Obituaries

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...

Mar 5, 2015

Mr. George Jackson “Jack” Cosnahan, 81, of Augusta, GA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Augusta, he was the son of the late John and Mary Skinner Cosnahan. He was a retired mechanic from Borden’s Dairy and a devoted member of The Sanctuary of Augusta.Jack...

Feb 28, 2015

Augusta, GA. Gene Allen Kreidt, age 70, of Augusta, GA., passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015, at his residence with his family surrounding him. Gene served in the U. S. Army from 1965 to 1974.He was a Vietnam Veteran, he was a Drill Sargent and served as a military police officer.He also earned the Bronze Star. He is survived by...

Feb 28, 2015

Joseph Lawrence Simpson, 77 of Boykin Road, Hephzibah, GA, died February 28 at his residence. Born March 29, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Francis Edward Simpson and Grace Ellen Boner Simpson.He graduated from high school in 1953. Joe served in the U. S. Army and retired after serving 20 years. He received two Army Commendation...

Feb 26, 2015

Dearing, GA. Tony was born on May 19, 1949 in Statesboro, GA to the late Alfred and Lillie Mae Myers. He went home February 26, 2015. Tony was a loving and devoted husband, grandfather, and brother. He always enjoyed keeping busy with carpentry, mechanics, heavy equipment operator, building VW trikes, and watching cooking shows. Some of his hobbies included fishing,...

Feb 25, 2015

Mr. Robert James Mowell, I Martinez, Ga., entered into rest February 25, 2015 at Doctors Hospital Augusta. Mr. Robert James Mowell, I, 69. He is the son of the late Glen and Nell Crawford Mowell. Mr. Mowell a native of Kingsport, TN lived most of his life in the Augusta area. He was a Heavy Equipment operator. There will be...

Feb 24, 2015

Hephzibah, GA. John Edward Sherrod, 87, of Hephzibah, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at his sons’ residence in Midville, GA. Mr. Sherrod was born in Emanuel County, GA, he was the son of the late John Horace Sherrod and Anne Frances Beckworth Sherrod. He lived in Hephzibah for the past 40 years. He retired from Lilly Tulip...

Feb 23, 2015

Mr. Joseph David Whitten, 80, of Augusta, GA, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 23, 2015 at University Hospital. Born in Macon, GA, he was the son of the late John Harrison Whitten and Bessie Tant Whitten. He lived in Ocilla, GA before moving to Augusta in 1974. HE work at Graniteville Company as a machine...

Feb 22, 2015

Miss. September Nicole Watson Student Augusta, Ga., entered into rest Sunday, February 22, 2015 at GRU Medical Center. Miss. September Nicole Watson, 16. September was born in Augusta, Ga., on December 25, 1998. She was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church. She went to Pine Hill Middle School, home school program. September struggled with shaken baby syndrome throughout her life....