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

Gertrude K. Carn

Gertrude K. Carn

Nov 21, 2013

Gertrude K. Carn Augusta, GA – Entered into rest November 21, 2013, Gertrude K. Carn, 98, wife of the late George Lewis Carn. Mrs. Carn was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, a member of St. John United Methodist Church and previously a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. She retired from Gracewood...

Mary Elizabeth Blackston "Big Nanny"

Mary Elizabeth Blackston "Big Nanny"

Nov 17, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Blackston Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, November 17, 2013, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Blackston, 78, wife of 64 years to Mr. Aaron Blackston. Mrs. Blackston was a native and life long resident of Augusta. She worked as a Supervisor for Homestead Draperies. Mrs. Blackston was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was known as “Big Nanny”...

Lt. Col. Roy Joseph Barrios (Ret.)

Lt. Col. Roy Joseph Barrios (Ret.)

Nov 17, 2013

Lt. Col. Roy Joseph Barrios (Ret.) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest November 17, 2013, Roy Joseph Barrios, 80, husband of Lorena Holland Barrios. A native of Thibodaux, LA, he served an exemplary career in the United States Army for 28 years. Other family members include daughters: Danielle A. Barrios of Gracewood, GA, Denise A. Barrios (Tony) of Commerce, GA;...

Kenneth Andrew Cone

Kenneth Andrew Cone

Nov 16, 2013

Kenneth Cone Augusta, GA – Kenneth Andrew Cone, 78, husband of Diane Amacker Cone entered into rest Saturday, November 16, 2013. He was born in Lodge, South Carolina on July 26, 1935 to the late Agnes Valentine Cone and Herman Andrew Cone. Mr. Cone is survived by his daughter, Kelly Christine, his son, Kenneth Andrew Cone, Jr. and his daughter,...

Virginia Balducci

Virginia Balducci

Nov 16, 2013

Virginia Balducci Augusta, GA – Mary Virginia Wachendorfer Kelly Balducci, 94, of Newberry, SC, danced into the arms of Jesus on November 16, 2013. She was born to the late Clara and Charles Wachendorfer on January 28, 1919, in Joliet, IL. She married the late Michael C. Kelly on April 6, 1941 and they made their home in Joliet. Virginia...

Michael Golosky

Michael Golosky

Nov 14, 2013

Michael Golosky Augusta, GA – Mr. Michael Neal Golosky, 66, entered into rest on Thursday, November 14, 2013. Mr. Golosky attended Church of the Most Holy Trinity and St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. He attended Butler High School and he then served in the US Army. He was owner and operator of N & W Camera Exchange from...

Donald Anderson

Donald Anderson

Nov 12, 2013

Donald Anderson Augusta, GA – Donald Allan Anderson, 83, passed away with his family by his side on November 12, 2013, in Augusta, GA. Born in Duluth, MN in 1930, Don graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1952 and was a proud “Golden Gopher” alumnus. He moved to Augusta upon graduation seeking a warmer climate. He joined the E.I...

Joyce Bentley Wireman

Joyce Bentley Wireman

Nov 12, 2013

Joyce Bentley Wireman Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the residence, Joyce Bentley Wireman, 78, wife of the late Roy Wireman, Jr. Joyce was a native of Lackey, Kentucky, having made Augusta her home for the past 49 years. She was a retired hairdresser, and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She worked tirelessly and...

Raymon L. DeBarge

Raymon L. DeBarge

Nov 12, 2013

Raymond L. DeBarge Augusta, GA – Mr. Raymond L. DeBarge, 89, husband of the late Gladys Irene DeBarge, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 12, 2013, Mr. DeBarge was the son of the late Lawrence and Bertha DeBarge of Springfield, MA. He served in the United States Army, being the last of four brothers who served in World...

Mary Elizabeth Perrini Simpson

Mary Elizabeth Perrini Simpson

Nov 12, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Perrini Simpson Martinez, GA – Entered into rest November 12, 2013, Mary Elizabeth Perrini Simpson, 86, wife of 55 years to David K. Simpson. Mrs. Simpson was a native of Jersey City, NJ. She was a faithful attendee of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. She was a fantastic cook, joyful homemaker, and a wonderful wife and mother....

Minnie Louise Page Whisnant

Minnie Louise Page Whisnant

Nov 9, 2013

Minnie Louise Page Whisnant Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 9, 2013, Minnie Louise Page Whisnant, 81, wife of Lawrence L. Whisnant. In addition to her husband, family members include daughter: Ginny Gallahar; son: Roy Brown; 2 step-daughters: Theresa Bolyard, Melissa Kinard; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents: Roy L. Page...

Melvin L. "Mel" Cox

Melvin L. "Mel" Cox

Nov 7, 2013

Melvin L. Cox Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 7, 2013, Mr. Melvin L. “Mel” Cox, 61, beloved husband of Mrs. Deborah M. Cox. Mr. Cox has lived in Martinez for the past 20 years. He was the assistant IT Director for Walton Options where he worked with the training and equipment for the disabled. Family members in...

Charlita M."Lita" Moulton

Charlita M."Lita" Moulton

Nov 6, 2013

Charlita M. Moulton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 6, 2013, Mrs. Charlita M. “Lita” Moulton, 52, loving wife of David Lee Moulton. Mrs. Moulton was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness Martinez Congregation. Family members in addition to her husband include parents: Charlie Mills and Dorothy Morgan; daughters: Celeste Sanchez of Martinez and Jennifer Small...

Thomas John Kelly, Jr.

Thomas John Kelly, Jr.

Nov 5, 2013

Thomas John Kelly, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 5, 2013, Thomas Kelly, Jr., 28. Thomas John Kelly, Jr., son of Thomas John Kelly, Sr. of Vidalia, GA and Kim French of Sharon, NY. He served for the United States Marine Corps for three years. He was a sophomore at Georgia Regents University and was a brother...

Terry O. Childers, Sr.

Terry O. Childers, Sr.

Nov 5, 2013

Terry O. Childers, Sr., LUTCF Augusta, GA – Received his crown of righteousness, November 5, 2013, Terry O. Childers, Sr., LUTCF, 66, husband of 45 years to Lynne B. Childers. Mr. Childers was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first Major League Baseball draft in 1965 out of the Academy of Richmond County; he did not sign and...

Barbara M. Watwood

Barbara M. Watwood

Nov 5, 2013

Barbara M. Watwood Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 5, 2013, Mrs. Barbara M. Watwood, 83, wife of the late Mr. James A. “Jim” Watwood. Mrs. Watwood was an active member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church where she participated in the St. Andrew Presbyterian Women. Prior to moving to Augusta, she was an active member at Heritage Presbyterian...

Jewell Amber Bridges

Jewell Amber Bridges

Nov 4, 2013

Jewell Amber Bridges Aiken, SC- Jewell Amber “MeMe” Bridges, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 4, 2013. MeMe was born in Lexington, NC. She was a beautician with an in home shop in Martinez, GA, which she ran for over thirty years of happy customers. She met, fell in love, with Charles Burnice ”Red” Bridges a...

Ronald "Rick" McBride

Ronald "Rick" McBride

Nov 2, 2013

Ronald “Rick” McBride Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 2, 2013, Ronald Richard McBride, 67. A native of Chattanooga, TN, Mr. McBride has been a resident of Augusta for the past 28 years. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from SRS as a Senior Engineer. Mr. McBride was...

Irene Page

Irene Page

Nov 1, 2013

Irene Page Martinez, GA.- Irene Mary Letizia Page, of Martinez, GA, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2013 at Trinity Hospital following a brave fight with cancer. Survivors include:her mother, Martha Letizia, her five daughters, Vicki (Miro) Ledajaks of Chicago, IL, Allison (Steven) Greene of Martinez, GA, Cristina (Rutilo) Jurado of Jacksonville, NC, Stephanie (Shawn)...

Cecilia Longtin

Cecilia Longtin

Oct 31, 2013

Cecilia Longtin North Augusta, S.C. - Cecilia Ann Longtin, 91, entered into eternal rest Thursday, October 31, 2013. Cecilia was a native of Austin, MN and has lived in North Augusta since 1953. She was a medical records librarian and homemaker, and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr....

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