Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Frances Gordon Williams
Mar 12, 2024
Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Frances Gordon Williams, 95.
Frances was born in Eatonton, GA to George McMichael Gordon and Margaret Bazemore Gordon. She was a graduate of the Macon Hospital School of Nursing. She also studied at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Her nursing career covered a period of 43 years. She retired in 1993 from Crisp...
Margaret "Anne" Davis
Mar 12, 2024
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Annette Davis (Anne) of Grovetown, GA who entered into rest on March 12, 2024, after an extended illness. She passed away peacefully at the age of 88.
Anne was born on October 6, 1935, in Chester, South Carolina. She grew up in Columbia, South Carolina and graduated from Dreher High school.
She...
Sharron E. Fairbrother
Mar 12, 2024
Entered into rest Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Mrs. Sharron Eggersman Fairbrother, wife of the late Mr. Howard “Sonny” Fairbrother, Jr.
Sharron was born in Seymour, Indiana, she was raised in North Augusta. Sharron retired as a deli manager from Kroger after 40 years. She loved animals, especially her beloved dog, Rambo. Sharron was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.
Family...
Gladys Laube McFeely
Mar 12, 2024
North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her family, Mrs. Gladys Diver Laube McFeely, wife of the late David McFeely, Sr.
Gladys was born on October 9, 1927, to Mabel and George Diver of Graniteville, SC. She retired as a supervisor from Gracewood State School and Hospital after 25 years of...
Jong L. Carolan
Mar 11, 2024
Entered into rest on Monday, March 11, of 2024, Mrs. Jong L. Carolan, 85.
Jong was born in South Korea. She was a homemaker and lovingly known as "Nana" to all those who knew her. She was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Nana will be greatly missed by her family...
Helene A. Jewell
Mar 11, 2024
Augusta, GA – Helene Jewell passed away March 11th, 2024 after a battle with cancer. Helene was a wonderful person and loving mother and wife. Helene was an avid traveler who loved to travel the United States and the world with her late husband Bill. She was a history buff who loved to get lost in a book whenever she could....
Mary Edwards Harrover
Mar 10, 2024
Mary Edwards Harrover passed away on March 10, 2024. Mary was a proud Texas native from El Paso. She is survived by her beloved husband, James David Harrover, Jr. Mary and Jim recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
Mary’s greatest source of pride and joy were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her loved ones left to cherish her memory are...
Thomas George "T.G." Ashmore
Mar 10, 2024
Augusta, GA - Thomas George Ashmore went to be with his Lord Sunday, March 10, 2024. Born November 3, 1928, he was the son of the late John Richard Ashmore and Mattie LeRoy Ashmore.
Known by T.G. to his family and George to his friends, he was born and raised in the Double Branches community in Lincoln County. After serving in...
James "Eddy" McDonald
Mar 8, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 8, 2024, Mr. James McDonald, 73, loving husband of 52 years, Beth Jones McDonald.
Eddy was a native of Augusta, GA and graduated from Butler High School in 1968. He earned his bachelor’s at Augusta College in 1976 and his master’s at Centro de Estudios Advanzadas de Puerto Rico y el Caribe...
Brenda Everett
Mar 7, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, March 7, 2024, Brenda Sue Pate Everett, 76.
Brenda was born in Pickens County, Alabama where she graduated from Gordo High School and attended the University of Alabama. She lived in Augusta for over 40 years where she was a realtor and worked for Keller-Williams Realty before retiring. As a member of First Baptist Church, she...
Jacqueline "Jackie" W. Henry
Mar 6, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Jacqueline Wooten Henry, 75, loving wife of 43 years to Keith Henry.
Jackie was born in the Panama Canal zone to the late Paul and Martha Wooten. Her early years were spent in Jacksonville, Florida where she attended Robert E. Lee High School from 1963 to 1966. Jackie matriculated to Mercer...
John Emanuel Bodie, III
Mar 5, 2024
Augusta, GA – Johnny, known by his family and lifelong friends, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, playing golf with his regular golfing buddies, who are considered a second family.
Johnny leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Betty “BB” Bodie; son: John Emanuel Bodie, IV (Brittany James), and granddaughter: Jameson, and grandson: John Emanuel Bodie,...
Henry B. "Hank" Chavous III
Mar 5, 2024
Henry Bostick “Hank” Chavous III passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, at the age of 62, surrounded by loved ones. He navigated his short battle with cancer gracefully and courageously, stating that his immediate peace “was given to him in a way only the Lord could provide.”
Hank was born in Augusta, GA to Henry “Bostick” Chavous II and Rachel...
Charles H. Wray, M.D.
Mar 5, 2024
Augusta, GA - Dr. Charles H. Wray, 90, entered into rest on March 5, 2024, at his home.
Dr. Wray is the son of the late Charles Adair Wray (Jack) and the late Sarah Lee Durham Wray. He is survived by his wife, Betty Beasley Wray, M.D. and his four children: Charles Thomas Wray (Kelly), Brian Carter Wray (Donna), Lee Vaughan...
Oren N. Trefz
Mar 4, 2024
Augusta, GA – Oren Neumann Trefz (85) entered into rest on March 4, 2024.
Oren was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Homer and Estelle Trefz. After high school, Oren joined the U.S. Army and was deployed to Korea. After his military service Oren earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio University. He began his career with Proctor...
Kheri Cooper Cash
Mar 4, 2024
Evans, GA - Kheri Edwina Cooper Cash passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024.
Kheri was born on June 22, 1972, in Florence, Alabama to Roy and Donna Cooper. She was of the Christian faith and a member at Warren Baptist Church. Recently, the family was attending Parkway Baptist Church in Evans, GA. Kheri was a graduate of the University...
Robert Carl Spindler
Mar 4, 2024
Grovetown, GA – Robert Carl Spindler, 59, loving husband of 35 years to Angela Parrish Spindler, passed away quietly on Monday, March 4, 2024, in his sister's arms.
Robert was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He lived in the Augusta area for 50 years. Robert was a generous person who had a great sense of humor. He was a loving...
Maryann F. Gillespie
Mar 4, 2024
Maryann Friend Gillespie
December 6, 1931 – March 4, 2024
Born on December 6, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Maryann was called home by her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2024.
Maryann is survived by her loving daughters Debbie Macon (Bryan) of Dalton, Georgia and Janet Pierce (Keith) of Augusta, Georgia. She is also survived by four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, as...
Patricia "Patty" B. Williams
Mar 3, 2024
Entered into rest on Sunday, March 3, 2024, Mrs. Patricia “Patty” Baxter Williams, 86, loving wife of the late Dr. Neil A. Williams.Patty was born to the late J. Edward and Willa Baxter in Commerce, GA. Upon graduation from the University of Georgia, she began her elementary school teaching career in Athens and Augusta, GA. Her greatest joy as an...
Joan Kampschror
Mar 2, 2024
Joan KampschrorAugusta, Ga. - Mrs. Joan S. Kampschror, 94, entered into rest at her residence Saturday, March 2, 2024, she was the loving wife of the late Darrell B. Kampschror.Mrs. Kampschror was a native of Abilene, TX and has lived in Augusta since 1976. She was the daughter of the late G. Alan and Lois C. Shackelford and a was...