Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Sara Vaughan Andrews
Jun 21, 2016
Sara Vaughan Andrews Augusta, GA – Sara Vaughan Andrews, age, 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at her home in Louisville, Kentucky. Sara was the eldest daughter of Worth Andrews, Jr. and Anna Andrews. She was a 1960 graduate of Aquinas High School and attended Augusta College. She was a member of the Irish American Heritage Society and...
Lawrence J. Loeffler
Jun 17, 2016
Lawrence J. Loeffler Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 17, 2016, Mr. Lawrence “Larry” J. Loeffler, 90, loving husband to Abbie G. Loeffler. Mr. Loeffler was a native of New York City and a resident of the Augusta area for over 10 years. He was in Human Resources for Western Electric. Lawrence was a United States Navy veteran...
Donna Kolbeck
Jun 17, 2016
Donna Kolbeck Augusta, GA – Donna Jean Belling Kolbeck, 68, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully and entered into eternal rest on June 17, 2016. She devoted her life to being a loving wife and mother, and was well known as a Piano Teacher. She leaves behind her constant companion of 50 years, her husband, Ralph, her daughter, Lisa...
Ruby Proctor
Jun 17, 2016
Ruby Proctor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 17, 2016, Mrs. Ruby Marie Proctor, 91, loving wife of 39 years to the late Adolph Carroll Proctor, Sr. Mrs. Proctor was a 1941 graduate of Lincoln County High School. She was very proud of working in the shipyards and with the USO during World War II. She was a...
Joseph Michael Kise
Jun 15, 2016
Joseph Michael Kise Augusta, GA - Mr. Joseph Michael Kise, 50, loving husband of Meledy B. Kise. Entered into rest Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Joe was a native of Blairstown, NJ and resident of Augusta, GA. He attended North Warren Regional High School in Blairstown, NJ. After graduating he was selected as a member of the International Drum and Bugle...
Williams Aloysius Lyons, Jr
Jun 14, 2016
William Aloysius Lyons, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in Tarpon Springs, FL., Mr. William Aloysius Lyons, Jr., age 88. Mr. Lyons was a native of Augusta, GA. He was a graduate of Boy’s Catholic High School. Mr. Lyons served in the United States Navy and was retired from the United States Airforce where...
Elba L. Thompson
Jun 13, 2016
Elba L. Thompson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 13, 2016, Mrs. Elba Lorenza Thompson, 82, loving wife to the late Jorge Thompson, Sr. Mrs. Thompson was a native of Chile. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and hearing her children sing. She was strong, determined, incredibly dedicated, and she never gave up on keeping her family safe and protected....
Julia Casey Gelisse
Jun 12, 2016
Julia Casey Gelisse Augusta, GA –Mrs. Julia Casey Gelisse, 90, entered into rest Sunday, June 12, 2016. Mrs. Gelisse was a member of Crawford Avenue Baptist Church. She retired from Armour Company after 25 years and from Kendall Company after 16 years. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Family members include her son: Bill Casey and wife...
Mary Frances Pearman
Jun 11, 2016
Mary Frances Pearman Augusta, GA- Funeral services for Mary Frances Pearman, 92, who entered into rest June 11, 2016, will be conducted on Thursday, June 16, at 1:00 p.m. at Martinez United Methodist Church with Reverend Gary McWhorter officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 15, at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors on Davis Road at 6-8 P.M. Mrs. Pearman...
Robert "Bob" C. Beckham
Jun 10, 2016
Bob Beckham Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 10, 2016, Mr. Robert “Bob” Culp Beckham, 84, loving husband to Susan Beckham. Mr. Beckham was a native of Darlington County, SC, but has resided in the Augusta area since 1960. Bob graduated from Hartsville High School and was a Deputy Sherriff in Darlington County. He attended the University of...
Herta Martha Gamble
Jun 8, 2016
Herta Martha Gamble Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 8, 2016, Mrs. Herta Martha Gamble, age 83. Mrs. Gamble was a native of Dortmund, Germany but lived in Augusta since 1954. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Mrs. Gamble enjoyed dancing and music. Family members include son: John Gamble and wife Saralyn; grandchildren: John Gamble,...
Aaron Blackston
Jun 8, 2016
Aaron Blackston Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 8, 2016, Mr. Aaron Louis Blackston, age 84, loving husband to the late Mary Elizabeth Blackston. Mr. Blackston was a native of Blythe and resident of Martinez. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Blackston was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He...
Mildred B. Faulkner
Jun 8, 2016
Mildred B. Faulkner Augusta, GA – Mildred B. Faulkner “Millie”, 88, loving wife of 69 years to the late William L. Faulkner “Billy”, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother and Mema. Born in Augusta, GA and a longtime resident of Columbia County, she was the daughter of the late Bonnie Lee and...
Mary "Geri" Shell
Jun 7, 2016
Mary “Geri” Shell Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 7, 2016, Mrs. Mary “Geri” Shell, 82, beloved wife to the late Roy A. Shell, Jr. Mrs. Shell was a native of Augusta, GA. She was a volunteer at the Augusta Boxing Club and a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan. Mary loved going to the Green Jackets baseball games with...
Christine Dean
Jun 7, 2016
Christine Dean Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 7, 2016, Mrs.Christine Lavada Dean, age 85, loving wife of 55 years to George Dean. Christine was born in Memphis, TN on June 9, 1930, to George P. and Carolyn Ritchey. She was raised in Mississippi, moving around as her father practiced law and served in the state legislature; eventually...
Ilona Green
Jun 7, 2016
Ilona Y. Green Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 7, 2016, Mrs. Ilona Y. Green, 82, wife of the late Mr. John C. Green. Mrs. Green was a native of Berlin Germany but has lived in Augusta for almost 50 years. She practiced psychology and ran her own counseling service in North Augusta for many years. Family members...
Dr. Charles Frederick Shaefer, Jr.
Jun 6, 2016
Dr. Charles Frederick Shaefer, Jr. Augusta, GA – Dr. Charles Frederick Shaefer, Jr., age 67, died on June 6, 2016, in Denver, Colorado, where he was a speaker at a medical conference on diabetes. Dr. Shaefer is survived by his beloved wife, Nan Hall Shaefer, his two sons, Charles Davis Shaefer (Ashley Cole Owens) and Mark McNair Shaefer, his daughter-in-law,...
Bobby Attaway
Jun 6, 2016
Bobby Attaway Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 6, 2016, Mr. Robert Thomas Attaway, age 89, loving husband of 64 years to the late Ann Scott Attaway. Bobby was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He served his country in WWII in the US Navy aboard the USS Randolph. He played Catcher in the St. Louis Cardinals...
Gloria Gleason
Jun 5, 2016
Gloria Gleason Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 5, 2016, Mrs. Gloria Mai Gleason, 89, loving wife to the late Archie Gleason, Sr. Mrs. Gleason was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. She was a devout catholic, recited the Rosary, and attended Mass regularly. She was the co-owner of Saintly Gifts and after 31...
Bansi K. Patel
Jun 5, 2016
Bansi K. Patel Mr. Bansi K. Patel, husband of Ginger Patel, entered into rest on June 5, 2016 in India. The family will receive friends Friday evening, June 24, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas Poteet and Son. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Children’s Hospital of Georgia, 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA. 30901 Thomas...