All Obituaries

Betty Jean Cowart, 81, wife of Charles David Cowart, entered into rest at her residence. Mrs. Cowart, a native of Burke County, lived most of her life in the Augusta area. She was retired from Doctors Hospital where she worked in the ER. She was a member of Lumpkin Road Baptist Church where she worked in the nursery for 30 years. Additional survivors include her daughters, Ann Cowart Stephens (Ron), Donna Cowart Turnbull (Rick), brother, Thomas W. Royal (Jean), and four grandchildren,...

Brenda Kay Baird Gray, 66, entered into rest Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her residence, wife of the late Bobby Wayne Gray, Sr. She was born in Corpus Christi, TX, has lived in Augusta since 1985, she was a Nurse for over 20 years at Azalea Health & Rehabilitation. She is survived by her son, Bobby Gray, Jr. (Jennifer Grimes) daughters Tamara Rhoten (Tommie), Shelley Kunkel (Mike), sister Donna Matheney (Ronnie) and nine grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband...

Turner Jackson (TJ) Ready, 48, of Augusta went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2019. TJ was a loving son, father, papa, and friend. He is survived by his parents Jerry and Patricia Wilkerson of Augusta; His biological father Leon and wife Hazel Ready of Beech Island, SC; Daughters Kara and Husband Brandon Baldwin, and grandson Waylon Baldwin of Virginia Beach, VA; Samantha Burns of Augusta; sister Suzanne Wilkerson of Jackson, TN; Aunt Wanda and husband Gene Bowers of Grovetown;...

  Retired Lt. Col., William Clark Eakin,80, entered into rest March 15, 2019, husband of 55 years to Thelma K. Eakin and daughter Heather Elizabeth Meldrum (Richard). Mr. Eakin a native of Beaver Falls, PA, has live in Evans, Georgia since 1991 and he Proudly served in the US Army as a Lt. Col for 28 years. He was a member of Crossroads Fellowship. A private service will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Augusta Wounded Warrior...

Lawrence Albert Flynn, 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Mr. Flynn a native of Hartford, CT was living in Thomson, GA at his death.  He loved Christ & his family.  Prior to his retirement, Mr. Flynn ran a successful family amusement center in Wells Beach, Maine.  He also enjoyed animals, singing & playing guitar. He is survived by his wife of 40-years Nadine K. Flynn, daughter Cindy Graham, sons Carter Flynn (Lisa), Justin...

Martinez, Ga. Wanda Jacqueline Brown Neal, 77 passed away on March 11, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Tim Neal Jr., children Tim Neal III (Denise), Rhonda A. Neal Shields, Stephen A. Neal (Teresa), Raborn A. Neal and grandchildren Timothy C. Neal, Andrew M. Neal, Jacqueline E. Neal, and Catherine T. Neal. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne Brown, Florrie Scott Brown-Benson and stepfather Robert N. Benson. She has been a loving homemaker for 59 years, caring...

Mr. Neely Boy Smith, 81, entered into rest March 1, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia, husband of the late Annie Douglas Smith. Mr. Smith a native of Hern, Georgia, worked as a farmer all of his life and was the son of the late Sidney and Marie Smith.

Mr. Earnest Kemp Hall, Jr., 57, entered into rest March 4, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am at McNeill Funeral Home on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at McNeill Funeral Home.

Amy C. Trier of Aiken, SC passed away on March 8, 2019. She was born in Akron, OH and moved to Aiken, SC in 1992. She was last employed by the Coca-Cola Company where she was an Office Manager. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Noonan and Pauline Kuna Noonan, both of Akron, OH; her sister Carolyn Butler of Chloe, WV and her son William (Billy) J. Trier, III of Aiken, SC. She is survived by her husband William J. Trier, II; sons Daniel Trier (Leslie, Susanna) of Athens,...

  Barbara Sanders Howard, 62, entered into rest at her residence on February 28, 2019. Barbara was born in Aiken, SC and lived most of her life in Augusta, Georgia where she was a self- employed property manager and a member of Stevens Creek Church. She loved volunteering and blessing people. A celebration of her life will be on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Stevens Creek Church, a reception will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm at Savannah Rapids where all are...