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Deborah "Debbie" Rice Johnson
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...
C. Ryan Paquette
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...
Thelma Hair James
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...
Ralph Douglas Gay, Jr.
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...
Jimmy Beazley
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...
Lurla Mayne
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...
Lorna Ann Young
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...
Betty Sherrer Smith
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....
Eleanor A. Morono Manfredi
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....
Todd L. Dudley
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...
Charlotte Wren Duffie
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,...
Terry Wick
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...
George L. Godman
Feb 7, 2024
George Lewis Godman
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, George Lewis Godman, 84, loving husband of 46 years to Judy Partridge Godman.
George was born August 30,1939 in Branchville, South Carolina to Freddie and Vera Godman. He was a graduate of Richmond Academy. George was a registered land surveyor in Georgia and South Carolina since 1975, was...
Erleen Rotger
Feb 7, 2024
Erleen Ann Rotger, age 62, entered into rest February 7, 2024. Born August 17, 1961 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Erleen was a resident of Augusta, GA, Grovetown, GA, and most recently Edgefield, SC. Erleen attended Butler High School and Augusta Technical College, working as an oncology nurse for AU Health until her retirement in October of...
David Rhoden
Feb 7, 2024
David Lewis Rhoden
(September 1, 1954-February 7, 2024)
David Lewis Rhoden, 69, of Lincolnton, Georgia passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Born on September 1, 1954, David was one of three children to the late Alvin Goode and Geneva Rhoden.
David was a 1971 graduate of Westside High School. After attending high school, David began his career with...
Polly Back
Feb 7, 2024
Polly A. Back, 90 of Augusta, Georgia died on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She was born September 16, 1933, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She graduated from Happy Valley High School in Johnson City, Tennessee. She worked as a receptionist at Ft. Gordon Credit Union for 14 years until she retired in 2000.
She raised three generations and was an excellent...
Tobey S. Manton
Feb 6, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 16, 2024, Mrs. Tobey S. Manton, 81, wife of John (“Jack”) P. Manton, Jr. Tobey grew up in Key West, Florida, and resided in Martinez. Tobey spent most of her adulthood in Northern Virginia, where she was involved in several ventures, from the hotel industry to being one of the top...
Elaine Evans
Feb 6, 2024
Mary “Elaine” Thigpen Evans, 81 of Greenville, SC passed away peacefully at home with her beloved Bridges by her side Tuesday afternoon, February 6, 2024.
Born March 11, 1942, to William Roy Thigpen and Cora Lee Rabun Thigpen in Gibson, GA. She grew up in Augusta, GA and graduated from Richmond Academy in 1960. She married Bridges in July of 1962....
Ralph F. Cauble
Feb 5, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 5, 2024, Ralph Fredrick
Cauble, 85, loving husband of 20 years to Monique Bonifay Cauble.
Ralph was born in Clinton, South Carolina. Ralph joined the Navy in 1957. His early ship duty included a tour of the Mediterranean Sea aboard the USS Saratoga. The rest of his Navy career was spent Teaching and...
SFC Gerald "Jerry" Moore (Ret.)
Feb 4, 2024
Augusta, GA – On Sunday, February 4, 2024, SFC Gerald “Jerry” Moore (Ret.), 82, loving husband of Lora “Millie” Moore, went home to be with the Lord.
Jerry proudly served in the United States Army and worked in civil service at Fort Gordon. He was a Vietnam veteran and recipient of many medals and honors who loved serving his country. Jerry...
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