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J. Fleming Norvell
Sep 10, 2023
J. Fleming Norvell
Augusta, GA - With great sadness and appreciation for a life well-lived, the family of J. Fleming Norvell announce his passing on September 10, 2023. A resident of Augusta, GA and Sea Island, GA, he was born on September 5, 1932, the youngest child of Mary Hamilton Norvell and Thomas Edwin Norvell. He was a...
Fallon Nicole Colon
Sep 10, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, Mrs. Fallon Nicole Colon, 40, loving wife of Jose Colon.
Fallon was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed reading, the beach and Disney. She especially loved spending time with her husband, Jose, and her children.
Family members, in addition to her husband, include...
Douglas H. Bell
Sep 8, 2023
Dearing, GA - Douglas Bell, 69, of Dearing, Georgia died Friday, September 8, 2023, at Piedmont Augusta Hospital after a two-year battle with cancer.
Doug was born December 22, 1953, in Albermarle, North Carolina, the son of John Caswell Bell, Jr. and Peggy Bell. A graduate of North Stanley High School and United Electronic Institute, he worked as an...
Sherry Fuller Crain
Sep 6, 2023
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Sherry Fuller Crain, 55, loving mother to Steven Crain II.
Sherry was a lifelong resident of Hephzibah, Georgia. She was a 1985 graduate of Hephzibah High School and was a member of Open Door Baptist Church. Sherry worked as a dispatcher for 17 years with Augusta Utilities. She was...
Benjamin Tompkins
Sep 5, 2023
Benjamin “Ben” Jones Tompkins passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The family will receive guests prior to the memorial service in the gathering area, beginning at 10 am on Saturday, September 30th at Trinity on the Hill Church. The service will begin at 11:00 am. in the chapel of Trinity on the Hill....
Robert (Bob) Emmett McCrary, Jr.
Sep 4, 2023
Augusta, GA - Mr. Robert Emmett McCrary, Jr. died on Monday, September 4, 2023. The memorial funeral Mass will be on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Ross celebrant. The family will receive friends at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Home, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907 on...
Barbara Frantom
Sep 3, 2023
Barbara Jean Parrino Frantom passed away on September 3, 2023. Barbara was born on August 15, 1949 in Monroe, Louisiana to Baustiana (Bessie) Nola Parrino and Frank J. Parrino, Sr. She attended Neville High School and Louisiana State University, and married the love of her life, Calvert Samuel Frantom (Sam), in 1969. Together they had three sons. The family moved...
Joy Hendrix
Sep 3, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 3, 2023, Mrs. Joy Ann Hendrix, 80, loving wife of 54 years to the late William L. “Bill” Hendrix. Joy was a native of Geneva, AL but has spent most of her life in Augusta. She was a member of Riverview Church. She was an excellent cook, had a green thumb...
Stephen H. Crane
Sep 3, 2023
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 3, 2023, Mr. Stephen Hancock Crane, 78, loving husband of 27 years to Mrs. Maria Ledford Crane. Stephen was born and raised in Washington, DC until he joined the Marine Corps. As an officer, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He had several different jobs before he got a...
Jewel G. Whitten
Sep 3, 2023
Augusta, GA – Jewell G. Whitten, wife of the late Retired Major Carson D. Whitten, Jr., passed away peacefully Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was 98 years old. Jewel was born July 9, 1925, in Birmingham, Alabama and was the daughter of Charles F. Glazner, Sr. and Estelle Mae Glazner. She met her husband on a blind date, and they...
Shelia Rae Baker
Sep 3, 2023
Shelia Rae Baker, a devoted Christian and beloved mother, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and service. Her life was a testament to the power of faith, evident in her unwavering trust in God through every circumstance. Ms. Baker, a resident of North Augusta, SC, was born in Baltimore, MD on March...
Richard Fishel
Sep 3, 2023
Hephzibah, GA – Mr. Richard Fishel, 74, loving husband of 50 years to Barbara Fishel was welcomed home by his personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his beloved grandchild, Stephen Michael Fishel, who he is now reunited with and rejoicing in heaven with...
Tonney Lee Young
Sep 2, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 2, 2023, Mr. Tonney Lee Young, 75, loving husband of 45 years to Michel Young. Tonney was born and raised in Fulton, MS. He graduated and was a loyal fan of the Mississippi State University Bulldogs. He enjoyed fishing and classic cars. He was very passionate and was committed to whatever...
Shannon Fritsche
Sep 1, 2023
Following a valiant 6-year battle with colon cancer, Shannon Snowdy Fritsche entered eternal rest on Friday, September 1, 2023. She is survived by her husband and soul mate, Adam R. Fritsche, parents, Pamela and Harry Snowdy, in-laws, Joan and Lowell Fritsche and sister-in-law Melissa Fritsche.
Upon graduation from Lakeside High School, Shannon continued her education and received...
Wanda Jane Ikerd
Sep 1, 2023
Martinez, GA. - Entered into rest on Friday, September 1, 2023. Wanda Jane Ikerd Wanda Jane Ikerd lived her life for God, family, and friends. Her faith now traded for sight; she is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Wanda was a woman of many talents. She loved being a beautician for many years and also enjoyed doing...
Bobbie Olivero
Sep 1, 2023
Augusta, GA – Bobbie Hasty Olivero, 89, entered into rest Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born to the late Wesley W. and Bertha S. Hasty in Augusta, Georgia. Bobbie graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1952. She married the late Joseph J. Olivero in 1959. She lived in Brooklyn, New York until she returned to Augusta in...
Lee Motlow
Aug 30, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Mr. Lee Williamson Motlow, 63, loving husband of Beverly J. Motlow. Preceded in death by his father, Roy Motlow; mother, Margaret Sumerau Motlow, and uncle, Bob Sumerau. Other family members include his brother: Parks Motlow (Jan); nieces: Merry Glenne Piccolino, Eve Mooney (Bill), Kristen Welch (Tony); sisters-in law: Nikki...
Ajay Singh
Aug 29, 2023
Ajay Singh Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, Ajay Kumar Singh, 49. Ajay was born in Ranchi, Bihar, India until he moved to his present home in Augusta, GA at the age of 11 years old. He excelled at Davidson Fine Arts School and continued his education with a bachelor’s in psychology from Augusta State...
James Allen Glover, Jr.
Aug 28, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, August 28, 2023, James Allen Glover, Jr., 78, husband of Jacquelyn Echols Glover. Allen was a United States Airforce Veteran, serving from 1963 until 1967. He worked as a Conductor for CSX Railroad and predecessor companies from 1967 until 1996. In 2005, he retired from United Transportation Union GO-851 as Vice General...
Nicholas Hagood
Aug 27, 2023
Martinez, GA - Nicholas Allen Hagood, 42, entered into rest Sunday, August 27, 2023. Family members include his mother: Deborah “Debbie” Hagood; sister: Brandi Gruber (Robert); nephew: Scott Halliday; and nieces: Abbie Halliday and Aubrey Gruber. He is preceded in death by his father, Allen D. Hagood. A private service will be held by his family at a later date....
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