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

Cargill Hermanso Alleyne

Cargill Hermanso Alleyne

Apr 26, 2018

Cargill Hermanso Alleyne, age 83, originally from Georgetown, Guyana, was called to rest on Thursday April 26th, 2018 at his home in Evans, GA surrounded by his loving family. Cargill Alleyne, Sr. was a dedicated educator who obtained a Masters of Economics at University of Bangor, Wales. He was the chief economist at the Bank of Guyana for several years...

Robert F. "Bobby" Powell

Robert F. "Bobby" Powell

Apr 26, 2018

Martinez, GA - Entered into rest Thursday, April 26, 2018, Robert F. “Bobby” Powell, 83, loving husband of 65 years to Hilda Reece Powell. He was the son of the late Starling E. Powell, Sr. and Emmie R. Powell Mills. Bobby was an avid hunter and fisherman. He took many fishing trips to Lake Baccarac in Mexico and loved to...

William H. "Billy" Griffin Jr.

William H. "Billy" Griffin Jr.

Apr 26, 2018

William H. “Billy” Griffin, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest at his residence on Thursday, April 26, 2018, William H. Griffin, Jr., 69, loving husband of Janice S. Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a fan of the UGA Bulldogs. Mr. Griffin also loved the water, fishing, and served as a lifeguard...

Dana Ann Shields

Dana Ann Shields

Apr 23, 2018

Dana Ann Shields Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 23, 2018, Dana Shields, age 54. Dana was one of God’s special children and her family is blessed for her life. She loved music and especially her stuffed animals. Family members include her mother: Joyce C. Shields and father: The late Billy H. Shields; brothers: Billy Shields (Kim) of...

Chacko V. Thomas

Chacko V. Thomas

Apr 18, 2018

Chacko V. Thomas February 28, 1937 April 18, 2018 Memorial Service Saturday, April 21, 2018 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Chapel Very Rev. Fr. Mathew Thomas Edathara, Vicar of St. Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Church, Augusta, GA Officiating Family includes his wife: Saly Thomas; and Siblings: V. T. Achenkunju, Dr. V. T. Alexander, Thomas Mathew, Tom...

Sally Blank

Sally Blank

Apr 18, 2018

Sally Blank Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 18, 2018, Sally Blank, 95, wife of the late Mr. Charles Blank. Mrs. Blank was a member of Adas Yeshuran Synagogue for many years and also served as president of the sisterhood. She was also a member of Congregation Children-Israel for many years. She never knew a stranger and was...

Judith A. Griffith

Judith A. Griffith

Apr 15, 2018

Judith Arlene Griffith (Judy) Augusta, Georgia – Judith A. Griffith (Judy), 71 years old, died after a long illness Sunday April 15, 2018, at Lake Crossing Health Facility in Appling, Georgia. She was born December 18, 1946, in Valdosta Georgia to Clarence and Ebenethia Corbin Griffith. She was the granddaughter of Mamie L. Corbin. She was predeceased by her parents...

Frances C. Conlon

Frances C. Conlon

Apr 14, 2018

Frances C. Conlon Augusta GA- Frances Costa Conlon, 90, entered into rest April 14, 2018. Mrs. Conlon was preceded in death by her husband, William Owens Conlon and sister, Theresa Costa Kearns. The family will receive friends Monday, April 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. A Georgia native, Mrs. Conlon was born in Athens on August 31,...

Patricia Jane Gray

Patricia Jane Gray

Apr 10, 2018

Patricia Jane Gray Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 90, loving wife of the late Robert B. Gray. Mrs. Gray was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1927 and lived most of her life in Kansas City, Missouri where she raised her family and worked as a nurse at Research Hospital. Mrs. Gray was a wife to...

Maebelle B. Redd

Maebelle B. Redd

Apr 10, 2018

Maebelle B. Redd Augusta, GA – Maebelle Baker Redd, beloved wife of 70 years to the late Jesse Carl Redd, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. She was a beautiful Christian woman, who was a true and gracious lady. She celebrated her 99th birthday this past weekend with family, friends and her...

Albert McCoy Shaw

Albert McCoy Shaw

Apr 10, 2018

Albert McCoy Shaw Martinez, GA – Albert McCoy Shaw, 94 died on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born on January 21, 1924 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina to Nanny Cleaton Shaw and John Albert Shaw. He was a WWII veteran and one of “The Greatest Generation”. He was a district manager with Exxon Corporation for 32...

Richard Fegan

Richard Fegan

Apr 9, 2018

Richard Fegan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 9, 2018, Mr. Richard H. Fegan, 71, loving husband to Mrs. Sarah Brown Fegan. Mr. Fegan was a native of Waltham, MA but has lived in Augusta for 30 years. He was self-employed as a mechanic. He was a loving husband and father, and he will be dearly missed by...

Joan Kettles Wanner

Joan Kettles Wanner

Apr 9, 2018

JOAN KETTLES WANNER Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 9, 2018, Joan Kettles Wanner, 89, wife of 61 years to the late Donald F. Wanner, Jr. She was born in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from the National College of Education in Evanston, IL with a BA in Education. She taught first grade in Indiana for several years. Joan...

E. Birnie Florie

E. Birnie Florie

Apr 8, 2018

Birnie Florie Augusta, GA – In God’s perfect ending to a true love story, Edward Birnied Florie Jr. entered eternal rest on Sunday April 8, just two short days following the death of his beloved wife of 45 years, Beth, who was his everything. The day would also have been the 107th birthday of his late mother. Birnie was a...

Marvin Larry Waddell

Marvin Larry Waddell

Apr 7, 2018

Marvin Larry Waddell Martinez, GA- Marvin Larry Waddell, 74, of Martinez, GA passed away April 7, 2018, at his home after a battle with lung cancer. A native of Greer, SC, he is preceded in death by his parents Marvin Dennis Waddell and Della Coley Waddell, and siblings David Waddell, Sarah Waddell Wingo and Antonia Waddell Dillard. Marvin, a Tool...

Dutch Ann Jackson-Carr

Dutch Ann Jackson-Carr

Apr 6, 2018

Dutch Ann Jackson-Carr Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, April 6, 2018, under the care of Hospice in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Jackson-Carr was a native of Columbia, SC but lived in Jacksonville, FL for several years. Dutch Ann was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and GG. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and they were what kept...

Frankie Dunevent

Frankie Dunevent

Apr 6, 2018

Frankie Dunevent Evans, GA – Entered into rest Friday, April 06, 2018, Frankie Usry Dunevent, 74, loving wife to Richard M. Dunevent. Mrs. Dunevent taught at Bayvale Elementary School in Richmond County for 33 years. Family members, in addition to her husband include her daughter: Kim D. Spires (Joe); son: Jason R. Dunevent (Denise); grandchildren: Jessica Spires, Riley Dunevent, Landon...

Beth Florie

Beth Florie

Apr 6, 2018

Beth Florie ARRANGEMENTS FOR BETH FLORIE HAVE BEEN CHANGED AS LISTED BELOW, DUE TO THE PASSING OF HER HUSBAND BIRNIE FLORIE. Augusta, GA – Beth Florie, 64, loving wife of Edward “Birnie” Florie, entered into rest Friday, April 6, 2018, following a decade long battle with a degenerative neurological condition. Mrs. Florie was a native of Augusta and moved to...

Jay Kennedy

Jay Kennedy

Apr 5, 2018

Jay Kennedy Augusta, GA – Jack Bonds “Jay” Kennedy, Jr., 53, beloved husband of Kristin Hicks Kennedy, departed this earthly life and entered into his heavenly home on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at University Hospital. He was born on August 4, 1964 in Augusta, Georgia to Annette and Jack Kennedy. Jay was a member of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, a...

Mary Frances Richards

Mary Frances Richards

Apr 5, 2018

Mary Frances Richards Augusta, GA – Mrs. Mary Frances Richards entered into rest Thursday, April 5, 2018, loving wife of the late Mr. Robert Leslie “Bob” Richards, Sr. Upon graduating from Coker College with a Business Education degree she taught at Butler High School the first year it opened. Her hobbies included reading, gardening and most importantly spending time with...

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