Karen Wilson Bruker
Aug 18, 2025
Augusta, GA – Karen Wilson Bruker, born March 6, 1959, in Shelbyville, Indiana, was a steadfast presence in downtown Augusta and a devoted supporter of her community. She dedicated her life to family, service, and the preservation of Augusta’s history and culture.
Alongside her late husband, Davenport Sanford “Dee” Bruker, Karen played an important role in the city’s revitalization. Through Dee’s...
Jerry Wayne Pulliam, Jr.
Aug 17, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 17, 2025, Jerry Pulliam, Jr., 55.
Everybody needed a Jerry in their life. He never forgot a face, and if he gave you a pinky wave, you were truly special. Jerry was known by everyone for his radiant smile, loving spirit, and quick, funny remarks. But to his family, he was even...
Neta Akins Cook
Aug 15, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, August 15, 2025, Neta Akins Cook, 92.
A strong-willed, loving, and devoted grandmother known as Mema, Neta was a wonderful cook who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Family members include her grandchildren: Summer Cook, Emily Cook, and Grant Cook; great-grandchildren: Kate Barbare, Alice Barbare, and Rose Barbare; and brother George...
Regina Simione Medeiros
Aug 15, 2025
Augusta, GA – Dr. Regina S. Medeiros, DNP, MHSA, RN, 60, unexpectedly entered into rest on Friday, August 15, 2025.
We are deeply saddened to share her passing. Regina leaves behind her beloved daughters, Erycha and Chelsea Medeiros, son-in-law Justin, her mother Rose Simione, siblings Doreen & Scott Generazo and Paul Simione, and her many cherished chosen family and friends.
From a young age, Regina was...
Thomas Corwin Herndon III
Aug 15, 2025
Martinez, GA - Entered into rest on Friday, August 15, 2025, Thomas Herndon III, 92, husband of Ruth Herndon. He left his earthly home broken, but arrived in Glory with a healed mind, body, and soul.
Born on January 29, 1933 and raised in Russellville, Kentucky, Tom was one of eight children born to Grover Cleveland and Minerva McCraw Herndon. At...
Phyllis Ethel Richards
Aug 14, 2025
Phyllis Ethel Slivon Richards of Augusta, Georgia passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-three on August 14, 2025. Phyl was surrounded by her loving husband of seventy-one years, Joseph Robert Richards “Bob” and her three children, Cathy, Bob Jr., and Jeff.
Phyl was born in Gary, Indiana on September 21, 1931 and grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. She...
Douglas Earl Gilmore
Aug 12, 2025
Augusta, GA – Douglas Earl Gilmore, 81, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025.
Born on September 28, 1943, in California to Margaret Jordan and Dell Gilmore, Doug lived a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. He earned his Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Texas and dedicated his entire career to the defense industry, working for Texas...
Beatrice Bennett Blanchard
Aug 11, 2025
Augusta, GA – Bebe Blanchard passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2025. She was born in Atlanta, GA on September 25, 1933, to Edwina Cowan and Ansel D. Bennett. Her family moved to Greenwood, SC where she grew up. She attended the University of Georgia and graduated from Greenwood Community College of Business. She was a member of...
William "Bill" Nickles, Sr.
Aug 9, 2025
William “Bill” Clark Nickles, Sr. died on August 9, 2025.
Bill was born on November 20, 1930 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Blessed with a brilliant scientific mind, he received a BA from the University of Minnesota in 1954 (Engineering), an MA from the University of Wisconsin in 1962 (Chemistry), and a Ph.D. from North Dakota State University in 1966 (Chemistry). He met...