Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Wesley Thomas Kimbrell, Sr.
Sep 15, 2021
Wesley “Wes” Thomas Kimbrell, Sr., age 96 of Augusta, Georgia entered into rest on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his residence in Augusta, GA. Wes was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to the late Mr. Lonnie Thomas Kimbrell and Mrs. Bessie Blessing Kimbrell Gresham . He joined the Navy at age 17 in 1943 to help in the war effort....
Franklin Bedenbaugh
Sep 15, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 15, Franklin Eugene Bedenbaugh, 66, loving husband of 49 years to Fredia Walls Bedenbaugh. He is survived by his daughters: Lisa Middleton (Christopher), Shannon Tyler (Danny), Sandra Bedenbaugh and Samantha Douglas; grandchildren: Corey Bedenbaugh, Alexis Jackson, Jakayla Bedenbaugh, Thomas Tyler, Raydell Bedenbaugh, Caleb Tyler, Aaron Tyler, Miss Ruby Tyler and Jamya...
Susan Spearman Prescott
Sep 14, 2021
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Mrs. Susan Spearman Prescott, 74, loving wife of 55 years to Mr. H. Bernard Prescott. Susan was a faithful member of Pine Hill Baptist Church and Faith Bible Sunday school class. She retired after 30 years of service from Gracewood State School and Hospital. Affectionally known as Suzy, Suzy...
Jerry K. Wren
Sep 13, 2021
Jerry K. Wren Jerry Kelley Wren, 93, entered into rest on Monday, September 13, 2021. Jerry was born in Wrens, GA, in 1927 to William J. and Corrie Kelley Wren. He graduated first in his class from Wrens High School, and went on to earn two degrees from Georgia Tech, where he served as president of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He...
Michael Curtis Henry
Sep 13, 2021
On September 13, 2021, after a valiant battle with esophageal cancer, Mike went home to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene Henry and Martha Henry. He is survived by his wife Stacy, children Justin (Anna), Daniel and Katie, and stepmother Sherry Henry. Mike was born on August 3, 1962 in Augusta, GA and...
Calloway L. Carn
Sep 11, 2021
Calloway L. Carn Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 11, 2021, Mr. Calloway L. Carn, 84, loving husband of 64 years to Joan W. Carn; children: Bill Carn (Janet), Callie Hamilton, and George L. Carn (the late Debbie); grandchildren: Christa, Nick, Zack, and Jonathan Carn, Brady, Cal, and Alex Hamilton, William and Tyler Burr; great grandchildren: Tyler,...
Nell Garrett Roberts
Sep 10, 2021
Nell Garrett Roberts Martinez, GA – Nell Garrett Roberts, age 92, of Martinez entered into rest Friday, September 10, 2021 at her residence. The funeral service will be held Monday, September 13, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church of Evans with Rev. Philip Hedgecoth officiating. Burial will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Please practice social distancing and wear...
Karin Husk
Sep 9, 2021
Karin Husk Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 9, 2021, Mrs. Karin Rita Husk, 78, wife of Floyd A. Husk, Jr. Karin was born and raised in Karlsruhe, Germany once she moved to Augusta Georgia she became a master cosmetologist and business owner of Ryan’s Haircare in Martinez, Georgia for 20+ years. She was a loving wife,...
Barbara Jean Lantz
Sep 8, 2021
Barbara Jean Lantz North Augusta, SC, Formerly of Hudson, FL – Barbara, age 81, wife of the late James Miles Lantz, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at home with her loving family. Mrs. Barbara Jean Lantz, daughter of the late Enoch Amos Hill and Florrie Mae Smith-Hill, was born April 22, 1940, in Detroit,...
Samuel Adams
Sep 8, 2021
North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Samuel Llewellyn Adams, 63, loving husband of Debra Adams; his daughter: Melissa Ferin (Luke); son: Dustin Adams; sisters: Marie Miles (David), Grace Beck (Stanley); brother: John Adams (Diane); and several nieces and nephews. Samuel was born in Gastonia, NC, but lived most of his life in Augusta, GA....
Joel McKinney
Sep 8, 2021
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 8 Joel William McKinney, 71, loving husband of Janet McKinney. Joel was a free spirit and loved his life. He always had a deep love for music and played in a band from his early teens until 2001. He enjoyed traveling to the mountains, especially Gatlinburg, TN. He had a great...
George Brodbeck
Sep 8, 2021
Augusta, GA- George Frederick Brodbeck, age 95, passed away on September 8, 2021. George was born April 28, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. George was raised in Exeter and Pittston, Pa. He graduated from Castle Heights Military school in Lebanon, Tennessee in 1944 where he played clarinet in the school band and was Sports Editor for the school paper. He was...
Charles Webster Prope
Sep 7, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at University Hospital, Mr. Charles Webster Prope, loving husband of 40 years to Diana Prope. Family members in addition to his wife include his daughter: Michelle Cadle (Alan); son: Adam Seigler (Tammy); mother: Doris Davis (Dave); grandchildren: Nate Cadle, Xander Cadle, Adam Seigler, Kaden Seigler; siblings: Charlene, Debbie, Chris, Mike...
James "Tony" Wombles
Sep 7, 2021
James “Tony” Wombles Sr., 61, entered rest on September 7th, 2021 at his home in Martinez GA, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tony was born on February 27th, 1960. A native to Augusta GA, Tony was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather (Pop). Tony fostered his love of work into the creation and management of Star Survey Inc. which...
Meredith Kellie Tice
Sep 6, 2021
Surrounded by her family, Meredith Kellie Tice, 29, stepped into the presence of her Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. Meredith was preceded in death by her brother Douglas Emil Tice, Jr. and her grandparents Gerald W Tice, Sr., Miriam L Tice, and Benjamin C. Timmerman, Sr. She is survived by her parents, Douglas Emil Tice, Sr. and Kellie Timmerman...
Jean Marie Christenson
Sep 5, 2021
Jean Marie Christenson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 5, 2021, Mrs. Jean Marie Christenson, 78, wife of the late PSG Duane “Chris” R. Christenson (Ret.). Jean Marie was a born during a very interesting time for this country. She was raised by Howard and Hazel Longcrier. At a very young age, she had a good spirit...
Linda Sandifer
Sep 4, 2021
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 4, 2021, Linda Sue Fail Sandifer, 60. Linda retired from Augusta University after 40 years, where she worked in Accounts Receivable. She was a loving mother and Gigi who enjoyed being outdoors and always had a great sense of humor. Linda will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved...
Marcia Christie
Sep 4, 2021
Marcia June (Hartel) Christie born March 11, 1937 in Chicago, IL and graduated this life on September 4, 2021 in Augusta, GA at age 84. She was the daughter of the late Harry Hartel and the late Irene Adelaide Munter. She will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her. Marcia was preceded in death by her husband...
Magdalene Morris
Sep 2, 2021
Martinez, GA – Mary Magdalene Morris, 93 passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 2, 2021, after a long illness. She was born June 12, 1928, in Mitchell, GA to Ellis and Laverta Daniels. Magdalene married Jesse Morris, on February 13, 1949. She was a homemaker, who loved her flowers and working in her yard. Magdalene and her...
Dorothy Adcock Baker
Sep 1, 2021
Dorothy Adcock Baker - Dorothy “Dot” Baker died peacefully on September 1, 2021 at the age of 95 in Evans, Georgia. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 13, 1926 to the late Curtis L. and Sadie P. Adcock. She later moved to Atlanta where she grew up and met her husband of 51 years, Warren D. Baker. She...