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

Charles F. DePreker, Jr.

Charles F. DePreker, Jr.

Jul 23, 2018

Charles F. DePreker, Jr. Martinez, GA – Mr. Charles “Chuck” Francis DePreker, Jr., 48, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence. A memorial Mass will be Friday, July 27, 2018 at 12 Noon at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Hull celebrant. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church an...

Elizabeth A. Fleming

Elizabeth A. Fleming

Jul 23, 2018

Elizabeth A. Fleming Augusta, GA – Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Zahn Fleming, 82, loving wife of the late Frank A. Fleming, Sr. entered into rest on Monday, July 23, 2018. In 1936, Betty was born in Union Beach, NJ to Edward and Gertrude Zahn and attended school there and Keyport High School, graduating in 1953. Her love of music inspired her...

Jerry R. Daniels

Jerry R. Daniels

Jul 19, 2018

Jerry R. Daniels Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 19, 2018, Jerry Robin Daniels, 66, husband of Pam P. Daniels. Jerry was a member of Warren Baptist Church for 19 years where he served as leader of the Daniels-Jones Sunday school class. Jerry retired as a manager after 24 years with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. In addition, he...

Kyle Martin

Kyle Martin

Jul 19, 2018

Kyle Martin Augusta, GA – Kyle Isaac Martin, 21, entered into rest Thursday, July 19, 2018. Kyle was a generous, kind young man who loved his family. He especially enjoyed spending time with his cousins, aunts and uncles, and friends. Family members include his uncles and aunts: Janice Turner, William Redd, Jr. (Donna), and Connie Bush (Rodriquez); cousins: Magon Turner,...

Henry David Hammond

Henry David Hammond

Jul 19, 2018

Henry David Hammond Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 19, 2018, Henry David Hammond, 73, loving husband of Linda Starling Hammond. Mr. Hammond was a native of Athens, GA and raised in Atlanta. He was in the US Army during Vietnam and remained very patriotic. After serving his country, Mr. Hammond retired as a field engineer with Bechtel...

John A. Sogge

John A. Sogge

Jul 18, 2018

John Aldon Sogge Augusta, GA – Wednesday, July 18, 2018, John Aldon Sogge, 88, loving husband of 65 years to Lois Ganus Sogge (his angel), went home to be with Jesus. John Sogge was a native of Windom, MN but has lived in Augusta for 68 years. Son of John O. and Anna (Vangen) Sogge. He was 100% Norwegian Viking....

John W. Greenlee

John W. Greenlee

Jul 16, 2018

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest July 16, 2018, US Army Retired Major John W. Greenlee, 73. John W. Greenlee was born to the late George and Lessie Greenlee in Columbus, GA. Maj. Greenlee served twenty years as a Community Health Nurse in the US Army, retiring in Hawaii in 1987. He was a 1968 graduate of Columbia Union College...

David L. Ellis

David L. Ellis

Jul 16, 2018

David L. Ellis Jackson, SC – Entered into rest Monday, July 16, 2018 at the residence, Mr. David L. Ellis, 63, husband of Delilah “Dee” Ellis. Mr. Ellis lived for the last 30 years in the Augusta area but was proud to be a native of Harriman, Tennessee. He retired from International Paper in Augusta in 2010. He was an...

Brenda Reynolds

Brenda Reynolds

Jul 15, 2018

Brenda Reynolds Grovetown, GA – Mrs. Brenda Reynolds, 78, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was the loving wife of Mr. Charles Reynolds. Mrs. Reynolds was a native of Augusta and a member of Trinity Baptist Church Family members, in addition to her husband, include her children: Julie Cadden, Augusta, GA, Michelle Kennedy, Marysville, WA,...

Franceys Watson Mangum

Franceys Watson Mangum

Jul 14, 2018

Franceys Watson Mangum Grovetown, GA – Mrs. Franceys Watson Mangum, 87, passed away July 13, 2018 at University Hospital with her family by her side. Frankye was a long-term member of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for church youth. She was an avid and accomplished golfer. She was formerly President of Boxwood Garden Club...

William E. Cooper

William E. Cooper

Jul 12, 2018

William E. Cooper Augusta, GA - William Earl Cooper (Billy), born May 18, 1962, passed away on July 12, 2018 at the age 56. He will be laid to rest in his childhood home of Augusta, Georgia. His friends and family are gathering to celebrate his life on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Thomas Poteet & Son on Davis Road....

Sara S. Moore

Sara S. Moore

Jul 12, 2018

Sara S. Moore Augusta, GA – Mrs. Sara S. Moore (Nana), 99 years of age, entered into rest Thursday, July 12, 2018. Mrs. Moore was born in Fulton County, GA in 1919 and moved to Whitesburg, GA with her family as a young girl. She was the daughter of the late Ethel McLeod Silvey and Thomas Grady Silvey. She was...

Miriam E. Dollar

Miriam E. Dollar

Jul 10, 2018

Miriam E. Dollar Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 10, 2018, Miriam E. Dollar, 58. Miriam was born in Augusta raised in Martinez and was a graduate of Evans High School Class of 1980. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Martinez. Family members include her mother: Helen New; sister: Joyce Campbell; brother: Gene New (Susan);...

Barbara Anne Downes

Barbara Anne Downes

Jul 10, 2018

Barbara Downes Augusta, GA- Barbara (Babs) Anne Downes passed into rest on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband of over 57 years, Michael M. Downes and a son Michael Jr. (Kimberly and their two children Cade and Reagan), a daughter, Samantha Poehlman (Lee and their children Gavin and Logan) and a sister Dr. Faye Delmore....

Laura M. Benoit

Laura M. Benoit

Jul 10, 2018

Laura M. Benoit Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 10, 2018, Laura M. Benoit, 98. Laura was a loving and devoted mother. She loved to garden, go dancing and travel. Family members include her son: Russell Benoit Sr.; nine grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband: Aime Benoit;...

Patricia J. Thomas

Patricia J. Thomas

Jul 9, 2018

Evans, GA – Mrs. Patricia J. Thomas, 73, entered into rest at her residence on Monday, July 9, 2018 following a brief illness. Mrs. Thomas was a native of Sandersville, GA and a graduate of Georgia Southern University. Patricia resided in Evans for over 40 years where she was a teacher and retired from the Columbia County Board of Education....

Melba Ridlehoover Hoddinott

Melba Ridlehoover Hoddinott

Jul 9, 2018

Melba Ridlehoover Hoddinott Augusta, GA – Mrs. Melba Ridlehoover Hoddinott, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 9, 2018. Melba was born in Hephzibah, on April 19, 1940. She attended Hephzibah High School where she was a star basketball forward and valedictorian of her Class of 1958. While employed by Columbia Nitrogen, Melba received a...

Joyce Idoni

Joyce Idoni

Jul 8, 2018

Joyce Idoni Augusta, GA – Mrs. Joyce K. Idoni, 96, peacefully went to be with her Lord on July 8, 2018. She was the wife of her beloved Joseph P. Idoni, who welcomed her to Heaven. Mrs. Idoni was born in Lamont, Wisconsin and lived in Argyle, Wisconsin until leaving to attend Whitewater College. Soon after marrying, she and Joe...

Mary Jane Saul

Mary Jane Saul

Jul 4, 2018

Mrs. Mary Jane Saul Augusta, GA – Mary Jane Saul, 98, entered into rest Wednesday, July 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband: Mr. Thomas L. Saul, Sr.; son: Dr. Thomas L. Saul, Jr.; parents: Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Glickert; brothers: Mr. James L. Glickert and Lt. Col. Robert Glickert. She is survived by three daughters...

Brenda Long Jackson

Brenda Long Jackson

Jul 3, 2018

Brenda Long Jackson Augusta, GA – Brenda Long Jackson, 76, formerly of Augusta, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2018 at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, FL. Brenda was known for her love of family, her strength, her generosity and compassion because of the strong relationship she had with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She created friendships that...

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