Obituaries

Aug 20, 2024

Augusta, GA – Went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Mr. Larry Arthur Bivins, 86, husband of Mrs. Sue Helen McLemore Bivins, was born and reared in Middle Georgia. He lived most of his adult life in Augusta. 

Mr. Bivins served honorably in the U.S. Marines. He married his high school sweetheart on August 15,...

Aug 19, 2024

Augusta, GA – Ralph Lilbern Latta (a.k.a. Uncle), beloved husband to Ruth Pilgrim Latta and loving, son, brother, and cousin, entered into rest on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the age of 92.

 Ralph was born in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Jones and Margaret Latta. He was the son of a sharecropper who knew the values of hard work, resilience,...

Aug 19, 2024

Anita Burns Heath passed away on August 19, 2024. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home with her family in Evans, GA. She had been dealing with an extended illness.

Anita was born in Augusta, GA on March 10, 1948. She primarily lived in Augusta while growing up and graduated from Richmond Academy High School in 1966. She...

Aug 18, 2024

Augusta, GA – Catherine Elizabeth Mulherin, 94, loving wife of 34 years to the late Patrick Rice Mulherin, entered into rest Sunday, August 18, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Georgia, Elizabeth was born to the late Marvin and Eleanor Parrish. As a result of her late husband’s sports announcing career, she was an avid sports fan. She was a charter member...

Aug 18, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024, Ivana Faux, 81, loving wife of 60 years to Jack Faux. 

Born in Padua, Italy, Ivana was the daughter of the late Matteo and Elizabeta Lucca. She was a loving wife and mother, and was affectionately known as “Nonna” to her grandchildren. 

Ivana had been loved very much by her family....

Aug 17, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 17, 2024, Mr. John Jeffery “Jeff” Carroll, 74, loving husband of 50 years to Rhonda Kerby Carroll.

Jeff was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming but called Augusta home for 71 years. He attended Tubman Junior High, was a 1968 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and attended Augusta College. Jeff was a...

Aug 17, 2024

 Martinez, GA - Began her greatest journey on Saturday, August 17, 2024, Mrs. Mary Ethel Atwood, 93, loving wife of Hubert Kenneth Atwood.

Mary was a member of Pineview Baptist Church and was a charter member of West Acres Baptist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, church hostess, and church caterer for over 50 years. She had a servant’s heart,...

Aug 15, 2024

Long time Augusta University Professor, Dr. Ralph H. Walker, 94, loving husband of Monica Vasters Walker, peacefully entered into eternal rest on August 15,2024 at Brandon Wilde Pavilion, Evans, GA.

Ralph was born in Slippery Rock, PA to Grace nee Humphrey and Ralph E. Walker. Ralph served in the USAF during the Korean Conflict. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees...

Aug 14, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Mr. James Edward Dickey, 80, loving husband of 35 years to Betty Hargett Dickey.

James was born in Millen, GA, but grew up in St. Marys, GA. He was a graduate of Camden County High School. He worked at Gilman Paper Mill, until he enlisted in the United States Airforce...

Aug 13, 2024

Fay H. Williams, age 90 of Grovetown, GA, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister went to join her Lord and Savior on Tuesday August 13, 2024.

Fay grew up in the Boaz, Attalla, Alabama area. She married the love of her life in 1951. She and her husband Charles relocated to Augusta when Charles was stationed at Fort Gordon....

Aug 12, 2024

North Augusta, SC – Mr. John Larry Broyles passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 12, 2024. 

He is survived by his loving wife: Mrs. Youla Henson Broyles; his children: Lora B. Bollinger (Don) and John E. Broyles II (Susan); grandchildren: Christopher D. Bollinger, Alden J. Broyles and Andrew K. Broyles. He was predeceased by his parents Ed Broyles and...

Aug 11, 2024

Martinez, GA – Mr. Theodore "Ted" P. Klein, 83, went to his heavenly home Sunday morning, August 11, 2024. 

Ted was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He was drafted into the Army and was stationed at Fort Gordon, GA. After serving in the Army, Ted worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years, retiring as Postmaster of the North Augusta,...

Aug 10, 2024

Modoc, SC – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024, Mrs. Hazel Prescott Dewberry, 90, wife of the late Mr. Hilsman “Hickey” Dewberry.

Hazel was born in Colliers, South Carolina. She worked her way up in banking starting at Georgia Railroad Bank, Wachovia, Wells Fargo and retiring after 40 years from First Union, where she was a Vice President. Hazel...

Aug 10, 2024

Augusta, Georgia – Shirley Darby, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, with her loving husband, Carl Darby, of 71 years by her side.

Shirley was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia, known for her upbeat personality, kindness, and lifelong passion for dance and aerobics. She was heavily involved in these activities throughout her life. Shirley was also a...

Aug 9, 2024

Gilbert (Gil) John Nedwick, 84, passed away peacefully, on August 9th, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. 

Gil was born on July 25th, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents, John and Alice Nedwick. He attended Saint Peter and Paul Catholic grade school and graduated from Blue Island High School in Illinois. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education, attending Perdue University and Ball...

Aug 6, 2024

Aug 6, 2024

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Martha “Diane” Bold, 69, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday evening, August 6th, after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of 53 years to Mr. William C. “Bill” Bold.

Diane was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She spent her life being a dedicated and trusted caregiver. Diane was a...

Aug 6, 2024

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Mrs. Cynthia “Cindy” Scallions Aslaner, 64, loving wife of Mr. Kemal I. Aslaner.

Cindy was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She lived in the Augusta area for 34 years. Cindy worked as a bookkeeper but spent more of her time as a stay-at-home nana. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafts,...

Aug 4, 2024

Appling, GA – Thomas Seals Martin, 79, loving husband of Judy Mills Martin entered into rest on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. 

Tommy was a native of Columbia County and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He loved horses, and enjoyed trail riding. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He and his wife also liked...

Aug 3, 2024

Gary Dean Porterfield, 81, of Evans, Ga, was welcomed home by his heavenly Father on Saturday, August 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

 Gary was born the eldest son of Ralph and Audrey Porterfield in 1942, in Barnesville, Ohio. He graduated from Worthington High School and then went on to earn a BS in Biology at Ohio State University.

 Coaching and...