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

Bobby E. Crawley, Sr.

Bobby E. Crawley, Sr.

Jun 19, 2024

Mr. Bobby E. Crawley Sr., 80, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 24th, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Sons with Reverend Tony Christine officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Bobby was...

Luke McNair

Luke McNair

Jun 18, 2024

Evans, GA - Luke Andrew McNair, 35, loving husband of Brooke Ashley McNair (Mixon) entered into rest on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. 

Luke was born on September 6, 1988, to Tim and Tawnya McNair in Thomasville, GA. His passion for The Lord was undeniable and at an early age many noticed he had a calling to share the gospel. The light...

Aaron Earlie Helms, Jr.

Aaron Earlie Helms, Jr.

Jun 18, 2024

Aaron Earlie Helms, Jr., 66, of Augusta, GA went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 18, 2024, with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.

He was born in Augusta, GA in 1958 to Shirley Campbell and Aaron Earlie Helms. Aaron grew up in Jackson, SC and graduated from Jackson High School as Valedictorian of the Class of...

Paul A. Walton

Paul A. Walton

Jun 16, 2024

Martinez, GA - Paul Augustus Walton, 91, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on Father's Day, June 16, 2024, in Augusta, GA. He was born on April 27, 1933, in Blythe, Georgia, to the late Maurice Everett Walton and Earnestine Rentz Walton.

Paul served in the United States Navy. He implemented a computerized payroll system for Merry Brothers Brick and Tile. He...

Dalton C. Best

Dalton C. Best

Jun 15, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 15, 2024, Dalton Christopher Best, 26.

Dalton was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was a graduate of Grovetown High School where he was an excellent soccer goalkeeper. Dalton was involved with Greater Augusta Soccer Officials Association and worked as a soccer referee. Known for having an old soul, Dalton loved the 70s...

George E. Perkins, Sr.

George E. Perkins, Sr.

Jun 15, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 15, 2024, Mr. George Edward Perkins, Sr., 95, loving and devoted husband of 75 years to the late Joyce Banks Perkins. 

 A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in Storey Chapel at First Baptist Church with Dr. Will Dyer officiating. Interment will follow in First Baptist...

Tiffany Renee Usry

Tiffany Renee Usry

Jun 14, 2024

HARLEM, Ga. – It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ms. Tiffany Renee Usry, beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and partner, who left us far too soon on June 14, 2024 at the age of 41. Tiffany’s love and care for others was evident to all who knew her. Her kindness brought comfort to...

Rev. Mr. Gregory L. Bernard

Rev. Mr. Gregory L. Bernard

Jun 14, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 14, 2024, Rev. Mr. (Deacon) Gregory L. Bernard, 85, loving husband of Carol Balducci Bernard.

Greg was born in Brunswick, GA. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1960 on an Air Force ROTC scholarship and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S.A.F. Greg went on to fly jets,...

Norma Jean Bishop

Norma Jean Bishop

Jun 14, 2024

Augusta, GA – Norma Jean Quick Bishop, 82, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, world’s greatest aunt, and friend to many, entered peacefully into rest at her daughter’s home on June 14, 2024. 

Jean was born on February 23, 1942, in the town of Midville, Georgia to a wonderful family who grew to cherish Jean as she was the youngest of eight....

Patricia E. Behm

Patricia E. Behm

Jun 11, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 11,2024, Mrs. Patricia Elizabeth Behm, 79, loving wife of 54 years to Edward Behm. 

 

In 1944, Patricia was born in McKeesport, PA to the late John and Margaret Megela. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family, and she especially loved family beach trips. She was a loving...

David R. Thomas III, M.D.

David R. Thomas III, M.D.

Jun 9, 2024

Augusta, GA - David Romulus Thomas lll, MD, 83, passed away on June 9, 2024.

 

David was born in Augusta, Georgia on April 21, 1941 to David Romulus Thomas Jr MD and Adelaide Croft Thomas. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. He graduated from Academy of Richmond County and Virginia Military Institute and received his medical degree...

Ruth Wadhwa

Ruth Wadhwa

Jun 8, 2024

Ruth Marion Wadhwa, 74, passed away on June 8, 2024 after a courageous 18 month battle with lung cancer. Her family was at her bedside.

 

She was born March 6, 1950, in Johnson City, NY to Bert and Mabel Berry. She graduated from high school in Vestal, NY in 1968. She attended nursing school in Cambridge, NY where she earned her...

W.E. Eubanks

W.E. Eubanks

Jun 7, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 7, 2024, Mr. William Ezra Eubanks, 89, husband of the late Martha McMahon Eubanks.

 

W.E., as he was known, was a lifelong native of Augusta, Georgia. He worked at Busby’s Heating & Air for 67 years, the metal shop was named in his honor. For most of his life, he was involved...

Whitney M. Hall

Whitney M. Hall

Jun 5, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Mrs. Whitney Mattingly Hall, 30, loving wife of Tyler Hall and mother of Avery Grace Hall.

 

Family members, in addition to her husband and daughter include her parents: Mark and Cindy Mattingly; sisters: Allison Mattingly and Amber Dorris (Chris); in-laws: Todd and Teresa Sullivan; brothers-in-law: Brandon Hall, Alan Pittard (Jordin),...

Renee Fraser

Renee Fraser

Jun 5, 2024

Augusta, GA — Entered into rest Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at Doctors Hospital, Renee Lee Fraser, 66.

Ms. Fraser was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on August 19, 1957. She was an Augusta resident since 1961 and a 1975 graduate of Academy of Richmond County High School. Prior to becoming a homemaker and dedicating her life to her family, Renee worked...

Brenda Fancher Johnson

Brenda Fancher Johnson

Jun 5, 2024

Augusta, GA – Brenda Fancher Johnson, 79, cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, entered peacefully into rest at her home on June 5, 2024. Brenda was born on August 27, 1944. She was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. She was a bookkeeper for Jim Courson at Bigstar Grocery and Jim Courson Realty, where she worked for many...

Clifford Ward

Clifford Ward

Jun 4, 2024

Clifford Ward Sr. at age 91, went home to be with Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:30 pm at the Place At Martinez, where he lived since 2022.

 

Clifford was born March 11, 1933 in Augusta Ga, to the son of the late Derry Ward and the late Susie Mae Mills. Clifford married his sweetheart, Rosa on her 14th...

Bobby Wilson

Bobby Wilson

Jun 4, 2024

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, Bobby Lynn Wilson, 70, loving husband of 36 years to Sherrel C. Wilson. 

 

Family members in addition to his wife include his children: Melissa Daniel (Chad) and Shannon Brown; grandchildren: Scarlett Jenkins, Hunter Daniel, Taylor Daniel, and Gage Daniel; son-in-law: Steve Jenkins; sister: Annice Meeler; brother: Bruce Wilson; four-legged companion:...

Jeffie "Lou" Maddox

Jeffie "Lou" Maddox

Jun 4, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, Mrs. Jeffie “Lou” Maddox, 75, loving wife of Mr. Elbert A. Maddox Jr.

 

Family members in addition to her husband include her daughter: Rebecca Henderson (Auggie); son: Joseph Maddox; grandson: James “Jack” Henderson granddaughters: Kalynn Maddox and Ryan Henderson; sisters: Sammie Center, Judy Chalker (Larry) and Bonnie Faglier (Tracey). She...

Stephanie Huggins

Stephanie Huggins

Jun 4, 2024

Stephanie Ann Stamper Huggins entered into rest on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Stephanie was born on January 27, 1970 in Camp Zama, Japan to Col. Roy Robert Stamper (Ret.) and Peggy Ann Henley Stamper. As the daughter of an active service member in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, she spent her childhood in...

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