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

Adolf Hermann

Adolf Hermann

Sep 1, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, Mr. Adolf Hermann, 56, loving husband of Hazel Brewer Hermann. Adolf moved to the US many years ago and was proud of his US Citizenship. He owned and operated Augsburg Haus Restaurant in Evans, Ga. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending time with...

John Gerard Herrick Jr.

John Gerard Herrick Jr.

Aug 31, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 John Herrick, 60, loving husband of Tami Herrick. John was a man of great faith, who was selfless and devoted to serving others. A very involved member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, he also enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. John was a natural engineer,...

Shelby Tucker Jackson III

Shelby Tucker Jackson III

Aug 31, 2021

Martinez, GA – Mr. Shelby Tucker Jackson, III, 80, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Shelby was born in McCrae, GA and grew up in Washington, GA. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church. He worked with Howard Lumbar Company for over 30 years and was still employed when he became ill. Shelby...

Charles David Kirkey

Charles David Kirkey

Aug 31, 2021

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 Charles David Kirkey, 78, husband of Janet Faircloth Kirkey. Charles was born May 1, 1943 in Yuma, CA. He attended both Seattle University and Washington State University, where he earned a bachelor of Arts degree in Education and a Master of Education Administration. He is a retired U.S. Army...

William "Will" R. Davis

William "Will" R. Davis

Aug 31, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, William Ronald Davis, 34. Will enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating and deep-sea fishing with his buddies. He loved his work with heavy equipment which included traveling. Will was a huge fan of The Augusta National, pretty women, fast cars and nice clothes. He will be remembered as a loving...

Bonnie Holsenback

Bonnie Holsenback

Aug 29, 2021

Augusta, GA – Ms. Bonnie Holsenback, 96, widow of O.J. Holsenback entered into rest on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Ms. Holsenback was the daughter of Charlie and Lola Strickland. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Bonnie Greer Merry, son-in-law: Bill Merry and sisters: Katie Templeton, Madge Goodale, and Evelyn Riggs. Survivors include her grandsons, Brad Merry (Casey) and...

Yvonne Bufford

Yvonne Bufford

Aug 29, 2021

Yvonne Bufford Grovetown, GA – It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our sweet wife, mother, sister, nana, aunt and friend. Mrs. Billie Yvonne Bufford gained her angel wings on Sunday, August 29th, at her home, with her husband holding her hand. She was 69. Yvonne was born in Sandersville to William and...

Elizabeth Ann Barnes

Elizabeth Ann Barnes

Aug 29, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Barnes Augusta, Ga – Elizabeth Ann Barnes passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Lake Crossing Health Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Barnes, wife of the late David N. Barnes Sr., daughters: Teresa Ann Barnes (Charlie), Jennifer Lee Hobbs (Dennis), Barbara Lynn Prather (Stuart), Beatrice Gail Snipes (Randy); sons: David Newton Barnes,...

John C. Forrester

John C. Forrester

Aug 28, 2021

John Forrester Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 28, 2021, Mr. John Calvin Forrester, 84, loving husband of 41 years to the late Charlotte Forrester. John was born in Dalton, GA to the late Jesse and Mildred Forrester. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 21 years of service. In retirement, John enjoyed writing,...

Sieglinde Williams

Sieglinde Williams

Aug 26, 2021

Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, August 26, 2021 Sieglinde Williams, 83. Sieglinde enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, baking and loved greyhounds and the Atlanta Braves. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Family members include her daughters: Ginny Luke (Roy), Karen Cheek (Eric); son: David Williams (Virginia); grandchildren: Zachary Hooks, Taylor Cartledge (Brenna) and Brett Williams....

Stephanie Dockins

Stephanie Dockins

Aug 25, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Stephanie Dockins, 48, loving wife of John Dockins. Stephanie was born on November 7, 1972 in Warren, Ohio. She graduated from Champion High School in 1991 and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1992. She was serviced as a linguist and was honorably discharged in 1999. In 1999 she...

William "Bill" Mallett

William "Bill" Mallett

Aug 24, 2021

William “Bill” Mallett, 51, of North Augusta, SC passed away August 24, 2021 at AUMC. Bill was born in Dover-Foxcroft Maine on October 8, 1969 to Karl and Donna (Strout) Mallett. Bill worked for Advance Auto Parts for 26 years in several different capacities, most recently as a District Manager. His work sent him up and down the east coast...

Robert "Bob" Held

Robert "Bob" Held

Aug 24, 2021

Robert “Bob” Held Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Robert V. Held, 93, husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” Dodd Held and father of Deborah Ann Held and the late Graham Christian Held. Bob was born in Richland, Indiana, served in the US Army and spent many years in Lincolnton, GA before moving to Martinez,...

Jean Gardner

Jean Gardner

Aug 24, 2021

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Mrs. Jean Hilger Gardner, 75, loving wife of Dr. F. Michael Gardner. Jean was an Army wife who could unpack an entire home in 1 day and did it over 10 times over her husbands’ military career. She was lovingly known as Martha Jean by her daughters because of...

Ann McGahee

Ann McGahee

Aug 22, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 22, 2021, Mrs. Ruth Ann McGahee, 83, wife of the late Albert S. McGahee, Jr. Ann was a loving wife and mother. Family members include sons: Chenault McGahee and Steve McGahee and daughters: Stephanie Patrick and Sheryl Camp. Services will be private in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral...

Harold Peacock

Harold Peacock

Aug 19, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, August 19, Harold Belton Peacock, Jr., PhD, 81, loving husband of 58 years to Carolyn Peacock. Harold was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA and a 1958 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1963 and from The University of Tennessee in 1970, with a PhD...

John Thomas Y. Smith, Jr.

John Thomas Y. Smith, Jr.

Aug 19, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, August 19, 2021, Mr. John Thomas Y. Smith, Jr., age 82, was preceded in death by his first wife; Julia Kane Smith and his second wife; Belva Duncan Smith. John was a native and longtime resident of Augusta, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Airforce for 4 years and retired from Castleberry...

John Spurlock

John Spurlock

Aug 19, 2021

Evans, GA – John L Spurlock went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 19,2021. John L. Spurlock was a loving and devoted husband of 43 years to Kim Livingston Spurlock, loving father of 11 and adoring Poppa to 16 grandchildren. John was born and raised in Hanahan, SC, son of Cecil and Virginia Spurlock. He graduated in...

Karin Yost

Karin Yost

Aug 18, 2021

Augusta, GA – Karin Yost, born Karin Hoffbauer went home to be with the Lord in the early morning of August 18, 2021 at her home in Dallas, Texas with her twin daughters by her side. She was born in Breslau, Germany in December 1938. Karin pursued languages and business at Syracuse University in New York. After completing her studies...

Ronald Zuercher

Ronald Zuercher

Aug 17, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Ronald, 83, loving husband of Nannette. Ronald spent his formative years in Texas, where he attended Southern Methodist University and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. When he was a junior in college he worked as an intern at General Dynamics. After graduation he continued to work in the...