Obituaries
Lee Olon Hobbs, Jr.
Apr 15, 2024
Lee Olon Hobbs, Jr., 51, known affectionately as "LeBo", unexpectedly entered into his eternity at Wellstar MCG (formerly Augusta University) on April 15, 2024. A graveside service to honor his life will be held at 3:00PM on April 19, 2024, at Keysville United Methodist Church Cemetery where he will be interred next to his father. Rev. Ed Chance will be...
Jerry David Dowdy
Apr 12, 2024
Jerry David Dowdy, 77, more affectionately known to his grandchildren as “Big Daddy”, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away on April 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication and commitment to family. Born in 1947 in Glennville, Georgia, to Willie Jo and Frank Dowdy, Jerry was known for his straightforward nature but...
Shirley Faye Masters Glackin
Apr 9, 2024
Shirley Faye Masters Glackin, 82, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 9, 2024. Graveside services were held at 11:00AM Friday, April 12, 2024 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Augusta with Deacon David Callahan officiating.
Born on April 15, 1941, in Oglethorpe County, Shirley's family later moved to Augusta where she spent her formative years and eventually raised her own...
Bennett "David" Carpenter
Apr 5, 2024
Bennett "David" Carpenter, 77, peacefully transitioned into his Heavenly home at Doctors Hospital Friday night, April 5, 2024. Graveside services to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024, in the Ebenezer Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Ed Chance officiating. The family will greet friends at the home of Erwin Thompson...
George Albert Black
Mar 31, 2024
George Albert Black, 78, passed away peacefully at his residence and entered into his eternal home in Heaven. The family will greet friends from 11:00-1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 6, 2024 at James Funeral Home. The funeral service to celebrate his life will follow in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Polly Davis officiating. Interment with full military honors will...
Betty Jean Gray Broome
Mar 29, 2024
Betty Jean Gray Broome, 78, peacefully entered into her eternity in Heaven on March 29, 2024 at Wellstar MCG (formerly Augusta University) Medical Center. The family will greet friends at James Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday evening, April 3, 2024. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00PM Thursday afternoon, April 4, 2024, in the Blythe...
Derek Franklyn Tanner
Mar 21, 2024
Derek Franklyn Tanner, 57, passed away unexpectedly at Jefferson Hospital on March 21, 2024. The family will have a remembrance celebration and will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. Saturday, March 30, 2024 at James Funeral Home.
He was born in 1966 in Augusta and started his career as a house painter before becoming a landscaper at the esteemed Augusta...
Harlan Lee Unruh
Mar 20, 2024
Harlan Lee Unruh was born October 1, 1948 in Colby, KS to the late Lottie Peters Unruh and the late Harvey Unruh. After battling cancer for eight years, he peacefully slipped away in the early morning hours of March 20, 2024 at Maple View Retirement Community, Ithaca, Michigan, reaching the age of seventy-five years. The family will receive friends from...
Larry Mack Holbert
Mar 17, 2024
Larry Mack Holbert, 82, peacefully transitioned into his eternity at his residence on March 17, 2024. The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday evening, March 20, 2024. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1:00PM in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery with his brother-in-law, Chaplain (COL) USA Ret Mark Fritch, officiating. Born July 8, 1941,...
Debra "Debbie" Patton McManus
Mar 14, 2024
Debra "Debbie" Ann Patton McManus, 61, known her dedicated and compassionate nature, peacefully transitioned into her eternity at her residence on Thursday evening, March 14, 2024. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born on December 20, 1962 to the late Lena Pate Patton and the late William Patton, Debbie led a remarkable life filled with love,...
David Wayne Prescott
Mar 14, 2024
David Wayne Prescott, 64, peacefully entered into his eternity Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Piedmont Augusta Hospital. The family will receive friends for a public visitation from 6:00-8:00PM Monday, March 18, 2024 at James Funeral Home. Prior to the public visitation, the family will receive family and friends at the residence of Jane Wood, 5328 Campground Road, Wrens, GA 30833....
Harlan Wayne Onley
Mar 13, 2024
Harlan Wayne Onley, 94, a dedicated family man, military veteran, and faithful member of the community, transitioned to his eternal home in Heaven at his daughter's residence Wednesday evening, March 13, 2024. To celebrate his life, memorial services with full military honors will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 4:00PM Friday, March 22, 2024 with Rev. Mason...
Hiram Wardlaw Milburn
Mar 11, 2024
Hiram Wardlaw Milburn, 82, a man known for his strong work ethic and unwavering dedication to his family, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 11, 2024. The family will greet friends at James Funeral Home from 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday evening, March 14, 2024. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held in the James Funeral...
Allen James Borum Jr.
Mar 9, 2024
Allen James Borum, Jr., 94, peacefully transitioned to his Heavenly home Saturday morning, March 9, 2024. The family will greet friends from 12:00 – 1:00 PM Thursday, March 14, 2024 at James Funeral Home. Graveside services with military honors will follow at 1:30 PM at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Hospice Chaplain James King officiating.
Allen was born June...
Dean Willard Evans
Mar 7, 2024
Dean Willard Evans, 79, peacefully entered into his eternity at his home. The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday, March 10, 2024. Services to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00AM Monday morning, March 11, 2024 in the James Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery...
Kenneth Norton Kitchens
Mar 6, 2024
Kenneth Norton Kitchens,80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, has peacefully entered into his eternity on March 6th, 2024, at the Piedmont Augusta Hospital. The family will greet friends at James Funeral Home from 1:00-2:30PM Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2024 followed by funeral services to celebrate his life at 2:30PM in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Thigpen...
Mattie Frances Streetman
Mar 2, 2024
Mattie Frances Streetman, 76, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully at her home on March 2, 2024 and has now entered her eternal home in Heaven. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2024 at Keysville United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ed Chance officiating.
Born on August 22, 1947, Mattie spent her...
Edward Lester Perdue
Mar 2, 2024
Edward Lester Perdue, 93, lovingly known as “Ed”, peacefully transitioned from his home on earth into his eternal home in Heaven Saturday morning, March 2, 2024. The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 12:00-1:00 PM Tuesday, March 5, 2024. A graveside funeral service will follow at 1:30PM in the Wrens Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Mason Davis...
Carter Daniel Gay
Feb 29, 2024
Carter Daniel Gay, 17, a cherished soul who walked this earth with a deep connection to his faith and an unwavering love for Jesus, tragically left this world and entered into his eternal home in Heaven Thursday evening, February 29, 2024. Carter's journey, though brief, was marked by a profound devotion to his heavenly father and a burning desire to...
William "Braddy" Jones
Feb 20, 2024
William “Braddy” Jones, 88, loving husband of 61 years to Shirley “Faye” Neal Jones, entered in to his eternal rest Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at home under the care of Heartland Hospice. Services to celebrate his life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00AM Saturday morning, February 24, 2024 with Pastor Donnie Chapman and Pastor Jonathan...
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