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Susan Fanus (Baublitz)  Ford

Susan Fanus (Baublitz) Ford

Oct 25, 2023

Susan Fanus Ford, 77, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Susan is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Dennis Ford of Beech Island, SC; her daughter, Christina Hurst (Jon) of Arlington, VA; her son, Kenneth Fanus of Hanover, PA; grandchildren, Elle Hurst and Josh Hurst; her sister, Maryann Carnes (Ken); her brother, Richard...

John David Holley

John David Holley

Oct 24, 2023

John David Holley, 72, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends.

David is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie, of 48 years, and their 4 children, Melissa (Charlie), Tamara (Bryant), Steven (Lauren), and Dawn (Josh). He is also survived by his siblings Louise, Danny, William, and Martha, along with a...

Dawn Carson

Dawn Carson

Oct 23, 2023

Dawn Carson, 68, entered into rest on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Edward Q. Starnes

Edward Q. Starnes

Oct 23, 2023

Edward Quinton Starnes, 76, of Atlanta GA, passed away after a single car accident just outside of Augusta GA on Monday, October 23, 2023, just shy of his 77th birthday.

Ed was born to Grover and Lorena Starnes on November 2, 1946, and was the third of four sons. He and his previous wife of many years,...

Martha Lee (Patterson)  Briggs

Martha Lee (Patterson) Briggs

Oct 21, 2023

Martha Lee Patterson Briggs, 79, entered into rest on October 21, 2023. She was born on June 24, 1944, to the late Charles and Jenell Patterson. She was also preceded in death by two of her brothers, Frank Patterson and Billy Patterson.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 57 years, Victor Briggs; daughters, Vicky Harrold and...

Daniel Carey Powell, Sr.

Daniel Carey Powell, Sr.

Oct 20, 2023

Daniel Carey Powell Sr., 51, entered into rest October 20, 2023 at his residence.

Daniel (Carey) was born December 3, 1971 in Augusta, GA. He worked at Georgia Carolina Stucco for many years.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He was also very creative and loved to paint. He spent much of his time working...

Randolph "Randy" Marshall Gooding

Randolph "Randy" Marshall Gooding

Oct 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randolph "Randy" Gooding, who departed this world on October 18, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1951, in Augusta, Ga to the late John and Jeannine Gooding. He was 72 years old at the time of his passing.

Randy was a beloved family member and...

Polly (Hall)  Doolittle

Polly (Hall) Doolittle

Oct 16, 2023

Polly Doolittle, 91, wife of the late Charlie Doolittle, entered into rest on Monday, October 16, 2023.

In addition to her husband, Polly was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny O'Neal Hall and Jennell Hammett. She is survived by her sons, Charles Doolittle (Brenda) and Sammy Doolittle (Sammye); grandchildren, Chuck Doolittle, Adam Doolittle (Jo El), Ashley...

Leonard Amos Wright

Leonard Amos Wright

Oct 15, 2023

Leonard Amos Wright, 59, entered into rest on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Leonard is preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Geraldine Wright. He is survived by his daughters, Melinda Meagher, Tiffany Nassri (Naeem), and Rachel McWee (Jerry); sister, Tracey Warner (Allan); his partner, Patti Grulke; and grandchildren, Zachary, Taylor, Isaac, Emily, Charlotte, Madison, Mason, and...

Constance Lynne Haines

Constance Lynne Haines

Oct 14, 2023

Constance Lynne Haines, 63, entered into rest on Saturday, October 14, 2023,

Connie was born on March 7, 1960, in Staten Island, NY, to Noel and Richard Haines. She had a younger sister, Bobbi Haines-Lekhmus, and grew up in upstate New York and earned her LPN in Albany, NY. She married David Carpenter and had two children,...

Richard Kevin Hollingsworth

Richard Kevin Hollingsworth

Oct 10, 2023

Richard Kevin Hollingsworth, 56, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Kevin is preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Joyce Hollingsworth; maternal grandparents, Homer and Polly King; and his paternal grandparents, Dewey and Helen Gordon. He is survived by his maternal aunt, Elaine Saltz; and several cousins.

Kevin is a former LPN...

William Fred Glover

William Fred Glover

Oct 7, 2023

William Fred Glover, 76, entered into rest on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Richard Ernest Peterson

Richard Ernest Peterson

Oct 5, 2023

Richard Ernest Peterson, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5th, 2023.

Richard is survived by his daughters, Jill (Matt) and Jenny (Sanjay); his son, Jeff (Colleen); four grandchildren; his brother, Jack; and his sisters, Tara and Lynn. He was predeceased by his wife Donna, who died in March; his mother, Edna; his father, Ernie; and his...

Eugene Oliver Johnikin

Eugene Oliver Johnikin

Oct 4, 2023

Eugene Oliver Johnikin, 84, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Mr. Johnikin was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie W. and Louise Johnikin. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Maltsberger Johnikin; three daughters; Rhonda J. Moody of Augusta, GA, Robyn D. Shiflett (Rick) of Hephzibah, GA, and Regina Lynn Hawkins (Anthony) of...

Mary Jane (Ball)  Brown

Mary Jane (Ball) Brown

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Jane Ball Brown, 83, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the chapel at Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Road, Martinez GA 30907, with Pastor Brad Ball officiating, immediately followed by interment at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, 4501 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown...

Cole Washington Cooper, Jr.

Cole Washington Cooper, Jr.

Oct 2, 2023

Our loving father, husband, and brother in Christ, Cole Washington Cooper, Jr., 89, went home to glory on Monday, October 2nd, 2023.

Mr. Cooper was born in Wrens, Ga, and lived in several different counties in the area growing up until he moved to Columbia County, where he resided for the last almost 70 years on Cooper...

Betty Virginia (Norris)  Gibbs

Betty Virginia (Norris) Gibbs

Sep 29, 2023

Betty Virginia Gibbs, 90, entered into rest on Friday, September 29, 2023.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gibbs; her siblings, Alvin Norris, Alton "Buddy" Norris, Sara Norris, and Owen Norris; and her parents, Arthur and Myrtle Norris. She is survived by her daughter, Terri Gibbs Daughtry; son, Don Gibbs (Vickie); son, Dale Gibbs...

Mary Marcell Boone

Mary Marcell Boone

Sep 29, 2023

Mary Marcell Boone, 75, entered into rest on Friday, September 29, 2023.

Izora Priester Davis

Izora Priester Davis

Sep 28, 2023

Izora Priester Davis, 80, entered into rest on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Cleo and Leon Madden and the late Frank Priester.

Zora is survived by her sons, Grayson W. Mayfield III, Gary Mayfield (Lonna), Christopher Mayfield, and Martin "Buddy" Kneece; sisters, Mary Sivertsen and Janice McCaw (John); brother, Otis Priester...

Brian George Whalen

Brian George Whalen

Sep 27, 2023

Brian George Whalen left to be with our Lord on September 27, 2023, at the age of 58.

He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Thomas Whalen; and his mother, Marilyn Jane Whalen. He is survived by his wife, Jean Whalen; brothers, Scott Whalen and Bob Whalen; sons, Kevin Whalen and Kyle Whalen; daughters, Shyanne...

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