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Alice Hearne Jones
Jul 20, 2021
Watkinsville, GA - Alice Elizabeth Hearne Jones, 69, died peacefully in her sleep with her family around her at her home in Twelve Oaks of Watkinsville on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was born on March 16, 1952 in Augusta and grew up in Macon from 1960 until leaving for college. She was the daughter of John Hearne and Erma...
James "Bert" Stephens Jr.
Jul 19, 2021
North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Monday, July 19, 2021, James “Bert” Welbert Stephens, Jr. 63, husband of 38 years to Mrs. Mary Jane Stephens. Bert was a longtime resident of North Augusta, SC. A loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather whose smiling face touched all that knew him. Bert’s love will live in the hearts of his...
Joseph F. Sharp, Sr.
Jul 19, 2021
Entered into rest on Monday, July 19, 2021, Mr. Joseph Frances Sharp, Sr. 87, husband of Mrs. Claudia W. Sharp of 21 years. Joe was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1933 to the late John J. Sharp, Jr. and Catherine Brindle Sharp. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and was almost immediately sent to fight...
Henry A. Smart Sr.
Jul 15, 2021
Henry A. Smart, Sr. Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, July 15, 2021, Mr. Henry Amon Smart, Sr., 83, husband of the late Mrs. Patricia Hensley Smart. Henry was born in Augusta and attended Richmond Academy as well as the University of Georgia. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Louisville. His work history was...
Kathryn "Kay" Horney
Jul 14, 2021
Kathryn “Kay” Horney Martinez, GA – United with Christ on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Mrs. Kathryn “Kay” Sanders Horney, 64. Kay is survived by her loving husband, Lynn; daughters, Kimberlyn Gunn (Greg) and Ashlyn Horney; grandchildren, Callan Gunn and Krislyn Gunn; brother, Cecil A. “Sandy” Sanders, Jr. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Aiken and Kathryn “Kitty” Sanders...
Kaye Ann Brown
Jul 14, 2021
Kaye Ann Brown North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Mrs. Kaye Ann Brown, 60. Family members include her husband: Carl Brown; daughter: Amanda Patterson; stepdaughter: Lauren Jeffcoat (Robert); brothers: Kris Kennedy (Pamela), Keith Kennedy ( Beth); step-grandchildren: Madison and Audrey Jeffcoat and many other extended family members. A memorial service will be held Saturday,...
Irby C. McCollough Jr.
Jul 14, 2021
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 13, 2021, Irby Clyde McCollough, Jr. 56, husband of 30 years to Rebecka McCollough. Irby, also known as “Todd” to certain family members, was a native of Geneva, Alabama. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family. A devoted and supportive military spouse, Irby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and...
Edgar "Buddy" Poston
Jul 13, 2021
Edgar Rudolph Poston Ed “Buddy” Poston passed away July 13, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born May 3, 1936, in Peedee, SC to William Coy and Elizabeth Turner Poston. After graduating from North Charleston High School, he proudly served in the US Air Force from 1956 - 1961. He and his wife of 58 years, Marylin...
Jackie Brown
Jul 11, 2021
Jackie Brown, age 70, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021, after a fierce and courageous battle with breast cancer. Jackie was born on January 6, 1951, in Augusta, Georgia, to Helen and Joe Crawford. She and her younger sisters and brother grew up on their family’s dairy farm near Appling, Georgia. In 1969, Jackie graduated from Harlem High School...
Mary Markwalter Gambill
Jul 8, 2021
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Mrs. Mary Markwalter Gambill, wife of the late Russell Floyd Gambill, Jr., entered into rest Thursday, July 8, 2021 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on November 9, 1924, the fourth child of Charles Victor and Agnes Sheehan Markwalter at their home on the 1300 block of Broad Street in Augusta,...
Michael E. Lester
Jul 8, 2021
Michael E. Lester Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, July 8, 2021, Michael “Mike” E. Lester, 69, loving husband of Karen Lester for over 48 years. Mike enjoyed singing and was a member of the church choir. He began his career as a respiratory therapist also serving as a director of cardio-pulmonary services at St. Joseph’s Hospital. His...
Michael Gunter
Jul 3, 2021
Michael Alexander Gunter Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 3, 2021, Michael Alexander Gunter, 17, loving son of George and Carol (Maddox) Gunter. Michael was born in Augusta and was a student at Greenbrier High School. Standing at 6’4” he was known as a kind and respectful person. Michael enjoyed video games and was fascinated with building...
Samuel T. McCollough
Jul 3, 2021
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 3, 2021, Mr. Samuel Takuya McCollough, 21 of Grovetown, Ga. Sam loved his family and is the son of Irby and Rebecka McCollough; he also loved his daughter: Nevayah Schneider; fiancé: Ayah Schneider- McCollough; brothers: Cleveland Eli McCollough (Martha) and the late Gregory McCollough; sisters: Victoria Shaffer (Travis), Kelly Bradley (Billy);...
Linda Marie Severson
Jun 28, 2021
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday June 28, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Linda Marie Severson (65), wife of Col. Richard Willis “Dick” Severson (US Army Ret). Linda was a native of Leominster, MA. Growing up, she lived in Waterbury, CT and Baltimore, MD. In one of her first jobs, she worked at Fort Dietrick in MD where...
Christopher Bryer
Jun 27, 2021
Christopher Bryer Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, June 27, 2021, Mr. Christopher Michael Bryer, 34, loving husband of Jessica Hunsinger Bryer. Christopher was a lifelong resident of Augusta. A graduate of Lakeside High School, Christopher was active in the Augusta music scene. He was an accomplished bass player and loved his time playing with many local bands...
F. George Stickel
Jun 27, 2021
F. George Stickel Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, June 27, 2021, Frederick George Stickel, 81. George was born in Flushing, New York to the late Wilhelm and Emily Stickel. He served in the US Air Force for 4 years. George earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and worked as an x-ray technologist for several...
William "Bill" Johnson III
Jun 26, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest at his residence on Saturday, June 26, 2021, Mr. William “Bill” Earl Johnson, III, 87, loving husband of 65 years to Mary Jane “Ginger” Johnson. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Hearn officiating. The family will...
Dennis Gabriel
Jun 25, 2021
Dennis E. Gabriel Augusta, GA – With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dennis Edward Gabriel on June 25, 2021 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife Lynne Fairburn Gabriel, his brother Julius Gabriel, and his sister Mavis McLeod. His children are Katherine Morris, and Kimberly Stephens. His stepchildren are Forest Madison Barrett...
Etta Bentley McLeod
Jun 23, 2021
Augusta, GA – Etta Elizabeth Bentley McLeod was born to Charley Elmer Bentley, a farmer, and his wife, Jewel Boss, on October 10, 1934, in Loganville, Georgia. She left this world on June 23, 2021. She fought to the end as she lived – fiercely, independently, and on her own terms. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years,...
Gary Allen Lawrence
Jun 23, 2021
CWO4 Gary Allen Lawrence, US Army (Ret.) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, Mr. Gary Allen Lawrence, 71, husband of 52 years to Mrs. Linda L. Lawrence. Gary was born in Erie, PA, he was a veteran of the US Army, serving 22 years in criminal investigation command as a polygrapher and criminal investigator. He...
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