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Marcellus Claudius Verdery, Jr.

Marcellus Claudius Verdery, Jr.

Sep 5, 2022

Marcellus Claudius Verdery Jr., 67, entered into rest on September 5, 2022 at his home in Clarks Hill, South Carolina.

He is predeceased by his parents, Marcellus Claudius Sr. and Jane Reese Verdery. He is survived by his three children, Melissa Nicole Verdery, Hammond Chance Verdery, and Pearre Savannah Verdery; his brother, Mattison Reese Verdery (Susan); two...

Shirl Frances Kay

Shirl Frances Kay

Sep 5, 2022

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Karen Elaine Creech

Karen Elaine Creech

Sep 5, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Karen Elaine Creech. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John Everett Wilson

John Everett Wilson

Aug 31, 2022

John (Peter) Wilson, retired truck driver and Army Veteran of 12 years, entered into rest on August 31st, 2022, at the age of 66, at UNC Hospital Chapel Hill. John was born in Augusta, GA on November 13th, 1955. He graduated from Lucy C. Laney High School and served in the U. S Army from 1973 until 1985. John...

Roger Ramsey

Roger Ramsey

Aug 31, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Roger Ramsey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Herbert E. Kalbskopf

Herbert E. Kalbskopf

Aug 31, 2022

Herbert E. Kalbskopf entered into rest on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the age of 78.

Herb retired from the US Army after more than twenty years of service, including three tours in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; one sister; and four brothers. He is survived by his son, William Kalbskopf Sr....

Donald Edward Cawley

Donald Edward Cawley

Aug 27, 2022

Donald Edward Cawley, 74, died in the comfort of his home in Evans, GA on August 27th, 2022. He was born on April 18, 1948, in Augusta, GA, and raised in the Harrisburg area. He was a 1968 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County where he loved playing football. He worked at the Carpet Factory Outlet and sold...

John West Harper

John West Harper

Aug 19, 2022

Mr. John West Harper, 75, of Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest surrounded by his family on Friday, August 19, 2022. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, he spent his early years in many different places until finally settling down in Bush, Louisiana. He was a college Professor of Economics and World History until he settled into working for a government...

Bonnie Jean Grubbs

Bonnie Jean Grubbs

Aug 19, 2022

Mrs. Bonnie Richey Grubbs, 77, of Leah, Georgia, entered into rest surrounded by family, in the comfort of her home, on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, and a lifetime resident of Columbia County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Virginia Richey.  Miss Bonnie was a homemaker who enjoyed dining out...

Lillian Brooks Edmonds

Lillian Brooks Edmonds

Aug 15, 2022

Lillian Brooks Edmonds, 74, entered into rest on Monday, August 15, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00pm on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Road, Martinez, GA 30907. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.

Betty Jean Thompson

Betty Jean Thompson

Aug 14, 2022

Betty Thompson, 69, of North Augusta, South Carolina, entered into rest on Sunday, August 14, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Thompson. She leaves behind her sister, Ginger Strickland; Three Children, Tammy Kelly (Chris), Shannon Hall, and George Hilson; Eight Grandchildren, and Twelve Great-Grandchildren, Kayla Plueger (Austin – Emma Jean, Ryker, and...

Amelia (Tiller)  Johnson

Amelia (Tiller) Johnson

Aug 14, 2022

Amelia Tiller Johnson, 67, of Grovetown, Georgia, passed away on August 14, 2022, with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Traylor and Rosemary Tiller on October 28, 1954, in Evans, Georgia. Amelia graduated from Evans High School in 1972. Amelia was married to Dwight Johnson Sr. in 1969. They lived in Evans...

Michael Kendle Hogan

Michael Kendle Hogan

Aug 13, 2022

Michael Kendle Hogan, 74, entered into rest on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Michael is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 35 years, Mary Regina (Lollar) Hogan; daughter, Stephanie Holbrook; stepson, Daniel Norwood Nelson; and his adopted parents, Kendle and Larue Hogan. Survivors include his son, Michael Justin Hogan; adopted son, Landen Hogan; daughter, Leah Hogan;...

Jesse Thomas Hornsby

Jesse Thomas Hornsby

Aug 13, 2022

Jesse Thomas Hornsby, Sr., 70, of Blythe, Georgia entered into rest on August 13, 2022. He joined his father, Elbert, his mother, Myrtis, his brothers, Billy and Milton, and his best friend, Olen. Jesse was a dedicated public servant for nearly four decades and served 24 years as the Chief of Police for the city that he loved the ...

Orrie G. “Jerry” Black

Orrie G. “Jerry” Black

Aug 13, 2022

Mrs. Orrie Jerry Black, 78, of Martinez, GA,  passed this life to Heaven August 13th, 2022 at Doctors Hospital. Mrs. Black a life long resident of Augusta, GA and a very dedicated personnel at Murry/Kellogg company for 30 years. She love softball, football, car races, and Nascar. She was also named Mrs. Allen Park, May 5th, 1960 beauty queen....

Christine (Thurmond)  Poss

Christine (Thurmond) Poss

Aug 13, 2022

Ms. Gloria Christine Thurmond Poss, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her children on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Christine was born September 25, 1938, to Mr. Tolbert Wellington and Mrs. Myrtle Maybell Thurmond. A lifetime resident of Augusta, GA, Christine raised two wonderful children and had a very successful and rewarding...

Albert Herman Jansen, Jr.

Albert Herman Jansen, Jr.

Aug 9, 2022

Albert Herman Jansen, Jr., 94 of 403 Normandy Place, entered into rest Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 at VA Hospice. Mr. Jansen, a native of Augusta, served in the US Navy on the USS Missouri battleship in World War II. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelors degree. He retired as co-owner of McGowan printing co. He...

Helen Marie (Arrington)  Odom

Helen Marie (Arrington) Odom

Aug 9, 2022

Mrs. Helen Marie Arrington Odom passed away on August 9th, 2022 of natural causes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Melvin Odom, Sr. She is survived by two sons, Bobby Melvin Odom, Jr. and Benjamin William Odom, Sr.; two daughters, Paula Marie Odom Garasic and Sara Elizabeth Odom; Nine grandchildren, twenty one great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren....

Ray Henry Hardin

Ray Henry Hardin

Aug 7, 2022

Ray Henry Hardin, 73 entered into rest on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Louise Hardin. He is survived by his wife, Donna Hardin; daughter, Rachel Hardin; grandson, Taylor Hardin; granddaughter, Devin Butler; brother, Alan Hardin; and sister, Margaret Hardin Williams. He also leaves behind many family and friends...

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