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

David Charles Gipson

David Charles Gipson

Mar 4, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, March 4, 2023, Mr. David Charles Gipson, 71, loving husband of Frances Gipson. David was an Army veteran and served two tours in Vietnam totaling 18 months. While there he was assigned to the 588 Engineer Battalion, 20th Brigade supporting the 25th Infantry then stationed at CuChi Vietnam in 1969. He was...

Lillian "Lil" Bailey

Lillian "Lil" Bailey

Mar 2, 2023

Evans, GA – Lillian “Lil” Frances Bailey, 69, entered into rest Thursday, March 2, 2023. Lil was a native of Sardis, GA and has lived in Evans for several years. She was a Pharmacist and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy. Lil was an avid UGA Bulldog Football fan, and loved spotting a full moon, vacationing to...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Mar 2, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, March 2, 2023, Robert Cole Smith, 95. Bob was a WWII Veteran and worked for many years in sales. He volunteered for many years at the GAP Ministries. Family members include his cousins: Vivian Clifford, Diane Burrows, and Sandra Brown; and his special friend, Kathy O'Tuel. A memorial service will be held...

Deborah Eubanks Johnson

Deborah Eubanks Johnson

Mar 2, 2023

Warrenville, SC – Mrs. Deborah Eubanks Johnson, 64, entered into rest on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Deborah was a native of St. Petersburg, FL. She loved trips to the beach and never encountered an animal she did not fall in love with. She was fun loving and eccentric, and her generous spirit was contagious. Deborah spent a lifetime caring for...

Richard "Dick" Schultz

Richard "Dick" Schultz

Mar 1, 2023

Richard E. Schultz “Dick” Augusta, GA – Richard E. Schultz, known as “Dick”, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the age of 80. Dick was the loving husband of Linda Ling Schultz, also survived by his sister Betty, and family, several brothers and sisters-in-law, as well as nieces and nephews. Also two sons Tim and Kelly in...

Richard J. "Rick" Mills

Richard J. "Rick" Mills

Mar 1, 2023

Richard J. "Rick" Mills Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Richard Jackson “Rick” Mills, 75, loving husband of over 40 years to Margaret Hall Mills. Rick was a native of Augusta, GA, having graduated from Butler High School in 1965 and completing his undergraduate degree with a B.S. in Math from Augusta College, followed by...

Daisy Stewart Browning

Daisy Stewart Browning

Feb 27, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 27, 2023, Daisy Stewart Browning, 93, wife of the late James Browning. Daisy loved spending time with her family and enjoyed celebrating all holidays. She had a great love for all of her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Bible Deliverance Temple where she worked with the children’s program...

Steven & Ethan Cain

Steven & Ethan Cain

Feb 27, 2023

Steven M. Cain, 50, and his son Ethan Cain, 13, passed away on February 27th in New Richmond, Ohio. Steven M. Cain was born on May 25, 1972, in Augusta, Georgia to Bobby Eugene Cain and Barbra Baker Cain, while his son was born on September 14, 2009, in Augusta, Georgia. Steven M. Cain was the youngest child out of...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Carter Waters

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Carter Waters

Feb 27, 2023

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 27, 2023, Mrs. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Carter Waters, age 94. Jackie was born in Bacon County, GA and was a longtime residence of the Augusta, GA area. She worked with Georgia Natural Gas and retired after 30+ years. Jackie was a member of the Gold Flames, Martinez Baptist Church and a former...

Lillie Parker

Lillie Parker

Feb 27, 2023

Lillie Moody Parker Evans, GA- Entered into rest on Monday, February 27, 2023, Mrs. Lillie Moody Parker, wife of the late Doster E. Parker. Lillie was born in Lexington Co., SC in 1929 and was a longtime resident of the Augusta, GA area. She retired after thirty years as a physical therapy assistant from the first private practice physical therapy...

Wallace Widgeon

Wallace Widgeon

Feb 24, 2023

Wallace Widgeon Clarks Hill, SC – Entered into rest on Friday, February 24, 2023, Mr. Wallace Howell Widgeon, 94, loving husband of the late Betty Widgeon. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Julia Allace Widgeon. Born in Columbus, Georgia, Wallace served in the Army during WWII, returning home from Germany in 1947. His...

Kenneth Jordan McCoy

Kenneth Jordan McCoy

Feb 22, 2023

Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Mr. Kenneth Jordan McCoy, 91, loving husband of 71 years to Mrs. Dahlia Morgan McCoy. Kenneth was born in Avera, GA. He was a faithful member of New Horizon Church of God. Kenneth loved his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. He then worked for...

Mike Scott

Mike Scott

Feb 22, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, William Michael “Mike” Scott, Sr., age 75, loving husband of 54 years to Mrs. Joan Oldham Scott. Mike was born in Camden, SC and was an avid SC Gamecock fan. He was a member of Abilene Baptist Church where he was a dedicated usher and served in many different...

Jesse D. Bowman, Jr.

Jesse D. Bowman, Jr.

Feb 21, 2023

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Mr. Jesse Doil Bowman, Jr., 73, loving husband of 50 years to Mrs. Debra Mason Bowman. Jesse was a native of Augusta. He was an avid UGA fan and fisherman, enjoyed repurposing and repairing furniture, was a proud Vietnam Veteran and loved law enforcement. Jesse began his career in...

Martha Scroggs

Martha Scroggs

Feb 21, 2023

When Martha Coleman Carpenter Scroggs departed this life on February 21, 2023, at the age of 87, she left behind memories as lovely as those herself always treasured. She summarized her life as “... a series of memories; I have embraced and celebrated them all.” She will join her beloved husband John Weeks Scroggs and the many family members who...

Rollie Jack Harp

Rollie Jack Harp

Feb 20, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 20, 2023, Mr. Rollie Jack Harp, 90, loving husband of 66 years to Mrs. Irell Smothers Harp. Rollie was born in Corbin, Kentucky where he attended public schools and was Valedictorian of the class of 1950. He furthered his education attending Cumberland College (now Cumberland University) graduating in 1952 and Carson...

Homer Clay Armitage

Homer Clay Armitage

Feb 19, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Mr. Homer Clay Armitage, 84, loving husband of 58 years to Jonaquine McCoy Armitage. Homer was born in Kenova, WV. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1961and upon discharge, four years later, moved to Biloxi, MS to begin a career with...

Alex Krygier

Alex Krygier

Feb 18, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Alexander John Krygier III of Evans, Georgia. He died at age 66 on February 18, 2023. Alex passed away surrounded by his loved ones after battling a long-term illness. Alex was born in 1956 to Eleanor and Alexander Krygier Jr. in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and was one of seven children. As a teenager,...

Roy Culbreth

Roy Culbreth

Feb 17, 2023

North Augusta, S.C. – Roy Pierce Culbreth, 81, loving husband and best friend of Rynda Sue Culbreth, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, February 17, 2023. Roy was a native of Augusta, Georgia, a graduate of The Academy of Richmond County, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Augusta College. He was an employee...

Jack Turnage

Jack Turnage

Feb 16, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, February 16, 2023, Colonel John O’Neill “Jack” Turnage (USA RET), age 83, husband of 29 years to Helen Daniel Turnage. He was a brother to Benjamin Whitfield Turnage, and a father to four children: John O’Neill Turnage, Jr, Annalyle Turnage Andrews, Emilie Bennett McCombs and the late Taylor Whitfield Turnage (2020). Papa...

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