Obituaries

Apr 13, 2015

James “Jim” C. Shelby, Sr., 87, of Augusta, GA, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015 at the Charlie Norwood Veterans Hospital. Born in Piggott, AR, he was the son of the late William J. and Lucy Bell Shelby.He was a retired 1st Sgt serving over 25 years in the Army, a retired master farrier known throughout the state, a...

Apr 12, 2015

Mrs. Lois B. Gillespie Retired Teacher Martinez, Ga., entered into rest Sunday, April 12, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Lois B. Gillespie wife of the late Mr. Bernard Gillespie. A memorial service will be held at McNeill Funeral Home Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 1:00 pm. McNeill Funeral Home 109 Shaw St. Martinez, Georgia 706.364.9122

Apr 10, 2015

Mr. Roy C. Kay, 89, of Hephzibah, GA, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 at The GA War Veterans Nursing Home. Born in Garfield, GA, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Almedia Strickland Kay. He was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. He retired from Gracewood State School and Hospital from the maintenance department and...

Apr 9, 2015

Mrs. Matilda Oliver Clements, 84, of Waynesboro, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at her residence. Born in Telfair County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Oliver and Rosa Graham Oliver. She ran Clements Auto Wrecking with her husband and was a member of McBean Baptist Church. Matilda enjoyed gardening, quilting, and watching humming birds....

Apr 3, 2015

Barbara Fay Hill Reed, age 67, of Grovetown, entered into eternal rest Friday, April 3, 2015. She was born July 17, 1947 in Augusta, to the late Willis J. and Audrey Taylor Hill.She was preceded in death by her husband, Christon L. Mims, one son, David I. Payton and one grandson, William D. Phillips. Barbara is survived by her 2...

Apr 3, 2015

Troy Douglas Hunt, left this earth on Friday, April 3, 2015. He leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Kimberly Denise Hunt, two children, Amanda Shane Crawford and Aaron Randy Crawford, and 3 grandchildren, Aarianna Rachael Crawford, Colton Matthew Crawford and Aaron Randy Crawford, Jr. Troy worked as a welder at Club Car for more than 25 years. He loved...

Apr 3, 2015

Mr. Larry “Stroker” Hitson Martinez, Ga., Larry “Stroker” Hitson died peacefully at home in Martinez April 3, 2015. He was born in Thomaston, Ga., in 1945, the son of Travis A. and Barbara Sanders Hitson. He had a lifelong interest in Georgia football and was a member of Westlake Country Club. He is survived by Linda Hitson, his wife of...

Apr 2, 2015

Mr. Tommy J. Twitty, 68, of Augusta, GA passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at University Hospital. Born in Kennett, MO, he was the son of the late Barney and Geneva Nall Twitty. Tommy retired from the Army to Augusta in 1988. While in the Army he served in the Vietnam War and with NATO. Tommy was a member...

Apr 1, 2015

Phil Rogers, Sr., age 70, of Hephzibah, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at the V.A. Hospital in Augusta, GA. He was born in Gough, GA., on September 11, 1944, to the late John Henry Rogers and Emily Blount Williams.He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Rogers Barnes.He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Castleberry Foods...

Apr 1, 2015

Mr. Michael Paul Acord Martinez, GA. Mr. Michael Acord entered into rest on Wednesday April 1st, 2015. Mr. Acord was born in Berlin, Germany, but spent most of his life in Augusta, GA. He was a proud veteran the United States Army and was also a Mason and a member of the Augusta Shrine Club at Alee Temple. Mr. Acord...

Mar 30, 2015

Mrs. Vernell C. King Thomson, Ga., entered into rest Monday, March 30, 2015 at The Place @ Deans Bridge. Ms. Vernell Carswell King. Ms. King a native of Swainsboro, Ga., lived most of her life in Augusta and the past 30 years in Thomson, Ga. She was a student of the bible and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses....

Mar 25, 2015

NANCY J. LOWE Nancy J. Lowe, 73, of Augusta, Ga., died on March 25, 2015 at University Hospital. She was born on Oct. 28, 1941, in Kansas, In., the daughter of John Reynolds and Molly M. Reynolds. Nancy was a beloved church member, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Christie White, daughter Jamie Lowe, son Kevin Lowe...

Mar 25, 2015

Mr. Hugh Shaffer, 81, of Augusta, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at his residence. Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late John and Edith Shaffer. He lived in various cities before moving to Augusta in 1976. He retired from the Army after twenty one years of service. Hugh also worked for Georgia Power...

Mar 24, 2015

Elizabeth (Ms. Jane) Boyd Steffen Circle-K Martinez, Ga., entered into rest March 24, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital Augusta, Ga. Ms. Jane Boyd Steffen. Ms. Jane, a native of Elkhart, IN lived most of her life in Augusta, GA, where she worked as a store clerk at Circle-K stores and she was a Baptist. A memorial service will be conducted...

Mar 21, 2015

Augusta, GA. Ralph Steven Whitfield, age 48, of Augusta, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015. He was born July 20, 1966, to the late Ralph F. Whitfield and Mary O’Shields Yelton of Augusta.Steve was a painter for Brandon Weeks Painting Co. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Stuckey of Augusta; his step-mother, Jacquelyn Whitfield of Martinez; 2 daughter, Paige...

Mar 21, 2015

Mr. Samuel Salvator Alfano, Jr. Painter Augusta, Ga., entered into rest March 21, 2015 at his residence Mr. Samuel Salvator Alfano, Jr. Son of the late Samuel S. Alfano, Sr., and Dora G. Alfano. Mr. Alfano a native of St. Louis, MO lived most of his life in Augusta where he was Painter. He is survived by his sons; Samuel...

Mar 21, 2015

Mar 21, 2015

Mr. William (Ed) McGee, Jr. Evans, GA. Mr. William McGee, devoted husband of 53 years to Sarah Anne McGee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 21st. Mr. McGee was lifelong native of Augusta where he worked for Merry Brothers Brick and Tile Company for 35 years, and later retired from E-Z-Go. He was an awesome father...

Mar 19, 2015

Mrs. Jean Sieron Augusta, GA. Mrs. Jean Sieron, wife of the late Henry “Lee” Sieron, returned home to the Lord on Thursday March 19th. Mrs. Sieron, a native of New Jersey, spent the majority of her life in Augusta, GA, where she was a devoted wife and mother. She is preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by...

Mar 19, 2015

Mrs. Vinnie B. Riddick, native of Hopkinsville, Ky. departed her earthly home on March 19, 2015.She was the widow of James R. Craig and John C Riddick. She was the mother of Full Gospel Non-Denominational Church and Teaching Center in Augusta, GA. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughters Betti Anderson, Hephzibah, GA, Monique (Robert) Anderson, Indianapolis, IN, sons, George...