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Joan Adams
Dec 31, 2021
Joan Adams, 85, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother entered into rest Friday, December 31st, 2021. Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Adams.
She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Zielinski, Angela White (Jeff), and Sherry Hall (John); grandchildren, Haley Blackston (Chad), Hunter Zielinski, Morgan White, Austin White (Ali), Madison White, Hillary Long (Matt),...
Cavin Virgil Mcelroy
Dec 30, 2021
Cavin Virgil McElroy, 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at his home.
He leaves behind his son and daughter-in-law, John M. McElroy II and Michelle; his grandchildren, Baker and Mackenzie; as well as two loving sisters, Cleyta Andrews (Warren) and Karen Edwards (Mike).
Born...
Robert Johnny Yelenic
Dec 28, 2021
Robert Johnny Yelenic, 67, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Marie Trotter; father, Robert Yelenic; son, Travis Yelenic; and Christina's mom, Marcia Yelenic. Survivors include his loving wife, Lorraine Yelenic; daughter, Christina Smith (Alexander); daughter, Jenny Rocha; daughter, Tina Herndon (Ashley); daughter, Erica Gwinn; daughter, Jennifer Estrada;...
Harold (Howie) Byrd Colson Jr
Dec 28, 2021
Harold (Howie) B. Colson Jr, 65, of Hephzibah, GA, entered into rest on December 28, 2021, at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. Howie was preceded in death by his parents, Harold B. Colson Sr. and Carol A. Colson.
He is survived by his children, Dustin Colson (Dede) and Nikki Fralick (Russell); sisters, Pam Colson Moye (Bobby) and Randa...
Leo John Suer Iii
Dec 26, 2021
Mr. Leo John Suer, III (John), 51, loving husband of Mrs.Valerie Kaye Suer, of Augusta, entered into rest on December 26, 2021. There will be visitation beginning at 1:30 p.m. and a Rosary at The Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Augusta, GA) followed by a funeral Mass at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021. John was born on...
Jimmie Lee (Kay) Gonnella
Dec 21, 2021
Jimmie Lee Gonnella, 83, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at home peacefully with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Carmine Rocco Gonnella. She spent a few years of her life in Old Bridge, NJ, but lived most of her life in Augusta. She was a loving Mother,...
Michael Bruce Frost
Dec 18, 2021
Michael Frost, 68, entered into rest on Saturday, December 18th, 2021, at home peacefully with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Frost; father, Walter Frost; and brother, Harold Frost. He was a life long resident of Augusta, Georgia where he met the love of his life, Helen. Their love for each other was visible...
Les "Lech" Alexander Galazka
Dec 14, 2021
Les (Lech) Galazka (1937-2021) Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. Thank you for having been part of our lives. We miss you and always will. Your loving family.
Heather Nicole Olive
Dec 13, 2021
Heather Nicole Olive, 27, passed unexpectedly Monday, December 13, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. She was born July 5, 1994 in Wuerzburg, Germany.
Growing up in Augusta, Heather was a 2012 Graduate of Cross Creek High School where she was a passionate member of the Cross Creek Players Theatre Ensemble. Accepted into Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia,...
Mae Diane (Townson) Pederson
Dec 12, 2021
With saddened hearts Mae Diane Townson Pederson, born on March 27,1953, has passed to take her place in Heaven on December 12, 2021.
She has joined her grandparents, Clarence and Elua Mae Townson; her parents, James and Sarah Townson; and her step-daughter, Allision Pederson. She is survived by one brother, James Townson; one sister, Sherry Eagles; one...
Gary Lynn Ison
Dec 12, 2021
Gary Lynn Ison, 64, entered into the gates of Heaven on December 12, 2021.
Gary was born on December 28, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, minutes after his twin brother Larry, who preceded him in death. Gary was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country obtaining many honors and medals during his years of service. ...
Bobby Joe Young
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Bobby Joe Young, 81, entered into eternal peace and rest on Wednesday, December 08, 2021.
Mr. Young is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Bobbie Jean Young of Grovetown, GA; his brother, Alvin R. Young of Augusta, GA; his son-in-law Mark Cliatt of Grovetown, GA.
He is survived by: His precious wife of...
Karen Daniels Greene
Dec 7, 2021
Karen Daniels Greene, 51, of Appling, Georgia, wife of Tim Greene for twenty-six years, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
Karen worked as an accountant for various companies, ending her career at Augusta Janitorial Supply. She enjoyed working in her yard and all animals.
In addition to her spouse, surviving family members include...
Millege Gene Enfinger
Dec 7, 2021
Mr. Millege Gene Enfinger, 92, entered into eternal peace and rest on Tuesday, December 07, 2021.
Mr. Enfinger is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Ingeborg L. Enfinger; his sister, Mary Nell McKinney of Esto, Florida; his two brothers, Archie J. Enfinger of Dothan, Alabama and William "Buddy" H. Enfinger of Summerdale, Alabama....
James Franklin Bannister
Dec 5, 2021
James "Frank" Franklin Bannister, of Grovetown, born November 15, 1985, entered into rest on December 5, 2021. Frank is preceded by his father, John Michael Bannister; and sister, Christina Jeanette Bannister. He is survived by his wife, Amy Nicole Hegre, of Grovetown GA; son, Blayton Wade Hegre; daughters, Claire Nicole Bannister and Gracelyn Hope Bannister; mother, Kimberley Anne Bannister;...
Michael Leroy Mixon
Dec 5, 2021
Martinez, GA - Michael "Mike" Leroy Mixon, 74, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday December 5, 2021.
He was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia to the late Leroy Rueben Mixon and Mildred Payne Mixon. Raised in Augusta, he attended James L. Fleming Elementary School, Murphy Junior High School and was a proud graduate...
Elijah Wright
Dec 5, 2021
Mr. Elijah (Eli) Wright, 88, entered into rest on Sunday, December 5th, 2021, at 7:00 pm at home peacefully with his family. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary K Wright.
Eli was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina, where he grew up working on the farm until he left home at an...
Emily Grace Zavala
Dec 3, 2021
Emily Grace Zavala (Eli), beloved daughter of Janet Majewski and H. Zavala tragically passed away on December 3, 2021 at her home in Grovetown.
She is survived by her mother, Janet Majewski, of Grovetown, her sister Sara (David) Majewski of Grovetown, her brother Joel (Stephanie) Majewski of Orlando, and another brother, Sergio Zavala of Matthews. She is...
George Anthony Buffkin
Nov 30, 2021
Our father, George Anthony Buffkin, peacefully passed away on February 12th, 2022, after a unexpected battle with cancer. George was 63.
George was born January 19th, 1959, in New Bern, North Carolina. Growing up, George had an incredibly daredevil childhood. After meeting his former spouse Hiedi, the pair went on to eventually marry and have 3 children....
Jennifer Ellen Norris
Nov 30, 2021
Jennifer "Jenny" Ellen Norris, 50, of Augusta, Ga, entered to rest on Wednesday, February 09, 2022.
Jenny was born on November 19, 1971, and spent most of her life in Augusta, Ga. She was an incredibly hard worker, dedicated mother/grandmother, and creative-minded individual. She loved spending time with her grandkids, gardening, crafting, baking, rescuing dogs, and doing...
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