Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Alan Watts
Aug 15, 2020
Alan Watts Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 15, 2020, Mr. Alan Wayne Watts, 60, loving husband of Kathy Sleister Owen Watts. Alan was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and was employed at Augusta University for 18 years. He enjoyed writing and was in the process of writing several books. He enjoyed the beach, especially going...
Suzzanne Carswell Rodgers
Aug 14, 2020
Mrs. Suzzanne Carswell Rodgers AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest on Friday, August 14, 2020, Mrs. Suzzanne Carswell Rodgers, 85. Mrs. Rodgers was born in Athens, Ga. She was a 1953 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. She later attended the Junior College of Augusta. She retired after 20 years secretarial work at both Tutt Junior High and Westside...
John C. Mullen
Aug 13, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, August 13, 2020, Mr. John Charles Mullen, 85, loving husband of Becky L. Mullen. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons: John S. Mullen, Michael Blair, Brandon Blair, and Jay Blair; grandsons: Dalton Mullen, Brett Blair, and Austin Blair; granddaughters: Ashley Mullen, Megan Blair, and Kristina Blair; brothers...
Robert Banks
Aug 13, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 13, 2020, Robert Lee Banks, 87, husband of Mrs. Lorraine Steele Banks. Family members in addition to his wife include his sons: Buzzy Banks (Lauren), Tom Banks (Angela), David Banks (Debbie); grandchildren: Robert Banks, Dwight Banks, Lee Banks, William Banks, Weylan Morris, Jolene Wilson, Chelsea Percival (Austin), Lindsey Guilbeau (Taylor), Thomas...
Dorothy Odell Herron Allen
Aug 12, 2020
Dorothy Odell Heron Allen Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Mrs. Dorothy Odell Herron Allen, 89, wife of the late Marshall Bonner Allen Jr., M.D. Dottie loved traveling the world from Yazoo City, Mississippi where she was born to Savannah and Augusta, Georgia, Fort Worth and Denton, Texas , including many trips she took with...
Tom Wiedmeier
Aug 12, 2020
Tom Wiedmeier Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Mr. Thomas D. Wiedmeier, 59, loving husband of Mrs. Kelly L. Wiedmeier. Tom spent most of his life in Augusta. He was a 1979 graduate of Westside High School and a 1984 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He...
Julie M. Powell
Aug 11, 2020
Julie M. Powell Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, Mrs. Julie McDaniel Powell, 42, wife of Leroy Powell Jr. Julie was born in Augusta and graduated from Lakeside High School where she played softball. She was formerly employed in the medical field as a Certified Medical Assistant. Julie was of the Baptist faith, loved hunting,...
Marie Cagnina Kinlaw
Aug 11, 2020
Marie Cagnina Kinlaw Evans, GA –Marie Cagnina Kinlaw, age 71, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 11, 2020. She was born December 19, 1948 in Fayetteville, NC to Florence & Vincent Cagnina. She proudly graduated Massey Hill High School & became an entrepreneur owning her own hair salon. She was a loving, caring mother & dedicated wife. Spending...
EvaSue Johnson Padgett
Aug 9, 2020
EvaSue Johnson Padgett Homemaker Augusta, GA- Entered into rest on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Morningside of Evans, Mrs. EvaSue Johnson Padgett, 92, beloved wife of the late Mr. Thomas Vaughn Padgett, Jr. Mrs. Padgett was born in Augusta, GA on November 29, 1927 to the late George T Johnson and Eva Johnson. She graduated Tubman School and Augusta Junior...
Yolanda Shari Coar
Aug 9, 2020
* The family requests anyone attending any of the services to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines. ** The funeral service will be live streamed on the Facebook page of "Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors" beginning at 1:00 p.m.** Yolanda Shari Coar Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at 6:13 P.M. Yolanda...
Phillip L. Davis
Aug 8, 2020
Phillip L. Davis Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 8, 2020, Mr. Phillip Leigh Davis, 71, loving husband of 46 years to Abbie Davis. He was a dedicated husband, father, uncle, father-in-law and grandfather. He treasured spending time with his family, traveling, and fishing with his son and friends. Family members, in addition to his wife, include...
Gloria Jean Williams
Aug 8, 2020
Augusta, GA – Gloria Jean Williams, 85, passed away peacefully August 8, 2020. Born in Augusta, Georgia, October 31st, 1934, living her childhood years in her beloved St. Clair Georgia. Predeceased by her husband Ernest Williams and her son Ron Martin Williams, brother Ponda and her sister Bobby. Renowned for her lack of patience, not holding back and her opinion...
Carol P. Cearley
Aug 7, 2020
Carol P. Cearley Carol P. Cearley entered into rest August 7, 2020 in Augusta, Ga. She was a loving mother and dedicated teacher for over thirty years. She was originally from Denver, CO but she spent most of her life in Texas with her late husband where they raised their three children. There, she also taught school children spanning all...
Jon Michael Kerr
Aug 6, 2020
Jon Michael Kerr Augusta, GA - Jon Michael Kerr, 79, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at University Hospital after a brief illness. Born August 27, 1940, in Enon Valley, Pa., Jon was the son of the late Norwood and Mary Kerr. He is survived by his wife, Ingrid, whom he married on June 18, 1962, in Frankfurt, Germany....
Lila Mae Lewis
Aug 6, 2020
Lila Mae Lewis Grovetown, GA- Lila Mae Hensley Lewis went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at her home surrounded by her daughters. Mrs. Lewis was born in June of 1924 at her home in Grovetown, GA to Earl Taylor and Lila Gray Hensley. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Emory Lewis...
Joyce A. Hopper
Aug 5, 2020
Joyce A. Hopper Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, Joyce A. Hopper, 78, wife of the late Samuel T. Hopper. She is survived by her daughters: Victoria Kane, Mary Elizabeth Black, Connie Lynn Hitt (Garry), and Sandra Lea Colvin (Jerry); grandchildren: Michael Allen Kane, Logan Kiel Black (Jennifer), Matthew Dalton Kane (Ashley), Brandon Morgan (Megan),...
Emily Mitchell Calhoun
Aug 4, 2020
Emily Mitchell Calhoun July 30, 1939 - August 4, 2020 Augusta, GA - Emily Mitchell was born in Hawkinsville, GA, moved from Hawkinsville to Sylvania, GA then to Augusta at the age of 10; graduating from the Academy of Richmond County in 1957. Continuing her education Emily attended LaGrange College and graduated in 1961 with a degree in Education. After...
Jesse Paul Young Jr.
Aug 4, 2020
Jesse Paul Young Jr. Augusta, GA – Jesse Paul Young Jr, 81, Entered rest on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Lucille Ouzts Young. Jesse was born in Metter, GA and settled in Augusta after serving in the U.S. Army. He was an Engineering Supervisor at Savannah River Site and retired...
Robert Edward Corbin Sr.
Aug 4, 2020
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, Robert Edward Corbin, Sr., 87, husband of almost 65 years to Geraldine Staton Corbin. Robert was a member of Grace Baptist Church and the 32nd Degree Mason. He worked for Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company where he retired as a District Manager and part-time as a butcher for Safeway,...
Bernice Daniel Cook
Aug 4, 2020
Commerce, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, Bernice Daniel Cook, 92, wife of the late Joseph Elbert Cook. Bernice enjoyed traveling and music, her favorite past time was playing the piano. As a faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a devout Christian who loved the Lord, she is in His presence now. Family members include...