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May Ella (Lipscomb)  Blanton

May Ella (Lipscomb) Blanton

Nov 10, 2025

May Ella Lipscomb Blanton, 90, of Grovetown, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025.

May was a member of Our Savior Episcopal Church. She was a very simple lady. She enjoyed doing word search puzzles and traveling especially to Europe. She loved all of her family and cherished every moment she was able to spend with her...

Cathy Lynn (Schofield)  Hardeman

Cathy Lynn (Schofield) Hardeman

Nov 6, 2025

Cathy Lynn Schofield Hardeman, beloved wife of Robert Walter Hardeman for more than 31 years, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital.

Her celebration of a life well-lived will be private.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Shelton Schofield and Virginia Schofield.

She is survived...

Francis "Frank" Short

Francis "Frank" Short

Nov 5, 2025

Frank Short Jr., 86, a devoted family man and skilled electrician, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, in Hephzibah, GA.

Born in New Jersey, Frank was a long-time resident of the Augusta area. Known for his skills as an electrician, he was always ready to share his knowledge and advice with those who needed it. Outside...

Helen Uzarski

Helen Uzarski

Nov 3, 2025

Helen Uzarski, 77, of Martinez, gained her heavenly reward on November 3, 2025.

Helen was a lifelong Augusta area native and retired from Gracewood State School. She loved her lord and was a faithful member of The Sanctuary in Evans.  She also enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles and working in the garden growing tomatoes, cucumbers, and...

Carmen Virgil Ray

Carmen Virgil Ray

Nov 2, 2025

Carmen Virgil Ray, known to many as "Poncho", passed away on November 2, 2025.

He was a lifelong Augusta native and a 1966 graduate of George P. Butler High School. He was a retired pipefitter. Poncho enjoyed a good joke always ready for a laugh and to tease people. He also liked to watch old western movies...

Wendell Wayne Stephenson

Wendell Wayne Stephenson

Oct 26, 2025

SMSGT (Ret.) Wendell Wayne Stephenson, beloved husband of the late Virginia "Ginny" Stephenson, passed away on October 26, 2025.

Wendell was originally from Ohio but lived in Augusta for many years. He proudly served his country, retiring after 26 years in the U.S. Airforce. He enjoyed traveling in his RV with his beloved wife Ginny, often visiting...

Terrell Leon Washburn

Terrell Leon Washburn

Oct 25, 2025

Loving husband, son, brother ('my hero' to sister Susie); father, Papa; Great Grandfather, Terrell Washburn passed peacefully at home on October 25, 2025. Terrell grew up in Gainesville, Ga but has lived in North Augusta for many years. He was baptized in 1961 and recommitted his heart to Jesus prior to his death.

He married Joann, the...

Steve Favors

Steve Favors

Oct 24, 2025

Steven Hayward Favors, 68, left us far too soon on October 24, 2025, but his memory will forever be a source of comfort, laughter, and love for all who were fortunate enough to know him.

He was a devoted brother, a loyal friend, and for 18 beautiful years, the loving and faithful companion of Angela Hatfield.

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Ruth Jewell

Ruth Jewell

Oct 21, 2025

Ruth Jewell passed away on October 21, 2025.

Private services will be at a later date.

Janie Jones

Janie Jones

Oct 21, 2025

Janie J. Jones departed this world to be with the Lord October 21, 2025 at the age of 94.

As a hobby, she began catering wedding Receptions, Anniversaries, Holiday meals for families including cakes and pastries.  She was actively involved in the mini - breakfast at her church

Although her passion was baking, gardening and...

Sonia Moreno

Sonia Moreno

Oct 21, 2025

Sonia C. Moreno, passed away on October 21, 2025.

Besides being a full-time homemaker, her passion was sewing and for years she made beautiful costumes for the Augusta Ballet.

Sonia is survived by her husband of 58 years, Tulio Moreno; daughter, Maria Boose (Kenneth); son, Matias Moreno (Teresa Bright); grandchildren, Kenneth Boose, Hunter Boose (Carly),...

Jerry Swofford

Jerry Swofford

Oct 17, 2025

Jerry Swofford, 61, of Augusta, passed away on October 17, 2025.

Jerry was born in Decatur GA but resided in Savannah for many years before recently coming to Augusta. Jerry was an animal lover, especially cats. He also enjoyed watching sports. Jerry will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends.

He is...

Renay Brown

Renay Brown

Oct 16, 2025

Renay Sheffield Brown, 45 of Augusta Georgia has moved on to join her father John Sheffield and Christopher "Op" Powell with our Lord.

Renay is survived by Angela and Barbara Ann, her siblings; John, Anna, Sabrina, and Samantha. Also, Sean, Dylan, Noah, KJ and special niece Amber Jones, whom all cared for her dearly. Renay leaves behind...

Monica Kuhn

Monica Kuhn

Oct 13, 2025

Monica Kuhn passed away on October 13, 2025.

A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM at 1258 Alden Dr. Augusta GA 30909.

Nancy Schultz

Nancy Schultz

Oct 11, 2025

Nancy Mary Jansson Schultz, 92, of Augusta, GA, died October 11th, 2025 after a battle with Alzheimers. Schultz was born in Kansas City, MO to Lora Griffin and Al Jansson, and grew up in Oklahoma City, OK. She graduated from Park College in Parkville, MO and completed one year at the University of Oklahoma’s school of nursing. In 1955 she...

Everett Schultz Jr

Everett Schultz Jr

Oct 11, 2025

Dr. Everett H. Schultz, Jr., aged 98, of Augusta, GA. died October 11th, 2025. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC, to Everett H. and Etta Transou Schultz. During high school he reported high school sports for the Winston-Salem Journal, whence he acquired the nickname “Scoop” that hung on most of his life. He volunteered and served in the U. S....

William Lawrence Smith

William Lawrence Smith

Oct 8, 2025

William "Billy" Lawrence Smith, 92, of North Augusta, passed away on October 8, 2025.

At his requests there will be no services held at this time.

Joseph Francis Whitehead Iii

Joseph Francis Whitehead Iii

Oct 8, 2025

Jospeh Francis Whitehead III, 69, of Augusta, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025.

Joe was a 1974 graduate of Glenn Hills High School, received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Maryville College in Maryville TN, his Juris Doctorate from the NOVA School of Law in Davie Florida and his Master of Sports Management from Barry University...

Natalie Moore

Natalie Moore

Oct 7, 2025

Natalie Moore, 87, of Martinez, passed away on October 7, 2025.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday October 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 835 N Belair Rd, Evans, GA 30809, with Bishop Spencer Crunk officiating.

Florist please deliver flowers to the church.

Grace Smits

Grace Smits

Oct 6, 2025

Grace Smits, born Geeske Koopman, passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on March 7, 1936, in the charming town of Sint Nicolaasga, Friesland, in the Netherlands, Grace was the beloved eldest daughter of Nanne Ulbe Koopman and Eke Van Der Schuit. She was a cherished sister to Gepke, Wytze, and Anna, a devoted...

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