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

Kathy G. Pate

Kathy G. Pate

Aug 22, 2023

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Kathy Griswold Pate, 70. Kathy was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and was known as “MeMaw” by her family and friends. She was selfless and took care of others over herself. Memaw enjoyed shopping, loved cooking and traveling to the beach but her favorite time was spent with her family,...

John Bryant Black

John Bryant Black

Aug 22, 2023

Augusta, GA – John Bryant Black died on August 22, 2023. He was born on April 11, 1939, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and was the only child of John Bryant Black, Sr. and Nora Deck Black. Dr. Black is predeceased by his parents and beloved son, Manning Bryant Black. He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Dorothy Curran...

Nanette Anderson Connell

Nanette Anderson Connell

Aug 21, 2023

Augusta, GA – Nanette “Nan” Anderson Connell, 82, loving wife of 45 years to the late Atticus Jerome “Jack” Connell, Jr, entered into rest on Monday, August 21, 2023. Nan was a native of Geneva, Illinois, where she was crowned “Miss Swedish” for her hometown as a young girl. She was a graduate of William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri....

Dorothy "Dot" McIntosh

Dorothy "Dot" McIntosh

Aug 20, 2023

Augusta, GA - Dorothy "Dot" Thomas McIntosh, 91, loving wife of 66 years to the late James "Jim" McIntosh went home to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Even though it broke our hearts to lose her we know she is so happy to be reunited with the love of her life and her precious daughter...

Mary Hung T. Nguyen

Mary Hung T. Nguyen

Aug 19, 2023

Mary Hung T. Nguyen Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 19, 2023, Mrs. Mary Hung T. Nguyen, 99, beloved wife of the late Hong V. Nguyen. Mrs. Nguyen was a native of Viet Nam and has resided in Augusta since 1975. She was a member of St. Teresa of Avila. Mrs. Nguyen is survived by 2 daughters: Lien...

Gladys Velez

Gladys Velez

Aug 19, 2023

Gladys (nee: Gutierrez San Lucas) Velez was born July 11, 1934 in Jipijapa, Ecuador. She was the first of nine children born to Libia San Lucas and Ignacio Gutierrez. She passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Cortez, Colorado at the age of 89. Gladys came to the United States on her 24th birthday in 1958. Her husband, Vicente...

Claude Graybill III

Claude Graybill III

Aug 19, 2023

Claude Graybill Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 19, 2023, Claude Augustus Graybill III, 90, loving wife Mary JoAnn Graybill. Claude graduated from Richmond Academy, attended Junior College of Augusta, and graduated from the University of Georgia. He was an independent insurance agent for 33 years, spending his last 10 years with Roy Scarborough & Associates where...

Lee A. Plummer

Lee A. Plummer

Aug 19, 2023

Lee Armistead Plummer, 31, of Atlanta, GA entered into rest on August 19, 2023 at his parents’ home in Augusta. Lee is survived by his parents, Annie and Chris Plummer, as well as his sister, Kate Prince (Matt), and brother, Christopher Plummer (Megan). He was adored by his nephews Trip, Reid, and William, and niece, Bradley. He is also survived...

Joy Jones

Joy Jones

Aug 18, 2023

Joy Jones Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, August 18, 2023, Mrs. Marilyn Joy Thompson Jones, 72, loving wife of the late Dennis Harrell Jones, MD. Joy was a wonderful, caring mother and sweet friend to others. Joy was born in Atlanta, GA. She spent her childhood in Ecuador with her missionary parents, the late Cameron and Dell...

Colleen M. Gaines

Colleen M. Gaines

Aug 17, 2023

Augusta, GA - Mrs. Colleen McGill Gaines, 79, entered into heavenly rest on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Born in Washington, Georgia, Colleen spent her early years in Lincolnton, Georgia, where she had fond memories of playing with her cousins and held a special place in her heart for the time spent with her aunt Iris and particularly with her grandmother,...

Howell B. Lunceford, Jr.

Howell B. Lunceford, Jr.

Aug 16, 2023

Howell Boyce Lunceford Jr., GA, passed away on August 16, 2023 at Piedmont Hospital of Augusta. Howell was born on November 9, 1946 to Howell Boyce Lunceford Sr. and Bennee West Lunceford of Washington, Georgia. He was a member of the Washington Wilkes High School class of 1965. He earned an Associates degree in computer science from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural...

Pard R. Ward

Pard R. Ward

Aug 16, 2023

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, Mr. Pard R. Ward, 94, husband of 72 years to Mrs. Maxine Daniell Ward. Pard was born in St. George, South Carolina. He served in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was recently honored by the Middle Georgia Honor Flight Association with a trip...

Dr. Ananda P. Pathiraja

Dr. Ananda P. Pathiraja

Aug 15, 2023

Martinez, GA – Dr. Ananda Pathiraja, of Martinez GA, transitioned peacefully in his sleep on the evening of August 15, 2023 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Chandra Pathiraja; daughter Dr. Viranga Pathiraja (Don B Hettiaratchy); son Asanka Pathiraja, Esq; grandchildren Devin and Tarin Hettiaratchy; brother Dr. Ranjith Pathiraja (Chandra); sister Ranjinie Welgama; brother...

James Raymond "Jim" Holden

James Raymond "Jim" Holden

Aug 15, 2023

James Raymond “Jim” Holden, 86, of Martinez, Ga., died Aug. 15, 2023. The son of the late John William “Bill” Holden Sr. and Eleanor Reeves Holden, Jim was born in 1936 in their Augusta home. He attended William Robinson School and Richmond Academy where he met the girl who would become his wife, Elizabeth “Boots” Whitten. Jim graduated from Richmond...

Adelaide Dye

Adelaide Dye

Aug 14, 2023

Blythe, GA – Mrs. Adelaide Pund Dye, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members on Monday, August 14, 2023, after an extended illness. An Augusta native, Adelaide was born on May 13, 1936, to the late Ernest Evers Pund and Louise Weltch Pund. They raised her in the Methodist faith, attending Trinity on the Hill Methodist Church. Mrs. Dye...

Michael A. Via

Michael A. Via

Aug 11, 2023

Michael Via Michael Allen Via, 66, of Augusta Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday morning, August 11th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, but spent most of his life in Augusta. He was a graduate of Hephzibah Highschool, where he met his bride of 48 years, Rebecca Dorn Via....

Franklin Lafayette Cox

Franklin Lafayette Cox

Aug 11, 2023

Frank Cox died peacefully on August 11, 2023, at his home at Thrive at Augusta in Martinez, Georgia. He was 95. Frank was born in Atlanta in 1928, the son of Leon J. and Louise (Calhoun) Cox, and was raised in Atlanta, Augusta, and Decatur, graduating from Decatur High School in 1945. As part of the post-War effort, that fall...

Gene Neal, Jr.

Gene Neal, Jr.

Aug 10, 2023

Augusta, GA – Lester Eugene “Gene” Neal, Jr., 78, entered into rest on Thursday, August 10, 2023 surrounded by his family. Gene was born September 29th, 1944, the oldest son of Lester Eugene Neal, Sr. and Emily Green Neal. In 1964 Gene married the love of his life, Jane Maxwell Neal. Gene founded “Gene’s Discount Quality Clothing” and kept the...

Dr. Robert S. Crumrine

Dr. Robert S. Crumrine

Aug 8, 2023

Dr. Robert Stein Crumrine died peacefully on August 8, 2023. Robert was born October 15, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to Dr. Robert and Pauline Crumrine. Robert earned an AB degree from Dartmouth College and a MD degree from The University of Rochester. He was one of the first fifty pediatric anesthesiologists in the country; and, a pioneering anesthesiologist who changed...

Linda Jo Comer Smith

Linda Jo Comer Smith

Aug 8, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Mrs. Linda Jo Comer Smith, 72, loving wife of Mr. John Terence “Terry” Smith. Linda (also affectionately known as Weezer to her grandchildren, and Mama Linda to many) was a woman of light and laughter. Known for her quick wit and ability to bring a smile to anyone’s face...

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