Dr. Ananda P. Pathiraja
Aug 15, 2023
Martinez, GA – Dr. Ananda Pathiraja, of Martinez GA, transitioned peacefully in his sleep on the evening of August 15, 2023 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Chandra Pathiraja; daughter Dr. Viranga Pathiraja (Don B Hettiaratchy); son Asanka Pathiraja, Esq; grandchildren Devin and Tarin Hettiaratchy; brother Dr. Ranjith Pathiraja (Chandra); sister Ranjinie Welgama; brother...
James Raymond "Jim" Holden
Aug 15, 2023
James Raymond “Jim” Holden, 86, of Martinez, Ga., died Aug. 15, 2023. The son of the late John William “Bill” Holden Sr. and Eleanor Reeves Holden, Jim was born in 1936 in their Augusta home. He attended William Robinson School and Richmond Academy where he met the girl who would become his wife, Elizabeth “Boots” Whitten. Jim graduated from Richmond...
Adelaide Dye
Aug 14, 2023
Blythe, GA – Mrs. Adelaide Pund Dye, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members on Monday, August 14, 2023, after an extended illness. An Augusta native, Adelaide was born on May 13, 1936, to the late Ernest Evers Pund and Louise Weltch Pund. They raised her in the Methodist faith, attending Trinity on the Hill Methodist Church. Mrs. Dye...
Michael A. Via
Aug 11, 2023
Michael Via Michael Allen Via, 66, of Augusta Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday morning, August 11th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, but spent most of his life in Augusta. He was a graduate of Hephzibah Highschool, where he met his bride of 48 years, Rebecca Dorn Via....
Franklin Lafayette Cox
Aug 11, 2023
Frank Cox died peacefully on August 11, 2023, at his home at Thrive at Augusta in Martinez, Georgia. He was 95. Frank was born in Atlanta in 1928, the son of Leon J. and Louise (Calhoun) Cox, and was raised in Atlanta, Augusta, and Decatur, graduating from Decatur High School in 1945. As part of the post-War effort, that fall...
Gene Neal, Jr.
Aug 10, 2023
Augusta, GA – Lester Eugene “Gene” Neal, Jr., 78, entered into rest on Thursday, August 10, 2023 surrounded by his family. Gene was born September 29th, 1944, the oldest son of Lester Eugene Neal, Sr. and Emily Green Neal. In 1964 Gene married the love of his life, Jane Maxwell Neal. Gene founded “Gene’s Discount Quality Clothing” and kept the...
Dr. Robert S. Crumrine
Aug 8, 2023
Dr. Robert Stein Crumrine died peacefully on August 8, 2023. Robert was born October 15, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to Dr. Robert and Pauline Crumrine. Robert earned an AB degree from Dartmouth College and a MD degree from The University of Rochester. He was one of the first fifty pediatric anesthesiologists in the country; and, a pioneering anesthesiologist who changed...
Linda Jo Comer Smith
Aug 8, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Mrs. Linda Jo Comer Smith, 72, loving wife of Mr. John Terence “Terry” Smith. Linda (also affectionately known as Weezer to her grandchildren, and Mama Linda to many) was a woman of light and laughter. Known for her quick wit and ability to bring a smile to anyone’s face...
Debra Willis
Aug 7, 2023
Augusta, GA - Debra Elaine (Davis) Willis entered peacefully into rest on Monday, August 7, 2023. Debbie was born on June 10, 1952, to the late Charles P. and Virginia Davis. She was a graduate of the class of 1970 from Butler High School. She was married to Thomas E. Willis for 52 years on July 24. Debbie spent her...
Melvin E. "Spike" Nichols, Jr.
Aug 7, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, August 7, 2023, Melvin Ernest “Spike” Nichols, Jr., 72, loving husband of Karleen Steed Nichols. Spike was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on October 16, son of Melvin E. Nichols, Sr. and Margaret Moss Nichols (both deceased). Spike retired from the Office of Building Inspectors with the Richmond...