obituaries

Oct 27, 2024

William McGuire passed away on October 27, 2024.

Oct 27, 2024

Melody Bobo Burnett, 44, of Martinez, passed away on October 27, 2024.

Melody was a longtime area resident and worked for Hilton for over 6 years as a coordinator. Known as the life of the party, Melody had a remarkable ability to light up any room with her infectious energy and sociable spirit. A passionate DIY enthusiast,...

Oct 23, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Holden, 72, of Augusta, passed away on October 23, 2024.

Pat was a lifelong area resident. She loved life and was always smiling. She enjoyed traveling, shopping or just going out somewhere, playing poker, and keno. Pat loved her family, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She also enjoyed cooking with some...

Oct 23, 2024

Sandra Creed Gay of Evans, GA, passed peacefully on October 23, 2024. She was 77 years old. She was born on January 20, 1947, to Lila M. Kittle and Ernest T. Creed.

Sandra is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gay; her parents, Lila M. Creed Kittle and Ernest T. Creed; and her brother, Talbert E....

Oct 21, 2024

Robert Terry Hallford, 70, entered into rest on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Oct 20, 2024

Geraldine Mae Burch, born January 1, 1937, in Los Angeles, California, as the first girl of the New Year to Gerald and Helen Ragsdale, passed away on October 20, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and caregiver, who lived most of her life in Augusta, GA, and later resided in North Augusta, SC.

Known for her...

Oct 19, 2024

James A. "Chip" Harris, II, 56, of Evans, GA and a retired peace officer, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

He was born in Aiken, SC in 1968 to James A. and Kathleen M. Harris and moved to Martinez, GA when he was in Elementary School. Chip attended Evans High School and graduated in 1988, going...

Oct 18, 2024

Dinah Kay Spinks, 68, of Augusta, passed away on October 18, 2024.

Kay was a lifelong resident of Augusta, and previously attended Crawford Ave. Baptist Church. She worked for many years as a sales representative at Rose's Department Store. She was an avid GA Bulldog Fan. She loved listening to music. Kay's love of music also led...

Oct 17, 2024

Mr. Chester Lee Guy Jr., 80, of Augusta, passed away on October 17, 2024.

Lee was a longtime native of Augusta. He worked for over 32 years at Mid South Containers. He enjoyed photography. Lee loved to travel going to Japan and Thailand were his favorite places to go.

He is preceded in death by...

Oct 15, 2024

Mr. David Strickland, 85, of North Augusta, entered into rest on October 15, 2024.

Oct 13, 2024

Marla "Gail" Sikes, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2024. She was born on January 21, 1960, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Marlin Gale and Barbara Jean Cooksey.

The family will receive friends Monday, November 4, 2024 from 6:00 until 7:00 PM at Thomas L. King Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow in the Chapel of...

Oct 13, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, William Joseph "Joe" Riley, who was born on July 23, 1972, and passed away on October 13, 2024, at the Augusta Burn Unit in Georgia. Joe was born in Cheraw, South Carolina, to his loving parents, Bill and Myrtle Riley.

Joe had a deep love for...

Oct 13, 2024

Deborah Poole (Debbie), 72, entered peacefully into rest Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her home in Jackson SC. with her daughter and son-in-law at her bedside.

Debbie was such a blessing to those who knew her. She was definitely an angel her on earth. She was the kitchen manager at the Chick-fil-A in Regency Mall until she...

Oct 12, 2024

Mr. James Edward "Jammy" Tucker, 87, entered into rest on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born on May 7, 1937 in Gadsden, Alabama, to David Thomas Tucker and Jessie Lena Tucker.

In addition to being a spiritual, kind, and a generous man, he was an excellent provider for his family.

He is survived by...

Oct 12, 2024

Bill James Wagner, 86, entered into rest on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Bill is preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Stoever. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Florence Wagner; daughter, Vicki Heyman (Isaac); grandchildren, Jessica Lindberg (Russell), Isaac Heyman II, and Trenton Heyman; great-grandchildren, Hunter Lindberg and Lucas Lindberg; and his siblings,...

Oct 11, 2024

Melissa Ann Jennings, 57, entered into rest on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Melissa is preceded in death by her mother, Ruthie Hutto. She is survived by her children, Skyler Hendrix, Megan Jennings, and Matthew Jennings; grandchildren, Cayden Clark, Bailee Hiers, Emma Storey, Maverick Hendrix, Bentley Pulley, and Hudson Hendrix; and her lifelong partner, Markheal Jennings.

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Oct 10, 2024

James Polk Roton passed away October 10, 2024 at Doctors Hospital, Augusta, GA.

James was born December 5, 1934 in Graniteville, SC, to Juanita D. Roton and Roy L. Roton. James worked all over the world from 1955 on as an Instrument Technician and Supervisor.  And he sometimes worked as a chef on cruise ships.

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Oct 9, 2024

Alexander Robert Thorburn, 69, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Oct 6, 2024

Glenda S. Willingham, 89, of Appling, Georgia, passed away on October 6, 2024.

Glenda was born in Swainsboro, Georgia, July 14, 1935 to Jesse and Doris Smith. Glenda grew up in Swainsboro, Georgia. In her teens she moved to Augusta, Georgia, where she met and married William H. Willingham. Together they raised four children. Glenda was a...

Oct 5, 2024

Hughey James Williamson "Jimmie", 89, died at the Augusta War Memorial Nursing Home in Augusta, GA, on October 5, 2024, where he resided for 6 1/2 years. He was a long-time resident of Warner Robins, GA. Jimmie was born on May 17, 1935, and raised in Green Sea, SC. He was a fisherman at heart, and he could tell...