Deborah Ann Stewart

Feb 16, 2025

Deborah Chavel Stewart, 71, a cherished wife, mother and grandmother, peacefully entered into rest on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Born on August 23, 1953, to Mary Chavel, Deborah’s life was one of profound love, service, and selflessness.

Deborah was a lifelong resident of Augusta. After graduating from Richmond Academy, she went on to pursue her passion for caring for others, earning...

Robert Allen Prescott

Feb 16, 2025

Robert Allen “Bobby” Prescott, Jr. beloved husband of 36 years to the love of his life, Patricia Ann “Patti” Prescott entered heavenly eternal rest on February 16, 2025. In his last days he was surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born on November 8, 1942, in Savannah, GA to Robert Allen and Margaret Lucille Prescott. He was blessed to...

SSG Kevin M. Leverett

Feb 15, 2025

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, February 15, 2025, Kevin Michael Leverett, 55.

Kevin was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army and retired after 25 years of serving his country; including stints in Afghanistan and Bosnia. Kevin also worked for U.S. Customs and The Department of Homeland Security at Atlanta’s...

Mayris Kertscher

Feb 15, 2025

Mayris (May) Ann Lind Kertscher of Evans, GA passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on November 23, 1941, in Akron, Ohio to Byron Douglas and Ardene Virginia Lind. Mayris was the oldest child of Byron and Ardene and had two younger siblings, Adrienne (A.D.) and Bruce. 

May grew up on a cattle...

Martha LouEllen Harrell

Feb 15, 2025

 Our beloved Martha LouEllen Harrell went home to be with the Lord early morning on February 15, 2025. Affectionately known as “Big Mama” (even though she was only 4’11”)...this wonderful matriarch of the Harrell family touched so many lives during her 95 years. Born July 8, 1929 in Aiken, SC, she moved many times within the states of South Carolina...

Keith Morrison

Feb 14, 2025

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 14, 2025, Keith Darrell Morrison, 64, loving husband of Kathia Morrison.

Keith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 1, 1960. He served his county in the US Air Force, which he retired from. Keith was a fun-loving person, he enjoyed reading, collecting magazines, watching movies and going out to eat. He...

Artie Smith

Feb 14, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 14, 2025, Mr. Artie R. Smith, 70, loving husband of 51 years to Janice Smith. 

Artie retired from the Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department after 18 years then was a truck driver for over 25 years. He was a fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, and enjoyed fishing. He loved...

Ernest Odom

Feb 14, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 14, 2025, Mr. Ernest Odom, 84, loving husband of 59 years to the late Martha H. Odom. 

Family members include his daughter, Angela Welch (Earl); son, Ashley Odom (Shawn); granddaughters: Lauren Welch Birch (Andrew), Hannah Welch, Ashton Drake (John), Andersen Odom and Addisen Odom; and by his loving Boston Terrier, Windy, who...

Elaine Tidwell Whatley

Feb 12, 2025

Elaine Tidwell Whatley passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1939 to Charles and Corinne Tidwell in Greenville, South Carolina. After graduating from Parker High School, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the Medical College of Georgia. She married her beloved Pete in 1961 going on...

Donald Dunagan MD

Feb 11, 2025

Augusta, GA – Dr. Donald Dunagan entered into rest February 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. 

Don is the son of Paul and Lona Dunagan of Clermont, Georgia. He grew up on the family farm with his five siblings. He contracted polio as a child and spent some of his early years receiving care at...