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

Paul James Brucker

Paul James Brucker

Nov 6, 2024

Paul James Brucker passed away on Wednesday, November 6th, at the age of 85. 

Paul was born in Philadelphia, PA to Paul and Sarah Brucker, the oldest of 3 boys. His parents raised Paul and his brothers on Cybus Way in Southampton, PA. He was a 1957 graduate of William Tennent High School in Warminster, PA where he was part of...

Robert B. Taylor

Robert B. Taylor

Nov 17, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, November 17, 2024, Robert Bruce Taylor, 82, loving husband of Jane E. Taylor. 

Bob was born in McAllen, TX to the late Edward and Gladys Taylor. He graduated high school in Barre, MA and served in the United States Army from 1966-1969. He served a year in Vietnam in the artillery and was...

Jermiah Ray Allen

Jermiah Ray Allen

Nov 16, 2024

North Augusta, SC – Jermiah Ray Allen, affectionally known as ‘Poppa Hornet’ by the Aiken High School Boys Lacrosse Team passed away at his residence on the morning of Saturday, November 16th. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Patricia Kay Harman Allen, to whom he was married for 53 years. 

They are finally together again!

Ray worked...

Alice Robertson

Alice Robertson

Nov 15, 2024

Entered into rest on Friday, November 15, 2024, Alice Prescott Robertson, 90, loving wife of the late William “Bill” Robertson. 

Alice was born in Matthews, Georgia, daughter of the late Elbert Nathan Prescott and Ola Stewart Prescott. She was a longtime faithful member of Pierce Memorial United Methodist Church.

Family members include her son and daughter-in-law: Darrell and Silke Robertson; daughter and...

Judy Jameson Roberts

Judy Jameson Roberts

Nov 15, 2024

Mrs. Judy Carol Jameson Roberts entered into rest on Friday, November 15, 2024. Judy was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida on September 28, 1944 to Julius Colbert Jameson and Maggie Jo (Peggy) Sammon Jameson. Judy graduated from Georgia Southern College where she received a degree in Home Economics and made lifelong friends in Anderson Hall. She retired from a career...

Wayne E. McNeely

Wayne E. McNeely

Nov 15, 2024

Augusta - Entered into rest on November 15, 2024, Mr. Wayne Edward McNeely (85), is the beloved husband of 63 years to Nelle McNeely and father of Deborah Salley (Larry), Joy Farrer (Randall). Wayne is lovingly known as Pops to his grandchildren: Gabbie Duvall (Matt), John William Salley (Melanie), Chloe Farrer (Taylor) and seven great-grandchildren. He is brother to: John...

Sanford Parnell

Sanford Parnell

Nov 14, 2024

Sanford Elwood Parnell passed away Tuesday November 14, 2024 at the age of 101. Sanford was born on March 1, 1923, in Robinson County, NC.

He was preceded to heaven by his wife of 70 years Rosalie Kinlaw. Sanford is survived by daughters Saundra Holevas and Adelia Walton and son in law George Walton. Additionally, he was blessed with four grandchildren,...

June Mary Winkler

June Mary Winkler

Nov 12, 2024

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, June Mary Winkler, 83, wife of 62 years to Col. John Charles Winkler.

June was born in New York, NY to the late Andrew and Jennie Sopko and raised in Stony Point, NY. She was a proud and supportive Army wife. June always established a welcoming and loving home during...

Martha H. Odom

Martha H. Odom

Nov 11, 2024

Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Monday, November 11, 2024, Mrs. Martha H. Odom, wife of 59 years to Ernest J. Odom. Family members include her daughter, Angela Welch (Earl); son, Ashley Odom (Shawn); granddaughters: Lauren Welch Birch (Andrew), Hannah Welch, Ashton Drake (John), Andersen Odom and Addisen Odom; brothers, Al Hardy (Jackie), Joe Hardy (Camille) nieces, nephews, and...

Gerald Boyd

Gerald Boyd

Nov 10, 2024

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Mr. Gerald Henry Boyd, 67, loving husband of 43 years to Rhonda Boyd. 

Gerald was a native of Winder, GA and retired as an electrician. He enjoyed woodworking and playing the guitar. He was incredibly generous with his time and had a servant’s heart. He was also a very loving...

Neal M. Klein

Neal M. Klein

Nov 9, 2024

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 9, 2024, Neal Maynard Klein, 84, loving husband of the late Janelle Windsor Jones Klein.

Born December 14, 1939, in Russell, Kansas and predeceased by his parents Rudolph and Louise Klein and brothers Gene, Jerry, Fred, Richard, and Melvin. 

Neal proudly served a distinguished 23-year career in the US Army, retiring as a...

Ja'Kobey "Kobe" Sturgis

Ja'Kobey "Kobe" Sturgis

Nov 9, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 9, 2024, Ja'Kobey "Kobe" Alexander Sturgis, 1, beloved son of Janija Reid and Maurice Sturgis.

Kobe was born in Augusta, GA on August 29, 2023. He was a beautiful little boy that was blessed with a loving and devoted family. They will miss his smile, laughter, and sweet personality. He loved playing...

Skylar Bernstein-Wombough

Skylar Bernstein-Wombough

Nov 9, 2024

Harlem, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 9, 2024, Skylar Evelyn Bernstein-Wombough, 22, loving wife of Samuel A. Wombough. 

Skylar was a lifelong resident of Grovetown/Harlem, GA and was the daughter of Steven and Jennifer Bernstein. Skylar loved playing soccer, listening to music, and painting. Skylar graduated this past August from Georgia Tech, majoring in Civil Engineering, with highest...

Hazel Elaine Reddick

Hazel Elaine Reddick

Nov 9, 2024

Hazel Elaine Byrd Reddick, 60, of Augusta, GA, passed away November 9, 2024.

Hazel was born on October 19, 1964, in Thomaston, GA, and moved with her family to Statesboro, GA, where she attended Marvin Pittman Elementary School. She was a 1983 graduate of Statesboro High School. Hazel attended Georgia College & State University and graduated in 1988 from Georgia Southern...

John "Jack" McMahon

John "Jack" McMahon

Nov 8, 2024

John Louis McMahon 

Augusta, GA – John “Jack” Louis McMahon, peacefully entered into rest on Friday, November 8th, 2024, while surrounded by his family. Mr. McMahon, 67, was the loving husband of Sue Seklecki-McMahon. 

 Jack was born in Bordeaux, France in 1957. He was the son of U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert John McMahon and Louise McNair McMahon. Jack was raised in...

William E. "Billy" Fair, Jr.

William E. "Billy" Fair, Jr.

Nov 8, 2024

William E. Fair, Jr. (Billy), 89, peacefully entered into rest November 8, 2024. He was born in Augusta, GA and in 1964 he married his wife of 60 years, Anne Marie Weigle, who he adored and loved. 

Billy graduated from the Academy of Richmond County High School and the University of Georgia where he was a proud member of the Kappa...

Dr. Gary M. Billingsley

Dr. Gary M. Billingsley

Nov 7, 2024

Dr. Gary Michael Billingsley was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on November 7th, 2024. A devoted husband, he was married to Janet for 46 years; they worked as a team to build up the people and community around them.

Gary was born on October 8, 1956, in Florence, South Carolina, to Frank and Marcelee Billingsley. He was preceded in death...

James Medicus "Med" Grubbs III

James Medicus "Med" Grubbs III

Nov 6, 2024

James Medicus Grubbs III, Age 65, died peacefully with his family at bedside, on November 7th 2024 in their home in North Augusta SC, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Med was born in Barnwell, SC on June 6, 1959 to Rose Mahaffey Grubbs and James Medicus Grubbs, Jr. He graduated from Barnwell High School and completed 2 years of college....

Ian Christopher Mode

Ian Christopher Mode

Nov 6, 2024

Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Ian Christopher Mode, 41.

Ian was born in California, he lived in Augusta area for 30 years. He worked as a Quality Manager for Aiken Precision Tech. Ian had many hobbies, he enjoyed playing golf, lifting weights, hunting for dove and deer. He also loved the outdoors, camping at the...

Mary Barrett

Mary Barrett

Nov 6, 2024

Augusta, GA – Mary Barrett wife of the late Sam Barrett passed away peacefully at her home on November 6th at the age of 87. 

Born on April 1st to the late Edwin & Atwell Corbitt. Born on April Fools Day was so fitting because she loved to play jokes on everyone. Mary worked for 7-Eleven for many years then went...

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