obituaries

May 27, 2021

Olga passed away peacefully on May 27th, 2021.  She was born in Enga, Italy. She was proceeded in death by her parents Emilia Veronesi(mother), and Valerio Galvagni(father). She is survived by her daughter Cynthia Sumpter, son-in-law David Sumpter and grand-daughter Megan Sumpter. She was a member of the German/American Club, and the Italian Club. She enjoyed dancing, cooking, and...

May 24, 2021

Sharon Renee Gibson entered into rest on May 24 , 2021. Sharon was born on March 9, 1965 and was the beloved daughter of Olin D. and Myra Jean Gibson.

She was an honor graduate of Hephzibah High School and Augusta College, majoring in English and French. She was employed by Augusta Oncology Associates.

Her...

May 17, 2021

Mr. Devan Floyd Parker passed away at his residence on May 17, 2021. He is preceded in death by his grandmother-  Deanna C. Williams, and his mother- Sabrina Parker. He is survived by his wife Megan Parker, 3 sons Tristan Reeves, DJ Parker and Ezra Jack Parker, 2 step children Mason Cooper and Freya Stamper, grandfather Jack Williams, and...

May 17, 2021

Ben Owen Young Jr, of Augusta Ga passed away on May 17th, 2021 at 5:30 pm after a heroic fight with Covid-19. He was 59 years old. Ben leaves behind his loving wife of 28 years Sherry Renee Young, two sons Christopher Ryan Abbott and Benjamin Owen Young, his mother Brenda Williams Young, a sister Sandra Martin, step-mother Linda...

May 17, 2021

Carolyn Dianne Newberry (75) of Martinez, Georgia (formerly of Cairo, GA) entered into rest on May 17th 2021. Carolyn was the 15th of 16 children. She was born in Thomasville, Georgia to Alton Everett Newberry and Hattie Lenora Butler Newberry on June 6, 1945. She lived in many different states however she always referred to Cairo, GA as her...

May 15, 2021

Martinez GA: Alma "Maxine AKA Max-Maxie-Granny Max-Granny-Mom-Fred" Joyner

On May 15th, 2021 Maxine peacefully entered eternal rest at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Max was born in Overton County Tennessee to the late Aubra and Ethelene Webb. She was married to the late Theodore "Teddy" Joyner in 1961 and they resided in Ohio...

May 9, 2021

Robert Kenneth Platson (Bob) passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 9, 2021. Bob was born on April 26,1949 in Quincy, Illinois and was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Dorothy Platson. Bob was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his children, Daughter:...

May 8, 2021

Hugh Anthony McPherson was born July 13, 1976. He was born in St.Catherine, Jamaica and spent most of his childhood there. In his adult years he lived in Florida, Texas, and Georgia. He enlisted in the United States Army in 2001. Following basic training, he was sent to Fort Lee, Virginia to train to become a 92A automated logistics...

May 8, 2021

Mr. Derek Joseph Bond passed away tragically, and unexpectedly on May 8, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Emily, and his son, Lincoln; as well as his mother Brenda, his father Bryan, and stepmother Julie, brothers Bryan and Chris, sisters-in-law Tammy and Michelle, step-brother Branden, his nephews Connor and Seth, and his mother-in-law Susan, and father-in-law Loyd. Derek...

May 4, 2021

Dewayne Garrett passed peacefully on May 4th 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his mother Patsy A. Garrett. Survivors include his wife Marian (Sissy) Garrett, sons Tyler D. Garrett and Ryan A. Garrett, father, Wayne Garrett, and Evelyn Mobley, sister Cindy (Lulu) Garrett, nieces, Anna Hall, Abigail Estevez and Hannah Rae James, Nephews...

Apr 29, 2021

Madison Edward Coleman, 61, Husband of Cathy Hollimon Coleman, went to his heavenly home on April 29th 2021 after an extended illness.

He was an Ordained Minister and a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church. He retired from Bilo as a meat-cutter. Edward had a sense of humor and a few favorite things in life, the Beach, USC...

Apr 19, 2021

Walter Maurice Hering Jr entered into rest on the morning of Monday, April 19th. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Maurice Hering Sr and his mother Mary C. Hering. He is survived by his step-mother Carol Hering; two children and their spouses, Sally A. McMahon (daughter), Corey E. Hering (son), J. Andrew McMahon (son-in-law), and Jessica...

Apr 16, 2021

Judyann Hunnicutt Waller, wife of John Dewitt Waller Jr. entered into rest on April 16, 2021. Judyann was born in Augusta GA and was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Eugene Lowe. Judyann was a woman with a big heart, a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Judyann was a truly amazing woman with a...

Apr 15, 2021

SPC. Tyler Ray Gates entered into rest on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 in Fort Bliss, Texas. SPC. Tyler Ray Gates funeral services will be held Friday, April 30th, 2021 at 11:30 AM at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel with full Military honors. Interment to follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. SPC Gates was born in Augusta, Georgia and was the son...

Apr 9, 2021

Mrs. Mildred Cornelia Norris Caines, beloved wife of Mr. Samuel "Sammy" Caines, of Augusta, entered into rest on Friday April 9, 2021.

Mrs. Caines was born in Augusta and was the daughter of the late Tedford E. Norris and Coralee Blackstone Norris. She was a nurse at University Hospital and following her retirement she and her husband...

Apr 9, 2021

Mrs. Artith Gail Boatright Slantis, 56, joined the Lord's Angels on April 9, 2021, after a brief illness. She was a member of Philadelphia United Methodist Church.

Artith loved all children and was a nanny to as many as possible to include her nieces and great nieces. She spent her career as a truck driver with her...

Apr 4, 2021

The Life of Robert E. Mormant

Robert Eugene Mormant was born on April 4,1952 to the late Wille and Dorothy Mormant. Robert transition on April 04, 2021 he was a maintenance man for Sunset Villa apartments for over 15 years, until his health started to fail him. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings...

Apr 4, 2021

Mrs. Audrey Louise Spires Stacy, 85, wife of the late Danny Lee Stacy, entered into rest on April 4, 2021. The family will have a service at a later date.

Mrs. Stacy was born in Aiken South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Eugene Spires and Annie Lee Hydrick Spires. She was a beautiful woman...

Apr 3, 2021

Mr. Joseph Frank D'Amico, 85, beloved husband of 51 years to the late Lois Ann McKnight D'Amico, entered into rest on April 3, 2021. A graveside service will be held Wednesday April 7, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Westover Memorial Park with Father Mike Ingram Celebrant. Military Honors will be accorded at the gravesite. The family will receive friends...

Mar 17, 2021

Mr. John "Johnny" L. Waters, beloved son and husband, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his mother Peggy McVey Waters. Survivors include his wife Donna Davis Waters, father: James "Bob" R. Waters Sr., brother: James "Bobby" R. Waters Jr. (Sherry), sister: Windy Ann Jester (Greg),...