Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Suzanne Allen
Jul 4, 2020
Augusta, GA – Suzanne Mearns Allen, 76, entered into rest on July 4, 2020. Suzanne was born in Ft. Polk, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Filmore Kennady Mearns. Growing up in a military family, she received her primary education throughout the world, including Germany, the Soviet Union, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and...
Coach Mary Jane Atchison Garner
Jul 2, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, July 02, 2020, Mrs. Mary Jane Atchison Garner, 70, loving wife of 50 years to Mr. Forrest Garner. Mary Jane was born in Washington, GA and graduated from Warren County High School. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Masters at the University of Georgia and Specialist Degree at...
Shurley Hammack
Jun 30, 2020
Evans, Ga. - Mr. Marion Shurley Hammack, 90, beloved husband of 71 years to his sweetheart, Mrs. Elizabeth "Ann" Hammack , entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday June 30, 2020.Shurley was a Korean War veteran serving in the 82 Airborne. He was a retired Chemical Technician of 27 years of Olin Chemical Corporations and was a charter...
Joan Boos
Jun 30, 2020
Augusta, GA - Joan Kestlinger Boos passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Joan was predeceased by her husband, Col. Michael A. Boos, US Army (Ret.), and her sons, Michael and David. She is survived by her daughters, Julie Boos (Austin, TX) and Aileen Boos (New Orleans, LA). Joan treasured her life as a career army officer’s wife affording her and...
Whitney L. Bradley
Jun 29, 2020
North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Monday, June 29, 2020, Whitney Leon Bradley, 63. Whitney served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a Shipping Coordinator at U.S. Battery. A faithful member of New Life Church, he was led to create his own street ministry. Whitney was a loyal UGA fan. Family members include his daughters: Sharon Old...
Tiffany N. Thigpen
Jun 29, 2020
Thomson, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, June 29, 2020, Mrs. Tiffany Nicole Thigpen, 29. Family members include her husband: Clay Thigpen; sons: Tomas and Tyler Latislaw; father: Joseph Clavere (Zoe); maternal grandmother: Judy Ramsey; mother-in-law: Elaine Thigpen and numerous other family members. A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Westover Memorial...
James Garner
Jun 28, 2020
James Garner Augusta, GA - Mr. James Edward Garner, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2020. James, or “Jimmy” as his friends and family knew him, was born to Emmett and Emmie Garner of Augusta, GA on March 16th, 1938. He served in the United States Army during the pre-Vietnam era before becoming a...
Curtis Johnson
Jun 27, 2020
Evans, GA – Curtis Johnson, 72, was called by the Lord to his heavenly home on Saturday evening, June 27, 2020. Born in Cuthbert, GA on October 16, 1947, he was the son of Lucius and Mary Harris Johnson, deceased, and brother to Judy J. Virden, deceased. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife: Martha Kobs Johnson; a daughter:...
Oscar H. Hughes Jr.
Jun 27, 2020
Oscar H. Hughes, Jr. Augusta, GA – Oscar Harold Hughes, Jr. entered into rest Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. Mr. Hughes served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from the VA Hospital in 1986. He was a member of Pineview Baptist Church and was active in various church ministries until...
Alvin E. Brown
Jun 26, 2020
Alvin E. Brown, 71, entered into rest Friday, June 26, 2020, survived by his wife Anita Brown of 52 years.
Joseph Wallace Averette, Jr.
Jun 26, 2020
Mr. Joseph Wallace Averette, Jr., 89, of Hephzibah, GA, entered into rest on June 26,2020. Wallace was born in Thomson, GA, on April 15, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Adeline Averette, and two sisters, Annee McGahee and Eugenia Cason. He graduated from Thomson High School in 1949 and shortly thereafter joined the United States...
James "Jim" H. Dillingham
Jun 23, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, James Herbert Dillingham “Jim”, 80. Jim was a loving son, brother, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Jim is survived by his son: James Thomas Dillingham III; daughter: Jennifer Leigh Dillingham; sister: Carolyn Dillingham Smith (Wayne); grandchildren; Anthony, Gavin, Oliver Dillingham, and...
Richard "Dick" Pogue
Jun 23, 2020
Augusta, GA – Dr. Richard (Dick) Pogue, 90, entered into rest on June 22, 2020. Dick was the loving husband of Lucille Pogue. He was the son of Dr. Richard and Frances Pogue and was born in Loma Linda, California, raised in Watertown, Minnesota and has made his home in Augusta since 1969. The funeral mass will be held on...
Clair Ann Gladue
Jun 23, 2020
Augusta, GA – Clair Ann Gladue, 57, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Doctor’s Hospital. Family will receive friends at Thomas Poteet & Son on Friday, June 26, 2020 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. for a visitation/prayer circle. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10:00 A.M., at Westover Memorial Park with Rev....
Judy Spratt
Jun 21, 2020
Judy Spratt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, June 21, 2020, Mrs. Judith “Judy” Dianne Carter Spratt, 74, loving wife of the late MSGT Robert Carl Spratt, USMC (Ret.). Judy was a member of Ekklesia Faith Community, Order of the Eastern Star, and worthy Matron of Worth Chapter 454 (1982-1983). She was a graduate of Worth County High...
Dylan Sandy
Jun 20, 2020
Dylan Sandy Martinez, GA – Dylan Lloyd Sandy, 27, entered into rest Saturday, June 20, 2020. Dylan recently completed his CDL training and was a member of New Life Church. He enjoyed target practice, fishing, hunting, camping, life outdoors, grilling and cooking BBQ but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family. Family members include his parents: Lloyd and...
Bobby Gregory
Jun 20, 2020
Augusta, Ga – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his residence, Mr. Bobby Gene Gregory, loving husband of Mrs. Jeannene Hopkins Gregory. Other family members include his son: Gregg Gregory (Louisa); daughter: LaStarr Poteet (Buzz); grandchildren: Robert and Caroline Gregory, Isabella, Thomas and Lilly Poteet; and brother: Frank Gregory (Nell). Bobby was a native of Swainsboro, GA...
Daniel R Poindexter
Jun 20, 2020
Lincolnton, GA - Dan Poindexter, 61, passed away from a heart attack on June 20, 2020. Dan was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, and lived between Indiana and Florida most his life until moving to Lincolnton in 2012. He met the love of his life, Lou Ann Liers, 20 years ago while living in St. Petersburg and together they bought...
Katherine "Kati" R. Bailey
Jun 16, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Mrs. Katherine R. Bailey, 81, wife of Mr. Thomas C. Bailey. Kati attended The Sanctuary church, she was known to always put others first. A loyal wife, mother and friend who loved her family deeply. Family members in addition to her husband include her children: Joseph Molone (Kay), Dorene...
Ned Pruitt, Sr.
Jun 14, 2020
Ned Pruitt, Sr. Augusta, GA - Jerry Ned Pruitt, Sr., "Big Ned" or " PopPop”, 80, entered into the presence of his Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Ned was born in Duncan, South Carolina on August 9, 1939. He was the oldest child of Benjamin Franklin Pruitt and Helen Gregory Pruitt. He grew up loving his Lord as a...