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Olga Perez Carnahan
Feb 3, 2024
Our beloved Olga joined her Lord and Savior, on a blue skied morning in the loving care of her daughter Susan and son Adam. She died of natural causes at the beautiful age of 88. She is preceded in death by her parents Ovidio and Susana Perez of San Antonio TX, and brothers Gilbert, Porfirio (Piro), and Reynoldo Perez. Loving siblings...
Sarah Joan Londino Beamer
Feb 3, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, February 3, 2024, Sarah Joan
Beamer, 29.
Sarah was born in Augusta, Georgia. She was a competitive cheerleader at Augusta Christian School before graduating from Westside High. She attended college at Augusta University.
Sarah loved sharks, fashion, listening to country music and playing spades. She served many people as a waitress at Olive Garden. She was...
Maxcy "Mack" Stewart III
Feb 2, 2024
Augusta, GA - Mr. Maxcy “Mack” Heyward Stewart III, 74, entered into rest Friday, February 2, 2024.
Mack was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County High School, class of 1968. He is a veteran of the United I’m States Air Force and served during Vietnam. He officiated high school football. Mack retired after 41 years as a welder for the...
Richard Krementz
Feb 2, 2024
Richard Martin Krementz (93), of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2024, surrounded by family.
Richard (fondly known as Rich) was born to Edward and Mary Krementz, on November 11, 1930, in Louisville, KY. Rich lived across the Ohio River from Louisville, in New Albany, IN, until 1965. He was a graduate of New Albany High School...
Dunbar Dyches, Jr.
Feb 2, 2024
Dunbar Hammond Dyches, Jr., 83, entered into rest on February 2, 2024.
He was born in Augusta, GA to the late Dunbar and Ruby Dyches and a life-long resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Richmond Academy and the University of Georgia. Dunbar loved his wife, children, and the Georgia Bulldogs.
Dunbar is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife Elizabeth...
Ingrid Keller
Jan 30, 2024
Blythe, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Mrs. Ingrid Keller, 78.
Ingrid was a loving, caring, supportive and trusted mother. She retired from Club Car after many years of service in the manufacturing department. In her retirement Ingrid enjoyed arts and crafts. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Family members include her children: Karl Keller,...
Larry A. Beran
Jan 30, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Larry A. Beran, 85, loving husband of 58 years to Lorraine Wanzek Beran.
Larry was a native of Nebraska and a graduate of the University of Colorado. He served in the U.S. Army and had a 25-year career with the Army-Air Force Exchange Service in Thailand, Korea, Germany, and several...
Melvin Lee Breithaupt
Jan 30, 2024
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Mr. Melvin Lee Breithaupt, 94, loving husband of 43 years to Mrs. Alice Morris Breithaupt.
Melvin was born in Wharton, Texas. He enlisted in the US Army at 18 years old and served for 21 years, settling in Augusta, Georgia. Melvin then worked for Proctor and Gamble as a mechanic...
Dr. Robert D. Hilliard
Jan 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Robert D. Hilliard, Ph.D. on January 29, 2024. Born on June 1, 1940, in Liberal, KS, Dr. Hilliard dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the advancement of education, earning his Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas. He took pride in helping create the Secondary and...
Donald Cheeks
Jan 28, 2024
Donald Cheeks
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 28, 2024, Senator Donald E. Cheeks (Ret.), 92, husband of 64 years to the late Betty H. Cheeks.
Don retired as a real estate investor and as a Georgia State Senator. He was a faithful member of Curtis Baptist Church.
Family members include his daughters: Donna C. Krouse, Deborah Cheeks, and Leslie...
Helen Robinette
Jan 26, 2024
Helen Mozelle Robinette
Augusta, GA – Helen Robinette, 97, loving wife of Fred Robinette went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Family members include her son: Barry Robinette (Gina) of Augusta; daughter: Shirley Weathers (Michael) of Evans; grandchildren: Candice Robinette (Megan) of Grovetown, Gabriel Weathers (Aja) of Cumming, GA, Charles Robinette, Heather Robinette of Augusta. Great...
James H. Stanley
Jan 26, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, January 26, 2024, James Henry Stanley, 73, loving husband of 45 years to Kathy A. Stanley.
James was born in New York, NY to Leo and Margaret Stanley. He served in the United States Navy for four years. James worked as a pulp mill foreman at International Paper before retiring. He was a...
Brian K. Bicking
Jan 24, 2024
Brian Keith Bicking passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.Born and raised in New Jersey, Brian followed his passion for cooking and became a chef in a restaurant where he met his wife, Nicole.Brian was a devoted husband and father of their children, Loralie and Madelyn. Brian loved coaching both girls in softball for many years with his close friend...
Harriet B. Benjamin
Jan 24, 2024
Martinez, GA – Harriet Ann Brown Benjamin passed away January 24, 2024, after a short illness. She was with family who loved her very much. Harriet was 91 years old. She refused to age and never let anyone see her with gray hair.
Harriet is survived by her husband of 72 years, John James “Jack” Benjamin and two children, Katherine...
John Allen "Al" Dempsey, Jr.
Jan 23, 2024
Appling, GA – Mr. John Allen “Al” Dempsey, Jr., 78, husband of Mrs. Cynthia “Cindye” Johnson Dempsey entered into rest on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, John Allen Dempsey, Sr. and Reba Orr Dempsey. Family members, in addition to his wife, include...
Gary Walter Royal
Jan 21, 2024
Evans, GA - Mr. Gary Walter Royal, aged 71, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 21, 2024. A devoted husband to Catherine (Cathy) Ellen Stone Royal, Gary was a cherished figure in his community and family. The memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, February 3 at 10:00 am at North Augusta Bible Chapel, with Rod Sharp officiating. Interment...
Richard Perry III
Jan 21, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024, Mr. Richard Perry III, 57, husband and friend of Carrie Perry.
Richard was a native of Somerville, NJ but has lived in Augusta for several years. He proudly served in the United States Army. He was an owner/operator for Schneider Trucking and other transportation companies over the years. He was...
Sandra Dillard
Jan 21, 2024
Sandra Dillard
Graniteville, SC – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024, Mrs. Sandra Leilani Dillard, 61, loving wife of Troy Dillard.
Sandra was an animal lover and had a big heart. She enjoyed her rock collection and was an avid music fan.
Family members, in addition to her husband, include her mother: Janice Ryals; sons: Tristian Dillard and Skylar Dillard; sister:...
James Louis Becton, MD
Jan 21, 2024
Augusta, GA – Dr. James L. Becton passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
Dr. Becton was born on October 8, 1934 in Savannah, Georgia to Beulah Lee Joyner and Herbert E. Becton. He grew up in Pooler, Georgia. He graduated from Savannah High School, attended Georgia Southern University and graduated from Wake Forest University in 1956. He earned his MD...
Sandra Lou Strausbaugh
Jan 20, 2024
Sandra Lou “Sandy” (Ratliff) Strausbaugh, 78, of Newark, died on Saturday, January 20, 2024, after a brief illness. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, Pleasant View Church/Barnes Cemetery at 6031 Fallsburg Rd NE, Newark, OH.
Her family includes her husband of 60 years, Paul; three children,...
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