Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Leigh Ann Garren
Feb 9, 2021
Leigh Ann Garren Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Leigh Ann Garren. Leigh was a native of Augusta and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1976. As a mother of three working full-time, Leigh went back to school in pursuit of her teaching degree. She was an educator for nearly 30 years, serving at both...
Glenice Clark
Feb 7, 2021
Glenice Clark Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, February 7, 2021, Mrs. Glenice Ezelle Clark, 100, loving wife of the late Rev. Lester Clark. She is survived by her daughters Connie Russell (Ira), Faye Johnson (Lewis), and Nancy Taylor (Wally), 5 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. The funeral service will be Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:00 A.M....
Larry Brantford Ross
Feb 6, 2021
Larry Brantford Ross Larry Brantford Ross, 81, after an extended illness died peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Survivors are his devoted and loving wife of 64 years, Virginia Dare Harris of Augusta; six children, Rev. Mark Ross, Col. (Ret.) Christopher (Peggy) Ross, Laurie (Dan) Watts, Beth Ross Ramirez, Anne (Stan) Fox, and Kathy (John) Herman. A native and lifelong...
Gerald Baker
Feb 5, 2021
Gerald Baker Augusta, GA – Sergeant Major (Retired, U.S. Army) Charles Gerald Baker, 79, went home to be with the good Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021; he is loving husband of 59 years to Myrna K. Baker. Gerald was a native of Pitt County, North Carolina and was drafted into the United States Army at the age of 19...
Connie Waldron
Feb 5, 2021
Connie Waldron Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 5, 2021, Mrs. Connie Mae Waldron, 86, loving wife of the late Arthur Moore Waldron, Jr. Connie enjoyed playing the piano, visiting the beach, and loved animals. She had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. She always supported her family however she could. She will be remembered for her...
Andrew Michael Broadwater
Feb 4, 2021
Andrew Michael Broadwater Graniteville, SC – Andrew Michael Broadwater, 70, entered into rest on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Family members include his daughter: Robin Hensley (Troy); son: Chad Broadwater; granddaughter: Randi Herron; sisters: Melvis Reeves, Brenda Wells (Pete) and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife: Nora Broadwater and his father: Tobias Broadwater; mother: Louise...
Roy Evans Watkins
Feb 4, 2021
Roy Evans Watkins Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, February 4 2021, Roy Evans Watkins, 87, loving husband of 62 years to Cozette Rutland Watkins. Roy was born in Augusta and grew up in Frog Hollow. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County where he played baseball. Roy enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS...
Emmie Eubanks
Feb 3, 2021
Emmie Eubanks Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Emmie Joyce Eubanks, 80, wife of the late Billy Eubanks. Emmie (“Mimmie”) was born in Augusta, Georgia and was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother; and she loved Doberman Pinschers, too. She was a school patrol guard and worked for the Richmond County School System for 10 years....
Leroy "Dinky" Wilson
Feb 2, 2021
Leroy “Dinky” Wilson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Leroy Lee “Dinky” Wilson, 85. Family members include his wife: Joan Kathleen Wilson; Daughters: Joan Marie Wilson “Joanie”, Cynthia Lynne Wilson “Cindy”, Pamela Wilson Gould (Frank); Grandchildren: Matthew Carlton Vowell, Andrew Lee Vowell (Linzy), Angela Marie Lovett (Travis); Great Grandchildren: Logan Marie Lovett; and Siblings: Lula...
Bettie Ruth Dicken
Feb 2, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Bettie Ruth Dicken, 72, wife of the late Haskell C. Dicken. Bettie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Kind and gentle, Bettie mothered many, even those who were not her children. Bettie enjoyed gardening and scrapbooking and was a devoted Christian. A member of Abilene Baptist Church,...
Ricky Morris III
Feb 1, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 1, 2021, Richard Kennett “Ricky” Morris III, 42. Ricky was a devoted man to his family and friends and a loving father to his twin boys. He was known for being a gentle giant with a tender heart. Ricky enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and was a loyal Georgia Bulldog football fan....
Helen Brodbeck
Jan 31, 2021
Helen Brodbeck Helen Teresa Healey Brodbeck, age 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 31, 2021. She was born November 10, 1929 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Helen and her family traveled throughout Pennsylvania with her father’s position with the Singer Sewing Machine Company - Scranton, Williamsport, Hazelton and Forty-Fort - making new friends wherever she went. She graduated from...
Chuck Ikerd
Jan 31, 2021
1SG Charles “Chuck” Martin Ikerd, US Army (Ret) Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 31, 2021, Charles Martin Ikerd, 71, loving husband of Wanda McGinnis Ikerd. Chuck Ikerd was a dedicated husband, father, and proud Vietnam Veteran. He had a great love for his God, family, church, and friends. He loved baseball and reading his Bible. One...
Vivian Romanko Morin
Jan 30, 2021
Vivian Romanko Morin Grovetown, GA – Vivian Romanko Morin, 72, of Grovetown, GA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 30, 2021 at home. She is survived by her husband of 53 years: Bruce; daughter and son-in-law: Wendy and Jeffrey Dygert of Evans, GA; and grandson: Justin Dygert of the United States Naval Academy Annapolis; brother and sister-in-law: Matthew and Janet Romanko;...
Dennis Edwin Pagels
Jan 29, 2021
Dennis Edwin Pagels Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, January 29, 2021, Dennis Edwin Pagels, 78, husband of Robin Pagels. Dennis served for 3 years in the U.S. Navy. He worked for the Department of Defense for over 40 years. His hobbies included gardening, crafts, puzzles, and woodworking. Dennis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Family members...
Sandra Lee Glosser
Jan 29, 2021
Sandra Lee Glosser Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, January 29, 2021, Sandra Lee Glosser, 69, daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth Glosser. Sandra was a lifelong resident of Augusta, and a sweet loving mother and grandmother. She worked as a Loan Officer for over 20 years with Queensborough National Bank. Sandra enjoyed shopping and traveling with...
Kay Russo
Jan 28, 2021
Kay Russo Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, January 28, 2021, Mary Kay Russo, 74, loving wife of Albert Russo. Kay was an avid golfer, enjoyed reading and working puzzles in her spare time. Traveling and golfing were among favorite memories she shared with her husband. Kay was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. An excellent...
R. Perry Sentell Jr.
Jan 28, 2021
Entered into rest on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Doctors Hospital, Prof. R. Perry Sentell Jr. Prof. Sentell, Marion and W. Colquitt Carter Chair in Tort and Insurance Law Emeritus, retired on July 1, 2004, after over 46 years of teaching and service to the University of Georgia’s College of Law. A prolific scholar, Sentell has published nearly 30 books...
Forest Schoolfield
Jan 28, 2021
Forest Schoolfield Augusta, GA – Forest James Schoolfield, 93, entered into rest the late evening of Thursday, January 28, 2021. Forest was a long-time resident of Augusta, Georgia, having moved to the area with her family in 1958. Though Forest had a 30-year career as the law librarian for the City of Augusta and Richmond County, she was probably best...
Lieutenant Colonel Barbara Leisey (Ret USAF, MSC)
Jan 28, 2021
Lieutenant Colonel Barbara Leisey (Ret USAF, MSC) Grovetown, GA – Surrounded by family and friends Lt Col Leisey, 67, passed away on January 28, 2021 A 1971 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School in Altoona PA. Shortly after graduating, she attended Lancaster General Hospital school of nursing graduating in the class of 1974. Following, she attended Florida International University in...