Daniel "Danny" Simpson
Sep 9, 2026
"Danny," Daniel E. Simpson, 67, entered the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, surrounded by family and close friends.
A long-time resident of Martinez, he retired after 37 years with PepsiCo. His favorite things were Nascar, college football, and volunteering to serve homeless Augustans. He was a member of Stevens Creek Community Church.
Danny is survived by his wife of...
Richard Rawlins
Sep 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Daniel Rawlins, who was called home on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 64.
Richard was born on November 29, 1961, in Lawrenceville, Ga, to William E. and the late Hazel (Parks) Rawlins.
The Rawlins moved to Martinez, Ga, in the late 1960’s, and Richard grew up in...
Jessie Jones
Sep 6, 2026
Jessie Jones, 78, of North Augusta, passed away on September 6, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted.
The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Friday September 18, 2026 from 3:00 until 5:00 PM at Thomas L. King Funeral Home. Military Honors will be accorded at the visitation.
Rickey Carithers
Sep 6, 2026
Rickey Carithers, 81, of Evans, passed away on September 6, 2026.
Rick was a longtime resident of the Martinez-Evans area and retired after 37 years with NCR. He enjoyed watching his Georgia Bulldogs, The Atlanta Braves, and Golf especially the Masters Tournament. His greatest joy was his family spending time with his wife, children, and his precious grandbabies who adored him...
Angelo Leopold Roker
Sep 5, 2026
Angelo Leopold Roker — printer, artist, master calligrapher, historian, and man of God — went home to be with the Lord on the morning of September 5, 2026, at the age of 97, surrounded by the love of his family in Augusta, Georgia.
Born August 10, 1929, in Nassau, The Bahamas, Angelo was the son of Lorenzo A. Roker — artist,...
Dorothy "Dotty" Watkins
Aug 29, 2026
Dorothy Myers Watkins, 75, passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Dotty was born in Augusta, Georgia, on September 24, 1950. She spent most of her life in Evans, Georgia. Dotty devoted her life to caring for her family. She worked in Lab management at Medical College of Georgia in the early 1970s, and later as...
Hope Reeves Ray
Aug 28, 2026
Hope Reeves Ray passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on August 28, 2026.
Hope grew up in Harlem, GA, with her family but moved to Augusta around the time she married her lifelong partner, Don Ray, when they were nineteen years old. They were together for a total of forty-three years. During those forty-three years, they had two...
Yvonne Overton
Aug 26, 2026
Yvonne Hobbs Overton, 80, of Waynesboro, Georgia, and a longtime resident of Augusta, Georgia, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2026.Yvonne was born on June 25, 1946, to Morgan S. Hobbs and Minnie Lee Hobbs. She spent most of her life in Augusta before later making her home in Waynesboro. She shared 65 years of...
Gertie Vest
Aug 26, 2026
Gertrude R. Vest, affectionately known as Gertie or Nana, passed away on August 26, 2026.
Gertie was born in Austria right after World War II and later moved to the United States after marrying her husband, the late Gerald W. Vest. She managed the Days Inn and then later Masters Inn on Washington Rd. for many years before her retirement. Her...
Donna Kay
Aug 24, 2026
Donna J. Kay, 65, of Augusta, passed away on August 24, 2026.
Donna was a lifelong resident of Augusta. she enjoyed fishing when she was able to. She was a very giving and selfless person who was always thinking of others. Her selfless nature was demonstrated in her care for others whether it was her family or even just a stranger...
Russell Hutto
Aug 22, 2026
Russell "Russ" Hutto, 81, entered onto the banks of Heaven, August, 22nd, surrounded by his loving family.
Russ was born in Aiken, S.C. December 9, 1944 to the late William and Pearl Hutto. He was a proud Army Veteran, who loved his family, the Crimson Tide, funny jokes and most of all a good fishing hole. His generosity knew no bounds,...
George Elias Sperry
Aug 20, 2026
George Elias Sperry Passed away on August 20, 2026.
George was a lifelong resident of Augusta and retired from EZ-GO and even worked for Poteet Construction.
He is survived by his daughter, Tonya; his brother, Terry Sperry; Sisters, Jean Mabel VanNoordt, and Crystal Shaw; and many nieces, neohews, cousins and other family members.
Phillip Wasson
Aug 19, 2026
Phillip Karl Wasson II, 49 of Augusta, GA, entered into his rest on August 19, 2026.
He was born in Augusta, GA to Phillip Karl Wasson and Kathleen Frost. He married the love of his life on June 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mom, Dianne Wasson, and his mother, Kathleen Frost. He is survived by his wife,...
James Larry Kitchens Sr.
Aug 16, 2026
Mr. James Larry Kitchens Sr., 78, of Evans, passed away on August 16, 2026.
Larry was a lifelong resident of Augusta and retired from Monsanto as a Chemical operator. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting and working in his yard. He was a “Mr. Fix It” who could fix almost anything. Larry was a family man through...
Sheri Ellis Barrow
Aug 12, 2026
Sheri Ellis Barrow, 59, of Grovetown, passed away on August 12, 2026.
Sheri’s life was a testament to caring and compassion. As someone who never met a stranger, she radiated warmth and was deeply cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her giving spirit touched countless lives, especially through her work, where she was known and loved by...
Carol Ivey
Aug 11, 2026
Carol Annette Ivey, 82, of Augusta, passed away on August 11, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Westview Cemetery, 2051 Division St., Augusta GA with Mike Carpenter officiating.
Howard Richard Lewis Jr
Aug 10, 2026
Howard Richard Lewis Jr., 79, of Grovetown passed away on August 10, 2026.
Howard was a lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a retired contractor and built many houses with his brother for over 30 years in Columbia County and even in Myrtle Beach. He was man of God and was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He is survived by...
Jennifer Leigh Charney
Aug 7, 2026
On August 7th, 2026 Jennifer entered into her final rest after a 10 year battle with breast cancer. Jennifer received Last Rites from Father Andrew of St. Mary's and was surrounded by her husband and children. She was a loving wife, loving mother, loving daughter, and a light to all around her. Jennifer graduated from Evans High School in 1991...
John Patrick Ayres
Aug 5, 2026
John Patrick Ayres, 70, of Augusta, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026.
Pat was a long-time resident of Augusta, and a 1974 graduate of Butler High School. He was a retired truck driver, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elmarina Ayres; and his siblings, Barry Ayres and Paula Ayres.
Survivors include his...
