obituaries

Apr 23, 2023

Mrs. Georgette "JoJo" S. Bailey, 90, of Augusta, GA, entered into rest on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, April 27th, 2023, at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA 30813, with Fr. Mike Ingram officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2700 Deans Bridge...

Apr 20, 2023

Gunta Mangulis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, entered into rest at the age of 89 on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in North Augusta, South Carolina. She formerly lived in Schenectady, New York, and most recently in Aiken, South Carolina.

Gunta Mangulis "Gigi" was born in Madonna, Latvia, and moved to the United States at the age...

Apr 20, 2023

Betty Ruth (Odom) Pond, aged 78, residing in Martinez, Georgia, passed away on April 20, 2023, peacefully at home.

Betty Ruth, born on January 11, 1945, grew up in Augusta. She worked for many years at Augusta Christian Schools in the talent development program until her retirement after over 25 years of service.

In 1965,...

Apr 19, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" Wimburn Ivey, 62, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after an extended illness.

Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Ivey Sr.; mother, Jacqueline Ivey; and sister, Charlynn Nickles. Survivors include his fiancé, Deborah Brooks of Harlem; his daughter, Teri Epps of Florida; his son, Kevin Brooks of Harlem; four...

Apr 19, 2023

Ronald Key, 66, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Apr 11, 2023

Tommie Raynard Hunt, 60, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Apr 7, 2023

Rafael Rolando Rodriguez Landero, known as DJ Papa Oso, El Oso Yogui, Rolan, Malaca, F-150, Tractor passed away on Friday, April 7th, 2023.

He was born in Panama and moved to the USA in March of 1997 to be reuinited with his mother and brothers, where he continued to pursue his hobby as a DJ, and a...

Apr 4, 2023

Justine Hudson Hodges ,75, of Augusta, GA, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023.

Ms. Hodges loved her family more than life itself. She was a retired childcare worker and worked some in the food industry.

Ms. Hodges had a laugh that was infectious and only she could pull it off. She never...

Apr 3, 2023

David F. Turner, age 74, of Augusta, GA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 3, 2023. His parents, Frances and Cecil Turner of Waynesboro, GA, preceded him in death.

David owned TIP (Turner Investment Properties) and was still very active with all of his clients.

David is survived by his sisters, Beth T....

Apr 1, 2023

Richard James "Pops" Caldwell, 70, entered into rest on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Richard was born on August 29, 1952.

Richard was in the Local 519 Plumbers and Pipefitters for over 40 years, and in the last 20 years he was the owner of Classic Rock Hauling. Richard brought a smile to everyone's face. He never met...

Mar 31, 2023

Edwin Hernandez, 71, entered into rest due to complications of heart failure at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was attended by his loving wife, daughters and grandchildren.

Edwin is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Elizabeth Rivas; brothers, Rafael Hernandez and Diego Hernandez; sister, Nilda and Pura Hernandez (Trujillo...

Mar 30, 2023

Leonard Dale Hollar, 65, entered into rest on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Mar 30, 2023

Thomas "Tommy" Allen Butler Sr., age 70, of Augusta, GA, entered into rest on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Tommy was retired, but held different occupations in his time. He was a print shop operator, cabinet maker, and he even spent some time making whiskey barrels. He was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in...

Mar 30, 2023

Matthew Richard Hayes, 37, left us to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 30, 2023, after sustaining injuries from a motorcycle accident in Lincolnton, GA.

Matthew, the son of Mr. Kevin Hayes (Jean) and Mrs. Storm Morgan (Arthur), was born on March 23, 1986, in Columbia, SC. He was a 2004 graduate of Greenbrier...

Mar 29, 2023

Christopher Eric Rollins, 48, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Chris was the son of Robert Glen Rollins Sr. and Marie Rose Rollins (Parrish). His siblings are Michaelyn Schuyler, Chelsea Ryan, and Bryan Rollins. He is survived by one son, Robert Rollins; and one daughter, Lilyana Rollins. He was an exemplary father, brother, and son...

Mar 25, 2023

Sharon Kay (Begemann) Brandt, 72, entered into rest on Saturday, March 25th, 2023.

Sharon was born on June 24th, 1950, in Jefferson City, MO, to Pete and Helen Begemann. She was a loving mother and wife, who took great pride in her family. Sharon recently celebrated her 45th wedding anniversary to her husband Leon, and together they...

Mar 25, 2023

Charlene B. Galloway, 80, of Martinez, Georgia, entered into rest on Saturday, March 25, 2023, after seven years of living with Alzheimer's. She met her Jesus at home with her much loved music playing and her daughter Michele and son-in-love Richard holding her and telling her she was loved.

Charlene was born in Los Angeles, California, on...

Mar 25, 2023

Emory Sayer, age 99, went to be with his Lord on March 25, 2023. He was the husband of Henry Strother Sayer.

He graduated from Wilkes County High School. While attending Berry College, in 1943 he enlisted in the Army Air Force and served in the European Theater where he volunteered for the invasion of Normandy. During...

Mar 24, 2023

Shirley Anne Johnson, 77, entered into rest on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Anne was born in Summerville, SC, on July 18, 1945. She spent her young life in SC, and moved to GA where she married Larry in 1968 and raised her children. She loved her children with a fierce love and gave unselfishly of herself to...

Mar 23, 2023

David Edward "Rockin' Chair" Jenkins, 60, born February 12th, 1963, in Jenkins County, entered into rest on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023, at his home in Burke County after battling cancer.

David is preceded in death by his mother, Alyce Carol Toole; his father, Lewis Edward Jenkins; and great-nephew, Asa Tamblyn. Survivors include his two children, Carolyn "CJ"...