Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Mary Ann Edwards
Oct 11, 2022
Augusta, GA – Mary Ann Edwards, 72, peacefully passed from this life into eternity on October 11, 2022, after a year-long battle with Multiple Myeloma. "In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Georgia River Network via https://garivers.org/ , an organization near and dear to Mary Ann’s heart." Mary Ann was a long-time resident of Evans, Georgia where...
Kathleen Payne
Oct 10, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, October 10, 2022, Kathleen W. Payne, 91, wife of Mr. Robert “Bobby” Payne. Family members, in addition to her husband Bobby, include her son: Mike Payne (Susie); daughters: Kathy Adams (Ed), Bobbie Kay Sconyers (Randy); ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; sisters: Dorothy Coble of Greensboro, NC and Sylvia Crimm of Winston Salem,...
James H. Russum
Oct 9, 2022
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, October 9, 2022, Mr. James Henry Russum, 87, loving husband of 62 years to Mrs. Gerry B. Russum. James was born in Smith County, Mississippi and graduated from Mississippi State in 1962 with a degree in Forestry. He retired from the US Forest Service after 30 years of service in Northern California....
Frances Seniuk
Oct 9, 2022
Martinez, GA - Judy Frances Whitehead Seniuk, 98, loving wife of the late Dr. Michael Seniuk went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2022, with her family by her side. Frances was born in Augusta, GA on September 15, 1924, to Timothy and Annie Lee Whitehead. After high school, Frances trained as a dental assistant and was working...
Joe Mabery
Oct 8, 2022
Joe Mabery Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, October 8, 2022, Joe Vernon Mabery, 85, loving husband of Elenore Mabery. Joe was a native of Jackson, TN. He served in the Military from 1956 – 1976 and served in the Vietnam War. He retired at Fort Gordon as a Master Sergeant. Joe Worked at E-Z Go for 20...
Lynell McNair Widener
Oct 8, 2022
Augusta, GA –Mrs. Lynell McNair Widener, 98, loving wife of the late David Milledge Widener, Sr., entered into rest on Saturday, October 8, 2022. A native of Columbia County, GA, Mrs. Widener was widely known for her series of nearly 50 paintings depicting historic Columbia County sites entitled, “To Columbia County, With Love.” She was named the Artist Laureate of...
Judy H. Johnson
Oct 7, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on October 7, 2022, Mrs. Judy Hunnicutt Johnson, 81, loving wife of 62 years to Mr. Charles Dozier Johnson. Judy was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Throughout the years of their marriage, she worked with her husband, playing Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad. In Augusta, she worked...
Shirley Fox Gause
Oct 6, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, October 6, 2022, Mrs. Shirley Fox Gause, 89, wife of the late Frank A. Gause. Mrs. Gause was born in Ashville, NC, but has resided in Augusta for many years. She was a member of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Gause was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend....
Fred Thomas McCoy
Oct 5, 2022
Fred Thomas McCoy Augusta, GA – Fred T. McCoy, age 75, of Augusta, GA passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2022. He is survived by his devoted wife Sally Elizabeth McCoy of thirty years, also from Augusta, GA. He has traveled all over the world serving his country in the United States Air Force. Then later in life...
Brian Scott Testino
Oct 4, 2022
Brian Scott Testino Lexington, SC – Entered into rest on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, Mr. Brian Scott Testino, 48. Brian was born in Augusta, GA. He was a longtime truck driver. Brian enjoyed Nascar, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, son, and brother. Family members include Brian’s children: Breanna Sanders (Clifford)...
Frederick Bruce Goodell
Oct 4, 2022
Frederick Bruce Goodell Evans, GA – Frederick Bruce Goodell (89) died Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his residence after a long illness. Fred was born in 1932, in Lorain, Ohio where he was raised. He retired as Chief Engineer (Unlimited Power Steam and Diesel), Ashland, Inc. in Boonton, NJ. His career took him to many locations around the country. He...
Susan Kitlan
Oct 3, 2022
Susan Ellen (Swetz) Kitlan (66) of Evans, GA, passed away Monday morning at home. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, September 5, 1956, she was the daughter of Anthony “Lindy” Lawrence Swetz & Mary Ellen (Kakalecik) and spent the past 22 years in Evans after moving from Hazleton, PA. Sue was a 1974 graduate of West Hazleton Senior High School (Hazleton, PA),...
Terrence James Cook M.D.
Oct 2, 2022
Evans, GA – Terrence James “Terry” Cook, M.D, age 82, entered into rest on October 2, 2022. He was the eldest of six children born to Francis Martin Cook and Edith Gallagher Cook on June 5, 1940, in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Cook graduated from Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH with a B.S. in Chemistry in 1962. He received his M.D. degree...
David Eric Hiland
Oct 2, 2022
David Eric Hiland was born on November 29, 1945, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to Gladys and Delbert Hiland. David would later joke with his children and grandchildren that a stork had brought him into the world, and that was indeed true; a Dr. Stork delivered him at Stork Hospital. The third of six children, he spent most of his adolescent and...
Dorothy "Dot" Brennan
Oct 2, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, October 2, 2022, Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Graham Brennan, 95, loving wife of 60 years to the late Thomas A. Brennan. Dot was born in the Bronx N. Y. Moved to Augusta with her family in 1977. She was a member of the Council of Catholic Women, the Prayer Shawl, and the Rosary...
Helen R. Stone
Oct 2, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, October 2, 2022, Mrs. Helen Reynolds Stone, 80, loving wife of the late Dr. John A. Stone. Helen was a lifelong native of Augusta. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who adored her family and will be missed by each of them. Helen is survived by her daughter:...
Georgia Blackston
Oct 1, 2022
North Augusta, SC – Mrs. Georgia Lee Blackston, 91, transitioned into everlasting life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Her most treasured role was as a loving wife of 58 ½ years to the late Charles T. “Charlie” Blackston. Born Georgia Lee Durden to Beatrice and Jack Durden on June 14,1931 in Norristown, Ga,...
Leigh Ann Schmitz
Sep 30, 2022
Leigh Ann Schmitz Augusta, GA - Leigh Ann Martin Schmitz entered into the Lord’s presence on Friday, September 30, 2022. Leigh Ann passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family and many of her friends. Leigh Ann graduated from Butler High School. She had a love for sports and in particular she was known for her tenacity on the...
Jimmie M. Armstrong
Sep 30, 2022
Jimmie Marion Armstrong, 89, loving husband of 51 years to the late Ruby Gilmore Armstrong (Janice) entered peacefully into rest on September 30th, 2022 at his daughter’s home. Visitation will be Sunday, October 2 at 3pm at Thomas Poteet & Son. Jimmie was born on December 25th, 1932 in Washington County and grew up in Louisville, Georgia where he attended...