Obituaries
Connie Williams Moss
Jul 4, 2025
Connie Margaret Williams Moss, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully entered Heaven's gates into her eternal home early Friday morning, July 4, 2025, at her residence in Stapleton.
Born on July 27, 1949, Connie was the eldest of four siblings and grew up in the Keysville-Matthews area. She attended grade school in Matthews before transferring to the Burke County School...
Jeffery Gary Bazemore
Jul 2, 2025
Jeffery Gary Bazemore, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence Wednesday night, July 2, 2025. Born on August 24, 1969, Jeffery was a lifelong resident of Wrens, Georgia, where he attended school in both Jefferson and Glascock counties.
Immediately after high school, Jeff began his career at Shaw Industries in Thomson. Over the...
Annie "Mary" Brinson Jenkins
Jun 25, 2025
Mrs. Annie “Mary” Brinson Jenkins, 81, entered into her Heavenly home Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at her residence.
May was born on April 20, 1944, in Jefferson County, Georgia, to the late Warren Brinson and the late Annie Mae Neely Brinson. She was raised in Jefferson County and accepted Christ at an early age, joining Thompson Springhill AME Church.
A faithful and...
Walter Edward Cook
Jun 13, 2025
Walter Edward Cook, born on July 17, 1940, gently departed this world early Friday morning, June 13, 2025, at his residence in Augusta. Walter lived a life filled with compassion, dedication, and service, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege to know him.
After graduating from Richmond Academy, where he specialized in vocational education, Walter began an esteemed...
Bobbie Jean Phillips Hutto
Jun 10, 2025
Bobbie Jean Phillips Welch Hutto,76, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, peacefully entered into her eternity Tuesday evening, June 10, 2025, at her residence in Wrens.
Born on March 19, 1949, in Wrens, Bobbie spent her formative years in her hometown, where she attended school until she decided to embark on the journey of marriage and motherhood.
A devoted homemaker, Bobbie was...
Katherine "Kathy" Pennington McDaniel
Jun 6, 2025
Amy Katherine "Kathy" Pennington McDaniel, 70, born on August 4, 1954, peacefully entered into Heaven's gates late Friday night, June 6, 2025, at Doctors Hospital. She was a beloved member of her community and a dedicated family woman whose profound love for her family and faith guided her throughout her life.
Kathy was a lifelong resident of the Wrens-Matthews-Keysville-Blythe-Hephzibah area. She...
Harold Jordan Sheppard
May 24, 2025
Harold Jordan Sheppard, 70, a cherished member of the community, was born on December 12, 1954, and sadly passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. A lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Harold's roots were deeply embedded in his hometown of Wrens and in Avera where he made his home. where he was raised and educated...
James Albert Willoughby
May 24, 2025
James Albert Willoughby, 82, a lifelong resident of Stapleton, peacefully transitioned into his eternity on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta. Born on August 7, 1942, James was widely known and deeply respected within his community, charming all with his engaging personality and warm sense of humor.
After leaving school in the 10th grade to help on the...
Elaine Anderson Jones
May 23, 2025
Elaine Anderson Jones, a lifelong resident of Matthews and Wrens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025. She was 83.
Born on December 31, 1941, to the late G.C. “Pete” Anderson and the late Virginia Goodin Anderson, Elaine’s life was marked by kindness, dedication, and love for her family and community. A 1959 graduate of Wrens High School, she went...
Margie Louise James
May 14, 2025
Margie Louise Holley James, 93, affectionately known as "Ma," peacefully transitioned into her eternity Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025, at her home. Born on June 14, 1931, Margie was a lifelong resident of the Matthews-Wrens area and a proud 1949 graduate of Wrens High School. She embraced life with a unique blend of humor, hard work, and a strong spiritual...
Douglas Correll Mahaffey
May 8, 2025
Douglas Correll Mahaffey, born on March 8, 1937, in Gramling, South Carolina, peacefully entered into his eternal rest surrounded by his family early Thursday morning, May 8, 2025, at his residence. He led a life filled with devotion, love, and a warm sense of humor that endeared him to many.
After graduating from Chapman High School in Inman, South Carolina, Douglas...
Mary Norton Watson
May 7, 2025
Mary Ann Norton Pederson Watson, 87, born on October 2, 1937, peacefully entered into Heaven's gates Wednesday night, May 7, 2025, at the Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Her departure leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to family, faith, and the craft that defined so much of her life.
Mary grew up at Norton's Dairy outside of Wrens and...
Rebecca Anglin Battle
May 4, 2025
Rebecca Mae Anglin Battle, 90, a cherished member of the Wadley community, peacefully entered into Heaven on Sunday evening, May 4, 2025, at Piedmont Augusta Hospital. Born on June 23, 1934, Rebecca was a native and lifelong resident of Wadley, where she left an indelible mark through her spirited dedication to family and business.
Rebecca's educational journey began at Wadley High...
Emma "Nelda" Rooks Williams
Apr 26, 2025
Emma "Nelda" Rooks Williams, 83, a cherished member of the Stapleton community, peacefully transitioned into her eternal Heavenly home Saturday morning, April 26, 2025, at Keysville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on January 17, 1942, Nelda was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. She attended grade school and middle school in Stapleton and graduated from Wrens High School in June...
Stella Mae Presley Barker
Apr 21, 2025
Stella Mae Presley Barker, born on September 18, 1942, in Spencer Curve, West Virginia, peacefully transitioned into her eternity Monday evening, April 21, 2025, at Piedmont Summerville in Augusta.
Stella was a loving and devoted homemaker, who dedicated her life to ensuring her family had a clean home and provided them a safe haven. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her household,...
Lex Leonard Howard
Apr 14, 2025
Lex Leonard Howard told stories, coached young people, wrote songs and poetry, collected jokes and broken-down cars, and loved the people around him with a wide smile, a sly twinkle in his eye and open arms for nearly everyone he met. He lived his entire life on his own terms by a code that venerated personal freedom, unrestrained emotion, creative...
George "Ronnie" Ronald Pope
Apr 11, 2025
George Ronald “Ronnie” Pope, 70, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, entered into his eternal rest on April 11, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Ronnie was born on November 6, 1954, in Macon, Georgia. Ron graduated from Wrens High School in 1973, where he lettered in baseball and football. He hit the first home run in Colts history in April...
Odamae Smith Hernandez
Apr 9, 2025
Odamae Smith Hernandez a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, gained her angel wings on April 9, 2025 at the age of 72.
Born in McDuffie County GA on April 17, 1952, Odie was a woman of remarkable strength and courage. She was a woman who always put others first, a true embodiment of kindness and compassion. Most people remember Odie...
Robert Clayton Beckum
Apr 8, 2025
Robert Clayton Beckum, age 64, passed away peacefully at his residence in Dearing on April 8, 2025. Born on May 2, 1960, Robert was a cherished son of Martha Martin Beckum and Ray Fleming Beckum, both of whom preceded him in death.
Robert’s journey began in a family that spent time in Augusta and the Wrens area. He attended schools in...
John Maxwell Holt
Apr 8, 2025
John Maxwell Holt, 65, peacefully passed away on April 8, 2025, at Piedmont Summerville in Augusta. Born on March 28, 1960, in Goffstown, New Hampshire, John lived a life marked by devotion to his family, faith, and livelihood.
A proud graduate of Con-Val High School in Peterborough, NH, John began his career as a dairy farmer in New Hampshire before making...
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