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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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Joan Marie Rolfsness

Joan Marie Rolfsness

Dec 22, 2012

Biography Mrs. Joan Marie Rolfsness Blythe, Ga. Joan Marie Rolfsness died peacefully in her sleep December 22. She is survived by 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She will be remembered for her wit, charm, and strength. The family will meet with friends Sunday December 30 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the family home in Blythe, Ga. There will...

Troy D. Murdick

Troy D. Murdick

Dec 17, 2012

Biography Mr. Troy D. Murdick Truck Driver North Augusta, SC He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 17, 2012 at Trinity Hospital. Mr. Troy D. Murdick husband of Lori Byrd Murdick. Memorial services will be conducted Friday at 11:00 am at New Life Christian Center Pastor Bryan Matthews officiating. Additional survivors include two sons, Timothy...

James Lee Murphy, Ii

James Lee Murphy, Ii

Dec 16, 2012

Mr. James Lee Murphy, II Attorney Evans, Ga. entered into rest December 16, 2012 at University Hospital. Mr. James Lee Murphy, II husband of Mrs. Barbara Watkins Murphy A memorial service will be conducted today at St. Mary on The Hill Catholic Church at 11:00 am. Mr. Murphy was a native of Niece, France and a Retired Attorney for Lockheed-Martin;...

Grace Nell Flake Weldon

Grace Nell Flake Weldon

Dec 15, 2012

Biography Mrs. Grace Nell Flake Weldon Retired Teacher Martinez, Ga. entered into rest December 15, 2012 at Doctors Hospital. Mrs. Grace Nell Flake Weldon wife of the late Mr. Billy Von Weldon Memorial services will be conducted Thursday December the20th. 2012 at 11:00 am at The First Baptist Church of Evans. Interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens at 2:00...

Johnny Hill

Johnny Hill

Dec 15, 2012

Mr. Johnny Hill Ret. Printer Evans, Ga. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 15, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Memorial Services will be conducted at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel Thursday at 1:00 pm. Rev. John Raborn officiating. He was self-employed and enjoyed helping people to realize their dream of publishing a book. He was a proud member...

Erwin William Schaffran

Erwin William Schaffran

Dec 14, 2012

Mr. Erwin William Schaffran, Retired Supervisor, Appling, Ga., entered into rest December 14, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Erwin William Schaffran was husband of Mrs. Gertrude F. Schaffran. A memorial service will be conducted at St. Teresa of Avila Parish on Wednesday at 1:00 pm with Father: Rev. Walter (Mike) Ingram, IV Celebrant.Burial will be at a later date. Mr....

Juanita B. Newsome

Juanita B. Newsome

Dec 13, 2012

Biography Mrs. Juanita B. Newsome Homemaker Appling, Ga. entered into rest December 13, 2012. At Lake Crossing Health Center, Appling, Ga.Mrs. Juanita B. Newsome wife of the late Mr. Henry Clovis Newsome, Sr. Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday at 2:00 pm at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Augusta, Ga. Rev. Albert 'Bucky' Halford officiating. Mrs. Newsome a native of Garfield,...

Elizabeth Beth Wheeler

Elizabeth Beth Wheeler

Dec 12, 2012

Mrs. Elizabeth (Beth) Wheeler Homemaker Hephzibah, Ga. Mrs. Elizabeth (Beth) Park Wheeler, wife of 48 years to James (Jimmy) R. Wheeler, Jr. passed away December 12, 2012. At Doctors Hospital, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Wheeler was born on Jan. 2, 1948 in Fulton, N.Y. to the late Lt. Col. (Ret) Edward Lawrence and Elizabeth Mehegan Park. She attendee Tubman...

Donna Carol Raborn

Donna Carol Raborn

Dec 8, 2012

Biography Donna Carol Raborn died December 8, 2012, at age 57, after a brief struggle with cancer. Ms. Raborn was active until the last few months of her life, surrounded by her family and friends.She loved to take long walks, reminisce about old times, help those in need, and spend as much time as possible with her grandchildren.She was preceded...

Beauford Henry Griffin

Beauford Henry Griffin

Dec 7, 2012

Biography Mr. Beauford Henry Griffin Augusta, Ga., Mr. Beauford Henry Griffin, 87, died at Trinity Hospice, Augusta, Ga., and December 7, 2012. Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, December 23, 2012 at West Acres Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Harmon officiating. Mr. Griffin was born on February 9, 1925, in Healdton, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death...

Charles E. Broome

Charles E. Broome

Dec 2, 2012

Charles E. Broome, of Augusta, GA, passed away December 2, 2012, at the age of 58.He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Rosabelle Blackstone Broome; a brother, Frederick Roland Broome; a daughter, Nikki Broome. Charles was the owner/operator of Broome Plumbing and Electric Co. for years.He had a love for music and was a well-known musician in...

Mary A. Bordon

Mary A. Bordon

Nov 22, 2012

AUGUSTA, GA - Mrs. Mary Anna Freeman Bordon, wife of Reverend Paul E. Bordon, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2012. Mary was born in Krugersdorp , South Africa , May 19, 1936.She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Dallas D. Freeman, who served as pioneer missionaries in South Africa from 1924 to 1964....

Miosotis Olmeda

Miosotis Olmeda

Nov 17, 2012

Biography Mrs. Miosotis Cardenas Olmeda Homemaker Augusta, Ga. entered into rest Saturday November 17, 2012 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Ft. Gordon, Ga. Mrs. Miosotis C. Olmeda wife of the late Mr. Arquelio Olmeda. Memorial services will be conducted on Saturday November 24, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Grace Fellowship Church North Augusta. Pastor Phillip Hamilton officiating. Survivors include, Son,...

Frances Moss Meeker

Frances Moss Meeker

Nov 15, 2012

Biography Frances Meeker Polly Frances Moss Meeker, age 101, died at Trinity Hospital on Thursday, November 15th, 2012.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 24th at Wesley United Methodist Church in Evans, Georgia with Rev. Greg Porterfield and Rev. Pat Williams officiating.Interment at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York will follow at a later date.Frances...

John L. Howell

John L. Howell

Nov 13, 2012

John L. Howell, III, of Waynesboro, GA., passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at the age of 47.He worked in the maintenance department for P. & G. for over 15 years.He was an avid outdoorsman loving to hunt and fish.He was preceded in death by his father, John L. Howell, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 23 years,...

Robert H. Nichols

Robert H. Nichols

Nov 9, 2012

Robert H. Nichols, of Augusta, GA., passed away Friday, November 9, 2012, at the age of 64.He is preceded in death by his mother, Grace Lee Anderson Nichols.Mr. Nichols was the service manager for Gerald Jones VW/Audi/Subaru for over 30 years. He is survived by his two daughters, Misty (Kenneth) Morrison of Augusta, GA., and Lori (Brandon) Masters of Augusta,...

Donald Joseph Peck

Donald Joseph Peck

Nov 7, 2012

Donald J. Peck, Sr., of Augusta, GA., passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at the age of 61.He was preceded in death by his parents, Omar L. and Mary Margaret Davis Peck.Mr. Peck retired from the U. S. Army as a Staff Sargent. Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Williams); Jamie Napper, Step-daughter, Crystal Napper, step-daughter, Donald J. Peck, Jr., Mary...

Wanda Ellis Neef

Wanda Ellis Neef

Nov 4, 2012

Biography Mrs. Wanda Ellis Neef Evans, Ga. Mrs. Wanda Ellis Neef entered into rest on November 4, 2012. She was born in Versalles, Missouri in 1924. She lived most of her adult life in California and was a resident of Evans, Ga., since 2007. Wanda was preceded in death by her beloved high school sweetheart Lt. Colonel Charles Franklin Neef,...

Mamie Lee Hymas

Mamie Lee Hymas

Nov 2, 2012

Mamie Lee Hymas, of Hephzibah, GA., passed away Friday, November 2, 2012, at the age of 84.She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Waynesboro, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claudie Mae McCoy Newman and James Radford Phillips; brothers and sisters, James C. Phillips, Virginia E. Byrd, J. Gilbert...

Beatrice Wright

Beatrice Wright

Nov 1, 2012

Beatrice Wright, of Hephzibah, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012, at the age of 83. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Wright, Jr.; 2 sons, Brian Lee Northrup of Ellenwood, GA., and Earl Lawrence Northrup of Jackson, S.C. Visitation will be Saturday 10 am to 11 am at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA., 30906,...

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