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Doris Burnham
May 13, 2023
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, May 13, 2023, Mrs. Doris Lane Burnham, 94, loving wife of the late Sherman C. Burnham, Jr. Doris worked as a registered nurse and hospital volunteer for many years and was a world traveler. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, she was a long-time resident...
Clifford Royal
May 13, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, May 13, 2023, Mr. Clifford Ellis Royal, 80, loving husband of 50 years to Margaret Royal. Clifford was a member of Miracle Baptist Church. He graduated from Victory Baptist College and was a chaplain for 20 years, retiring from Transport for Christ as lead chaplain. He had a keen sense of humor...
Catherine Morton
May 12, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 12, 2023, Catherine Deal Morton, 73. Cathy was born in Thomasville, Georgia. She graduated from high school in Dublin and from Georgia College in Milledgeville. Cathy lived in Spokane, Washington, Gray, Georgia and Augusta. She was very talented, outgoing, creative, adventurous, and fun loving with a great sense of humor. She...
Tillie Lazio
May 12, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 12, 2023, Mrs. Matilda “Tillie” Katherine Lazio, 98, loving wife of the late Michael J. Lazio. Born and raised in Geneva, NY, Tillie was a dedicated mother and loving wife. Her love of family was an important part of her life. She was an adventurous, amazing, beautiful, gracious, generous, independent, kind,...
Beverly Dozier Brashear
May 10, 2023
Augusta, GA — Beverly Dozier Brashear entered into rest Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the age of 95. Beverly was born on November 9, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph Hunt Dozier and Mildred Cowles Dozier; her beloved husband of almost 50 years, Goldman T. “Brash” Brashear; and her sister, Lois Dozier Harrison. Beverly moved...
Jerry Young
May 10, 2023
Jerry Young Augusta, GA – Entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Mr. Jerrold Alan Young, 76, loving husband of 44 years to Sharon F. Young. Jerry grew up in Long Island, NY and spent the last 50 years in Augusta, GA. He served in the United States Army and was an ordained minister. He was active in West...
Louise Mae Capitosti
May 8, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, May 8, 2023, Mrs. Louise Mae Capitosti, 83, loving wife of 64 years to Donald “Cap” Capitosti. Louise was born in Altoona, PA in 1939. She moved to Augusta, GA in 1962, with her husband “Cap”, as he was in the US Army and stationed at Ft. Gordon. Louise enjoyed children and...
Ronald J. St. Onge
May 8, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, May 8th, 2023, Mr. Ronald James St. Onge, age 89, loving husband of thirty years to Mrs. Maryan Doris St. Onge. Ron was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Augusta in 1983. He worked at Plant Vogtle as a plant manager, and for thirteen years as a building inspector for Columbia...
Barbara Ann Gates
May 6, 2023
Barbara Ann Gates, 73, of Blythe, GA entered into rest on May 6, 2023 at her home. Barbara was born on December 1, 1949 to the late Walter and Myrtle Wortman of Toluca, NC. She married the love of her life Marion “Buddy” Gates on December 24, 1964. Barbara was the glue to the family. Not only a homemaker, she...
Jean Cuiry
May 3, 2023
Martinez, GA - Betty Jean Cuiry, 89, entered into rest peacefully on May 3, 2023 surrounded by family and the caring staff of Marshall Pines Assisted Living. She was born in Grovetown, Ga in 1933 to the late Guy Baxley and Martha Bell Huffman. Jean started working at Ft. Gordon when she was only 17. After 42 years of service,...
Mike K. Gahm
May 2, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Michael Kent Gahm, 60. Mike was born in Emetsburg, Iowa on February 14, 1963, to the late John and Darlene Gahm. At an early age the family moved to Prescott Valley, Arizona where he grew up. Mike was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany and...
Marion Lake Reames, Jr.
May 2, 2023
Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the age of 69. Marion was born in Columbia, SC on June 29, 1953. He lived the majority of his life in Savannah, GA. He worked as the Store Manager at Picker Joe’s Antique Mall & Vintage Market. Marion not only lived in Savannah, he loved Savannah. He loved meeting and...
Frank O. "Ozzie" Byrd Jr.
May 1, 2023
Augusta, GA - Frank Oswald Byrd, Jr, 86, beloved husband of Louise Corley Byrd for sixty-five years entered into rest at his residence Monday, May 1, 2023. Born to Frank O. Byrd Sr. and Bethany Raborn Byrd, he grew up in Augusta and was a graduate of Hephzibah High School. In 1958 he married Louise Corley, and his service in...
Caitlin Harbin Gould
May 1, 2023
Evans, GA – Entered into rest at home on Monday, May 1, 2023, Caitlin Cherie Harbin, 30, loving wife of Cody Gould. She was the precious daughter of Ben and Hope Harbin. Caitlin was a native of Evans. She graduated from Lakeside High School. Caitlin loved life, had a great sense of humor, enjoyed funny movies, and loved to laugh....
Robert Wiggins Sr.
Apr 30, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, April 30, 2023, Mr. Robert Wiggins, Sr., 79, loving husband of Patricia Wiggins. Robert was a native of Miami, FL but has lived in Lincolnton for many years. He owned Wiggins Lawn Care. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Family members, in addition to his wife, include his...
James H. Paschal, Sr.
Apr 30, 2023
James H. Paschal, Sr. Augusta, GA - On April 30, 2023, James Howard Paschal Sr. heard and obeyed the call of his Master to come Home. He was born May 28, 1930, in Winfield, GA, to loving parents, Lloyd L. and Annie Laurie Griffin Paschal. He is survived by his loving wife of seventy-one years, Julia W. Paschal; by two...
David Rees
Apr 28, 2023
David Rees Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, April 28, 2023, Mr. William David Rees, age 85, loving husband of 43 years to Diana Rees. Other family members includes: nieces: Wendy Golob (Joe), Kim Gardner (Mike), Laurie Lukens (Mike), Nephew Larry Rees (Rita); 11 great nieces and nephews and 6 great great nieces and nephews. David was born...
Betty Joyce Wells
Apr 25, 2023
On April 25, 2023, Betty Joyce Wells entered into her final rest at age 86. She is survived by her four daughters (Melvidene Wells, Rita Ellison, Erlene Graham, and Kay Ramsey), as well as five grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and even one great-great-grandchild. Betty loved her family and spending time with them. She gave great hugs, cooked delicious food, and exuded...
Ray Byron Wren
Apr 25, 2023
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Ray Byron Wren, 78, loving husband of 51 years to Ann Swan Wren. Ray was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. He was the founder and current owner of Stitches Unlimited and the prior owner of The Rack and Grill. Ray was a member of Local 150 Pipe and...
Frederick Alan Trest, MD
Apr 25, 2023
Fred Alan Trest, M.D, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 25, 2023. He was the eldest of three children born to Fred Irving Trest and Jeanne Valene Newton Trest on October 27, 1941, in Dothan, AL. He learned the value of hard work and determination from a young age. Dr. Trest graduated as Valedictorian in...
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