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

Lawson Graham

Lawson Graham

Nov 9, 2016

Lawson Graham Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Mr. Henry Lawson Graham, 72, husband of Mrs. Tanya Graham. Mr. Graham was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. He was a graduate of Richmond Academy. Mr. Graham earned his BBA from University of Georgia and received his Civil Engineering Degree from Georgia Tech. Family members...

Melissa Dawn Ennis

Melissa Dawn Ennis

Nov 9, 2016

Melissa Ennis Martinez, GA – Melissa Dawn Ennis, 49 of Martinez, GA entered into rest at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Melissa was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was a member of Journey Community Church. Melissa brought laughter and joy to everyone she knew. She had a strong faith in Jesus Christ which she displayed...

Faye S. Bearden

Faye S. Bearden

Nov 8, 2016

Faye S. Bearden Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 08, 2016, Mrs. Faye S. Bearden, 84, wife of Mr. Robert A. Bearden. Mrs. Bearden was a native of Chattanooga, TN but made her home in Augusta. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Bearden was an active member of Pineview Baptist Church. She retired as a...

William A. Izlar, III

William A. Izlar, III

Nov 6, 2016

William A. Izlar, III Augusta, GA – Mr. William “Al” Allison Izlar, III, 62, entered into rest Sunday, November 6, 2016. Mr. Izlar was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a graduate of Westside High School. He has lived in Lincolnton for the last 5 years. Family members include his fiancé: Vicky Holloway; sisters: Beth Hatcher and husband Mike,...

Chris Browder

Chris Browder

Nov 6, 2016

Chris Browder Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, November 6, 2016, Mr. Chris Browder, age 34. Chris was a native of the Augusta area. He graduated from Harlem High School in 2000. He was motivated to carry a message of faith and touched many lives. He was a loving son, grandson, brother and uncle and was very generous and...

Clyde A. Taylor

Clyde A. Taylor

Nov 6, 2016

Clyde A. Taylor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, November 6, 2016, Mr. Clyde A. Taylor, 88, loving husband of 64 years to Ruth F. Taylor Mr. Taylor retired as Master Sergeant in the United States Army after 28 years serving in the Korean and Vietnam War. Also, he was Director of Security and retired as Major from the...

Mark A. Sammons

Mark A. Sammons

Nov 6, 2016

Mark A. Sammons Augusta, GA – Mr. Mark Alan Sammons, 54, entered into rest Sunday, November 6, 2016. Mark attended Fleming Church of God. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, and working in his yard. He also enjoyed meeting new people and helping his fellow man. Mark loved his family and will be missed by all who knew him. Family members...

William R. Thaggard

William R. Thaggard

Nov 5, 2016

William R. Thaggard Educator Augusta, GA – Mr. William R. Thaggard, age 81, beloved husband of Uldine Thaggard and devoted father to son George N. Snelling, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. He grew up in Savannah, GA, graduated from Benedictine High School in 1953. He served in Education Administration at Groves High School in Savannah after obtaining a...

Richard Legrand Flake, Jr.

Richard Legrand Flake, Jr.

Nov 5, 2016

Richard Legrand Flake, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 5, 2016, Mr. Richard “Rick” Legrand Flake, Jr., 59, loving husband to Susan Cole Flake. Mr. Flake was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church and was a 1980 graduate of Clemson University. He was a professional civil structural engineer and owned Pro Act Engineering,...

Adam James Qadadah

Adam James Qadadah

Nov 4, 2016

Adam J. Qadadah Martinez, GA – Adam James Qadadah, 19, entered into rest Friday, November 4, 2016. Adam was born in Jacksonville, FL and graduated from Evans High School. He attended Augusta State and was preparing to join the Marines. He was an animal lover and his animals all loved him. He loved to work out and enjoyed cooking, and...

Maxine Riley

Maxine Riley

Nov 4, 2016

Maxine Riley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, November 4, 2016, Mrs. Maxine Arla Jahn Riley, 76, most beloved wife of Mr. Robert Steadman Riley. Mrs. Riley was born in Sioux City, Iowa. She lived in the Augusta area for 40 years and was an active member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. Mrs. Riley was a loving...

Albert R. "Bubba" Bentley

Albert R. "Bubba" Bentley

Nov 1, 2016

Albert R. Bentley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 1, 2016, Mr. Albert R. “Bubba” Bentley, 95, husband of Mrs. Mary M. Bentley. Mr. Bentley was a native of Macon where he played football for Lanier High School. He entered the Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Bentley owned and operated Bentley Office Machine for 40...

Winston Churchill Morris

Winston Churchill Morris

Nov 1, 2016

Winston Morris Augusta, GA- Mr. Winston Churchill Morris, beloved husband of Patricia Giles Dinkins Morris, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Mr. Morris, 74, was born on December 8, 1941 to the late James Nelson Morris and Annie Mae Morris. Winston retired after 43 years from The Tile Center in Augusta. He...

Evelyn "Ebbie" Ponds Murdaugh Fowler

Evelyn "Ebbie" Ponds Murdaugh Fowler

Oct 31, 2016

Evelyn Ponds Murdaugh Fowler Beech Island, SC – Entered into rest on Monday, October 31, 2016, Mrs. Evelyn “Ebbie” Mildred Ponds Murdaugh Fowler, age 87. Mrs. Fowler was a native and lifelong resident of the Ashton/Lodge area. She was a graduate of Lodge High School and Walterboro High School. She attended College at Winthrop University where she studied secretarial science....

Catherine Baggott

Catherine Baggott

Oct 31, 2016

Catherine Baggott Augusta, GA – Catherine Elizabeth Smith Baggott, age 97 of Augusta, went home to be with her Lord Monday morning, October 31, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John T. Baggott. Mrs. Baggott was an avid member of Warren Baptist Church and worked tirelessly as a Sunday school teacher for more than...

Chae Hui Tipton

Chae Hui Tipton

Oct 28, 2016

Chae Hui Tipton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, October 28, 2016, Mrs. Chae Hui Tipton, 74, loving wife for over 48 years to Mr. Walter Tipton. Mrs. Tipton was a native of South Korea and a Naturalized American Citizen. She worked in Banking for over 31 years and was employed with Georgia Railroad Bank, First Union Bank and...

Linda A. Ellis, Ed.D.

Linda A. Ellis, Ed.D.

Oct 27, 2016

Linda A. Ellis, Ed.D. Augusta, GA – Linda A. Ellis, beloved mother of Jennifer E. (Troy) Rogers passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate, Charles H. Ellis; her parents Ernest and Mille Sue (Cannon) Akins; and her brother, Bill Akins. In addition to her daughter, she...

James "Jimmy" Calvin Smith

James "Jimmy" Calvin Smith

Oct 26, 2016

James Calvin “Jimmy” Smith Augusta, Georgia – Mr. James Calvin “Jimmy” Smith, a long-time resident of Augusta, died Wednesday October 26, 2016, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family. Born in Macon, Georgia to the late Henry Grady Smith and Kathleen Knowles Smith, Mr. Smith was the beloved husband of Rudell Robinson Smith for 66 years. He...

Milton "Rabbit" Berry

Milton "Rabbit" Berry

Oct 25, 2016

Milton “Rabbit” Berry North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest Wednesday, October 25, 2016, Mr. Milton “Rabbit” Berry, Sr. 90, husband to the late Mrs. Margaret Brooks Berry. Mr. Berry was a native of Grovetown, GA but lived in Augusta most of his life. He served in the United States Army and retired as a sales manager for Phoenix Oil...

Dot Moss

Dot Moss

Oct 25, 2016

Dot Moss Augusta, GA- Dorothy Morris Moss passed over to the Beautiful Life with our Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. She was born in Moultrie, Georgia on July 28, 1927 and was the oldest daughter of Elise Preston and Soloman Daniel Morris. Dot is preceded in death by her sister Suzanne Baker and the love of her life, John...

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