in death by his sons, Gregory Carlton Poteet and infant son Cornelius Vaughan Poteet.

Tommy was a graduate of Boy’s Catholic High...

Apr 27, 2025

Rick Thompson

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Ollie Richard “Rick” Thompson, Jr., 72, preceded in death by his wife Cathy Cornett Thompson. Rick was born in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO to the late Ollie and Barbara Thompson.

A faithful Bulldog until the end, Rick attended the University of Georgia and was a member of the Kappa...

Apr 26, 2025

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Deputy Brandon Ray Sikes, 31, loving husband of Amber Sikes and father of Lyndsey Sikes. Deputy Sikes, a proud native of Augusta and a devoted member of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, passed away in the line of duty, leaving behind a legacy of service, humility, and unwavering dedication.

From...

Apr 26, 2025

Mary Lorena Holland Threatt was born in Tattnall County, Georgia on August 25, 1937, and returned to the Lord Jesus Christ from Alpharetta, Georgia on April 26, 2025.

In December 1955, she married Enman Threatt and began a life together in Augusta while maintaining both of their roots in Tattnall County. They made a home in Augusta and raised two children...

Apr 26, 2025

Jackson, SC - Helena Brewer Dixon, 70, entered into rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, loving wife of the late John M. Dixon.

Helena was born in Sumter, SC on February 19, 1955 to the late Bobby and Rebecca Brewer. She retired from the Social Security Administration. A loyal Georgia Bulldog football fan, she loved spending time with her family, especially...

Apr 24, 2025

Patrick G. Smith died on April 24, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Betty R. Smith.

Additional survivors are children Patrick, Jr, Lynn Peacock (Mark), and Laura Gurney (Rick). Grandchildren Kathryn Edmonds (Ty), Mark Peacock (Katherine), Ellen Peacock, Melissa Cassell (Andrew), Preston Lariscy, Chip Fulmer (Kim), and Brittney Fulmer (Blake Matthews). Great- grandchildren Champ Edmonds, Hadley Kate...

Apr 24, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 24, 2025, Mrs. Cynthia McDaniel Tinsley, 65, loving wife of Jeffery Tinsley, for over 45 years.

Cindy was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She loved children and taught pre-school at First Baptist Church of Evans, and other private religious schools in Augusta and Hilton Head Island. She was also very involved with...