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Lynette Audrey Edwards
Mar 25, 2026
Lynette Audrey Edwards, age 102, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, in Martinez, GA. She was born on April 1, 1923, in Cicero, Illinois, to Linda and Calvin Yakley. She lived a long, remarkable life defined by resilience, determination, and love for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Edward Edwards, and her...
Patricia Gleason Morris
Mar 25, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 82.
She is reunited in heaven with her parents Virginia and Julius Gleason, her siblings Virginia Rhodes, Carl Gleason, and Gerald Gleason, as well as beloved family members Edward Ginn, Sandra Gleason, and Aubrey Rhodes Sr.
Pat is remembered as an avid gardener and cook, who was...
Adie Belle Morrison
Mar 24, 2026
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Mrs. Adie Belle Morrison, 91, loving wife of the late Sidney Preston Morrison.
Adie was born in Clarksville, TN to the late William and Flossie Moore. Her family are members of Quest Church.
Family members include her daughters: Kaye Jones (Billy) and Dana Brown (Vince); and sons: Sidney Keith Morrison (Christina) and...
Laurel Ann Tucker
Mar 23, 2026
Laurel Ann Tucker of Augusta, GA passed away peacefully at her home on March 23, 2026 at the age of 70. She was born to the late William “Bill” Tucker and the late Anna Ruth Dodson Tucker on October 19, 1955 at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, WA.
Known to family and friends as “Laurie,” she was raised in Mulberry,...
George Russell Fox
Mar 23, 2026
George Russell Fox, age 93, passed away gently at home on March 23, 2026, surrounded by loving family.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 22 years and mother of four of his children, Rosetta Bailey Fox.
He was also preceded in death by his devoted and cherished wife of 49 years and the mother of his younger daughter,...
Ignatius Harris Sanders, Sr.
Mar 21, 2026
Ignatius Harris Sanders, Sr. passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 75, following complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on September 7, 1950, in Augusta, Georgia, to the late Marion Timothy Sanders, Sr. and Rosa Harris Sanders Creque.
Harris was educated in the Richmond County School System, attending Collins Elementary School, Davidson Junior High School, and...
Mark Watson Sullivan
Mar 21, 2026
Evans, GA – Mr. Mark Watson Sullivan born September 28, 1960 went home to be with his loving Savior on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was the loving husband of 47 years to Robin Miller Sullivan and the loving son of the late C.M. "Jimmie" Sullivan and Barbara Widener Sullivan. He was also the brother of the late Lynn Charles...
Julio Enrique Romero-Mesa
Mar 20, 2026
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Julio Enrique Romero-Mesa, lovingly known as Abuelito, passed peacefully, surrounded by love, after 96 remarkable years of life, devotion, and unwavering commitment to family and faith.
Born in Colombia, Julio lived a life defined by courage, sacrifice, and deep love. In 1952, he met the love of his life, Inés - his “mi...
Dustin Michael Newton
Mar 20, 2026
Entered rest on Friday, March 20, 2026, Mr. Dustin Michael Newton, loving son of Cherie Newton Thompson (Danny), father of Kayden Kyle Newton and brother of Daniel Joseph Newton. He is also survived by his loving cousins: Skyler, Stevie, Gigi and Jamie; grandfather: James Michael Tucker whom he was named after. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Ned...
Betty McCook
Mar 20, 2026
Miss Betty Lanette McCook was born on January 20, 1935 in Ben Hill County, Georgia to Waldo Emerson McCook and Augusta Stokes McCook.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers; Gerald, Charles and William George. Betty attended Georgia Baptist School of Nursing for her LPN and Medical College of Georgia for her Bachelor’s of Nursing. She retired from...
Lerha Thompson
Mar 19, 2026
Lerha Thompson was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose greatest joy was the time she spent surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Desmonda Cervera. She is survived by her son, Corey Gomillion, and his wife, Tammy.
She leaves behind a loving legacy through her grandchildren—Lauren Gomillion Danford, Corey Gomillion II, Tre Gomillion, Alexis Bland,...
Dee Royer-Shaw
Mar 18, 2026
Augusta, GA – Dee Royer-Shaw, originally from Hutchinson, KS, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 83.
Dee played the organ for 30 years at the First Assembly of God in Hutchinson, KS, and she loved playing both the piano and organ. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren – and even shared...
Celeste Rebecca "Becky" Ryan
Mar 17, 2026
Celeste Rebecca "Becky" Ryan was born on June 24,1963 in Shreveport, Louisiana and passed away on March 17, 2026 at the age of 62 in the VA Hospital of Augusta, Georgia.
Becky proudly served her country in the United States Army for 26 years. She entered the Army in 1987 where she became a Medical Laboratory Specialist. She was in the...
Kerry Lee Williams
Mar 17, 2026
Kerry Lee Williams, age 70, of Evans, Georgia, passed away on March 17, 2026.
Kerry was born on May 14, 1955, in Augusta, Georgia, to the late Albert Lester Williams and Mary Belger Williams. He grew up in the Augusta area and went on to attend Georgia Southern University, where he graduated and was a proud member of the Pi Kappa...
Billie Floydine Drake
Mar 16, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, March 16, 2026, Mrs. Billie Floydine Drake, 83, loving wife of the late Joseph “Joe” Leroy Drake.
Mrs. Drake was a lifelong native of Augusta, GA. She was an elegant woman who wore bright colors to match her personality. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was...
Raymond "Ray" F. Bourne
Mar 15, 2026
Augusta, GA – Raymond “Ray” F. Bourne passed away Sunday March 15th, 2026 in the arms of his loving wife to rest in the arms of his creator. Ray was a devoted family man, and he never met a stranger who he could not bring a smile to their face. He came from simple roots in the Viginia mountains where...
James "Jimmy" Stewart Perdue, Sr.
Mar 15, 2026
Martinez, GA – Mr. Jimmy Perdue, Sr., 90, beloved husband of Betty Jean Perdue, entered into rest on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Born June 30, 1935, Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Augusta and a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, an experience he spoke of often and with great pride...
Eleanor Hemstreet Nickles
Mar 14, 2026
Eleanor Hemstreet Nickles died on March 14, 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Eleanor was born on March 22, 1937 in Augusta, Georgia and raised there by her parents, Addie Sue Weltch Hemstreet and Albert Delano Hemstreet. She was the third of three girls and spent her childhood in Augusta, a place that held her heart always.
Eleanor’s family valued education and she thrived...
Kenneth G. Grisko
Mar 12, 2026
Evans, GA – Kenneth (Ken) George Grisko, age 84, died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in the presence of his family.
Ken was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and moved with his parents at 5 years of age to Coronado, California. He graduated from Mar Vista High School in 1962 and also attended San Diego City College. He...
Terence Patrick Whelan
Mar 10, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest at his residence on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Mr. Terence Patrick “Terry” Whelan, 68 of Augusta, GA.
Terry was a native of Savannah and graduated from Benedictine Military School and attended Georgia Southern College. He worked as a Co- Conductor for CSX Railroad. Terry was a loving father and was known for his really big...
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