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Obituaries

Sally Ann Wise

Sally Ann Wise

Sep 18, 2025

Sally Ann Wise, age 78, entered into eternal rest on September 18, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Georgia Malpass née Brandon and Ardell Malpass.

She was preceded in death by her brothers George "Buster" Smith, Robert Malpass, Gene Malpass, and David Malpass.

She is survived by her husband of 41...

Deborah Dawn Ventura-Bradley

Deborah Dawn Ventura-Bradley

Sep 15, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the death of Deborah Dawn Ventura-Bradley of Augusta, Georgia. She passed away on September 15, 2025. Ms. Ventura was a devoted mother to three children, Eric (31), Casey (29), and Jacob (15) and a grandmother to four grandchildren all below the age of ten.

Born to Denise...

Kathleen Maddox

Kathleen Maddox

Sep 15, 2025

Kathleen Maddox passed away on September 15, 2025.

The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Thomas L. King Funeral Home.

Leone Pispisa

Leone Pispisa

Sep 12, 2025

Leone Pispisa passed away on September 12, 2025.

Michael Lawrence Beasley

Michael Lawrence Beasley

Sep 12, 2025

Michael Lawrence Beasley passed away on September 12, 2025.

Mike graduated from Butler High School and Augusta Technical College, where he specialized in mechanics.  He spent several years as an EMT before working for himself as an auto mechanic.  Mike loved working with his hands and helping as many people as he could. He was a devoted...

Richard Curtis Norman

Richard Curtis Norman

Sep 11, 2025

Richard Curtis Norman, fondly known as Curt, passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on January 10, 1971.

The community is invited to pay their respects and honor Curt's memory at his visitation, which will take place on September 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, followed by a memorial service...

Bohdan Kryshtalowych

Bohdan Kryshtalowych

Sep 10, 2025

Bohdan Paul Kryshtalowych, 74, of Martinez, passed away on September 10, 2025.

Mr. Kryshtalowych originally from Cleveland Ohio was a longtime native of the Augusta area. He was the co-owner of Pipe Dreams in Aiken. When not working he enjoyed reading and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother.

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Amy Elisa Stanphill

Amy Elisa Stanphill

Sep 5, 2025

Amy Elisa Stanphill, 46, of Thomson, Georgia, passed away on September 5, 2025.

Amy was born on August 4, 1979, the beloved daughter of Darwin and Cindy Osborne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Stanphill, Sr.

She is survived by her son, Jaxon Daniel Stanphill; her stepson, Jerry Stanphill, Jr.; her parents,...

Josephine Ann Washburn

Josephine Ann Washburn

Sep 3, 2025

Josephine A. Washburn passed peacefully on September 3 at home surrounded by family.

Joann was born and raised in Massachusetts and settled in the Augusta area in the 1970s. She married the love of her life, Terrell, on August 12, 1978.

After a career in community mental health, Joann started USC-Aiken at 46 years of...

Valerie Anne Clem

Valerie Anne Clem

Sep 2, 2025

Valerie Clem, 65, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 2nd, 2025. Born on August 8th, 1960, Valerie lived a full and vibrant life from beginning to end and touched the lives of many people along the way.

Before she graduated from Northern High School, in Baltimore,Md, she met the love of her life, John, with...

Annette Mctier

Annette Mctier

Sep 1, 2025

Annette McTier passed away on September 1, 2025.

Jay Olmstead

Jay Olmstead

Aug 26, 2025

Jay Olmstead, 66, of Hephzibah, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Jay grew up in the Jacksonville Florida area but later resided in Hephzibah for many years. He was retired as a warehouse worker from Toyota after 31 years; after moving to Augusta, he owned the JLO Delivery Service. Jay loved his...

Paul Lagasse

Paul Lagasse

Aug 23, 2025

Paul Lagasse, 64, beloved husband and father passed away with his family by his side on August 23, 2025 at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta.

Paul was born in Maine in 1960 to Theophil and Joan Lagasse.  He married his wife of 36 years, Petra Lagasse, in Denmark.  A veteran of the U.S Army, he served for 20...

Inez Williams

Inez Williams

Aug 22, 2025

Inez Williams passed away on August 22, 2025.

Inez A Williams was born and raised in Marion Alabama by her mom (Marion Massey), her father (John Aldridge) and her Grandfather (Pete Massey).

In addition to her parents and grandparents she is predeceased by her siblings Lizzie Mae Lipscomb Kelly, Clarence Oliver Laura Aldridge Brown, Richard...

Kathleen Pratt

Kathleen Pratt

Aug 18, 2025

Kathleen Pratt passed away on August 18, 2025.

Kathleen mostly known as Kathy was a native of Augusta and a graduate of Westside High School.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Nell Pratt; and her siblings, Sylvia Barton ("Sibbie"), Susan Pratt Smith and Angela Pratt Hodges ("Angie). The loss of her...

Ada Clark

Ada Clark

Aug 15, 2025

Ada Estrella (Kessel) Clark of Martinez, Georgia, peacefully entered into rest on August 15, 2025,  surrounded by 4 generations of family.

Ada was born on May 10, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Hayward Franklin Kessel and Margie (Rollins) Nessar-Brown.

Ada was an avid floral designer who loved all things related to the garden....

Joshua Messer

Joshua Messer

Aug 5, 2025

On Monday August 5th, 2025 Joshua Nicholas Messer passed away leaving his mother Barbara Messer, two sisters Kimberly Messer and Taylor Messer, brother Shawn Messer, two nieces Aaliyah Montgomery and Mekenzie Grimes, great niece Leilani Williams, two nephews Michael Montgomery and Sylar Schlein.

John Earl Charlton

John Earl Charlton

Aug 5, 2025

John Earl Charlton passed peacefully at his home in Augusta, GA with his wife beside him shortly after midnight on August 5, 2025.  Mainly known as Earl, many of his American friends called him Duke.  Earl grew up in Coledale, New South Wales, Australia and later lived on the Gold Coast before moving to Augusta, GA.   While on the...

Ernest Wilcher

Ernest Wilcher

Aug 3, 2025

Ernest Lee Wilcher, 78, passed away on August 3, 2025.

Ernest was born in Jefferson County but lived in the Augusta area for a longtime. He loved driving a truck which led to a 42 year career as a truck driver. When not driving a truck he loved to be outdoors working in his yard, and in...

Mike Mazur

Mike Mazur

Aug 2, 2025

Michael David Mazur, 66, peacefully passed away on August 1st, 2025, at home in Martinez, Georgia.

Born on March 6, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia, Mike lived a life rooted in hard work, quiet devotion and deep love for his family and the simple joys of life.

Mike spent most of his career as a welder...

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