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...

LTC Eugene T. Fealko US Army (retired)

Feb 11, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on February 11, 2025, LTC Eugene T. Fealko, US Army (retired).

He is survived by his wife of 65 years: Rose Marie Fealko; sons: Brian Fealko (Melanie), the late Gary Fealko. Grandsons: Robert Fealko (Caty), Steven Fealko (Whitney), great grandchildren: Bert, Evelyn and Millie; niece: Sandi Cauffield of Florida; nephew: Dennis Easterday (Kathryn) of Ohio.

Gene...

Arvil E. Holt

Feb 10, 2025

Blythe, GA – Mr. Arvil Ewell Holt, 92, beloved husband of 71 years to Geraldine Holt entered into rest on Monday, February 10, 2025 while surrounded by his loving family.

Arvil was born on August 6, 1932, in Lee County, Texas (Knobs Springs - at home to his loving parents Rev. Thomas Ewell Holt and Winnie Owena Burks). His father was...

Elle Houck Giles

Feb 10, 2025

MARTINEZ, GA – Mrs. Elle Houck Giles, 77, entered into rest on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Piedmont Hospital of Augusta surrounded by family. 

A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Westover Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. 

Born in Augusta, Elle was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta and was Graduate of Richmond Academy. She...

Louise Rhodes Pettigrew

Feb 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Louise Rhodes Pettigrew

A Life of Love, Dedication, and Grace

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Louise Rhodes Pettigrew, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She departed this world peacefully, with her son, Richard and daughter, Dana by her side, on February 9, 2025, at Jenkins County Medical Center at the age of 86...

Fleur Lynn Readdy

Feb 9, 2025

Fleur Lynn Readdy, 83, entered into rest Sunday, February 9, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Roger A. Schwartz officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 P.M., at the church. Inurnment will follow the service at Westover Memorial...