Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Sally Kate Sollie
Jan 4, 2016
Sally Kate Sollie Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 4, 2016, Mrs. Sally Kate Sollie, 88, loving wife of Carlton Raymond Sollie. Mrs. Sollie passed away peacefully with family by her side and holding her hands. Mrs. Sollie was a native of Meridian, Mississippi. She spent most of her life in Starkville, Mississippi, living much of the time...
Emiree C. Beason
Jan 3, 2016
Emiree C. Beason Martinez, GA- Mrs. Emiree C. “Ree” Beason beloved wife of Robert J. Beason entered into rest Sunday, January 3, 2016. Ree was instrumental in the founding of Safe Homes of Augusta, a place for abused and battered women. She practiced Clinical Psychology for a while in Augusta and later opened 2860, an upscale restaurant and piano lounge....
Margaret M. Cheely
Jan 3, 2016
Margaret M. Cheely Augusta, GA – Margaret McDaniel Cheely, 98, wife of the late Allen Cheely entered into rest after an extended illness January 3, 2016 at her home at Aumond Place in Augusta, GA. Margaret was born and raised in Appling, GA and was the daughter of the late Annie Percival McDaniel and William McDaniel, Jr. She was educated...
James Woodrow Trotman
Jan 2, 2016
James W. Trotman, Jr Evans, GA – Mr. James Woodrow Trotman, Jr. beloved husband of Janet Vesmarovich Trotman entered into rest Saturday, January 2, 2016. Jim was a member of Warren Baptist Church and an active member of the Gideon’s. He was an avid Golfer and a member of Goshen Golf Club. Jim retired from Proctor & Gamble after 31...
Dr. Thomas Warren Ramage
Jan 1, 2016
Dr. Thomas Warren Ramage Augusta, GA – Dr. Thomas Warren Ramage, husband of the late Jane Terry Ramage, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2016. He was born on Christmas Day 1929 to the late Daniel and Melba Ramage in Little Rock, Arkansas. His family moved to Kentucky and he graduated from Holmes High School in Covington, Class of 1948....
Eva Mae Rheney Hancock
Jan 1, 2016
Eva Mae Rheney Hancock Martinez, GA- Born in 1926 entered into rest Friday, January 1, 2016 Mrs. Eva Mae Rheney Hancock, 89, wife of the late Mr. James Guy Hancock. Eva Mae was a native of Hephzibah, GA and resided in Martinez for the past 23 years. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia, and a proud sister...
Julia Williams
Dec 30, 2015
Julia Williams Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, December 30, 2015, Master Sargent (Ret.) Julia Diane Acoff Williams, age 52. Mrs. Williams was born June 1, 1963 in Selma, AL. She graduated from John Adams High School in Cleveland, OH in 1981.Mrs. Williams joined the United States Army in 1986 and served her country for 22 years until she...
Bill H. Shields
Dec 27, 2015
Bill Shields Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, December 27, 2015, Mr. Bill H. Shields, 83, loving husband of 64 years to Mrs. Joyce Clayton Shields. Bill was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. He was the son of Lott and Mary Martin Shields. Mr. Shields was a member of the Local 150 for almost 65 years....
Franziska Rosier
Dec 27, 2015
Franziska A. Rosier Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, December 27, 2015, Mrs. Franziska Antonie Rosier, 93, wife to the late Raymond C. Rosier, Sr. Franziska was a native of Landshut, Germany but had lived in the Augusta area since 1948. Most of these years were spent on the farm in Hephzibah, Georgia. She was a loving and devoted...
Baby Hillton B. Hancock
Dec 26, 2015
Baby Hillton B. Hancock Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 26, 2015, Baby Hillton “Hill” Bradford Hancock, beloved son to Cliff and Jeanna Hancock. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 29, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son. Burial will be private. Hill was the light of his parent’s life and their greatest...
Forrest Mallory Hensley, Sr.
Dec 26, 2015
Forrest Mallory Hensley, Sr. Augusta, GA – Forrest Mallory Hensley, Sr., beloved husband of Susan Strain Hensley, entered into rest on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at home. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. The funeral service will be at Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 28,...
Gregory J. Glynn
Dec 21, 2015
Gregory J. Glynn Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, December 21, 2015, Mr. Gregory J. Glynn, 64, husband to Mrs. Kathlyn Hallinan - Glynn. Gregory was a native of Brooklyn, NY but has lived in Augusta for several years. He worked with Bechtel for 38 years. For the past year, he worked with Fluor Construction, Tappan Zee Bridge as...
Martha Cross
Dec 21, 2015
Martha E. Cross Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, December 21, 2015, Mrs. Martha Cross, 66, wife of 46 years to Alan J. Cross. Martha Gene spent her youth in Atlanta but has lived in Augusta for the last 26 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She loved sports especially golf. She enjoyed traveling, and was...
Al Frederick Osteen
Dec 19, 2015
Al Frederick Osteen Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 19, 2015, Mr. Al Frederick Osteen, 86 husband of Mrs. Retha Osteen. Mr. Osteen was a native of Columbus, GA. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1948 and then Columbus College. Mr. Osteen earned a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from Auburn University. He joined the Army in 1948...
Susan Bell Bohler
Dec 19, 2015
Susan Bell Bohler AUGUSTA, Ga. - Susan Bell Bohler, 64, wife of the late Rufus Estes Bohler, Jr, entered into rest at her home on December 19, 2015. The visitation will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Thomas Poteet & Son at 214 Davis Road. The graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December...
Carol Strickland Sayers
Dec 18, 2015
Carol Strickland Sayers Augusta, GA – Entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Friday, December 18, 2015, Carol Strickland Sayers, 74, wife of the late Ronny Joe Sayers, whom she married in 1962. They were married for almost 52 years. Mrs. Sayers was born in Clearfield, PA and graduated from Curwensville High School in 1958 and Clarion University...
Donna B. Davis
Dec 17, 2015
Donna B. Davis Evans, GA – Mrs. Donna B. Davis, 55, Wife of Mr. Charles Davis, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Mrs. Davis was a member of New Life Christian Center. She loved her Jesus. Mrs. Davis was very generous and unselfish. She loved her children and grandchildren and always placed her family...
Thomas E. O'Connor
Dec 16, 2015
Thomas E. O’Connor Augusta, GA – Mr. Thomas Edward O’Connor, 71, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Mr. O’Connor was a native of Panama City, FL but spent most of his life in Augusta. He attended Aquinas High School and was a United States Marine veteran. He was a Forman at the Savannah River Site with the Local...
Rachel "Libbie" Bullard Nichols
Dec 16, 2015
Rachel “Libbie” Bullard Nichols EVANS, Ga. – Entered into rest Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Morningside Assisted Living, Rachel “Libbie” Bullard Nichols, wife of Jimmie Augustus Nichols. Mrs. Nichols was a native and lifelong resident of Columbia County. She was a school bus driver for Columbia County Board of Education for over 30 years and bookkeeper for J.A. Nichols Masonry....
Kathy Riley
Dec 15, 2015
Kathy Riley Augusta, GA - Kathy Jo Riley, 59, of Evans, Georgia entered into rest on December 15, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She is the beloved wife of Robert Michael “Mike” Riley and was a devoted mother, sister, and “Nana” who adored her family. In addition to her husband, she leaves to cherish her memories; her...