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Curby Lee Smith, Jr.

Curby Lee Smith, Jr.

Apr 9, 2024

Mr. Curby Lee Smith Jr., 72, beloved husband of 35 years to Janice M. Bollinger Smith, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Curby was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was a graduate of Butler High School class of 1969, attended Augusta College, and served in the Marine Corp. Curby retired after 42 years in Concrete...

Martha Eller Blount

Martha Eller Blount

Apr 8, 2024

After an extended illness, Martha Jean Eller Blount (73) went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Martinez, Georgia.

She is survived by a son, Paul Christian Horner; two stepsons, John Byne Blount III, and James Darril Blount; her stepmother, Nina Eller Adams; a sister, Eunita Eller Gunn (Tim);...

Pamela C. (Jolly)  Covington

Pamela C. (Jolly) Covington

Apr 8, 2024

Ms. Pamela "Pam" Covington, 72, entered into rest on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Pam was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. She worked for Total Office Products for the last 20 years. She was a loving mother, sister, friend, and Nana. Throughout her life she displayed a love and devotion for animals.

Family members include...

Jimmy Lee Mctier

Jimmy Lee Mctier

Apr 6, 2024

Jimmy Lee McTier, 79, entered into rest on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Connie S. Reynolds

Connie S. Reynolds

Apr 4, 2024

Connie S. Reynolds, 81, entered into rest on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Clara Louise (Huffman)  Cliett

Clara Louise (Huffman) Cliett

Apr 4, 2024

Mrs. Clara Louise Huffman Cliett, 85, of Harlem, entered into rest on April 4, 2024.

Clara was a lifelong area resident. She was a very simple lady. She enjoyed going to yard sales. Fishing was a favorite pass time of hers, leaving early in the morning and returning at dark. She also loved baking many treats for...

Betty Jean (Newman)  Smith

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

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

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

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

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...

Alice Irene (Livingston)  Barona

Alice Irene (Livingston) Barona

Mar 30, 2024

Alice Barona, entered into rest on March 30, 2024.

Dr. Bobby Edward Coleman

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

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

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

Deborah Ann (Deremigio) Isaac

Mar 24, 2024

Deborah Ann Isaac, 62, entered into rest on Sunday, March 24th, 2024.

Henry Hugh Vanwinkle

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

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.

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

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...

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