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Judith Carol (Drochter)  Self

Judith Carol (Drochter) Self

Jun 30, 2024

Judy was born on January 23, 1956, and died on June 30, 2024, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Judy is survived by her fiancé, Lee Ribley; her father, Oriville K. Drochter; her aunt, Martha Drochter; her aunt and uncle, Macie and Terry Blandford; and her faithful greyhound, Heidi. She was preceded in death by her...

Walter Ulmer Schmidt

Walter Ulmer Schmidt

Jun 26, 2024

Walter Ulmer Schmidt, 77, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Walter was born October 17, 1946 to the late Mary Ulmer Schmidt and Dr. Henry Louis Schmidt in Augusta, Georgia. Walter graduated from the Academy of Richmond County before attending North Georgia College in Dahlonega, the University of Georgia in Athens, and Augusta College where...

James David Brazell, Sr.

James David Brazell, Sr.

Jun 24, 2024

James David Brazell Sr., 70, of Martinez, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Daisy Brazell; sisters, Helen Odom and Edith Ford; and his brothers, Leroy Brazell, Billy Brazell, and Danny Brazell. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Karen Ream...

Grace Elizabeth Perkinson Wittke

Grace Elizabeth Perkinson Wittke

Jun 24, 2024

Grace P. Wittke, of Evans, Georgia, 74, beloved wife, mother, and granny, entered into rest on Monday, June 24th, 2024. Born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 11th, 1949. She was the daughter of the late William T. and Mildred (Rose) Perkinson.

Grace was in Richmond County law enforcement for 25 years. She retired at the age of...

Pamela Jo (Roof)  Peterson

Pamela Jo (Roof) Peterson

Jun 20, 2024

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and bestest friend Pam Peterson, 24 (so she said she was) went home to her heavenly father on June 20, 2024 at 3:42.

Pam Peterson was born on December 19, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to Shirley (Fiddler) and William Roof.

Pam was the best wife, mother, nanny, and friend you could...

Allen Preston King, Sr.

Allen Preston King, Sr.

Jun 20, 2024

Allen Preston King, Sr. (82) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family into the presence of his Savior on June 20, 2024.

He was born on December 15, 1941 to John Thomas and Beatrice W. King in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County.

Allen went to work after high school for...

Carolyn Margaret Coryell Md

Carolyn Margaret Coryell Md

Jun 18, 2024

Carolyn Margaret Coryell, MD, 73, of Mooresville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late William and Margaret E. Coryell, PhD. Dr. Coryell was a 1968 graduate of Richmond Academy in Augusta, GA, and a 1972 graduate of Emory University, where she was a member of...

Jay Beecy Godfrey

Jay Beecy Godfrey

Jun 18, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jay Beecy Godfrey on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Jay's spirited life touched many, leaving behind a legacy of friendship, adventure, and an unwavering love for his country.

Mr. Godfrey is preceded in death by his mother, Maude Willis Godfrey; father, Jay B. Godfrey Jr.; grandmother, Irene...

Willie Leopard Manning, Jr.

Willie Leopard Manning, Jr.

Jun 18, 2024

Willie Leopard Manning, Jr., 54, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Willie was a lifelong resident of Augusta Ga. He started working in the carpet retail business at the age of 13. He has owned several retail carpet stores in the area, and he was the current owner of Mr. Carpet Wholesellers in Augusta.

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Lynda Screws Skillen

Lynda Screws Skillen

Jun 18, 2024

Lynda Screws Skillen, 76, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Lynda was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Skillen; mother, Edith Rhodes Screws; father, Thomas Doyle Screws; and her sister, Pamela S. Biggam. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa SanFratello Endredi (Dave) of Martinez GA; sister, Eleanor Holsomback (Dave) of Lincolnton GA;...

Robert Lee Richmond, Jr.

Robert Lee Richmond, Jr.

Jun 16, 2024

Robert Lee Richmond, Jr., 58, entered into rest on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Lucy (Knee)  Zimmerman

Lucy (Knee) Zimmerman

Jun 16, 2024

Mrs. Lucy Zimmerman, 93, wife of the late Francis E. Zimmerman, of Grovetown, entered into rest on June 16, 2024.

Mrs. Zimmerman, a native of Newfoundland, had been a resident of Grovetown for many years. She was a Girl Guide in Newfoundland. Lucy was very involved with the Girl Scouts of America where she was a lifetime...

Vera May (Cassella)  King

Vera May (Cassella) King

Jun 16, 2024

Vera May King, 72, entered into rest on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

With a heavy heart we say goodbye to Vera, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her sudden passing took us by surprise and has altered our lives and hearts forever, we know she was not ready to leave us. She will be missed dearly....

Robert Kevin Buchanan

Robert Kevin Buchanan

Jun 14, 2024

Robert Kevin Buchanan entered into rest on June 14, 2024.

Sonya (Henson)  Smith

Sonya (Henson) Smith

Jun 13, 2024

Sonya Henson Smith entered into rest on June 13, 2024.

Amy Marcia Gibson

Amy Marcia Gibson

Jun 13, 2024

Amy Marcia Gibson, of Augusta Georgia, 74, beloved mother and grandmother entered into rest on Thursday, June 13th, 2024. Born in Augusta Georgia on November the 20th, 1949 ,she was the daughter of the late John T. and Imogene Gibson.

She was a graduate of Butler High School, Class of 1969. After graduation, she immediately went to...

Nicholas Lawrence

Nicholas Lawrence

Jun 13, 2024

Nicholas Lawrence entered into rest on June 13, 2024.

Nicholas was a native of Hawaii, but lived in Hephzibah for many years. He was retired from the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his son Robbie Lawrence.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lawrence; his children, Brian Page (Shannon), Marie Hobbs (Daniel), and...

Payton K. Overcash

Payton K. Overcash

Jun 11, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Payton K. Overcash who left us on June 11, 2024. Born on March 17,1994, Payton touched many lives with his ever present laughter and a heart that was truly one of a kind. The void his departure leaves behind will be hard to fill.

He...

Angela Thomas

Angela Thomas

Jun 9, 2024

Angela "Angie" Thomas entered into rest on June 9, 2024.

Stuart Reid

Stuart Reid

Jun 8, 2024

Stuart Reid, 78 of Salisbury, passed away on June 8, 2024 in Augusta, GA.

Born September 10, 1945 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, he was the son of the late Norman Reid and Elizabeth (Barrett) Ellison.

Stuart was raised by his grandparents, John and Mary Reid. After completing his apprenticeship in engineering, he went to work...

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