Thomas Albert Kertscher
Sep 9, 2024
Tom Kertscher of Evans, GA passed away on Monday, September 10, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on August 24, 1941, in Ravenna, Ohio to Richard and Isabel Kertscher. Tom attended Tappan Elementary School and Ravenna High, graduating in 1959. In high school, he participated in the choir, school newspaper and Latin club. Tom very much enjoyed...
Claude Victor VanSant, III
Sep 9, 2024
Thomson, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, September 9, 2024, Claude Victor VanSant, III, 73, loving husband of Brenda VanSant.
Raised in Douglasville, GA, he was the oldest of six children. After receiving his BS in Forestry, he obtained his master’s in wildlife management, both from UGA. Go Dawgs! While there, he met his wife and they moved to North...
Judith Grimes Link
Sep 9, 2024
Judith Grimes Link (January 5, 1931 – September 9, 2024)
We lost a beautiful person.
Anyone who knew Judy will tell you she was the most positive person that they have ever known. She would never speak a negative word against anyone. She always looked at life and found the beauty in both people and in situations. Throughout her life, Judy was...
Willis Eugene Hart
Sep 8, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 8, 2024, Willis Eugene Hart, 76.
Willis “Gene” was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star among many other commendations for his service. Willis worked at the VA Hospital as a locksmith. Willis enjoyed hunting,...
Richard Paul Anderson, Jr
Sep 7, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 7, 2024, Richard Paul Anderson, Jr. 36.
Family members include his son: Hayden Anderson Youmans; mother: Sheila Dicken; father: Richard Paul Anderson, Sr. (Belinda); siblings: Rachael Anderson Brooks (Joel), Timothy Drae Underwood, Samuel Seth Underwood (Tina), Cameron Holland and Francis Gabbie Mohammed (Mustafa) and grandmother: Melva B. Anderson and many aunts, uncles,...
Wilmer "Buster" McGee
Sep 7, 2024
Augusta, GA – Wilmer David “Buster” McGee, Jr., 78, passed away on September 7, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 25, 1945 in Augusta, Georgia to the late W.D. and Hannah McGee.
Mr. McGee is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elsie Gayle Wooten McGee. He is survived by their children:...
Laura H. Felton
Sep 6, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, September 6, 2024, Laura Holton Felton, 55, loving wife of Stephen Felton.
Laura was a native of Augusta, GA and a graduate of T.W. Josey High School. She also attended Augusta Technical College. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and volunteered with the Alter Guild. She worked as an administrative...
John Rutherfoord Handy MD
Sep 5, 2024
John R. Handy MD died quietly September 5, 2024, in Augusta Georgia, at the age of 93. During the last years of his life, he was very well cared for by the team at Harrington Park Health and Rehab. His wife and daughters shone in their devotion during his last years.
John Handy married Mary Helen Musser in 1955 after dating...
Rodger Hokrein
Sep 5, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 5, 2024, Rodger Warren Hokrein, 82, loving husband of Marilyn Hokrein.
Rodger was born in Scranton, PA. He was the former owner of Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Okeechobee, Florida. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was known affectionately as “Bompa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Family members...
Rocky Hendrix
Sep 5, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 5, 2024, Bernard “Rocky” Hendrix, 80.
Rocky was a native of Augusta, GA. He served in the United States Navy for two years. Rocky retired from Georgia Regional Hospital as a supervisor. He attended Martinez Baptist Church and Journey Community Church. Rocky enjoyed woodworking and built lots of sets for Martinez Baptist...