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Jay Olmstead

Jay Olmstead

Aug 26, 2025

Jay Olmstead, 66, of Hephzibah, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Jay grew up in the Jacksonville Florida area but later resided in Hephzibah for many years. He was retired as a warehouse worker from Toyota after 31 years; after moving to Augusta, he owned the JLO Delivery Service. Jay loved his...

Paul Lagasse

Paul Lagasse

Aug 23, 2025

Paul Lagasse, 64, beloved husband and father passed away with his family by his side on August 23, 2025 at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta.

Paul was born in Maine in 1960 to Theophil and Joan Lagasse.  He married his wife of 36 years, Petra Lagasse, in Denmark.  A veteran of the U.S Army, he served for 20...

Inez Williams

Inez Williams

Aug 22, 2025

Inez Williams passed away on August 22, 2025.

Inez A Williams was born and raised in Marion Alabama by her mom (Marion Massey), her father (John Aldridge) and her Grandfather (Pete Massey).

In addition to her parents and grandparents she is predeceased by her siblings Lizzie Mae Lipscomb Kelly, Clarence Oliver Laura Aldridge Brown, Richard...

Kathleen Pratt

Kathleen Pratt

Aug 18, 2025

Kathleen Pratt passed away on August 18, 2025.

Kathleen mostly known as Kathy was a native of Augusta and a graduate of Westside High School.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Nell Pratt; and her siblings, Sylvia Barton ("Sibbie"), Susan Pratt Smith and Angela Pratt Hodges ("Angie). The loss of her...

Ada Clark

Ada Clark

Aug 15, 2025

Ada Estrella (Kessel) Clark of Martinez, Georgia, peacefully entered into rest on August 15, 2025,  surrounded by 4 generations of family.

Ada was born on May 10, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Hayward Franklin Kessel and Margie (Rollins) Nessar-Brown.

Ada was an avid floral designer who loved all things related to the garden....

Joshua Messer

Joshua Messer

Aug 5, 2025

On Monday August 5th, 2025 Joshua Nicholas Messer passed away leaving his mother Barbara Messer, two sisters Kimberly Messer and Taylor Messer, brother Shawn Messer, two nieces Aaliyah Montgomery and Mekenzie Grimes, great niece Leilani Williams, two nephews Michael Montgomery and Sylar Schlein.

John Earl Charlton

John Earl Charlton

Aug 5, 2025

John Earl Charlton passed peacefully at his home in Augusta, GA with his wife beside him shortly after midnight on August 5, 2025.  Mainly known as Earl, many of his American friends called him Duke.  Earl grew up in Coledale, New South Wales, Australia and later lived on the Gold Coast before moving to Augusta, GA.   While on the...

Ernest Wilcher

Ernest Wilcher

Aug 3, 2025

Ernest Lee Wilcher, 78, passed away on August 3, 2025.

Ernest was born in Jefferson County but lived in the Augusta area for a longtime. He loved driving a truck which led to a 42 year career as a truck driver. When not driving a truck he loved to be outdoors working in his yard, and in...

Mike Mazur

Mike Mazur

Aug 2, 2025

Michael David Mazur, 66, peacefully passed away on August 1st, 2025, at home in Martinez, Georgia.

Born on March 6, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia, Mike lived a life rooted in hard work, quiet devotion and deep love for his family and the simple joys of life.

Mike spent most of his career as a welder...

Kassandra Carroll Crawford-Liutkus

Kassandra Carroll Crawford-Liutkus

Jul 30, 2025

Kassandra "Kitty" Carroll Crawford-Liutkus May 18th, 1989 – July 30th, 2025 (36 Years Old)

On July 30th, 2025, the stars shimmered a little brighter, and the earthly realm lost one of its most radiant souls. Kassandra "Kitty" Carroll Crawford-Liutkus of Augusta, GA, took her final bow on this stage and crossed into the next act one filled,...

James Troy Walden Sr.

James Troy Walden Sr.

Jul 30, 2025

James Troy "Troy" Walden, Sr. entered into rest on July 30, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on December 22, 1954, Troy lived a life marked by dedication, quiet strength, and a deep love for family, music, and storytelling.

For a brief time, Troy served in the United States Navy. He later pursued his passion for...

Shirley (Reid)  Dye Sturgis

Shirley (Reid) Dye Sturgis

Jul 30, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Reid Dye Sturgis, 89, of Evans, passed away on July 30, 2025.

Mrs. Shirley was a lifelong Augusta area resident and a retired bookkeeper. She was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church for over 31 years. She enjoyed sewing, her flowers, camping and traveling with Hunting Island and Helen being her favorite places to...

Eric Sommer

Eric Sommer

Jul 29, 2025

Eric Sommer passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025.

Born to parents Wolfgang and Nancy Sommer in Phoenix, AZ. Graduate of North Augusta High School, Class of 1987.   Eric grew up in North Augusta, South Carolina and Augusta, GA, and spent much of his adulthood in Greenville, South Carolina.

Eric loved games and gaming of...

James "Jimmy" Gilpin

James "Jimmy" Gilpin

Jul 28, 2025

Mr, James "Jimmy" Gilpin, 70, of Augusta, passed away on July 28, 2025.

Jimmy originally from Michigan was a longtime resident of Augusta. He was known as a great salesman which led to a long career with Orkin Pest Control. When not working playing pool was a longtime passion of his with 9 ball being his favorite....

Anna (Tobin)  Newman

Anna (Tobin) Newman

Jul 28, 2025

Mrs. Anna R Newman, 90, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on July 28, 2025. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of over 60 years, Mr. Donald Lee Newman, their children Patti Ann Newman and Donald M. Newman, and granddaughter, Jennifer Keck.

Affectionately known as "Nanny", she was born on October 8,...

Amy Esposito

Amy Esposito

Jul 27, 2025

Amy Esposito passed away on July 27, 2025.

The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 2:00 until 4:00 PM at Thomas L. King Funeral Home.

William Hancock

William Hancock

Jul 26, 2025

William Hancock passed away on July 26, 2025.

William A. (Bill) Hancock was born August 4, 1953 in Augusta, GA to Mary Youngblood Hancock and Charles A. Hancock, Sr.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sally, his son, William, two grandchildren, Sayer and Lily, sister, Frances Cranford, brother, Charles A. Hancock, Jr. (Pam), neices, nephews...

Michael Elliott

Michael Elliott

Jul 25, 2025

Michael Glenn Elliott, 65, of Harlem, passed away on July 25, 2025.

Sally Kearney

Sally Kearney

Jul 22, 2025

Sally Letbetter Kearney, 50, of Waynesboro, passed away on July 22, 2025.

Sally was born in and was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. She was the store manager of the Sunoco station in Waynesboro for many years. She was very hardworking and resilient. Sally was also very sassy becoming known as "Sassy Sally" and was...

Susan Nizamuldin

Susan Nizamuldin

Jul 18, 2025

Susan Nizamuldin passed away on July 18, 2025.

Graveside service will be held Monday July 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Westover Memorial Park.

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