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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...

Vincent James Sparacino

Vincent James Sparacino

Sep 27, 2023

Vincent James Sparacino, 68, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Jimmy is survived by his loving ex-wife, Teresa Sparacino. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Dawn Ballou Parkman

Dawn Ballou Parkman

Sep 26, 2023

Dawn Ballou Parkman, 46, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

Dawn is preceded in death by her father, Billy Parkman; and her son, Hunter Overton. She is survived by her husband, David Pineda; son, Dawson Overton; mother, Mary Parkman; brother, Preston Parkman (Sonya Cantrell); sister, Kellie Overton (Bo Overton); aunts, Bonnie Hitchcock (John Hitchcock) and...

Sara Mae (Creech)  Carpenter

Sara Mae (Creech) Carpenter

Sep 25, 2023

Sara "Sally" Mae Carpenter, 78, entered into rest on Monday, September 25, 2023. Sally was born on July 5th, 1945, in Somerset PA, the first of four children.

Sally is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond R. Creech Sr. and Sara B. Baer; brother, Raymond "Chip" Rayford Creech Jr.; and her sons, Earl Douglas "Doug" Carpenter...

Weston Brandon Luken

Weston Brandon Luken

Sep 22, 2023

Weston Brandon Luken, 27, entered into rest on Friday, September 22, 2023.

Weston was born on December 22, 1995, in Augusta, GA, and was a lifelong resident of Appling, GA.

Weston was a 2014 graduate of Harlem High School. After graduating high school, Weston worked in landscaping and took pride in making everyone's property look...

Russell Howard Whisnant

Russell Howard Whisnant

Sep 22, 2023

Russell Howard Whisnant peacefully entered into rest on September 22nd, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Charlie Norwood V.A. Hospital surrounded by family.

Russell was born September 17, 1936, in Lincolnton, Georgia, son of the late U.V. and Carrie Lee Whisnant. Russell was the youngest of 12.

Russell is preceded in death by 10 brothers...

Claude William Farmer, Jr.

Claude William Farmer, Jr.

Sep 22, 2023

Claude William Farmer, Jr., 86, entered into rest on Friday, September 22, 2023.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dr. Martha Farmer; his son, Claude Farmer III of Seattle and his family, Peng Peng Farmer, and children Will Farmer IV, Kate Farmer and her son Owen Farmer, and Erin Farmer; and his daughter, Andrea...

Russell Herman Adams

Russell Herman Adams

Sep 21, 2023

Russell Herman Adams, 45, entered into rest on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Clifford Jones

Clifford Jones

Sep 19, 2023

Clifford Jones, 62, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Tyasia "Ty" Nicole Tuten

Tyasia "Ty" Nicole Tuten

Sep 18, 2023

Tyasia "Ty" Nicole Tuten, 22, entered into rest on Monday, September 18, 2023.

Ty is preceded in death by her sister, Denise Tuten. She is survived by her parents, Billy and Patricia Tuten; special sister, Shaneesa Tuten; and many other brothers and sisters that loved her dearly.

Ty had a smile that would light up...

Harry E. Usry, Jr.

Harry E. Usry, Jr.

Sep 18, 2023

Harry E. Usry, Jr., 82, native of Augusta, GA, entered into rest on Monday, September 18, 2023.

Harry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and was always called "Papa". He worked in the grocery business for 45 years and has been retired for 21 years. Harry was an active member of Journey Community Church, and...

Frank Charles Johnston

Frank Charles Johnston

Sep 15, 2023

Frank Charles Johnston, 94, entered into rest on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Frank Charles Johnston was a remarkable man. He was not only a brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, but also a friend to many. His 94 years on this earth were filled with love, service, and virtue. One of the most admirable aspects of...

Dorothy L. Holden

Dorothy L. Holden

Sep 13, 2023

Dorothy L. Holden, 96, of Augusta, Georgia, entered into the arms of Jesus on September 13, 2023.

Dorothy was a devoted wife to the late Wallace R. Holden, Sr., and mother to her three children, Sandra Holden McKinney (William), Wallace R. Holden, Jr. (Patricia), and Kenneth L. Holden, Sr. (Brenda). Dorothy had eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren....

James Louis White

James Louis White

Sep 11, 2023

James Louis White, 65, entered into rest on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Rebecca Anne (Varnadore)  Turner

Rebecca Anne (Varnadore) Turner

Sep 10, 2023

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, Rebecca "Becky" Anne Varnadore Turner, 75,  peacefully closed her eyes in death on this earth, but became more fully alive than she's ever been as she opened them and saw her Savior.

Becky was preceded...

Sharon Lee (Wagner)  Mulherin

Sharon Lee (Wagner) Mulherin

Sep 5, 2023

Sharon Lee Mulherin, 59, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

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