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

James E. Murphy

James E. Murphy

Nov 23, 2022

James E. Murphy On Wednesday, November 23rd, James (Jim) Edward Murphy, beloved husband and father of two sons, passed away at age 85. James was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1937, where he spent his early years living and learning with his mother Evelyn and stepfather Wayne Murphy who was a FBI agent under J Edgar Hoover. As a young...

Dorothy Jankus

Dorothy Jankus

Nov 22, 2022

Dorothy (Dottie/Dot) Jean Ann (Syester) Jankus, 82, passed peacefully at home on the morning of November 22, 2022. She was born in Hillsboro, Illinois on December 3, 1939, to the late Clyde Otis and Elizabeth (Ondrey) Syester. The youngest of seven children, she was doted on by her parents and siblings alike. When she was still little, the family moved...

Amanda Gladd Blanchard

Amanda Gladd Blanchard

Nov 19, 2022

Entered into rest on Saturday, November 19, 2022, Mrs. Amanda Gladd Blanchard , wife of Keith Blanchard . A prayer vigil and rosary will be held on Tuesday, the 22nd of November at 6:00 pm at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. A gathering will follow at the home of Nick & Shannon Gladd. 1303 Glenn Ave. A funeral...

Mary Katherine Mosner

Mary Katherine Mosner

Nov 18, 2022

Augusta, GA – It was a sad but happy day to let you know that Mary Katherine Mosner has departed this life to join her Lord in heaven on the 18th of November 2022. Kathy was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in May of 2011 and had been bed bound for the last four years. Kathy was born in Cumberland Maryland to...

Mary K. Kuehl

Mary K. Kuehl

Nov 18, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 18, 2022, Mrs. Mary Kennedy Kuehl, 79, wife of the late Mr. Lonnie L. Kuehl, Sr. Family members include her sons: Lee Kuehl (Kay), Stephen Kuehl and Brian “Keith” Kuehl (Cindy); grandchildren: Preston Kuehl, Taylor Kuehl, Austin Kuehl, Matthew Kuehl, McKenzie (Mac) Kuehl, and Myranda Kuehl; great-grandchildren: Michaela Kirsch, Lukas Pleger,...

Rex Broadwater

Rex Broadwater

Nov 18, 2022

Rex Broadwater Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 19th, 2022. Mr. Rex Broadwater, 66, loving husband of 43 years to Mrs. Edita Perea Broadwater. Rex was born and raised in Jefferson, Pennsylvania until he enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17. He served his country honorably with the love and support of friends...

Albert Brantley "Pete" Verdery

Albert Brantley "Pete" Verdery

Nov 16, 2022

Augusta, GA – Mr. Albert Brantley “Pete” Verdery, Jr., 90, loving husband of the late Cornelia Calvert Robertson Verdery, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday November 16, 2022. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 12,1932 to Albert Brantley Verdery, Sr., and Louise Ford Verdery. Pete was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from Richmond...

Martha Smith

Martha Smith

Nov 16, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Martha D. Smith, 92. Martha was a born and raised in Augusta, GA. She graduated from Tubman School for Girls. Martha had many jobs throughout her life. She worked at Hollingsworth Candy, Plant Vogle, retired from the VA, and was a homemaker for many years. Family members include her...

Pete Weitzel

Pete Weitzel

Nov 15, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Mr. Peter “Pete” David Weitzel, 60, loving husband of Mrs. Mary Jeans Weitzel. Pete retired from Delta Airlines after more than 20 years. He enjoyed trips to Hilton Head with his wife and playing golf. Pete will be dearly missed and will be remembered as a loving and devoted...

Jacqueline Dasher

Jacqueline Dasher

Nov 14, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 14, 2022, Jacqueline Dasher, 83. The funeral service will be held Friday, November 18, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Martinez United Methodist Church with Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 17 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet...

John "Johnny" W. Trulock, Jr.

John "Johnny" W. Trulock, Jr.

Nov 13, 2022

Augusta, GA – John “Johnny” W. Trulock, Jr. age 77, was called to his forever Home on November 13, 2022. Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 56 years (and high school sweetheart), Barbara Rice Trulock, sons Bart Trulock (Kellie), Zim Trulock (Anna Susan), and daughter Brittany Norton (Jay), brother Woody Trulock (Ginger), and eleven grandchildren, Gowans Trulock, Bella...

Heidrun G. "Heidi" Michner

Heidrun G. "Heidi" Michner

Nov 11, 2022

Augusta, GA – On Friday, November 11, 2022, Mrs. Heidrun “Heidi” Hutto Michner, passed away with her son Benjamin Gregory Hutto by her side. Heidi was born in Boehmisch-Kamnitz, Germany on February 26, 1944. She had struggled very early in her life as WW II was slowly coming to a close. Having been exiled from the Sudetenland, her family had...

John Allen Wallace, Sr.

John Allen Wallace, Sr.

Nov 11, 2022

John Allen Wallace, Sr., age 69, entered into rest Friday, November 11, 2022. John was born on August 2, 1953 at Fort Gordon to the late Frank Wallace and Edna Nall Wallace. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his children John Allen, Jr., Patrick, Melissa and Amy, his grandchildren, Hannalee, James and Howie, his brother Bill...

Marian Lundquist

Marian Lundquist

Nov 11, 2022

Marian Stone Lundquist passed away early Friday morning, Veterans Day, November 11, 2022 at the age of 90 at Piedmont Hospital. Marian was born in Victoria VA on January 18, 1932. The oldest daughter of the late Hodges and Carolyn Stone. Marian graduated high school and after graduation moved to Richmond VA to study nursing at Johnston & Willis Hospital,...

Gene Morris

Gene Morris

Nov 10, 2022

Gene Kent Morris, 70, entered into rest on November 10, 2022, in Lexington, SC. Gene was a lifelong resident of Grovetown, GA. He attended church at Belair Baptist, where he was a Deacon. He is survived by his brother, Steve Morris; brother, Henry Arthur Morris (Tammy); 2 sons, Adam Morris (Leslie) and Joshua Morris; grandson, Logan Morris. He is preceded...

Andrew Lee Vowell

Andrew Lee Vowell

Nov 9, 2022

Andrew Lee Vowell August 17, 1995 - November 09, 2022, although his death is marked by the pain of drug addiction, there was always more to his life than addiction. Andrew was a bright light in the lives of his family. He loved his family, and friends with a passion. During happy times, he would often sing, dance and joke,...

Chandler Reid Willingham

Chandler Reid Willingham

Nov 9, 2022

Chandler Reid Willingham, age 26 of Grovetown, entered peacefully into rest Wednesday, November 9th, 2022. Today, our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved Chandler. Chandler was a devoted father, son, and brother who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was witty and charming and could light up a room. Not too...

Ann D. Cannon

Ann D. Cannon

Nov 9, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, Mrs. Ann D. Cannon, 90, wife of the late LTC Lee B. Cannon, Jr., US Army (retired). Ann was born and grew up in Birmingham, AL, where she graduated from Minor High School. After high school she married Lee B. Cannon, Jr., also of Birmingham. As an Army officer’s...

Patrick B. Beacham

Patrick B. Beacham

Nov 8, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Patrick Brian Beacham, 59, loving husband of Angie Beacham. Patrick was born in Greensboro, NC. He was a veteran of the United States Army. After making the Augusta area home he became a member of Warren Baptist Church. Patrick worked for Allnex for 28 years before retiring. He was...

Robert Alger

Robert Alger

Nov 8, 2022

Robert Edwin Alger died at home in Augusta. Georgia, on November 8, 2022. He was 78 years old. Robert was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on July 19, 1944. He graduated from Tufts University with degrees in physics and mathematics and Stevens Institute of Technology with a Masters Degree in Mathematics and Operations Research. He worked as a contractor for the...