Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Adrian Christopher Weis

Adrian Christopher Weis

Feb 3, 2022

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, February 3, 2022, Mr. Adrian Christopher Weis, 64. Adrian was always happy and outgoing, enjoyed dancing and loved all types of music, especially Elvis, classical and country. An avid bowler and bocci ball player, Adrian won several gold medals at the Special Olympics. He also enjoyed playing board games, watching movies and...

Traci Valerio

Traci Valerio

Feb 1, 2022

Martinez, GA - Entered into heaven on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Mrs. Traci Kuntzelman Valerio, 63, loving wife of Mr. Paul Valerio and daughter of Robert Kuntzelman and Sandra McAree. Traci was known by many titles throughout her life. She was a beloved teacher, a loyal friend, an incomparable mother, a joyful grandmother, and a pillar of faith to communities...

Robert Clinton Shelton, Jr.

Robert Clinton Shelton, Jr.

Feb 1, 2022

Augusta, GA – Mr. Robert Clinton Shelton, Jr. passed peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in his loving home with his wife of nearly 34 years, Susan, by his side. He was surrounded by life’s trinkets that are born from the heart and hung from the walls. There are clocks, plates, a box containing his amazing dog and...

Irvin "Mack" Stephens

Irvin "Mack" Stephens

Feb 1, 2022

Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Irvin McDaniel “Mack” Stephens, 84. Mack was born in Odum, GA. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Korean War. Mack was a loving and devoted companion, father and grandfather. Family members include his daughter: Tammy Aveille (Michael); son: Chad Stephens (Virginia); longtime...

Thomas M. Taber

Thomas M. Taber

Jan 31, 2022

Thomas M. Taber, 75, of Augusta, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 31, 1946 and served his country as a U.S. Army soldier in Vietnam 1967-1969. Steadfastly devoted to his country and his family, he was the loving husband of Carol Konecek Taber for 53 years. Tom was a career...

Renee Hicks

Renee Hicks

Jan 31, 2022

Renee M. Hicks of Martinez, Ga passed away January 31, 2022. She was born on April 10, 1966 in Kenosha, Illinois to Fay and Marie Rothrock. Renee was a Certified Medical assistant. She was talented in decorating, sewing, drawing and home projects, but loved spending time and making her memories with her family and grand baby’s. Those remaining to cherish...

Reneé A. Doyle

Reneé A. Doyle

Jan 31, 2022

Augusta, GA – Reneé A. Doyle, 60, entered into rest January 31, 2022. Renee was a resident of Augusta Georgia, and also lived in Florida and East Tennessee. She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Renee earned her Master's Degree in Social Work and was a licensed counselor with Augusta's Hope House. If asked, Renee would say that...

Bill "Geeze" Ritter

Bill "Geeze" Ritter

Jan 30, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 30, 2022, Mr. Wilbur “Bill” N. Ritter, Jr., 88, loving husband of 43 years to Peggy Ritter. Bill was a native of Knoxville, TN but has called Augusta home for the past 33 years. He was a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force and later retired from the National...

Patsy W. Dowling

Patsy W. Dowling

Jan 30, 2022

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 30, 2022, Mrs. Patsy W. Dowling, 89, loving wife of 67 years to Mr. Joel P. Dowling. Born in Waycross, GA, Patsy graduated with honors from Wacona High School in 1949. She continued her education in vocational studies. Patsy worked for various companies as a secretary throughout the years, including Executive...

Michael Coursey

Michael Coursey

Jan 30, 2022

Michael Coursey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 30, 2022, Mr. Clifford Michael Coursey, 73, loving husband of Mrs. Nancy Hicks Coursey. Michael a native of Augusta, served in the United States Army, was in Vietnam and was the recipient of several medals, including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was Post Commander at VFW...

Jeni Pate

Jeni Pate

Jan 28, 2022

Augusta, GA – Jennifer “Jeni” Ruth Pate, 53, entered into rest Friday, January 28, 2022. Jeni was a Godly woman who was a devoted member of Victory Baptist Church. She had a contagious laugh and a smile that would light up a room. She was an encourager, very supportive and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was...

Pamela Dasher-Ray

Pamela Dasher-Ray

Jan 28, 2022

North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Friday, January 28, 2022, Mrs. Pamela L. Dasher-Ray, 60, loving wife for over 25 years to Ronnie Ray. Pamela was the owner and operator of Pamela Dasher Wallpaper. She enjoyed traveling to the mountains and Tybee Island. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. “We all have a role in...

James "Clay" Claiborne Coleman, Jr.

James "Clay" Claiborne Coleman, Jr.

Jan 28, 2022

James Claiborne Coleman, Jr. entered into rest Friday, January 28, 2022. The memorial service of James Claiborne “Clay” Coleman, Jr. will be held Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church. Clay was born on November 14th, 1928 in Athens, Georgia, to James Claiborne Coleman and Martha Turner Coleman. After the family relocated to Augusta, Clay...

Matthew Madigan

Matthew Madigan

Jan 27, 2022

Matthew Madigan entered into rest January 27, 2022.

William Thomas Neumann, M.D., F.A.C.P.

William Thomas Neumann, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Jan 27, 2022

William Thomas Neumann, M.D., F.A.C.P. Augusta, GA – William “Bill” Thomas Neumann, M.D., F.A.C.P, 69, passed away peacefully in his home January 27, 2022. Bill was a loving husband to his wife, Debra Rhodes Neumann and to his sons Cortland Rice Lowe III (Lauren) and Jonathan Rhodes Lowe, both of Austin, Texas, William Tyson Neumann, and granddaughter Georgia Brynn Lowe....

Cliff Carlisle

Cliff Carlisle

Jan 25, 2022

North Augusta, SC - David Edward “Cliff" Carlisle entered into rest during the early morning hours of January 25, 2022. He is now at peace. Cliff was born David Edward Carlisle in Childersburg, AL to Katherine and Woody Carlisle, who both preceded him in death. After moving to Augusta in the ninth grade, he attended and graduated from Richmond Academy....

Pedro "Pete" R. Garcia

Pedro "Pete" R. Garcia

Jan 25, 2022

Martinez, GA – Pedro “Pete” R. Garcia, age 75, loving father passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, January 25th fighting pulmonary fibrosis surrounded by his children. Pete was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 1, 1946, and was raised in Donna, TX where he graduated from the local high school. He joined the U.S. Army in 1967 serving...

Kristina Harvey Kirkendoll

Kristina Harvey Kirkendoll

Jan 24, 2022

Kristina Lynn Harvey Kirkendoll Augusta, GA – Kristina Lynn Harvey Kirkendoll, 38, entered into rest Monday, 24 January 2022. Kristina was born in Orlando, FL to Debbie (Earl) Jones and Pat (Christy) Harvey. She was an amazing mother to her two beautiful children, Ayna Chelsea Kirkendoll and Easton Scott Boatright. Left to cherish her memory, along with her parents and...

Terrence "Terry" Turner

Terrence "Terry" Turner

Jan 23, 2022

Evans, GA – Terrence “Terry” Turner of Evans, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the age of 80. Born in Drift, Kentucky to Lenville and Norma Turner, Terry spent his childhood in Kentucky before enlisting in the United States Army at the age of 18. Over the course of his 21 year military career, Terry served our country...

Susan Bush

Susan Bush

Jan 23, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 23, 2022, Susan Rae Bush, 55. Susan attended LaGrange College, where she joined Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from LaGrange College. She taught mathematics at Strom Thurmond and several other schools throughout the CSRA. She was an active member of Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)....