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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Angela Ruth Hogan
Apr 6, 2026
Angela Ruth (Newsome) Hogan, age 57, passed away on April 6, 2026, on her birthday.
Angela was born on April 6, 1969, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to M.B. Newsome and Patricia Martin Newsome. She was raised in Fort Dodge, where she attended and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1987.
Angela proudly answered the call to serve her country by...
William M Dodd
Apr 5, 2026
William M. Dodd “Bill” of Evans, Georgia passed away on April 5, 2026.
Bill was born in Spartanburg, SC to William C. and Irene S. Dodd on December 4, 1948. He grew up in Augusta and attended Richmond County Schools.
He leaves behind his wife, Patricia Sheldon Dodd “Trisha”, a son by his first marriage, Mikell B. Dodd “Mike” and his wife,...
Willard Eugene Black
Apr 5, 2026
Willard Eugene Black, 73, entered into rest on Sunday, April 5, 2026, peacefully at his home. Mr. Black was born to the late Wyman and Clara Black in Augusta, GA. He retired as a truck driver, where he was known on the radio handle as Stepping Stone. In his spare time, he always enjoyed spending time with his family and...
Sarah L Piper
Apr 3, 2026
Sarah L Piper entered into rest at her residence on April 3,2026.
She was a graduate of West Side High School and Augusta Technical College. She worked for the Richmond County school system for 30 years as a teacher assistant. She was very generous to all who knew her.
Survivors include her brother, Robert S Piper(Peggy), and her nephew Michael Grazick.
Funeral services...
Margaret King
Mar 19, 2026
Margaret Alda (Brantley) King of Evans, GA July 8,1941 - March 19, 2026
Margaret King, 84, formerly of Oakton, VA, passed peacefully from complications of vascular dementia on March 19, 2026 in Evans, GA. She was born in Middlesex, NC to the late Winslow and Lottie Brantley.
Surviving family members are her daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Nick Adams; grandchildren, Madelyn (Brandon)...
Marian J. Blackstone
Mar 16, 2026
Marian Jordan Blackstone, 90, of Crestview, Florida passed away on March 16, 2026 in Crestview, Florida.
Marian was born June 14, 1935 to Boyd William Jordan & Florrie Spratlin Jordan. She went to school at Warrenville, S.C. She married Fred Sullivan Blackstone, Jr. on October 12th.
She worked as a Packer for SweetHeart Cup Co. for over 30 years. She was involved...
Robert J. Evancic
Mar 14, 2026
Robert J. Evancic, 74, of Martinez, GA passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 with family and friends at his bedside.
Robert was born in Cleveland, OH on September 25, 1951 to Norman and Ruth Evancic. He married Linda Evancic on October 13, 1995 in North Augusta, SC.
He was self-employed for most of his life doing ceramic tile, remodeling and enjoyed...
Dorothy Lynnette Childers
Mar 13, 2026
Dorothy Lynnette Childers
Born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on July 14, 1942, Lynnette passed away peacefully at home in Edgefield County, the morning of March 13, 2026. She was the daughter of Joseph Calvin Ball and Vivian Kathryn Ball. She was preceded in death by her, parents and two sisters Pat and Jean.
Lynnette was a devoted wife of Nelson V. Childers and...
Taylor Marie Reese
Mar 11, 2026
Taylor Marie Reese, 33, of Martinez, passed away on March 11, 2026, in Augusta, GA.
Taylor was born in Augusta to Jeantte Whaley and Randy Reese on December 5th, 1992. She went to school at Evans High School and graduated from Augusta Technical College with a degree in Cosmetology.
Taylor brought lightness and wonder wherever she went, the kind of spirit that...
Teri Lynn Doyle
Mar 10, 2026
Teri Lynn Doyle, 59, of Thomson, Georgia entered into rest on March 10, 2026 at her home.
She leaves behind her husband of 19 years, Tommy Doyle; her father, Robert O’Neal and his wife, Michele; her brothers, Patrick O’Neal, Nick O’Neal, Tony Meyer and Todd Livingston; sister, Mandy Yonce and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Teri’s love for the outdoors brought her...
William Dean McCalester
Mar 8, 2026
William Dean McCalester (aka BONE), of Hepzibah, GA, passed away on March 8 th after a long courageous fight with bladder cancer, a leg amputation on top of heart issues at the age of 71.
He was born in Parsons, Kansas to Max and Renate McCalester. William graduated from Bethel High School in Hampton, VA. After high school he worked as...
Janelle Rollison Lane
Mar 6, 2026
Janelle Rollison Lane, born July 2, 1940, passed away March 6th, 2026. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Lane Burdic (Gary), her son Roy Lee Lane Jr (Karen), grandchildren: William Tim Springfield, III (Jennifer), Anthony Lee Lane, step grandson Jason Drew, and one brother, Willard Branch. Janelle was preceded in death by her parents James and Alice Rollison, brother...
Ronald Lester Blakey
Mar 3, 2026
Ronnie Blakey, a devoted pipefitter with Local 150 Union, passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 73. A lifelong resident of Hephzibah, Ga., Ronnie is remembered for his lifelong friendships, chicken on the grill, and love for western movies and rock & roll music. Preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Blakey, daughter, Rachel Blakey, and...
Miriam Christine Heckman
Mar 3, 2026
Miriam Christine Edwards Heckman
January 1949 – March 2026
Miriam Christine Edwards Heckman passed away in March 2026 at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering love, faith, and charity that will endure in the hearts of all who knew her.
Born in January 1949, Miriam grew up with a deep appreciation for family, friendship, and hard work. Never meeting...
Diane Reddish Blackmon
Feb 26, 2026
Diane Reddish Blackmon was called home on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center.
She was born to the late John Henry Sr. and Blanche Reddish on June 14, 1958, in Aiken, SC, and resided in Augusta, GA, and had two children.
She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Blackmon, Jr.; and her sisters, Teresa Reddish and...
Una Garvin
Feb 25, 2026
Una Garvin, 91, of Martinez, GA, passed away on February 25, 2026 at her home after a brief illness.
Una Garvin was born in Bois Content, St. Catherine, Jamaica to Egnew and Bradford McCalla on December 7, 1934. She received her initial nursing training at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica and continued her studies in England where she became...
John Wilburn Gates
Feb 25, 2026
John Wilburn Gates passed away on February 25, 2026, at the home of his younger sister, Jean Gates Ross and her husband, Dean, in Aiken, South Carolina. This last year under home hospice care allowed them to have much quality time together. His ashes will be interred in Southfork Cemetery near Gurdon, Arkansas, adjacent to his parents and near many...
Mamie Louise Carter Wilson
Feb 19, 2026
Mamie Louise Carter Wilson was born on July 29, 1947 to Mr. James Carter and Mrs. Ocee Carter. She departed life of February 19,2026 at home surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by both parents, her son John Willie Wilson, 3 brothers.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories: McKinney Wilson(Husband) of Augusta, Three daughters Sharon Wilson, Mary Curry,...
David Conwell Welsh, Sr.
Feb 18, 2026
David Conwell Welsh, Sr, age 81, passed away on February 18, 2026 while at home in Aiken, South Carolina with his beloved family surrounding him.
David was born on March 11, 1944, in Darby, Pennsylvania, the son of James Conwell Welsh, Esq. and Suzanne Sagendorph Welsh. He grew up in Ardmore, Pennsylvania with his three siblings. Following high school, he proudly...
Brenda Sue Enfinger
Feb 17, 2026
Brenda Golden Enfinger, 82, took the hand of her loving Jesus on February 17, 2026. She was born in Graceville, Florida on August 16, 1943.
She joined her one and only love of her life, Jack, and her two sons, Rick and Jim, in Heaven.
She was known as “Nannie” to all who knew her. She loved all children with a giving...
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