Obituaries

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

George H. Hardwick

George H. Hardwick

Jan 23, 2016

George H. Hardwick Martinez, GA – Mr. George Hughes Hardwick, 72, entered into rest Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. George loved his family and friends. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and enjoyed country and gospel music. He will be greatly missed. Family members include his brothers: Robert W. Hardwick and wife Donna...

Raymond E. Parker

Raymond E. Parker

Jan 22, 2016

Raymond E. Parker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 22, 2016, Mr. Raymond E. Parker, 81, loving husband of 61 years to Frances Willene Parker. Mr. Parker was a native of Milledgeville, GA but has lived in Augusta most of his life. He retired after 35 years from the United States Marine Corps, both Active and Reserves. He...

Nikolye Lee Baez

Nikolye Lee Baez

Jan 21, 2016

Nikolye Lee Baez Augusta, GA – Baby Nikolye Lee Baez passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2016, beloved son to Rickey and Jessica Baez. He smiled a great deal and loved his sisters. Family members, in addition to his parents, include his sisters: Izzy and Lexi Baez; aunt: Ayla Roper; uncle: Benjy Baez; maternal grandparents: Patricia and Steven Kiener;...

Barbara "Barbie" Jeanne Jarrell

Barbara "Barbie" Jeanne Jarrell

Jan 21, 2016

Barbara “Barbie” Jeanne Jarrell Augusta, GA – Worked hard. Played hard. Wonderful mother and friend. Barbara “Barbie” Jeanne Jarrell entered into rest Thursday, January 21, 2016. A native of Augusta, GA, Barbie attended ARC, and had so much fun there that she spent an extra year at St. Angela Academy, where she graduated in 1969. Barbie was involved with Prevent...

Colonel George G. Hale Hubbard II

Colonel George G. Hale Hubbard II

Jan 20, 2016

Colonel G. Hale Hubbard II Augusta, GA – Colonel George Hale Hubbard II, U.S. Army (Retired), 88, passed away January 20, 2016, at GA War Veterans Nursing Home, Augusta, GA. Colonel Hubbard is survived by Jo Ann (Smith) Hubbard, his loving wife of 53 years. Jo Ann and Hale were married June 23, 1962, in her hometown of Cordele, GA....

Marguerite Peggy Ring

Marguerite Peggy Ring

Jan 19, 2016

Marguerite Peggy Ring Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 19, 2016, Ms. Marguerite Peggy Matthews Ring, 74. Ms. Ring graduated from Academy of Richmond County in 1959. She enjoyed being an Avon representative. She is survived by her closest and dearest friends: Sue Vargo, Susan Hutto, Joan Howard and Agnes Mirshak. Mrs. Ring is preceded in death by...

Anthony Ramirez

Anthony Ramirez

Jan 18, 2016

Anthony Ramirez North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest Monday, January 18, 2016, Mr. Anthony Madrid Ramirez, 32, loving husband of Mrs. Samantha Ramirez and devoted father to Aunnah Marie Ramirez. Tony was born in Overland Park, Kansas and spent his childhood in Olathe, KS. He has served in the United States Army since 2001, which included three deployments. Tony...

Albert Beierschmitt

Albert Beierschmitt

Jan 17, 2016

Albert Beierschmitt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 17, 2016, Mr. Albert “Bert” Peter Beierschmitt, Jr., 85, husband of the late Mrs. Billie H. Beierschmitt. Mr. Beierschmitt was the son of the late Mr. Albert P. Beierschmitt, Sr. and Kathryn Corcoran Beierschmitt. He was born in Vineland, NJ and reared in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Beierschmitt graduated from Northeast...

Lily Slater Collins

Lily Slater Collins

Jan 16, 2016

Lily Slater Collins Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 16, 2016, Mrs. Lily Slater Collins, 91, wife of the late Mr. Cecil S. Collins, Sr. Mrs. Collins was a loving, devoted wife, mother and Granny. Family members include son: Cecil S. Collins, Jr. (Debbie) of Augusta; daughter: Maureen H. Johnson of Aiken; grandchildren: Elizabeth Johnson Noffsinger (David) of...

Clinton L. Lewis, Jr.

Clinton L. Lewis, Jr.

Jan 16, 2016

Clinton L. Lewis, Jr. Babcock & Wilcox Retiree Augusta, GA – Mr. Clinton L. Lewis, Jr., 90, passed away on January 16, 2016. Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret (Peggy) Callahan Lewis. He is survived by his three sons: Clinton (Sandy) Lewis III, Atlanta, Georgia; David Lewis, Hilton Head Island, SC; and...

Salvatore "Subby" Pileggi

Salvatore "Subby" Pileggi

Jan 14, 2016

Salvatore “Subby” Pileggi Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 14, 2016, Mr. Salvatore “Subby” Pileggi, 86, loving husband to Mary Thigpen Pileggi. Salvatore worked for J.C. Penny on Broad Street and in sales at Haverty’s Furniture. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers on Friday afternoons, gardening, and traveling throughout the United States. Family members, in addition to...

Paula Cushman

Paula Cushman

Jan 12, 2016

Paula Butler Cushman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 12, 2016, Mrs. Paula Butler Cushman, 65, went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side. Once diagnosed with cancer seven years ago, she never gave up. She never complained, maintaining a brave and cheerful outlook of an optimistic future. She loved her family and...

Cinder Rea Sullivan

Cinder Rea Sullivan

Jan 11, 2016

Cinder Rea Sullivan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 11, 2016, Mrs. Cinder Rea Sullivan, 55, loving wife to Larry Sullivan. Cinders life was nothing short of a testimony of a life lived to the fullest. She was a devoted wife and loved her husband of 10 years and best friend of 24 years. Her life revolved around...

Jennie Pollard

Jennie Pollard

Jan 10, 2016

Jennie Pollard APPLING, Ga. - Jennie Floyd Pollard passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on January 10, 2016. She was born on July 29, 1927 in Tillman, SC to Lucille Malphrus and Milton Jones Floyd but her sense of propriety led her to gently remind all who asked that “a woman who will tell you her age...

Roy Beeman "Benny" Price, Jr.

Roy Beeman "Benny" Price, Jr.

Jan 7, 2016

Roy Beeman “Benny” Price, Jr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Roy Beeman “Benny” Price, Jr., 66, husband of Mrs. Katherine Howerdd Price, entered into rest Thursday, January 7, 2016, after a valiant fight with melanoma.Benny was born in Statesboro, GA on February 1, 1949 to Roy Beeman Price Sr. and the late Mary Hilda Price. Benny lived most of his life...

Marion Jay

Marion Jay

Jan 6, 2016

Rev. Marion L. Jay Augusta, GA – Rev. Marion L. Jay, 91, of Augusta went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was born in Saluda, SC to the late John Edgar and Elisabeth (Lizzie) Rice Jay. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Louise D. Jay of 56 years, and siblings Ruth Stennett, Edna...

Kristi Stone Secord

Kristi Stone Secord

Jan 6, 2016

Kristi Stone Secord Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 6, 2016, Kristi Stone Secord, 44, loving wife to Mark Secord. Kristi was a loving mother and wife. She was baptized in the Church of the Good Shepherd but attended the Church of Our Savior. She was a 1989 graduate of Westside High School and attended Augusta Tech where...

Roger Allen

Roger Allen

Jan 6, 2016

Roger J. Allen, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 6, 2016, Mr. Roger J. Allen, Jr., 76, partner of 25 years to Kathleen Holiday. Mr. Allen was a native of Lee, ME but lived in the Augusta area for many years. He was a Master Mason and a Worthy Grand Patron of the Eastern Star. Mr. Allen...

Hugh James Simon

Hugh James Simon

Jan 5, 2016

Hugh James Simon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 5, 2016, Mr. Hugh James Simon, 81, husband to JoAnne Sawyer Simon. Hugh was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was Past Master of John S. Davidson Lodge, Scottish Rite 32° Mason and York Rite, member of Ali Temple Shrine and Morocco Temple Shrine, and Charter President...

Virginia Ivey

Virginia Ivey

Jan 4, 2016

Virginia Ivey Augusta, GA – Virginia “Honey” Hollingsworth Fleming Ivey entered into rest on Monday, January 4, 2016 with her husband of 48 years, O. Torbitt (Toby) Ivey, Jr., by her side. Honey was born in Tifton, GA to the late Dr. and Mrs. Carlton Alonzo Fleming. She graduated from Tifton High School and attended the University of Georgia, where...