Col. (Ret.) James Anthony "Tony" Henderson
Nov 17, 2025
Colonel James “Tony” Henderson, U.S. Army (Ret.), age 85, of Augusta, Georgia, entered peacefully into rest on November 17, 2025. A devoted husband, father, soldier, and man of deep faith, he lived a life marked by courage, integrity, and generosity.
Born on June 13, 1940, to Harold and Louis Henderson, Tony grew up in Augusta and attended Boys Catholic High School,...
Gabriella Conner
Nov 16, 2025
Evans, GA – Gabriella (Bailo) Conner, originally of Zara , Italy, entered into eternal rest at her home in Evans, Georgia on November 16, 2025 at the age of 84. For 60 years she was the beloved wife of Leroy E. Conner Jr., and together they raised five children. A devoted military spouse and a dedicated middle school English teacher,...
Rickey "Sarge" Mawby
Nov 15, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 15, 2025, Master Sgt. (Ret.) Rickey Lee Mawby, 76, beloved husband of 50 years to Claudia Mawby.
Rickey Mawby, known affectionately as “Sarge,” proudly served his country for 23 years before retiring as a Master Sergeant from the United States Army. At home, he was the heart of his family — a...
Richard Russell Johnson, Sr.
Nov 15, 2025
Augusta, GA – Richard Russell Johnson, Sr., 93, entered into rest on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Richard was the loving husband of Michele Ciccarella Johnson. Richard is also survived by his children: Debora D. Johnson and Darryl D. Johnson (Shannon); grandchildren: DJ Johnson, Laura Kathryn Jenkins, Adam Johnson, Nadia J. Glasscock, Madeline Johnson, and Sophie Guerrero; 11 great-grandchildren; sister: Annie...
Mary Alice West Biggar
Nov 14, 2025
Mary Alice West Biggar (1930–2025) passed away in Anderson, SC, on November 14, 2025. Mary (“Aunt Alice”), formerly of mid-state South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia, had resided in Anderson since early 2020.
The youngest child of the late Henry T. West and Alma Moore West, Mary spent much of her childhood enjoying time at the grocery stores her father owned in...
Mary Louise Courson
Nov 14, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 14, 2025, Mary Louise Courson, 88, beloved wife of 66 years to Jim Courson.
Mrs. Courson was a lifelong resident of Augusta who met the love of her life, her husband of 66 years, while they were still in high school. A graduate of the Academy of Richmond County, she was known...
Donald Ray Pottorff
Nov 12, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Mr. Donald Ray Pottorff, 87, husband of the late Katsumi Pottorff.
Donald enlisted in the US Army at age 17 and retired after 20 years of service in Germany, Japan, Korea and one tour in Vietnam. After retirement, he continued working as an instructor at Fort Gordon and later as...
Mary DeRemer
Nov 11, 2025
Mary Margret DeRemer, 79, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully, on November 11, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 16, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to John and Lona Fallis.
Mary proudly served in the United States Army, a chapter of her life that shaped her strength, discipline, and deep sense of dedication. She carried those values with...
Jean Thomas
Nov 11, 2025
Augusta, GA—Laura Jean (Kickliter) Thomas, 85, entered into rest on 11 November 2025 after a lengthy illness.
She was a devoted wife, married to her husband, Judge William Akins Thomas (LCDR, USN, RET), for 53 years. During his career, they lived in Jacksonville, FL; Alameda, CA; Omaha, NE; Washington, DC; Slidell, LA; Long Beach, MS; and Weatherford, TX. After his retirement...
Shirley Douty Rion
Nov 11, 2025
Augusta, GA – Shirley Douty Rion, 90, died on November 11, 2025, following a significant stroke.
She was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, a daughter of Reuben Franklin Douty and Mary Coffey Douty (both of whom are deceased).
Shirley was a member of Fleming Baptist Church in Augusta. Throughout her life, she found great strength from her faith, great joy in local...