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Albert Ciccarello
Aug 3, 2024
Albert Ciccarello “Al”, 94, went to be with Jesus shortly after noon on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Kettering Health, Miamisburg, OH after almost six months of on and off illness.
Al was born in Tampa, FL and grew up in New York City, where he graduated from Stuyvesant High School. He served in the Army for two years, which took...
Dr. Theodore "Ted" Burdette Walton, Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
Dr. Theodore (“Ted”) Burdette Walton Jr., 83, died suddenly on August 1, 2024 at home in Grovetown, GA, formerly of Oxford, MI.
Ted was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 22, 1940, to Theodore B. Walton Sr. and Margaret Pahl. As a young boy, he enjoyed visiting the family orchard, and hunting in the woods. He had a special bike for...
Dr. Allen J. Dennis, Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
Augusta, GA – Allen Johnson Dennis, Jr., M.D., “Jay” to all who knew him, passed away peacefully at the age of eighty-nine on Thursday August 1st, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. Jay was born on February 5th, 1935, in Macon, Georgia to Norwood Robson and Allen Johnson Dennis.
He graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1953. He attended Rice University in...
Douglas "Doug" F. Coleman, Jr.
Jul 31, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Mr. Douglas Fleming Coleman, Jr., 86.
Doug was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Doug attended the University of Tennessee. He was in the hotel business for 20 years. After retiring he opened his own business in cleaning and restoration with locations in...
Louise Pund Miller
Jul 30, 2024
Augusta, GA – Louise Miller (or “Weesa” as she was affectionately known to many) went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She died at home with immediate family and loving caregivers by her side.
Louise was born and raised in Augusta, attended the Academy of Richmond County, and graduated from UGA in 1960. Post graduation, she traveled...
Laura Jeanette Playford
Jul 27, 2024
North Augusta, SC – Laura Jeanette Nash Playford entered into rest on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in North Augusta, South Carolina after a lengthy illness. Jeanette was born December 13, 1931 in Tignall, Georgia to the late Brozier Manassah Nash and Maybell Justice Nash.
After graduating from Washington High School in Washington, Georgia in 1948, Jeanette attended Montreat College, graduating in...
Wendell Gibson
Jul 26, 2024
Augusta, GA – It is with deep sorrow and much love the family of Mr. Wendell Marshall Gibson, 70, loving husband of Elizabeth Atwood Gibson, announces his passing on Friday, July 26.
Wendell was raised in Denmark, SC. He was a 1971 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. Wendell was a licensed funeral director in the state of Georgia for...
Richard Keller
Jul 25, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, July 25, 2024, Richard Paul Keller, 84, loving husband of the late Juanita Keller.
Family members include his son: Richard Keller; daughter: Susan Lind: grandchildren: Jason Lind, Jennifer Lind, Jamie Lind, and Chad Lind; and great grandchildren: Jessica Black, Skyler Miller, Levi Miller, and Olivia Lind. In addition to his wife, he is...
Johnnie E. Sammons
Jul 25, 2024
Augusta, GA – Mr. Johnnie Earl Sammons, 79, loving husband of 58 years to Mrs. Sandra Radford Sammons, passed away at home surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and his beloved dog Maggie after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Johnnie was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a graduate of Academy of Richmond County...
Gaylord Hunt
Jul 24, 2024
Gaylord Ralph Hunt, born on March 11, 1933, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in the early morning of July 24, 2024, preceded by his beloved wife Shirley as well as his beloved grandson Hunter Dalton. He leaves behind a younger brother Clayre Mook his wife Mary Beth along with four daughters and their husbands: Sherry and Joe Riner, Debbie and...
Betty Cowan Walker
Jul 22, 2024
Augusta, GA - Entered rest on Monday, July 22, 2024, Mrs. Betty Cowan Walker, wife of the late Stewart Phinizy Walker Jr., and mother of the late Stewart Phinizy Walker III.
Betty is survived by her daughters: Laura Walker Boyd (Joe), Julia Walker Hickman (Mike); grandchildren: Jim Boyd, Elizabeth Shannon (Bryan), Walker Boyd, Virginia Boyd, Brooks Duncan (Jeremy), Sarah Daniel, Corey...
Benita "Nita" C. McLeroy
Jul 22, 2024
Lincolnton, Ga--Entered into rest on Monday, July 22, 2024, Benita "Nita" C. McLeroy, 69, wife of Ruben McLeroy.
Nita was born in Salisbury, North Carolina but lived in several places before graduating from George P. Butler High School Class of 1972. Nita and Ruben began their married life in Augusta, Georgia and later moved to Ft. Meade, FL, before retiring to...
Arlie E. Fiveash, M.D.
Jul 22, 2024
Arlie Eugene Fiveash, M.D. died at home on July 22, 2024 at the age of 85 after many years of failing health.
Arlie was born on September 11,1938 to Arlie Eugene Fiveash, Sr. and Helen Britt Fiveash. He attended Glynn Academy High School and Emory University, followed by medical school at the Medical College of Georgia where he obtained his M.D....
Evelyn A. Ackerman
Jul 21, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, July 21, age 101.
Evelyn was born in Grand Forks, ND on September 18, 1922. She graduated from Thompson High School. She grew up when times were tougher and so were the people. All her family members worked diligently on their family farm with no electricity or hot water, and field work and...
J. William Holden, Jr. D.D.S.
Jul 19, 2024
Dr. J. William (Bill) Holden, Jr. passed away on July 19, 2024. Dr. Holden was the son of J. W. Holden, Sr. and Eleanor Reeves Holden. He was born in Augusta, Georgia, on July 27, 1934. He was of the Methodist faith. He was educated at William Robinson Grammar School and graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1951...
Myra Mendaros Calzado-Norman
Jul 18, 2024
Augusta, GA – Myra Calzado-Norman, 56, loving wife of Gregory Norman, entered into rest on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Myra was born in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, Philippines and moved to the United States in 1991. She has lived in Augusta, GA for 24 years. She was a registered nurse for over 30 years and worked at Augusta University Medical Center...
Robert E. Spears, Jr.
Jul 18, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into the rest of his Lord Jesus on Thursday, July 18, 2024: Robert E. Spears, Jr., 95, husband of Kathryn Lively Spears. Born September 21, 1928, in Roanoke, VA to Robert E. Spears and Mary Moomaw Spears.
Children: Michael J. Spears and Robert E. Spears, III, (Jenny Christopher) of Greenville, SC. Grandchildren: Tony Spears, David Spears, Nick...
Jane Stephens O'Donnell
Jul 17, 2024
Jane Stephens O'Donnell was born July 15, 1952, and passed away on July 17, 2024, at 12:48 PM in the Eisenhower Army Medical Center on Fort Eisenhower. She spent her life helping others, whether friends, family, neighbors, or community members.
She is survived by her husband Fleming Ware, daughter Buffy Hendricks (Lee), granddaughter Savannah Hendricks Brooks, her husband Nathan Brooks, great...
Herbert L. Ellis, Jr.
Jul 17, 2024
Herbert L. Ellis, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, at his home in Augusta, GA with his loving wife, Judy Parkman Ellis of fifty-six years by his side.
He was born on July 31,1946 in Washington, GA to Herbert L. Ellis and Anne Williamson Ellis. Herb was raised in Jacksonville, FL, where he graduated from Robert E. Lee...
Luther T. Woodward
Jul 16, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Luther Thomas Woodward, 75, husband of Wendy Paterson Woodward.
Luther was born in Darlington, South Carolina. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Luther then worked for Boddie Noell Enterprises as Regional Director of Operations. One of his favorite pastimes was working in the yard and spending time...
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