Betty Lue Washington
May 9, 2026
Betty Lue Washington, age 86, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service to her family and community.
Betty was a devoted business owner who operated her daycare for over 60 years, from 1964 until 2025. Through her work, she touched countless lives, caring for generations of children with compassion, patience, and a nurturing spirit that made...
Tracey Allred
May 1, 2026
Tracy Elaine Allred, 61, of Blythe, passed away on May 1, 2026 in Blythe.
Tracy Elaine Allred was born Las Vegas, NV to Patricia and Joseph Allred on April 9, 1965. She went to school in Las Vegas. She graduated from Aiken Tech.
She worked as a Medical Billing and Coder for The Center for Primary Care for a number of years.
Tracy...
Joseph Reuben Washburn
Apr 24, 2026
Joseph Reuben Washburn, 89, of Martinez, Georgia went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2026.
He was born to Lewis and Edith Washburn on October 6, 1936.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Helga Eller; sons, Allen and Jeff Washburn; stepson, Michael Eller; stepdaughter, Dana (Chris) Niehus; sisters, Norma Burns, Brenda Durden and Bonita Schultz; three grandchildren and two...
Rudolph Haynes
Apr 22, 2026
Rudolph Haynes, born April 8, 1944, in Falmouth, Trelawny, Jamaica, lived a life marked by quiet strength, resilience, and enduring love. He later made a bold transition in 2016, relocating to the United States, where he spent his final years in Hephzibah, Georgia.
Rudolph was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Elsa, and a proud father whose legacy continues through...
Bonnie Jean Bailey
Apr 20, 2026
Bonnie Jean Bailey, “Nana,” was born on December 4, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida to Mary (Walock) and Harley Leo Price. She has six children: Carol Allen, Pamela Dyches, Liz, Jimmy and Jessica Clemente. A daughter Bonnie, died in infancy.
Bonnie spent many years working at Busch Garden where she made many friends. She loved all things Christmas, the Tasmanian Devil, wolves...
Savanna Elaine Herrington
Apr 15, 2026
Savanna Elaine Herrington, 21, of Augusta, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Augusta, GA.
Savanna was a vibrant, beautiful soul whose presence brought light, laughter, and love to everyone around her. She had a way of making people feel seen and cared for, with a heart that was kind, loyal, and genuine. Her spirit was full of life,...
Darnell Antonio Noble
Apr 15, 2026
Darnell Antonio Noble transitioned on April 15th in the comfort of his home in Augusta Georgia.
Darnell also known as “Tony” was born in Augusta GA to Rosa Lee Keene and James Alvin Noble. He went to school at Glenn hills high. And took some classes at Cecil college. Tony also resided in Washington DC a short period of time then...
Gustavo Rossell
Apr 12, 2026
Gustavo Rossell, 84, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, surrounded by the people who meant the most to him—his beloved wife, whom he lovingly called “Negra,” his daughter Romy, his son-in-law Shane, and his cherished grandchildren: Casey, Sophie, Ella, Erin, and Calvin.
Born on January 15, 1942, in Lima, Peru, Gustavo built a life defined by courage, love, and unwavering...
Susan Lynn Reed
Apr 11, 2026
Susan Lynn Reed, 67, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Susan was born on July 5, 1958, in Massachusetts to Donald and Bertha Minor. She later graduated from Tempe High School and went on to build a life centered around hard work, kindness, and deep devotion to her family.
Susan dedicated many years of service to others throughout...
Leona Swanson
Apr 9, 2026
Leona H. Swanson of Modoc, SC, passed away on April 8, 2026, at the age of 87.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Swanson; her parents, Leon A. and Viola (Simpson) Hewes; her sisters, JoLena Hewes and Rose-Ellen Small; and her brother, Manley Hewes along with a granddaughter, Tabatha Pearl and a great grandson Alan Newsome.
She is survived...
Vermell Hulett Durrance
Apr 7, 2026
Vermell Hulett Durrance
December 28, 1946-April 07, 2026
Vermell Hulett Durrance of Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest on April 7, 2026 at the age of 79.
Vermell was raised in Hephzibah, GA where she graduated from Hephzibah High School in 1967. She then graduated from Augusta Area Technical School in 1973. She earned her Beautician's License. She later made her career at Kendall...
Angela Ruth Hogan
Apr 6, 2026
Angela Ruth (Newsome) Hogan, age 57, passed away on April 6, 2026, on her birthday.
Angela was born on April 6, 1969, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to M.B. Newsome and Patricia Martin Newsome. She was raised in Fort Dodge, where she attended and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1987.
Angela proudly answered the call to serve her country by...
William M Dodd
Apr 5, 2026
William M. Dodd “Bill” of Evans, Georgia passed away on April 5, 2026.
Bill was born in Spartanburg, SC to William C. and Irene S. Dodd on December 4, 1948. He grew up in Augusta and attended Richmond County Schools.
He leaves behind his wife, Patricia Sheldon Dodd “Trisha”, a son by his first marriage, Mikell B. Dodd “Mike” and his wife,...
Willard Eugene Black
Apr 5, 2026
Willard Eugene Black, 73, entered into rest on Sunday, April 5, 2026, peacefully at his home. Mr. Black was born to the late Wyman and Clara Black in Augusta, GA. He retired as a truck driver, where he was known on the radio handle as Stepping Stone. In his spare time, he always enjoyed spending time with his family and...
Sarah L Piper
Apr 3, 2026
Sarah L Piper entered into rest at her residence on April 3,2026.
She was a graduate of West Side High School and Augusta Technical College. She worked for the Richmond County school system for 30 years as a teacher assistant. She was very generous to all who knew her.
Survivors include her brother, Robert S Piper(Peggy), and her nephew Michael Grazick.
Funeral services...
Margaret King
Mar 19, 2026
Margaret Alda (Brantley) King of Evans, GA July 8,1941 - March 19, 2026
Margaret King, 84, formerly of Oakton, VA, passed peacefully from complications of vascular dementia on March 19, 2026 in Evans, GA. She was born in Middlesex, NC to the late Winslow and Lottie Brantley.
Surviving family members are her daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Nick Adams; grandchildren, Madelyn (Brandon)...
Marian J. Blackstone
Mar 16, 2026
Marian Jordan Blackstone, 90, of Crestview, Florida passed away on March 16, 2026 in Crestview, Florida.
Marian was born June 14, 1935 to Boyd William Jordan & Florrie Spratlin Jordan. She went to school at Warrenville, S.C. She married Fred Sullivan Blackstone, Jr. on October 12th.
She worked as a Packer for SweetHeart Cup Co. for over 30 years. She was involved...
Robert J. Evancic
Mar 14, 2026
Robert J. Evancic, 74, of Martinez, GA passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 with family and friends at his bedside.
Robert was born in Cleveland, OH on September 25, 1951 to Norman and Ruth Evancic. He married Linda Evancic on October 13, 1995 in North Augusta, SC.
He was self-employed for most of his life doing ceramic tile, remodeling and enjoyed...
Dorothy Lynnette Childers
Mar 13, 2026
Dorothy Lynnette Childers
Born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on July 14, 1942, Lynnette passed away peacefully at home in Edgefield County, the morning of March 13, 2026. She was the daughter of Joseph Calvin Ball and Vivian Kathryn Ball. She was preceded in death by her, parents and two sisters Pat and Jean.
Lynnette was a devoted wife of Nelson V. Childers and...
Taylor Marie Reese
Mar 11, 2026
Taylor Marie Reese, 33, of Martinez, passed away on March 11, 2026, in Augusta, GA.
Taylor was born in Augusta to Jeantte Whaley and Randy Reese on December 5th, 1992. She went to school at Evans High School and graduated from Augusta Technical College with a degree in Cosmetology.
Taylor brought lightness and wonder wherever she went, the kind of spirit that...
