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Ellis Lee Hopkins, Jr.

Ellis Lee Hopkins, Jr.

Feb 28, 2023

Ellis Lee Hopkins, Jr., 78, passed away February 28, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Lee was born in Elberton, GA, in June of 1944, to Ellis and Jerolyn Hopkins. He was the eldest brother of Tommy and Jimmy Hopkins. The family moved to Washington, GA, where he lived until he joined the United States Marine Corps. He...

Ruth Elizabeth Dawson

Ruth Elizabeth Dawson

Feb 28, 2023

Our Heavenly Father took Ruth to be in His kingdom February 28, 2023, after a hard, yet quick, battle with cancer. To know Ruth was to understand that you were always in her world. She had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off her back and always had a seat at her table for anyone...

Richard Wayne White

Richard Wayne White

Feb 28, 2023

Richard Wayne White, 74, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Oliva Margarita Ostolaza

Oliva Margarita Ostolaza

Feb 28, 2023

Oliva Margarita Ostolaza, 90, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Oliva was born in 1932 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She had five children, 13 grandchildren, and lots of great-grandchildren. In 1987, she moved to Augusta, Georgia. She was a seamstress by nature, with wedding dresses being one of her many talents. She was called Mami...

Fred "Ricky" Richard Rauton

Fred "Ricky" Richard Rauton

Feb 26, 2023

Fred "Ricky" Richard Rauton, 28, entered into rest on Sunday, February 26, 2023.Ricky was born and raised in Augusta, GA.

Ricky is preceded in death by his mother, Donna Walker. Ricky is survived by his son, Jayce Henry Rauton; his father and stepmother, Curtis (Karen) Rauton; paternal grandmother, Patsy Morse; sister, Ashley Massaro; brother, Lawrence (Jennie) Hegner...

John Judson Bowden

John Judson Bowden

Feb 25, 2023

John Judson "Buzzy" Bowden, passed away on the morning of February 24, 2023, at Marshall Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care center after battling Alzheimer's Disease for many years. Buzzy was 88 years old.

Buzzy was born as the third child of Henryetta and Earl Judson Bowden on April 11 1934, in Greenwood, South Carolina, where he...

Wanda Sue (Green)  Miller

Wanda Sue (Green) Miller

Feb 25, 2023

Wanda Sue Miller, 72, entered into rest on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, 4501 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown, Georgia, with Pastor David Kitchens officiating.

Linda Kay Rennick

Linda Kay Rennick

Feb 23, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Linda Kay Rennick, 72, of Martinez, GA announces her peaceful passing at her home on Thursday, February 23,2023, after a brief battle with cancer.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Norma Langer; her sister, Barbara Jean; and husband, Daniel Allen Rennick. She is survived...

Barry Bernard Davis, Sr.

Barry Bernard Davis, Sr.

Feb 19, 2023

Barry Davis Sr., 55, of Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Barry is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Davis and Marion Davis of Augusta, Georgia. Barry is survived by his loving wife Tina Davis; his sons, Barry Davis Jr. and Evan Grunfelder; his daughters, Lauren Davis, Taylor Davis, and Catherine Mulherin; his...

Michael Edward Arrowood

Michael Edward Arrowood

Feb 19, 2023

Michael Edward Arrowood, 75, entered into rest on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Michael was born on December 24, 1947, in Portsmouth, Ohio. He graduated high school with honors and perfect attendance while getting awards for playing football. He joined the Army right after in 1967. He began as a Combat Telecommunications Center Operator and was stationed in...

Frank Elter Chandler Iii

Frank Elter Chandler Iii

Feb 18, 2023

Frank Elter Chandler III, 54, entered into rest on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

Stephen Gregory Padgett

Stephen Gregory Padgett

Feb 14, 2023

Stephen Gregory Padgett, 65 of Grovetown, Ga., passed away suddenly on February 14, 2023, at his home.

He is survived by his mother, W. Jean Jones of Hephzibah; his sisters, Debra West (Paul) of  Grovetown, and Patricia Deese (Duane) of Evans; his brother, Larry Padgett of Augusta; his nephews, Caleb Arbor, Tristen West, and Ryan West;  nieces,...

James Edward Dempsey, Jr.

James Edward Dempsey, Jr.

Feb 13, 2023

James Edward Dempsey, Jr., "Bubba", 52, entered into rest on Monday, February 23, 2023.

James was born in Augusta, Georgia, on September 10, 1970, to Katherine (Ledbetter) and James Edward Dempsey, Sr.

James was always the life of the party and was a loving father, brother, and uncle. He was a lifelong resident of Augusta...

Tommy Joseph Carson Iii

Tommy Joseph Carson Iii

Feb 11, 2023

Tommy Joseph Carson III, 48, of Augusta, GA, passed away on February 11th, 2023. He was born in Orangeburg, SC on September 21st, 1974. Tommy was a beloved son of Jim (step-father) and Tammy Fisher of Grovetown, GA, and Tommy and Teresa (step-mother) Carson, of Rowesville, SC. Tommy graduated from Evans High School in Evans, GA and served in...

Fredna Earl (Sylvia)  Fowler

Fredna Earl (Sylvia) Fowler

Feb 10, 2023

Fredna Earl Fowler, 91, entered into rest on Friday, February 10th, 2023.

James Thomas Seim Ii

James Thomas Seim Ii

Feb 8, 2023

James Thomas Seim II, 44, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023.

Donald William Pounds

Donald William Pounds

Feb 5, 2023

Donald William Pounds, 86, entered into rest on Sunday, February 5th, 2023.

Jerrie Annette (Davis)  Connell

Jerrie Annette (Davis) Connell

Feb 2, 2023

Jerrie Annette Connell passed from her earthly life to begin her eternal life with her Lord February 2nd,2023. Born August 4th ,1939, in Screven County and later her family moved to Augusta. She retired from Kroger.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Beverly Lewis of Augusta, GA; and brother, Billy Davis of Grovetown, GA. She...

Joseph John Allred

Joseph John Allred

Jan 31, 2023

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Benjamin David Blackmon

Benjamin David Blackmon

Jan 30, 2023

Benjamin David Blackmon age 27, of Martinez, Georgia, unexpectedly passed away on January 30, 2023. Born in Marietta, GA on March 31, 1995, Benjamin was the beloved son of Tommy and Deborah Blackmon, and best friend and brother to Andy Blackmon.

He is survived by his mother, Deborah; brother, Andy; Uncle, Roger; and cousins, Natalie, Caroline, and...

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