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

John Stephen Douglas

John Stephen Douglas

May 26, 2019

John Stephen Douglas, born March 30, 1956, entered into rest on Sunday, May 26, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of Margaret McLaughlin Douglas and the late John H. Douglas. Other surviving family members include a sister, Debbie Douglas Hudson; brothers, Daniel (Ann), Michael, Patrick (Maggie), Brian (Catherine), Terence ( Beth); 19 nieces and...

Jim Wall

Jim Wall

May 25, 2019

Jim Wall Augusta, GA – James “Jim” Barnard Wall, age 70, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Cashiers, NC. Jim was born on February 7, 1949, in Madison, GA to Henry and Louise (Barnard) Wall. He graduated valedictorian of his high school class and enrolled at the University of Georgia, where he served as...

Thelma Nunziato

Thelma Nunziato

May 25, 2019

Augusta, GA – Entered into the arms of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 25, 2019, Mrs. Thelma I. Nunziato, 81, loving wife to the late Anthony “Tony” P. Nunziato, beloved mother and grandmother to her family members. Thelma’s parents emigrated from Norway during the early 20th century making her a 1st generation Norwegian-American. She was born...

Norman Nicholson

Norman Nicholson

May 25, 2019

Norman Nicholson Augusta, GA – Mr. C. Norman Nicholson, 84, loving husband of 50 years to Meredith Smith Nicholson, entered into rest Saturday, May 25, 2019. Mr. Nicholson was a member of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon, elder, Clerk of session and choir member. Choral Music was important to him and he shared his talents locally,...

Mrs. Heidi Lee Harrell Johnson

Mrs. Heidi Lee Harrell Johnson

May 23, 2019

HEIDI LEE HARRELL JOHNSON Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 23, 2019, Heidi Lee Harrell Johnson, 63, loving wife of the late Richard Johnson. Heidi was born in Memphis, TN on May 15, 1956. Her career focused on accounting but she was retired at the time of her death. Heidi loved crafting in wood and quilting. But her...

Mr. James D. Fowler

Mr. James D. Fowler

May 22, 2019

JAMES FOWLER NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: James D. Fowler entered into rest May 22, 2019. Mr. Fowler was a native of Pickens, South Carolina. He proudly served his Country in the U.S. Marine Corps. A small memorial service will be held with family and friends at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens, South Carolina at 11:00am on May 31, 2019. Mr. Fowler...

Mr. Bobby Lee Vest

Mr. Bobby Lee Vest

May 19, 2019

BOBBY LEE VEST Martinez, GA – Mr. Bobby Lee Vest, 66, died peacefully at home in Martinez, Georgia on May 19, 2019. He was born on January 16, 1953 to Catherine Peters Vest and Edward Thomas Vest. Bobby is survived by his wife and soul mate of 38 years, Suzanne Schoen Vest; sister Pamela Vest Burgering (Dave) of Coral Gables,...

Charles Robert (Bob) Michael

Charles Robert (Bob) Michael

May 18, 2019

Charles Robert (Bob) Michael Evans, GA - Charles Robert Michael received God's gift of eternal life May 18, 2019. Born May 22, 1934, the Pennsylvania native was a loving husband of 47 years to Mary Jo Michael. He was the son of the late Myrtle Miller Michael and Charles E. Michael of Atglen, PA. Mr. Michael studied engineering at Wyomissing...

Bobby Riddle

Bobby Riddle

May 18, 2019

Bobby Riddle Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 18, 2019, Mr. Bobby L. Riddle, loving husband of 62 years to Peggy P. Riddle. Mr. Riddle was a native of Sanford, NC having moved to Augusta in 1954 while serving in the United States Army. He retired from Civil Service with the Army Reserve Center after 34 years of...

Kevin Jerome Flaherty

Kevin Jerome Flaherty

May 16, 2019

Kevin Jerome Flaherty 1958-2019 Combat Medic/ Army Nurse/ Activist Augusta, GA - Kevin became one with his creator and Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He leaves behind his devoted loving wife Kathleen Finley Flaherty of Barnwell, SC, his children Erin Larsen (Summerville, SC) Patrick Flaherty (Sumter, SC) and Kayla Flaherty (Atlanta, GA), and his grandsons Liam, Finnian,...

Rudell Smith

Rudell Smith

May 15, 2019

Rudell Smith Augusta, GA – Rudell Robinson Smith, 93, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at her home in Augusta. Mrs. Smith was the beloved wife of the late James Calvin Smith, their marriage of sixty-six years a testament to their children and grandchildren of the value of commitment. She was born in Shawmut, Alabama, the second of seven children...

Norma Hudson Napier

Norma Hudson Napier

May 12, 2019

Augusta, GA – Norma Hudson Napier entered into rest Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Frank Napier. Norma was born in Augusta, GA in March of 1926 to the late W. Pope and Edith T. Hudson. She graduated from Tubman High School, attended Augusta Jr. College and Hurst...

Dr. Christian C. Lyngby

Dr. Christian C. Lyngby

May 10, 2019

Dr. Christian C. Lyngby Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 10, 2019, Dr. Christian C. Lyngby, 92, loving husband of 70 years to Constance Mae Lyngby. Dr. Lyngby was born in Chicago, Illinois on 1-8-27 to his parents, Christian Nils Lyngby and Genevieve Hamilton Campbell. He graduated from Hirsch High School and served in the United States Air...

Mrs. Jane Barrett Hull

Mrs. Jane Barrett Hull

May 9, 2019

Jane Barrett Hull Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 9, 2019, Mrs. Jane Barrett Hull. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mr. William Augustus Trotter, Jr. and her second husband, Mr. Stewart Phinizy Hull. Mrs. Hull was born in Augusta, GA on May 11, 1925 to James Tobin Barrett and Annette Harber Barrett. She is...

LaNelle Baxter

LaNelle Baxter

May 9, 2019

Augusta, GA – LaNelle B. Baxter age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at her home. She was born in Winona, MS in 1925 to the late Olivia Hunger Blackston and Lafayette Alwin (Sport) Blackston. She was married for 53 years to her longtime love, James A. Baxter, who preceded her in death. Her brother, LA Blackston,...

Mr. James Darrell Sizemore

Mr. James Darrell Sizemore

May 8, 2019

Augusta, GA – James “Darrell” Sizemore, 70, entered the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife, Angela Hundley Sizemore; mother-in-law, Barbara Young Hundley; brothers-in-law, Andrew Hundley and Wyatt Windham; and grandsons, Harper and Brian Parks. Born in the hills of Kentucky, Darrell enjoyed a rich, exciting life. Following his service to...

Bobbye V Gaines

Bobbye V Gaines

May 6, 2019

Augusta, GA – Bobbye Virginia Gaines, 74, began her eternal life with Christ on May 6, 2019. She fought a decades-long battle with chronic illnesses. Though hospital stays were numerous, Bobbye’s courage never waned. Her love of life and humor touched the lives of all who knew her. Her family and friends feel privileged to have been chosen to support...

Mrs. Betty Jo Jackson McLeod

Mrs. Betty Jo Jackson McLeod

May 6, 2019

BETTY JO JACKSON MCLEOD Evans, GA – Entered into rest Monday, May 6, 2019, 87, Betty Jo Jackson McLeod. Family members include: her children: Crawford James Jackson; Yvonne Jackson Thompson (Hiram); and the late Wanda Ann Jackson; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband James E. Jackson, her second husband Richard McLeod and...

Rev. Lawrence A. Garvey

Rev. Lawrence A. Garvey

May 6, 2019

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, May 6, 2019, The Reverend Lawrence A. Garvey, husband of 55 years to Donna Garvey. Reverend Garvey was born to Lawrence and Lorraine Carrigan Garvey in Jamaica, New York City. He lived in Brooklyn, New York for the first 37 years of his life. In 1963, while a graduate student at the University...

Rosa Mae Ward

Rosa Mae Ward

May 4, 2019

Rosa Mae Ward Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 4, 2019, Mrs. Rosa Mae Ward, 81, loving wife of Clifford W. Ward, Sr. Mrs. Ward was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a reclaim operator with Kimberly- Clark. Family members, in addition to her husband, include her son: Clifford W. Ward, Jr. (Kathy); daughter: Susan Smith; grandchildren:...

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