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Elizabeth Bentley Hearn
Jun 14, 2023
Augusta, GA – Elizabeth Hearn (77), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Elizabeth was an amazing mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Spending quality time with her family and friends brought her so much joy, but her highest assignment on this earth was prayer. She enjoyed praying with her friends (also known as the Golden Girls) and ministering...
Harold Lee Benge
Jun 13, 2023
Harold Lee Benge Obituary January 10, 1934 - June 13th, 2023 Mr. Harold Lee Benge entered into eternal rest on June 13th at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Born January 10, 1934 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Bart and Geneva Benge, he moved to Ft. Gordon as a Chaplain’s Assistant in the U.S. Army. Upon the urging of...
Jutta J. Smith
Jun 13, 2023
Jutta J. Smith, wife of the late MSG Henry B. Smith (U.S. Army retired), entered into her rest on June 13, 2023 at Augusta University Hospital. Their children include Pamela Smith Reynolds, Tiffany Smith German, Rev. Craig S. Smith, and grandson Captain Jacob Karl Reynolds of the U.S. Army. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 21, 2023...
Carl Howell "Butch" Hargrove, Jr.
Jun 13, 2023
Carl Howell “Butch” Hargrove, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Carl Howell “Butch” Hargrove, Jr., 81, loving husband of Libby Hargrove for 52 years. Born June 13th, 1942 in Augusta, GA. He attended the Academy of Richmond County and the University of Georgia. As an entrepreneur, he previously owned & operated Alpine Nursery for...
Carol Casella
Jun 12, 2023
Entered into rest on Monday, June 12, 2023, Mrs. Carol Covar Casella. Carol was a native of Edgefield, SC and the daughter of George Pascal Covar and Eleanor Boatwright Covar. She was a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School, class of 1970. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1974. In...
Michael R. Jarrett
Jun 12, 2023
Michael R. Jarrett Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, June 12, 2023, Mr. Michael R. Jarrett, 72, loving husband of 41 years to Diane Jarrett. He is survived by his son: Stephen H. Jarrett (spouse: Carina Alberelli); grandson: Mateo Jarrett; sister: Joanne Paulos; and brothers: Larisey Jarrett (spouse: Anne) and Joseph Zale (fiancée: Patricia). At life’s end he...
George Lever
Jun 11, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, June 11, 2023, Mr. George Gregory Lever, 68, loving and devoted husband of Sharon Lever. George was a member of the Local 150 Plumbers and Steamfitters. He enjoyed fishing, fast cars, spending time with his family, he appreciated all types of music, and had an excellent sense of humor. Affectionately known as...
Patrick "Pat" Kelly
Jun 10, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 10, 2023, Mr. Patrick Stacy Kelly, 66, loving husband of Donnie Kelly. Pat enjoyed fishing and golfing. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Family members, in addition to his wife, include his children: Dustin Kelly, Amber Kelly (Huy Tran), and Russell Kelly; grand dog: Miffy; brothers: Richard Kelly...
Billy Ray Morris
Jun 9, 2023
Martinez, GA – Billy Ray Morris, 67, entered into rest Friday, June 9, 2023. Billy was a loyal Georgia Bulldog, Atlanta Braves, and Atlanta Falcons fan, and he especially enjoyed lake life. He was a fixture at his favorite spot, The Pizza Joint, and he loved all his family there. Billy was affectionately known as “Papa Monk”, he loved his...
Joann S. Finley
Jun 8, 2023
Joann S. Finley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, June 8, 2023, Joann Smith Finley, 62. Joann was born in Mississippi but lived in Augusta for many years. She worked as a hospice nurse at Augusta University. Joann enjoyed drinking tea, eating lasagna, shopping and travelling, especially when she was the driver. She also loved to get her...
Kellett Bentley Taylor
Jun 7, 2023
Kellett Anne Bentley Taylor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Mrs. Kellett Anne Bentley Taylor, wife of Robert Keith Taylor. Kellett was born in and grew up in Augusta, Georgia and had lived in Blue Ridge, Ga for several years. She was a current resident of Grovetown, Ga. She graduated from Augusta Christian Schools and...
Shirley H. Vernon
Jun 6, 2023
Shirley Harper Vernon died on June 6th 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Clifton Harper and DuPont Peeples Harper. Shirley was born on December 20, 1935 in Portsmouth, Virginia and was raised in Martin, South Carolina. She lived most of her life in Augusta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas...
Lucia "Lucy" Esperanza
Jun 5, 2023
Lucy Esperanza Augusta, GA – Born in the Philippines on October 31, 1936. Went to be with the Lord June 5, 2023 in Piedmont Hospital, Augusta GA. She was a Pharmacy graduate in Centro Escolar University Manila Philippines, became Miss Pharmacy in college. Work as Food Chemist, drink Chemist and in MCG Laboratory In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Married to Sol...
Susan Edmunds Genonsalao
Jun 5, 2023
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, June 5, 2023, Susan Edmunds Genonsalao, age 51. Family members include her children: Faith Genonsalao and John Genonsalao; parents: James and Cynthia Edmunds; brother: Jimmy Edmunds (Joy); three nieces: Brittney Edmunds, Mackenzie Edmunds, & Madison Edmunds; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members. A celebration of life will be held...
Charles W. Burrum, Jr.
Jun 5, 2023
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, June 5, 2023, Mr. Charles W. Burrum, Jr., 96, husband of the late Mrs. Ann Thigpen Burrum. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Pastor Dave Vosseller officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will...
Sherry Adams Moore
Jun 4, 2023
Grovetown, GA – Mrs. Sherry A. Moore passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Sherry was born in North Carolina in 1947 to John & Pauline Adams. She graduated from Augusta University in 1994 and also retired from a career at Augusta University in 2014. Sherry was an active participant in the Augusta University Alumni Association. She...
Daniel Walter
Jun 2, 2023
Daniel B. Walter, 94, husband of the late Elizabeth C. Walter, entered into rest June 2, 2023. Dan was a native of Augusta and a life-long member of St. Mary On The Hill Catholic Church. Dan enjoyed volunteering at the church, in addition to several other local organizations, and was an avid traveler having visited 20+ countries in his retirement....
Jenny Patch
Jun 2, 2023
Jenny Lynn Petersen Baker Patch (a.k.a. just Patch) died June 2, 2023 from a well fought battle with cancer. Jenny was the widow of John Russell Smith (12/20/2015), her soulmate and husband of 32 years. They married on June 24, 1983. She is survived by her son Phillip Preston Patch and predeceased by her son John Benjamin Smith. She is...
Roseanne Elaine Bowen
Jun 1, 2023
Roseanne Elaine Bowen passed away peacefully at her home on June 01, 2023, after an extended illness. She was born on May 13, 1957, in Carrollton, Georgia. She moved with her family to Sandy Springs, GA and then to Augusta, GA. She later lived in Orangeburg, SC, Baltimore, MD and North Augusta, SC before returning to Augusta. Roseanne was the...
Paula S. Morgan
Jun 1, 2023
In Loving Memory of Paula Morgan Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Born May 10, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Michigan Deceased June 1, 2023 Age 93 Paula Morgan was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on May 10, 1930, daughter of Stanley and Thelma Richmond. Paula is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clifford Rees Morgan. She is survived by her...
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