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

Brenda Anderson Shimel

Brenda Anderson Shimel

Jul 9, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on July 9th 2024, Mrs. Brenda Anderson Shimel, 75 loving wife of 50 years to the late Earl William Shimel.

Brenda was born in Savannah, GA. She was a resident of Augusta, GA where she worked as a waitress for 30 years at T’s Restaurant. 

Family members include her daughter: Deborah Shimel (Michelle); granddaughter: Sarah Shimel...

Amalia "Mollie" Lucero

Amalia "Mollie" Lucero

Jul 9, 2024

North Augusta, SC - Entered into rest on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Amalia Cecilia Lucero, 100.

Family members include her son: Richard Lucero and his wife Julia; seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren; sisters: Louise Trujillo, Bee Conway and Elsie Archuleta; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Frank M. Lucero; children: Frances...

W. Trexel Bolick, IV

W. Trexel Bolick, IV

Jul 9, 2024

Walther Trexel “Trex” Bolick IV passed away Tuesday, July 9th at the age of 30. Trex was born January 23rd, 1994 in Augusta, GA. He attended St. Mary’s on the Hill Catholic School and Aquinas High School, before graduating from the Academy of Richmond County in 2012. He then attended the University of Georgia, graduating in four years with a...

Michelle G. Gilbreath

Michelle G. Gilbreath

Jul 8, 2024

Entered into rest on Monday, July 8, 2024, Mrs. Michelle Gereta Gilbreath, 75, loving wife of 42 years to Mr. James Gilbreath.

Michelle was born in Ironton, Ohio but spent many years in the Augusta, Georgia area. She retired from the Grovetown, Georgia Post Office as a letter carrier. Michelle was an avid animal lover and enjoyed watching wild birds. A...

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee

Jul 7, 2024

Augusta, GA – Robert Bruce Lee, 64, entered into rest Sunday, July 7, 2024. 

Bruce was born in Augusta, Georgia and was a member of Bethlehem Advent Christian Church. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. Bruce enjoyed singing with his family, one of his favorite memories was singing “The King Is Coming” with his uncle Billy. As a young man...

Robert Eugene Bolton, Jr.

Robert Eugene Bolton, Jr.

Jul 6, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 6, 2024, Robert Eugene Bolton, Jr., 23, beloved son of Robert and Amy Bolton.

Robert was a native of Augusta and graduated from Lakeside High School in 2019. He was a student at Georgia Southern University where he worked in the finance department. At Georgia Southern University he was awarded the John...

William Houston "Bill" McLaughlin

William Houston "Bill" McLaughlin

Jul 4, 2024

Mr. William Houston “Bill” McLaughlin, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2024. 

Bill was born October 1, 1951, at University Hospital in Augusta. He attended schools in Augusta, England (UK), Delaware and prior to moving to Holland, Netherlands, where he attended and graduated from American International School of The Hague. He attended Wesley College earning an Associate of...

Nancy M. Bell

Nancy M. Bell

Jul 2, 2024

Nancy Carol McLaughlin Bell, aged 75, passed away on July 2, 2024, in Augusta, GA. Born on February 2, 1949, in Jasper, Alabama, she was the cherished daughter of the late Leland and Esther McLaughlin. 

Nancy is survived by a loving family: her husband of 53 years, Barney Bell; her daughters, Terri Moore and Jamie Organ (Cory); grandchildren, Taylor Moore (Kaitlyn),...

Brittany A. Kennedy Murphy

Brittany A. Kennedy Murphy

Jul 1, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, July 1, 2024, Brittany Alyse Kennedy Murphy, 37, loving wife of Patrick Murphy and mother to Rayna Kennedy.

Brittany was born in Augusta, Georgia, and lived most of her life in North Augusta, South Carolina. Brittany was a loving and devoted wife, mother and daughter, and the self-proclaimed, “Queen of all that was...

Margaret McMeekin Boyd

Margaret McMeekin Boyd

Jun 29, 2024

Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 29, 2024 Mrs. Margaret McMeekin Boyd, 75.

Margaret was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She lived in Augusta for 50years. Margaret was a registered nurse and retired from Gracewood State Hospital. She had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. Her favorite pastime was watching her favorite shows on television....

Dennis Ellis

Dennis Ellis

Jun 28, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 28, 2024. Mr. Dennis Earle Ellis, 75, loving husband of 53 years to Det Thi Ellis.

Mr. Ellis was born July 7, 1948 in Rangeley, Maine. He graduated from Mexico High School in Rumford, Maine in June 1966. Serving the United States Army for 22+ years beginning in 1968, Mr. Ellis reached...

Sara Lane Leiden

Sara Lane Leiden

Jun 28, 2024

Sara Lane Leiden, affectionately known as Momma Leiden to many, passed away on Friday, June 28th, 2024. Sara was the only daughter of Daisy and Wendell Stinchcomb Sr., born on September 13, 1939 in Augusta, Georgia. Raised in Augusta, Sara graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1957, and shortly thereafter joined the Federal Civil Service at Fort Gordon. 

Sara’s...

Robert Leo Schneider

Robert Leo Schneider

Jun 28, 2024

Grovetown, Georgia - Mr. Robert Leo Schneider, 63, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 28th, 2024 after his tiring 5 year battle with Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia.

Robert was born in Moorhead, Minnesota on November 9, 1960. He was a 20+ year member of Sheet Metal Local Union 399 and was an avid golfer. Robert enjoyed being outdoors, spending time...

James P. Crimmins

James P. Crimmins

Jun 28, 2024

 Augusta, GA – Entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 28, 2024, Mr. James (Jim) Patrick Crimmins, 82, husband of Phoebe James Crimmins.

 Jim, the eldest of three children, was born in Streator, Illinois. His father was a career Army officer, serving in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Due to military life his family traveled a lot in his youth. He attended...

Carole Ann Taylor Harris

Carole Ann Taylor Harris

Jun 28, 2024

Augusta, GA – Carole Ann Taylor Harris entered into rest peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by family after bravely battling several illnesses. She was preceded in death by her parents, Myron B. Taylor, Jr. and Annie Reid Lavender Taylor. 

She is survived by her children, Christopher (Katie) Harris of Hiram, GA, Laura (Adrian) Willis of Evans,...

Lowell E. Barnhart

Lowell E. Barnhart

Jun 28, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 28, 2024, Mr. Lowell Ellis Barnhart, 91, loving husband of 69 years to Mrs. Beverly Jean See Barnhart. 

Lowell was born in Syracuse, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army prior to signing with the Dodgers farm system in 1955. During his stint with the Dodgers, Lowell won the 1960 Silver Glove...

Barbara Cullinan

Barbara Cullinan

Jun 27, 2024

Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Thursday, June 27, 2024, LTC Barbara Stetz Cullinan, US Army Reserve.

Family members include her son: Brian Cullinan (Heather); daughter: Jennifer O’Byrne (the late William); stepson: Patrick Cullinan (Sandra); grandchildren: Madison, Aubrey and Ashtyn Cullinan, Liam O’Byrne and Kensly Rickerson, great granddaughter: Sunni Cullinan; Sisters: Pat Fuller (Wayne), Mary Davis (Bob); brothers: Mike Stetz...

Ellis "Nick" Young III

Ellis "Nick" Young III

Jun 27, 2024

Appling, GA - Entered into rest on June 27, 2024, Mr. Ellis “Nick” Young III, husband of 54 years to Patricia Walls Young. He is also survived by his son: Matthew Ellis Young (Summer); daughter: Amy Nicole Baisden (Bob); grandchildren: Banks Ellis Young, Justice Ann Pennington, Nicholas Patrick Pennington, William Matthew Young and Jacob Robert Baisden. Other family members include...

Susan Kletcke

Susan Kletcke

Jun 27, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest at her residence on Thursday, June 27, 2024, Mrs. Susan Seigler Kletcke, loving wife of the late Robert Allen “Bob” Kletcke.

Susan was born in Tatnall County, GA. She was a graduate of Reidsville High School. She worked at C&S Bank in Augusta for a number of years. She was a loving mother and grandmother,...

Lillian Collings

Lillian Collings

Jun 26, 2024

Augusta, GA – On Wednesday, June 26th 2024, Lillian S. Collings, 84, journeyed to be with brother: Thomas F. Sessions; sister: Barbara Whatley; father: Thomas O. Sessions and mother: Helena Wirzawska Sessions.

Lillian was a long-time resident of Fripp Island and Beaufort, SC. She retired to Augusta to be close to family. She was a grower of daylilies and a Pro...

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