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

Carolyn Givens

Carolyn Givens

Jul 30, 2021

Carolyn Givens Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, July 30, 2021, Mrs. Carolyn Turner Givens, 91, loving wife of the late Royal S. Givens. Mrs. Givens was a 1946 graduate of North Augusta High School and retired after 30 years from the VA Hospital. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Augusta and was also...

Douglass Webb

Douglass Webb

Jul 30, 2021

Douglass Webb Rincon, GA – Douglass Edward Webb, 59, entered into rest Friday, July 30, 2021. Doug was a native of Harrisburg, PA and worked in construction for BMC in Savannah. He had a great sense of humor and loved frisbee golf and spicy food. Family members include his parents: David and Caroline Webb; loving girlfriend: Kay Knopf; brothers: Gregory...

Henry O'Neal, Jr.

Henry O'Neal, Jr.

Jul 29, 2021

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, July 29, 2021, Henry “Hank” Sherman O’Neal, Jr. 89, husband of the late Elizabeth O’Neal. Hank served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He devoted the majority of his life’s work to spreading the gospel of Christ by establishing printing presses all over the world for Bible translation and literature....

Angela Brabham

Angela Brabham

Jul 29, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, July 29, 2021, Angela June Brabham, 63. Miss Angela was a graduate of Thomson High School. She loved dancing, especially Carolina Shag at the Shag Shack. She loved animals as well, at one point raising over 300 cows at her farm. Angela was known as a very generous person and enjoyed helping...

Irene Gary

Irene Gary

Jul 28, 2021

Irene vonKamp Gary Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Irene vonKamp Gary, 72. Irene was a lifelong member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. She was a Bridge Life Master, playing in tournaments all over, she was also an avid competitive tennis player in her younger years. Irene also enjoyed gardening and trips...

R. Steven Wilkerson

R. Steven Wilkerson

Jul 28, 2021

R. Steven Wilkerson Evans, GA – Randy Steven Wilkerson, 65, of Evans, GA peacefully passed away on July 28, 2021. He was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. Steve lived in numerous cities throughout his career including Little Rock, AR; Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; New York, Daniel Island, SC, Arlington, VA and Franklin, TN. Steve believed in our Lord...

Samuel Fiske Maguire

Samuel Fiske Maguire

Jul 28, 2021

Augusta, GA -- Samuel Fiske Maguire, a community leader, died peacefully at home with his family on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the age of 81 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 6, 1939, in Macon, Georgia to the late Samuel Oscar Maguire and Harriet Fiske Maguire of Augusta, Georgia and preceded in death by...

Charles Allen Selman

Charles Allen Selman

Jul 28, 2021

Augusta, GA- Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Charles Allen Selman, 64, loving husband of Lana Selman. Family members in addition to his wife include his father: Charles Selman, Sr.; son: Jonathan Selman; grandchildren: Bentley Selman, Trenton Ero; brother: John Selman, Joey Todd; sisters: Donna Bishop, Carol Todd, April Walker; and numerous family members. He is preceded in...

William M. Tilt

William M. Tilt

Jul 24, 2021

Martinez, GA- Major (Retired) William M. Tilt, 80, loving husband to Jean Tilt for more than 50 years entered eternal rest July 24, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by son Michael, his wife Lisa and their children, Kaitlin and Alexis; son Douglas, his wife Rhonda and their children, Elizabeth...

Bobbie Arthur

Bobbie Arthur

Jul 24, 2021

Bobbie Arthur Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 24, 2021, Mrs. Bobbie Ann Arthur, 86, loving wife of the late Harry Bradley Arthur, Jr. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet &...

Pamella Springer

Pamella Springer

Jul 24, 2021

Pamella Springer, age 63, unexpectedly went to be with her Lord on July 24, 2021. She is survived by her daughter: Sarah (Anthony) Galletta of Aiken, SC: her mother and stepfather: Betty and Dan Ball of Medina, OH: her brother: Rick (Anne-Marie) Springer of Highwood, IL: her sister: Deanna (Larry) Smith of Mentor, OH: She is also survived by her...

Thomas Francis Sessions

Thomas Francis Sessions

Jul 23, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 22, 2021, at his home, Thomas Francis Sessions, 82, husband of 50 years to the late Glenda Sessions who passed in 2004. He is survived by his son: Patrick Sessions residing in Las Vegas. His sisters: Angela Diane Session (Dal Venable), Lillian Collings; Niece: Theresa Hottle; Nephew: Timmy Sessions The funeral...

Abbie Teresa Loeffler

Abbie Teresa Loeffler

Jul 23, 2021

Abbie Teresa Loeffler Martinez Georgia – Abbie Teresa Loeffler entered into rest July 23, 2021 age 92. A proud Irish Woman, beloved wife of Lawrence Loeffler (deceased). Abbie was born in County Kerry, Ireland. She was known for her speed as a runner and her father named her the "cutter" . Abbie immigrated to New York City in 1953 to...

Wesley Williams

Wesley Williams

Jul 23, 2021

Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, July 23, 2021, Mr. Wesley “W.D.” David Williams, 71, loving husband of nearly 52 years to Kathy Williams. W.D. was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area and was a member of West Acres Baptist Church. He served in the National Guard and retired from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. He had...

Cecil W. Shipp, Jr.

Cecil W. Shipp, Jr.

Jul 22, 2021

Cecil W. Shipp, Jr. Augusta, GA – Cecil W. Shipp, Jr., 85, entered into rest on Thursday, July 22, 2021, leaving behind his loving wife of 65 years, Alice P. (Kemp) Shipp. Cecil (“Bucky”) was born in1936 in Norfolk, VA, to the late Cecil W. Shipp, Sr, and Tressa B. (Quinn) Shipp. Cecil served honorably in the U.S. Air Force...

Mr. Jim Banick

Mr. Jim Banick

Jul 20, 2021

Stokesdale, NC – Mr. James Henley Banick, 59, passed away on July 20, 2021, in Stokesdale, NC after a long illness with cancer. Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife Karen Burnette Banick. Jim was born in Augusta, GA to Nancy Barrett Banick and the late Cyril Joseph Banick. He graduated from the University of Georgia and retired...

Alice Hearne Jones

Alice Hearne Jones

Jul 20, 2021

Watkinsville, GA - Alice Elizabeth Hearne Jones, 69, died peacefully in her sleep with her family around her at her home in Twelve Oaks of Watkinsville on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was born on March 16, 1952 in Augusta and grew up in Macon from 1960 until leaving for college. She was the daughter of John Hearne and Erma...

James "Bert" Stephens Jr.

James "Bert" Stephens Jr.

Jul 19, 2021

North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Monday, July 19, 2021, James “Bert” Welbert Stephens, Jr. 63, husband of 38 years to Mrs. Mary Jane Stephens. Bert was a longtime resident of North Augusta, SC. A loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather whose smiling face touched all that knew him. Bert’s love will live in the hearts of his...

Joseph F. Sharp, Sr.

Joseph F. Sharp, Sr.

Jul 19, 2021

Entered into rest on Monday, July 19, 2021, Mr. Joseph Frances Sharp, Sr. 87, husband of Mrs. Claudia W. Sharp of 21 years. Joe was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1933 to the late John J. Sharp, Jr. and Catherine Brindle Sharp. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and was almost immediately sent to fight...

Henry A. Smart Sr.

Henry A. Smart Sr.

Jul 15, 2021

Henry A. Smart, Sr. Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, July 15, 2021, Mr. Henry Amon Smart, Sr., 83, husband of the late Mrs. Patricia Hensley Smart. Henry was born in Augusta and attended Richmond Academy as well as the University of Georgia. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Louisville. His work history was...

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