obituaries

Feb 4, 2021

Mrs. Geraldine Pardue Vowell, entered into rest on February 4, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia. A graveside service will be held Monday, February 8, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Westover Memorial Park with Pastor Ray Reynolds officiating.

"Gerri" as she was known, was a caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to believe it or not, all...

Jan 31, 2021

Bonnie Sue Waldoch was peacefully entered into rest on January 31st, 2021 after a long-running battle with cancer. She was 62. Ms. Waldoch was adored and respected by all who met her, including those she worked with during her career in daycare. Spanning over two decades, Ms. Waldoch always spoke of her career with nothing but admiration and love....

Jan 31, 2021

Miss Joan Agnes Stine, 94, beloved wife of Mr. Joseph T Stine entered into rest January 31, 2021. Miss Stine was born in Dunbar Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret McCusker. She was a homemaker, who spent the majority of her life in the Augusta area. She was a proud member of the red...

Jan 30, 2021

Mrs. Connie Force Jones, 78, of Loganville GA, entered into rest on January 30, 2021. A graveside service will be held on Friday February 5, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Dewain French officiating. Mrs. Jones was born in Lexington, SC and was the daughter of the late John Hayward Force, and Minnie Lee Willing...

Jan 29, 2021

William Max (Bill) Pelkey Jr. passed away at his residence on January 29, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born July 18, 1928 in East Millinocket, Maine. He is the son of the late William Max Pelkey and Lydia Pelkey. He was preceded in death by his brother Jack Pelkey, and sisters, Martha Paoletti, Claudene McLaughlin and Polly...

Jan 29, 2021

On January 29th Kenneth Dean King went home to be with the Lord. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany and worked as a CNC Operator at Greenfield-kennametal. He is survived by his wife Lisa King, mother Ingrid King, two children Jennifer and Charles, his brothers Ronald, Bart, and Michael King. Also his 3 grandchildren. There will be a celebration...

Jan 29, 2021

Carolyn Strickland McMillan of Grovetown GA, entered into rest at her home on January 29, 2021.

Carolyn was born April 16, 1943 in Augusta GA to John Howard Strickland Sr and Miriam Moore Strickland.  She graduated from Evans High School.

Carolyn met Stephen B. McMillan in 1970 in Augusta GA, and soon followed Stephen to...

Jan 28, 2021

The sunrise of Dalton Nye Thacker's life was on October 18, 1950 when he was born to Robert Francis Thacker and Mamie Lee Abbott Thacker at Great Lakes Naval Hospital in North Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Midland and Fort Stockton, Texas and graduated from Rantoul Township High School in 1969 in Rantoul, IL.

After high...

Jan 26, 2021

John Joseph Holden, age 70, of Martinez Georgia-passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center after a battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia with his family by his side. John was born in Mobile, Alabama. He retired from the US Army in 1989 after 20 years of service including tours to Vietnam and Korea. John enjoyed...

Jan 24, 2021

Lt. Col. (Ret.) John Banner Horton, beloved husband of 60 years to Mrs. Selma Horton, entered into rest on January 24, 2021 at University Hospital.

He was born in Boone North Carolina, on December 3, 1934, and was the son of the late John and Sarah Horton. He graduated from Cove Creek High School in 1953, and...

Jan 24, 2021

A genuine Angel on this Earth, Teresa Gail Holton Griner was born to Eugene Talmadge Holton and Dorothy Ann Bailey Holton on April 10, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia and entered eternal life on January 24, 2021 at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, GA. Gail was a graduate of Hephzibah High School Class of 1977, and attended Augusta Technical College. Gail...

Jan 24, 2021

Sherry Ann Martin, 53, entered into rest January 24, 2021 in Augusta Georgia.  A memorial graveside service will be held at 11 A.M. the 28th of January at Pineview Memorial Gardens.  The service will be provided by Dr. Paul W. Noe.

Sherry Martin was born in Augusta, GA on the 11th day of January 1968 to Ann...

Jan 24, 2021

Dwight David Flowers, age 67, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. Dwight was born in Jesup, GA to Mr. Daniel Sumpter Flowers and Mrs. Ouida (Cobb) Flowers. He was a 1970 graduate of Hephzibah High School and a retiree of the State of Georgia with the Georgia Technology Authority. Dwight was an avid college football fan and an amateur...

Jan 23, 2021

Mr. John Harold Lewis, 65, of Augusta, entered into rest on January 23, 2021. A graveside service will be held at Bellevue Memorial Gardens at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 29, 2021.

Mr. Lewis was born in Augusta, Georgia and was the son of Frances and the late Harold Lewis. He graduated Evans High School before pursuing...

Jan 21, 2021

Mr. Jerry L. Harden, age 50, of Martinez, entered into rest on January 21, 2021.

Jerry was born on September 22, 1970 and is the son of Charles R. Harden Jr. and Peggy O. Harden. He loved to hunt, fish and race anything that would go fast. He was known for making people laugh and being a...

Jan 17, 2021

Phil passed away on January 17, 2021 at Brandon Wilde in Augusta Georgia. He was surrounded by his entire family before his passing. He was dearly loved by the staff at Brandon Wilde and we are forever grateful for their care.

He was born on January 14, 1929 in Waterbury, CT. He is the son of Edna...

Jan 15, 2021

Mrs. Joann Helen Gorton Brack, 69, of Evans, entered into rest on January 15, 2021. A graveside service will be held at Westview Cemetery Augusta at 1:00 PM on Wednesday January 20, 2021 with Chaplain Pam Thomas officiating.

Mrs. Brack was born in Augusta on June 9, 1951 and was the daughter of the late James Thomas...

Jan 15, 2021

A.C."Mac" McLane was born on November 12th, 1939 in Anderson, South Carolina to Harold and Annette (nee Burch) McLane. In 1958, he joined the United States Air Force and was a crash firefighter. In 1959 he was stationed at Homestead Airforce Base where he met and married Davene Trowell. After they welcomed their first child David, he was stationed...

Jan 15, 2021

Mrs. Betty Lucille Williamson, 82, wife of the late Tommy Williamson, of Martinez, entered into rest on January 15, 2021. A graveside service will be held Tuesday January 19, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Barry Clanton officiating.

Mrs. Williamson was born in Tampa Florida, on September 8, 1938. She had retired as...

Jan 13, 2021

Entered into rest on January 13, 2021 Mrs. Evelyn Anne (Mama) Riggs of Augusta Ga. Wife of the late Douglas Lee Riggs. The funeral service will be held Saturday January 16, 2021 at 10:30 am at Clifford Memorial Church with Pastor Tony Henderson and Pastor Barry Clanton officiating. The interment will be private. The family will receive friends at...