Richard Douglas Patterson

Jul 2, 2018

Richard Douglas Patterson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, July 2, 2018, Richard Douglas Patterson, 74, loving husband of Fonda Ghann Patterson for 41 years. Mr. Patterson was born in a log cabin in Poulan, GA. He was a 1962 graduate of Albany High School, attended Augusta College, and was a member of Warren Baptist Church. He started his...

Betty D. Sims

Jul 1, 2018

Betty D. Sims Augusta, GA – Betty Dickey Sims, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 after a valiant battle with dementia, and most recently, pneumonia. Betty was a devoted wife to the late Coroner Leroy E. Sims, a nurturing mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Born in Newington, Georgia on...

Beverly Dunbar

Jul 1, 2018

Beverly Dunbar Augusta, GA - Beverly Bell Dunbar, 92, passed away quietly in her sleep, Sunday, July 1, after a four year fight with multiple myeloma. Beverly spent over 75 of her 92 years in Augusta, was a graduate of Tubman High School, and an alumnae of the University of Georgia. Born in Atlanta’s old St. Joseph’s Hospital, she experienced...

Russell Woods

Jun 29, 2018

Russell N. Woods Augusta, GA – Mr. Russell Woods, 78, entered into rest Friday, June 29, 2018. Russell was born in Augusta and graduated from Evans High School. He was a member of White Oak United Pentecostal Church. Family members include his daughter: Pamela Snodgrass (Jim); grandchildren: Ryan James Babcock (Kandace), James Michael Snodgrass and Taylor Linn Snodgrass; great grandchildren:...

John "Hal" Byne

Jun 28, 2018

John “Hal” Byne Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 28, 2018, Mr. John Hallahan Byne, 71, loving husband of 50 years to Mrs. Sarah Toomey Byne. Mr. Byne was born in Augusta and was a member of St. Teresa of Avila. He graduated from ARC in 1966 and was 3rd lieutenant in the ROTC. Hal was a very...

Jackie Storey

Jun 25, 2018

Jackie Storey RCBOE Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 25, 2018, Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Storey, 84, loving wife of Edwin Wayne Storey. Mrs. Storey was born in Wellington, KS in 1933. She worked for the Richmond County Board of Education retiring from Butler High School as a Bookkeeper. Her life revolved around her family. Family members, in addition...

Kasper F. Fulghum

Jun 24, 2018

Kasper F. Fulghum Augusta, GA - Kasper Ferber Fulghum, Sr. passed away quietly, just as he always wished, on Sunday, June 24th, 2018 in the place of his birth, Augusta, Georgia. He was 101 years young. He paved the way for three children, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren to carry his legacy of quiet leadership, strength and love of God...

SFC Ricky L. Cole, Sr. (US Army, Ret.)

Jun 23, 2018

SFC Ricky L. Cole, Sr. (U.S. Army, Ret.) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 23, 2018, SFC Ricky L. Cole, Sr. (U.S. Army, Ret.), 53, husband of Jackie Cole. Mr. Cole retired from the United States Army after 20 years. He most recently worked as a system administrator for the Department of Defense. He was an exceptional cook...

Mrs. Dorothy Myrle "Dot" Dillman

Jun 22, 2018

Dorothy M. Dillman Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 21, 2018, Dorothy M. “Dot” Dillman, 78, wife of Ralph Hench Dillman, Jr. Dorothy was a loving and devoted wife to her husband for 57 years. She showed the same loving kindness and care for many underprivileged children from the neighborhood and was a grandmother to many. Dorothy was...

Dr. Beth Dupree Farokhi

Jun 22, 2018

Dr. Beth (Dupree) Farokhi, aged 70, died peacefully on June 22, 2018, at her home in Kennesaw, Georgia, after a swift struggle with cancer. Born February 16, 1948 in Augusta, Georgia, the only daughter of Helen and Walker Dupree, Beth lived a life of humility and altruism that nurtured those around her and challenged the status quo. As a young...