Obituaries

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...

Feb 13, 2024

Cameron “Ryan” Paquette was born on August 11, 1980 in Augusta, Ga. He spent his life in the Augusta, Ga area. He was a 1999 graduate of Greenbrier High School where he was a star football and baseball player for the Greenbrier Wolfpack. He was the founder of Tile Pro, a successful tile installation company  that has grown into one...

Feb 13, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Thelma Hair James, 84, wife of the late Thomas Franklin James.

 

Thelmas was a native of Augusta, Georgia. She was a member of Mize Memorial Methodist Church. Thelma was a loving and devoted wife, mother and Nanny. Her passion was taking care of her family foremost and many other children...

Feb 12, 2024

Entered into rest on Monday, February 12, 2024, Ralph Douglas Gay, Jr., 87, loving husband of 58 years to Anna Faye Gay.Ralph was born in Gough, GA. He was a member of Liberty Methodist Church in Hephzibah, GA. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.Family members in addition to his wife include his children: Chris Gay...

Feb 11, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on February 11, 2024, Mr. Jimmy Beazley, 79, loving husband of 53 years to Elizabeth Lee Beazley. 



Jimmy was born on February 13, 1944 in Millen, GA but spent most of his life in Augusta. He was a 1962 graduate of The Academy of Richmond County and a graduate of Augusta College. He was a...

Feb 10, 2024

Surrounded by the love of her family, Lurla Ann (Griffith) Mayne, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Born in Peoria, IL to Louise and Joseph Griffith, Lurla was raised in a loving environment where she learned to demonstrate compassion for those in need. She carried this lesson throughout her life, always seeking to help others and bring justice...

Feb 10, 2024

Lorna Ann Young, 89, of Augusta Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 10, 2024 surrounded by her family. 

 

Born on March 22, 1934, in Omaha Nebraska. She was the daughter of the late Gregory and Gail Schumacher. A woman of great faith, she was a devoted member of St. Mary On The Hill Catholic church and attended daily mass most...

Feb 9, 2024

Betty Sherrer Smith

 

Martinez, GA – Betty Sherrer Smith, 72, entered into rest on Friday, February 9, 2024.

 

Betty is preceded in death by her loving husband, CSM Scotty Ray Smith, her parents, Claude and Mabel Sherrer, and her siblings, Norma Combs and Allen Sherrer.

 

Betty’s legacy is carried forward by her devoted sons, Dallas Richardson (Sarah Jane) Smith and Thomas Darryl Smith....

Feb 8, 2024

Eleanor A. Manfredi passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, at the age of 97, surrounded by family. Eleanor was born in East Rochester, NY on June 10, 1926.  She was the daughter of Anthony and Amata Morono. Eleanor had many fond memories of living in East Rochester including working for Kodak and meeting her husband, William (Bill) F. Manfredi....

Feb 8, 2024

Harlem, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, February 8, 2024, Todd Lamar Dudley, 55.

 

Todd was a loving Son, Father, Grandfather, and Brother. He will be missed by many. Todd was one of the most caring and giving man there was. His favorite past time was dirt late model racing, and hanging out with his buddy Drew. His absolute favorite...

Feb 8, 2024

Appling, GA – Went to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 8, 2024, Charlotte Wren Duffie, 6 months amazing and loved daughter of Stevie and Amanda Duffie. 

 

Charlotte Wren was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 6, 2023, weighing only 1lb. 3oz. and grew to be 9lbs. 1oz. She was a fighter and fought against all odds. At a month old,...

Feb 8, 2024

Terrence Leo "Terry " Wick, 77, was a caring father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He passed away at home on Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born November 1, 1946 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to the late Roland T. Wick and Esther M. Lafontaine Wick.

 

Terry is survived by son, Daniel Cody Wick and wife, Haley; daughter, Helen Marie...