Ellen Merry

Apr 30, 2024

Ellen Callaway Merry, age 94, passed away on April 30, 2024 in Martinez, Georgia. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Throughout her life, her family and friends have been blessed by the many ways she has demonstrated her love through beautiful and creative gifts and by her faithful presence, care and kindness. 

 

Ellen was born on February 19,...

Angela Kuhlke

Apr 30, 2024

Angela Kuhlke

 

Mary Angela Kuhlke, 80, wife of the late Frederick Hamilton Kuhlke, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

 

A native of Gordon, Georgia, “Angie” was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edgar David Strange.  Prior to early graduation from Wilkinson County High School, Angie was crowned Miss Wilkinson County.  She was admitted to...

Edeltraud "Trudy" Ball

Apr 29, 2024

Blythe, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, April 29, 2024, Mrs. Edeltraud “Trudy” Ball, 85, loving wife of the late Donald Henry Ball.

 

Family members include her children: Barbara Spitek, Linda Ball, Jonathan Ball (Kimberly); grandchildren: Bradley Spitek (Angela), Rebecca Diggins (Matt), Anna Grace Ball; great grandchildren: Emilia Diggins and Theo Diggins, Evangeline Spitek and Richter Spitek. Trudy is also...

Dorothy "Dottie" Shockley

Apr 28, 2024

Dorothy (Dottie) Ellen Porch Shockley, 89, entered into rest on April 28, 2024, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her late husband Richard L. (Dick) Shockley. She is survived by her son, Stephen Shockley of Evans, Ga, daughter in law, Debra L Shockley and granddaughters Lindsey Shockley (son Dayton), Caitlin & Barrett Gilham (Daughters Blair & Riley May)...

Frank P. Hadwin, Sr.

Apr 28, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, April 28, 2024, Mr. Frank Padgett Hadwin, Sr., 93, husband of nearly 68 years to the late Mrs. Helen L. Hadwin.

Frank was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1948 and retired as supervisor of Industrial Engineering Department at King Mill after more...

R. Karey Smith

Apr 27, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024, R. Karey Smith, 64, a longtime Augusta resident.

 

For many years, Karey proudly worked as a maintenance supervisor with Greenwood, Inc. In his spare time, Karey enjoyed driving his Corvette around town and watching his Georgia Bulldogs dominate college football in the fall. Karey was a loving and devoted husband,...

David P. McDuffee

Apr 26, 2024

David Perry McDuffee, 94, passed away peacefully Friday, April 26, 2024 in Augusta, GA.

He was born May 6, 1929, in Henderson, NC to the late Florence and Daniel McDuffee. David attended Davidson College and received a direct commission in the US Army in 1954.  After separating from the Army after 10 years, he became a stockbroker in Fayetteville, NC. He...

Major David Lee Burrier, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Apr 25, 2024

Augusta, GA - Major David Lee Burrier, 37, loving husband of Hunter Johnson Burrier, entered into rest on Thursday, April 25, 2024. 

 

David was born in Thurmont, Maryland, on May 8, 1986. He had an active childhood and attended Catoctin High School, where he played football and lacrosse. Upon graduation, he attended The Citadel and earned a degree in Civil Engineering...

Josh Padgett

Apr 25, 2024

Entered rest on Thursday, April 25, 2024, Joshua Lawrence Padgett, 46, loving husband of Oana Padgett.

 

Josh was a native of Memphis, TN and earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Memphis. He loved baseball and even pitched in college. He served in the United States Army for 6 years and was deployed in Iraq. He worked as...

Gloria M. Reeves

Apr 24, 2024



Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 24, 2024, Gloria Maxine Reeves, 92, wife of the late William Reeves.

 

Gloria was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. She was a member of Abilene Baptist Church. Gloria worked as a clerk at University Hospital. She enjoyed gardening and formerly served as a garden club rose judge. Gloria was a loving...