Joseph Marion Powell
May 10, 2025
Augusta, GA - Joseph Marion Powell departed this life for his heavenly home on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the age of 88.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Marie Powell, and four sisters.
Marion was a lifelong Augustan who grew up in the Harrisburg Community. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church and Plumbers & Steamfitters...
Christine D. Rutherford
May 10, 2025
Thomson, GA – Christine Dawn Rutherford, loving wife of Terry Rutherford, entered into heavenly rest on Saturday, May 10, 2025 after a courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer.
Christine was a born-again believer in Christ Jesus, and she often disguised herself as a nurse. She worked at various times as a baby nurse, a palliative care nurse, and the Nursing and Health...
Robert Ray Coleman
May 9, 2025
One of seven children born to Vivian Elizabeth and RC Coleman, Robert Ray Coleman graced this world with his presence on July 30th, 1949, in Houston, Texas. Later known for his sharp, comedic wit, dedication to his passions, and service to our country, young Ray was known mostly for his playful antics and his love for his mother.
After high school,...
John "Jack" Sheehan Markwalter, Sr.
May 8, 2025
John “Jack” Sheehan Markwalter, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and lifelong Augustan, passed away peacefully in his home on May 8, 2025 at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was born the youngest of eight children to the late C. Victor Markwalter and Agnes Sheehan Markwalter in Augusta, Georgia on August 12, 1932. He was...
Myrtle "Lorene" Vining
May 7, 2025
Myrtle "Lorene" Vining, 74, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on February 19, 1951, Lorene was the eldest of six siblings and embraced that role with grace, strength, and a nurturing spirit that stayed with her throughout her life. She was the devoted wife of the late Cecil Vining and a...
Frances Loughran
May 6, 2025
Frances Josephine Loughran, 82, passed away peacefully on May 6th 2025 at her home in Evans, Georgia, after a short illness.
Frances was born on 10th October 1942 in Edinburgh, Scotland during the middle of WW2. She married her first husband, David Boyd, in 1962 and they had two children, Denise and David.
Frances was a nurse and met her second husband,...
Berta Susan Wright
May 5, 2025
Susan Wright, age 84, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 5, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with dementia.
Born on May 3, 1941, Susan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Richard, and together they raised a loving family that was always at the center...
Jim L. Dent
May 2, 2025
James L. “Jim” Dent, a pioneering figure in professional golf and a beloved pillar of the Augusta, Georgia community, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 at the age of 85. His journey from humble beginnings in Augusta to becoming a dominant force on the PGA and Senior PGA Tours is a testament to his extraordinary talent, perseverance, and quiet...
Laura Smith
May 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Laura Sparks SmithBorn in Rapid City, South Dakota – 01/18/1954 | Passed on May 2, 2025
Laura S Smith passed away on May 2nd 2025. , leaving behind a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her. She was steady. She was funny in the most unexpected ways. And above all else, she was deeply, endlessly loving.
Born...
