Obituaries

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

Carol Casella

Carol Casella

Jun 12, 2023

Entered into rest on Monday, June 12, 2023, Mrs. Carol Covar Casella. Carol was a native of Edgefield, SC and the daughter of George Pascal Covar and Eleanor Boatwright Covar. She was a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School, class of 1970. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1974. In...

Michael R. Jarrett

Michael R. Jarrett

Jun 12, 2023

Michael R. Jarrett Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, June 12, 2023, Mr. Michael R. Jarrett, 72, loving husband of 41 years to Diane Jarrett. He is survived by his son: Stephen H. Jarrett (spouse: Carina Alberelli); grandson: Mateo Jarrett; sister: Joanne Paulos; and brothers: Larisey Jarrett (spouse: Anne) and Joseph Zale (fiancée: Patricia). At life’s end he...

George Lever

George Lever

Jun 11, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, June 11, 2023, Mr. George Gregory Lever, 68, loving and devoted husband of Sharon Lever. George was a member of the Local 150 Plumbers and Steamfitters. He enjoyed fishing, fast cars, spending time with his family, he appreciated all types of music, and had an excellent sense of humor. Affectionately known as...

Patrick "Pat" Kelly

Patrick "Pat" Kelly

Jun 10, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 10, 2023, Mr. Patrick Stacy Kelly, 66, loving husband of Donnie Kelly. Pat enjoyed fishing and golfing. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Family members, in addition to his wife, include his children: Dustin Kelly, Amber Kelly (Huy Tran), and Russell Kelly; grand dog: Miffy; brothers: Richard Kelly...

Billy Ray Morris

Billy Ray Morris

Jun 9, 2023

Martinez, GA – Billy Ray Morris, 67, entered into rest Friday, June 9, 2023. Billy was a loyal Georgia Bulldog, Atlanta Braves, and Atlanta Falcons fan, and he especially enjoyed lake life. He was a fixture at his favorite spot, The Pizza Joint, and he loved all his family there. Billy was affectionately known as “Papa Monk”, he loved his...

Joann S. Finley

Joann S. Finley

Jun 8, 2023

Joann S. Finley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, June 8, 2023, Joann Smith Finley, 62. Joann was born in Mississippi but lived in Augusta for many years. She worked as a hospice nurse at Augusta University. Joann enjoyed drinking tea, eating lasagna, shopping and travelling, especially when she was the driver. She also loved to get her...

Kellett Bentley Taylor

Kellett Bentley Taylor

Jun 7, 2023

Kellett Anne Bentley Taylor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Mrs. Kellett Anne Bentley Taylor, wife of Robert Keith Taylor. Kellett was born in and grew up in Augusta, Georgia and had lived in Blue Ridge, Ga for several years. She was a current resident of Grovetown, Ga. She graduated from Augusta Christian Schools and...

Shirley H. Vernon

Shirley H. Vernon

Jun 6, 2023

Shirley Harper Vernon died on June 6th 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Clifton Harper and DuPont Peeples Harper. Shirley was born on December 20, 1935 in Portsmouth, Virginia and was raised in Martin, South Carolina. She lived most of her life in Augusta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas...

Lucia "Lucy" Esperanza

Lucia "Lucy" Esperanza

Jun 5, 2023

Lucy Esperanza Augusta, GA – Born in the Philippines on October 31, 1936. Went to be with the Lord June 5, 2023 in Piedmont Hospital, Augusta GA. She was a Pharmacy graduate in Centro Escolar University Manila Philippines, became Miss Pharmacy in college. Work as Food Chemist, drink Chemist and in MCG Laboratory In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Married to Sol...

Susan Edmunds Genonsalao

Susan Edmunds Genonsalao

Jun 5, 2023

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, June 5, 2023, Susan Edmunds Genonsalao, age 51. Family members include her children: Faith Genonsalao and John Genonsalao; parents: James and Cynthia Edmunds; brother: Jimmy Edmunds (Joy); three nieces: Brittney Edmunds, Mackenzie Edmunds, & Madison Edmunds; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members. A celebration of life will be held...

Charles W. Burrum, Jr.

Charles W. Burrum, Jr.

Jun 5, 2023

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, June 5, 2023, Mr. Charles W. Burrum, Jr., 96, husband of the late Mrs. Ann Thigpen Burrum. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Pastor Dave Vosseller officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will...

Sherry Adams Moore

Sherry Adams Moore

Jun 4, 2023

Grovetown, GA – Mrs. Sherry A. Moore passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Sherry was born in North Carolina in 1947 to John & Pauline Adams. She graduated from Augusta University in 1994 and also retired from a career at Augusta University in 2014. Sherry was an active participant in the Augusta University Alumni Association. She...

Daniel Walter

Daniel Walter

Jun 2, 2023

Daniel B. Walter, 94, husband of the late Elizabeth C. Walter, entered into rest June 2, 2023. Dan was a native of Augusta and a life-long member of St. Mary On The Hill Catholic Church. Dan enjoyed volunteering at the church, in addition to several other local organizations, and was an avid traveler having visited 20+ countries in his retirement....

Jenny Patch

Jenny Patch

Jun 2, 2023

Jenny Lynn Petersen Baker Patch (a.k.a. just Patch) died June 2, 2023 from a well fought battle with cancer. Jenny was the widow of John Russell Smith (12/20/2015), her soulmate and husband of 32 years. They married on June 24, 1983. She is survived by her son Phillip Preston Patch and predeceased by her son John Benjamin Smith. She is...

Roseanne Elaine Bowen

Roseanne Elaine Bowen

Jun 1, 2023

Roseanne Elaine Bowen passed away peacefully at her home on June 01, 2023, after an extended illness. She was born on May 13, 1957, in Carrollton, Georgia. She moved with her family to Sandy Springs, GA and then to Augusta, GA. She later lived in Orangeburg, SC, Baltimore, MD and North Augusta, SC before returning to Augusta. Roseanne was the...

Paula S. Morgan

Paula S. Morgan

Jun 1, 2023

In Loving Memory of Paula Morgan Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Born May 10, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Michigan Deceased June 1, 2023 Age 93 Paula Morgan was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on May 10, 1930, daughter of Stanley and Thelma Richmond. Paula is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clifford Rees Morgan. She is survived by her...

Virginia Yaden Nickles

Virginia Yaden Nickles

May 31, 2023

Augusta GA - Virginia Yaden Nickles, 88, beloved wife of Thomas (Mack) McBride Nickles, Jr., entered into eternal rest on May 31,2023. Born in Moultrie, Georgia, Virginia was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Lynden Yaden. She attended Mercer University where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority and received her degree in education. It was through...

Russ Kirkland

Russ Kirkland

May 31, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, James Russell “Russ” Kirkland, 67. Family members include his niece: Jennifer Houston (Tyson) and their children: Jackson Houston, Ryan Houston and Kyle Houston; brother: Charlie Kirkland (Denise) and aunt: Barbara Haig. Russ entered what is now Augusta State University at the age of 15 and transferred to Brown University...

Annette Eyrich

Annette Eyrich

May 30, 2023

Augusta, GA – Surrounded by her family Mrs. Annette Leona Eyrich, entered the presence of the Lord at the age of 67. She is the loving wife of Kurt Eyrich. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Rachel (Brian) Stolpe, Daniel (Celine), Margaret, Jonathan (Megan), Mark (Jesse), Timothy (Brooke), Steven (Courtney), Molly, Ryan, Joseph, Luke, Matthew,...

Donald "Donnie" G. Wren

Donald "Donnie" G. Wren

May 30, 2023

Waynesboro, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Mr. Donald Gordon Wren, 73, loving husband of 52 years to Mrs. Hebe S. Wren. Donnie was born in Augusta, Georgia, graduated from Butler High School where he met his high school sweetheart and married her. He served in the Naval Reserve and then worked for Coca-Cola where he...