Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
O.T. (Tommy) Fulghum
Apr 14, 2009
O.T. Fulghum “Tommy” AUGUSTA, Ga. – Tommy was born in Wadley, GA on May 16, 1930 to Oscar and Eudie Fulghum. He lived in Wadley and his beloved Coleman Lake, GA for 62 years, before moving to Augusta in 1992. He attended Georgia Military College and earned the rank of Cadet Major. He continued to be an avid supporter of...
Emma Overby Faircloth
Apr 14, 2009
Emma Overby Faircloth AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at University Hospital, Mrs. Emma Overby Faircloth, 90, of Augusta, GA. Mrs. Faircloth was a native of Fayetteville and was happily raised in the Methodist Children’s Home, Raleigh, NC. With her beloved husband, Kenneth Owen Faircloth, they owned and operated Queen Anne Florist in Fayetteville. After retirement...
Armine Curry Jones
Apr 14, 2009
Armine Curry Jones Mrs. Armine Curry Jones of Brandon Wilde, Evans, Georgia, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Capers N. Jones, Jr. Mrs. Jones was a life long resident of Augusta. She was a member of First Baptist Church, The Anna Bannister Sunday School Class and the Wildwood Garden Club....
Connie S. Wells
Apr 14, 2009
Connie S. Wells AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the Medical College of Georgia, Connie S. Wells, 63, wife of 43 years to George William Wells. Mrs. Wells was a native of Augusta, Georgia, homemaker, and member of Curtis Baptist Church. She was an employee of Smoak’s Bakery for 17 years. Family members in addition...
Evel Elizabeth Hensley
Apr 13, 2009
Evel Elizabeth Hensley Evans, Ga. – Entered into rest Monday, April 13, 2009, Evel E. Hensley, 86, wife of the late Carl C. Hensley. Mrs. Hensley was a native of New Liberty, KY, and has resided in Augusta, GA, for the past 6 ½ years. She was a homemaker, member of Lystra Church of Christ, in Mason, KY, and a...
Robert Carl Spratt
Apr 13, 2009
Robert Carl Spratt EVANS, Ga. – Entered into rest Monday, April 13, 2009, at University Hospital, Mr. Robert Carl Spratt, 79, husband of Judy Spratt. Bob was a native of Rogers, Ohio and recently resided in Evans, GA. He retired after 25 years of service from the US Marines as a Master Sergeant. He served in both the Korean and...
Mrs. Connie Elaine Eubanks Waterhouse
Apr 12, 2009
Connie Eubanks Waterhouse RN Aiken, SC - Went to be with her Savior Sunday, April 12, 2009, Mrs. Connie Elaine Eubanks Waterhouse, 53, beloved wife and best friend of Stephen R. Waterhouse. Mrs. Waterhouse was born and raised in Aiken, SC, received her Associates in nursing from USC Aiken and her Registered Nursing license in 1977. She will be most...
Dr. Fred Marion Sims
Apr 11, 2009
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Isle of Palms, SC, Fred Marion Sims, DDS, 70, husband of Barbara Woodham Sims. Dr. Sims was a native of Augusta, GA, son of the late Fred Puckett Sims and Marian Whitaker Sims. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County in 1956, attended Augusta Junior College,...
Mrs. Emily Morris
Apr 11, 2009
Mrs. Emily Morris Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, April 11, 2009. Mrs. Emily Morris, 81, wife of the late Milledge Clifton “Buddy” Morris. Family members include sons: Glenn Morris and wife Joan of Augusta, Kenny Morris and wife Judy of Evans; grandchildren: Jason Morris, Clay Morris, Chris Morris; brothers: Victor B. Martin, Jr. and wife Doris of North...
William L. "Bill" Britton, Jr.
Apr 10, 2009
William L. “Bill” Britton Mr. William L. Britton, Jr., age 86, entered into rest on April 10, 2009 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The Rev. C.W. Edwards, a life long friend, and the Rev. John Pinson will officiate. The family will receive friends at...
Mr. Dan Miller
Apr 8, 2009
Mr. Dan Miller AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the Medical College of Georgia, longtime radio and TV anchorman, Dan Miller, husband of Karen Miller. Mr. Miller grew up on Heard Avenue in Augusta. His first job was as a weatherman at WRDW-TV in Augusta. Family members in addition to his wife include his four...
Gloria Kirby Berry
Apr 7, 2009
Gloria Kirby Berry COLUMBUS, OH. – Entered into rest Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at University Hospital in Augusta, GA, Mrs. Gloria Kirby Berry, 81, of Columbus, OH. Mrs. Berry was a native of Huntington, W. VA and a life long resident of Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of Senior Citizens in Gahanna. Family members include her daughters: Pam Anderson...
Dr. Samuel L. Round
Apr 6, 2009
Dr. Samuel L. Round Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 6, 2009 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. Dr. Samuel Lee Round, husband of Mrs. Mary M. Round. Dr. Round was a college professor and the Dean of Students at GA Military Academy at Fort Gordon. He served in the US Army during WW II and was...
Bobby G. Kay, Sr.
Apr 6, 2009
Bobby G. Kay, Sr. AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Medical College of Georgia, Mr. Bobby Gene Kay, Sr., 66, of Augusta, GA. Mr. Kay, Sr. was a native and life long resident of Augusta. He did volunteer and charity work around the CSRA. Family members include his sons: Bobby G. Kay, Jr. and...
Georgie Pfeiffer
Apr 6, 2009
Georgie Pfeiffer AUGUSTA, GA. – Entered into rest Monday, April 6, 2009, at Kentwood Nursing Home, Mrs. Georgie Pfeiffer, 84, of Tuscumbia, AL. Family members include her sons: Fred Strickland of WI, James Strickland of Alvin, TX; sisters: Ailcy Hester of Sheffield, AL and Frances Smallwood of Tuscumbia, AL; grandchildren: Stacy Strickland of Kenosha, WI, Jesse Strickland of Martinez, GA...
Anita Ruth Bailey Stubbs
Apr 4, 2009
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Mrs. Anita Ruth Bailey Stubbs, 84, wife of the late Rev. John A. Stubbs, went to meet her Heavenly Father on April 4, 2009. Mrs. Stubbs was a native of Rossville, GA. She lived most of her life in Cleveland, TN and resided the last 5 years in the Augusta area. Mrs. Stubbs was a retired secretary...
Johnny Michael Smith
Apr 4, 2009
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Saturday, April 4, 2009, at University hospital, Johnny Michael Smith, 57, of Augusta. Mr. Smith was a native of Newnan, GA and spent most of his life in Augusta. He was a long time electrical salesman. Mr. Smith was an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan and loved the Masters. He never met a stranger. His...
Mrs. Setsuko Blessinger
Apr 3, 2009
Setsuko Blessinger Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, April 3, 2009 at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Setsuko Blessinger, 79 wife of the late Sylvester Edward Blessinger. Mrs. Blessinger was a native of Okinawa, Japan and had lived in the Augusta area for the past 35 years. She was a homemaker and a Roman Catholic. Her children said that she was...
Merle Marian McGrath
Apr 3, 2009
Merle Marian McGrath Evans, GA - Merle Marian McGrath passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, April 3, 2009. A 13 year resident of Augusta, Georgia, she was born Merle Marian Toppe in Algoma, Wisconsin in 1915. Early in life, she taught elementary school and later moved to Miami, Florida to pursue a career as an executive...
Mr. Howard W. Bedgood
Apr 2, 2009
Howard W. Bedgood Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, April 2, 2009 at University Hospital, Mr. Howard W. Bedgood, 80, husband of Mrs. Margareta D. Bedgood. Mr. Bedgood was a native of Davisboro, GA and had resided in the Augusta area since 1955. He was a Veteran of the US Army National Guard who retired after 33 years as...