Douglas "Doug" F. Coleman, Jr.

Jul 31, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Mr. Douglas Fleming Coleman, Jr., 86.

Doug was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Doug attended the University of Tennessee. He was in the hotel business for 20 years. After retiring he opened his own business in cleaning and restoration with locations in...

Louise Pund Miller

Jul 30, 2024

Augusta, GA – Louise Miller (or “Weesa” as she was affectionately known to many) went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She died at home with immediate family and loving caregivers by her side. 

Louise was born and raised in Augusta, attended the Academy of Richmond County, and graduated from UGA in 1960. Post graduation, she traveled...

Laura Jeanette Playford

Jul 27, 2024

North Augusta, SC – Laura Jeanette Nash Playford entered into rest on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in North Augusta, South Carolina after a lengthy illness. Jeanette was born December 13, 1931 in Tignall, Georgia to the late Brozier Manassah Nash and Maybell Justice Nash. 

After graduating from Washington High School in Washington, Georgia in 1948, Jeanette attended Montreat College, graduating in...

Wendell Gibson

Jul 26, 2024

Augusta, GA – It is with deep sorrow and much love the family of Mr. Wendell Marshall Gibson, 70, loving husband of Elizabeth Atwood Gibson, announces his passing on Friday, July 26.

Wendell was raised in Denmark, SC. He was a 1971 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. Wendell was a licensed funeral director in the state of Georgia for...

Richard Keller

Jul 25, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, July 25, 2024, Richard Paul Keller, 84, loving husband of the late Juanita Keller. 

Family members include his son: Richard Keller; daughter: Susan Lind: grandchildren: Jason Lind, Jennifer Lind, Jamie Lind, and Chad Lind; and great grandchildren: Jessica Black, Skyler Miller, Levi Miller, and Olivia Lind. In addition to his wife, he is...

Johnnie E. Sammons

Jul 25, 2024

Augusta, GA – Mr. Johnnie Earl Sammons, 79, loving husband of 58 years to Mrs. Sandra Radford Sammons, passed away at home surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and his beloved dog Maggie after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, July 25, 2024. 

Johnnie was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a graduate of Academy of Richmond County...

Gaylord Hunt

Jul 24, 2024

Gaylord Ralph Hunt, born on March 11, 1933, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in the early morning of July 24, 2024, preceded by his beloved wife Shirley as well as his beloved grandson Hunter Dalton. He leaves behind a younger brother Clayre Mook his wife Mary Beth along with four daughters and their husbands: Sherry and Joe Riner, Debbie and...

Betty Cowan Walker

Jul 22, 2024

Augusta, GA - Entered rest on Monday, July 22, 2024, Mrs. Betty Cowan Walker, wife of the late Stewart Phinizy Walker Jr., and mother of the late Stewart Phinizy Walker III. 

Betty is survived by her daughters: Laura Walker Boyd (Joe), Julia Walker Hickman (Mike); grandchildren: Jim Boyd, Elizabeth Shannon (Bryan), Walker Boyd, Virginia Boyd, Brooks Duncan (Jeremy), Sarah Daniel, Corey...

Benita "Nita" C. McLeroy

Jul 22, 2024

Lincolnton, Ga--Entered into rest on Monday, July 22, 2024, Benita "Nita" C. McLeroy, 69, wife of Ruben McLeroy.

Nita was born in Salisbury, North Carolina but lived in several places before graduating from George P. Butler High School Class of 1972. Nita and Ruben began their married life in Augusta, Georgia and later moved to Ft. Meade, FL, before retiring to...

Arlie E. Fiveash, M.D.

Jul 22, 2024

Arlie Eugene Fiveash, M.D. died at home on July 22, 2024 at the age of 85 after many years of failing health. 

Arlie was born on September 11,1938 to Arlie Eugene Fiveash, Sr. and Helen Britt Fiveash. He attended Glynn Academy High School and Emory University, followed by medical school at the Medical College of Georgia where he obtained his M.D....