Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Polly Griner
Dec 10, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, December 10, 2019, Polly Tye Griner, 89, beloved wife of the late Richard Donald Griner Sr. Polly was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She will be deeply missed. Polly is survived by her sons: Richard Griner (Jenna) and Bob Griner (Jennifer); grandchildren: Abigail Griner, Benjamin Griner, Tyler Griner, and Cooper...
Sandra Peters
Dec 8, 2019
Augusta, GA – Sandra Elaine Peters, 73, entered into rest Sunday, December 8, 2019. Family members include her brothers, Ray C. Peters, Jr. (Kim) and Randy Peters (June). She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Evelyn Peters. A graveside service will be Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Greg Porterfield...
Marie Henriette Tank
Dec 7, 2019
Marie Henriette Schweitzer Tank of Augusta, GA, formerly of Metz, France, peacefully entered into rest on December 07, 2019 in University Hospital of Augusta, GA. Born on May 16, 1925 in France. She was predeceased by her parents, Melanie Josephine and Pierre Joseph of France, her siblings, Yvonne, Pierre, Marie-Louise, and Antoine, all of France, and her late husband of...
Barbara McKettrick
Dec 6, 2019
Barbara McKettrick Augusta, GA – Mrs. Barbara Broadwater McKettrick, 83, entered into rest Friday, December 6, 2019. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Augusta and a member of St. James United Methodist Church. She retired from Georgia Natural Gas and enjoyed shopping and working in her yard. Barbara was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family....
Sheila Vaughan Schmitz
Dec 5, 2019
Atlanta, Ga – Entered into rest Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Atlanta, Ga, Ms. Sheila Vaughan Schmitz, age 79. Sheila was a native and longtime resident of Augusta. She attended Sacred Heart, Mount St. Joseph and graduated from Aquinas in 1958. Following high school, she became a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines for thirteen years. She was married and lived...
Jean Bennett Raburn
Dec 5, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, December 5, 2019, Jean Bennett Raburn, 86, wife of Robert Lee Raburn. In addition to her husband of 52 years, Jean is survived by her daughters: Kathie M. Davis, Patti M. Dix-Wimpy (David), and Paula M. Gay (James); grandchildren: Richard Dix (Bethany), Trey Dix, James Gay Jr. (Rebecca), Robert Gay (Jessie), Brittany D....
Daniel Boynton Silliman
Dec 5, 2019
Augusta, GA -Daniel B. Silliman, 90 years old, of Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest December 5, 2019 at his home. Dan was born February 17, 1929 to Sherwood and Lois Silliman in East Orange, New Jersey, the oldest of two children. He graduated from Choate School and Union College. After serving in the New York Air National Guard during the...
Rebecca Elizabeth Bleakley
Dec 2, 2019
REBECCA BLEAKLEY Atlanta, GA – Rebecca Elizabeth Bleakley, 35, entered into rest Monday, December 2, 2019. Family members include: her mother, Mary Helen Bleakley; uncles, Charles Chesser Bleakley (Martha Ann) and Arthur Bleakley, Jr.; aunt, Julia Emily Henninger (Edward); and godmother, Ann Helen Berrigan. A family rosary will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Thomas...
Lisa Bush
Nov 29, 2019
Lisa Bush Augusta, Georgia. Born on February 28th, 1969, at Fort Ord, California, near Monterey; Lisa Elaine Bush moved with her parents to Georgia as an infant. She graduated from Westside High School and attended Georgia College in Milledgeville, Gordon College in Barnesville and Augusta College. She worked as a real estate closing secretary for her father, attorney Roy Tritt,...
Mr. John M. "Johnny" Craig
Nov 25, 2019
Entered into rest Monday, November 25, 2019 at his residence, Mr. John M. “Johnny” Craig, 64, loving husband of Mrs. Candace C. Craig. He was the son of the late John “Jack” and Mary Nell Craig. In addition to his wife, family includes his: son: John Anthony “Jack” Craig; daughter: Marlow Ann “Missy” Hogue (Larry); sister in law: AnnToni Christian;...
Carroll Phillip Johnson
Nov 23, 2019
Carroll Phillip Johnson Augusta, GA – Mr. Carroll Phillip Johnson entered into the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, November 23, 2019. Mr. Johnson attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and served in the National Guard. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and playing golf. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and one of...
Edith Elaine Moore
Nov 22, 2019
Edith Elaine Moore Augusta, GA – Edith Elaine Moore, 73, entered into rest Friday, November 22, 2019. Elaine was a member of West Town Community Church and attended Bible Study at Broad Street Ministry. She was a Florida girl at heart who loved lounging on the beach, reading, crafting, gardening and hunting for treasures at the thrift store. Elaine’s unending...
Dorothy Wallace
Nov 20, 2019
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Mildred McKeown Wallace went from a rich and rewarding earthly existence for 92 years to an eternal life in Heaven on November 20, 2019, at Augusta University Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Earleen Cox & husband William Michael (Mike) Cox, her other daughter, Patricia (Patsy) Dianne Wallace, and her nieces...
Karen Rita Elizabeth (Pollari) Simpson
Nov 19, 2019
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Karen Rita Elizabeth (Pollari) Simpson, 79, preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald Milton Simpson 79. They were both blessed and fortunate to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary just prior to his passing in 2018. Mrs. Simpson entered into rest on November 19th at home in a loving environment. Born in Superior, Wisconsin, (of Finnish...
Taki Peter Kalcos Sr.
Nov 19, 2019
TAKI PETER KALCOS, SR. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 19, 2019, Taki Peter Kalcos, Sr., 94, loving husband of Elsie Bunkley Kalcos. In addition to his wife, family members include: daughters, Maria McGarity (Keith) and Cathy Crowe; son, Peter Kalcos, Jr. (Debbie); sister, Maria Kalcos; brother, Efthimios “Jimmy” Kalcos; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A Graveside...
Charles McGowan
Nov 19, 2019
Augusta, GA – Charles Lee McGowan, 74, the beloved husband of 49 years to Karen Faith Dismuke McGowan, entered into rest Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Immediate family members include his sons: Paul Christopher (Suzanne) and Nathaniel Mark (Sharon) McGowan & Grandson, Nolan Parker McGowan. Born in Twin City, GA to parents: Omer Sam and Ollie Christine (Sutton) McGowan; siblings include...
Frances Harris
Nov 14, 2019
Frances Harris Augusta, GA – Frances Caroline Brown Harris, 97, entered into rest Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was born June 5, 1922 to the late Gassie R. Brown and Agnes Pearre Brown. She retired as a Secretary from the Richmond County Board of Education. Frances will be greatly missed by her family and friends who knew her to be...
Michelle Robinson Busbee
Nov 12, 2019
Belvedere, SC – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 12, 2019, Mrs. Michelle Robinson Busbee, 51, loving wife of James “Jim Bob” Busbee, Jr. Michelle loved helping people, loved to do crafts, and going to the beach. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In addition to her husband, family members include: sisters: Vickie Walker (Sonny), Teresa King...
James "Jimmy" Long
Nov 12, 2019
James “Jimmy” Long Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Mr. James Howard “Jimmy” Long, husband of Faye Chastain Long. He was predeceased by his parents, James Harris Long and Vera Virginia Vance Long, and brothers Charles and David Long. Other family members include his daughter: Emily Long Chapa...
William Thomas Edwards
Nov 12, 2019
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Doctors Hospital, Mr. William Thomas Edwards (Tommy Edwards, a.k.a. "Wild Thang"), 94, of McDowell Street, Augusta, loving husband of Maria Luz Edwards. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 12:00 P.M. in the Thomas Poteet & Son Chapel with Minister Chuck Courtenay officiating. Interment will...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
