Obituaries

Feb 23, 2024

Christian Jean Barnes 59, Mother of Leila Cullars and Thomas Barnes and beloved daughter of James Toth Sr. and Jean Toth, entered into rest Friday February 23rd. She was known for affecting the lives of others positively and guiding many to a relationship with God. Many remember her for her vibrant and positive spirit. As a mother she loved unconditionally...

Feb 22, 2024

Linda Lee Wilcox, 73 of Augusta, GA born October 28, 1950, entered into rest peacefully on February 22, 2024.  Proceeded in her death by her grandmother who raised her, Ruth Rose.  Survived by her husband of 40 years Peter Wilcox, children Tony Rose (Andrea), Jenny Wilcox, Ashley Crouch (Jake), Jackson Wilcox, Dailee Wilcox, her stepdaughters Chris Huffman (Chip), Mary Norton...

Feb 21, 2024

Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Timothy Paul Kindberg, Sr., 68.

Family members include his loving wife: Connie Kindberg; children: Timothy P. Kindberg, Jr. (Crystal), Amber Tillmon (Darian): stepchildren: Christopher Mattox (Maria), Cassie Mattox (Shane Dement); grandchildren: Gage Kindberg, Autumn Kindberg, Jayce Kindberg, Darian Tillmon, Jr., Aiden Tillmon, Skylar Tillmon, Hayleigh Mattox, Sophia Mattox, Noah Dement, Amir Mendez, Ale...

Feb 21, 2024

Carole Ann Meek (née Major) peacefully passed away on February 21, 2024, following a valiant two-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Carole is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Gordon E. Meek II, of Evans, GA; her son, Gordon E. Meek III (Tres), and daughter-in-law, Eve M. Meek, of Virginia Beach, VA; daughter,...

Feb 20, 2024

Sally Atkinson Fisher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on August 18, 1939, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Henry Atkinson and Sallie H. Atkinson.

She is survived by her devoted husband and partner of 62 years, Robert Fisher; her two daughters Lynn Fisher and Catherine (Roger) Headley;...

Feb 20, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Mrs. Susan Hooper Beckham, 82, loving wife of the late Robert “Bob” Culp Beckham. 

 

Susan was a native of Nashua, NH and enjoyed the nature and lakes of the Northeast. She moved to Darien, CT and graduated from Darien High School. After high school, she attended the Vesper George School of...

Feb 19, 2024

Martinez, GA – Janice Marie Brehm, beloved wife of Justin Brehm entered into rest Monday, February 19th, 2024 at the age of 79. She was the daughter of the late Carson Bryan and Ruth Bryan. 

 

In addition to her husband, Janice is survived by her grandchildren: Jonathan Santiago, Ashley Santiago, Stephen Lewis, and Brandon Lewis, and step-daughter: Cindy Brehm; sister: Kathy...

Feb 19, 2024

Margaret Marie Kiefer, 95, died on 2/19/2024 at home with her loving husband James by her side. She was born on 2/12/1929 in Shiner, TX, the daughter of William Macha and Nora Henkhaus.

Margaret graduated from University of Texas Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Following graduation, she worked as a schoolteacher in Texas, Indiana, and Minnesota until she...

Feb 19, 2024

          Evans, GA - Mrs. Anita Taylor Geer, 93, died Monday, February 19, 2024 at her home at Brandon Wilde after a brief illness with her husband of 67 years, H. Calvin Geer, by her side. 

          A native of Arlington, Massachusetts she was born December 21, 1930 the daughter of the late...

Feb 19, 2024

Feb 18, 2024

Augusta, GA – Retired Sergeant First Class Johnnie M. Jones, Jr., 75, entered into rest peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Eisenhower Georgia on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Johnnie was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War (1969-1970) and actively served his country for 22 years in the United States Army. 

 

Johnnie Milton Jones, Jr. was born October 21,...

Feb 17, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, February 17, 2024, Retired Officer John Mark Pencille Sr., age 59.

 

John was born November 11, 1964, in Lockport, New York to the late John Bismark Pencille and Elizabeth Ann Ruschmann Pencille.  The second oldest of six children, John was a graduate of Lockport Senior High School and later attended Niagara Community College.  He...

Feb 17, 2024

Charles (“Chuck”) Philip Heywood, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on February 17, 2024, after a long illness.Chuck was born in Utica, NY, on January 26, 1942, to Dr. James Soper Heywood and Mary Louise Goldsmith. He attended Williams College (Class of ’64) and, later, the University of Minnesota for graduate school, where he met Sandra Lupton Swain, whom he married....

Feb 17, 2024

Jim has entered into rest peacefully early morning on February 17th, 2024 after a battle with cancer.

 

James “Jim” as known to family and friends was born to parents of Sue Ann Edwards and Melvin Lee Busler on July 5th, 1961 and the first born of four siblings and stepbrother to two siblings. Jim was born in North Hollywood, CA and...

Feb 16, 2024

Feb 15, 2024

Bobby Ray Bishop, beloved son of Sudie Ann Beckworth and Ira Oliver “Doc” Bishop, was born on January 6th, 1942 in Emanuel County, Georgia. Bobby passed away peacefully on February 15th, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones and in the comfort of his own home.

 

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his home church, Martinez Baptist Church,...

Feb 15, 2024

Gloria Swann Bullard was born April 26, 1935, in Cuthbert, Ga.  She passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024.  She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 66 years, James Roger Bullard M.D., her daughters Paige Bullard-Johnson and Barbara Bullard Hawkins (Jeff), granddaughter Sophie Bullard-Guerrero, and grandson William Henry Hawkins. Gloria was predeceased by her father, Aubrey Norton...

Feb 15, 2024

Marguerite Philpot Thompson, 85, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, at Givens Estates in Asheville, NC. Marguerite was born on December 10, 1938, in Augusta, GA to Mae Bowles Philpot and William Kuhlke Philpot. She grew up in Augusta and attended Richmond Academy, Mary Washington and The University of Georgia. She, later, received a master’s degree in education at Augusta...

Feb 14, 2024

Donald Jerome Booth (Born; May 15, 1938)

Affectionately known to all as Jerry, dad, pops, gramps and grandpa. A gentle giant loved by all. Giving a smile to everyone who approached him, as well as a jokingly hard time to those he held closest to him. Donald Jerome Booth, 85, of Augusta, Georgia, died on February 14, 2024.

 

He was born in...

Feb 13, 2024

Augusta, GA - Deborah “Debbie” Ellen Rice Johnson passed away on February 13, 2024, at the age of 67 in Augusta, Georgia, following an extended illness. 

 

Debbie grew up in a military family as the daughter of Sgt. Joseph Leon Rice and Roselee “June“ Cagle Rice, who both preceded her in death. She was born on April 19, 1956 in Rapid...