Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Mason Carnwath
May 11, 2026
Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Mason Carnwath, beloved wife of the late Samuel Wallace “Chip” Carnwath Jr., entered into rest on May 11, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina, peacefully with her son at her side. Betsy was born on October 13, 1948, in Augusta, Georgia, to Wilson Perry “Bill” Mason and Elizabeth Lamar Dudley Mason. She grew up in Augusta as the...
Robert Matthew Long
May 11, 2026
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, May 11, 2026, Robert Matthew Long, 82, loving husband of Barbara H. Long.
Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, earning a Bronze Star. A longtime member of Abilene Baptist Church, he served as a deacon for many years. He enjoyed fishing and loved his family.
Family members include his wife: Barbara...
Helen A. Bussey
May 11, 2026
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”
Mrs. Helen A. Bussey, 94 years old, of Augusta, Georgia received her angel wings on May 11, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. Helen’s faith was an important part of her life. She lived her life daily as a testament to grace, kindness, and a steadfast belief...
LTC Frank W. Scharite
May 11, 2026
Augusta, GA – Frank W. Scharite, Jr., passed away peacefully Monday, May 11, 2026. Born on September 18, 1932, in Trenton, NJ, to Hilda Pontoriero Scharite and Frank W. Scharite, Sr., Frank’s early years were spent on his grandfather’s farm near Ellisdale, NJ, which he fondly called the best time of his life.
He graduated from Allentown, NJ High School and...
Sienna Sunshine Shaw
May 9, 2026
Evans, GA – Sienna Sunshine Shaw, 48, entered into rest Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Sienna was a native of Pensacola, FL having spent most of her childhood there. She then spent much of her adult life in Evans, GA. Sienna was a ball of energy and full of joy. Despite being in a wheelchair, she never wanted to sit still. Throughout...
Judy Ann Snipes
May 9, 2026
Judy Ann Snipes, 83, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2026.
Judy was born on December 3, 1942, in Laurens, South Carolina, to the late Sidney and Mary Johnson. She spent the last 42 years in Augusta, Georgia, where she built a life full of family, faith, friendships, and lots of laughter.
She was preceded in death by...
Dr. Russell Moores
May 9, 2026
Dr. Russell Ray Moores, 91, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at home, surrounded by family in Augusta Georgia. Born on February 25, 1935, in Webster Grove, Missouri, to Floyd Russell Moores and Dorotha Campbell Moores, he lived a life marked by dedication to his family, education, and community.
Dr. Moores’ academic journey began at Arkansas State University and continued...
Francisco Lorenzo Mateo Cruz "Frank, Kiko"
May 7, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 7, 2026, Francisco Lorenzo Mateo Cruz, 71, loving husband of Fatima Zarate Cruz.
Francisco loved cooking, hunting (especially deer hunting), and gardening. His most cherished plants were his dagu and hot peppers. He was most known as a generous person with a great sense of humor. He loved to travel with family...
Sandra L. Carte
May 6, 2026
Augusta, GA - Mrs. Sandra L. Carte, 76, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late James Ronald Carte.
Sandra was born in Bentonia, Mississippi, and raised in Yazoo City, Mississippi. She was a former employee of Columbia County Water Works before later devoting her time to caring for and supporting her beloved...
Gail Burkett Kennedy
May 6, 2026
Martinez, Georgia – Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Gail Burkett Kennedy, 83, loving wife of Charlie Kennedy for sixty-four years.
She was an Augusta native and worked for 27 years at Columbia County Waterworks. Gail's love for family and faith guided her life.
Family members include her Husband, Charlie Kennedy, Daughters, Renee...