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Dalton, Georgia Joshua Sanders 1992 — 2024 Joshua Forrest Sanders, aged 32, passed away at his home in Dalton, GA, on Monday, May 27, 2024. Joshua was born on February 27, 1992, in Augusta, GA, to Paul Sanders and Mica French. He grew up as an energetic boy before relocating with his family to Freeville, NY, in 2003. In Freeville, he attended Dryden High School and developed his passions for playing guitar, singing, writing music, video gaming, skiing and skateboarding. Joshua graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and worked in upstate New York before returning to Georgia in 2021. He began a career in social care, motivated by his own experiences. Joshua will be remembered fondly for his sharp wit,...

Thomson, Georgia Billy C. Rooks 1932 — 2024 Augusta, GA -Billy Chance Rooks, 92, loving husband of June Lanier Rooks, peacefully passed away on May 25, 2024, surrounded by family. Bill was born on January 28, 1932, in Metter, Georgia, and is survived by his wife, June Lanier Rooks, Augusta, GA, three daughters, Jane Poston (Cliff) Thomson, GA, Jill Turner (Chad) Canton, GA, and Julie Phelan (Mike) Lake Burton, GA. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Thomas Perrie (Kathryn), William Perrie, Ren Turner (Brittany), Sam Turner (Sarah), Madison Turner (Maggie), Adeline Carroll (Caleb), Grace Phelan, Kevin Phelan, and Patrick Phelan. He is additionally survived by five great-grandchildren, his sister, Martha Rooks Bird, Metter,...

Augusta, GA, Georgia Dr. Richard G. Kimmel 1945 — 2024 Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Dr. Richard Gayne Kimmel, 78, loving husband of 37 years to Valerie Strom Kimmel. Richard was born in Richmond, Indiana and was raised near Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Wilmington College where he played basketball, ran track and was a member of TDK Fraternity. Richard then attended the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and earned a D.M.D. degree and orthodontic residency, M.S.D. He also taught at University of Kentucky Dental School for two years. Richard established an orthodontic office in Ft. Myers, Florida where he practiced for twenty-five years. He married Valerie, from the Augusta area, in 1986. Upon retirement, they...

Augusta, Georgia Jean Leone 1933 — 2024 Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Jean Stuchell Leone, 90. Jean was born in Sagamore, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Indiana High School. Jean moved to Augusta with her husband Jack where they lived for over forty years. Family members include her son: Stephen Leone (Donna); daughter-in-law: Janet Leone; grandchildren: Terra Yonker (Ryan), April Chisum (J.D.), Erin Smith (Jason), Michele Holland (John), Elizabeth Leone (John Bowie) and Ava Leone; seven great-grandchildren; and brother: Ted Stuchell (Eula Mae). Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years John "Jack" Leone and sons Michael Leone and Jeffrey Leone. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June...

Mary Beachum 2024 AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Mary McCamy Beachum passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at the age of 78 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Mr. Edward N. Beachum for 23 years. Mrs. Beachum was a native of Lindale, Ga, near Rome, and lived several places before returning to Rome, Ga where she became a librarian. After her husband's passing, Mrs. Beachum moved with her family to Augusta, Ga in 1993. She was the daughter of the late Robert Julian McCamy and Charlotte Powers McCamy. Mary was a graduate of Hollins College where she studied mathematics, Emory University where she received a masters of library science, and the University of South Carolina where she received a specialist degree in...

Grovetown, Georgia Marie Louise Palmer 1948 — 2024 Passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, Marie Louise Poirier Palmer, 75, at PruittHealth-Evans. Marie was born May 11, 1948, in Brockton, Massachusetts. She is predeceased by her husband: Donald Palmer; parents: Anna-Belle C. and Louis Poirier; brothers: Dennis H. Poirier, Norman L. Poirier and Paul G. Poirier and sister: Jeanette F. Hebert. Marie is survived by her son: Greg Palmer; sister and brother-in-law: Elaine N. and John R. Gilgis, brothers: John R. Poirier and Leo F. Scott; sisters-in-law: Laura Poirier (wife of Dennis) and Sally Poirier (wife of Paul) and her aunt: Dolores Covell (sister of Anna-Belle). Marie graduated from Brockton High School in the top 10 of...

Augusta, Georgia Lena V. Martin 1932 — 2024 Entered into rest on Thursday, April 11, 2024, Lena Vinesett Martin, 91, loving wife of 70 years to the late T. Andrew "Andy" Martin. Lena was born in Gaffney, South Carolina. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was involved with the youth program. Lena worked for Castleberry's Food Company as executive assistant to the chairman and president and corporate secretary of the company. She was a loving mother and grandmother, known affectionately as "Nana". Family members include her children: Cary Long (Ellen) of Baxley, Ga., Steven Andrew (Sharon) of Mauldin, S.C., and Suzy Dekle of Augusta. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Marti...

Evans, Georgia Patricia Raven Lewis 1938 — 2024 Patricia E. (Raven) Lewis of Evans, GA (formerly Baldwin, NY) passed away April 3, 2024, one short month after the passing of her cherished husband Donald H. Lewis. Pat is survived by her children: Sandra Lewis Knezevich (Michael), Donald Hugh Lewis, Jr. (Edith), Keri Lewis Monteith, and Jeffrey Jay Lewis (Jennifer); grandchildren: Shelton Hugh Lewis, Raven Alexander Lewis, Brayton Hamilton Lewis, Harrison James Monteith, Sullivan Charles Monteith, Cooper Samuel Lewis, and Benjamin Reed Lewis; sister: Linda Seidel (Daniel); and many other loving family members. She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years: Donald H. Lewis; her parents: Charles and Greta Raven; and...

Augusta, GA Johanna Bossard 2024 Johanna Kearney Bossard, a loving wife of sixty-six years to the late Donald Robert Bossard, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 91 years of age. Johanna was born March 18, 1932, in Augusta, Georgia and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kearney. A lifelong learner, she graduated from Mount Saint Joseph's in Augusta before attending Furman University where she studied journalism. After completing her traditional education, Johanna got her pilot license and regularly flew a Piper Tri-Pacer taildragger. It was while flying that she met Donald Bossard, giving him his check ride upon his return from WWII. Donald was a career military professional, and they lived in New...

Augusta, Georgia Frances Gordon Williams 1928 — 2024 Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Frances Gordon Williams, 95. Frances was born in Eatonton, GA to George McMichael Gordon and Margaret Bazemore Gordon. She was a graduate of the Macon Hospital School of Nursing. She also studied at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Her nursing career covered a period of 43 years. She retired in 1993 from Crisp County Health Department after 28 years of service. She was a member of Cordele First Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Oliver Morton Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in Gray, GA since 1952. Frances is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Jake Garvin Williams of...

Augusta, Georgia Maryann Friend Gillespie 1931 — 2024 Born on December 6, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Maryann was called home by her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2024. Maryann is survived by her loving daughters Debbie Macon (Bryan) of Dalton, Georgia and Janet Pierce (Keith) of Augusta, Georgia. She is also survived by four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews, and by her dear friend Liddy Chatham. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years Jim Gillespie, her parents Grover and Manila Friend of Knoxville, Tennessee, and her brother Dan Friend of Richmond, Virginia. A graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Maryann later served on the UT Atlanta Alumni Board as well as the UT...

Maryann Friend Gillespie 2024 Born on December 6, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Maryann was called home by her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2024. Maryann is survived by her loving daughters Debbie Macon (Bryan) of Dalton, Georgia and Janet Pierce (Keith) of Augusta, Georgia. She is also survived by four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews, and by her dear friend Liddy Chatham. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years Jim Gillespie, her parents Grover and Manila Friend of Knoxville, Tennessee, and her brother Dan Friend of Richmond, Virginia. A graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Maryann later served on the UT Atlanta Alumni Board as well...

Evans, Georgia Donald H. Lewis 1937 — 2024 Colonel Donald H. Lewis, US Army (Retired) of Evans, GA, beloved husband of Patricia E. Lewis, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. Don was born in Auburn, New York on November 10, 1937, to Harry and Jean Lewis. His childhood was filled with numerous athletic endeavors including football (both offense and defense), basketball, and baseball. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1955 and was inducted to their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. After high school, Don attended The Manlius School in New York before his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1956. He was a member of multiple athletic teams at both schools, but football was his passion and where he...

Augusta, Georgia Edward H. Selby Jr. 1940 — 2024 Surrounded by his loving family, Edward H. Selby Jr. passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024. Ed was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sharron Vaughn Selby. He is survived by his children: Ed III (Talisa), David (Katrina), Bryan (Deanna), and Leigh Savage (Danny), stepsons Lyle (Amber) and Travis (Angela), and grandchildren Thomas, Alexandria, Madison, Caeden, Liam, Logan, Savannah, and Quinn, as well as the loving, giving Vaughn family - his brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Born September 12, 1940, in Savannah, GA to the late Edward H. Selby Sr. and Delle Selby, Ed was a longtime resident of Augusta and Little Switzerland, NC. He graduated from the Academy of...

Evans, Georgia Gary Walter Royal 1952 — 2024 Mr. Gary Walter Royal, aged 71, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 21, 2024. A devoted husband to Catherine (Cathy) Ellen Stone Royal, Gary was a cherished figure in his community and family. The interment is scheduled for Friday, February 9 at 12:00 pm, with Glenn Camp officiating, at Anthony Cemetery, 2705 NE 98th St, Anthony, FL 32617. Born and raised in Ocala, FL, Gary was the beloved grandson of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Camp and the Camp family. He was an exceptional student, graduating as valedictorian from Ocala High School in 1970. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Brown University in 1974, where he met his beloved wife Catherine during their...

Augusta, Georgia Dr. Philip W. Catalano 1946 — 2024 Philip William Catalano, M.D. (77) passed away surrounded by his children on January 19, 2024 in his home in Augusta, GA. Philip, also known as Phil, was born to Dr. Edward William and Mary Suzanne Harrison, on May 4, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA. Phil was the second of eleven children. He is survived by his seven children: daughters Joan Parker (Jim), Beth Norman (Daniel), Rachel Flannigan (Patrick), Caroline Smith (Christopher), Decker Catalano and sons Philip Catalano, Jr. (Corrine) and Harrison Catalano (GiGi), as well as his two former wives, Virginia Ann Catalano and Patricia Ann Catalano. After graduating in 1964 from Cardinal Newman High School in Columbia, SC, he earned his B.A....

Hephzibah, GA, Georgia Jonaquine Armitage 1940 — 2024 Jonaquine Armitage, 83, entered into rest Tuesday January 16, 2024. She passed away of natural causes at her home in Hephzibah, GA. Jonaquine was predeceased by her loving husband Homer who passed away last year from Alzheimer's at the Georgia War Veterans home in Augusta. Born in Matewan, WV on March 18, 1940 to parents John and Quinnie McCoy, Jonaquine grew up in Delbarton, WV with her 2 brothers Eli and Tom. She graduated with high honors from Burch High School in 1957. Jonaquine went to Marshall University in Huntington, WV where she graduated with a degree in Mathematics in 1961. Jonaquine and Homer married in Biloxi, MS on July 18, 1964. She went on to teach high school math...

Evans, GA Curtis A. Markey 1953 — 2024 Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 9th, Curtis A. Markey, 70, loving husband of Janice Ritchie Markey. Curtis was born in Southington, CT. He served 12 years in the US Navy, most often on submarines. He was a nuclear trained machinist mate. Curt served with distinction aboard the USS Enterprise, the USS Woodrow Wilson and the USS Georgia. After serving in the Navy, he worked as the senior Director with GP Strategies in the workforce development division providing technical training, consulting and developing training programs. His final accomplishments in the workforce were with Superheat as the Nuclear Division Manager. Curt had a great affinity for wildlife. Aside from his family he...

Fernandina Beach, Florida William Barlass Lorick Sr. 1947 — 2023 It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of William Barlass Lorick Sr. aka "Chilly Brew" on October 23, 2023. William was born in 1947 in Augusta, GA. Growing up in Augusta, he attended Richmond Academy High School. He continued his education at Newberry college in South Carolina where he was a charter member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. After college, he began his successful 50 year real estate career in Augusta, GA and continued on to Sea Pines, Hilton Head SC, and then the Amelia Island Plantation in Florida. His life was filled with his love for others. He was instrumental in the growth of the Lutheran Prince of Peace church on Amelia Island and was one of the founding...

Aiken, SC John A. Craig 1932 — 2023 Entered into rest on Friday, October 20, 2023, John Adams Craig, 91, loving husband to the late Joan Craig. John was born in Brookline, Massachusetts in 1932 to David and Annie Craig. He served in the United States Air Force for twenty-one years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Family members include his sons: John Craig, Jr., David Craig, and Edward "Ted" Craig; six grandchildren; and his sister: Dorothy Craig Kochli. He is preceded in death by his wife and his parents.

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