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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Kenneth Harvey Sumner

Kenneth Harvey Sumner

Dec 3, 2022

Kenneth Harvey Sumner, 73, entered into rest at his residence on December 3, 2022. Kenneth was born on October 17, 1949, in Long Beach, California to the late Robert Hugh and Charline Marie Sumner. Lived most of his life in Augusta area. He was a Self-Employed Insurance Agent and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and a Baptist. Survivors include...

Jerry R. Grindle Sr.

Jerry R. Grindle Sr.

Nov 30, 2022

Jerry Grindle Sr. entered into rest November 30,2022 at Piedmont Augusta Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Jimmie Grindle. Jerry leaves behind a son Jerry Grindle Jr. and daughter Tammy Mock. Two brothers Marvin and Alvin Grindle, 6 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday December 7,2022 at 1:00 p.m. Westover Cemetery...

Susan Kay Fancher

Susan Kay Fancher

Nov 25, 2022

Susan Kay Fancher, 61 passed away Friday, November 25, 2022. Susan was born September 13, 1961, in Claycomo, Missouri. She attended University of Missouri at Kansas City, where she graduated with a Master of Pharmacy. She was a pharmacist for 30+ years, with the majority spent at Wayne Memorial Hospital and Harveys in Jesup and a few others throughout Georgia....

Rachel Caraway Widener

Rachel Caraway Widener

Nov 23, 2022

Rachel Caraway Widener, 79, passed away on November 23, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a native of Jefferson County, though she made her home in Augusta for the past sixty years. Rachel was a lifelong homemaker, dedicated mother and Meme. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and engaging conversations. Everyone who...

Naomi Ruth Miller

Naomi Ruth Miller

Nov 22, 2022

Naomi Ruth Miller, 46, entered into rest November 22, 2022, at Augusta University Medical Center, daughter of the Late Carl W. Miller. She is survived by her son, mother Marlene Barkus Miller and brother, other family members and friends. Graveside service will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 11:00 am at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Sylvia Evans Mcfall Ingram

Sylvia Evans Mcfall Ingram

Nov 18, 2022

Sylvia Evans McFall Ingram, Appling Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, 11-18-2022. Born in Cedartown April 12, 1930, she was the daughter of the late James Frank Evans and Mae Bright Evans McAdams. Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, the Reverend James Buford McAdams; Brother Jackie Franklin Evans (Mildred Burnham); first husband James Edward...

Jewel Beard

Jewel Beard

Nov 16, 2022

JEWEL BEARD, 77, OF AIKEN SC PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022 TO BE WITH OUR LORD AND HER HEAVENLY FAMILY. SHE IS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE WILLIE MILES BEARD AND BETSY GORDON BEARD. JEWEL IS SURVIVED BY 4 SONS, GLENN GRIFFIN (TERESA), MIKE GRIFFIN, KEVIN ZORN (REBECCA), AND PHILLIP BEARD (NAOMI), SISTER NANCY CRUMPTON (ROBERT), 12 GRANDCHILDREN AND...

Louis W. House, Sr.

Louis W. House, Sr.

Nov 13, 2022

Maj. Louis W. House Sr. November 15, 2022 Maj. Louis W. House Sr., age 84, was called home by God on November 13, 2022. Louis was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 15, 1938, to the late Louis Benjamin House and Pearl House. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and...

Patsy Odom

Patsy Odom

Nov 12, 2022

A celebration of life will be held at the Hephzibah Cemetery on February 2, 2023, her birthday. A graveside gathering at her sons resting place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Whispering Pines Baptist Church in Hephzibah, in memory of Patsy.

Michael Alonzo Maxie

Michael Alonzo Maxie

Nov 2, 2022

Maxie, Michael Alonzo, 9/27/1986 – 11/2/2022 Augusta, GA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was 36 years old. Michael was born September 27, 1986, in Ft. Campbell, KY to Bennie and Ann (Nieman) Maxie. He was rambunctious and outgoing and had a huge heart. He will be missed by all who...

Thomas Wells Fulmer

Thomas Wells Fulmer

Oct 30, 2022

Augusta, Georgia – Thomas Wells Fulmer, 63, entered into rest October 30, 2022, at his residence. Thomas was born in Aiken County, SC on March 13, 1959, to the late Cambern and Frances Drawdy Fulmer. He worked as a painter in Augusta, GA and surrounding communities. Survivors include his daughter, Heather Mercado (Rafael); brother Tracy A. Fulmer; sister Magdelene F....

Dana Wilson Cadiere

Dana Wilson Cadiere

Oct 30, 2022

Dana Wilson Cadiere, 48, passed away October 30, 2022.

Dana was a loving and caring person with an infectious smile and a heart of gold. She was loved dearly by the kids at Grace Methodist CDC where she worked as a preschool teacher.

Survivors include two children. Hunter Cadiere and Cori Cadiere. Her parents Diane...

James D. Smith

James D. Smith

Oct 28, 2022

James D. Smith, 77, entered into rest October 28, 2022, at Piedmont Augusta Hospital, husband of Gwendolyn F. Smith. Mr. Smith was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, Additional survivors include his children, Judith D. Wall, David Y. Smith; Michael R. Smith; and James A. Smith; Four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A Celebration of his life will be held...

Roberta Lee Morey

Roberta Lee Morey

Oct 22, 2022

Roberta Lee Morey, 58 passed away October 22, 2022. Roberta was born October 23, 1963 in Auburn, New York to the late Joe and Grace Ripley. On November 16, 1985, she married her dear Maurice in Chittenango, New York. Roberta worked for 30 years at Belair West Animal Clinic. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, she devoted 30 years in the...

Dr. Joseph E. Mccarthy

Dr. Joseph E. Mccarthy

Oct 21, 2022

Dr. Joseph E. McCarthy, 82, of Augusta, GA passed away peacefully on October 21, 2022. Joseph was born in Massachusetts but once settled in Maine, called that wonderful state home. He graduated from Biddeford High School, acquired his Bachelor’s from what was St. Francis College (Now the University of New England) and moved on to Oregon State University where he...

Rebecca Barnes Porter

Rebecca Barnes Porter

Oct 20, 2022

Rebecca Barnes Porter, 66, entered into rest at her residence on October 20, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Rebecca was born August 19, 1956 in Augusta, Georgia to the late Lewis & Irene Irick Barnes.

She was a traveling nurse and a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Survivors include her son...

Elizabeth C. Smith

Elizabeth C. Smith

Oct 19, 2022

Elizabeth C. Smith, 92, entered into rest October 19, 2022, at Camellia Walk in Evans, Georgia, wife of the late James Lamar Smith. Elizabeth a native of Laurens County Georgia made her home here in Augusta, Georgia where she was a retired School Crossing Guard for Richmond County Georgia and member of Sherwood Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters Julie...

Barry Grady Purcell

Barry Grady Purcell

Oct 16, 2022

Barry Grady Purcell passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was 58 years old. Barry was born in Duluth, Georgia on July 24, 1964, to the late Edwin Grady Purcell and Faye Harrison Beatty. He is also preceded in death by his brother Johnny Purcell and his sister Trina Conn. Barry is survived by his son Alex Purcell and...

Valerie Vivian Miles

Valerie Vivian Miles

Oct 15, 2022

Valerie Vivian Miles, 55, entered into rest Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her residence, wife of Richard Jackson Miles, Jr.

Valerie born April 26, 1967, in Lakeland, Florida to the late Robert S. and Janet Waters Vivian.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Bellevue Memorial Gardens at 11:00 am with...

James Leonard May, Sr.

James Leonard May, Sr.

Oct 10, 2022

James Leonard May, Sr., 71, entered into rest October 10, 2022 at his residence, husband of the late Vickie Van Buren May. Born July 16, 1951 in Augusta, Georgia to the late Allen & Hazel Strain May, he worked for the City of Augusta Fire Department and he was a Painter. Survivors include his sons, James L. May, Jr., (Judy);...

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