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Charles "Griggs" Wheeler
Dec 26, 2022
Charles “Griggs” Wheeler, 91, Captain, US Navy, (Retired), passed away peacefully in Jacksonville, Fl with his family by his side on Monday, December 26, 2022. Charles was raised in Augusta, Georgia, married his high school sweetheart Jane O’Connor at Sacred Heart Church, and after a 24-year career in the Navy, retired to Augusta where Griggs and Jane were longtime parishioners...
Holly Marie Mazur
Dec 26, 2022
Holly Marie Mazur, age 36, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of December 26, 2022 surrounded by her family and close family friends. Preceded in death by her beloved soulmate and fiancé, Adam Michael Frye, her grandfather Roger Duane Ratcliff, her bonus grandfather, Patrick Leeking, and her aunt Sherry Greaves (George). Survived by the greatest joy...
Ann Thigpen Burrum
Dec 25, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, December 25, 2022, Mrs. Ann Thigpen Burrum, 90, loving wife of Charles Burrum. Ann grew up in Avera, raised her family in Wrens, and moved to Augusta in the 70’s where she worked for Piggly Wiggly. She was a member of Lakemont Presbyterian Church Family members, in addition to her husband, include...
Joseph A. Fournier
Dec 25, 2022
With great heartache, we wish to inform you of the death of Joseph Andre Alphonse “Red” Fournier. Died Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Evans, GA at the age of 80. His family includes his wife, Lorinda, his children, Elizabeth, Michael (Kim), Michelle (Cal), and Eva. Joe’s grandchildren are Jessica, Michael, Megan, and Anna. Joe lived in Baltic, Connecticut the son...
The Honorable Herbert William Sams Jr.
Dec 24, 2022
Augusta, GA – The Honorable Herbert William “Bill” Sams, Jr., loving husband of Kimberly Peterson Sams, entered into rest on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Bill was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 4, 1939, to Mr. Herbert William Sams and Mrs. Mary Brooke Sams. He attended Murphy High School, Emory University, and the University of Georgia School of Law. He...
Alice P. Lazenby
Dec 23, 2022
“When the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.” Alice Peters Lazenby, 76, of Evans, Georgia, is now there, in Heaven, proclaiming her love for Jesus. Alice’s name was called by her Lord and Savior and her beloved family members gone to glory before her, at 12:10 a.m. on December 23, 2022. Alice’s family is at peace knowing that...
Florence Chandler
Dec 23, 2022
Augusta, Ga - Entered into rest on Friday, December 23, 2022 at her residence, Mrs. Florence Johannsen Booker Chandler, wife of the late Andy Chandler. Other family members include her daughter: Mary Kathryn Dozier (Tommy); grandchildren: Anne Chandler Dozier, Thomas Dozier and Mason Dozier; brothers: the late Roy Booker, the late Billy Booker. Florence was a native and lifelong resident...
Julian "Ray" Williams
Dec 22, 2022
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, December 22, 2022, Julian “Ray” Williams, 77. Ray was born in Millen, GA. He was a member of Local 150 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union for over 50 years and retired from SRS. Ray enjoyed Golf and worked at the Augusta National during Masters Week for over 20 years, and at Jones Creek...
William Norton
Dec 21, 2022
Augusta, GA – William F. “Bill” Norton, 77, loving husband of 53 years to Virginia Chiapella Norton, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Bill was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He was attending the University of Tennessee and serving as editor of campus paper The Daily Beacon when transfer student...
Jerry Wayne Mattox
Dec 21, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, Mr. Jerry Wayne Mattox, 72, loving husband of 50 years to Mrs. Cheryl Pierce Mattox. Jerry was born in Macon, GA. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served in Vietnam. Jerry was a long-time member of Abilene Baptist Church. He worked at Savannah River Site as radiation control...
Robert David Evans
Dec 20, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Robert David Evans, 85, husband of Susan Lyon Evans. Bob grew up in Savannah, Ga and graduated from Commercial High School. He retired from Bell South/AT&T after 37 years. He served in the US Navy. He was a faithful member of Martinez United Methodist Church and the Hillcreek Men's...
Jesse L. Meadows
Dec 20, 2022
Jesse L. Meadows, 92, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Kentwood Nursing Home. Jesse was born October 08, 1930, in Offerman, GA to Campbell Charles “Jack” and Ella Louise Youngblood Meadows. The family moved to Augusta a few years later. He was a doffer at Enterprise Mill for several years then was hired as a fireman...
Dr. John Thomas Boutwell
Dec 17, 2022
Dr. John Thomas Boutwell, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2022. John was born on October 10, 1930, to the late Hiram Bert Boutwell, Sr. and Elizabeth Harris Boutwell. The youngest of two brothers, John grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, where he attended and graduated from West End High School; he also served as...
Kathryne "Kitty" Fiske Hopkins
Dec 17, 2022
Mrs. Kathryne Fiske Hopkins, 94, beloved wife of the late Calvin Sylvester Hopkins Jr., entered into rest Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born as the last of three children to Julian Francis Fiske Sr. and Kate Edwards Fiske on August 2, 1928, in Augusta, Georgia. Being raised in Augusta, she attended Monte Sano School, Tubman High School, Augusta Junior...
Adam Doss
Dec 17, 2022
Augusta, GA – Adam Joshua Doss, 43, entered into rest on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Adam was born on January 10, 1979, in Wichita, KS. He graduated from Wichita Heights High School in 1997. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Army and graduated from the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA. He served as an active duty Arabic linguist for...
Martha S. Capers
Dec 17, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, December 17, 2022, Mrs. Martha Strickland Capers, 90, wife of the late Mr. Frank W. Capers, Jr. Martha was born in Johnson, SC. she was a graduate of Winthrop College in Rock Hill, SC. She moved to Augusta and began working for the Georgia Railroad. Shortly afterwards, she met the love of...
Angela "Angie" Shields
Dec 16, 2022
Angie Shields Grovetown, GA – Angela “Angie” Lynn Shields, 67, entered into rest Friday, December 16, 2022. Angie loved her family and loved animals, especially her four-legged friends “Buddy” and “Dip”. She had the kindest heart and was the type of person who would give you the shirt off her back. She enjoyed cheering for the Dawgs. Family members include...
Ed Fusselle, Jr.
Dec 16, 2022
Ed Fusselle, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, December 16, 2022, Mr. Edward Geddings Fusselle, Jr., 86, loving husband of Mrs. Samm (Donnie) Powell Fusselle. Ed is also survived by nieces and nephews: Kristen Sparks (Joseph), Judith Paul, Sandra Sandven and Michael Sandven. Ed was born in Louisville, KY but grew up in Augusta. He was a...
William Thomas Kavanagh, Jr.
Dec 16, 2022
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, December 16, 2022, Mr. William Thomas Kavanagh, Jr., 79, loving husband of 34 years to Sylvia Kavanagh. Bill was a devoted member of Wesley United Methodist Church and The Cornerstone Sunday School Class. After a long career in lumber sales, he then retired from Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate. He was a...
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