Sterling N. Ivey
Jul 25, 2020
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Sterling N. Ivey, 50, loving wife of Jodie “Chip” H. Ivey IV, entered into rest Saturday, July 25, 2020. Born in Atlanta, Sterling spent her whole life in Augusta, Georgia. A graduate of Augusta Preparatory Day School and the University of Georgia, she taught school for many years at Episcopal Day School and at Stallings Island...
Ronald "Rocky" J. Nelson
Jul 25, 2020
Ronald “Rocky” J. Nelson On Saturday, July 25, 2020, Ronald “Rocky” J. Nelson, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 79. Rocky was born on August 6, 1940, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Dorothy and Floyd Nelson. He served as an Officer in the US Air Force for 20 years. On June 17, 1960, he married...
Albert Anderson Creed
Jul 23, 2020
Augusta, Ga – Albert Anderson Creed Albert Anderson Creed died peacefully at his residence in Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Al was born in Augusta on November 13, 1925, to Euly Cleveland Creed, Sr. and Ellen Gertrude Griffin Creed. He was part of a generation that left a powerful legacy, often...
Jean Pearre
Jul 23, 2020
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, July 23, 2020, Jean Pearre, 77. A native of Augusta Jean was known for her love of people. A teacher for 33 years, she enjoyed all of her students. Jean was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta for over 20 years where she volunteered with the benevolence committee. She also...
Kelley Smith O'Quinn
Jul 22, 2020
North Augusta, SC – It is with great sadness that we report the death of Kelley Smith O’Quinn on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 after a short bout with cancer. Born in 1945 in Walhalla, South Carolina, she lived most of her life in Anderson, South Carolina. She is survived by her husband: Dr. James L. O’Quinn of North Augusta; her...
Ronald Maher
Jul 22, 2020
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, Ronald Maher, 86, loving husband of 44 years to Johnnie Holmes Maher. Born in Providence, RI, Ronald enlisted in the Marines at the age of 16. He was injured in Korea and returned to the US to join the Army when he became of age. After retiring from the...
Lynn Anderson Mertins
Jul 21, 2020
Martinez, GA – Lynn Anderson Mertins, 74, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was the loving wife of Louis E. Mertins, Jr., mother of Anne Mertins Goddard and grandmother of John Louis “Jack” Goddard. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, John Wesley Anderson. The daughter of Ouida and Wesley Juette Anderson, Lynn grew up...
Sophia Strelec
Jul 20, 2020
Augusta, GA - The day Mom died, she made a few requests of me. One was that I would not make a big fuss about her funeral--just keep things simple and Catholic. The other was that I would tell everyone how grateful she was for the life she lived. I promised to do my best. SOPHIA PAPAS STRELEC entered into...
Wesley "Darryl" Tankersley
Jul 20, 2020
Harlem, GA - Wesley “Darryl” Tankersley, 55, died Monday, July 20, 2020 at University Hospital after a lengthy illness of heart disease. Darryl grew up in Evans and graduated from Evans High School. He attended Augusta Technical College and was self employed as an electrician. Darryl was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Columbia County Game...
Dena M. (Gray) Hilliard
Jul 17, 2020
Evans, GA – Mrs. Dena M. (Gray) Hilliard, 78, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at Doctor’s Hospital. Dena was the loving wife of Robert D. Hilliard for 51 wonderful years, which was just celebrated on June 28. Dena was born February 24, 1942 in Grove, OK, to Wilbur and Elta (Betts) Gray. She graduated from Pittsburg State University and...