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Laura Catherine "Cathy" Peeler Gibson
Oct 13, 2023
On Friday October 13, 2023, following an extraordinarily courageous six-year battle with cancer, Cathy Gibson finished her last race as an incomparable winner.
Cathy, a resident of Travelers Rest, SC for the past 18 years, passed away exhibiting the same kind of strength and resolute commitment which she displayed in the half marathons she loved to run. Cathy was...
LTC Jeptha Isaiah "J.I." McNair, Jr.
Oct 13, 2023
Evans, GA – Colonel Jeptha Isaiah “J.I” McNair, Jr., 89, entered into rest Friday, October 13, 2023.
Colonel McNair is the son of the late Jeptha Isaiah McNair, Sr. and the late Willie Bell Huff McNair. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn McNair and their son, Jeptha Isaiah “Jep” McNair III and his wife Sarah McNair, a...
Alfred "Buddy" Freeman Hart, Jr.
Oct 12, 2023
Alfred “Buddy” Hart Jr.
Augusta, GA-Entered into rest on Thursday, October 12, 2023, Alfred Freeman Hart Jr., 81.
Buddy was born in Houston, Texas; he lived in the Augusta area for 70 years and was retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass. Buddy was an avid bowler for the past 70 years and was known as “The Legend” in the...
Jennifer Collins Parel
Oct 11, 2023
Jennifer Collins Parel
Martinez, GA – Jennifer Collins Parel passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Martinez, Georgia on Wednesday evening, October 11, 2023 following surgery.
Jennifer was born in Augusta, Georgia on June 6, 1956. She is survived by her loving and caring husband: Jack; her loyal son: Jason Londino; grandson: Pryor Londino; brother: Mark...
Sue Vidal
Oct 11, 2023
Virginia Sue Vidal, 80, entered into rest Wednesday, October 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Born to James Corley and Mary Mims Corley, she grew up in Burke County where she worshipped with her family at Hopeful Baptist Church and was a graduate of Waynesboro High School.
She married the love of her life, Mac Manual Vidal in September,...
Frederick N. Klippert, M.D.
Oct 8, 2023
Frederick N. Klippert, M.D.
Evans, GA - Dr. Frederick N. Klippert, entered into rest on Sunday, October 8, 2023 after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Fred's beloved wife of 61 years, Julianne Sera Klippert, and his two standard poodles, Peaches and Cocoa, were by his side.
Fred was born in Minerva, Ohio on March 28,...
George Washington "George" "G.W" Sammons
Oct 8, 2023
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, October 8, 2023, George Washington Sammons, 89.
Family members include his wife: Sarah Holliman Sammons; sister: Myrtice Jowers; children: Debbie Pearson and husband Doug and chef Bobby Barton, Irvin Sammons and wife Roberta, Teresa Nalley, Gary Sammons and wife Julie, Cheryl Sellers and husband Terry; eleven grandchildren: Karen...
John Dowdy
Oct 8, 2023
Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Sunday, October 8, 2023, Mr. John Hilbert Dowdy, 84.
He was a man who cherished life, embraced friends, and possessed a heart full of boundless care. He leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and a zest for life that will forever warm the hearts of those who were fortunate enough...
Joseph Sealy, Sr.
Oct 8, 2023
Augusta, GA – Mr. Joseph Charles Sealy, Sr., 62, entered into rest Sunday,
October 8, 2023.
Joseph was a native of Mitchelle County but has lived in Augusta for 37 years. Retired from W.A Bragg as a Sales Associate. Joey loved NSCAR, fishing, cars, his truck, and his sweetheart Cindy. Every Saturday he could be heard cheering for his...
Clifford Dean Netherton
Oct 7, 2023
Clifford Dean Netherton
Augusta, GA – Clifford Dean Netherton entered into rest on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the age of 76. Dean fought a 23 year long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in Coalinga, California, Dean grew up in Bakersfield, California. He proudly served for 23 years in the United States Army and completed 3 tours of...
Russell Foss
Oct 6, 2023
Augusta, GA – Russell Lester Foss, 57, entered into eternal rest Friday, October 6, 2023 in his hometown of Augusta, Georgia.
Russell attended high school at Richmond Academy and played on the varsity football team. He made local news when he rescued an abandoned dog from the grounds at ARC. Russell graduated from the Aviation Program at Delta...
Eva Leighton Mathews
Oct 6, 2023
Our vibrant, full of life, precious daughter Eva Leighton Mathews passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 6, 2023.
Eva means giver of life, to breathe life, beloved. Eva’s gentle spirit was evident to all who encountered her. In the short time we were allowed to have her, she lived every definition of her name. She was our light and our...
Margaret "Meg" Regan Whitfield
Oct 4, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Meg Whitfield, 67, was born in Munich, Germany. She was the oldest of 10 children born to John and Margaret Regan. Being the firstborn of such a large family, she embraced being the eldest by lovingly nurturing and caring for her younger siblings. A graduate...
James D. Batten
Oct 4, 2023
James D. Batten
North Augusta, SC - Mr. James D. Batten entered into rest on October 4, 2023, peacefully at home.
James was born December 7, 1949, in Charleston, SC to the late Bobby Batten and Kathyrn Batten. James retired from the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local No. 92 after over 25...
Wallace L. Slater
Oct 2, 2023
Wallace L. Slater
Augusta, GA - Wallace Lester Slater died peacefully at home on October 2, 2023 in Evans, Georgia at the age of 80.
Wallace is survived by his wife of 58 years whom he adored: Patricia Ann (Allen) Slater; two sons: Brian Wallace Slater (Emma) and Kurt Hunter Slater (Christy); two grandchildren: Graeme Wallace Slater and...
Elizabeth Norvell Sherrill
Oct 1, 2023
Elizabeth Norvell Sherrill
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, October 1, 2023, Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Norvell Sherrill, 90, loving wife of the late William S. Sherrill, Jr.
Betty was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a graduate of Tubman High School for Girls in 1950 and Huntingdon College in 1954. She grew...
Loretta F. Moore
Sep 30, 2023
Evans, GA – Ms. Loretta F. Moore, 76, entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her home, in Evans, GA.
Loretta was born October 31, 1946 in Albany, New York to Joseph and Mary (Sanferraro) Ferrigno. Later, her family relocated to Catonsville, Maryland, where she graduated from Catonsville Senior High School. After graduation, she attended Baltimore City Studio...
Jacquelyn R. "Jackie" Andrews
Sep 26, 2023
Augusta, GA – Jacquelyn Rountree Andrews entered into rest on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
An Augusta native, Jackie was born during the Great Depression and spent her early years in the family home on Telfair Street in Olde Town. She graduated from Tubman High School for Girls and then attended Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, earning her baccalaureate in...
Phyllis H. Campbell
Sep 26, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Mrs. Phyllis Hanson Campbell, 80, loving wife of 60 years to Mr. Jerry L. Campbell.
Phyllis was a long-time member of Pineview Baptist Church. She worked part-time as a bookkeeper for A.C. Proctor Paint and Body Shop, where she considered everyone as family. Phyllis loved playing bingo and...
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