Mays, W.H. Mortuary

Mr. Walter Johnson, Jr. was granted peace and eternal rest on December 10, 2020 in Southfield, Michigan. He was born in Detroit, Michigan at the Henry Ford Hospital on April 17, 1928. He was the first child born to the union of the late Walter Johnson, Sr. and Lucile Johnson. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Reverend William H. Johnson, Al Augustus Johnson and Stanley J. Johnson. His parents moved back to South Carolina when he was two years old. Walter Jr. received his elementary at Calhoun Falls Junior High School and his high school education and diploma at Reed Street High School in Anderson, South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science degree from South Carolina State...

Mr. Willie F. Plummer entered into rest Friday, July 26, 2017 at University Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Mr. Jahlil A. Brickhouse entered into rest Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Augusta University. Funeral arrangements will be announce later. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Howard Thornton, Jr. entered into rest Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Azalea Health & Rehabilitation Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901. (706)722-6401.

Ms. Toni M. Hardy entered into rest Sunday, July 21, 2019. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Mr. David Lee Heath entered into rest Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. from Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church, 1556 Maple Street, Reverend Christopher Culbreath, pastor. Interment will be in Walker Memorial Park. The remains will lie in state at the church from 1:00 noon until the hour of service. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Ms. Molly Ann D'Antignac entered into rest Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at University Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Mr. Theodore W. Burnley entered into rest Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Medical Center-Downtown Division. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Mrs. Laura Mae Blount entered into rest Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Mrs. Edwina "Mena" Jackson Burwell entered into rest Friday, July 5, 2019 at Wellington Regional Hospital, Wellington, Fl. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 10, 2019 at 1:00 pm from Everfaithful Baptist Church with Bishop Rosa L. Williams, officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens. Edwina was born in Millen, Georgia, but moved to New York City after high school, where she lived for over 50 years. Due to health issues in February 2017, she relocated to Lake Worth, FL to reside with family. Survivors are her son, Christopher Jackson; grandchildren, Shadasha Jackson, Christopher Jackson, Titiyana Jackson, Ashley Jackson, Isiah Jones; god daughter, DeVetta...

Mrs. Ruby O. Bennett entered into rest Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Ms. Sharman Valerie Pate entered into rest Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her brother's, Glenn (Elaine) Pate residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Mr. James Thomas, Jr. entered into rest Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in New York. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. from Ross Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Gordon A. Thomas, pastor-officiating. Interment will be in Walker Memorial Park, 611 Laney Walker Boulevard, Extension, Augusta, Georgia. Survivors are two sons, Eric and Derrick Thomas, Hollis, NY; four daughters, Janis and Denise Thomas(Devontae)Johnson, both of Virginia Beach, VA, Pamela Thomas, San Francisco, CA and Rhonda McCullough, Bronx, NY; one brother, Roy (LaVetta) Jones, Augusta, GA; sisters, Wilhelmena Anderson, Cleveland, OH, Barbara Hazzard, Sylvia Morton, Atlanta, GA, Janice...

Mrs. Evelyn Melton entered into rest Friday, June 14, 2019 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Ms. Anna E. Quiller entered into rest Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Augusta University Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Mr. Stanford Chapman, 68, departed this life on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jun 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 2543 Deans Bridge Road, Reverend Marion Williams, pastor, Bishop Michael Butler, eulogist. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 130 Pleasant Hill Road, Saluda, SC. The remains will lie in state at Friendship Baptist Church from 12:00 noon until the hour of service. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Mrs. Cora Mack Hatchett entered into rest Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her residence. She was a member of Springfield Baptist Church and a 1950 graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School and Paine College. She was a retired educator from the Richmond County Schools where she taught at C. T. Walker Elementary School. She leaves to mourn a devoted adopted daughter, Mrs. Gail (Otis) Williams; adopted grandson, Reginald Williams; loving goddaughter, M. Nanette Barnes; supportive cousin, Mrs. Tanya Bryant Patton; special friends, Marion and Nancy Barnes. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11am at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Hardy S. Bennings, III, officiating. W. H....

The late, Emira Eagle "Lymon" Bryant was an amazing and beloved wife, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, godmother, stepmother, friend, and teacher. Throughout her life's journey, she lovingly and generously touched the lives of many. Mrs. Bryant graduated from Lucy C. Laney High School in 1958 and Albany State College in 1965. After returning home, she was employed by the Richmond County School System. She taught at W.S. Hornsby Elementary School for 30 years. Mrs. Bryant was active in her church and professional organizations while her health permitted. She was a member of the Willie Mae Howard Missionary Society, for which she served as chairperson for several years. She was a member of the...

Grover Lee Jones, Jr., transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, March 28, 2019. He was born in Vicenza, Italy on May 10, 1962 to Grover and Arlene Jones. He attended Glenn Hills High School, Augusta Technical College, and was employed at the NSA Building, Fort Gordon by Akima. He leaves to cherish memories, wife, Naomi; three children, Brandon G.L Jones (Keisha), Dori A. Scott (Walter), and Raylon A. Jones; five siblings, Olivia B. Brown (Arthur), Kenneth E. Jones (Venny), Steve E. Jones (Reyhan), Natissa Jones-Whitehead (Walter), and Angelyn Jones (George); mother-in-law, Eddie Mae Glover; five grandchildren; five sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Ms. Elaine Pollard Menter entered into rest Friday, March 22, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from Lampkin Grove Baptist Church, 2673 Louisville Road, Appling, GA, Reverend James C. Kendrick, Sr., eulogist. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Family will receive friends Friday, March 29, 2019 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the mortuary. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

Mr. Alfred Johnson left this life behind and entered into rest Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Windermere Health and Rehabilitation Center. A master builder has completed his final building, and that building is now at rest. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. from Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College with Reverend Victor Thomas, eulogist-pastor of Greater Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. Friends may contact the family at 507 Boy Scout Road, Augusta 30909 or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901. (706) 722-6401.