Heather Simon Lanier
Aug 19, 2026
Heather Simon Lanier, 57, entered into rest on August 19, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends following the service.
Heather was born in Augusta and was confirmed at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. She will be remembered as a “force of nature” to those...
Robert "Rick" Hamilton
Aug 18, 2026
Robert (Rick) Hamilton was born on June 1, 1951 in El Paso, Texas, died on August 18, 2026 with his loving wife and family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Joann Hamilton, his brother Ben Hamilton and his nephew Hunter Dalton. He leaves behind the love of his life Margie, his beautiful daughters...
LTC Brian Milton Johnston (U.S. Army, Retired)
Aug 17, 2026
Martinez, GA — Lieutenant Colonel Brian Milton Johnston, U.S. Army, Retired, age 67, entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, August 17, 2026. He was the loving husband of Dr. Kaymie Marie Johnston and a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Brian was a retired nurse with a career in critical care, trauma, and public health. He devoted...
David Allen Stafford
Aug 17, 2026
Trenton, SC - Mr. David Allen Stafford went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, August 17, 2026. David was a loving husband to Kim Livingston Stafford, loving father of 5, and adoring Paw and “D” to 35 grandchildren.
David was the son of William and Catherine Stafford and was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He was a graduate...
Peggy Jane Floyd
Aug 17, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, August 17, 2026, Peggy Jane Floyd, 83, loving wife of the late Edward Floyd. She was the daughter of the late Allen Baxley Andrews and Hilda Leckie Huff.
A native of Augusta, GA, Peggy was of the Baptist faith. She was a retired accountant for International Paper.
Family members include her sons: Douglas Parham...
Jeanne D. Ashmore
Aug 16, 2026
Jeanne D. Ashmore, 88, of Flatrock, NC entered into rest on Sunday, August 16, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Jerry T. Ashmore, Sr.
Jeanne was a native of Augusta, GA and the daughter of the late James and Catherine Dicks. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who was known as “Moma Jeanne” by...
William Loflin
Aug 15, 2026
William Pierce (Bill) Loflin died peacefully on August 15, 2026, at home in Beaufort, South Carolina, in the arms of his beloved wife Kim with his devoted dog Dexter by his side. Bill is now resting in the arms of his Savior.
Bill was born in Augusta, Georgia and graduated from the Academy of Richmond County. In 1963, he graduated from...
Benjamin Hilton Reese, Jr.
Aug 13, 2026
McCormick, SC – Entered into rest on Thursday, August 13, 2026, Benjamin Hilton Reese, Jr., 83, loving husband of 60 years to Patrica Reese.
An Augusta native, Mr. Reese proudly retired from Procter & Gamble after 30 years as a mechanic. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who was affectionately known as “Granddad.” In his spare time,...
Richard A. Garniewicz
Aug 12, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Richard Allen Garniewicz, 79, loving husband of 58 years to Jean Garniewicz.
In addition to his wife, family members include his sister, Christine Powell.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lucy Garniewicz.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd.,...
Steven Alan Willgus
Aug 11, 2026
Steven Alan Willgus, 66, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away on August 11, 2026, surrounded by family. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, and his spirit will be greatly missed.
Born in Phoenix, Arizona on February 21, 1960, Steve grew up with his parents in the sleepy town of Lincolnton, Georgia. It was there–and later, in the beloved backwoods of...