Obituaries

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

Cecil Ray Diamond, Sr.

Cecil Ray Diamond, Sr.

Jan 15, 2015

Cecil Ray Diamond, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 15, 2015, Mr. Cecil Ray Diamond, Sr., 91, husband to the late Pearllie L. Diamond and the late Lorene Whaley Diamond. Mr. Diamond spent most of his life as a resident of Augusta and lived at St. John’s Towers. He was a member of Central Baptist Church where...

Giuliana Milan

Giuliana Milan

Jan 14, 2015

Giuliana Milan Augusta, GA – Mrs. Giuliana Gabriella Milan, 70, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Julie moved to California from Italy in 1968 and moved to Georgia in 1996. She was a fantastic mother, friend and she loved to cook. Family members include her son: Cristian Peter of Augusta; daughter: Serena Enslow of Oneida, NY; grandchildren: Nathan...

Mary Boutwell Rutti

Mary Boutwell Rutti

Jan 13, 2015

Mary Boutwell Rutti Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, November 13, 2015, Mrs. Mary Boutwell Rutti. She was married for 40 years to the love of her life, the late Ray Boutwell and to the late Harold E. Rutti for 23 years. Mary was born in Aiken Co., but lived in Richmond County for many years where she was...

Leo Otero, Sr.

Leo Otero, Sr.

Jan 11, 2015

Leo Otero, Sr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Leo Otero, Sr., 86, entered into rest Sunday, January 11, 2015. Mr. Otero was a mechanic for over 30 years and was a member of Stevens Creek Church. He was a lover of classic cars and enjoyed life. He never met a stranger and was known for his sense of humor and smile....

Alonzo Plumb "Bruz" Boardman, Jr.

Alonzo Plumb "Bruz" Boardman, Jr.

Jan 10, 2015

Alonzo Plumb "Bruz" Boardman, Jr. Augusta, GA - In the early morning hours of January the tenth Alonzo Plumb "Bruz" Boardman, Jr. went peacefully into rest in his home. A proud and lifelong Augustan Bruz had a zest for life, a remarkable love for his family and friends and an unwavering positive attitude towards all he approached in life. A...

Patrick G. Wilson

Patrick G. Wilson

Jan 10, 2015

Patrick G. Wilson Augusta, GA – Patrick Graham Wilson, 52, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was employed by Reeves Construction and Towing for 17 years. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church and The Woodmen of the World Lodge #1571. He enjoyed fishing and camping. Survivors include wife: Melinda K. Wilson; daughter: Brittany Nicole...

Nancy C. Parris

Nancy C. Parris

Jan 10, 2015

Nancy Louise Campbell Parris Augusta, GA – Nancy Louise Campbell Parris went to be with the Lord early on the morning of Saturday, January 10, 2015, age 72, wife of Richard Mills Parris, daughter of the late Raymond and Martha Herman Campbell. Nancy spent 30 years as a travel agent, the last 17 of which were spent at Morris Travel....

Barbara G. Powers

Barbara G. Powers

Jan 10, 2015

Barbara Ann Gafford Augusta, GA – Barbara G. Powers, 80, entered into rest on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Georgia Regents University. Mrs. Powers was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was an active member of Lakemont Presbyterian Church, John Tabb Sunday School Class and Keenagers. She retired from Richmond County Data Entry and License and Inspection. A...

Sarah Jane Glaze Phetteplace

Sarah Jane Glaze Phetteplace

Jan 10, 2015

Sarah Jane Glaze Phetteplace Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 10, 2015 at her home, Sarah Jane Glaze Phetteplace, 82, wife of the late Richard Paul Phetteplace. Mrs. Phetteplace was a native of Augusta, GA. She loved antiques, furniture and painting. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family members include sons: Billie Lee Braswell, Jr....

Janet Usry

Janet Usry

Jan 10, 2015

Janet Usry ROSWELL, Ga. - Janet Johnson Usry passed away on January 10, 2015. Janet Johnson Usry was born on September 6, 1931 in Garfield, GA, to the late Nancy Lee and Daniel Crock Johnson. The family moved to Augusta when Mrs. Usry was a young child, where she graduated from Tubman High School. She was married to Robert Owens...

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Jan 9, 2015

Moffatt Hardeman “Hardy” Wylie, Jr. On the morning of January 9, 2015, Hardy passed away at home after a 15 month battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. At the time of his passing, he was blessed to have his family by his side. Hardy was 75 years old. Hardy was born on Christmas Day, 1939 in Charleston, South Carolina. He...

Elizabeth Hall Schweers

Elizabeth Hall Schweers

Jan 9, 2015

Elizabeth Hall Schweers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 9, 2015, Miss Elizabeth Hall Schweers, 86, a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She attended and graduated from Mt. St. Joseph High School and attended Junior College of Augusta. Miss Schweers was employed at Georgia Railroad Bank for several years. After recovering from an automobile accident she worked...

Martha Owens

Martha Owens

Jan 8, 2015

Martha Owens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 8, 2015, Mrs. Martha H. Owens, 82, loving wife of 34 years to the late John B. Owens. Mrs. Owens was a native of Marion, AL. She was a 1951 graduate of Perry County High School. She then graduated from Judson College and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She...

Wanda Collins

Wanda Collins

Jan 7, 2015

Wanda Collins Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 7, 2015, Mrs. Wanda Collins, 74, loving wife of 28 years to the late Command Sergeant Major Ted Collins, Jr. Mrs. Collins traveled the world with her husband, who was in the U.S. Army, and she was of the German descent. She loved her dog, Daisy, and her beloved grandchildren....

Rees Matthews, Jr.

Rees Matthews, Jr.

Jan 6, 2015

Rees Matthews, Jr. "Rees" Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 6, 2015, Mr. Vernon Rees Matthews, Jr. 63, husband of Mrs. Juanita “Sissy” Matthews. Mr. Matthews was a resident of Augusta. He was a self-employed mechanic. Mr. Matthews enjoyed participating in political campaigns, visiting being with family and friends. Socializing was the biggest part of his personality. Family...

Joseph Edward Cole, Jr.

Joseph Edward Cole, Jr.

Jan 3, 2015

Joseph “Joe” Edward Cole, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 3, 2015, Joseph “Joe” Edward Cole, Jr., 52, husband of Nina Cole. Mr. Cole worked at SRS. He was a carpenter for most of his life. His family was his passion and he most recently enjoyed riding his Harley and he loved being with his cat Buzzy....

Baby Avery Jane Parrish

Baby Avery Jane Parrish

Jan 3, 2015

Baby Avery Jane Parrish Augusta, GA – Baby Avery Jane Parrish entered into rest in the arms of her parents on Saturday, January 3, 2015. We are thankful to the Lord for everything we’ve been through and for his will. We will see you again Little Love. Family members include her parents: Greg and Alison Parrish; sister: Kamryn Frankie Parrish;...

Harry M. Carpenter III

Harry M. Carpenter III

Jan 3, 2015

Harry M. Carpenter III Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 03, 2015 after an extended illness, Harry M. Carpenter III, age 60. Family members include mother: Dorothy D. Carpenter of Augusta; sister: Barbara C. Ellington and husband Joe of Augusta; nieces: Amanda Atkinson and husband Bert and Laura Ellington; nephew: Jarrett Ellington; and great nephew: Everett Atkinson. He...

Susan Lynn Cooley

Susan Lynn Cooley

Jan 3, 2015

Susan Lynn Cooley Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 3, 2014, Mrs. Susan Lynn Cooley, 49, wife of Mr. Mickey Cooley. Family members in addition to her husband include daughter: Alexis Cooley; mother: Donna Weiland brother: Paul Weiland; sister: Kathy Zarcone (Carl) and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father: Bernie Weiland and...

Leonard Timothy Hill

Leonard Timothy Hill

Jan 2, 2015

Mr. Leonard Timothy Hill AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Leonard Timothy Hill, 69, entered into rest on January 2, 2015. Mr. Hill is the son of the late Leonard Elwood Hill and Ebbie Massey Hill. Survivors include his children, James Paxton Hill (Kate) of Cartersville, GA, Ashley Hill Weathers (Nathan) of Woodstock, GA, Blake Hill Leverett (Michael) of Augusta, and Andrew...