Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Augusta, GA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Augusta, GA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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George Jackson "Jack" Cosnahan

George Jackson "Jack" Cosnahan

Mar 5, 2015

Mr. George Jackson “Jack” Cosnahan, 81, of Augusta, GA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Augusta, he was the son of the late John and Mary Skinner Cosnahan. He was a retired mechanic from Borden’s Dairy and a devoted member of The Sanctuary of Augusta.Jack...

Gene Allen Kreidt

Gene Allen Kreidt

Feb 28, 2015

Augusta, GA. Gene Allen Kreidt, age 70, of Augusta, GA., passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015, at his residence with his family surrounding him. Gene served in the U. S. Army from 1965 to 1974.He was a Vietnam Veteran, he was a Drill Sargent and served as a military police officer.He also earned the Bronze Star. He is survived by...

Joseph Lawrence Simpson

Joseph Lawrence Simpson

Feb 28, 2015

Joseph Lawrence Simpson, 77 of Boykin Road, Hephzibah, GA, died February 28 at his residence. Born March 29, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Francis Edward Simpson and Grace Ellen Boner Simpson.He graduated from high school in 1953. Joe served in the U. S. Army and retired after serving 20 years. He received two Army Commendation...

Tony Myers

Tony Myers

Feb 26, 2015

Dearing, GA. Tony was born on May 19, 1949 in Statesboro, GA to the late Alfred and Lillie Mae Myers. He went home February 26, 2015. Tony was a loving and devoted husband, grandfather, and brother. He always enjoyed keeping busy with carpentry, mechanics, heavy equipment operator, building VW trikes, and watching cooking shows. Some of his hobbies included fishing,...

Robert James Mowell, I

Robert James Mowell, I

Feb 25, 2015

Mr. Robert James Mowell, I Martinez, Ga., entered into rest February 25, 2015 at Doctors Hospital Augusta. Mr. Robert James Mowell, I, 69. He is the son of the late Glen and Nell Crawford Mowell. Mr. Mowell a native of Kingsport, TN lived most of his life in the Augusta area. He was a Heavy Equipment operator. There will be...

John Edward Sherrod

John Edward Sherrod

Feb 24, 2015

Hephzibah, GA. John Edward Sherrod, 87, of Hephzibah, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at his sons’ residence in Midville, GA. Mr. Sherrod was born in Emanuel County, GA, he was the son of the late John Horace Sherrod and Anne Frances Beckworth Sherrod. He lived in Hephzibah for the past 40 years. He retired from Lilly Tulip...

Joseph David Whitten

Joseph David Whitten

Feb 23, 2015

Mr. Joseph David Whitten, 80, of Augusta, GA, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 23, 2015 at University Hospital. Born in Macon, GA, he was the son of the late John Harrison Whitten and Bessie Tant Whitten. He lived in Ocilla, GA before moving to Augusta in 1974. HE work at Graniteville Company as a machine...

September Nicole Watson

September Nicole Watson

Feb 22, 2015

Miss. September Nicole Watson Student Augusta, Ga., entered into rest Sunday, February 22, 2015 at GRU Medical Center. Miss. September Nicole Watson, 16. September was born in Augusta, Ga., on December 25, 1998. She was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church. She went to Pine Hill Middle School, home school program. September struggled with shaken baby syndrome throughout her life....

Henry S. Miller

Henry S. Miller

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Henry S. Miller Local 150 Augusta, Ga., entered into rest surrounded by his family on Friday, February 20, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Henry S. Miller, 54, son of the late Glenn M. and Lula Belle Scoggins Miller. Mr. Miller a lifelong resident of Augusta, Ga. Was a Pipe fitter for Local #150 and he was a Baptist. Graveside...

Thomas Velt Ledbetter

Thomas Velt Ledbetter

Feb 20, 2015

Blythe, GA – Mr. Thomas V. Ledbetter Husband of Betty Ledbetter of thirty-eight years enter into rest on Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. Mr. Ledbetter was born in Winder, GA. He was the son of the late Thomas V. Ledbetter and Freddie Dell Bennett. Tom served his country with pride in the US Coast...

June A. Braunsberg

June A. Braunsberg

Feb 18, 2015

Mrs. June M. Braunsberg Property Manager Augusta, Ga., entered into rest February 18, 2015 Mrs. June Milkins Moxley Braunsberg, 74. Born in Bristol, England, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Olive Milkins. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Tom Kalliokoski officiating. June is survived...

Richard Wayne Beauford, Sr.

Richard Wayne Beauford, Sr.

Feb 14, 2015

Mr. Richard Wayne Beauford, Sr. Painter Blythe, Ga., entered into rest February 14, 2015 at his residence with his family by his side. Mr. Richard Wayne Beauford, Sr.,62. Husband of Mrs. Gloria Ann Beauford. Mr. Beauford a native of the Augusta area was a Painter and of the Christian faith. A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 pm...

John Thomas Edwards

John Thomas Edwards

Feb 10, 2015

Augusta, GA. Dr. John Thomas Edwards entered into rest on February 10th, 2015.John was born in 1930 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.He attended Mississippi State University where he received his BS and was initiated into the Mississippi Gamma Chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Delta National Premedical Honor Society. John attained the rank of Second Lieutenant while serving in the United States Air...

Semonia Elizabeth Felton

Semonia Elizabeth Felton

Feb 10, 2015

Blythe, GA. Semonia Elizabeth Felton, age 52, of Blythe, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at her residence with her family surrounding her. She was born May 21, 1962, in Philadelphia, PA., to the late James Alexander and Glorious Jean (Napier) Felton, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Terrance Cammack; her children, Joel Cammack of Blythe, Autumn Francois of...

Joseph D. Holley

Joseph D. Holley

Feb 9, 2015

Mr. Joseph D. Holley, Sr., 78, of Augusta, GA, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at his residence. A lifelong resident of the Central Savannah River Area, he was the son of the late Prue Alfred Holley and Pauline Moon Holley. He was retired from Frito Lay as a route salesman. Joseph enjoyed fishing, playing semi pro baseball for...

Mary Harris Turner

Mary Harris Turner

Feb 5, 2015

Mrs. Mary Harris Turner, 80, of Hephzibah, GA, joined her loving husband of over 60 years in Heaven on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Evansville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late William and Amelia Koenig Harris.Mary was raised in Long Beach, CA where she met, James, the love of...

Melvin "Mel" Roy Kohli

Melvin "Mel" Roy Kohli

Feb 5, 2015

Mr. Melvin “Mel” Roy Kohli, 66, of Augusta, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at his residence. Born in Perrysburg, OH, he was the son of the late Lester Kohli and Joy Elaine Bodary Sizemore. Melvin moved to Augusta in 1969.He enjoyed hunting, motor cycles, NASCAR, and being outdoors. He was retired handyman. In addition to his parents,...

Donald Charles Keith

Donald Charles Keith

Feb 3, 2015

Windsor, S.C. Donald Charles Keith, age 58, of Windsor, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Donald was born July 8, 1956 in Yokohama, Japan to the late Samuel Benjamin Keith and Tokie (Sasako) Keith.He served his country in the U.S. Army and was an avid outdoorsmen where he loved to hunt and fish.He...

Dorothy P. Bedgood

Dorothy P. Bedgood

Feb 1, 2015

Dorothy Bedgood Hephzibah, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, February 1st, 2015. Dorothy Bedgood, wife of Douglas W. Bedgood, Jr. Mrs. Bedgood, a native of Rhode Island, relocated to Hephzibah in 1991. She attended Open Arms Community Church and worked as a secretary for May Appraisal. She is survived by her two sons, Paul Baker, Sr....

Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson

Feb 1, 2015

Elizabeth Johnson Augusta, GA, entered into rest February 1st, 2015 at Golden Living- Windemere. Mrs. Johnson was a native of Wilkes County, Georgia, but spent most of her life in Augusta. She was a member of Mize Memorial United Methodist Church and was a daycare and nursery worker. She is survived by her three daughters, Mary Alice Jackson (Robert) of...

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