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Mary Frances (Nance) Beasley, 89, passed away on March 31, 2025. She was born on April 13, 1935, to John and Christine Beasley. Nance was preceded in death by her parents, John and Christine Beasley; her sisters, Dorothy Olive, Mamie Walton and Wreney Lamar and her brother, James Beasley. Nance is survived by her sisters Helen Huff and Barbara Harris; her beloved niece Sharon Foust (husband Steve and children Christina Perkins and Travis Foust and their children); and countless other nieces and nephews. Nance worked many years in the medical field since the early 1960's. She was a member of Church of Our Savior Episcopal since 1970. She was very active in the church for many years in...

Richard "Dick" M. Swan, Sr., 91, of Augusta, GA, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. He was born on January 12, 1934, in Springfield, TN, to the late Grace Murphy Swan and Robert L. Swan, Sr. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957 before building a distinguished career as a Certified Public Accountant in Augusta, GA, where he built lasting relationships both professionally and personally. He found joy in the fellowship and study of the Men's Sunday School at First Baptist Church, sharing his love for the Lord whenever his health allowed. Above all, Dick was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Cheryl Queen Swan, with whom he shared 33 wonderful years of...

Gerald Thomas Hicks, 62, entered into rest on January 27, 2025. Mr. Hicks was born to Gerald and Linda Hicks in Marion, Indiana. He served in the United States Army as a Telephone System Installer. He was a proud American Soldier who loved his country. He is a Former Commander of VFW Post 649, a member of the American Legion Post 178 and also a member of the German Friendship Club of Augusta, GA. Mr. Hicks was also a truck driver for Schneider National where he earned an award for 30 years of consecutive safe driving. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping, watching UGA Football and NASCAR and also enjoyed being outside, including going to the beach. Mr. Hicks was a loving man who never met...

James Dennis Lasecki (Jimmy), 34, entered into rest on January 13th, 2025, in Augusta, GA. Jimmy was born on August 1st, 1990, in Augusta, GA, to Dennis James Lasecki and Pamela Jean (LaRock) Lasecki. Jimmy was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a brother to Regina Hawk, (Nicholas) and Jaclyn Garcia. He was a treasured and loving uncle to Stella and Mary Hawk, with whom he enjoyed spending time whenever possible. Jimmy graduated from Greenbrier High School in 2008 and attended Georgia Military College shortly after. He was an avid golfer, which led him to be a caddie for Caddiemaster at Champions Retreat for several years in Evans, GA. He was honored to work at Augusta...

Alfred S. Edeburn (Fred) (1953-2025) peacefully passed away at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, Georgia on January 8, 2025. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on May 26, 1953, to the late Thomas and Anne Edeburn. Fred grew up in Aiken, SC and graduated from the University of South Carolina where he became a successful accountant and eventually retired from FPL Foods. He was a dog lover, enjoyed the symphony, traveling and spending time on the river. Fred is survived by his fianc?e, Marilyn Donnan, his brother Gregory Edeburn, his sister-in-law Ellen Edeburn, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and a grandnephew. A service of prayer and remembrance will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church...

Bruce H. Maddy, 87, of Port Byron Illinois, passed away on January 6th, 2025, in Evans GA. Bruce attended Wisconsin State College, Oshkosh, where he also worked at his cousin's small garage and gas station between 1957 and 1960. He met and dated Joyce Sievers during these years who he married immediately after graduation. Bruce served as an Air Force Reserve Medic and also worked for the Social Security Administration at posts in East St. Louis and Milwaukee before becoming an Ammunition Inspector for the U.S. Army in 1966. While working for the Army, he had tours in Illinois, Germany, Pennsylvania, Italy, and traveled extensively throughout Europe, Turkey, and South America. After...

August 31, 1939 - December 6, 2024 Joseph was an engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, and father. Born in Taipei, Taiwan - he immigrated to the USA in the 60's to pursue a better education. Obtaining his PhD from Standford University, Joe went on to do research work at Thiele Kaolin in Sandersville, GA for over 35 years where he was awarded 13 patents for his kaolin processing innovations. Joe was also an entrepreneur in real estate, as well as retail - founding the Dipper Dan ice cream store in the Regency Mall in the 80's, as well as opening the first video store, Video To Go, in Augusta, GA in 1986. Joseph is survived by his wife of 51 years, June Chin-Chu Shi, and his two children,...

Annie Holley Anderson, 95, left this world to be with our God in heaven on September 16, 2024. Her homegoing service will be held at 3:00 pm on September 21, 2024 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Rayner officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 2 hours prior to the service. Annie was the beloved wife of the late Sammy C. Anderson for 58 years. Together they were blessed with 5 children: Gwen Lomonaco, Sam Anderson Jr., Lynn Southall (Mike), Hope Goodwin, and Holley LeBlanc (Greg). She was the proud grandmother to Brian, Sean (Christine), Tony, Jeremy (Aubrey), Jessica (Bobby), Emily, Maghen (Jesse) and Elijah. Her great grandchildren include Landon,...

Janet Lee (Canevari) McIntire passed peacefully from this world on August 28th, 2024, surrounded by loving family after a long struggle following complications from surgery. Throughout her life Janet left her unique impression on countless lives in many capacities. She was a daughter, a sister, a foster daughter, a foster sister, a half-sister, a niece, an aunt, a cherished friend, a cheerful coworker, a den mother, a girl scout leader, a loving wife, and a mother-in-law, but the two roles in life that brought her the greatest joy were mom and grandma. Janet met her future husband Mark in their mutual workplace in 1978 when they were both just 17 years old. Knowing even then that they were...

Mr. Billy Richard Black, Sr., 74, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Mr. Black was born to the late Wyman and Clara Black in Augusta, GA. He retired as a truck driver throughout the southeast and enjoyed camping and Golfing in his spare time. Mr. Black was an Avid UGA fan, Braves and enjoyed watching NASCAR. Above all, he always loved his family, expressed how proud he was of them and looked forward to family gatherings. In addition to his parents, Mr. Black is preceded in death by his siblings, Tonya Nettles, Robert Black and Melba Page. Mr. Black is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Brenda Black; children, Lisa Fehrenbach (Ken), Shannon Koch (Thomas) and Billy Richard...

Barbara P. Wren Autry, age 89, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Barbara is survived by her daughters Frances Key (Eddie); Christine Reece; and Shirley Drake; her son Kenneth Gerald Wren (Deborah); and her step daughter Lisa Hankal (Bart); her sisters Ellen Howell, Judy Jowers, and Betty Riggs; her brother Eugene Penrow; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, John Rafe Penrow; mother, Mary Goodwin Johnson; sister, Hazel Clark; and brother, Leonard "Buck" Penrow. A visitation for Barbara will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Elliott Sons Funeral Home,...

Mary Anne McZilkey, age 90, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. Please see Elliott Sons Funeral Home website for funeral details.

Carola M. Blackwell entered into rest on Monday, June 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horst and Elli Donner, her sister Regina Donner, all of Germany; and her former husband Ronald L. Blackwell. Survivors include her devoted partner of 36 years, James F. Simmons Jr; her daughter Nicole E. Newman; and her grandchildren Tyler M. Weeks and Emily P. Newman. A memorial service will be announced at a later time.

Mrs. Betty Jean Willis, "Jeannie", age 97, of Martinez, Georgia went peacefully home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was born Betty Jean Davis in Sevierville, TN on March 19, 1927, in Alcoa County, to the late Ira Nathan Davis, Sr. and Irene McClanahan Davis. The family moved to Augusta, Georgia when she was a child. In 1942 Betty Jean met her husband, First Sergeant Gervis Willis, who was a Soldier stationed at Fort Gordon during World War II. She was married to the love of her life for 51 years prior to his death in 1993. She never remarried. Betty worked for the civil service at Fort Gordon, now Fort Eisenhower, in the Signal Towers as a secretary. She was...

Charles D. Markham of Evans entered into rest on May 17, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Marion, his son, C. David Markham. Jr. (Daphne), his daughter, Dana Charles (Brian) and four grandchildren who have given Chuck and his wife much love and joy - Ashlyn and Brady Markham and Jonathan and Olivia Charles. Mr. Markham was born in Middlesboro, KY to the late Robert and Lelia Markham on November 3, 1940. He enlisted in the Navy upon graduating from high school in the new Nuclear Program. After completing his schooling and training, he volunteered for the submarines and served on the USS Skipjack, SSN 585, serving a total of 8 years in the Navy. After leaving the Navy, he worked...

Prem Lata Sharma, a pillar of her family and community, peacefully departed this world on May 16, 2024, at the age of 76. Born in Jaipur, India on May 13, 1948, Prem was the daughter of the late Sri Kanyalal and Smt. Kamla Kaushik. She was the eldest of six siblings. Prem married her soulmate, Dr. Kailash Sharma, in 1965 and their love took them to Augusta, Georgia in 1970, where they raised three children and built a community of lifelong friends. Prem's greatest joy came from her family. She is survived by her husband and their children, Mala (Jeremy Arieh), Sonia (Dev Kapadia), and Neeraj (Lisa Gandhi Sharma), along with her grandchildren Karina, Jai, Brij, Alisha, Nayan, Kai, Gavin and...

Mr. Robert Lenwood Parham, 87, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2024. Mr. Parham was born to the late Daisy Rhodes in Augusta, GA. He was a man of God who was a faithful servant of the Lord. He was a former member of Fleming Christian Church and most recently New Heights Community Church. He served through his church in various capacities, including but not limited to, Meals on Wheels and Golden Harvest Food Bank. Mr. Parham was considered a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He also enjoyed working in his yard. In addition to his mother, Mr. Parham is preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Jones. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth Parham; daughters, Missy...

Doris Judith Cohen, age 95, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Doris was born June 21, 1928 to Louis and Francis "Frannie" Greenberg in the Bronx, New York. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She generously gave of herself to her family and all those she loved. At 16, Doris met Maurice Cohen, a friend of her brother's. In time, the two fell in love and married in 1948. They went on to raise two children, Barry and Ginelle. Doris enjoyed dancing, big band music, playing Bingo, shopping, and most of all, time with her family. She had a mischievous streak and loved to laugh and be playful. She was at her happiest with children, animals, and when she...

Thelma Williams Monroe, 89, of Clarks Hill, South Carolina passed away on March 11, 2024. Thelma loved her family dearly. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting blankets for babies. She also enjoyed snuggling with a good book to read. Thelma is preceded in death by her husband Russell Monroe, parents George and Nettie Williams; brothers Herbert, Mack and Bud Williams. She is survived by her son David (Rachel) Monroe; grandson Joseph (Heather) Monroe; bonus grandchildren Michael (April) Day, Laurenn (Colin) Fauntleroy; 4 great grands Ryan, Autume, Harper and Aubrey and brother Harry ( Shirley) Williams. A graveside memorial service for Thelma will be held Thursday, March 14, 2024 at...

Mrs. Brenda Johnson Bowman, age 79, beloved wife of 58 years to Mr. Larry Bowman from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, went home to be with her beloved Lord on Monday, March 4th, 2024. She was born in Camp (Fort) Gordon, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Clarence L., Jr., and Dorothy H. Johnson, and granddaughter of the late Eva Fulcher and Clarence L. Johnson and Inez Oswald and Abner C. Hamrick, and sister to Linda Gail Accerbi and the late Clarence L. (BO) Johnson, III. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 8th, at 3 o'clock p.m., at Blythe Baptist Church, with the Reverend Ronnie Faircloth presiding. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be...

Mr. Alberto Grinspun, 82, entered into rest on February 28, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Mr. Grinspun was born to the late Mordechai and Malka Grinspun in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. He and his wife, Lily, met in high school and were married for 59 years. Mr. Grinspun was proud of his Jewish heritage and devoted a lot of time and support for the Jewish Federation of North America. He was a dynamic man who worked in a career as an electrical engineer for many years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Grinspun is preceded in death by his sister, Pola Eisenberg. Mr. Grinspun is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lily Grinspun; sons, Richard Grinspun (Carrie) and Kenneth...