Celeste Rebecca "Becky" Ryan

Mar 17, 2026

Celeste Rebecca "Becky" Ryan was born on June 24,1963 in Shreveport, Louisiana and passed away on March 17, 2026 at the age of 62 in the VA Hospital of Augusta, Georgia.

Becky proudly served her country in the United States Army for 26 years. She entered the Army in 1987 where she became a Medical Laboratory Specialist. She was in the...

Kerry Lee Williams

Mar 17, 2026

Kerry Lee Williams, age 70, of Evans, Georgia, passed away on March 17, 2026.

Kerry was born on May 14, 1955, in Augusta, Georgia, to the late Albert Lester Williams and Mary Belger Williams. He grew up in the Augusta area and went on to attend Georgia Southern University, where he graduated and was a proud member of the Pi Kappa...

Billie Floydine Drake

Mar 16, 2026

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, March 16, 2026, Mrs. Billie Floydine Drake, 83, loving wife of the late Joseph “Joe” Leroy Drake.

Mrs. Drake was a lifelong native of Augusta, GA. She was an elegant woman who wore bright colors to match her personality. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was...

Raymond "Ray" F. Bourne

Mar 15, 2026

Augusta, GA – Raymond “Ray” F. Bourne passed away Sunday March 15th, 2026 in the arms of his loving wife to rest in the arms of his creator. Ray was a devoted family man, and he never met a stranger who he could not bring a smile to their face. He came from simple roots in the Viginia mountains where...

James "Jimmy" Stewart Perdue, Sr.

Mar 15, 2026

Martinez, GA – Mr. Jimmy Perdue, Sr., 90, beloved husband of Betty Jean Perdue, entered into rest on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Born June 30, 1935, Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Augusta and a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, an experience he spoke of often and with great pride...

Eleanor Hemstreet Nickles

Mar 14, 2026

Eleanor Hemstreet Nickles died on March 14, 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Eleanor was born on March 22, 1937 in Augusta, Georgia and raised there by her parents, Addie Sue Weltch Hemstreet and Albert Delano Hemstreet. She was the third of three girls and spent her childhood in Augusta, a place that held her heart always. 

Eleanor’s family valued education and she thrived...

Kenneth G. Grisko

Mar 12, 2026

Evans, GA – Kenneth (Ken) George Grisko, age 84, died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in the presence of his family.

Ken was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and moved with his parents at 5 years of age to Coronado, California. He graduated from Mar Vista High School in 1962 and also attended San Diego City College. He...

Terence Patrick Whelan

Mar 10, 2026

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest at his residence on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Mr. Terence Patrick “Terry” Whelan, 68 of Augusta, GA.

Terry was a native of Savannah and graduated from Benedictine Military School and attended Georgia Southern College. He worked as a Co- Conductor for CSX Railroad. Terry was a loving father and was known for his really big...

Ellen Harbin Segraves

Mar 10, 2026

Ellen Segraves, 67, peacefully went to her Savior on March 10, 2026.

Ellen was born on November 30, 1958 to Crait and Helen Harbin in Jefferson, GA. Growing up, she was a talented pianist and a cheerleader, cheering for her Jefferson Dragons throughout high school.

Ellen married her best friend and the love of her life Chris in 1982 and they moved...

Carol Ann Nicotra Hayes

Mar 10, 2026

Martinez, GA – Carol Ann (Nicotra) Hayes, 83, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, following a ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born January 19, 1943, in Hingham, Massachusetts, Carol was known for her warm spirit, vibrant personality, and deep devotion to family. Proud of her Italian heritage, she loved cooking and sharing meals with family and friends, especially her homemade...