Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors and Cremation Services

Teat Randolph Davis, Jr. Randy Augusta, GA Teat Randolph Davis, Jr. Randy, entered into rest Saturday, October 24, 2020, at his residence, following an extended illness. Randy was a stone mason and worked at Georgia Carolina Stucco and Stone for years. He loved to laugh, tell stories, and spend time with his family. Randy also loved spending time outdoors. Randy was preceded in death by his wife, Lenore Miller Davis, and his father, Teat Randolph Davis, Sr. ... He is survived by his mother, Lethia Miller Davis, two daughters, Tammy Atha and Tina Davis, his brothers, Timmy Davis and Dustin Davis, his sisters, Connie Brewer, April Barnes, and Bridgett Davis, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com See more

Thomas Clifford Whisnant Augusta, GA Thomas Clifford Whisnant, 90, husband of the late Betty Jean Denton Whisnant, entered into rest Sunday, October 25, 2020, at his home. Private graveside services will be held in Harlem Cemetery. Mr. Whisnant, son of the late Carrie Lee Whisnant and Isaac U. V. Whisnant, was born in Wilkes County, Georgia, and retired as a maintenance engineer from Columbia Nitrogen. He was a member of the Experimental Air Craft Association (EAA) an...d attended Warren Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Drenda Smith, Dannette Nix, and Annette Hand. He is survived by his son, Clifford Tillman Whisnant; his daughters, Mary Christine Greene, and Wanda Caldwell; his stepsons, Robert H. Zimmerman, Jr, Steven Zimmerman, and Craig Zimmerman; his stepdaughter, Susan Dover; his brother, Russell Whisnant; his sister, Georgia Pearl Farr; ten grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2607 Commons Blvd, Augusta, GA 30909. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com See more

Mark Perper Augusta, GA Mark Perper, 64, loving devoted husband to Vicki, passed away on October 24, 2020, after a valiant fight with an extended illness. There will be no services due to the pandemic He is survived by his wife, Vicki, of Augusta, brothers David Perper of Augusta and Gary Blust of Indiana, stepson, Nathan Simmons (Dionne) of Grovetown, and many life-long musician friends. Mark was an accomplished guitarist, who began playing guitar at the age of 8. Thi...s loss is deeply felt by his family and friends. Mark was a gentle soul who would go out of his way to help anyone. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com See more

T.L. Stewart Augusta, GA Thomas Louis T.L. Stewart, 94, husband of the late Imogene Redding Stewart, entered into rest on October 5, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 2:00 P.M., from the mausoleum chapel of Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mr. Stewart was born in Decatur, Alabama, on August 3, 1926, to the late William Henry and Irene Jessie Rogers Stewart. He was a World War II Veteran of the Pacific Theater having served in the... U.S. Army. He had retired as a Pipefitter from S.R.S and had been a faithful member of the Richmond Hill Road Church of Christ. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his parents and wife Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Tommy Stewart. He is survived by his children, Deborah Stewart Brown (Raymond), John Rogers Stewart (Jenny), and Jill Redding Stewart (Robert Collins); his grandchildren, Trey Stewart (Pam), Brandon Stewart (Tara), Alex Stewart, Megan Lord, Cassie Williams, Jessie Williams, Ava Spears, Amanada Stewart, Patrick Stewart (Heather), David Brown, Keith Brown, and Krista Galenski (Kevin); as well as numerous great grandchildren. In leiu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 1525, Ranson, WVA 25438. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com See more

Robert Jason Buckner Augusta, GA Robert Jason Buckner, 39, entered into rest Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Augusta University Medical Center. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 2:00 PM from Hillcrest Memorial Park with Reverend Steve Patteson officiating. Mr. Buckner, son of Bob and Dona Buckner, was born in Augusta and was self-employed as a Tile Contractor.... In addition to his parents he is survived by his son, Bradley Buckner, and his brother, Andrew Buckner. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com See more

Robert E. Coash Augusta, GA Robert E. Coash, 91, husband of the late Allene Samples Coash, entered into rest Thursday, October 15, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be held Monday, October 19, 2020, at 2:00 PM from Hillcrest Memorial Park, with Pastor Kevin Jones officiating. Mr. Coash, son of the late Eddie R. Coash and Pearl Coash, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He retired a 20 year veteran of the United States Army, and served during... the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Fleming Masonic Lodge #718 for 50 years, and of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. He worked in Civil Service at Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center for 21 years on the orthopedic floor before retiring. He was a member of Crestview Baptist Church, and was a avid sculptor and wood-worker. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Beverly Coash, Jerry Coash, and Janet Gregorson. He is survived by his children, Sandra C. Coshatt (Billy), Jeanie C. Rogers (Pat), and Janice C. Whitaker (Larry); his grandchildren, Robert G. Coshatt (Amanda), Kevin Lee Cruise, and Paul Rogers (Melissa); his great grandchildren, Ashley Saxon (Kevin), Joshua Rogers (Leslie), and Amber Coshatt; his great great grandchildren, Raylynne Saxon, Trevor Saxon, and Bentley Rogers; several nieces and nephews; a special family friend, Jackie Hart; and his fur-baby, Smokey. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 18, 2020, from 1:00 until 5:00 PM at the funeral home. Please observe recommended social distancing protocols. If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Crestview Baptist Church, 2632 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, GA 30906. The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff of Regency Hospice. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com See more

Michael D. McKenzie Augusta, GA Michael D. McKenzie, 55, entered into rest Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Doctors Hospital. Private memorial services will be held from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Dr. Dwayne Carter officiating. Mr. McKenzie, son of Virginia Syms and the late Oscar Dewey McKenzie, Jr., was a native of Louisville, GA, and was a mechanic for Hertz Rental Agency. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church.... In addition to his mother, he is survived by his fianceé, Linda Pighills; his children, John Olson, Lauren McKenzie, Leighia McKenzie, Michael Neal McKenzie, and Josh Clements; and his sisters, Marie Shelby, and Janet Stewart. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com See more

Margie Ann Shields Augusta, GA Margie Ann Shields, 79, wife of the late Clarence C. Shields, entered into rest on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Augusta University Medical Center. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 22, 2020, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. While in attendance please follow recommended guidelines for social distancing and mask-wearing. Mrs. Shields, daughter of the late Ruby Burgess Bryant and James Frank Bryant, was a native... of Augusta and was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Cathaleen Shields, of Grovetown, Dawn Sebastian (David), of Houston, TX, and Kelly S. Shields; her grandchildren, Justin Sebastian, Heather Brown, and Melissa Baldock; seven great grandchildren; and her little dog, Elliott. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com See more

E.J. Teasley Augusta, GA Erma Jean Teasley, 62, entered into rest on October 12, 2020, at her residence. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 2:00 P.M, from the Big Horse Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 1267 Buttermilk Road, Millen, GA 30442. Friends may call from 10:00 AM unti 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home. E.J. Teasley was born in Millen, GA, to the late Cardell Darvin and Shirley Jean Wilson Williams. She had been the owner of Bu...ck’s Construction Company. She was a loving, caring, passionate, unselfish mother and grandmother who cared for her family, especially her son, her friends and her pets above everything. She is survived by her son whom she deeply loved and cared for, Jason VanTassel and his fiance’ Ashley Walker; a brother, Tony Williams; sisters, Barbara Jean Williams, Wanda Clark and Ollie Suarez; her grandchildren, Daphne and Jacob VanTassel and Kaitlyn Morgan; beloved great grandchildren, Kash, Kaizer, Kaliyah and Kingston; and her great nieces and nephews whom she raised as her own children, Ryan and Karlena Malone and Sophia Suarez. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com See more

Kelly Trowbridge Augusta, GA Byron Kelly Trowbridge, 48, entered into rest on October 7, 2020, at Augusta University Medical Center. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020 from the Passworth Cemetery, at 2:00 P.M., with the Reverend Jerry Hewatt officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday between 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.. The family requests that all those in attendance wear a mask and social distance for their protection. A native an...d lifelong resident of Augusta, Mr. Trowbridge was an avid outdoors man who loved fishing, hunting, singing, playing the guitar and riding motorcycles. He also enjoyed camping, watching UFC and spending time with his granddaughter. Survivors include his parents, Lanny and Wanda Doolittle; his son, Steven Maltsberger; his daughter, Amber Maltsberger; his maternal grandmother, Catherine Elizabeth Maddox; his aunts, Maxine Hughes, and Melvis Saxon; and his adored grandchild, McKenzie Jean Maltsberger. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com See more

Linda Jean Zellers Fletcher Augusta, GA Linda Jean Zellers Fletcher, 72, of Dogwood Drive, entered into rest on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at her home with her family by her side. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., from Westover Memorial Park. Born on September 1, 1948, to the late Donald Eugene and Leatha Ellen Zellers, she lived in Augusta most of her life. She greatly enjoyed nature, watching backyard birds, especially hummingbir...ds, feed in her backyard. She was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She is preceded in death by her cherished husband of almost 40 years, William Albert Fletcher; her infant son, William Albert Fletcher, Jr.; and her sister, Geneva Zellers. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Barbara (Jerry) Spence and Donna (Eugene) Homschek III, of Augusta; five grandchildren, Jon (Patricia) and Brianna Spence, and Levi (Hannah), Zachary and William Homschek; and one great-granddaughter, Paisley Spence. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com See more

Perry Sweeney Augusta, GA Perry Lee Sweeney, 64, beloved husband of Mrs. Carol Patterson Sweeney, entered into rest on October 6, 2020, at his residence. A time with family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Friday, October 9, 2020, from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. with a private funeral service to follow in the chapel of Chance & Hydrick, with the Reverend John Raborn officiating. Perry would prefer you come as you are and dress casually. Mr. Sweeney, a native and ...lifelong resident of Augusta, and unofficial self proclaimed, "Mayor of McBean", was the son of the late George Sweeney and Margaret Birchfield. He was baptized at Hillcrest Baptist Church and was a graduate of Butler High School in 1976. He was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, work on the farm, and ride his horses. He enjoyed making people laugh, dressing up like Santa and riding his horse KW around the neighborhood. Mr. Sweeney was preceded in death by his son, Dustin Sweeney; and his siblings, Shannon Newsom and David Sweeney. In addition to his wife he is survived by his son, Adam Sweeney (Lauren Potocik); his mother-in-law, Margie Thompson (Dewey); his brother, Gerald Sweeney; a sister, Ginger Bryant; and his grandchildren, Madison, Morgan, Gavin, Layla, Kevin and Scarlett. In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations to be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 950 East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 820 Atlanta, GA 30326, or to nationalmssociety.org. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com See more