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

Ronald Usry

Ronald Usry

Dec 7, 2013

Ronald Usry Augusta, GA – Entered into rest December 7, 2013, Ronald Usry, 76, husband of Lillian Kitchens Usry. Mr. Usry, a native of Gibson, GA, had lived in Augusta most of his life. He was a member of Curtis Baptist Church and the Adult 4-B Thomas Shelton Sunday School Class. In addition to his wife, family members include son:...

April Cook Wilkerson

April Cook Wilkerson

Dec 6, 2013

April Cook Wilkerson Evans, GA – Entered into rest Friday, December 6, 2013, Mrs. April Cook Wilkerson, 51, wife of Mr. David W. Wilkerson. Mrs. Wilkerson was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri but lived in Evans for the past 20 years. She was a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Family members in addition to her husband include mother: E....

Beverly Faythe Bentley

Beverly Faythe Bentley

Dec 5, 2013

Beverly Faythe Bentley Augusta, GA- Beverly Faythe Bentley, 69, entered peacefully into eternity on December 5th, 2013, in the quiet comfort of her own home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Judson and Beatrice Bentley, her sister and brother in law, Jewell B. and Freddie J. Childress, her sister in law Clemmie S. Bentley, and her cherished nephew...

Charlie "Mac" Deal

Charlie "Mac" Deal

Dec 5, 2013

Charlie “Mac” Deal Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, December 5, 2013, Mr. Charlie “Mac” Deal, 82 husband of Mrs. Shirley Trice Deal. Mr. Deal was born in Statesboro, GA but lived in Augusta most of his life. He was the owner and operator of Charlie Deals Country Store. Family members in addition to his wife include daughter: Lesalee...

Vennis J. Ferrell, Sr.

Vennis J. Ferrell, Sr.

Dec 5, 2013

Vennis J. Ferrell, Sr. Martinez, GA – Mr. Vennis Jayson Ferrell, Sr. entered into rest at his residence on Thursday, December 05, 2013. Mr. Ferrell was a native of River Junction/Chattahoochee, Florida. He served in the US Army from 1960 to1981 as a paratrooper for two tours in Vietnam, Okinawa, Germany and Korea. After retiring from the Army in 1981,...

Susan Whitfield Pitchford

Susan Whitfield Pitchford

Dec 3, 2013

Susan Whitfield Pitchford Augusta, GA – Entered into rest December 3, 2013, Susan Whitfield Pitchford, 60, wife of Harold Pitchford. Mrs. Pitchford, a native of Savannah, GA, spent most of her life in Augusta. She graduated from Butler High School in 1971 and was an avid Georgia Tech fan. Susan was passionate about family, sports, and politics. She retired from...

Cecil D. "Don" Ardrey

Cecil D. "Don" Ardrey

Dec 3, 2013

Cecil D. “Don” Ardrey, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, December 3, 2013, Mr. Cecil D. “Don” Ardrey, Jr., 85, husband of Mrs. Sara D. Ardrey. Mr. Ardrey was a native of Huntingdon, PA but lived in Augusta for the past 47 years. He retired from the United Sates Army after 22 years of service. Mr. Ardrey was...

Percy Elwood Marcum, Jr.

Percy Elwood Marcum, Jr.

Dec 2, 2013

Percy Elwood Marcum, Jr. Augusta, GA – Percy E. Marcum, Jr., age 81, loving husband of Edna M. Marcum, and only child of Percy E. Marcum, Sr. and Mamie Newsome Marcum, entered into rest on December 2, 2013. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, 811 Telfair Street, at...

Harroll Michael Fortenberry

Harroll Michael Fortenberry

Nov 30, 2013

Mike Fortenberry Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 30, 2013, Mr. Harroll Michael Fortenberry, 50, loving husband of Dayna Fortenberry, Mr. Fortenberry was a native of Charleston, SC, but lived in Augusta, GA for 35 years. He loved to fish, coach his son’s baseball teams, and was an avid Saints fan. Mike was a loyal employee of Quad...

Cheree L. Holcombe

Cheree L. Holcombe

Nov 29, 2013

Cheree L. Holcombe Augusta, GA – Mrs. Cheree Leonard Holcombe, 45, entered into rest Friday, November 29, 2013. Mrs. Holcombe was a native of Decatur, GA but grew up in Wrens, GA and has resided in the Grovetown area for the last several years. She was a graduate of Augusta College and the University of Georgia. She was a CPA...

Matthew Bibb

Matthew Bibb

Nov 28, 2013

Matthew Bibb Thomson, GA – Mr. Matthew H. Bibb, 36, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 after a short illness. Bibb lived in Atlanta most of his life. He was a graduate of Shiloh High School and studied History at Georgia State University. He had a kind heart and a gentle spirit, but above all he was an amazing...

David W. Karr, Sr.

David W. Karr, Sr.

Nov 27, 2013

David W. Karr, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 27, 2013, Mr. David W. Karr, 68, loving husband of Mrs. Marlene Karr and son of the late George and Emily Karr. Mr. Karr was a native of Havre de Grace, Maryland but lived in Augusta much of his life. He served in the U.S. Army (Special Forces)...

James William Quick "Jim"

James William Quick "Jim"

Nov 26, 2013

James William Quick Grovetown, GA -James William Quick passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Jim was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 15, 1937 to parents William and Romana Quick. Those left to cherish his memory are Mary Ellen, beloved wife of 53 years; children Laura Boyer and husband Nelson, Mike Quick and wife Bobbi, Jeanne Brown and...

Ruth Quinn Hardy

Ruth Quinn Hardy

Nov 26, 2013

Ruth Quinn Hardy Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 26, 2013, Frances Ruth Hardy, 83, wife of the late John Berry Hardy. Mrs. Hardy was a native of Augusta and lived in the Augusta area most of her life. She was the secretary at Hardy Plumbing Company. Family members include daughters: Frances Widener and husband David of North...

Laura Margita

Laura Margita

Nov 26, 2013

Laura Margita Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 26, 2013, Mrs. Laura Ann Margita, 86, wife of the late John E. Margita. Family members include a daughter: Cheryl Schmidt and husband Clifford of Augusta; grandchildren: Robert R. Clark, John E. Clark, Thomas C. Clark, Jennifer A. Neal; and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. Thomas Poteet...

John Locksmith

John Locksmith

Nov 25, 2013

John Locksmith Augusta, Ga. - John Paul Locksmith, 79, passed away November 25 in Orlando, Florida. “Jack” was a practicing radiologist for the majority of his professional career and taught at MCG for the last 15 years of his career. Dr. Locksmith made the Augusta area his home for the past 25 years. He is survived by his wife of...

Ralph Jonah Simons

Ralph Jonah Simons

Nov 23, 2013

Ralph Jonah Simons Augusta, GA – Ralph Jonah Simons passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013, 86, husband of June Clark Simons. Mr. Simons, a native of Thomson, GA, attended Thomson High School. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Business degree in 1949. He served in the United States Navy at the end of World War II. Mr....

Hatsuko "Peggy" Ruiz

Hatsuko "Peggy" Ruiz

Nov 23, 2013

Hatsuko “Peggy” Ruiz Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 23, 2013, Hatsuko “Peggy” Ruiz, 89, wife of August Ruiz, Sr. In addition to her husband, family members include daughters: Christine Jones (Steven) of Augusta, GA and Darlene Ardoin (Gene) of Magnolia, TX; sons: August Ruiz, Jr. (Laura) of Sebastian, FL and Daniel Ruiz (fiancée Daniella Piperno) of New...

Jeanne S. Baucom

Jeanne S. Baucom

Nov 21, 2013

Jeanne S. Baucom Augusta, GA – Jeanne S. Baucom, 77, went home to be with the Lord November 21, 2013, wife of Jim “Short” O. Baucom. Mrs. Baucom was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and the Joe Easler Sunday School Class. She taught Sunday school in the youth and adult divisions for the past 50 years. She was manager...

Thurmond Gary Smith

Thurmond Gary Smith

Nov 21, 2013

Thurmond Gary Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 21, 2013, Thurmond Gary Smith, 60, husband of Joy Smith. A native of Augusta, GA, Mr. Smith was a member of Warren Baptist Church and attended The Sanctuary. He worked as an electrician with Johnson Control for 18 years. In addition to his wife, family members include son: T....

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