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

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...

Barbara Young Hundley

Barbara Young Hundley

Feb 16, 2023

Blythe, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday February 16, 2023, Mrs. Barbara Young Hundley, 89. Barbara was born in Blythe, GA. She was Valedictorian of Hephzibah High School Class of 1949. Highlights of her school years were serving as State Secretary of the 1948 4-H Club, participating in the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Georgia State 4-H...

Marilyn K. York

Marilyn K. York

Feb 16, 2023

Martinez, GA – Marilyn Kesler York, 75, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 16th, surrounded by loving family and caregivers. Born in Carnesville, Georgia on August 5, 1947, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby Redmond Kesler and was a 1965 graduate of Franklin County High School. She moved to Augusta after marrying Teddy York in...

Barbara Jean Jordan

Barbara Jean Jordan

Feb 15, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Jean Jordan, 90, of Augusta, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2023. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Don Carlos Jordan Jr, her son Mark Stephen Jordan and her parents Joseph Edward McKissick and Thelma Marion McKissick. She is survived by her three children, Don Carlos Jordan III, Joseph Michael Jordan (Tammy),...

Sammye Finney

Sammye Finney

Feb 15, 2023

Sammye Sloan Finney (86) left this world for a better one, while surrounded by family and loved ones in her home; on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. In her graciousness, she always had a kind smile and a warm welcome for everyone that she met. The only child of Monroe and Mabel Sloan, Sammye was born in old Hickory, TN. The...

Ken Culbreth

Ken Culbreth

Feb 14, 2023

Kenneth D. Culbreth Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Mr. Kenneth D. Culbreth, 71, loving husband to Mrs. Kim Bargeron Culbreth. Ken was a native of Augusta. He was an outdoorsman, loving the outdoors and working in his yard. Ken enjoyed being at the beach and going on cruises. Most of all Ken will be...

Edna Margaret "Maggie" Wallace

Edna Margaret "Maggie" Wallace

Feb 14, 2023

Edna Margaret Wallace, 87, wife of the late Frank Wallace, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Maggie, as she was known by to most, was born in Augusta, GA on December 30, 1935, to the late Memory Mirvyn Nall Sr. and Edna Hinton Nall. She is survived by her son, George William Wallace (Paige) and Vicki Wallace Edwards;...

Jack Brown Mohney

Jack Brown Mohney

Feb 12, 2023

Augusta, GA –Entered into rest on Sunday, February 12, 2023, Mr. Jack Brown Mohney, 75, loving husband of Gloria Martin Mohney. Jack was a 1964 graduate of Richmond Academy, received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from University of Georgia, and master’s degree from Pepperdine University. He served in the United States Marine Corps after enlisting at the age of 17...

Sharron Selby

Sharron Selby

Feb 12, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, February 12, 2023, Mrs. Sharron V. Selby, 69, loving wife of 27 years to Mr. Ed Selby. Sharron was born in Bessemer, AL but lived most of her life in Augusta, GA, and Little Switzerland, NC. She was an artist whose output was broad and varied throughout many mediums. In addition to...

Patsy White Bennett

Patsy White Bennett

Feb 12, 2023

Martinez, GA - Patsy White Bennett, 78, loving wife of Jack Bennett, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 12, 2023, following a 12-year battle with Alzheimer's. A native of Leavenworth, Kansas, Patsy was an army wife who, with her first husband, Charles Robert White, and their children, did tours of duty in Japan, Italy, and Germany. Upon settling in...

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