Obituaries

Apr 17, 2016

Mr. Francisco Javier Briceno Harlem, GA. Mr. Francisco Briceno, 45, husband of Mrs. Cynthia Briceno, entered into rest on April 17th, 2016. Mr. Briceno, a native of La Morena, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, he relocated to Georgia in 1996. He worked as a general labor contractor with Augusta Erosion Control, Inc. He was a loving and devoted husband and father....

Apr 16, 2016

Miss Cassandra Hill Evans, Ga., Miss. Cassandra Hill went to our Heavenly Home on April 16, 2016. Cassandra was the daughter of Rev. Roy and Elizabeth Norman and Timothy Hill, Jr. She was born in Orlando, Florida and was a member of Philadelphia Community Church and a graduate of Grovetown High School. Funeral services will be held at Whole Life...

Apr 13, 2016

Mrs. Melba Black Page Augusta, GA. Entered into rest April 13, 2016 after a short illness. Born in Augusta, December 6, 1946. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Page; parents, Clara Gay and Wyman “Bo” Black; and brothers Robert “Bubba” Black and Lindsay Black. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (John) McBurney; granddaughters, Maggie and...

Apr 9, 2016

Thomas, born on July 6, 1963 to Thomas Edward and Mardee Gaynor (Packard) Steel in Detroit, MI. His happiest moments were of his childhood with his older sister, Elizabeth, his younger sister, Sandra, and his family and many friends. He attdended Franklin High School, graduating in 1981. He enjoyed music, golf, baseball, football, camping, and traveling. He worked in the...

Apr 8, 2016

Barry Lynn Shores, 63, entered into rest on Friday, April 8th, 2016. A memorial gathering with Military Honors will be held at McNeill Funeral Home on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from2:00 - 4:00 p.m., with Reverend JaredBeam officiating.

Apr 8, 2016

William “Allen” Gould, 50, of Augusta, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016, at his residence with his loving family surrounding him. Allen was born August 20, 1965, in Augusta, to the late James and Inza Maree Hayman Gould.He was a faithful member of the Sanctuary Church where he sang in the choir for many years.He worked for Sonoco as a...

Apr 7, 2016

Miss. Hollie Marie Hillman Martinez, GA. Miss Hollie Hillman, 13, entered into rest on April 7th, 2016. Hollie was a very happy young lady who loved to laugh and touched many people during her short life. She leaves behind her; mother, Ms. Linda Hillman (Oliver Jenkins, Jr.); sisters Hannah M. Hillman and twin sister Haillie M. Hillman; grandmother, Helen Hillman;...

Apr 4, 2016

Mr. Nicholas F. Latargia, Jr. Funeral Director/Embalmer Augusta, Ga., Mr. Nicholas F. Latargia, Jr., entered into rest April 4, 2016 at his residence. Nicholas is the son of Mr. Nicholas F. Latargia, Sr. and the late Eleanor Gay Latargia. Nicholas was born in Augusta, Ga., where he worked for several of the funeral homes. Graveside services will be held Thursday...

Mar 31, 2016

Grovetown, GA. Mr. Jacob Clyde Cooter ran into the arms of our Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ, on March 31st, 2016. He fought and never gave up after being diagnosed with lung cancer in August of 2015. Mr. Cooter was born in Moshime, TN in 1936 and grew up in Bulls Gap, TN. He was retired from the United States...

Mar 23, 2016

Mrs. Evelyn Mattie Buchanan Evans, GA. Mrs. Evelyn Mattie Buchanan, 97, wife of the late William Albert Buchanan, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Mrs. Buchanan was a native of New Mexico, but spent the last ten years in Evans. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a faithful member of First Baptist of...

Mar 22, 2016

Mr. Joseph J. Burroughs Grovetown, Ga., Mr. Joseph J. Burroughs, 76 went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on March 22, 2016. A memorial service will be held April 2, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Grove First Baptist Church followed by a visitation with his family. Memorial may be made to the Church Building Fund 108...

Mar 19, 2016

Mrs. Barbara Jean McCreary Augusta, GA. Mrs. Barbara Jean McCreary, 74, wife of the late Jimmy Garfield McCreary, entered into rest on Saturday, March 19th, 2016. She was a native of Augusta, where she spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a faithful Jehovah’s Witness and attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Augusta East...

Mar 16, 2016

Mrs. Julia Ann Turner Colbert, Ga., entered into rest March 16, 2016. Mrs. Julia Ann Turner was the daughter of the late James Wylie Stockton and Sallie Clyde England. Born Sept. 4, 1936 in Oglethorpe County, Ga. She was a member of Colbert United Methodist Church and a homemaker. A celebration of her life was held at the residence of...

Mar 15, 2016

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. James (Jim) William Bilodeau, 92, beloved husband of Jean H. Bilodeau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held at 4 o'clock P.M. on Saturday, March 26th at the Cumberland Village Clubhouse, 3335 Wise Creek Lane in Aiken, S.C. Jim was born on...

Mar 14, 2016

Mar 8, 2016

Augusta, GA. Janie H. Hobbs, age 92, of Augusta, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at University Hospital. She was born December 10, 1923, in Warren Co., GA., to the late Samuel and Ruby Reece Hyman.She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Red” Hobbs; a daughter, Carolyn Wiggins (Charles) and 3 brothers. She is survived by her 2...

Mar 6, 2016

Augusta, GA. Marcia Pearl Stevens, age 62, of Augusta, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, at GRU Medical Center. She was born October 25, 1953 in Augusta, GA., to the late Stiles E.Stevens and Marjorie May Stevens. Ms. Marcia spent most of her life in Gracewood State School and Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Marjorie May Stevens of...

Mar 6, 2016

Augusta, GA Mrs. Rita Killoran, of Augusta, beloved wife and mother, entered into rest on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Mrs. Killoran was born on October 29, 1937 in Egypt, Georgia to the late Clayton Stack and Clara L. Threlkeld Stack.She was employed with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Department with 21 years of service. Mrs. Killoran is survived by her husband,...

Mar 6, 2016

Mr. Joshua Shane Walton Grovetown, GA. Mr. Joshua Shane Walton, 43, left earth and joined his baby brother, Jacob, in heaven on March 6, 2016. Mr. Walton was born in Augusta, GA to Mr. Shelby Thomas Walton (Betty) and Mrs. Belinda Shelton McElroy (Tim) on April 21st, 1972. He spent his life in the Augusta area, where he worked as...

Mar 6, 2016

William "Tommy" Clark gave his final salute from his residence on Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents J. Daniel "Dan" Clark & Mary Huffman Kitchens and brothers Gene Clark and James Clark. Tommy spent 4 years in the US Navy and 20+ years at Proctor & Gamble. His retired years were spent self employed...