Kirekija "Kira" Grinko

Aug 1, 2026



Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 1, 2026, Mrs. Kirekija “Kira” Grinko, 77, loving wife of 41 years to the late Igor Grinko.

Kira was born in Obeleshki, Latvia. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Family members include her son Oleg Grinko (Stacey); granddaughter: Isabelle Ekaterina; brothers: Alexsey & Ivan; sisters: Fatina & Klaudija; nephews:...

Mitchell Drew Wells

Jul 30, 2026

Mitchell Drew Wells, 67, of Evans, Georgia, passed away on July 30, 2026.

Born on March 23, 1959, Mitchell was the son of Lloyd R. Wells and Virgie Wells, later Virgie Dement following her marriage to Charles Dement, who became a steadfast presence in his life. A man of deep Christian faith, Mitchell lived a life defined by service, leadership, and...

John Gibson Nalley

Jul 30, 2026

John Gibson Nalley, age 69, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Grace Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

John Gibson Nalley Sr. was born on April 3rd, 1957, in Gainesville, GA, son of the late Logan...

Kathleen Ann Mazotas

Jul 29, 2026

In Loving Memory of Kathleen Ann Mazotas

January 3, 1947 – July 29, 2026

Kathleen, affectionately known as Kathie by those who knew her, passed away in the presence of her husband Paul, daughter Amy, son Michael, and daughter Diane. Kathie knew that despite wherever her loved ones were she was fully and deeply loved by them. She touched so many lives...

Debra Centers Wallace

Jul 28, 2026

Debra Centers Wallace passed away July 28, 2026, after a long and hard-fought battle with breast cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Dolores Centers. Debbie leaves behind her loving husband of 53 years, Aubrey B. Wallace; two daughters, Kelly Hughes (Billy), Amanda Todd (Joe), seven grandchildren: Will, Joshua, and Caroline Hughes, and Kate, Matthew, John,...

JoDee Dunlap Stratton

Jul 28, 2026

Lincolnton, GA – On July 28, 2026, JoDee Dunlap Stratton, beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, niece, and daughter was blessed to meet her beloved Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ after a short battle against the horrible disease of pancreatic cancer. She had the added blessing of being surrounded by her sons Thomas (Tommy) Pinkney Lovelace III, Johnston (Jack) Gray Lovelace,...

Michael Eric Fowler, Sr.

Jul 27, 2026

Michael Eric Fowler, Sr. passed in peace July 27, 2026, at the age of 80. He was a loving and caring husband of 56 years to Sandra Fowler.

Mike was born and raised in Augusta. He was a 1965 graduate of Butler High School. He was a proud American having served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam...

Martha Ann Scott (Garrahan)

Jul 26, 2026

Augusta, GA – Martha Ann Scott (Garrahan) was born in Waltham, MA, the second of five children of James and Norma Garrahan. Neat, conscientious, and caring from the start, she spent her school years in Waltham, meeting David Scott, her husband-to-be, in their 8th grade homeroom class.

Martha attended Framingham State College (now University) where she earned her BS in Elementary...

Linda Brown Thomas

Jul 26, 2026

Linda Brown Thomas, 79, beloved wife of Wallace Thomas, entered into rest on July 26, 2026.

The funeral service will be held Saturday August 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors with Rev. Steve Patteson officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at Thomas Poteet...

Kester Black

Jul 25, 2026



Augusta, GA – Mr. Kester Black, 96, beloved husband of 71 years to Betty Andrews Black, entered into eternal rest on July 25, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Kester was the son of David Ozie Black and Fronie Marsh Black of Avera, Georgia. He grew up on a farm and left home at the age of 18 to...