Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
William "Bill" Johnson III
Jun 26, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest at his residence on Saturday, June 26, 2021, Mr. William “Bill” Earl Johnson, III, 87, loving husband of 65 years to Mary Jane “Ginger” Johnson. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Hearn officiating. The family will...
Dennis Gabriel
Jun 25, 2021
Dennis E. Gabriel Augusta, GA – With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dennis Edward Gabriel on June 25, 2021 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife Lynne Fairburn Gabriel, his brother Julius Gabriel, and his sister Mavis McLeod. His children are Katherine Morris, and Kimberly Stephens. His stepchildren are Forest Madison Barrett...
Etta Bentley McLeod
Jun 23, 2021
Augusta, GA – Etta Elizabeth Bentley McLeod was born to Charley Elmer Bentley, a farmer, and his wife, Jewel Boss, on October 10, 1934, in Loganville, Georgia. She left this world on June 23, 2021. She fought to the end as she lived – fiercely, independently, and on her own terms. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years,...
Gary Allen Lawrence
Jun 23, 2021
CWO4 Gary Allen Lawrence, US Army (Ret.) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, Mr. Gary Allen Lawrence, 71, husband of 52 years to Mrs. Linda L. Lawrence. Gary was born in Erie, PA, he was a veteran of the US Army, serving 22 years in criminal investigation command as a polygrapher and criminal investigator. He...
Hiram C. "Pete" Cartee
Jun 22, 2021
Hiram C. “Pete” Cartee Augusta, GA – On June 22, 2021, Hiram C. “Pete” Cartee fell into the arms of our Lord, after almost five months with kidney failure, sepsis, and pneumonia. Pete was a native of Metter, Georgia but spent his years growing up in Lakeland and Orlando, Florida. He joined the Navy at age 17 to eagerly serve...
Sandra Wood Arrington
Jun 21, 2021
Sandra Wood Arrington Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, June 21, 2021, Sandra Wood Arrington, 80, wife of the late Billy S. Arrington. Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW, a member of MOCA post 649 and a member of Windsor Spring Baptist Church. Sandra loved...
Margaret "Peggy" Held
Jun 18, 2021
Margaret “Peggy” Held Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 18, 2021, Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Dodd Held, 89, beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Held and mother of Deborah Ann Held and the late Graham Christian Held. Peggy was born in Indianapolis, IN and spent many years in Lincolnton, GA before moving to Martinez, GA. She was a dedicated...
Christopher Brian Hickman
Jun 17, 2021
Thomson, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, June 17, 2021, Christopher Brian Hickman, 47, loving husband of Erin Bangs Hickman. Chris was born in Augusta, GA and graduated from Lakeside High School in 1993. He was the proud owner and establisher of CBH Excavation. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Chris was especially proud of his...
Gloria Krouse
Jun 11, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 11, 2021, Gloria Summer Krouse, age 95, wife of 64 years to the late Ashby Roy Krouse, Jr. Loving mother to their 3 children: Gloria Krouse Sinkler (Allen), Ashby Roy Krouse, III (Donna), Demetria Krouse Willingham (Haskell); six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Gloria had a long, wonderful life full of...
Lucille "Lou" Pogue
Jun 11, 2021
Lucille “Lou” Pogue Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Friday, June 11, 2021, Lucille Neaton “Lou” Pogue, 90, wife of the late Richard E. “Dick” Pogue. Lou was born in Watertown, MN and graduated from Watertown High School and later lived in Minneapolis. She moved to Augusta in 1969. She earned her master’s degree from MCG Nursing School and...
Erisa Ferguson
Jun 8, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Erisa Napualani Ferguson, 45, wife of Spencer Ferguson. Erisa was born in Guam, raised on Oahu Hawaii, and was currently living in Augusta with her family. Helping young children prepare for their next chapter in life and their care was her passion. She was a loving and devoted wife,...
Martha Lown Seward
Jun 8, 2021
Augusta, Ga- Martha Lown Seward, age 82, went to be with her Lord on June 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents: R. Kenneth and Mary Alice Lown and her daughter: Danielle Seward-Horne. She is survived by her children: Buck (Ellen) Seward of Huntsville, AL; Elizabeth Seward of Charlotte, NC; her grandson: Dane (Casey) Seward of Christiansburg,...
Mary Dial Bovard
Jun 5, 2021
Mary Dial Bovard Augusta, GA - Mary Dial Bovard, who found joy as a wife and mother, died on Saturday, June 5, 2021, of a brain tumor. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 11 o’clock at Church of the Good Shepherd, 2230 Walton Way, followed by private interment in the churchyard at a later...
Albert Newton Brogdon
Jun 4, 2021
Albert Newton Brogdon Augusta, GA - Albert Newton Brogdon age 93, passed away peacefully in his home in Augusta on June 4, 2021. Albert and his identical twin Edwin Moore Brogdon, were born on May 22, 1928 at the home on their farm in the Brogdon community, Sumter County, SC to the late William Chandler and Thelma Moore Brogdon. Albert...
Jackie Morris Sewell
Jun 3, 2021
Jackie Morris Sewell Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, June 3, 2021, Mr. Jackie Morris Sewell, 86. As a US Army veteran Jackie served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam, was a former Armed Services courier for NSA and served 4 years in the US Navy. He retired as a Platoon Sergeant from the U.S. Army after 22...
Thomas Hugh Herndon
Jun 3, 2021
Thomas Hugh Herndon, born September 11, 1933, passed away in his Augusta home on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Tommy was a graduate of Richmond Academy and the University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in finance. He is survived by his wife, Connie Tabb Herndon, who he was devoted to for 66 years. Tommy was a strong, yet gentle-hearted...
George Plamondon
Jun 3, 2021
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, June 3, 2021, George Joseph Plamondon, 79. George served our country in the U.S. Army and retired as a chemical operator for Columbia Nitrogen. He loved to tinker and work on various projects and was known as very thoughtful and generous man. He received an award for the Georgia blood donor of...
Charles Thomas
Jun 3, 2021
Charles Thomas Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, June 3, 2021, Mr. Charles Louis Thomas, 79, loving husband of 53 years to Patsey Thomas. Charles was a native of Harriman, TN but has lived in Augusta for the last 41 years where he was a member of Warren Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States...
Marie Smith
Jun 2, 2021
Marie D’Antignac Smith, 72, entered into the presence of the Lord on June 2, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. She cherished being a mother and grandmother, as well as spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Toxey Smith, their children Laura Adamski (Craig) and Rusty Smith (Stacie). She was known as...