The Augusta Chronicle

Mrs. Gloria Jean Kelly, 86, entered into rest Thursday, October 21 2021, at her residence. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. in the Family life Center of Sharon Baptist Church. The family will receive friends starting at 12 p.m., in the Family Life Center. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Sharon Baptist Church or to Homestead Hospice. You may sign a guestbook at the Curtis Funeral Home or online at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Essie Lou Jackson Weaver will be held 2:00pm Sunday at the Union Baptist Church, Trenton, SC with the Rev. Nathaniel Langford, Pastor. She leaves to love honor and cherish her memory, two sons, David Weaver(Rebecca), Concord, NC and Matthew Weaver, Edgefield, SC; two devoted daughters, Emmie Weaver(Raiford), Johnston, SC and Tira Ann Cooks (James, Sr. ), Aiken, SC 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren,; three great-great grandchildren; a devoted niece, (Arlene) Thomas other family and friends. Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

Helen Bradley Tarbutton died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 12, 2021at her home in Sea Island, Georgia. Born September 21, 1967 at the old Telfair Hospital in Savannah, Helen was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Waldo Bradley and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Bradley of Savannah and Mr. and Mrs. William A. Morse of Atlanta. Helen graduated from the Savannah Country Day School in 1985 and received a B.A. in Political Science from Sweet Briar College in 1989. After college, she attended Parsons School of Design in New York City and received an A.A.S. degree in Interior Design. She was a member of the American Society of Interior Design. The lights of her life were her three...

Kimberly Luckey Avery age 52, of Griffin, Georgia passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Kim was born in Heidelberg, Germany on May 26, 1969. She was a 1987 graduate of Evans High School. After high school, she attended and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1992 where she received her Bachelor of Science degree, and she received a 2nd degree from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Services in 2010. She was employed by Wells Fargo Advisors as a Senior Client Associate. Kim was also a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Avery who died August 28, 2021, step-son, Daniel Robert "Robbie"...

Loraine M Bihlmaier, 81, of Augusta, GA passed away on September 29, 2021 in Woodstock, IL. She was born in Flagstaff, AZ on June 9, 1940 to the late Fred and Marie Ohnleiter. She married the late John A Bihlmaier on June 15, 1957 and raised their four children, Debra (Robert) Hughes, Dottie (Mike) Brocato, Michael (Tamera) Bihlmaier and Ted (Dawn) Bihlmaier. She is survived by her 4 children, 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Her brother Ronnie (Vivian) Ohnleiter and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Robert Ohnleiter, and sister-in-law Martha. Loraine loved flowers, plants, playing the organ,...

Minnie Frances Moore passed away, September 27, 2021, at the age of 92, at Kentwood Nursing Home in Augusta, Georgia. She was born in Thomasville, Georgia on October 26, 1928. She is preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Murray of Willacoochee, Georgia; her husband, Bennie C. Moore of Vidalia; daughters, Bennie Jean Steele of Winona, Texas and Kathyrn Dianne Moore of Willacoochee; and a son, Bob Moore of Springboro, Oklahoma. She is survived by one daughter, Trish Harris and husband Bill of Augusta; a brother, Fred Murray and wife Bonnie of Vidalia; six grandsons; fourteen great-grandkids; five great-great-grandkids; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Mom...

Colonel Paul F. Kittinger, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL. A true friend, with a life marked by faithful service to God, country and family, he will never be forgotten. Paul was born on January 14, 1939, in Winston Salem, NC to the late Madolyn Hackett and Paul F. Kittinger, Sr. A loving son and sweet big brother to Jan, Paul was a fierce competitor on the tennis court and a talented swimmer who spent his weekends and summers lifeguarding at Shelton Lake and Myrtle Beach. He graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1956 and Wake Forest College in 1960, with a BS in Mathematics. Every spare moment would find him on a golf course,...

Noelle Kristine Norton, 50, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, following a brief illness. Noelle was born in Bamberg, SC, the daughter of Sherrill (Sherry) Siegmund Norton of Aiken and the late Jerry William Norton. In addition to her mother, Noelle is survived by her beloved companion, Randall Williams, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Noelle began living in Aiken in 1975 and graduated from Aiken High School in 1989. She attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia and continued to live in Columbia ever since. She worked primarily in the restaurant and wine sales businesses, as well as more recently in animal daycare. Noelle was a bright...

Noelle Kristine Norton, 50, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, following a brief illness. Noelle was born in Bamberg, SC, the daughter of Sherrill (Sherry) Siegmund Norton of Aiken and the late Jerry William Norton. In addition to her mother, Noelle is survived by her beloved companion, Randall Williams, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Noelle began living in Aiken in 1975 and graduated from Aiken High School in 1989. She attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia and continued to live in Columbia ever since. She worked primarily in the restaurant and wine sales businesses, as well as more recently in animal daycare. Noelle was a bright...

Statesboro, Georgia Mrs. Janie Mae Hobbs age 78 formerly of Thomson, GA. Passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021 at The Gardens at Southern Manor. She was the daughter of the late George and Mattie Zigrino. Janie retired after many years as owner operator of Wayne & Janie's Deer Processing Plant. She had also worked at Cato Department Store. She was an avid outdoors woman who loved to hunt, fish and be outside in her garden or caring for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Husband Wayne in August of 2020 and an infant daughter, Judith Ann Hixon. Survivors include her Sons; Timmy and Tommy Hixon, a Step Daughter Carol (Chess) McCorkle. Two sisters in...

Ralph Lewis Withrow, Jr. died at Grady Memorial Hospital September 19, 2021 after complications from a traumatic fall. He was the son of Ralph Lewis Withrow, Sr. and Eunice Hilda Holley Withrow of Greensboro, GA. Lewis attended Greensboro High School and graduated from Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, GA. He began working for Oconee Timber Company in 1969, engaged in all aspects of timber harvesting and management. He became an independent timber broker and land developer in 1972. Lewis planned and developed Sugar Creek Marina on Lake Oconee which he owned and operated. Other properties he developed on the lake are Hickory Pointe, Twin Rivers, Eagles Nest, Apalachee Woods,...

Mrs. Bessie Mae Walker, age 91, of Waynesboro, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 17, 2021. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021, 12:00 noon at Antioch Rock Creek, 151 Rocky Creek Church Road, Waynesboro, GA 30830. Visitation will be held Friday, September 24, 2021 from 5:00-7:00p.m. at Phinazee and Son Funeral Home, 404 West 8th Street, Waynesboro, Georgia 30830. Her loving and devoted family will cherish her memories. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the services for Mrs. Bessie Mae Walker. Due to the pandemic, a mask will be required and social distancing will be reinforced at the funeral home and the graveside service. We ask...

Bonnie Jean Marwitz Copeland, 77, of Franklin, formerly of Augusta, Ga passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at West Georgia Hospice. She was born January 1, 1944 in Atlanta, Ga to the late Carl Marwitz & Erma Roberts Marwitz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James "Jimmy" Copeland and son James "Danny" Copeland. Bonnie grew up Atlanta, Ga moving to Kansas City, KS for the younger years and back to Atlanta for high school. She graduated from College Park High School in 1962. She was a proud graduate of Georgia Southern College earning both her graduate and Masters Degrees. After college, she married Jimmy Copeland and they moved to Valdosta, Ga...

Anne Phillips Kittinger of Fayetteville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 9, 2021, in Jacksonville, FL. She was extraordinary, a gift to so many, and this world will not be the same without her. Anne was born October 29, 1946, in Augusta, GA to the late Byron Howard Phillips and an incredible, steel magnolia of a mother, Ida Theodosia ("Theo") Scott Sanford. "I grew up in the best time," she reminded us often, as she reflected back on childhood escapades and high school days at Richmond Academy. Anne was beautiful, inside and out, and so much fun. To know her was to love her. After graduation, she attended Augusta College and married Army Lieutenant Paul F. Kittinger on...

Ms. Keshauna Danielle Bolden, age 36, of Augusta, Georgia, departed her earthly life on September 9, 2021. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, September 19, 2021, 3:00 p.m. at New Zion Apostolic Church, 1640 Olive Road, Augusta, GA 30904. Interment will be held at Mount Olive Memorial Gardens, 3666 Deans Bridge Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815. Visitation for the immediate family will be held Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Phinazee and Son Funeral Home, 404 West 8th Street, Waynesboro, Georgia 30830. Her loving and devoted family will cherish her memories. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the services for Ms. Keshauna Danielle Bolden. Due to the pandemic, a...

Mr. Bill Harper, 94, beloved husband of Mrs. Elsie Harper, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his residence. A private graveside service will be at the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. There will be no visitation. Mr. Harper was a native of West Frankfurt, Illinois, but had lived in Thomson for many years. He was retired from the Sears & Roebuck Company. He was an Army and a Marine Veteran. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elsie Harper; his three daughters, George Frances Watson, Debra Annette Wilson, and Cheryl Rebecca Welling; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren. You...

Mr. Willie James Walker, age 59, of Augusta, Georgia, departed his earthly life on September 6, 2021. Graveside Services was held Saturday, September 18, 2021, 12:00 noon at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Stoney Bluff Road, Girard, GA 30426. Visitation for the immediate family was held Friday, September 17, 2021 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and public viewing held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Phinazee and Son Funeral Home, 404 West 8th Street, Waynesboro, Georgia 30830. His loving and devoted family will cherish his memories. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the services for Mr. Willie James Walker.

Robert "Bob" Emerson Dyer, age 76, passed away at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA on Sunday, September 5th, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Bob was born in Presque Isle, ME on December 5, 1944 to the late Ellsworth & Lovina Dyer. He joined the United States Army in 1965, served in Vietnam, and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was preceded in death by eight siblings. His wife, Phyllis Dyer, also preceded him in death. He is survived by one brother, Elwood Dyer, and three sisters Marion Brayall, Myrtle Pelullo, and Sheila Bonville, He is also survived by his four sons, Harley, Todd, Richard, & Andrew, and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on...

Mr. James Ware McCallum, Jr., age 79, of Franklin, North Carolina, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Angel Medical Center in Franklin, North Carolina after a brief battle with Covid. He was a native of Montgomery County, a 1960 graduate of Montgomery County High School and served in the Army National Guard. He lived in North Augusta, South Carolina and in south Georgia most of his life. He was the owner of McCallum Landscape in North Augusta before moving to Franklin, North Carolina in 2005. He was a member of Community Baptist Church in Franklin, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his son, Jay McCallum; his parents James Ware McCallum, Sr. and Mauren Meadows McCallum; and...