Carolynn Mock Gilbreath
Aug 12, 2021
Carolynn Gilbreath Evans, GA- Carolynn Mock Gilbreath, 92, transitioned from her earthly home to heaven on August 12, 2021. She contracted a breakthrough Covid 19 infection and suffered for 3 weeks before her death. She was born in Sebring, FL on September 17, 1928. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, her husband Roy E. Gilbreath, Jr. and...
James C. Collins
Aug 11, 2021
James C. “Preacher” Collins of Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at his residence, James C. Collins, 92. Preacher was born in Cobbtown, GA in 1929. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years, and a retired welder from Georgia Iron Works. He was a member of St. Luke Anglican Catholic Church and of...
Ann Powell
Aug 10, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, Mrs. Ann Irene Powell, 90. Ann was a longtime member of Victory Baptist Church and was a former member of West Augusta Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and would share the gospel with others and was known for her servant heart. Ann loved her family dearly. Family members...
Leona Rigsby
Aug 10, 2021
Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Leona Marie Risby, 69. Leona enjoyed spending time tending to her plants and had a real talent for gardening. She was an amazing writer in her younger years. Her grandchildren would say she was silly and always could be a kid with them. She loved her dogs and could often be found...
Betty Joe Taylor
Aug 7, 2021
Betty Joe Taylor Martinez, GA – Betty Joe Taylor (Powell), age 88, entered into rest Saturday, August 7, 2021 at home in Martinez. Betty was born in Tampa, FL to Hattie “Pat” and Joseph Faulkner and lived there until she made her home in Martinez, GA in 2021. Since that time she has been an active member of Martinez United...
Jimmy Newsome
Aug 7, 2021
Jimmy Newsome Augusta, GA – Surrounded by his family, Mr. James “Jimmy” Carlos Newsome, Jr., 73, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was a loving husband of 56 years to Mary “Jackie” Newsome. Jimmy was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He retired in 1997 from Local 92 as an industrial pipe insulator....
Ophelia C. McConnell
Aug 5, 2021
Ophelia C. McConnell Evans, GA – Mrs. Ophelia Carolyn McConnell, age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday August 5, 2021. She loved the Lord and served him by teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, and so much more. Her love of Jesus shined in everything she did. Ophelia was a member...
Linda Flanigan Chavis
Aug 5, 2021
Linda Flanigan Chavis, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday August 5, 2021. Linda was a loving wife and mother. She was married to Thomas Flanigan for 29 years until Thomas went to his heavenly home in 1988 and to Bruce Chavis for 11 years until his passing in 2013. Linda is survived by her...
Edward Joseph Holmes
Aug 5, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest at his residence on Thursday, August 5, 2021, Edward Joseph Holmes, age 73. Ed was a native of Augusta and a 1966 graduate of Aquinas High School. After serving in active combat with the Americal Infantry Division in Vietnam from 1969-1970; Ed graduated from Georgia Southwestern College. Ed was a member of St. Mary...
Daniel "Dan" J. Scherer
Aug 5, 2021
Augusta, GA - Daniel Joseph Scherer, beloved husband of Mayclare Logan Scherer, entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2021 surrounded by his wife and five children. In addition to his wife, Dan is survived by his daughter, Catherine Patterson (Rafe), sons, Joseph (Amy), Charles (Kristen), Richard (Michelle), and Bernard (Jenna), grandchildren Edward & John Michael Purser, John Joseph &...