Augusta, GA

Deputy Brandon R. Sikes Obituary April 26, 2025 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

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11 months ago

April 29, 2025

Deputy Brandon R. Sikes Obituary April 26, 2025 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Deputy Brandon Ray Sikes, 31, loving husband of Amber Sikes and father of Lyndsey Sikes. Deputy Sikes, a proud native of Augusta and a devoted member of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, passed away in the line of duty, leaving behind a legacy of service, humility, and unwavering dedication.

From the beginning of his career, Deputy Sikes was driven by a heartfelt mission: to make his community a safer place for his beloved wife and daughter. His work within the Special Operations Division was marked by meticulous care, steadfast commitment, and a quiet strength that resonated with all who served alongside him.

Before his law enforcement career, Deputy Sikes honorably served his country as a United States Army combat medic. His experiences shaped his deep compassion, sense of duty, and readiness to stand in harm’s way for others — traits that continued to define his life and service.

In his rare moments of rest, Deputy Sikes found peace in the outdoors, especially enjoying the calm and challenge of fishing. Friends and colleagues knew him as a genuine, methodical professional who never sought recognition but consistently rose to every occasion with courage and grace. His selflessness was not a trait he wore for show; it was the quiet force that moved him to serve at every opportunity, regardless of the personal cost.

Deputy Sikes embodied the very best of community service and personal sacrifice. Though he never sought the spotlight, his impact on those around him will be felt for generations. His memory will live on — in the community he made safer, in the lives he touched, and in the family and friends who will forever be proud of the man he was.

In addition to his wife and daughter, Deputy Sikes is survived by his parents: Donald Sikes and Sieglinde DeChant; brothers Thomas DeChant (Letitia),Gunter Neubach, and Frank Kruse; nieces and nephew; Doriana Serrano (Sean), Selena Fereday (Grant) and son Truitt, Lisa Serrano, Braden DeChant (Marissa), Gabrielle DeChant; childhood friend Robert Price; canine companions: Bella and Phoebe; and other loving family members.

The funeral service will be held Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12 Noon at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center with Rev. John Kenney officiating.Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.

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Local group holds 4th annual walk against autism

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9 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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Local group holds 4th annual walk against autism

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – April is Autism Awareness Month, and one local group raised awareness with a walk in Augusta on Sunday.

The fourth annual autism walk was hosted by Moving Over Mountains Against autism at Lake Olmstead Park.

All proceeds from the walk support autism awareness initiatives.

We spoke with the CEO and founder of the group, Deidre Roberson, who said this year they are dedicating the walk to their photographer, who died recently.

Roberson told us what she looks forward to the most.

“I look most forward to seeing the different people every year. We always meet different people, new people, and they come from all over the CSRA, so Washington, Wilkes, Carolina,” she said.

There were also several vendors providing resources to families.

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From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home

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21 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Augusta University baseball is in a three-game series matchup against the University of North Georgia.

AU is currently down in the series 0-2 after a close loss Friday and a loss Saturday.

But we aren’t focusing on the Jags, we’re going to take a look at North Georgia’s head coach, Nolan Belcher.

He is an Augusta native who began his career at Greenbrier and Augusta Christian.

He won three state championships, which then led him to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

There he won back-to-back national championships and finished runner up in 2012.

His coaching career began after that where he eventually joined the Peach belt Confrence, coaching at USCA and GCSU.

Now in his first season as head coach for the Nighthawks, he is happy to come home and coach in front of his friends and family.

“I’m very fortunate that I got family that, one is still around and they can come watch me do what I love. And, they’ve shown me, nothing but support throughout my whole coaching career and even back on my playing dates are very thankful and appreciative for everything they’ve done for me.”

AU and UNG will have their final series match on Sunday.

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