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Obituaries
Machiel Jan Groothand
Jun 22, 2021
Machiel Jan Groothand 80 of Augusta, Ga entered into rest June 22nd 2021 at 10pm at University hospital. He was a retired television broadcaster and traveled the country to bring underperforming stations up in their respective markets. He was also a published author of the Puppets Master, a book based loosely on his early experiences in war torn Holland....
Robert Lee Fields
Jun 20, 2021
Robert Lee Fields, 65 of Martinez, Georgia entered into rest June 20, 2021. Robert was born January 1, 1956 in Augusta, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late Bobby Lee Fields and Shirley Ann Minyard Fields. He was a lifelong resident of Martinez, Georgia and worked his entire life as a carpenter by trade. His most proud...
Marie Georgette (Shepard) Carver
Jun 15, 2021
Marie Georgette Shepard Carver entered into her eternal rest June 15, 2021. Marie was born in Augusta, Ga at University Hospital on August 16th, 1960 to her mother, Norma Jean Reese (Maiden) & Byron Shepard. Marie, who most have known as Rita, was preceded in death by her brother, Lee Shepard, her mother, Norma Jean, and brother-in-law, Daryl Knight....
Evelyn Annette (Gay) Brown
Jun 9, 2021
Mrs. Evelyn Annette Gay Brown, 83, wife of the late James R. Brown, of Harlem GA, entered into rest on June 9, 2021. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM, at Westview Cemetery Augusta, with Pastor Clayton Galloway officiating.
Mrs. Brown was born on January 31, 1938 and was the...
John Gilbert Agers
Jun 6, 2021
On Sunday, June 6, 2021, John Gilbert Agers, 85, passed from the loving arms of his wife, Sybil, into the arms of our loving God.
John was a kind and gracious man who was always willing to help. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
John was born January 29, 1936...
Melvyn Dennis Coffman
Jun 2, 2021
Melvyn Dennis Coffman entered into rest on June 02, 2021. Melvyn was born on June 27, 1942 in Richmond, Virginia. He thoroughly enjoyed traveling and going on cruises with his wife. He is survived by his wife Linda Lee "Burke" Coffman and his son Thomas Coffman (Joyce) of Chapel Hill, NC. He is preceded in death by his parents;...
Olivia Rose Ford
Jun 1, 2021
With heavy hearts we announce the death of Olivia Rose Ford of Evans, GA on June 1st, 2021. Olivia was born February 15th, 1994, in Charleston, SC. She graduated from James Island Charter High where she was a member of ROTC & Chorus. Olivia was an avid music lover and had a beautiful singing voice, she served as a...
Mark Wyman Nettles
Jun 1, 2021
Mark Wyman Nettles entered into rest on June 1st, 2021. Mark was born November 12th, 1970 in Moultrie, Georgia. He was a motorcross fanatic and spent most of his free time riding dirtbikes. NASCAR and football were also a passion of his. He was a lifelong jokester and he never met a stranger. Mark is survived by his wife;...
Eric Wayne Goodman
Jun 1, 2021
On June 1, 2021, Eric Wayne Goodman, passed away at the age of 50 in Martinez, GA. He was born March, 2, 1971 in Muncie, IN. He was the son of the late Donnie O. Goodman and Janet Sue (Crabtree) Goodman. Eric graduated from Delta High School in Muncie, IN. He was an avid Nascar fan, attending many races,...
Connie Louise King
May 30, 2021
Connie Louise King (59) came to Rest May 30, 2021. Connie was born April 4, 1962. She was a loving Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt and Cousin.
Connie is preceded in death by her Mother and Father; Emmitt Wooten Sr and Jessie Wooten. Along with her Brother; Emmitt Wooten Jr and her Sister; Joyce Bodie. She is survived...
Gerald (Jitterbug) Wade Partridge
May 27, 2021
Gerald (Jitterbug) Partridge entered into rest on May 27, 2021. Gerald was born on October 26, 1951 and was the beloved son of the late Luther and Marion Partridge. He was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and singing. He was a dedicated member to the Log Hunting Club, Bank Runners, Charter member of Columbia County Bass Masters,...
Olga Galvagni Moore
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...
Sharon Renee Gibson
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...
Devan Floyd Parker
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...
Ben Owen Young Jr
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...
Carol Newberry
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...
Alma Maxine Joyner
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...
Robert Platson
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:...
Hugh Anthony Mcpherson
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...
Derek Joseph Bond
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...
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