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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas

Will Lena Johnson

Will Lena Johnson

Jan 19, 2025

Entered into rest on Sunday, January 19, 2025, Mrs. Will Lena Johnson, 90, wife of Mr. David Johnson.

Lena was born in Lincolnton, Georgia and lived in the Augusta area all her life. She was a devoted member of West Acres Baptist Church. Lena was an excellent seamstress but worked as a tax preparer, realtor and also worked for Augusta Christian...

Beverly Arnold

Beverly Arnold

Jan 18, 2025

Beverly Arnold: A Life of Love and Dedication

Beverly (Bucky) Arnold, 77, beloved wife of James T. Arnold Jr. (Tony), went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2025 with her husband and family by her side. 

Beverly's warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Beverly dedicated her professional...

Scott East

Scott East

Jan 18, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, William Scott East, 52, loving husband of 24 years to Erin East. 

Scott was a devoted Dungeons and Dragons player. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, and uncle who was known affectionately as “Grumpy” by his honorary grandchildren. 

Family members, in addition to his wife, include his...

Elizabeth Lee Dillard

Elizabeth Lee Dillard

Jan 18, 2025

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, Elizabeth Lee Dillard, 86, loving wife of 64 years to Bobby Lee Dillard.

Liz was born in Mountain View, Oklahoma and was delivered by her grandfather, Dr. Y. A. Howell. Elizabeth graduated from Carnegie High School in 1956 and Oklahoma Baptist University in 1959. Majoring in business and minoring in...

George Crouser

George Crouser

Jan 17, 2025

George A. Crouser, age 73, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2025 in Augusta, GA with family by his side. 

He is survived by his wife, Madeline; daughters: Sarah (Tony) Lonaker of Findlay, Ohio and Stacey (Kurt Williams) Wright of Augusta, Georgia; step-daughters: Lisa (Wes) Grate of Cincinnati, Ohio and Amanda (Eric) Sobul of Willoughby, Ohio; grandchildren: Ady, Shane, Maddie, Bella,...

Helga Andrews

Helga Andrews

Jan 17, 2025

Evans, GA –Helga Barbara (Weyandt) Andrews entered in to rest on Friday, January 17 in her home at The Oaks of Evans at the age of 85.

Helga was born in Zerf, Germany June 28, 1939. She was the youngest of two daughters born to Walter and Tilly Weyandt. Helga came to the Augusta area with her two children, determined to...

Gregory "Greg" D. Webb

Gregory "Greg" D. Webb

Jan 16, 2025

Gregory D. Webb fought hard through a brief illness and peacefully passed with his family by his side on January 16, 2025. Greg was born on April 8, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Clarence A. Webb, Jr. and Nannie Mae Denton Webb Lucas.

Greg is survived by his wife of 31 years, Vicki Johnson Webb and their children, Clare...

Tyler V. Snead

Tyler V. Snead

Jan 14, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Mr. Tyler Vaughan Snead, 32, loving husband of Kaylee Key Snead and devoted father to Violet Vaughan Snead and Eleanor Anne Snead.

Tyler was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. Whether on the canal, the river or exploring its historic sites, Tyler loved everything about his hometown. Raised...

Jane Hedges Vosseller

Jane Hedges Vosseller

Jan 14, 2025

Augusta, GA – Jane Hedges Vosseller, age 86, departed her earthly tent and was received by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025. 

Jane was born in Columbus, Ohio and grew up in Upper Arlington, Ohio. She was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School and Marjorie Webster Junior Women’s College in Washington, D.C. Jane moved to...

Karen Anne King Swenson

Karen Anne King Swenson

Jan 13, 2025

Augusta, GA – Karen Anne Swenson, 75, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, after a rich and joy-filled life. She spent her final days surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Karen left us in the same way she lived, holding court with her quick wit and keen observations. A few hours before she died, Karen told her children that...

Michael Justice Taylor, Jr.

Michael Justice Taylor, Jr.

Jan 13, 2025

Michael Justice Taylor Jr. went peacefully and with an unbound heart to meet his creator, surrounded by the family that he so loved, on January 13, 2025. Michael was born in Augusta, Georgia, a city he loved dearly, on August 10, 1957. Michael was a true Southern gentleman.

Always with a wry, ready and contagious smile on his face, he had...

Penny Cozart

Penny Cozart

Jan 13, 2025

Entered into rest on Monday, January 13, 2025, Mrs. Penny Sue Cozart, 75, loving wife of the late Jack B. Cozart, Sr. 

Mrs. Cozart was born in Danville, IL to the late Oscar and Dorothy Winn. She retired from Georgia Iron Works in Human Resources. She enjoyed spending time with her family and she will be missed by all who knew...

Henry C. Dukes Jr.

Henry C. Dukes Jr.

Jan 12, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 12, 2025, Henry Calhoun Dukes Jr., 89. 

Henry was a lifelong resident of the CSRA. He grew up in the May Park area of Augusta, GA where he started playing sports. Henry attended Boys Catholic High, now known as Aquinas, and excelled in football and baseball. His education continued at the University...

Denny Hinton

Denny Hinton

Jan 9, 2025

Reginald “Denny” Hammond Hinton Jr., age 86, passed from this earth and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2025. Denny loved Jesus first and foremost, and the person he loved next most was his cherished “teenage bride” of over 67 years, Eddie Ruth Cannon Hinton. Denny placed immense value on giving his time,...

Shakira Deneise Williams

Shakira Deneise Williams

Jan 8, 2025

Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Shakira Deneise Williams, 18.

Shakira was a beautiful person who had a smile that would light up any room. She was baptized on October 6, 2024 and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Shakira was a talented artist who could draw, paint and worked with clay sculpting. Like most individuals her age,...

Joyce K. Carson

Joyce K. Carson

Jan 6, 2025

* Due to inclement weather the funeral service for Joyce Carson has been changed to a graveside service on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Augusta, GA – Joyce Kay Carson, 85, entered into rest Monday, January 6, 2025.

Joyce was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She always had a listening...

Richard A. Moyer

Richard A. Moyer

Jan 5, 2025

Entered into rest on Sunday, January 5, 2025, Richard (Dick) Angstadt Moyer, 93, husband for sixty-nine years to Bobbie Turner Moyer.

Dick was a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Lehigh University. He was hired in June 1953 by DuPont at the Savannah River Plant and retired in 1989. For several years after retirement, he was employed at Bedford Greenhouses...

Mary Ann Bigler

Mary Ann Bigler

Jan 5, 2025

Mary Ann Bigler, age 77, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1947, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to the late Felix Joseph and Lois Bruyninckx. 

Mary Ann was a gifted artist who loved being in nature, listening to music, and working in her garden. Mary Ann was a devoted...

Joshua Francis Jackson

Joshua Francis Jackson

Jan 5, 2025

Augusta, GA – Joshua Francis Jackson, 45, entered into rest Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home. 

In November of 1979, Josh was born in Auburn, Alabama. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1997 and worked at Kroger for over 15 years and most recently at Publix. He thrived in customer service and was loved by all his coworkers and...

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