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Betty Jean (Newman) Smith
Apr 3, 2024
Mrs. Betty Newman Smith, 82, of Grovetown, entered into rest on April 3, 2024.
Betty was a longtime resident of Grovetown and a retired beautician. She enjoyed cooking, baking and dancing. She also delighted in quilting, crocheting, and traveling to the beach. Her family was most important to her as she loved spending time with her children...
Virginia Ann Bruce
Apr 3, 2024
Virginia "Ginger" Ann Bruce, 56, of Aiken, entered into rest on April 3, 2024.
Ginger enjoyed crafting, and Gardening, her lady banks rose vine being her favorite. She loved cooking, and baking cakes for any occasion such as weddings, birthdays, and ecen graduations. She also delighted in camping. She enjoyed traveling to all the National Parks in...
Kaye Gilliard
Apr 2, 2024
Kaye Futch Gilliard, "Mama Kaye", age 79, of Evans, GA, passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1944, the daughter of the late George and Vivian Futch of Nicholls, Georgia.
Kaye dedicated her early life to the pursuit of knowledge and education by earning two degrees in Accounting from...
Connie Lorraine Tuten
Mar 31, 2024
Connie Lorraine Tuten, age 39, of Augusta, entered into rest unexpectedly on March 31, 2024.
Connie is preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Tuten and her father, William Tuten. Survivors include her children, De'Carlo Lara, Joseph Lara, Makaylah Radford, Jonathan Radford, and Gabe Tuten; her mother, Patricia Tuten; sister, Dorothy Bales; and many nieces and nephews....
Archer Grayson King
Mar 30, 2024
Archer "Archie" Grayson King was born into the arms of Jesus on March 30, 2024 at just 17 weeks gestation.
"Heaven gain was our loss when our angel was called by the Lord"
Archer is the son of Jennifer (Jenny) Newman and John (J.T.) King. He is proceeded in death by his big brother Grayson...
Dr. Bobby Edward Coleman
Mar 29, 2024
On Friday, March 29, 2024, beloved pastor Dr. Bobby Edward Coleman passed away at the age of 89.
Known to many across the CSRA, Coleman modeled his years of ministry after the apostle Paul's message in Acts 20:24: "Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work...
Marilyn Mcdaniel
Mar 27, 2024
Marilyn McDaniel entered into rest on March 27, 2024.
A celebration of life visitation will be held Monday, April 8, 2024 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd. Martinez, GA 30907.
James Robert Gillman
Mar 26, 2024
James Robert Gillman, 60, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
James was born April 25, 1963, in Northampton, Massachusetts, and grew up in Louisiana. He also lived in Richmond, Virginia, for many years as well as Augusta, Georgia. He graduated at Parkway High School in Bossier City, Louisiana.
James is preceded in death...
Deborah Ann (Deremigio) Isaac
Mar 24, 2024
Deborah Ann Isaac, 62, entered into rest on Sunday, March 24th, 2024.
Henry Hugh Vanwinkle
Mar 23, 2024
SFC Henry 'Rip' VanWinkle passed away on March 23, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Gwyn Yvette Wilson VanWinkle; sisters, Judy VanWinkle Schaeffer (Steve) and Roxie VanWinkle Blakley (Stanley); his sons, Henry VanWinkle II (Ashley), Bobby VanWinkle (fiancé Tammy); stepdaughter Jacque Hughes; stepson Lincoln Hughes (Ericka);15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Rip was a...
Patrick Kelly Goddard
Mar 21, 2024
Patrick Kelly Goddard, 59, entered into rest on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Patrick is survived by his siblings, Mike Goddard, Sherry Goddard Stephens, Chris Goddard, and Tony Goddard; and lots of nieces and nephews.
He was a gentle giant, and he loved people, music, and children, but his greatest love was for our Lord Jesus...
James "Jim" Haney, Jr.
Mar 19, 2024
James "Jim" Haney, Jr. of Grovetown, GA, devoted husband and father, passed away suddenly but peacefully after a long illness, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mrs. Dorothy Gray Haney and Mr. James H. Haney, Sr.; his mother-in-law, Priscilla Webb; sister-in-law, Linda Vrana; and his niece, Alison B. Jones. Surviving family includes...
Robert Wayne Rosales
Mar 18, 2024
Robert Wayne Rosales, of Hephzibah, entered into rest on March 18, 2024.
Robert was born in Texas but had lived in Hephzibah for many years. He was known as a "jack of all trades" with a vast knowledge of carpentry, mechanical issues, and fishing just to name a few. He enjoyed traveling to the mountains grilling. Not...
Louis Mateka Iii
Mar 18, 2024
Louis "Lou" Mateka III, 65, of Augusta, entered into rest on March 18, 2024.
Louis was the son of Natalie Mateka and the late Louis Mateka Jr. He retired as the Administrator of Food Services from the VA. Following his retirement he continued to volunteer at the VA. He enjoyed shooting and was a Marksman in the...
Henry "Hank" Patrick Nicholson
Mar 18, 2024
Henry "Hank" Patrick Nicholson, 60, entered into rest on Monday, March 18, 2024.
Henry was preceded in death by his father, Franklin R. Nicholson. He is survived by his mother, Gerlinde D. Montag Nicholson Brinson; his sister, Leona J. Riffe Nicholson; and his nephews, Daniel B. Waters, Dalton S. Riffe, and Dakota L. Riffe.
Henry...
Charles Weiss Iii
Mar 16, 2024
Charles Franz Weiss III, 53, entered into rest on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Richard Wayne Long
Mar 14, 2024
Richard Wayne Long, 60, entered into rest on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Marina; and his brothers, George and Gilbert. He is survived by his father, Robert; and his sisters, Anna, Diana, and Victoria (Vicki).
Richard was a loving son and brother, and a loyal friend. He was...
Hastin Benjamin Odom Iii
Mar 13, 2024
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thy own understanding, in all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Hastin Benjamin Odom III was born on January 15, 1965, to Sally McCoy (Fred) and the late Hastin Odom Jr (Marian). He departed this earthly life on March...
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