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Alyce Landis

Alyce Landis

Dec 9, 2025

Mary “Alyce” Landis, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born March 13, 1946, in Jenkins County, Georgia, Alyce attended Jenkins County High School before moving to Augusta, Georgia where she pursued her passion for beauty and style by obtaining her cosmetology license. She began her long career at J.B. White’s and...

Judy Plog

Judy Plog

Dec 7, 2025

Judy Plog passed away on December 7, 2025. She will be remembered for her gracious spirit and giving heart—qualities that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.

A woman of adventure and curiosity, Judy found joy beneath the waves as a scuba diver and embraced the world through her love of travel. Cruises were among her favorite...

Larry Dwayne Tesseo

Larry Dwayne Tesseo

Dec 2, 2025

Larry D. Tesseo, 55 of Augusta, Ga left his earthly home Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Larry was born July 7, 1970, in Decatur IL. to his parents James and Bonnie Tesseo.  He moved to the Augusta area as a teenager and has always since called Augusta his home. He worked in construction and was a highly skilled...

Ismael "Izzy" Rodriguez Iii

Ismael "Izzy" Rodriguez Iii

Dec 1, 2025

Ismael "Izzy" Rodriguez III, 59, of Marinez, Ga., entered the gates of heaven December 1, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn,  NY to the late Ismael Rodriguez,  Jr. and the late Brigid Kennedy Rodriguez.

Ismael graduated from Jackson High School, Jackson, NJ in 1984. After graduation, Ismael joined the United States Army serving from 1984-1990, as a...

Helen Minter

Helen Minter

Nov 26, 2025

Helen Shirley Minter, 79, wife of the late, Clifford D. Minter, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025.

Helen was a longtime resident of the Martinez area. She loved her church and was a lifelong member of Martinez Baptist Church. She retired after 29 years serving her customers of BI-LO.

She is survived by her...

Bruce William Minyard

Bruce William Minyard

Nov 25, 2025

Bruce William Minyard, 73, of Grovetown, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025.

Bruce was a lifelong Augusta native and retired as an electrician with Minyard Electric. When not working he enjoyed fishing, yardwork and gardening. He also loved to watch football and baseball cheering on the Braves, Falcons, and his Dawgs.

He is preceded...

Claudia (Eaton)  Taylor

Claudia (Eaton) Taylor

Nov 16, 2025

Claudia Eaton Taylor passed away on November 16, 2025.

Marie Burton

Marie Burton

Nov 16, 2025

Mrs. Marie Burton passed away on November 16, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her devoted husband Richard, her beloved son Kenny and his wife Denise.

Marie was a very simple and down-to-earth person. She enjoyed being outdoors fishing, working in her yard and her garden. She also liked cooking and horses. Family was...

Michael Allen Saturday

Michael Allen Saturday

Nov 14, 2025

Michael Allen Saturday passed away on Friday, November 14th, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and quiet steadiness that will continue to guide his family for years to come. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife of 33 years(Beverly Ann Saturday) and a proud father to his three children, (Katelyn Elizabeth Saturday, Corbin Allen Saturday, and...

Fannie Ruth Gerideau

Fannie Ruth Gerideau

Nov 13, 2025

Fannie Ruth Gerideau, 74, of Aiken passed away on November 13, 2025.

The family will hold a private service at a later time.

Richard "Ricky" Malin

Richard "Ricky" Malin

Nov 11, 2025

Richard Edgar "Ricky" Malin Sr., 69, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Mr. Malin, son of the late Julius Malin and the late Maude Stephens Malin, was born in Augusta, Georgia, and remained a lifelong resident. He worked for many years at Owens Corning Fiberglass. Ricky was well known for his...

Robert "Bob" C. Rayner

Robert "Bob" C. Rayner

Nov 10, 2025

Robert Clarence Rayner (Bro. Bob), of Lincolnton, Georgia was 96 years of age when he passed away on November 10th.  He was born to Charles and Gertrude Rayner of Meridian, Mississippi on Tuesday, December 25, 1928.  He was a member of the United States Air force for 23 years, where he served during the Berlin Airlift, Korean War, and...

May Ella (Lipscomb)  Blanton

May Ella (Lipscomb) Blanton

Nov 10, 2025

May Ella Lipscomb Blanton, 90, of Grovetown, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025.

May was a member of Our Savior Episcopal Church. She was a very simple lady. She enjoyed doing word search puzzles and traveling especially to Europe. She loved all of her family and cherished every moment she was able to spend with her...

Cathy Lynn (Schofield)  Hardeman

Cathy Lynn (Schofield) Hardeman

Nov 6, 2025

Cathy Lynn Schofield Hardeman, beloved wife of Robert Walter Hardeman for more than 31 years, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital.

Her celebration of a life well-lived will be private.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Shelton Schofield and Virginia Schofield.

She is survived...

Francis "Frank" Short

Francis "Frank" Short

Nov 5, 2025

Frank Short Jr., 86, a devoted family man and skilled electrician, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, in Hephzibah, GA.

Born in New Jersey, Frank was a long-time resident of the Augusta area. Known for his skills as an electrician, he was always ready to share his knowledge and advice with those who needed it. Outside...

Helen Uzarski

Helen Uzarski

Nov 3, 2025

Helen Uzarski, 77, of Martinez, gained her heavenly reward on November 3, 2025.

Helen was a lifelong Augusta area native and retired from Gracewood State School. She loved her lord and was a faithful member of The Sanctuary in Evans.  She also enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles and working in the garden growing tomatoes, cucumbers, and...

Carmen Virgil Ray

Carmen Virgil Ray

Nov 2, 2025

Carmen Virgil Ray, known to many as "Poncho", passed away on November 2, 2025.

He was a lifelong Augusta native and a 1966 graduate of George P. Butler High School. He was a retired pipefitter. Poncho enjoyed a good joke always ready for a laugh and to tease people. He also liked to watch old western movies...

Wendell Wayne Stephenson

Wendell Wayne Stephenson

Oct 26, 2025

SMSGT (Ret.) Wendell Wayne Stephenson, beloved husband of the late Virginia "Ginny" Stephenson, passed away on October 26, 2025.

Wendell was originally from Ohio but lived in Augusta for many years. He proudly served his country, retiring after 26 years in the U.S. Airforce. He enjoyed traveling in his RV with his beloved wife Ginny, often visiting...

Terrell Leon Washburn

Terrell Leon Washburn

Oct 25, 2025

Loving husband, son, brother ('my hero' to sister Susie); father, Papa; Great Grandfather, Terrell Washburn passed peacefully at home on October 25, 2025. Terrell grew up in Gainesville, Ga but has lived in North Augusta for many years. He was baptized in 1961 and recommitted his heart to Jesus prior to his death.

He married Joann, the...

Steve Favors

Steve Favors

Oct 24, 2025

Steven Hayward Favors, 68, left us far too soon on October 24, 2025, but his memory will forever be a source of comfort, laughter, and love for all who were fortunate enough to know him.

He was a devoted brother, a loyal friend, and for 18 beautiful years, the loving and faithful companion of Angela Hatfield.

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