Obituaries

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

Ruby Williams Young

Ruby Williams Young

Dec 7, 2021

Ruby Williams Young Martinez, GA – Went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, Mrs. Ruby Williams Young, 99. Ruby was born in Parrish, Florida, was a longtime resident of Bradenton and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bradenton, Florida. Ruby was a Florida State University graduate in the early 1940s majoring in teaching....

Leonard Dye

Leonard Dye

Dec 7, 2021

It is with tremendously broken hearts that we share our father, Leonard Dye, passed away suddenly yesterday with our mother, Sylvia Dye, by his side. Our parents have always set a godly example for us to live by and their unconditional love and forgiveness taught us what true love and friendships are about. If you know them, you love them....

Susan R. Hoyt

Susan R. Hoyt

Dec 6, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, December 6, 2021, Mrs. Susan R. Hoyt, 71, loving wife 51 years to Bryan M. Hoyt. Susan was born in New Jersey and later moved to Florida with her family. She graduated from Northeast High School in Oakland Park, FL, where she met Bryan. They were married in St. Clements Catholic Church...

Roberta J. Knox

Roberta J. Knox

Dec 5, 2021

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, December 5, 2021, Roberta Jean Knox, 63. Roberta was a native of Augusta. She was employed by Club Car as a Logistic Coordinator, since 1989. A loving and faithful person with a big heart, she always helped others before helping herself. She will be remembered for her love of butterflies but mostly...

James W. Read, Jr.

James W. Read, Jr.

Dec 1, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, Mr. James Wiley Read, Jr., 84, loving husband of the late Elizabeth Cole Read and devoted companion of the late Mary Prather Florida. James was a native of Augusta, GA who returned to Augusta after living many years in Rockmart, GA. He worked for the railroad and as a...

Glenn T. Landrum

Glenn T. Landrum

Nov 30, 2021

Glenn T. Landrum North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, Mr. Glenn Thomas Landrum, 46, husband of Mrs. Carrol Jean Landrum. Glenn was born and raised in Augusta. He loved life, was an avid music fan of all types from Morgan Wallen, Eminem to rock and roll. Glenn was a huge Georgia football fan, enjoyed...

Sandra A. Johnson

Sandra A. Johnson

Nov 30, 2021

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, Sandra A. Johnson, 79, wife to the late Leon C. Johnson. Sandra was born in Lynchburg, VA and graduated from Hopewell High School. Most of her life was spent in Augusta, GA. She enjoyed her work as a paraprofessional at Martinez Elementary School and retired after 20 years. Sandra’s...

Michael A. Prandine, Sr.

Michael A. Prandine, Sr.

Nov 30, 2021

Wrens, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Michael Anthony Prandine, Sr. 60. Michael was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. He was a former manager of Econo paint and body, most recently he had been taking care of his mother. Michael’s great sense of humor will be missed. Family members include his daughter: Nicole Barton;...

Lt Col David L. Knabel (Ret.)

Lt Col David L. Knabel (Ret.)

Nov 29, 2021

Lt Col David Lawrence Knabel (Ret.) Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 29, 2021, David Lawrence Knabel, 69, loving husband of Elena Nikolayevna Knabel. David served his country for over 20 years in the US Airforce. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, David will never be forgotten. Family members in addition to his...

Melvin Barton

Melvin Barton

Nov 28, 2021

Entered into rest on Sunday, November 28, 2021, Melvin Barton, 79, husband of the late Dianne S. Barton. Melvin grew up in the family businesses of Barton Wrecking, Surplus & Salvage, House Moving, & Barton Building Supply. He established the foundation of today's Barton & Barton Contracting which is carried on by his sons. Hard work was his standard. Melvin’s...

Wanda Ivey

Wanda Ivey

Nov 28, 2021

Evans, GA – Mrs. Wanda Maxey Ivey, 76, beloved wife of the late James W. “Jake” Ivey, Jr., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Wanda bravely fought cancer for almost five years. Her family praises the Lord that now...

Sidney L. Foster

Sidney L. Foster

Nov 27, 2021

Sidney Foster Evans, GA- Mr. Sidney L. Foster, 93, loving husband of the late Ann Sayer Foster for 70 years went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in the Storey Chapel of First Baptist Church of Augusta. Inurnment will follow in the church...

Terry Bentley

Terry Bentley

Nov 26, 2021

Terry Bentley Augusta, GA – Mr. Judson Terry Bentley, husband of Jerrie Nye Bentley, died on Friday, November 26, 2021. Mr. Bentley was born in Augusta on July 13, 1938, the son of the late James Judson and Beatrice King Bentley. He was a 1956 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and a 1960 graduate of Emory University where...

LTC (Ret.) Scott T. Wisnieski

LTC (Ret.) Scott T. Wisnieski

Nov 24, 2021

Scott Wisnieski LTC (Ret.) Scott Theodore Wisnieski passed on from earthly sandtraps to heavenly fairways on November 24, 2021. Scott was born in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Uta and Robert Wisnieski. Those left to cherish his memory: Diane G. Wisnieski, wife of 31 years; Karen Pollock, sister; Matt (Angela), son; Douglas (Katherine), nephew, as well as numerous family and...

Martha Faye Mitchell Griffin

Martha Faye Mitchell Griffin

Nov 22, 2021

Martha Faye Mitchell Griffin Augusta, Georgia - Martha Faye Mitchell Griffin, beloved wife and mother, entered into rest Monday, November 22, 2021. Martha was born in Macon, Georgia and was the tenth child of eleven siblings born to Bessie Freeman and Robert P. Mitchell. She was devoted to her siblings. After losing her mother at an early age she was...

Margaret Lorraine Miller

Margaret Lorraine Miller

Nov 22, 2021

Margaret Lorraine Miller entered into rest Monday, November 22, 2021, after having lived a long and fulfilled life. Lorraine was born June 16, 1921, in Silverton, Colorado, the only child of Adelina and William Brayden but spent her growing up years in Denver, Colorado. Her first marriage to Bruce Berryhill ended in 1968. Her marriage to Don E. Miller was...

David Lee Morris

David Lee Morris

Nov 20, 2021

David Lee Morris Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 20, 2021, Mr. David Lee Morris, 79. He was born October 19,1942 in Appling, GA to Edith Tankersley Morris Barton and the late Cluese Eugene Morris David graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1962; after attending Bayvale Elementary and Murphy Junior High. In his youth, he attended...

Barbara Newby

Barbara Newby

Nov 18, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 18, 2021, Barbara Smith Newby, 83, wife of the late Clarence Ray Newby for 57 years. Barbara was born and raised in Augusta, GA where she graduated from the Academy of Richmond County High School and went on to graduate from Augusta College receiving her degree in Nursing. Barbara worked as...

Gretchen W. Bell

Gretchen W. Bell

Nov 17, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 17, Gretchen W. Bell, 81, loving wife of the late James R. “Ronnie” Bell. Gretchen was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Family members in addition to her late husband include her children: Wade R. Bell (Lisa...

Joseph Leon Rice

Joseph Leon Rice

Nov 17, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, Joseph Leon “Bucky” Rice, 88. Originally from Cairo, Illinois, Joseph called Augusta, Georgia home for more than 50 years. He was a veteran who served with distinction for 22 years of active service and eight years of inactive service with the U.S. Army. During his military career, he was...