Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

William Ches "Skip" Smith IV

William Ches "Skip" Smith IV

Jun 11, 2018

William Ches “Skip” Smith IV William Ches “Skip” Smith IV, aged 69 of Augusta, died Monday, June 11, 2018 at University Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018 at The Church of the Holy Comforter, 473 Fury’s Ferry Road, Martinez, Georgia at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Doctor Cynthia Taylor will officiate. Interment will occur...

Peggy Ann McCorkle

Peggy Ann McCorkle

Jun 9, 2018

Peggy Ann McCorkle Evans, GA- Mrs. Peggy Ann Wilson McCorkle passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 after an extended illness. She was born August 1, 1934 in Westminster, SC. She is survived by her son, Mike (Pam) McCorkle, daughter, Janet (Steve) Marlowe, and grandchildren, Megan Ashley Crow (Brian) of Asheville, NC, Jered Wells McCorkle of Austin, TX, Caleb Mathews Stovall...

Carolyn P. Pratt

Carolyn P. Pratt

Jun 8, 2018

Carolyn P. Pratt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 8, 2018, Carolyn Plunkett Pratt, 91, loving wife of over seventy years to Hugh Kenneth Pratt. Mrs. Pratt was a native of Porterdale, GA, a graduate of Georgia State College, and a former president of the Augusta Junior Women’s Club. She served as secretary of both the Columbia County...

Jeanne C. Tobin

Jeanne C. Tobin

Jun 6, 2018

Jeanne C. Tobin Evans, Ga - Mrs. Jeanne Colley Tobin, of Evans, entered into rest on, Wednesday June 6, 2018. She was happily married to John Tobin, Jr. for 51 years until his passing in 1997. Jeanne was a native of Barrington, Rhode Island. After serving in the Navy during WWII, she dedicated her life to her family & home....

Gay Spires Coursey

Gay Spires Coursey

Jun 4, 2018

Gay Spires Coursey Aiken, SC – Entered into rest Monday, June 4, 2018, Mrs. Gay Spires Coursey, 92. Mrs. Coursey was born in Augusta, GA and worked at Sears for 22 years. Family members include her daughter: Barbara Hanley (Jack); sons: Michael Coursey (Nancy), Joseph Coursey (Kathy), and Barry Coursey (Byron). She also had 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren....

Sherrie Ann Blair

Sherrie Ann Blair

Jun 4, 2018

Sherrie Ann Blair Aiken, SC – Entered into rest Monday, June 4, 2018, Sheryl Ann Blair, 60, wife of Wayne Blair. Sherrie Ann Blair was a 1976 graduate of Butler High School, earned her LPN and worked at the Medical College of Georgia and University Hospital. She attended Old Union Baptist Church, she was a very good caregiver and she...

Lorraine F. Thaler

Lorraine F. Thaler

Jun 4, 2018

Lorraine F. Thaler Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 4, 2018, Mrs. Lorraine F. Thaler, 82, loving wife of 62 years to George D. Thaler. Lorraine was a native of Tyndall, SD, and moved to Augusta in 1965 where she raised her family. She is preceded in death by her parents: Helen and William Pravecek, her sisters: Irene...

Mrs. Sudie Lea O'Connor

Mrs. Sudie Lea O'Connor

Jun 3, 2018

Mrs. Sudie Lea O’Connor Augusta, GA – Sudie Lea O’Connor entered into rest June 3, 2018. She was born on May 16, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama to William and Dorothy McWhite. Sudie spent her early years in Southern Alabama, graduating from Fairhope High School. Her first professional arts career was in music which continued to be a strong force in...

Merle Bishop

Merle Bishop

Jun 3, 2018

Merle Bishop Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 3, 2018, Mrs. Merle Bishop, 82. Mrs. Bishop enjoyed participating in church activities and was a proud military wife. She worked in the medical field and was a Red Cross Volunteer. Mrs. Bishop loved the beach, poetry and cooking. She and her companion enjoyed traveling in their motor home. All...

Gary Lou Vahrenwald

Gary Lou Vahrenwald

May 31, 2018

Gary Lou Vahrenwald Augusta, GA – Gary Lou Vahrenwald passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, May 31, 2018, Gary Lou Vahrenwald, 75, husband of Lillian Hui. Gary was born in 1943 in Canton, Ohio to parents, Albert and Mary (Sallo) Vahrenwald. He graduated from Byesville High School and joined the U.S. Army. While in the military he moved...

Sandra Cromer Grooms

Sandra Cromer Grooms

May 31, 2018

Sandra Cromer Grooms Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 31, 2018, Mrs. Sandra Cromer Grooms, 55, loving wife of Ralph Randle Grooms for 34 years. Mrs. Grooms was retired from Associated Paper in Augusta, GA A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Pastor...

Mary Frances Moore

Mary Frances Moore

May 30, 2018

Mary Frances Moore Augusta, GA – Mrs. Frances Moore, 88, entered into rest Wednesday, May 30, 2018. She was a native of Augusta, Ga and a resident of Washington Commons of Evans, Ga. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband: John P. Moore and parents: Billie and Carl Durden, Sr. She is survived by her brother: Carl Durden,...

J. Kenneth McDonald, Sr. MD

J. Kenneth McDonald, Sr. MD

May 30, 2018

J. Kenneth McDonald, Sr., MD Evans, GA – J. Kenneth McDonald, Sr., MD, 86, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. McDonald (Elizabeth) and his brother: Robert H. McDonald, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 64 years: May Merry...

Jean Wilson Kirby

Jean Wilson Kirby

May 29, 2018

Mrs. Jean Wilson Kirby, of Bransford Road, Augusta, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 after a courageous fight against cancer. Mrs. Kirby was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY in 1939 to Manhattan lawyer Peter Wynn Wilson and Agnes Milton Wilson. The eldest of three tightly-bonded sisters, she grew up in Rockville Centre, NY. She was Outstanding Girl...

Joseph Olivero, Jr.

Joseph Olivero, Jr.

May 26, 2018

Joseph Olivero Aiken, SC – Joseph Olivero, Jr. entered into rest on Saturday, May 28, 2018 in Aiken, South Carolina. Joseph was born to the late Joseph J. Olivero, Sr. and Aracelia Fernandez Olivero on January 15, 1932, in Catano, Puerto Rico. At the age of three, he and his family moved to Brooklyn, New York. He married Bobbie H....

Marian Kitchens

Marian Kitchens

May 25, 2018

Mrs. Marian Ann Kitchens Augusta, GA – Went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 25, 2018, Mrs. Marian Kitchens, 69, loving wife of 52 years to Jerry D. Kitchens. Marian lived most of her life in Augusta, Ga. She was a retired beautician and she was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Before getting sick, Marian was part of...

William C. Holt

William C. Holt

May 22, 2018

William C. Holt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, William C. Holt, 80, beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (Johnston) Holt. Mr. Holt was born in Macon, Ga. to the late Mattie (Campbell) Holt and Ernest Lee Holt. After attending Mercer University for 2 years, he graduated and received...

Caden Hale

Caden Hale

May 21, 2018

Caden Hale Caden Hale precious baby boy of Meghan Hale was born into the arms of the angels on May 21st, 2018 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. He weighed 5.4 ounces and was 8 inches long. Although Caden never spent time with us on this earth he was very loved. He is survived by his mother Meghan Hale, grandmother...

Sharon Cyran

Sharon Cyran

May 18, 2018

Sharon Cyran Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 18, 2018, Mrs. Sharon Clift Cyran, 67, loving wife of Fredrick A. Cyran. Mrs. Cyran was a native of Glen Burie, Maryland. She was the Chief Financial Officer and Certified Public Accountant for 17 years at Tippary Sales. She began her career with Arthur Andersen Global Accounting Firm. She was...

Beverly Ussery

Beverly Ussery

May 18, 2018

Beverly Ussery Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 18, 2018, Mrs. Beverly “Bev” Gaither Ussery, 82, loving wife of the late Wendell O. Ussery. Mrs. Ussery was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church where she was a faithful choir member and participated in mission trips. She was also a member of the Augusta Garden...

Share by: