Obituaries

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 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

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 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 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

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

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...

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 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 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 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 26, 2023

Janette Frances Croft entered into rest on January 26, 2023, wife of Thomas Croft, Sr., they were married 48 years. Additional survivors include Her only son, James L. Logan (Tammy), Grandson, Kurtis J. Logan (Kelsey), Granddaughter, Kaitlyn M. Logan (Paul) and Great-Granddaughter Allie Grace Logan. In addition, she has 4 stepchildren, Thomas Croft (Patricia), Cheryl Glover (Greg), Steve Croft,...

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,...

Jan 25, 2023

Patricia McCalister Sneeder, age 64, of Evans passed away January 25 th in her home surrounded by family. Born in York, SC to Melvin and Emily McCalister, she grew up a “Carolina Girl”.

After graduating from York Comprehensive High School, she attended the University of South Carolina where she was a majorette, and...

Jan 23, 2023

Beaufort Edward James, age 102, entered into rest on January 23, 2023. He was the husband of the late Genevieve James. Born October 4, 1920 to the late Willie and Jenny James, he lived his life in Augusta, GA. and retired from Georgia Power. He was preceded in death by his brothers Abner James and Curtis James, both of Augusta....

Jan 23, 2023

Appling, GA - April Dawn Mitchem, age, 47 passed from this life to be with Jesus on January 23, 2023 at her home with her husband and cousin, Beth Sheppard, by her side. She is survived by her son Devin (Jessalyn) Mitchem, daughter Jaysa (Jeremy) Biggar, Granddaughter Jovie Grace Biggar, and parents Randy and Karen Blizzard. Preceded in death by...

Jan 21, 2023

Thomas Joseph Brown

March 14, 1956 – January 21, 2023

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, Thomas Joseph Brown, aged 66, passed away. He will be missed and remembered fondly by his wife, Mynette; sister, Donna (Mike); children, Joey (Shelly) & Jason (Valerie) and stepson Zach ; grandchildren, Alice, Robert, Kimberly, Jacob, Jameson, and Jared; and...

Jan 20, 2023

Henry Thomas Ballard, 82, entered into rest Friday, January 20, 2023, husband of the late Marcella Johnson Ballard.

Henry a native of Bainbridge, Georgia has lived most of his life in Augusta, Georgia. He was a retired Mail Carrier for USPS, and a Baptist.

Survivors include his daughters, Wendy Ballard Walker (Robert), Susan Ballard Jones,...

Jan 20, 2023

BLYTHE, Ga- Mrs. Blanche McGee “Nanny” Gregory, age 72, entered into rest on Friday January 20th, 2023, at her home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Marion Gregory and Daughter Shannon Gregory. She is survived by her son Thomas (Michelle) Gregory, grandchildren, Amanda (Brandon) Carroll, Joshua (Kaylin) Gregory, Zach Culler, James Gregory,...