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

Suzanne Allen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...