CSM George Butler, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Jan 5, 2026
On Monday, January 5, 2026, CSM George Solomon Butler, U.S. Army (Ret.), entered into rest at the age of 69. George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, soldier, and friend. He was respected by many and loved deeply by all who truly knew him.
Born in Orangeburg, and raised in Eutawville, South Carolina, George was born to the...
USAF Brigadier General William M Berry, Jr. (Ret.)
2026
William "Bill" McDowell Berry, Jr., often affectionately known as Billy and called "Bubba" by his siblings, age 92, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away on January 4, 2026.
A graveside service with full military honors will be Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Walker Family Cemetery on Arsenal Ave. A reception will immediately follow at the fellowship hall of Reid...
Lois Sogge
Jan 4, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Mrs. Lois Wilhelmina Sogge, (lil Willie) 92, loving wife of the late John A. Sogge.
Lois was born to the late Ira Haygood Ganus and Lena Parrish Ganus in Augusta, GA. She worked with the mentally handicapped for 17 years at Gracewood State Hospital. She was a member of Flemming...
Phoebe Millett Dinkins
Jan 3, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, January 3, 2026, Mrs. Phoebe Millett Dinkins, 76, loving wife of the late Louis C. Dinkins.
Phoebe was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Kenneth William Millett and Katherine Vogelin Millett. She grew up in Aiken which is where she found her love of horses. As adults they loved traveling to Kentucky...
Edward Conklin
Jan 2, 2026
Edward “Ed” ConklinNovember 25, 1962 – January 2, 2026
Edward Conklin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 2, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 63.
Born in Warm Springs, California, Ed was the son of the late Henry Conklin and Shirley Olive Conklin. He was also preceded in death by his brother James Conklin of Florida...
Glenn Joseph Jones
Jan 2, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into sweet, blessed rest on Friday, January 2, 2026.
As a believer in Jesus Christ, one of the first verses Glenn ever memorized and never forgot was Jeremian 33:3. “Call unto Me and I will show you great and mighty things which thou knowest not.” It is no coincidence that the last breath he took on this...
James Arthur "Jim" Braswell, Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
James Arthur “Jim” Braswell, Jr., 66, entered into rest on January 2, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Braswell is survived by his wife, Janice Vandiver Braswell; his sister, Cindy Braswell; his brother-in-law, Mike Vandiver (Ruth) and his sister-in-law Sharon Raborn (Kenny) his nieces and nephews, Brittany Raborn, and Ken Raborn (Heather); and his great niece...
Joseph “Joey” Peter Belans
Jan 1, 2026
Evans, GA – Joseph “Joey” Peter Belans, 51, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away on January 1, 2026. Joey was a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend whose warmth and generosity touched everyone who knew him. He will be remembered for his kind spirit, indomitable work ethic, and passion for FSU football.
Joey enjoyed playing soccer, roller skating, sharing his love...
Walter "Walt" Edward James, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Blythe, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Mr. Walter “Walt” Edward James, Jr. Mr. James is survived by his son: Gregory E. James (Melonie) of Appling; daughters: Sonya Teston of Augusta and Sherri James of Augusta; his brother: Douglas “Mac” James of Augusta; his loving grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
Walt was the founder of Appliance Centers Southeast...
Mary Self Bartlett
Jan 1, 2026
Mary Self Bartlett, 93, beloved wife of the late Lowell I. Bartlett, entered into rest on January 1, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors with Rev. Mark Maund officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment to follow...