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

James Arthur Graham

James Arthur Graham

Nov 30, 2016

James Arthur Graham Augusta, GA – Mr. James “Jim” Arthur Graham entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 30, 2016. He was 53 years old. Jim was a devoted and loving husband to Erlene for 19 years. He was a child of God, a follower of Jesus Christ and a member of Pineview Baptist Church. Jim was a longtime Notre Dame...

Gabrielle Alexandra Velazquez

Gabrielle Alexandra Velazquez

Nov 29, 2016

Gabrielle Alexandra Velazquez Martinez, Ga – Gabrielle “Gabi” Alexandra Velazquez went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2016, at the age of 18. Gabi was a beautiful, loving, caring soul. The light she brought to those around her will never be replaced but will always remain in our hearts. Gabrielle was born in Augusta, GA on May 13th...

Katherine "Katie" Susan Rogers

Katherine "Katie" Susan Rogers

Nov 28, 2016

Katherine Rogers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 28, 2016, Miss Katherine “Katie” Susan Rogers, age 21. Miss Rogers was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She loved to travel and spend summers in Wisconsin with her family. She was a senior at Augusta University and was active in ZTA and Psi Chi Honor Society. Family...

Lillie Gay

Lillie Gay

Nov 27, 2016

Lillie Gay Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, November 27, 2016, Mrs. Lillie Jones Gay, 91, loving wife of 70 years to the late John Walter Gay. Lillie was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907...

Thomas L. Nelson, Jr.

Thomas L. Nelson, Jr.

Nov 26, 2016

Thomas L. Nelson, Jr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Thomas “T.J.” Lewis Nelson, Jr., 35, entered into rest Saturday, November 26, 2016. T.J. was a welder and member of Plumber and Steamfitters Local 150. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was a devoted dad and a loving son and brother. Family members include his son: Thomas...

Jeanne Hart

Jeanne Hart

Nov 25, 2016

Jeanne Hart Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 24, 2016, Mrs. Jeanne Hart, 94, wife of the late Mr. Francis Charles Hart. Mrs. Hart was born in 1922 in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania to Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Treece and Edith née Wysel. She was a member of Martinez United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hart was a homemaker for many years...

Dr. Harold Engler

Dr. Harold Engler

Nov 24, 2016

Dr. Harold Engler Physician Augusta, GA – Harold Samuel Engler, M.D. died peacefully in his sleep during the early hours of Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016. He was 93. Chubby, as he was affectionately known, was preceded in death by Josephine Rogers Engler and Kathleen Girdler Engler, and is survived by his sister, Martha Grobe Holley; his six children, Douglas...

Ruth A. Wilder

Ruth A. Wilder

Nov 24, 2016

Ruth A Wilder Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 24, 2016. Ruth Wilder, 91, was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Lonnie T. Wilder. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with the Rev. Carolyn Moore and Rev. Greg Porterfield officiating....

Mrs. Dean Greene

Mrs. Dean Greene

Nov 23, 2016

Mrs Dean Greene Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 23, 2016, Mrs. Hazel Dean Greene, 91, wife of 70 years to Rev. Lloyd C. Greene. Dean was a native of Shelby, NC. She worked as a kindergarten teacher at Bayvale Baptist and Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, something she loved. She was a sales clerk for Belk Department Store...

Forrest Malone Morgan

Forrest Malone Morgan

Nov 23, 2016

Forrest Malone Morgan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 23, 2016, Mr. Forrest Malone Morgan, age 74. Mr. Morgan was a native and resident of North Augusta, SC. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Mr. Morgan was the owner of Sunco and Sunshine Pools for 31 years. He was passionate about racing especially dirt track....

Sandra Stephens Duggan

Sandra Stephens Duggan

Nov 22, 2016

Sandra Stephens Duggan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 22, 2016, Mrs. Sandra Stephens Duggan, 72, wife of 57 years to Mr. B.L. Duggan. Mrs. Duggan was a native of Odum, Ga. She was the co-owner of Duggan Heating and Air. She loved fishing at Lake Thurmond every spring, enjoyed going to the NASCAR race in Daytona in...

Tim McCleese

Tim McCleese

Nov 21, 2016

Tim McCleese Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 20, 2016, Mr. Timothy Randall McCleese, 56, husband of Mrs. Maxine McCleese. Mr. McCleese was a native of West Virginia but lived in the Augusta area for many years. He was a mechanic for Smitty’s Auto Service. Family members in addition to his wife include daughters: Amanda Lynn Duncan and...

Benjiman Thomas Lockett, Sr.

Benjiman Thomas Lockett, Sr.

Nov 21, 2016

Ben Lockett Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 21, 2016, Mr. Benjiman Thomas Lockett, Sr. 93, husband of the late Mrs. Flora Ellerbe Lockett. Mr. Lockett was a native of Thomson, GA but lived in Augusta for many years. He retired from Southern Bell. Mr. Lockett was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church and...

Melvin Wells

Melvin Wells

Nov 20, 2016

Melvin Wells Martinez, GA – Melvin Earl Wells, 80, passed into his eternal rest on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. Melvin was born in 1936 and he was a devoted husband to Betty Wells for 62 years. He was also a loving father to his four girls and a doting grandfather to his five grandchildren....

Robin McNair

Robin McNair

Nov 18, 2016

Robin McNair Martinez, GA – Robin Adams McNair, 60, entered into rest Friday, November 18, 2016. She was a beloved mother, sister, teacher, and friend. A native of Hartwell, GA, Robin lived in Martinez for thirty years. She was a Charter Member of Wesley United Methodist Church. A retired elementary school teacher, Robin was passionate about education throughout her life....

Joey Inglett

Joey Inglett

Nov 17, 2016

Joey Inglett Augusta, GA – Mr. Joey Parker Inglett, 24, entered into rest Thursday, November 17, 2016. Joey was a 2010 graduate of Burke County High School and he served in the United States Army Reserves for 3 years. Family members include his daughter: Kiley Harper Inglett and her mother, Devon Puckett; brothers: Elijah Bradham, Justin Walker, Matthew Bradham, Joshua...

Rita Mary Stango Weis

Rita Mary Stango Weis

Nov 14, 2016

Rita Mary Stango Weis Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 14, 2016, Mrs. Rita Mary Stango Weis, 97, loving wife of 60 years to the late Walter F. Weis. Mrs. Weis was a native of Philadelphia, PA but has lived in Augusta over 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Carmella and Oreste Stango. Mrs. Weis...

Ruby Smalley Howle

Ruby Smalley Howle

Nov 13, 2016

Ruby Smalley Howle Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 13, 2016, Mrs. Ruby Smalley Howle, 99, wife of the late Mr. Clarence Howle. Mrs. Howle lived in Augusta since the 1940’s. She was a member of Curtis Baptist Church. Mrs. Howle was active in her church groups and enjoyed going on church trips. She was a very giving...

Dale F. Carter

Dale F. Carter

Nov 12, 2016

Dale F. Carter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 12, 2016, Mr. Dale Francis Carter, 57, loving husband to Barbara Blackstone Lariscy. Mr. Carter was a lifelong resident of Augusta and a graduate of Westside High School. He was a technician with EZ-GO Textron for 37 years. He was an avid concert fan. Family members, in addition to...

CW3 Marion Shelly Stringer, U.S. Army (Ret.)

CW3 Marion Shelly Stringer, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Nov 11, 2016

CW3 Marion Shelly Stringer U.S. Army (Ret.) Augusta, GA – CW3 Marion Shelly Stringer entered into his heavenly home surrounded by his wife, daughters, and eldest granddaughter, on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2016. Shelly was born one of seven sons, all serving our country in the U.S. Military, to Homer and Bamer Stringer on September 13, 1935. He was a...

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