Augusta, GA – Sam Shannon was born the middle child of nine (9) to Sam Shannon, Sr. and Roberta Shannon in Palmetto, Florida. He attended Lincoln Memorial High School, graduating in 1953. He then attended Florida A&M University (FAMU), graduating with a degree in Pharmacy. While at FAMU, Sam was a cadet in the Army ROTC program. Following graduation in...
Martinez, GA. - Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Mrs. Dolores L. Faglier, wife of the late Jim Faglier. Surviving family members include her daughters: Celina LaChance of Martinez and Teresa LaChance of Albuquerque, NM and her granddaughter, Rio Keates and husband Ryan-John Keates of Davenport, FL. She is also survived by her siblings Beatriz Melendrez, Frances Gallegos...
Jimmy Lee Hathcox entered into his final rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home in Augusta, GA, surrounded by his family. Jimmy bravely fought Parkinson’s for 41 years. He was 70 years young. He was born on July 31, 1953, in Aiken, SC to Troy Lee and Annie Maude Hathcox and moved to Augusta, GA shortly after. After...
Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Susan Wylds Hardwick, 83, loving wife and mother.
A lifelong resident of Augusta, Susan attended schools in Richmond County, graduating from the Academy of Richmond County. She attended Augusta College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia.
A lifelong learner, Susan knew at an early age that she wanted...
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Mr. Jay W. Sharpton, Jr., 90, loving husband of 67 years to the late Clara Newby Sharpton.
Jay was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Academy of Richmond County. He retired after a career in sales with RJ Reynolds. After retirement he enjoyed camping,...
Nathaniel Slaughter Dye, Sr, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Nat was born on June 10, 1937 to Frank Wayne and Nell Slaughter Dye of Blythe, Georgia. He grew up knowing the benefits of rural life, enduring the rigors of work on the the family farm, and attending Blythe Methodist Church.After elementary school in Blythe, Nat attended...
Augusta, GA – John Michael Hinnant, Sr. entered into rest unexpectedly at AUMC/Wellstar on the evening of Monday, March 18, 2024 from an acute, devastating illness. John, aged 69, was a loving husband of 39 years to Loretta J. Hinnant.
John was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1973. By trade, John...
Linda Faye Glass (Williams), 72, entered into rest Monday, March 18, 2024.
Linda “Faye” Glass (Williams) was born in Cleveland, Mississippi to Samuel and Ester Lee Williams on November 1, 1951. Her family later moved to Chicago Heights, Illinois where she was raised and graduated from Bloom Township High School. She was an awesome anointed singer and lead songs and solos...
Joseph P. Beilman (BIG DAWG) 65 years, entered into rest on March 17, 2024. Joe’s life was marked by struggles with adversity, most recently with MDS/AML. His challenges started early in his life, each one weakening his body but not his spirit. His greatest challenge was being “disabled”. Originally from Jermyn, Pennsylvania, he relocated to Augusta, Georgia to make a...
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, March 17, 2024, Mr. Ferrell Randolph Payne, 79, loving husband of Gail Cox Payne.
Randolph was born in Ft. Gordon, GA. to the late Ferrell and Kathryn Payne. He was a plumber with the Local Union 150. You could always find him with a smile on his face and he loved his family...