obituaries

Sep 2, 2024

Mary Annette Gautreaux, 56, of Grovetown GA, entered into rest on Monday, September 2, 2024. She was born in Knox Indiana on June 8, 1968.

Mary is survived by her five children, Alisha Ray, Ashley Gautreaux, Brandon Gautreaux, Corey Gautreaux, and Megan Gautreaux; and her grandchildren, Emma Ray, Aden Ray, Cason Ray, Kavah Gautreaux, and Dawson Gautreaux....

Sep 1, 2024

Mrs. Annette Smith, 71, of Evans, entered into rest on September 1, 2024.

Annette was a lifelong area resident. Family was of upmost importance to Annette. She enjoyed spending time with her children, her grandchildren and great grand children. She was supportive of any activities her family was involved in and would even pick up her grandchildren...

Aug 31, 2024

Lisa Free entered into rest on August 31, 2024.

Aug 30, 2024

Tammy Powell, 57, of Augusta, entered into rest August 30, 2024.

Tammy was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, and video games. She also delighted in crafting and gardening. Tammy was a family woman and loved all of her family especially her precious grand babies. She will be deeply missed.

She is...

Aug 26, 2024

Mr. Ashley Terrell Meadows, 67, of Augusta, entered into rest on August 26, 2024.

Ashley was a lifelong area resident and worked for over 25 years as an electrician with the IBEW Local 1579 Union. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. He loved his Jeeps and was very quick witted. He was also always...

Aug 23, 2024

Willie F. King, 72, entered into rest on Friday, August 23, 2024.

With great sadness we say goodbye to Willie, a retired veteran, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He passed away from his illness and a broken heart. He was inseparable from his wife of 27 years who recently passed. They loved to travel to...

Aug 20, 2024

It's with a heavy heart that we share that Robin Tomlin Huckabee left this world for greener pastures on August 20, 2024. Writing an obituary is a heartbreakingly dull task. Since Robin was anything but dull, instead we would like you to know, in no particular order, who was Robin.

She had the most contagious smile and...

Aug 19, 2024

Debra Carol Boutwell (née Caldwell), known affectionately as Debi, passed away on August 19, 2024, at the age of 65 in Harlem, GA. Born on January 3, 1959, in Florida, she was a cherished member of her community and beloved by many.

Debi is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Boutwell, Tiffany Sessions, and Casandra Johnson; her aunt,...

Aug 19, 2024

Jo Nell Shirey Crouch, 92, of Augusta, entered into rest on August 19, 2024.

Jo Nell was originally from Winfield AL but lived in Augusta for many years. She retired as an assignment clerk from BellSouth. She enjoyed working in her yard, gardening, dancing and was a fashionista. She liked to watch old western movies and old...

Aug 17, 2024

Ms. Joyce Hogan Allen entered into rest on Saturday, August 17, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. Our beloved "Granny Jay" was an outstanding mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt.

She leaves behind her 3 sons, Ricky (Michelle) Allen, Randy (Patty) Allen, and Brent Allen; her 2 brothers, Tony (Connie) Hogan and Ronnie (Cindy) Hogan;...

Aug 16, 2024

Melissa Murphy Ellsworth, 58, of Thomson, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, August 16, 2024.

Melissa was a homemaker of McDuffie County and lived in Thomson all of her life. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tiffany Thompson; and her husband of 30 years, Gary Ellsworth. She is survived by her daughter,...

Aug 16, 2024

David Chip Johnson, 67, entered into rest on Friday, August 16, 2024.

Born in Olathe, Kansas, he was known by his family and friends as Chip. He leaves behind his beloved dog, Lucy; his sister, Linda Baker of Grovetown, GA; niece, Angela Ferguson (Jess) of Evans, GA; brother, Sean Teufler (Tabby) of Olathe, KS; sister, Kathy Moore...

Aug 16, 2024

Melissa Anne Maki, 65, entered into rest on Friday, August 16, 2024.

Melissa is preceded in death by her mother, Jean; father, Norman; stepfather, Jimenez; and sister, Michele. She is survived by her daughter, Mallory (Ryan) Stephens; grandson, Silas Stephens; brothers, Michael (Susan) Rodgers and Marc (Marsha) Rodgers; and several loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Aug 14, 2024

Robert J. Kozemko passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the age of 55.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert T and Caroline D Kozemko.

He is survived by his daughter, Paige Molina; his granddaughters, Brilee A. Kozemko and Harper A Molina; sister, Elizabeth (Ernest) Mantlow; nephews, Jackson (Mauricio) Mantlow, Nicholas Mantlow;...

Aug 10, 2024

Velma Johnson (nee Hood), affectionately called Dolly by family and friends, entered into rest on August 10, 2024, at her daughter's residence, in Martinez, Georgia.

Born November 16, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona, she spent much of her life living in St. Clair Shores, Michigan before moving to Martinez, Georgia for the last year and a half of...

Aug 9, 2024

Ronald "Ronnie" Scott Sr., 79, of Augusta, entered into rest on August 9, 2024.

Ronnie was a longtime area resident and retired as the facilities manager of the Augusta YMCA. He was a simple man who enjoyed his boat, building birdhouses and taking pictures. He was known for always being sharply dressed in neat starched clothing. He...

Aug 8, 2024

Margaret Gail Sheppard entered into rest on August 8, 2024.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Scott Widener (Shannon) and Jonathan Clay Wilkes (Tracy); brothers, Ronnie Daniels (Faye) and George Daniels; sister, Tammy Corley; grandchildren, Hailey Widener, Jacob Widener, Lucas Widener, and Taylor Bunch (Ashton); nieces and nephews, Mark Daniels (Amanda), Jessica Corley (Kristina), Danielle Corley, ...

Aug 7, 2024

Patricia Ann Cooper, 67, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Aug 6, 2024

John "Johnny" Ryan, 59, of Harlem, entered into rest on August 6, 2024.

Johnny was a longtime area resident and a foreman with C&H Paving. Johnny enjoyed going to the mountains. He was a hockey fan, a wrestling fan, and a huge Elvis fan. He was a simple man who loved his children and will be deeply...

Aug 4, 2024

Dorothy Ann Bourbo (née Melchionna) July 2, 1935 – August 4, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dorothy Ann Bourbo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Dorothy passed away peacefully in her home on August 4, 2024, at the age of 89.

Born on July 2, 1935,...