Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Charles Major
Jun 7, 2013
Mr. Charles G. Major Augusta, GA – Entered into rest June 7, 2013 at University Hospital, Charles G. Major, 61, husband of Connie M. Major. A native of Augusta, GA, Charles graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1970. He was also a graduate of the University of Georgia. Charles was an avid golfer and football fan and enjoyed...
Gerard "Ward" E. McKnight
Jun 5, 2013
Gerard “Ward” E. McKnight Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 5, 2013, Mr. Gerard “Ward” E. McKnight, 76, husband of 50 years to the late Mrs. Darlene M. McKnight. Mr. McKnight was a member of Advent Lutheran Church. He retired as a Master Sergeant for the United States Army after 22 ½ years of service. Mr. McKnight served...
Phyllis Ann Bronson
Jun 3, 2013
Phyllis Ann Bronson North Augusta, SC- Phyllis Ann Bronson, 87, entered into rest on June 3, 2013 at her home in North Augusta, SC. She was born in 1925 in Ferguson Township, Clearfield County, PA, to Roland and Anna Shoff Barrett. She spent her youth in Clearfield County, PA, attended Marron School near Kermoor, PA, and graduated Clearfield High School....
Edwin Lloyd Strickland
Jun 3, 2013
Edwin Lloyd Strickland Augusta, Georgia - Entered into rest Monday, June 3, 2013, Edwin Lloyd Strickland. Family members include: 3 children, Jeffrey Scott (Katie Newton) Strickland of Augusta, GA, Richard Taylor (Johanna Mathis) Strickland of North Augusta, SC, and Katharine Anne (Shane Joseph) Howard of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren: Luke Osborne Strickland of Augusta, GA and Hailey Anne Howard of Wilmington,...
Cheryl Ann Key
Jun 2, 2013
Cheryl Key Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 2, 2013, Ms. Cheryl Ann Key, 57. Family members include father: Fred T. Key, Sr.; brother: Tommy Key; daughter: Tasha R. Lewis; son: Clark; three grandchildren; and fiancé James C. Smith, II. A memorial services will be held Thursday, June 6, 2013, 6:00 P.M. in the Chapel at Thomas Poteet...
Joe Quattlebaum
Jun 1, 2013
Joe B. Quattlebaum Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 1, 2013, Mr. Joe B. Quattlebaum, 81, husband of Patricia S. Quattlebaum. Family members in addition to his wife include his children: Kay Q. Dean and husband Jeff, Tara Q. O’Neal and husband Ed, Greg Quattlebaum and wife Tracie, Jody Quattlebaum and wife Shannon; grandchildren: Megan Dean, Scott Dean,...
Denise Anderson Sherrill
May 31, 2013
Denise Anderson Sherrill Augusta, GA – Denise Elizabeth Anderson Sherrill, beloved wife of William Serlie Sherrill III, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 31, 2013. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, William Serlie Sherrill IV, her parents, Joseph McRoy, Sr. & Deona Anderson and brother, Joseph McRoy Anderson, Jr. Family members in...
Ovanlie Fowler
May 31, 2013
Mr. Ovanlie (Van) Fowler Martinez, GA - Mr. Van Fowler, age 90, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, of Old Petersburg Road in Martinez, GA, peacefully passed away Friday, May 31 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. Mr. Fowler was born in White County, TN on January 10th 1923 to the late Everett Dillard Fowler and Nancy Cordelia Sherrill....
Mikel Ray Powell
May 31, 2013
Mikel R. Powell Thomson, GA – Mr. Mikel Ray Powell, 65, went fishing with his Lord on Friday, May 31, 2013. Mr. Powell retired from a printing company in Evans, GA. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart of many wonderful years, Karen G. Powell; children: Denise (Keith) Firster of Aiken, SC, Mikel (Debbie) Powell, Jr. of Thomson, GA; grandchildren:...
Paul E. Jackson
May 30, 2013
Paul E. Jackson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 30, 2013, Mr. Paul E. Jackson, 56, husband of Mrs. Miyoko K. Jackson. Mr. Jackson was born in Johnson City, TN, and was currently living in Evans, GA. He was a graduate of University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering. Mr. Jackson was very dedicated to...
Wayne "Bubba" Henry King
May 29, 2013
Wayne “Bubba” Henry King North Augusta, SC –Mr. Wayne Henry King, fondly known as “Bubba”, 70, of North Augusta died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Medical College of Georgia. Mr. King was born August 10, 1942 in Augusta, GA. He was the son of the late Austin Raymond King, Sr. and Edythe Veal King. Mr. King attended Riverside Military...
Mary W. Arnold
May 28, 2013
Mary Tant Waters Arnold Lexington, SC – Moved to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, Mrs. Mary Tant Waters Arnold, wife of Michael C. Arnold. Mrs. Arnold was preceded to heaven by her parents Mary Jane Waters and Revan Freeman Waters. Family members in addition to her husband include son: Roger Tant and wife Dianne; daughter: Angela Key...
Ray "Raybo" E. Ferguson
May 26, 2013
Mr. Ray “Raybo” E. Ferguson, Jr. Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Doctor’s Hospital, Ray “Raybo” E. Ferguson, 58, husband to Diane Patterson Ferguson for 32 years. Born to Ray Eugene Ferguson, Sr. and Berta Jean Mitchell Ferguson in Augusta, GA, Mr. Ferguson was a fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs and racing. He...
Cathy S. Hutcheson
May 23, 2013
Cathy Stafford Hutcheson Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 23, 2013, Cathy Hutcheson, 51, wife of Joey Hutcheson. Mrs. Hutcheson was a 1980 graduate of Aquinas High School. She graduated from Augusta Technical College with a degree in technical design and graphics. In addition to her husband, family members include mother: Mrs. Annette Stafford; sister: Sherry S. Walker...
Allen Ludwick
May 22, 2013
Mr. Allen Ludwick Augusta, GA – Entered into rest May 22, 2013 at Trinity Hospital, Allen Ludwick, 84, husband of Peggy Ludwick. Mr. Ludwick attended First Baptist Church of Augusta for 52 years. He was a member of the church orchestra and played the trombone with other local groups such as the Augusta Community Band, the Augusta Symphony Orchestra, and...
Barry J. Forde
May 21, 2013
Mr. Barry J. Forde Golden Harvest Food Bank Augusta, GA – Entered into rest May 21, 2013 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA, Barry J. Forde, 65, husband of 43 years to Diane Forde. Mr. Forde was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. He worked at Golden Harvest Food Bank for 29 years and was the Associate Director...
Evie Jean McCorkle Holloway
May 21, 2013
Jean McCorkle Holloway Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Mrs. Evie Jean McCorkle Holloway, 73, loving wife of 43 years to Thomas “Tommy” B. Holloway. Mrs. Holloway worked with Metropolitan Insurance for 25 years and with the Richmond County Board of Education as an accountant for 18 years. She was a member of The Hill...
Michael Adrian Pate
May 21, 2013
Michael Adrian Pate Augusta, GA – Mr. Michael Adrian Pate, 46, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Mr. Pate loved the game of golf and was a fun loving guy. He worked in the food and beverage industry for many years. Family members include mother: Mary Pate Tomchey; father: the late Hugh Pate; brothers: John H. Pate (Kimberly),...
Emma M. Shirley
May 19, 2013
Emma M. Shirley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, May 19, 2013, Mrs. Emma M. Shirley, 77, wife of the late Charles L. Shirley. Mrs. Shirley was a native of Germany and has resided in Augusta since 1959. She was a hostess for 30 years at Horns Restaurant. Family members include daughters: Rosita Diniero and husband Tomas of Germany,...
Gordon L. Tharin
May 19, 2013
Gordon L. Tharin Martinez, GA – Mr. Gordon L. Tharin, 66, entered into rest on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Mr. Tharin enjoyed spending time at the gun range with his sons and was an excellent cook. He was a loving father and grandfather. Family members include sons: Jeffrey Tharin, Zachary Tharin and fiancée Shannon Key; grandchildren: Pierce Tharin, Taylor Tharin,...