Obituaries

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...

Mar 18, 2015

Mr. Eric Stripling Augusta, GA. Mr. Eric Stripling, 61, devoted husband to Mrs. Jamie Stripling, entered into rest on Wednesday March 18th. Mr. Stripling was a native of Jacksonville, FL, but spent the majority of his life in Augusta. He held multiple titles throughout his lifetime, including pilot, PGA golf pro., licensed international scuba diver and salvage diver, entrepreneur, and...

Mar 15, 2015

Mr. Kevin Walker Augusta, GA. Mr. Kevin Walker entered into rest on Sunday March 15th. Mr. Walker, son of the late James and Susan Walker resided in Augusta for the majority of his life, where he worked as an Automotive Service Manager and doting father. Mr. Walker is survived by his son, Andrew Walker; daughters, Barbara Walker-Bailey (Barry), and Caroline...

Mar 13, 2015

Mr. Jimmy George Jones, 74, of Augusta, Ga, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Doctor’s Hospital. A lifelong resident of Augusta, he was the son of the late Coxy and Georgia Jones. He retired after thirty three years as a welder from Olin Chemical Company. Jimmy was a Blue Lodge Mason, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, and a...

Mar 11, 2015

Ms. Maria Grace Bellino Augusta, GA. Ms. Maria Bellino, 44, daughter of Joseph Bellino and the late Joanne Mae Bellino, entered into rest on Wednesday March 11th. Ms. Bellino was a native of Loganville, GA, but resided in Augusta for much of her life. She was a dedicated homemaker and doting mother. Additional survivors include her partner, Roy James Lonergan;...

Mar 10, 2015

Mrs. Margie Gay Lohrman Augusta, GA. Mrs. Margie Gay Lohrman, 54, wife of Jerry Lynn Lohrman, entered into rest on Tuesday March 10th. Mrs. Lohrman was a lifelong native of Augusta, where she was a devoted homemaker and a school crossing guard for Richmond County. She attended Open Arms Community Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Amos...

Mar 8, 2015

Catherine McGee Kishel, age 55, of Augusta, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015, at Doctors Hospital. She was born December 30, 1959 in Augusta, GA., to the late Kendall McGee and Mildred Groover McGee. Besides her mother, she is survived by her son, Jacques (Felicia) Beasley of New Hope, MN; 2 grandchildren, Nathaniel and Evelyn Beasley; a special friend, Edward...

Mar 8, 2015

AUGUSTA----Veteran newsman and former editor Mr. Jonah ‘Rex’ Sanders, 77, passed peacefully away in Augusta, Georgia on March 8, 2015, surrounded by family. Born in Opp, Covington County, Alabama, he was the son of Vern and Thressie ‘Ted’ Sanders of Opp and a direct descendent of many of Alabama’s original pioneer families. A graduate of Opp High School, Mr. Sanders...

Mar 7, 2015

Mr. James “Jack” Jackson Duffie Augusta, GA – Mr. James “Jack” Jackson Duffie, 74, of Augusta entered into rest Saturday, March 7, 2015 at his University Hospital. He is survived by his sisters; Patricia Rickerson of Grovetown, GA., Peggy Hunter of Philadelphia, PA., Pauline (Alan) Campbell of Evans, GA.; his brothers, Marion Tillman (Carla) Duffie of Augusta, GA., and David...