Obituaries

May 26, 2024

Tennille, GA – Craig William Manfredi (65) passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, in his home after a short battle with lung cancer. 

 

Craig, the son of William and Eleanor Manfredi, was born on July 16, 1958, in Aiken, SC. After graduation from Louisville (GA) High School in 1976, he received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of...

May 25, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, May 25, 2024, Anne McElmurray Matthews, 89, loving wife of the late Rev. Robert G. “Bob” Matthews, Sr.

 

Anne was a native of Augusta, GA. She graduated as the Valedictorian from Hephzibah High School. She wore many hats, from mother and homemaker to administrative assistant for many years. Family was very important to...

May 25, 2024

Augusta, GA –Billy Chance Rooks, 92, loving husband of June Lanier Rooks, peacefully passed away on May 25, 2024, surrounded by family.

 

Bill was born on January 28, 1932, in Metter, Georgia, and is survived by his wife, June Lanier Rooks, Augusta, GA, three daughters, Jane Poston (Cliff) Thomson, GA, Jill Turner (Chad) Canton, GA, and Julie Phelan (Mike) Lake Burton,...

May 24, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 24, 2024, Mr. Walter Louis Ainsworth, 67, loving husband of Pat Ainsworth. 

Walter was a native of Beaumont, TX. He was an avid Atlanta Braves, Dallas Cowboys, and Georgia Bulldogs fan. He was a talented musician and guitar player, and enjoyed golfing. He was a jack of all trades with incredible intellect,...

May 23, 2024

It’s hard to distill down a true force…Rebecca Ramage Cantrell, age 60, of Evans, GA, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at her residence.

 

Rebecca was the second of four daughters to Dr. Thomas and Jane Terry Ramage.  The Ramage girls were close life-long friends, with countless weekend cookouts and family vacations spent together.  Rebecca was a graduate of Augusta University...

May 23, 2024

Robert Allen Kletcke, of Augusta, Georgia peacefully passed away on May 23, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on April 23, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois and is preceded in death by his parents Edwin Allen Kletcke and Regina Stanwich and his sister Marlyn Witt.  He is survived by his wife, Susan Horton Kletcke and two daughters,...

May 23, 2024

Augusta, GA – Robert W. Olson died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 23, 2024. He was 72.

 

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Lt. Col. Warren H. Olson and Julie Lazor Olson. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Katie Wright (David), Emily Thorstad (Kevin), and Andrew Olson (Emma); grandchildren, Camille Wright, Caroline, Elizabeth, and Hays...

May 23, 2024

May 22, 2024

Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his residence, Mr. George Leigh Taramangos.

 

George is survived by his daughter: Alley Taramangos; his sisters: Stephanie Rhodes and Gina Stavredes; and his fiancé: Kim White. He is predeceased by his son: Nicolas Taramangos; and his parents: George and Barbara Taramangos.

 

George was born in Sheffield, Alabama, but lived in Augusta...

May 22, 2024

David Patrick Key, 67, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family after a two-and-a-half-year battle with a rare salivary duct carcinoma.

 

Mr. Key was born in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Davis and Revie Key, and moved to Aiken, SC after his birth.  Mr. Key worked most of his career as a...

May 21, 2024

James Ronald Carte (Ron) (Ronnie), 87, of Martinez, GA known fondly as Pop Pop, Papa and Popal peacefully departed this life on May 21st, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Ron is survived by his wife, Sandra Carte. Other family members include his siblings David Carte (Nancy), Brenda Kubert (Keith), Janet Painter and sister in-law: Suzanne Carte; daughters: Tamie Robinson (Ricky) and...

May 21, 2024

David Merritt Stennis, 76, of Augusta GA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 21, 2024.

 

David received a BS in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University and was the site manager at Plant Vogtle overseeing the building of cooling towers 1 and 2. He later started Stennis Construction and was in business for more than 25 years. 

 

But...

May 21, 2024

 

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Dr. Richard Gayne Kimmel, 78, loving husband of 37 years to Valerie Strom Kimmel.

 

Richard was born in Richmond, Indiana and was raised near Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Wilmington College where he played basketball, ran track and was a member of TDK Fraternity. Richard then attended the University of...

May 20, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, May 20, 2024, Mr. James Panknin Walker, III, 58.

 

Jim was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from Episcopal Day School in Augusta and Christ School in Arden, North Carolina and attended Mercer University.  Jim worked as an insurance agent for a number of years with his father at Cohen Walker Insurance...

May 18, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald Joseph Maus on May 18, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on April 5, 1948, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Ronald was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness that will forever be cherished by those who knew him.

Ronald’s life...

May 18, 2024

Dr. William Joseph Wylie passed away at home during the early morning hours of May 18, 2024. Dr. (Bill) Wylie was born on July 12, 1950, in Augusta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Moffatt Hardeman (Hardt) Wylie, Sr. and Ethal von Poellnitz Wylie and his two older brothers Moffatt Hardeman (Hardy) Wylie, Jr. and Ernest Miller (Teaky) Wylie.

 

Bill is survived...

May 18, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Brandon Wilde, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Hammack, 93, loving wife of 71 years to the late Shurley Hammack. 

Ann was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta and the daughter of the late “Frenchie” and May Clair French. She graduated from Tubman High School. She grew up playing on a...

May 18, 2024

Robert Glenn Pendergraft, 71, entered into rest on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family after a 3-year illness.

 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Chaplain Bob Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. The family will receive...

May 17, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 17, 2024, Mr. James Paul Caldwell, 63, loving husband of the late Tonya Wages Caldwell.

Jim was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He is the son of the late Dr. Joseph and Peggy Caldwell. He was a 1979 graduate of Aquinas High School and attended Augusta College. He was a...

May 17, 2024

Douglas Gordon Brown joined his dad, sister and grandparents in their heavenly home on May 17, 2024. He is the son of Carlene Murphy and Carter Brown. Doug was born in Memphis, TN on July 29, 1964. He and his parents moved to Augusta, his mother’s hometown, in 1972.

 

Doug attended Warren Road, A. Brian Merry and William Robinson Elementary Schools,...