Obituaries

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

Kay G. Sapp

Kay G. Sapp

Jun 24, 2023

At sunset on June 24th, 2023, Kathryn Gustin “Kay” Sapp, surrounded by her four children and husband, went home to be with Jesus. She will be celebrated in life by her husband and best friend of 57 years, Theron Coleman Sapp Sr., her children Jan Archambault (Andrew), Theron Sapp (Tracy), Wade Sapp (Casey), Molly Blumenthal (Bobby) and 11 grandchildren. Kay...

Preston D. Harpe

Preston D. Harpe

Jun 24, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 24, 2023, Preston Dan Harpe, 90, loving husband of 29 years to Dorothy Dowdy Harpe. Preston was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and of the Dr. Les Walters’ and Dr. David Hawkins’ Sunday School Class. He was a native of Thomaston, GA, proudly served in the United States Army and...

Mary R. Booker Lemon

Mary R. Booker Lemon

Jun 23, 2023

Augusta, GA – Mary R. Booker Lemon, 72, passed peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at home with her husband Ross Lemon. Mary battled Ovarian Cancer for over three years. Mary and Ross were happily married for 17 years. Mary was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a 1969 graduate of Butler High School and a graduate...

Donna Jabour

Donna Jabour

Jun 22, 2023

Donna Brown Jabour, 59, of Augusta, Georgia passed away at home on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Donna was born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 23, 1964. She graduated from the University of South Carolina and loved her job as a recruiter and human resources manager over the years. Donna was passionate about her children and grandson, good food, soccer, and...

Ronald W. Matthews

Ronald W. Matthews

Jun 22, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, June 22, 2023, Ronald William Matthews, 77, most wonderful husband of 48 years to Sharon K Matthews. Ron was the second of nine children to Zella and Carl Matthews; born in Vancouver, Washington. The family moved around during his childhood and ended up purchasing property on Yelm Creek that Ron found for...

Robert Dwight Joiner

Robert Dwight Joiner

Jun 22, 2023

Robert Dwight Joiner Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, June 22, 2023, Mr. Robert Dwight Joiner, 73, loving husband of 53 years to Mrs. Linda Allen Joiner. Dwight was a native of Augusta, Georgia. Being an entrepreneur, Dwight owned and founded several local companies, including The Brass Ring, and Street and Trail. He was also a real estate...

Blanche Martin

Blanche Martin

Jun 21, 2023

Augusta, GA – Blanche Harrison Martin, 93, was laid to rest on September 22, 2023. Her grandson, Preston DeWitt Conger, III, officiated the private service for the family. Blanche was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia, and the loving wife of 39 years to the late Alfred Marshall Martin and later, for 10 years to the late Walter Bryant.

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Dana "Ga" Robinson

Dana "Ga" Robinson

Jun 21, 2023

Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Mrs. Dana Robinson, 55, loving wife of Mr. Robby Robinson. Dana was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was a 1986 Jones County graduate and was active in several sports in high school. Dana worked at Cushman Paint & Body for 18 years, she was known as “The Warden”...

Bunny P. Newman

Bunny P. Newman

Jun 20, 2023

Trenton, SC - Bunny Palmer Newman, wife of Alfred Freeman Newman, passed away June 20, 2023, after a courageous eight years living with multiple myeloma. She was a resident of Trenton, South Carolina. Bunny, daughter of the late Lawrence E. Palmer (Shorty) and Laura Landrum Palmer, was born December 27, 1956, in Augusta, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she...

Laura Louise Brown Wilson

Laura Louise Brown Wilson

Jun 18, 2023

Augusta, GA – Laura Louise Brown Wilson left this life to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 18, 2023. She suffered with heart disease for many years, dying at home in her sleep. She was a fighter, fighting the disease with all her strength and vigor, refusing to give up. Had she not been asleep, she would not...

Parker Radford

Parker Radford

Jun 18, 2023

North Augusta, SC - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Parker David Radford, 29, of North Augusta, SC on June 18th, 2023. Parker proudly worked at The Atlanta Gas Light Company, where he was fortunate to have a job he loved, along with many co-workers he admired and respected. Parker spent his free time hunting,...

Dolly Burns

Dolly Burns

Jun 17, 2023

Dolly Burns Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 17, 2023, Mrs. Dolly S. Burns, 99, loving wife of the late Thomas Burns. Dolly was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She graduated from Toccoa School of Nursing, working as a registered nurse at the Augusta VA. Family members include her niece: Patricia Farmer: nephews: Joseph Casey Szocinski (Cleavie)...

Nelda Hopkins Reese

Nelda Hopkins Reese

Jun 17, 2023

Augusta, GA - Nelda Hopkins Reese, 83, went home to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was the devoted and loving wife of Thomas M. Reese for 63 years. She was born in Wilkes County Georgia to the late Charlie Wills and Lois Anderson Hopkins on January 31,1940 in the community of Lundberg. She graduated...

Charles "Ricky" Scroggs

Charles "Ricky" Scroggs

Jun 17, 2023

Augusta, GA – Charles “Ricky” Scroggs, 68, entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2023. Ricky was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Butler High School and retired from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. He was a loving uncle and friend. He enjoyed doting on his cats Tabitha and Callie. He had a strong belief in...

David R. Reed

David R. Reed

Jun 16, 2023

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 16, 2023, Mr. David Ross Reed, 76, loving husband of Mrs. Thom Do Reed. Additional family members include his daughters: Tina Reed Yaun and Phuong (Donna) Phan (Long); sons: David Reed, Jr. (Valery); and Buddy Reed (Tanya); grandchildren: Andrew Phan (Angela Tran); Cristine Phan (Phuong Le); Thu Thuy Phan (Phol Lam);...

Joseph Michael Fabiani

Joseph Michael Fabiani

Jun 16, 2023

Joseph Fabiani Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 16, 2023, Joseph Michael Fabiani, 74, loving husband of Marie A. Fabiani. Joseph was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. He was a Vietnam veteran, proudly serving in the United States Army and National Guard. He received the Army Commendation Medal, recipient of two Purple Hearts,...

Bill Norvell

Bill Norvell

Jun 16, 2023

William “Bill” Paul Norvell, Jr, 73, of Evans, Georgia passed away on June 16. 2023. Bill was born on August 28, 1949 in Augusta to Dr. and Mrs. William Paul Norvell (Nadine). He grew up playing baseball, football, and church league softball. Bill graduated from Georgia Military School in 1967 and while attending Augusta College he started working for Norvell...

Harlan L. Burdeshaw

Harlan L. Burdeshaw

Jun 15, 2023

Harlan L. Burdeshaw (1935-2023) Augusta, GA - Harlan L. Burdeshaw, 88, entered into eternal rest and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, 15 June 2023. Harlan was born in Donalsonville, Georgia. He had an early love for big screen movies and the cinema. He quickly found a way to satisfy this affection and started working in...

Brett S. McGuire

Brett S. McGuire

Jun 14, 2023

Mr. Brett Stuart McGuire, Sr., age 71, passed away at his home in Appling on June 14, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Major Byron and Geneva McGuire and his brother, Byron McGuire, Jr. He is survived by his children, John Strelec (Deborah) of Evans, Georgia, Brook McGuire (Gary) of Cumming, Georgia and Brett McGuire Jr. of...

Elizabeth Bentley Hearn

Elizabeth Bentley Hearn

Jun 14, 2023

Augusta, GA – Elizabeth Hearn (77), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Elizabeth was an amazing mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Spending quality time with her family and friends brought her so much joy, but her highest assignment on this earth was prayer. She enjoyed praying with her friends (also known as the Golden Girls) and ministering...

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