Joann "Jody" Gilliam Olliff

Jan 21, 2025

Joann Gilliam Olliff (Jody) was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who was loved by all. She wrote in a letter to her children, “I inherited a sense of joyousness from my family I consider a gift, an ability to enjoy every event like a child, a sense of wonder, and a feeling that everything will...

Jackie Lanette (Clemson) King

Jan 21, 2025



Jackie Lanette King (Clemson) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on the morning of Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1955, in Spokane, Washington, to the late Jack and Catherine (Cochrane) Clemson. Jackie is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Alvin Clemson.

She is survived by her sons, Zachary Ryan King (Caitlin) and Bradley...

John "Jack" L. Francisco, Jr.

Jan 20, 2025

Entered into rest on January 19, 2025. Major John “Jack” Louis Francisco, Jr., 71.

Jack was a lifelong resident and native of Augusta, Georgia. He served over 41 years with Richmond County Sheriff’s Department. Jack lived and breathed for his work at the sheriff’s department and worked alongside of his father prior to his death. Everything he did was for his...

Thomas and Gretchen Giesey

Jan 19, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Giesey November 21, 1938 – January 18, 2025 

Gretchen (Schilling) Giesey August 10, 1938 – June 26, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Giesey, 86, and his beloved wife, Gretchen (Schilling) Giesey, 86, both of Evans, Georgia, passed away over the past seven months.

Tom was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Wilbur Edward Giesey and Dorothy Held, and spent his early years in York,...

Gregory Stephens

Jan 19, 2025

Augusta, GA - Gregory Lynn Stephens entered into rest on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Doctors Hospital.

Greg has no known family members but was well known in downtown Augusta in the 1980’s and 90’s. If one went to a parade, whether the St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas or MLK parade, you would find Greg on his bike leading the parade, assisting...

Will Lena Johnson

Jan 19, 2025

Entered into rest on Sunday, January 19, 2025, Mrs. Will Lena Johnson, 90, wife of Mr. David Johnson.

Lena was born in Lincolnton, Georgia and lived in the Augusta area all her life. She was a devoted member of West Acres Baptist Church. Lena was an excellent seamstress but worked as a tax preparer, realtor and also worked for Augusta Christian...

Beverly Arnold

Jan 18, 2025

Beverly Arnold: A Life of Love and Dedication

Beverly (Bucky) Arnold, 77, beloved wife of James T. Arnold Jr. (Tony), went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2025 with her husband and family by her side. 

Beverly's warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Beverly dedicated her professional...

Scott East

Jan 18, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, William Scott East, 52, loving husband of 24 years to Erin East. 

Scott was a devoted Dungeons and Dragons player. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, and uncle who was known affectionately as “Grumpy” by his honorary grandchildren. 

Family members, in addition to his wife, include his...

Elizabeth Lee Dillard

Jan 18, 2025

**SERVICE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, Elizabeth Lee Dillard, 86, loving wife of 64 years to Bobby Lee Dillard.

Liz was born in Mountain View, Oklahoma and was delivered by her grandfather, Dr. Y. A. Howell. Elizabeth graduated from Carnegie High School in 1956 and Oklahoma Baptist University in...

George Crouser

Jan 17, 2025

George A. Crouser, age 73, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2025 in Augusta, GA with family by his side. 

He is survived by his wife, Madeline; daughters: Sarah (Tony) Lonaker of Findlay, Ohio and Stacey (Kurt Williams) Wright of Augusta, Georgia; step-daughters: Lisa (Wes) Grate of Cincinnati, Ohio and Amanda (Eric) Sobul of Willoughby, Ohio; grandchildren: Ady, Shane, Maddie, Bella,...