Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Rd.

John E. Spratlin, 82, of Hephzibah, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 1, 2023, after a lengthy stay in the hospital. John was born in Athens, GA to Elmer and Grace Spratlin. Growing up in Athens, he and his brother Buddy, would sell peanuts for a nickel a bag at Sanford Stadium when the bleachers were still wooden. John moved to Augusta where he met the love of his life and future wife, Marian Key. He started to work for Gordon Farmer at Augusta Concrete Block Company until his retirement in 2006. In his off time, he loved going to Gatlinburg, TN and later in life John picked up the game of golf and loved playing with his friend, the late Wiley McDaniel. John is preceded...

Robin H. Faircloth, 74, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2023. Robin was a Godly man who was loving and generous. He was outgoing, loved fishing, collecting toy cars and doing arts and crafts. Robin was known for his fashion sense and was known for always wearing his sunglasses. Robin had a sweet and humble soul and was loved by many. Robin is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Eddie Faircloth. Survivors include his best friend, Tamara Walker; goddaughter, Honestey Kelley; special cousins, Ellen Howell and Betty Mitchell; and many other cousins who loved him dearly. Funeral services will be held at 12pm on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Lumpkin Road Chapel of Elliott Sons...

Ms. Linda Dianne Kendall, 64, entered into rest on August 3, 2023. Ms. Kendall was born to Terrell and Mary Cowart in Milledgeville, GA. She cherished the moments she spent with her family, especially her daughter and grandchildren. She worked as a caregiver for many years. She loved being at Clarks Hill Lake and would spend a lot of her time at her lake house. Ms. Kendall was passionate about bowling, fishing and her flowering and cooking. Ms. Kendall is survived by her daughter, Lynn Shealy (Brad); mother, Mary E. Culbreath; siblings, Sandra Sturgis (Mike), Barbara Felix (Skip), Joyce Comiska, Judy Miles(Phillip), Dennis Cowart (Kim), Sharon Allen and Randy Cowart; grandchildren,...

Mrs. Ingrid G. Sipp, 86 of Augusta, passed away, Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Ft. Gordon at 6:32 p.m. She was born on February 15, 1937 in Dresden, Germany, a daughter of Hellmuth W. Koch and Emma Erna Grutz Koch. Ingrid met her husband of nearly 65 years, John W. Sipp, Jr., in Germany while he was serving in the United States Army. She has been a resident of Augusta, Georgia since 1963. Mrs. Sipp was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church. Ingrid is preceded in death by her husband, John Wayne Sipp, Jr.; parents Hellmuth and Emma Koch; daughter, Susan S. Lewis; and grandson, David Allen Sipp. Survivors include her sister, Monika R. Potter of New...

Boyd Andrew Armitage, Sr., 78, of Augusta, GA, passed away, Friday, July 14, 2023 at Doctors Hospital. He was born on August 5, 1944 in Spring Creek, PA, a son of the late William L. Armitage, Jr. and Gwendolyn Braley Armitage. Boyd served his country in the United States Army with 3 tours of Vietnam. Boyd was known for his love of working with his hands. Many a building project or just refurnishing a family antique was his passion. He was loved by all for his easy going and giving personality. He is predeceased by his parents, son Boyd Andrew Armitage, Jr., daughter Danita Armitage, and his first wife Ginger Armitage. Boyd is survived by his wife Debra Sides-Armitage, of 22 years,...

Boyd Andrew Armitage, Sr., 78, of Augusta, GA, passed away, Friday, July 14, 2023 at Doctors Hospital. He was born on August 5, 1944 in Spring Creek, PA, a son of the late William L. Armitage, Jr. and Gwendolyn Braley Armitage. Boyd served his country in the United States Army with 3 tours of Vietnam. Boyd was known for his love of working with his hands. Many a building project or just refurnishing a family antique was his passion. He was loved by all for his easy going and giving personality. He is predeceased by his parents, son Boyd Andrew Armitage, Jr., daughter Danita Armitage, and his first wife Ginger Armitage. Boyd is survived by his wife Debra Sides-Armitage, of 22 years,...

Theo V. Hammontree was born October 9, 1934 in Fife Lake Michigan, to Floyd Emery and Helen Lydia (VanPelt) Hammontree, the youngest of four children. Theo enlisted in the USAF, where he served from 1954 until 1958. He met Charlotte Rose Payne in 1954, and they were married on October 15, 1955. Theo studied drafting at Ferris Institute in Big Rapids, MI. Theo and Charlotte had four children. From 1971 until 1988 the family lived in Portage, MI, and attended Grace Baptist Church, where Theo served in several leadership positions. In 1988, he worked for Hydreco and was transferred to Augusta, Georgia. They are members of Trinity Baptist Church. Theo passed early on March 4, 2023 with his...

Mr. Alton Virgil Farley, 93, of Jasper, AL, entered into rest on February 2, 2023 in Grovetown, GA. Mr. Farley enjoyed dancing, especially square dancing and line dancing. He also enjoyed watching baseball and cheering on the Crimson Tide. Mr. Farley is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Farley, his stepson Thomas Fulwider, his son-in-law Charles Keathley and his dear companion, Janice Read. Survivors include his children, Brenda Keathley, Malloy Farley (Tracey); stepson, Samuel Fulwider (Melissa); 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Karen Fulwider and his dear friends Gary and Vickie Borden. Services for Mr. Farley were held on February...

Magdalena DeRosa, 95, entered into rest on October 24, 2023. Mrs. DeRosa was born to the late Martin and Elisabeth Bierlein in Nuremberg, Germany. She came to the United States in 1958 and lived here with her loving and dear husband, Joseph. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, gardening and crocheting. Mrs. DeRosa also adored her fur babies. Mrs. DeRosa is preceded in death by her husband Joseph DeRosa. Survivors include her adopted daughter, Ellen Pulley (Eddie); and her grandchildren, Jimmy Pulley, Gerry Williamson and Kevin Williamson. Graveside services will be held at 11am on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Pastor Joe Jackson officiating.

Mr. Albert Carol Shepard, 92, passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2022, after a long battle with COPD. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Irene Auclair Wareing Shepard as well as his three children, Gerald, Lewis, and Debra, and two stepchildren, Susan and Jean; his brother, Raymond Shepard. Al also has many grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Mr. Shepard was born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts on May 16th, 1930. After graduating from trade school, he worked for Morse Cutting Tools. He began his career as a foreman and later retired as vice president after 40 years. Al was active in sports and leadership. While living in New England, he had...

Mr. James E. Fowler, 76, entered into rest on June 9, 2022. Mr. Fowler was born to the late John and Allie Belle Fowler in Anderson, SC. Mr. Fowler has made Augusta, GA his home for the past 37 years. He served and retired from the United States Air Force serving a tour in Vietnam from 1964-1968. Mr. Fowler was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church and served in the Youth Division of the Church. His most recent place of employment was at Southern Eye Center in the maintenance department. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fowler is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Jean Fowler; and brothers, John Henry Fowler and William Fred Fowler. Survivors include his son, Jonathan Fowler...

Mrs. Thelma Antoinette Pindar passed away at the Tidewell Hospice House, 1158 Veronica St. Port Charlotte, FL. She will be interred at Southlawn Cemetery 4524 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC. Born in East Orange, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Henry Seelig and Maren Kathrine Christiansen Seelig. She lived in Belleville, NJ and Punta Gorda, FL before moving to Aiken, SC in 2007. She returned to Punta Gorda, FL in 2019. She retired from Leslie Co. of Parsippany, NJ as Office Manager. She enjoyed playing and watching golf, stained glass, and sewing. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Edward Pindar, her husband, James C. Pindar, and two sisters. She is survived by two...

Elaine Sue Hillan, 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on April 28, 2022. Elaine was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Elaine was born to the late Vincent and Carol (Powell) Black on December 11, 1942. She lived a long and incredible life. She met the love of her life and husband, Bill Hillan after graduating from high school. They shared 55 years of marital bliss and welcomed 2 boys, Aaron and Jason into their family. Elaine was a retired library aid from Kettering Fairmont High School in Ohio. Her desire for adventure would take her and her family on car trips across the U.S. and 6 continents. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her love for family and...

Mary Louise Miller, 66 entered into rest on March 16, 2022. Ms. Miller grew up in East Tennessee and has lived in Augusta, Ga for the past 30 years. She worked at Century 21 Larry Miller Realty office as a Real Estate Broker and also the Relocation director. Ms. Miller was humorous, and always kept people laughing. Ms. Miller is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Miller and Peggy Gregory. Survivors include her brother, Larry Miller (Donna); nephew Jerry Morgan (Billy White); niece Kelli Pierson (Trip); great nephew Drew (Wesley); great nephew Jamie (Emily) Pierson; and great-great nephew Lennon Pierson and several other nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Funeral services...

Lauren Blair Ghetti was a wonderful daughter, mother, sister, and all around loving human whose journey here on earth ended December 7th 2021 at her home in Newport News, VA at the age of 39. She is survived by her four lovely children Ashtyn, Aspen, Banks, and Braxton who share their mother's zeal for life; her mother Teresa, her father William, and her brother Adam; her grandparents; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her countless friends who were touched by her boundless love and selfless compassion. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Shepherd Center via http://give.shepherd.org/ Ms. Ghetti will be laid to rest in eternal peace at the Westover Memorial Park...

Augusta, Ga.?Cora Lee Skinnell Cody, 98, went home to be with the Lord September 18, dying peacefully at her Augusta home. She was born in Lynchburg, Va. She was the oldest member of the Bicentennial Chapel, Fort Gordon. She loved her church and church family. Dressed in her Sunday best, she would always arrive early to talk with everyone who came in the door. It was the highlight of her week. For numerous years, she volunteered with the Flower Ministry at Fort Gordon making corsages with scripture verses and delivering them to patients at Eisenhower Medical Center. It was a pleasure for her to bring a smile to patients by giving them a flower lovingly made by the ladies of this...

Jackie Eugene Pitts, 79, of Hephzibah, Georgia, passed away on September 8, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. Jackie was born in Augusta, Georgia to Ruth Myers and Jackson Pitts on February 2, 1942. He was married Patricia Ford Pitts. He worked as an Electrician until his retirement. Jackie is survived by his spouse Patricia Ford Pitts; his children, Joshua E. Pitts, Joseph H. Brown, Saniya Pitts and April G. West; grandchildren, Haley Bickford, David Bickford, Madison Williams, Maggie Brown, and MaKeena Pitts and great-grandchildren, Karson Mims and Koda Lariscey. NO MEMORIAL SERVICE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME. The family of Jackie Eugene Pitts wishes to extend our sincere thanks to...

Hannelore Jung Silva,born on June 21, 1929 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany entered into rest on June 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Julious Silva. She is survived by her four children, Paul Silva, Robert Silva, Debbie Lambert and Kenny Silva; and grandchildren, Stephanie Silva, David Lambert, Heather Huggins (Christian); and great-granddaughter, Olivia Huggins. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Columbia Road Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm on Monday, June 14, 2021. Pallbearers who will honor Mrs. Silva will be Paul Silva, Robert Silva,...

Hannelore Jung Silva,born on June 21, 1929 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany entered into rest on June 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Julious Silva. She is survived by her four children, Paul Silva, Robert Silva, Debbie Lambert and Kenny Silva; and grandchildren, Stephanie Silva, David Lambert, Heather Huggins (Christian); and great-granddaughter, Olivia Huggins. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Columbia Road Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm on Monday, June 14, 2021. Pallbearers who will honor Mrs. Silva will be Paul Silva, Robert Silva,...

Ms. Felicia Denise Sullivan, 50, entered into rest on April 19, 2021. Ms. Sullivan was a joyous person who loved life and had a good heart. Her smile was contagious and loved making people laugh. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, singing and watching movies. Ms. Sullivan is preceded in death by her father, Tom McBride Sr. Survivors include her children, Jessica "Jess" Sullivan and Kashod "KayKay" Sullivan; mother, Hattie Bell McBride; brother, Tom McBride; sister, Linda; granddaughter, Faith Sullivan; godson, Ferrell; godmother, QueB; and a host of aunties, uncles and close family members. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 4pm at the Lumpkin Road Chapel,...

Mr. Joseph Charles Bongard Sr., 89, entered into rest on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Mr. Bongard was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother to his family. He adored his wife and absolutely cherished his family. Mr. Bongard served in the United States Army and retired after more than 20 years of service. While serving in the military, he served in Korea and also Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legions 205, a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and also served in the Marine Corp Reserves. He worked at Orkin Pest Control for 11 years and also worked for Pest Control at MCG where he later retired. Mr. Bongard is preceded in death by his...