Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Edward James O'Rourke
Mar 17, 2018
Edward O’Rourke Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, March 17, 2018, Mr. Edward James O’Rourke, 92, loving husband to Josephine F. O’Rourke. Mr. O’Rourke was a native of Missouri Valley, Iowa but has lived in Augusta since 1958. He retired as a chemist from DuPont and he was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Family...
Madeline Purington
Mar 17, 2018
Madeline Purington Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, March 17, 2018, Mrs. Madeline Purington, 88, loving wife of seventy years to Charles Purington. Family members, in addition to her husband include children: Diana Cushing (Alan) of Columbia, SC, Paulette Paisley (Peter) of Eliot Maine, Steven Purington of Rock Sound, Bahamas; grandchildren: Steven Kelleher (Samantha), Charles Kelleher (Tracey), Brenda Starnes...
Davenport S. Bruker
Mar 16, 2018
Davenport S. Bruker Retired Insurance Agent AUGUSTA, GA—Davenport Sanford Bruker, 67, husband of Karen Wilson Bruker entered into rest Friday, March 16, 2018. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Cason Bruker, he graduated from the Academy of Richmond County and the University of Georgia where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Masters of Art....
Lucien D. Lindsey
Mar 14, 2018
Entered into rest Wednesday, March14th, The Right Reverend Lucien D. Lindsey, Jr, (80), husband of Jeanne Lindsey for 56 years. Family members include: Gregory Lindsey (Michelle Molen), Mary Lindsey Painter (Samuel Painter), Michael Lindsey (Dianna Ringel) and John Lindsey (Devon Ensor). Grandchildren by Gregory: Ashley Lindsey Marsh (Christopher Marsh), Thomas, Keisha, Shaun, Haley, and Faith Lindsey; Grandchildren by Mary: Lindsey,...
Mary Agnes Roberts
Mar 14, 2018
Mary Agnes Roberts Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 14, 2018, Mrs. Mary Agnes Roberts, 94. Mrs. Roberts served as a nurse in the Navel Cadet Corp at St. Albans Hospital in New York during WWII. She was Director of the Emergency Room and Plaster Room at University Hospital prior to being the Director of Admissions at the...
Wilhelmine W. McCombs
Mar 14, 2018
Wilhelmine “Helma” W. McCombs Augusta, GA – Mrs. Wilhelmine “Helma” W. McCombs, 81, beloved wife of the late Leo L. McCombs, entered into rest Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. McCombs was a native of Augsburg, Germany. It was there that she met her husband of 43 years. As an Army wife for 20 years, she and her...
Willie Mae Faulkner
Mar 12, 2018
Willie Mae Faulkner Augusta, GA – Willie Mae Faulkner, 91, loving wife of Irvine R. Faulkner, Jr., for 73 years, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018. Mrs. Faulkner was born in Cayce, SC, the oldest sibling of three brothers and one sister. She retired with 20 years of service from Georgia Railroad Banking Company. Mrs. Faulkner was a longtime...
Sandra Minick
Mar 12, 2018
Sandra Minick Augusta, GA – Entered into rest in Choctaw, OK on Monday, March 12, 2018, Sandra Quick Minick, 67. Mrs. Minick was a resident of Augusta a graduate of Augusta College and a Registered Nurse. Family members include her son: Jay Minick; grandchildren: Taylor Peel, Addison Damm, Jake Minick, Malary Damm, and Henry Minick. She was preceded in death...
James Alan Richardson Sr
Mar 10, 2018
JAMES ALAN RICHARDSON SR Augusta, GA - U.S. Army 1SG (Ret.) James Alan Richardson Sr. passed away peacefully, on Saturday, March 10, 2018. A memorial service will be held at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Day Chapel at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 16, 2018. Interment will occur at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia at a later date....
Davis Blackston
Mar 9, 2018
Davis Blackston Walter "Davis" Blackston, III, 73, of Thomson, GA, loving husband of Linda Jamison Blackston for 52 1/2 years, entered into rest on Friday, March 9, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. He was born in Charleston, SC in 1945 to the late Vera S. Blackston and Walter D. Blackston, Jr. Family members in addition to his wife, include...
Dorothy "Dot" McNair
Mar 9, 2018
Dorothy “Dot” McNair Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, March 09, 2018, Mrs. Dorothy Mae Ellis McNair, 98. Mrs. McNair was born in Augusta. Her first job was at Woolworths. She also worked at Camp Gordon and Sears & Roebuck. Mrs. McNair was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Family members include daughters: Carolyn Stratton of Grovetown, Pam Westbrook...
Maj Green Williams US Army (Ret)
Mar 8, 2018
Maj. Green B. Williams, Jr. US Army (Ret) Augusta, GA – Major Green B. Williams, Jr., a native of Rome, GA, loving husband of Anita Jean Williams, reported for his last change of duty on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Green served in the Navy and Army for a total of 20 years. He then spent 22 years working at Savannah...
Betty M. Fleming
Mar 8, 2018
Betty M. Fleming Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, March 8, 2018, Mrs. Elizabeth Lovejoy Fleming, 74. Betty was born in Hanover, MA and was a resident of Augusta for 38 years. She was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Betty enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. Family members include her sons:...
Lowell Andrew Forbes
Mar 6, 2018
Lowell Andrew Forbes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Mr. Lowell Andrew Forbes, 78, loving husband to Ruth Reid Forbes. Mr. Forbes was a believer in Jesus Christ and we are assured he rests in the arms of His Savior. He retired from the Veteran’s Administration Hospital as a Physician’s Assistant after serving the veterans for...
Martha H. Hardy
Mar 5, 2018
Martha H. Hardy Augusta, GA – Martha Haddlesay Hardy, 94, wife of the late Oscar K. Hardy entered into rest Monday, March 5, 2018. Born in Atlanta, GA, Martha moved to Augusta at age two. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. A graduate of Tubman High School, Martha became a bookkeeper for several plumbing and heating contractors,...
Jack H. Blackburn Jr.
Mar 3, 2018
Jack Blackburn, Jr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Jack H. Blackburn, Jr. entered into rest Saturday, March 3, 2018 peacefully at his home. Jack was a native of Chattanooga, TN. He was an accomplished amateur golfer and a Tennessee Vols fan. Jack never met a stranger; he loved to sing and was a great dancer. He adored the company of his...
Chief Doug Cooper Ret. CCFD
Feb 27, 2018
Chief Doug Cooper Retired Columbia County Fire Department Harlem, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Mr. Paul D. “Doug” Cooper, 63. Doug was a native of Augusta and a graduate of Evans High School. He began his career at the early age of 14 with Martinez Volunteer Fire Department. A dedicated fireman, with 46 years of service,...
CDR Guy F. Turner, Jr. US Navy (Ret.)
Feb 26, 2018
CDR Guy F. Turner, Jr., US Navy (Ret.) Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, February 26, 2018, CDR Guy F. Turner Jr. US Navy (Retired), 73, loving husband to Dr. Janet Markle. Born in Quantico, VA, Guy earned a Bachelor of Science from Wesleyan College in North Carolina. He joined the Navy and retired after 23 years as a...
Susan Storer
Feb 26, 2018
Susan Storer Augusta, GA – Ms. Susan Williams Storer “MeMe” entered into eternal rest Monday, February 26, 2018. Ms. Storer, a native of Augusta, retired from Civil Service after 36.5 years, most of which was spent in the casualty assistance office at Ft. Gordon. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Family members include her daughter: Tonya Storer...
Julie E. Orwen
Feb 25, 2018
Julie E. Orwen Augusta, Ga - On February 25th, Julie Elizabeth Orwen (Barron), 59, passed away following a long battle with cancer. Julie was a loving Mother, Daughter and Sister, who despite her prognosis remained hopeful and always displayed a joy for life. Julie was born, December 11, 1958, in Cottonport, Louisiana to Paul Floyd Barron Sr. and JoAnn Ruth...