Obituaries

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

Opal Chalker Hammett

Opal Chalker Hammett

Jul 12, 2011

Opal Chalker Hammett Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 12, 2011, Mrs. Opal Chalker Hammett, 85, wife of the late Ralph Hammett. Mrs. Hammett was a native of Gibson, GA. She graduated from Glascock County High School. She was a teller at the Bank of Gibson. In 1950 she married Ralph Hammett and in 1961 they moved to...

James "Jim" Brouillard

James "Jim" Brouillard

Jul 7, 2011

Mr. James A. “Jim” Brouillard Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 7, 2011, Mr. James A. “Jim” Brouillard, 79, husband of Mrs. Terri Brouillard. Mr. Brouillard was raised in Manchester NH and lived in Augusta since 1978. Mr. Brouillard was a member of St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church, American Legion Post 205, VFW Post 649, Goshen Plantation Golf...

Edward C. Luke, Sr.

Edward C. Luke, Sr.

Jul 7, 2011

Mr. Edward C. Luke, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 7, 2011, Mr. Edward Crawford Luke, Sr., 86, husband of Betty P. Luke. Mr. Luke, a lifelong resident of Augusta, was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. He was the first republican state representative from Richmond County. He served in Word War II...

Jane Stephens

Jane Stephens

Jul 5, 2011

Mrs. Jane G. Stephens Registered Nurse Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 5, 2011, Mrs. Jane G.Stephens, 66, wife of Mr. William P. Stephens, Jr. (Bill). Mrs. Stephens was a native of Clyde, KS. She was a member of Curtis Baptist Church. Mrs. Stephens was retired from Gracewood State School and Hospital. She loved her family and especially...

Buford H. Lindsey

Buford H. Lindsey

Jul 3, 2011

Mr. Buford H. Lindsey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 3, 2011, Mr. Buford Hollis Lindsey, 76, beloved husband of Mrs. Barbara Jean Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was born in Spruce Pine, AL, but lived the majority of his life in Southgate, MI where he provided a wonderful life for his family. He spent his last years in Augusta....

Charles T. Fordham

Charles T. Fordham

Jul 1, 2011

Mr. Charles T. Fordham Fireman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, July 1, 2011, Mr. Charles Thomas “Sambo” Fordham, 68, husband of Mrs. D. Marita Sheppard Fordham. Mr. Fordham was a native of Macon, GA but was raised in Sandersville. He spent most of his adult life in Augusta. Mr. Fordham was a graduate of Sandersville High School. He...

Alice G. Massey

Alice G. Massey

Jun 29, 2011

Alice G. Massey Augusta, GA – Mrs. Alice G. Massey, 89, wife of the late Vernon W. Massey, entered into rest Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Trinity Hospital. Mrs. Massey was a native of Aiken County but lived in Augusta most of her life. Mr. and Mrs. Massey were members of National Hills Baptist Church for many years. She was...

William "Bill" H. Green

William "Bill" H. Green

Jun 28, 2011

William “Bill” Henry Green Atlanta, GA – Mr. William “Bill” Henry Green, 66, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 following a struggle with cancer. Family and friends take comfort in knowing that the gentleman artist is now taking delight in the finest studio of all. Mr. Green was born with a strong and unique sense of humor that entertained...

Sara E. Matthews

Sara E. Matthews

Jun 27, 2011

Mrs. Sara E. Matthews North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest Monday, June 27, 2011, Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Matthews, 99, wife of the late Paul M. Matthews. Mrs. Mattthews was a native of Braddock, PA. She was a homemaker and member of Wallingford Presbyterian Church. Family members include her son, Paul W. Matthews and wife Dorothy of North Augusta, SC;...

Jane R. Teasley

Jane R. Teasley

Jun 26, 2011

Mrs. Jane R. Teasley AUGUSTA, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 26, 2011, at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Jane Rollins Teasley, 74, wife of the late Tracy S. Teasley, Sr. Mrs. Teasley was a native of Burke County, GA and lifelong resident of Martinez, GA. She was a retired Realtor and Insurance agent, where she worked side by side with...

Carl B. Wheatley

Carl B. Wheatley

Jun 26, 2011

Carl B. Wheatley Keysville, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 26, 2011, Mr. Carl B. Wheatley, 72, loving husband of 53 years of Elaine B. Wheatley. Mr. Wheatley, a native of Augusta, served in the Army Reserve. He was an active member of Vidette United Methodist Church. Mr. Wheatley retired from International Paper after 44 years. He owned and...

Suzy Walker

Suzy Walker

Jun 24, 2011

Mrs. Suzy Walker Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 24, 2011, Mrs. Suzy Walker, 76, wife of the late James H. Walker. Mrs. Walker was a native of Brooklyn, NY. She was a career Air Force wife for over 20 years. Mrs. Walker was a librarian for the Richland County Library System. She loved to travel and always...

Suzy Walker

Suzy Walker

Jun 24, 2011

Mrs. Suzy Walker Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 24, 2011, Mrs. Suzy Walker, 76, wife of the late James H. Walker. Mrs. Walker was a native of Brooklyn, NY. She was a career Air Force wife for over 20 years. Mrs. Walker was a librarian for the Richland County Library System. She loved to travel and always...

Shawn G. Olivero

Shawn G. Olivero

Jun 24, 2011

Shawn G. Olivero Augusta, GA – Mr. Shawn Garrett Olivero, 45, entered into rest Friday, June 24, 2011 at University Hospital. Mr. Olivero, a native of Brooklyn, NY, moved to Augusta in 1981. He was a graduate of Westside High School. He worked at Designer Tile & Tubs Inc. since 1986. Mr. Olivero was always available to lend a helping...

Bryce Canfield

Bryce Canfield

Jun 21, 2011

Bryce H. Canfield Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 21, 2011, Master Bryce H. Canfield, 11, son of Shawn D. and Melissa Carbone Canfield. Family members in addition to his parents include his brother, Chase Canfield of Martinez; maternal grandparents: John and Linda Carbone of Evans; maternal great-grandmother, Vivian Bowman of Augusta; and paternal grandparents: Eugene and Barbara...

Kay Thiel Moon

Kay Thiel Moon

Jun 21, 2011

Mrs. Kay Thiel Moon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 21, 2011, Mrs. Kay Thiel Moon, 75, loving wife for 53 years of Dr. W. Harold Moon. Mrs. Moon was a native of New Orleans, LA and resided in Augusta. She was a 1953 graduate of Fortier High School in New Orleans, and a 1957 graduate of Auburn...

Robert L. Smith, Jr.

Robert L. Smith, Jr.

Jun 20, 2011

Robert L. Smith, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 20, 2011 at his residence, Mr. Robert L. Smith, Jr., 84, husband of the late Nina W. Smith. Mr. Smith was a native of Macon, GA where he attended Sidney Lanier High School. He worked with Western Electric in Macon. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in...

W. Murray Fox

W. Murray Fox

Jun 19, 2011

W. Murray Fox Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 19, 2011, Mr. Walter Murray Fox, 58, husband of Debbie A. Fox. Murray was a native of Augusta, GA and lived in Jacksonville Beach for the last 29 years. He attended Evans High School and began his career in the grocery business at the age of sixteen. At the...

John David Graves

John David Graves

Jun 19, 2011

John “David” Graves Ret. Letter Carrier Martinez, GA – David Graves, age 67, was called to his eternal home on June 19, 2011 at University Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Sandra Clark Graves. David was born in Augusta, GA, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theron Graves....

Jennie Hardin

Jennie Hardin

Jun 18, 2011

Jennie Hardin Greenway Curb Market Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 18, 2011 at her residence, Mrs. Jennie Hardin, 77, wife of the late Limuel T. Hardin. Mrs. Hardin was a native of Jefferson Co. and lived in Augusta most of her adult life. She was co-owner of Greenway’s Curb Market for 25 years. Mrs. Hardin was a...