All Obituaries

James Richard Morris, 63, entered into rest January 14, 2021 at his residence. James a native of Augusta, Georgia was a retired Truck Driver and served in the National Guard, he loved his family and his coffee. Survivors include his parents, James William and Ruby Prescott Morris; brother, Daryl Morris; sisters, Deborah Cox; Sheri Jasmin (Jason); and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 11:00 am at Westover Memorial Park with...

Linda Gaynell Thompson, age 73, entered into rest on March 23rd, 2021. Linda was born on September 30th, 1947 in Augusta, Georgia. In Augusta, Linda spent her time traveling to spread The Gospel as Evangelical Pastoress. She was also an avid gardener, an excellent cook, and an all-around family oriented woman. Survivors include, Son, John Evan Goad, Daughter, Linda Hillman, three sisters Janice Price, Ruth Stephens, and Tonya Wilson, three granddaughters, Jessica Goad, Sarah Hillman, and...

Mr. John Croft Huffman, aged 53, passed away from his Earthly home on February 14, 2021.  Born in Augusta on December 29, 1967, John was a graduate of Aquinas High School, received a BA from Augusta College and an MA from the University of Idaho and was a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity.  John was a beloved history teacher at Cross Creek High School and served as a mentor to many.  He commissioned each of his students to “do great deeds both big and small for your...

Stephanie Rose Story, age 44, died along with her father as a result of an auto accident on April 3rd, 2021. Stephanie was born on February 26th, 1977 in Augusta Georgia. She spent most of her life in Augusta, where she was a homemaker and a member of the High Praise Church of God. Survivors include her Partner, Francis Porter, biological mother Victoria Shelton, son, Stewart Kitchens, three daughters, Heaven Horne-Meadows, Destiny Story, and Charity Porter, four brothers, Marvin, David,...

Wayne Oliver McKinney, 87, husband of Jo Ann Ware McKinney, entered into rest March 25, 2021. He was a native of Lincoln County, Georgia, he was retired conductor for CSX Railroad and a member of Liberty United Methodist Church and served in the US Army. Additional survivors include his son, Bobby McKinney (Pamela), daughters, Marie Rowland (Steve), Miriam Moody (Jerry), Lori Smith; brother, Lamar McKinney (Helen), sisters, Vivian Hyatt (Bob), Katheryn Kinney (Larry), Cheryl Pittard,...

Arthur C. Carlson, 45, entered into rest on March 30th, 2021. Arthur was born on January 28th, 1976 in Savannah, Georgia to his parents. He spent most of his life in South Carolina and worked as a Pipe Fitter in the Union. He was also a member of the United States Coast Guard. Survivors include his parents Arthur C. Carlton Jr. and Margaret Gibson Carlson, and two sisters, Allison Bell (Matt) and Mandi Brown, along with several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for Arthur will take...

Joyce Price Cooper, 57, wife of Ronald Cooper, entered into rest March 25th, 2021. Joyce was born on December 4th, 1963 in Augusta, Georgia. Joyce spent her life in Augusta and resided in Martinez. Additional Survivors include, son, Brandon Cooper, daughter, Candice Lawson, brother, Sammy Duren, sister, Donna Crabb, and 3 Grandchildren. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Price and Beatrice Hall Price. A Graveside Service will take place at Westview Cemetery on March 29th,...

  John Thomas Reeves, Sr.,76, entered into rest March 14, 2021. Husband of 32 years to J. Deborah McBride Reeves. John was born March 27, 1944 in Macon, Georgia where he lived and had several businesses until moving to Evans, Georgia. He was the owner and operator of Bellevue Memorial Gardens. John served in the US Navy. Additional survivors include his children, Angela Dawn Kennedy (Glenn); John Thomas Reeves, Jr., (Ginger); Karolyn Kimberly Maddox; Adam Thomas Reeves; sisters,...

Orlena Mae "Klickie" (Klickman) Thornton, age 100, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, in Augusta, Georgia, on March 16th, 2021.  She was born on May 31, 1920, on a farm outside Port Clinton, Ohio, to the late William Albert and Ruth Elizabeth (Gyde) Klickman.  She graduated high school at the age of 16 and put herself through college at the University of Toledo, where she was a member of the Tau Delta Sigma sorority.  With her education degree...

  Brent Christopher Ponik, 40, The Man, The Myth, The Legend and loving husband of Maria Coggins Ponik, entered into rest February 27, 2021.  Brent was born in Richland, WA on July 30, 1980.  He spent most of his life in North Augusta, SC before recently moving to Harlem, GA. Brent received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Augusta State University and worked for Augusta Industrial Services in Augusta, GA.  He was an avid motorcycle rider and enthusiast that...