Augusta, GA
Obituary and funeral service: Roy Dempsey Law, 94, of Augusta, Ga.
Roy Dempsey Law, age 94, stepped into Heaven on November 26, 2024. He lived in Augusta, Georgia during his later life.
The son of Mamie Richardson Law and Roy Franklin Law, he is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Faye Hunter Law, his brother Jimmy Law (Carole), his daughters Connie Plummer (Kevin) and Teresa Hoppe (Jon), grandchildren Megan Miller (Jeremy), Kristofer Plummer (Jessica), Jessica Dillard (Josh), John Michael Haren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Faye (Joey) Duren, brother Ray (Vivian) Law, and grandson Nicholas Perkinson.
A family service will be held at the Georgia Veterans’ Cemetery at Canton, Georgia.
A Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church, Social Circle on Saturday, December 14 at 12:00, led by Reverend Mike Hardy and Reverend Kale Rush. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Born on January 11, 1930, in Irwin County, Georgia, Dempsey graduated from Ocilla High School, and attended South Georgia College and later Georgia Technical Institute, focusing on engineering. He married his sweetheart , Faye Hunter, in 1951. Their love story is one for the ages, built on their faith, respect, commitment, and care for each other. Dempsey entered the US Army and served in the Signal Corps 50th Signal Battalion, stationed at Camp Gordon and Sendai, Japan. The Signal Corps experience led him to a long and fulfilling career in telecommunications with AT&T in Atlanta, retiring in 1988.
Dempsey and Faye built a home based on faith in Jesus and service to further the Kingdom. Indian Creek Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, GA and later First Baptist Social Circle were Dempsey’s beloved church homes where he taught Sunday School, participated in mission trips, served as deacon and treasurer for years. Improvement projects, large and small at his church filled many days.
Perhaps Dempsey’s favorite mission was food preparation and hospitality. He and Faye cooked countless meals at both churches over the years and as they got older, it was still Dempsey’s calling to feed the hungry. If he saw a family in need of food, he would minister to them. Dempsey and Faye loved to feed the church staff at their home. Their dear friends often enjoyed a ‘Southern Living’ meal in their home.
Penfield Christian Home was a mission dear to his heart, helping young men who were struggling back on a good path.
Fishing with friends and hunting with his bird dog brought him great joy. Dempsey oversaw the building details of three of their homes and two barns that he designed and raised a garden that got bigger every year. He was PaPa to five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren whom he loved dearly, and always stayed in the know about their interests. His roles as husband, father, grandfather, and friend were all so important to each of us and he will be so missed until we are together again.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Social Circle,195 N. Cherokee Rd. Social Circle, GA 30025 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Please sign the guestbook online at www.meadowsfuneralhomeinc.com.
Reposted courtesy of Meadows Funeral Home.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – One person has died after a shooting on Cameron Drive in Augusta early Friday morning.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 25-year-old Khyla Rodriguez, of Augusta.
Richmond County deputies responded to the 3600 block of Cameron Drive around 1:11 a.m. for a suspicious situation.
While on scene, deputies spoke to the complainant who stated they got a call form an unknown person saying their friend was dead at the incident location.
Deputies then searched the area, where they found Rodriguez on the ground unresponsive with several gun shot wounds to the stomach area.
The coroner’s office says Rodriguez was pronounced dead at 2:27 a.m. An autopsy has been scheduled.
As of 4:15 a.m., at least one deputy and crime scene crews were still on scene.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Four individuals from Augusta have been indicted by a federal Grand Jury on federal drug trafficking charges, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Southern District of Georgia announced Thursday.
The following individuals were indicted:
(Indictments contain charges, and defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty.)
- Tyriquez McFadden, 39, and Nichael Lessey, 44, both of Augusta, charged in a five-count indictment with Possession with Intent to Distribute 400 Grams or More of Fentanyl; Possession with Intent to Distribute 28 Grams or More of Crack Cocaine; Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine; Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime; and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Roman Kelly, 51, of Augusta, indicted for Possession with Intent to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine; Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin; and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine.
These charges carry statutory penalties up to life in prison, substantial financial penalties and a period of supervised release upon completion of any prison term.
Drought-fueled wildfires burn across Georgia, Florida
Wildfires in Georgia and Florida have forced evacuations, road closures and burn bans as the drought-fueled fires burn thousands of acres.
Two large wildfires burning in south Georgia were now 90% contained, as of Wednesday, after consuming about 54,000 acres, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission.
The Pineland Road Fire has burned 32,575 acres. The Highway 82 Fire has burned 22,420 acres.
However, fuel conditions remain extremely dry, officials said. Containment continues to improve on both fires, but crews remain actively engaged in patrol, suppression, and mop-up operations.
Seth Hawkins, urban and community forestry program coordinator for the Georgia Forestry Commission, worked on the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, which is still about 22,000 acres. Suppression costs are estimated to exceed $18.3 million.
“The rain put out the active flame on that fire,” Hawkins said. “However, there’s still that deep layer, that organic material, burning, and hot spots can still flare up as soon as humidity drops.”
Hawkins said 166 people are still working hot spots on the Highway 82 fire, setting up sprinkler systems where needed.
As of May 12, the State Forester burn ban has been lifted, but the Environmental Protection Division’s summer burn ban remains in place. Many counties may still have local ordinances. Georgia residents are encouraged to check with their county before burning.
The state remains in an extreme drought.
“It’s just unique down there because of all that organic fuel,” Hawkins said. “And when it dries out, it’s very susceptible to ignition. It’s going to be a long, hot, dry summer. We’re telling folks to keep their guard up and be safe with campfires and debris burning.”
This reporting content is supported by a partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
Erica Van Buren is the climate change reporter for The Augusta Chronicle, part of the USA TODAY Network. Connect with her at EVanBuren@usatodayco.com or on X: @EricaVanBuren32.
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