Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.)
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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...