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

Shirley Simpkins Jenkins

Shirley Simpkins Jenkins

Oct 12, 2021

In Memory Of Shirley Elizabeth Simpkins Jenkins December 25, 1947 October 12, 2021 Graveside Service Saturday, October 16, 2021 1:00 P.M. Sunset Memorial Gardens 2648 Jefferson Davis Hwy Graniteville, SC 29829 Fr. Jacob Almeter Officiating Survivors include her husband: George W. Jenkins, Jr.; child: George W. Jenkins III; grandchildren: Brandon R. Hampton, Skyla Jenkins; three great-grandchildren; eleven nieces; seven nephews;...

Rodney Leroy Williams

Rodney Leroy Williams

Oct 11, 2021

AUGUSTA, GA. – Rodney L. Williams, 84, entered into rest Monday, October 11, 2021, in Augusta, GA. Mr. Rodney Leroy Williams. Rodney was born in Cozad, NE on March 31, 1937 to Lucy & Claude Williams. After high school he joined the US Navy, serving on the USS Iowa and USS Northampton in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. After being discharged...

Phil Mathis

Phil Mathis

Oct 11, 2021

Augusta, GA – Mr. Phillip Morgan Mathis, 66, entered into rest on Monday, October 11, 2021. Born in Aiken, SC, Phil was a long-time resident of Augusta and was a member of New Hope Worship Center for the Church. In his younger years, Phil owned his own service station and later worked over 20 years with the Augusta Chronicle. After...

Robert "Bruce" Morgan

Robert "Bruce" Morgan

Oct 10, 2021

Martinez, GA – Robert “Bruce” Morgan, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family on October 10, 2021. Bruce was born January 1, 1949, in LaGrange GA to Will and Nancy Morgan. He was a graduate of LaGrange High and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Georgia (UGA), where he played football as a freshman and as a sophomore,...

Erin Elizabeth Sussman

Erin Elizabeth Sussman

Oct 10, 2021

Erin Elizabeth Sussman Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, October 10, 2021, Ms. Erin Elizabeth Sussman, 33, the loving daughter of William and Debra Sussman; sister to Robert Sussman, Sarah Sussman and David Burke; and mother to beloved pups Asher and Sadie. Her aunts and uncles are Lynn Looby (Larry), Carol Sussman and Dale James (Valerie). Born on...

Angela Adcox Greene

Angela Adcox Greene

Oct 9, 2021

On October 9, 2021, Angela Adcox Greene, affectionately known as “Gigi”, entered into her eternal life after a short illness at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. She was 64 years old. Born on New Year’s Eve in Greenville, South Carolina, Angela was the daughter of John Adcox and the late Delores Adcox. She was a graduate of Butler High School...

Marion B. Hatcher

Marion B. Hatcher

Oct 8, 2021

Marion B. Hatcher Augusta, GA - On Friday, October 8, 2021, Marion Bell Hatcher passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was 82 years old. Marion was preceded in death by her devoted husband, the late Robert (Bob) Hatcher of Augusta, Georgia and her loving sister, Dot (Bell) Burkett. She is survived by...

Braxton Seaborn Harrison, Jr.

Braxton Seaborn Harrison, Jr.

Oct 8, 2021

Braxton Seaborn Harrison, Jr. Augusta, GA – Braxton S. Harrison, Jr., 74, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born in Sandersville, GA to Braxton and Nellie Harrison who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jan Baker Harrison, and his sister, Emily Harrison Croft (the late Joseph B....

Adiel Levin Adams, Jr.

Adiel Levin Adams, Jr.

Oct 7, 2021

Augusta, GA - Mr. Adiel Levin (Al) Adams, Jr. found God’s gift of peace on Thursday, October 7, 2021 after an admirable eight year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Mr. Adams was born in Hawkinsville, Georgia to the late Adiel Levin Adams and Lucile Little Adams. He graduated valedictorian from Hawkinsville High School and Georgia Institute of Technology, class of 1962,...

June Darden

June Darden

Oct 7, 2021

Augusta, GA – Mrs. June Darden, 77, loving wife of George B. Darden, Sr. entered into rest Thursday, October 7, 2021. June was born in Augusta, GA on November 14,1943, the oldest daughter of seven children to the late Marie and Winton Saxon. She retired from Southern Bell after 31 years. She is survived by her husband of 34 years,...

Courtney Lee Burdeshaw

Courtney Lee Burdeshaw

Oct 7, 2021

Courtney Lee Burdeshaw Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, October 7, 2021, Courtney Lee Burdeshaw, 31, loving wife of Zachary Daniel Burdeshaw. Courtney was a licensed practical nurse and was passionate about her career. She loved Jesus and was selfless, always caring for others. Courtney was an excellent cook and enjoyed times with her family. She will be...

Eric Smith

Eric Smith

Oct 7, 2021

Eric Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, October 7, 2021 Eric Ray Smith, 35, husband of Merrit Moore Smith. Eric was a loving and devoted husband, father, and son. Eric enjoyed fishing, especially the state ponds. He was very caring, generous, humble, and of a genuine loving nature. Family members in addition to his wife include his...

Lynn Gibbons Striker

Lynn Gibbons Striker

Oct 5, 2021

Lynn Gibbons Striker entered fully into the presence of the Lord on October 5, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 78 years old. Lynn is survived by her dear sister, Cheryl (Alan) McElveen of Gainesville, GA, and by her greatly beloved sons and daughters-in law Sidney (Sarah) Baxter, of San Francisco, CA, and Joshua (Debra)...

Rob Ridlehoover

Rob Ridlehoover

Oct 5, 2021

Robin Everett “Rob” Ridlehoover, age 59, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home in Martinez, GA, with his family by his side. Robin was a native of Augusta, GA and was a retired Quality Verifier from Bridgestone in Graniteville, SC. He was a dedicated husband and...

Billy G. Johnson, Sr.

Billy G. Johnson, Sr.

Oct 4, 2021

Mr. Billy Gene Johnson, Sr., 89 entered into rest Monday, October 4, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Billy was the youngest son of 12 children born to the late Claude and Nettie Johnson. He was a charter member of Grace Fellowship of Augusta for 46 years, served in the US Army for 20 years before retiring and then...

Helen Baskerville Wilhelmi

Helen Baskerville Wilhelmi

Oct 3, 2021

Augusta, GA - HELEN BASKERVILLE WILHELMI, wife of 67 years to the late Louis J. Wilhelmi, M.D., died on October 3, 2021. Born October 24, 1927 in Wilmington, Illinois, then to Symerton, IL, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Baskerville. She was also proceeded in death by two brothers, Robert Baskerville and Gerald Baskerville. She attended...

Mary Jane Carrol McCrory

Mary Jane Carrol McCrory

Oct 3, 2021

Mary Jane Carrol McCrory Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, October 3, 2021, Mrs. Mary Jane Carrol McCrory, 89, loving wife of over 30 years to the late Adam McNeil. Mrs. McCrory was a native of Scotland where she worked as a seamstress before migrating to the United States in 1968 to Worcester, MA. She loved to travel,...

Richard Matthews

Richard Matthews

Oct 2, 2021

Richard Paul Matthews, age 63 of Evans, GA, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Rick is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Charlene Matthews; children Nicole (Kevin) Muns, Lindsey (Kris) Solomon; siblings Randy Matthews, Mike Evans, Veronica Evans, Roger Matthews, and Samantha Bridges; grandchildren Kenya, Aubrey, Sadie, Addie, and Lydia, along with many other loving family and friends....

Dicye "Bootsie" Averette

Dicye "Bootsie" Averette

Oct 2, 2021

After a long, happy, well lived life Mrs. Dicye Lucas (Bootsie) Averette, age 87, of Hephzibah, GA awakened to eternal life on October 2, 2021. Bootsie was born in Washington, GA, on March 25, 1934. She was preceded in death by her husband J. Wallace Averette Jr., her parents, Cicero and Dicye Lucas, and her sister Linda Hopkins. She is...

Charles A. Folger, Sr.

Charles A. Folger, Sr.

Oct 1, 2021

Charles A. Folger, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, October 1, 2021, Mr. Charles Allan Folger, Sr., 58, loving husband of 33 years to Cindy Levin Folger. Charles grew up in Gainesville, GA. He enjoyed all sports but excelled in baseball. He pitched for the Augusta College Jaguars and also played semi-pro ball. Charles graduated from Augusta...

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