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Obituaries
Wayne Ellington
Jul 30, 2026
Mr. Wayne Ellington, 79, of Grovetown, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, surrounded by his children.
Wayne was a long-time Augusta area resident and retired from Bellsouth as a manager and even worked with his son at Mr. Golf Carts following his retirement from Bellsouth. He proudly served his country in the US Navy, and he always looked forward to...
Jeffery Fanning
Jul 29, 2026
Jeffery Thomas Fanning, 64, of Martinez, Ga, peacefully passed away on July 29th at 9:22am surrounded by the love of his best friend, Concetta Knox.
Jeff was born on May 11, 1962, in Washington, Ga. He was the beloved child of the late Ruben and Sandra Fanning, but most people called them Thomas and Sandra. Throughout Jeff’s life, he was known...
William Franklin Todd
Jul 29, 2026
William "Frank" Todd, 84, of Clarks Hill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026.
Born in Augusta, Georgia, Frank was the beloved son of the late Lester and Dorothy Todd. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before beginning a successful career as an Insurance Agent. Throughout his life, he was known for his integrity, strong...
Michael Anthony Dunaway
Jul 27, 2026
Michael Anthony Dunaway, 50, of Augusta, passed away on July 27, 2026.
Michael was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a retired truck driver.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Taylor.
He is surviced by his parents, Thomas Dunaway (Amy) and Ava Payton; his son, Brandon Dunaway; his siblings, Christopher Dunaway (Belinda), and Laura Dunaway; step siblings, Dale, Josh, and...
Allen Coleman
Jul 26, 2026
Allen Lee Coleman, 52, of Wrens, passed away on July 26, 2026.
He worked for frost heating and air for 13 years. He loved his job, employer, and his co workers.
Allen lived a simple life he enjoyed being with family and friends outdoors and if he wasn’t at the creek fishing, riding on his bike or four wheeler, he was home...
Russell Maddox
Jul 22, 2026
Russell J. Maddox, 64, of Grovetown, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026.
Russell was a lifelong Augusta resident and a graduate of Westside High School. He was a longtime member of St. Mary on The Hill Catholic Church. Russell was a hard worker and even owned his own company Consolidated Controls. He was an avid golfer as well and serves...
June Gross
Jul 20, 2026
June Leclair Gross passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026 at age 77. June is survived by her five children, Ben Jr., Julie, David, Cristi, and Kelly; their spouses, Marcus and Kelly; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six siblings; and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
As the fourth of fourteen children, June learned from an early age how to...
William Knauss
Jul 19, 2026
William H. Knauss, 84, originally from Allentown, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 19, 2026. He was born November 9, 1941 and was the son of the late Clarence Knauss and Dorothy (Trine) Knauss. He was the loving husband of Patricia A (Ruddell) Knauss. He was also the loving father to Linda (Knauss) Vitacco; father-in-law to Michael Vitacco; and grandfather...
Tony Hogan
Jul 13, 2026
Tony Lee Hogan, lovingly known to so many as "Papa," went home to be with Jesus on July 13, 2026, at the age of 79.
Born on April 18, 1947, in Augusta, Georgia, Tony was proud to call Augusta home throughout his life. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War before dedicating 33...
Thomas Durland
Jul 10, 2026
Thomas Edward Durland laid to rest on July 10, 2026.
He was survived by his wife of close to 40 years, Kay Durland; his stepdaughter, Oy Meyre; his daughter Dora Durlan; and his baby girl Ja Meyre.
Carlene Johnson
Jul 1, 2026
Carlene Johnson passed on July 1, 2026. Born on February 24, 1956, she was the only child of Marvin & Jacquline Overman. She was born in Augusta, Ga., and lived a happy and rewarding life in Martinez, Evans and Aiken.
Carlene received her RN degree in 1981 from Augusta College. In 1977 she began her RN career at Doctors Hospital on...
Freddie Lott
Jun 30, 2026
Freddie Preston Lott, age 85, of Augusta, GA, passed away peacefully at home on June 30th, 2026.
Freddie was born on May 22, 1941 to Ruth Jones. He was raised by his stepfather Sam Jones and mother in Williston, South Carolina alongside his sister Rose Ann Lott.
After graduating from Williston-Elko high school, he went on to serve in the U.S. Air...
Terry Wayne Wood Sr.
Jun 27, 2026
Terry Wayne Wood Sr, 63, of Grovetown, passed away on June 27, 2026.
Terry was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area and was a cabinet maker and chemical engineer. He was a volunteer firefighter with Columbia County.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Leroy Wood Sr., and Juanita Wood; and a grandchild, Maverick.
He is survived by his wife,...
Ronald Brack
Jun 26, 2026
Ronald Eugene Brack, passed away on June 26, 2026.
Ronald was a lifelong Augusta area resident and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after over 30 years of service as a mail carrier. He was an avid racing fan enjoying dirt track racing and NASCAR watching his favorites such as Fireball Roberts, Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. He was a former...
Todd Nattinger
Jun 24, 2026
Todd Nattinger, born on January 9, 1959, passed away on June 24, 2026, in Grovetown, Georgia. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and warmth, both in his professional and personal life.
Todd spent his career in construction and project management, demonstrating a strong work ethic and a knack for leadership that earned him respect in his field. His colleagues remember...
Wanda Eubanks Harman
Jun 22, 2026
Wanda Eubanks Harman, 74, of Grovetown, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026.
Wanda was a lifelong Augusta area resident. Wanda is fondly remembered as a giver, whose presence graced and enriched the lives of so many who knew and loved her. She held several cherished titles—beloved mother, affectionately known as “Memaw,” “Grandma,” and “Gamma”—each a testament to the warmth and...
Su Cha Rife
Jun 20, 2026
Su Cha Rife, 79, of Martinez, passed away on June 20, 2026.
She was born in Busan, Korea. She moved to the United States in 1973 and became a citizen in 1978. She was reitred from Civil Service at Fort Gordon.
She is preceded in death by her husband John W. Rife JR.
Survivors include her children, John W. Rife III and Judy...
Angela Thompson
Jun 18, 2026
Angela Thompson passed away on June 18, 2026. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of warmth and joy that will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Angela was known for her radiant smile and approachable nature; she never met a stranger and always found time to share a kind word or a hearty laugh. Her zest for...
Lorie Bourgoin
Jun 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lorie Bourgoin
A Loving Mom • Wife • Nana •Best Friend
"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."
2 Corinthians 5:8
Lorie Bourgoin was the kind of person you never forgot. She was the loudest cheerleader you could hear across the softball field, always supporting and encouraging her children from the sidelines. If Amy...
Irene Brabazon
Jun 15, 2026
Irene Brabazon, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026. Born on September 8, 1958, Irene's life was marked by her unwavering love for her family and her passionate dedication to her craft.
Throughout her years, Irene found great joy in her hobbies, which included cross stitching, crocheting, and painting. Her creativity was a source of...
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