Obituary: Barbara J. Maxim-Hendsbee AUGUSTA - “Here she comes, Miss America!” Barbara J. Maxim-Hendsbee, age 69, was brought home to God unexpectedly Thursday, May 20, ... Share Barbara J. Maxim-Hendsbee AUGUSTA – “Here she comes, Miss America!” Barbara J. Maxim-Hendsbee, age 69, was brought home to God unexpectedly Thursday, May 20, 2021 along with her beloved granddaughter, Vada-Leigh Peaslee and her dear friend, Rosalyn Jean. She was born in Augusta on April 9, 1952, a daughter of Howard R. and Janet P. (Burns) Maxim. Barbara, aka GiGi, Barbie, Barbwire, Mumma, Cupcake, and Babs, was an outstanding student; a 1970 graduate of Cony High School and a 1975 graduate of the University of Maine at Orono.