Kinsey Walton Funeral Home

Mrs. Shirley Harris Wills, 92, entered into rest, Monday, November 20, 2023, in Piedmont Augusta Hospital. A celebration of life will be 12:00 Noon, Monday, November 27, 2023, from Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 623 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, GA. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a public viewing and visitation from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Mr. James Edward Lawson, III, 45, entered into rest Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Augusta University Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 2:00 PM, from Greater Young Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 405 Sand Bar Ferry Road, Augusta, GA. Interment will follow in Walker Memorial Park. The family will receive friends with a public visitation and viewing on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Mrs. Frances Ramona Anderson, 90, peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, November 13, 2023, at her residence in Augusta, Georgia. A devoted and loving family will forever cherish her memories. A celebration of life will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 18, 2023, in the chapel at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Mrs. Ruby Garnett Glenn, 85, entered into rest, Friday, October 27, 2023, at her residence in Augusta, GA. A celebration of life will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Corner Stone of Faith Ministries (2112 Eastland Drive, Augusta, GA.) Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The body will lie in state one hour before the service. Public viewing, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Friday, November 3, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Ms. Brenda Diane Christine Gough, 70, entered into rest, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Piedmont Augusta Hospital. A celebration of life will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 28, 2023, in the chapel at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Friday, October 27, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Ms. Pamela Denise Brickel, 65, entered into rest, Monday, October 16, 2023, in Augusta University Medical Center. A celebration of life will be 12:00 Noon, Thursday, October 26, 2023, in the chapel at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens. Public viewing will be 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Mrs. Ella Ruth Johnson, 82, entered into rest, Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Piedmont Augusta. A celebration of life will be 12:00 Noon, Friday, October 27, 2023, at Broadway Baptist Church (2323 Barton Chapel Road, Augusta, GA.) with Reverend Anthony Booker officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Public viewing will be from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Mrs. Sonya Yvette Wells, 57, entered into rest, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Grovetown, GA. A celebration of life will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Restoration Ministries International (2404 Tobacco Road, Augusta, GA.) Interment service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, October 23, 2023, in Fort Jackson National Cemetery (4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC.) The family receive visitors from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Friday, October 20, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Mr. Josh Lee Jr., 84, entered into rest, Monday, October 2, 2023, in Piedmont Augusta. A celebration of life will be 1:30 PM, Saturday, October 7, 2023, in the chapel at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Lee's Family Cemetery at Mt. Tabor AME Church (1 Mount Tabor Street, Keysville, GA.) The family will receive friends, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Friday, October 6, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

On the evening of Monday, September 18, 2023, our community bid farewell to a cherished figure, Bob Hale. Known far and wide for his unwavering dedication to the realm of real estate, Bob Hale was a beacon of inspiration, leaving an indelible mark on the industry he so passionately served. Beyond his professional endeavors, he was a cornerstone in the community, many knowing as a man of unwavering integrity. Yet it was in the warm embrace of his cherished family that Bob found his greatest source of joy and fulfillment, For an astounding fifty-eight years, Bob shared an extraordinary journey with his beloved wife, Lois Hale. Their bond was a testament to enduring love, an example for us...

Lois Brown Dudley, 94, a longtime resident of Augusta, peacefully passed away on September 12, 2023. She was born on October 15, 1928, to Bennie and Julia Brown in Washington County, Tennille, Georgia. Lois became a licensed cosmetologist, prior to receiving her high school diploma and eventually she and her sister, Juanita, opened Two Sisters Beauty Salon in Macon, GA. She married Andrew C. Dudley, who was in the Army, and together they had and raised three children. Eventually, Andrew was assigned to Fort Gordon and upon his retirement, they made Augusta their home. Lois continued her career as a cosmetologist, by opening her own business, Dudley's Hair Salon. In May 2022, Lois left...

Mrs. Diane Lyvonne Mitchell Porter, 75, entered into rest, Sunday, August 13, 2023, at her residence. Diane's legacy will be cherished by her husband, Mr. Parren E. Porter; children, LaVon Porter and Bruce Porter; and a host of other family members and dear friends. A celebration of life will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Windsor Spring Baptist Church (3692 Windsor Spring Road, Hephzibah, GA). Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Mr. Wallace Wash, Jr., 69, entered into rest, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Augusta University. Wallace's legacy will be cherished by his loving sisters, Patricia Beard and Beverly Wash; nephew, Marcus (Tracey) Beard; niece, Allison (Dashawn) Wilson; great-nephew and niece, Brayden and Brynley. A celebration of life will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Rev. James L. Reid, (63), transitioned peacefully, Friday, August 4, 2023, in Doctors Hospital. Rev. Reid served as the pastor of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church for sixteen years. He touched lives while serving as the Facility Director of the Augusta Regional Youth Development Center and Chief of Paine College Campus Safety. Rev. Reid's legacy will be cherished by his devoted spouse of thirty-eight years, Lady Josalyn Y. Reid; children, Nicholas D. Reid, Sr., Dr. Mia Y. Reid, Erica Hansbrough, and James L. Reid, Jr.; grandchildren, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. A celebration of life will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Paine...

Deacon James V. Key, Sr., 87, transitioned peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Doctors Hospital. He was a member of the Old Storm Branch Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and retired as a chauffeur from the Augusta Nationals. Deacon Key's legacy will be cherished by his loving wife of sixty-three years, Mrs. Rosia Key; two supportive children, James V. (Altina) Key, Jr. and Tammy Key; a host of other relatives and dear friends. A celebration of life will be 12 Noon, Friday, July 28, 2023, at Old Storm Branch Baptist Church (163 Storm Branch Road, Beech Island, SC), with Rev. Martris Mims officiating. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. The family will...

Mrs. Clara Dickerson Reddix, (76), entered into rest, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Piedmont Augusta Hospital. She was a member of the Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church. A celebration of life will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church (1783 Dixon Airline Road, Augusta, GA) with Rev. Ellis Godbee officiating. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Rock Church Cemetery. Public viewing, 2 PM to 6 PM, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858. The family has requested no floral arrangements.

Mr. Brooks Mitchell, 97, entered into rest, Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Doctors Hospital. Brooks' legacy will be cherished by his three children, Diane (Parren) Porter, Paul Mitchell, and Juanita Mitchell; a host of other family members and dear friends. A celebration of life will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 3, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Keysville, INC. (3948 Deans Bridge Rd., Hephzibah, GA.) Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Public viewing and visitation, 4 PM to 6 PM, Friday, June 2, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Mrs. Lena Walker Bell, 79, entered into rest, Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her residence. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church and retired from Gracewood State School & Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse after thirty years of service. Lena's legacy will be cherished by her loving children, Lucius Gordon, Jr., Wycliffe Gordon, Karen Gordon, Stephen Gordon, Audrey Ali, and Tonya Bell; nineteen grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, Alvin Walker; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. A celebration of life will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Broadway Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive family and friends from...

Mr. Samuel Louis Jones, 72, entered into rest, Friday, May 5, 2023, in Augusta University Medical Center. Samuel's legacy will be cherished by his loving wife, Mrs. Janice J. Jones; children, grandchildren, and a host of other loving family members and dear friends. A celebration of life will be 12 Noon, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Public viewing and visitation, 4 to 6 PM, Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Dr. Robert Rhodes, 71, peacefully entered into rest, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, GA. Dr. Rhodes legacy will be cherished by his loving wife, Apostle Felicia Rhodes; children, grandchildren, and a host of other loving family members and dear friends. A celebration of life will be 11 AM, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Beulah Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Sam Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Public viewing and visitation, 4 to 6 PM, Monday, April 24, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

Mr. Johnny Lyons, husband to the late Lina Dalton Lyons, entered into rest Monday, March 20, 2023 at his residence. He is survived by his sons, Keith Lyons and Carlos Lyons, other relatives and loving friends. Funeral services will be 12 noon, Monday, March 27, 2023, at Glovers Chapel Baptist Church, 123 Glovers Chapel Road, Troy, SC. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends, Saturday, March 25th from 3 to 5 pm, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858