All Obituaries

Ronald "Ronnie" Lynn James Augusta, GA –            Ronald "Ronnie" Lynn James, 65, loving husband of the late Ruby Ann Youngblood James, entered into his eternal rest Tuesday afternoon, June 14, 2022 at his residence. Graveside services to celebrate his life will be held in the Hephzibah-Vance Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. Monday morning, June 20, 2022 with Vincent James and Edward C. James officiating. Ronnie grew...

Mary Frances Young Kitchens Wrens, GA –               Mary Frances Young Kitchens, 76, loving wife of 58 years to Julian Albert Kitchens, peacefully entered into her eternal rest Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Augusta Piedmont Heart & Vascular Institute. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 A.M. Saturday morning, June 18, 2022 with the Reverends John Jenkins...

Ella “Jean” Pratt Wade Wrens, GA –               Ella “Jean” Pratt Wade, 90, loving wife of the late Crawford Augustus Wade, peacefully entered into her eternal rest Thursday morning, June 9, 2022 at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday morning, June 13, 2022 in the Wrens Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ronnie Dixon...

Christopher Edward Ridings Augusta, GA –            Christopher Edward Ridings, 54, entered into eternal rest early Tuesday morning, May 24, 2022 at August University Medical Center. Graveside services to celebrate his life will be held in the Wrens Memorial Cemetery at 3:00 P.M. Friday afternoon, May 27, 2022 with Rev. Ed Chance officiating. Because of the family’s respect and concern for public health and safety during...

Fred “Kenneth” McDonald Wrens, GA –               Fred “Kenneth” McDonald, 89, loving husband of 70 years to Gloria “Faye” Johnson McDonald, peacefully entered into his eternal rest late Monday evening, May 23, 2022 at Keysville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  Graveside services to celebrate his life will be held in the Wrens Memorial Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. Thursday...

Paul Richard Relander Matthews, GA –          Paul Richard Relander, 68, husband to the late Shelly Rhinehardt Relander and the late Cyndy Morrissey Relander, was found deceased at his residence on Monday, May 9, 2022.  In accordance to his wishes, there will be no service. Born in Grand Rapids MN to the late Nyla Zadel Thompson Relander and the late Melvin John Relander, Paul grew up in Jacobsen and was a 1972 graduate of McGregor...

Lloyd Wayne Arrington Wrens, GA –               Lloyd Wayne Arrington, 65, loving husband of 42 years to Melody Ann Arrington, died from injuries sustained in an accident near his home on Saturday, May 7, 2022.  Services to celebrate his life will be held outdoors at the family’s home at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, May 29, 2022. Growing up in Augusta, Lloyd attended Butler High School. Before graduating, he joined...

Gerald Willis Gay Wrens, GA –               Gerald Willis Gay, 77, loving husband of 50 years to Dorothy Marsha Prickett Gay, peacefully entered into his eternal rest Friday evening, April 29, 2022, at his residence.  Services to celebration his life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, May 4, 2022 with Chaplain Katrina Salter-Woods and Rev. Gary Caudill officiating. Interment...

James “Jay” Robert Sasser Jr. Louisville, GA  –        James “Jay” Robert Sasser Jr., 58, loving husband of 32 years to Sharon Lee Franks Sasser, entered into his eternity early Monday morning, April 25, 2022 at his residence. A service to celebrate his life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 4, 2022 with his friend, Edward Salter, officiating. The family will greet friends after...

Martha Jean Rabun Foss Avera, GA --  Martha Jean Rabun Foss, 75, widow of Jerry K. Foss, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at her home with her daughter by her side.   Mrs. Foss was born February 11, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Samuel Bose Rabun and Delia Faye Neal Rabun of Stapleton, GA. She was a 1965 graduate of Wrens High School.  The best way to remember Martha is by showcasing her talents that drove her hobbies – she was an incredibly gifted...