All Obituaries

Thomson – Mrs. Mary L. Langham, 86, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at her residence.  She was the beloved wife of Mr. Bunyan T. Langham, Jr. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens with Dr. Charles Drummond and Rev. Jon Richards officiating.  Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, face masks and social distancing guidelines will be required. Mrs. Langham was a lifelong resident of Thomson, GA.   She was a...

Grovetown - Mr. Taylor Brandon Key, 27, beloved son of Ms. Cathy Key and the late Glenn Key, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at his residence. A  Gathering and remembrances of life will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of his mother. Taylor was born in Augusta and made his home in Grovetown. He was a landscaper with Southern Ground and Cover. Survivors include his two children, Haeleigh and Cassyn Key; his mother, Cathy Kitchens, Augusta; his...

Thomson – Ms. Mary Ruth Chastain, 85, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2021 in Washington Heights Baptist Church, Thomson, with Rev. Doug Thompson and Rev. Jon Richards officiating.  Interment will be in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens.  Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, face masks and social distancing procedures will be observed. Ms. Chastain was a native of Keysville, GA, but had made...

Thomson - Mr. Michael T. La Mantia, 55, beloved husband of Mrs. Denyce B. La Mantia, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, in Doctors Hospital.  A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021, in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Daniel Adkins officiating. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, face masks and social distancing will be observed. There will be no visitation. Mr. La Mantia was a native of Pico Rivera, Calif., but had lived in Thomson for several years....

Dearing – Mrs. Ruby Annette Murphy Davis, 84, widow of Mr. Hillman Eugene Davis, died Monday, January 25, 2021, at her residence. A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday in Dearing Memorial Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Mrs. Davis was a native of McDuffie County.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Grovetown Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was preceded in death by her husband.  Survivors include her son, Michael Davis,...

Augusta – Mrs. Elizabeth Diane Hatcher Edwards, 74, widow of the late, George “Jimmy” Edwards, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, in University Hospital/Augusta. A memorial service is scheduled for this Friday, January 29, 2021 at 2pm in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks and social distancing will be practiced. Mrs. Edwards was a native of Gibson,...

Cumming- Rachel was born in Winfield (Columbia County) Georgia to Lloyd Carlton Jordan and Icie Ruth Bullard Jordan. Rachel was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by her sister, Betty Jordan Luckett, Cumming; and a host of nieces and nephews and cousins. She was a member of Thomson First Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the Cumming Health and Rehab for the loving care she has received over the past years. She enjoyed all the...

Thomson - Sonny died Friday night, January 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Pratt Poss; mother, Ila Mae Poss; father, Edward Cicero Poss; brothers, Varnell Poss and Dexter Poss; and sister, Betty Jean Gunby. Sonny was born in Augusta, Ga. and raised in Thomson. He was a 1955 graduate of Thomson High School. He attended the University of Georgia on  Scholarship in basketball, track and swimming, where he earned 9 letters. He was Southeastern Conference Athlete of the...

Appling- Mr. Ralph “Pee Wee” Bullard, 87, beloved husband of Mrs. Marion M. Bullard, died Friday, January 22, 2021, at his residence A graveside service will at 2 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2021, in the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Andy Collins officiating. Visitation will be held at the Church Fellowship Building from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday. Due to covid-19 pandemic, face mask and social distancing will be practiced. Mr. Bullard was a native and lifelong resident of...

Thomson - Mr. Floyd S. Johnson, 78, died Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Pruitt Health Care in Augusta. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2021, in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Charles Reese officiating. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, face masks and social distancing will be observed. Mr. Johnson was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County. He was a retired carpenter. He was an Army Veteran. Survivors include his two daughters, Melinda (Rocky) Williams...