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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Mattie Bell Smith

Mattie Bell Smith

Jun 10, 2022

Mattie Bell Smith, 93, entered into rest Friday, June 10, 2022, at her residence. Mattie was born April 15, 1929, in Goldsboro, North Carolina to the late Luby and Minnie Smith. She was a Seamstress for South Brooklyn Casket Company in New York. She is survived by her son, Artie Cadlett of Augusta. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday,...

William "Bubba" Thomas Overstreet, Jr.

William "Bubba" Thomas Overstreet, Jr.

Jun 9, 2022

William "Bubba" Thomas Overstreet, Jr. Entered into rest on Thursday June 9, 2022.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Wednesday June 29, 2022, at Stevens Creek Church, Grovetown Campus, 5055 High Meadows Rd. Grovetown, GA.

Survived by , Sons Charles Steven James, Thomas Craig Overstreet; Grandsons Asher Drake James, Bellamy Blake James; Father...

Frank Oliver Beard

Frank Oliver Beard

Jun 3, 2022

Frank Oliver Beard was born on August 20, 1945 to the late Lucille Dawkins and Adam Flono in Augusta, GA. He entered into rest on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, GA. He was baptized at an early age and attended Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church and always trusted in the Lord. He was always a hardworking...

Stella L. Martin

Stella L. Martin

Jun 3, 2022

Mrs. Stella L. Martin, Augusta, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 3, 2022, wife of the late Mr. James Robert Martin of 68 years. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Pineview Baptist Church with Reverend John C. Kilpatrick officiating. Visitation for friends will be at 9:30 a.m....

Sun Ja Hovatter

Sun Ja Hovatter

Jun 2, 2022

Sun Ja Hovatter, 82, passed away on June 2, 2022 following an extended illness. She was born in Hwanghai-do, Korea to the late Yung Choon Lee and Im Son Choi. Augusta has been her home for the last 50 years. She was loved by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack Rodger Hovatter. She...

Kathleen Garrard

Kathleen Garrard

May 30, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the Powers and Garrard families would like to announce the passing of our beloved Kathleen Powers Garrard of Augusta, GA on May 30, 2022. Kathy was born to Fritz and Marilyn Gieseking on October 10, 1953. She was born in Charleston, SC with her childhood family home being in Beech Island, SC. Much...

Douglas L. Vandenhuerk

Douglas L. Vandenhuerk

May 23, 2022

MSG Douglas L. Vandenhuerk, 70, entered into rest on May 23, 2022. Doug was born in Detroit, MI and served with distinction in the United States Army. He operated in communications through posts in Ethiopia, Turkey, Iran, Alaska, Ft. Gordon and the Netherlands before retiring after more than 20 years in the service. During his time at Ft. Gordon, he...

Karl R. Summers

Karl R. Summers

May 21, 2022

Karl R. Summers April 13, 1947 – May 21, 2022 Karl R. Summers, entered into rest on May 21, 2022, at his residence after an extended illness, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Pfaffenhofen a.d. Ilm in Germany to the late Bradley and Olga (Gorlich) Summers. Karl was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving in the US Army...

James Alexander White, Jr.

James Alexander White, Jr.

May 20, 2022

Retired SSG James Alexander White, Jr., 75, entered into rest May 20, 2022 at the VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, husband of Rumina “Teresia” White. James was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 11, 1947. Born to the late James & Frances White (nee) Colista. He has lived in the Augusta area since 1983, he was a member of...

Herman Stapleton

Herman Stapleton

May 17, 2022

Herman Stapleton also known as “Pid”, 78, of Jackson, SC went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday May 17, 2022. Born in West Green, GA to Kenneth and Lizzie Lott December 18, 1943. Herman served in the United States Navy, Navy reserves, and retired from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. He is survived by his wife of 57 years,...

Tommy Howard Archer Sr.

Tommy Howard Archer Sr.

May 14, 2022

Tommy H. Archer Sr. was born on October 6th, 1949 and passed May 14th, 2022. Tommy was a loving brother, father, papa, and friend. He enjoyed watching Nascar, and western movies. He loved traveling and retired from driving tractor trailers in early 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, James Floyd Archer and Yvonne Rosa Silvey and his three sisters,...

Luna Baker

Luna Baker

May 3, 2022

Luna Baker, 100, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2022, following an extended illness. She was born in Deatsville, AL to the late G. Harrison Strength and Sara Addie Strength and made her home in Augusta when she married in 1945. She was loved by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Emmett...

Helen Rita Marin-Procker

Helen Rita Marin-Procker

Apr 29, 2022

Helen Rita Marin-Procker

Feb. 1, 1944 – Apr. 29, 2022

Mrs. Helen Rita “Holly” Marin-Procker of Harlem GA, and formally of Pinckney MI, passed away unexpectedly after complications following a medical procedure.  She entered into eternal rest at the age of 78, listening to her...

Billy Gene Saunders

Billy Gene Saunders

Apr 20, 2022

Retired SFC-Billy Gene Saunders, 81, entered into rest April 20, 2022, in Augusta, Georgia. Husband of the late Mary Patton Saunders. Billy born February 20, 1941, to the late Willie and Sarah Floyd. Billy a native of Hawesville, KY, he was a retired SFC In the US Army, he was a Baptist. Survivors include his son, Michael Saunders; daughters, Sara...

Charles (Chuck) Reinert

Charles (Chuck) Reinert

Apr 17, 2022

Charles (Chuck) Reinert left this earth to be with our Lord and Savior on April 17, 2022. He was born on April 11, 1957, in Shirley Ma. Chuck lived with his family in Ohio until he was 12 then moved to Augusta Ga. He graduated from Butler High School in 1976. During his senior year of high school, he...

Deborah Darlene Scavone

Deborah Darlene Scavone

Apr 15, 2022

Mrs. Deborah “Darlene” Scavone, 56, beloved wife of Mr. Christopher Frank Scavone, Sr. entered peacefully into rest in the comfort of her home in Appling, Georgia on Friday morning, April 15, 2022, at 6:12 AM.

Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held at Apostolic Cathedral of Praise at 2:00 PM Tuesday afternoon, April 19, 2022,...

Herbert Edward Walker, Sr.

Herbert Edward Walker, Sr.

Apr 12, 2022

Herbert Edward Walker, Jr., 65, entered into rest April 12, 2022. Born in Augusta, Georgia on May 31, 1956, to Herbert and Marian Carter Walker. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include two daughters, Cathy Walker; Jennifer Jones (Wesley); former wife, Donna Walker and stepson, Jason Suggs; three grandsons. McNeill Funeral Home & Central Savannah...

Malcolm Parkin

Malcolm Parkin

Apr 2, 2022

Malcolm Parkin Born on June 18, 1941, in Leeds Yorkshire United Kingdom passed away on April 2, 2022, at his residence in North Augusta, SC. He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Raiford Parkin. Malcolm was born to Frank and Phoebe Parkin, Leeds England Survived by Daughter, Susan Beadle husband Roy Phebs, Harrogate, England Son, Stephen Parkin, Yorkshire England...

Douglas Earl Hutto

Douglas Earl Hutto

Apr 2, 2022

Douglas Earl Hutto, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Doug was born on December 12, 1961, in Augusta, Georgia. He was the son of the late Earl Hutto and Betty Frady Stanley. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Wayne Hutto.

Doug will be sorely missed by his many family...

Donald Eugene Van Dunk

Donald Eugene Van Dunk

Apr 1, 2022

Donald Eugene Van Dunk beloved father, brother, and son born June 21, 1936, went home to be with our Lord and savior on April 1st, 2022. He left behind several children and grandchildren spread across the world who loved and adored him.

Donald enjoyed gardening, photography and traveling. He was a career serviceman who served two tours...

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