Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
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...
Candace B. Murray
Jun 3, 2016
Candace B. Murray Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 3, 2016, Mrs. Candace B. Murray, 71, loving wife of 32 years to the late Kenneth Murray, Jr. Mrs. Murray was a member of Freedom Bible Church for 12 years and Lake Park Baptist Church for 5 years. She was also a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association. She...
Andrew Hogland
Jun 3, 2016
Andrew Hogland Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 3, 2016, Mr. Andrew Hogland, age 20. Andrew was native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a 2013 graduate of Westside Highschool and was currently attending GRU. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed spending time at the family farm. Family members include his father and stepmother: Jeff and Sandra...
Harold Deas
May 29, 2016
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Harold Arthur Deas, husband of 49 years to the late Frances Deas. Mr. Deas is the son of the late Allen Deas and the late Thelma Williams, a native of Barnwell, SC. he grew up in Augusta and lived in North Augusta for the last...
Jim Paschal
May 28, 2016
Jim Paschal Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 28, 2016, Mr. James Daniel “Jim” Paschal, 62, loving husband of 23 years to Jenny Clark Paschal. Mr. Paschal was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church and was a mason with the #315 AFM North Augusta Masonic Lodge. Recently retired, he worked for 30 years in...
Mary Alice Dunn Bailey
May 25, 2016
Mary Alice Dunn Bailey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Mrs. Mary Alice Dunn Bailey, 79, wife of 58 years to Mr. John S. Bailey. Family members in addition to her husband include sons: Wayne S. Bailey and wife Stephanie and Steven L. Bailey and wife Melissa; grandchildren: MeiLynn Bailey, Elijah, Everett, Owen and Linnea Vinke;...
Allene Cordell Thornton
May 25, 2016
Allene Cordell Thornton Augusta, GA – Passed after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Mrs. Allene Cordell Thornton, 97, wife of the late Mr. John Maxwell Thornton. Mrs. Thornton was a native of Elberton, GA but lived in Augusta most of her life. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Church, and she served as head of...
Irving Givner
May 20, 2016
Irving Givner Augusta, GA – Mr. Irving Givner, 66, entered into rest on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the VA Hospital. Mr. Givner was a veteran of the United States Army. A graveside service will be Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with Rev. Francis Omar officiating. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis...
Emily Peterson
May 19, 2016
Emily Peterson Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 19, Mrs. Emily Marie Peterson, 93, wife to the late Roscoe P. Peterson. Mrs. Peterson was a native of Valdosta but has lived in Martinez for several years. She was a nursing aide at Gracewood State School and Hospital for a number of years. Family members include her sons: Larry...
Gloria Manfredi
May 19, 2016
Gloria Manfredi Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 19, 2016, Mrs. Gloria Katherine Manfredi, wife of the late William Manfredi. Other family members include daughters: Gloria Smith, Teresa Lundin and son: Carmine Manfredi; grandchildren: Jason Case, Erik Lundin and Tonia Deas and 5 great grandchildren. Mrs. Manfredi was a native of Brooklyn, NY and was a homemaker. She...
Anne Sancken Pund
May 19, 2016
Anne Sancken Pund Appling, GA – Born March 26, 1930, Elizabeth Ann Tisdale in Sumter, S.C. Her mother, Katie Elizabeth (“Miss Lib”) Tisdale married John Clarence Sancken in 1937. Ann was adopted by JC Sancken in 1938 and lived in Augusta. Anne married Edgar Pund in 1951. Anne was a faithful and devoted member of Resurrection Lutheran Church for 78...