Obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Retired SGM/ Harold Claude Rushing, 77, entered into rest in Black Mountain, NC., husband of the late Clarette Shiver Rushing. Harold a native of Brookhaven, Mississippi was born on July 9, 1945 to the late Clinton and Jennie Vee Hall. Harold was a retired SGM in the United States Army, he traveled all over before retiring in Augusta. Survivors include...

Feb 20, 2023

Thomas Taul, 66, entered into rest February 20, 2023, at his residence in Waynesboro, GA.  Tom was a native of Milan, IN.  His career was working as a Correction Officer for the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Survivors include his brother, Terry (Mary) Taul of Augusta GA, sister, Carol (Mike) Dixon of Batesville Indiana.  He was preceded in...

Feb 18, 2023

Sheri Lynn Evans, 68, of Augusta, Georgia entered into rest February 18, 2023.

Preceded in death by her parents, James Cove Evans, Jr., and Gailya Watkins Evans, also of Augusta. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Christopher James Evans of Roswell, Georgia.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Lynn Evans, her sister Gail Evans...

Feb 18, 2023

Debra Kay Akin Barwick, 65, entered into rest February 18, 2023, wife of 37 years to Charles Glen Barwick.

Born April 19, 1957, to the late Fred and Christine Irby Akin in Okinawa, Japan, she spent most of her life in Augusta, Georgia, she was a Business Owner of Barwick Transportation, she was an Assembly of God...

Feb 16, 2023

Carol Marie Hartman Rodriguez, 65, entered into rest February 16, 2023, in Augusta, Georgia, daughter of the late Herman and Eleanora Homberg Hartman.

Born in New Jersey, moved to Georgia where she retired from UGA as an Administrative Assistant, she was a member of St. Michael's Parrish at Ft. Gordon, Georgia.

Survivors include her sons,...

Feb 14, 2023

Martinez, GA, - Roy (Rookie) Franke, born on January 30, 1951, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Barrington, NJ, to John and Elizabeth Franke. He is survived by his wife Mary Anne, stepson Joseph (Evelyn) Griffin, and grandchildren Jonathan and Eliza. He is also survived by brothers...

Feb 14, 2023

Linda Kay Thurmond, 72, entered into rest on February 14, 2023, at Doctors Hospital, she was a homemaker and lived all of her life in Augusta, Georgia.

She is survived by her children, David Thurmond and Theresa Thurmond.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 2:00 - 4:00...

Feb 14, 2023

Shane Benjamin Sweet, age 37, Martinez, Ga passed on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Shane was born on 4/14/1985 in Augusta, Ga. Shane is the son of George Benjamin Sweet, Martinez, and Sheila Jernigan Sweet. Shane is predeceased by his mother Sheila Jernigan Sweet. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son Shane Benjamin Sweet, Jr. Evans; Aunts...

Feb 13, 2023

Mr. Benny Ray Williams (83) of Greenwood, South Carolina entered into Heaven on February 13, 2023. He was born in Swainsboro, Georgia on September 9, 1939, to the late Pearl Collins Williams and Remer Lee Williams. Benny lived his life in the Augusta/Appling Georgia area. Mr. Williams retired in 1992 after 34 years of service to disabled clients at...

Feb 12, 2023

Joseph George Shaffer Sr., 81, entered into rest February 12, 2023, in Augusta, Ga, daughter of the late Louis Shaffer and Mae Shaffer Buck. Mr. Shaffer was born in Corning, New York in 1941 and joined the U.S. Army as a culinary specialist, stationed at bases across the country and around the world until he retired as a Sergeant First...

Feb 12, 2023

Elsie Lee Sherrod, 90, entered into rest February 12, 2023, wife of the late Willie Sherrod. Elsie a native of Florence, SC. She lived most of her life in Augusta, Georgia, she was retired from Lilly Tulip Cup Company. She was a member Cornerstone Fellowship Congregational Church.

Survivors include her daughter Helen Livingston (Gene); son Harry Hartley,...

Feb 3, 2023

Lyn Walker Brown, 65, of Plum Branch, SC passed away on February 3, 2023. Lyn was born on May 25, 1957 in Charleston, SC to John “Spike” Harold Walker, Sr and Julia Rowell Walker. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Newby (Dusty); her grandchildren, Olin and River Newby; a dearly beloved brother, Benny Walker (Rhonda); as well as many...

Feb 2, 2023

Ms Mary Ferraro entered Heaven on February 2,2023. She was born on 06/18/39 in Augusta, GA. She is survived by her sons Ben Ferraro (Missy),Alan Ferraro (Winter), Terry Ferraro (Tiffany), and daughter Monique. Ms Mary had 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother Walter( Mechel) as well as all her nephews and nieces. In lieu...

Feb 2, 2023

John M. Endres, 87, of Grovetown, GA, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Phyllis (Biers) Endres and their children, Carl Endres, Karen (Endres) McGee. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary (Endres) Steiner. John was blessed with 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He lived in Michigan through...

Feb 2, 2023

Celebration of life at Savannah Rapids Pavillion, 3/24/2023 from 6pm til 9pm Please bring a covered dish.

Jan 29, 2023

“Richie” was born July 4, 1977 in Augusta GA and passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on January 29, 2023. Richie is survived by his parents Richard and Rita Horton, brother: Robbie Horton (Natasha Horton), sister: Renee Horton, and his nieces, Charlotte Whiteley, Amelia Whiteley and Roxy Horton. Richie was a graduate from Lakeside High...

Jan 29, 2023

Robert Allen Salter, 62,  passed away on January 29, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. He was born on September 5, 1960 at Fort Gordon, Georgia to Bill and Edna Salter.

Robert was a beloved husband, amazing father, and loving Pawpaw.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Edna Salter, sister Barbara, brothers Billy...

Jan 28, 2023

Mr. Rowlin Patrick Lee entered into rest Saturday, January 28, 2023. Mr. Lee was born on May 4, 1956 in Neosho, Missouri and was the son of the late Samuel T. Lee, Sr and Joyce K. Lee. He has resided in Appling, Georgia for the past 40 years. Survivors include his sisters, Polly Bermingham Perry; Debra Lee Carlton; brothers, Michael...

Jan 28, 2023

Cassandra Curtis Rich, age 66, passed away in the comfort of her own home on January 28, 2023. She left behind a loving husband; Kenneth E. Rich, 4 children; Alicia R. Nordeen (Chris), Tamara R. Markel (Robbie), Kenneth G.W. Rich (Sherri), and Karie R. Thomas (Shane) and 6 grandchildren; Carson, Alan, Kayla, Kaden, Tristan, and Cason. No service will...

Jan 26, 2023

Addie Beatrice “Bea” Lewis, 79, of Martinez, GA went to heaven January 26,2023 because our Lord and Savior called her home. Bea was born in Jefferson, GA on November 15, 1943 to Rena Mae (Dalton) Sealey and Edward E. Roberts. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend to many. Bea was lovingly known as “Cooter, Memaw,...