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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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Debra Elaine Stearns

Debra Elaine Stearns

Oct 12, 2020

Debra Elaine Sterns, 65, entered into rest on October 12th, 2020. Wife of Curtis Stearns for the past 17 years. She was born on December 9th, 1954, to the late Andrew Polite, and the late Betty Purcell. She was a Registered Nurse at University Hospital. Additional survivors include, sons Christopher Edwards, Jeremy Stearns, and Jonathan Stearns, a daughter, Lori Stackpole,...

Howard (Woody) Delt Woodring

Howard (Woody) Delt Woodring

Oct 11, 2020

Howard Delt Woodring, 85, passed away on October 11th, 2020. He retired from the United States Air force in 1972. He was predeceased by his sons, Howard Woodring Jr., Nicholus Anthony Woodring, Grandson, Gabrial Sermons, brother, Gerald Hipple, and sister, Joan Pennell. Howard was a power lifter for 13 years, retiring from lifting at the age of 65. He won...

Darvin "Papa Byrd" Byrd

Darvin "Papa Byrd" Byrd

Oct 9, 2020

Darvin “Papa” Byrd Darvin B. Byrd (known for years as Papa Byrd) Born June 7, 1922 Went to be with Jesus October 9, 2020 From Wrightsville, Georgia and Augusta, Georgia Served in the U.S. Army in World War II in the South Pacific, Philippines, and New Guinea. Wife Ethel Mosley Byrd Preceded in death 1972 Son Eugene Brooks Preceded in...

Steven Michael Josey, Jr.

Steven Michael Josey, Jr.

Oct 9, 2020

Steven Michael Josey, Jr., 53, entered into rest October 9, 2020. Steven was born November 3, 1966 in Augusta, Georgia. He was a self-employed construction worker. A memorial service to be held at a later date. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Jean Lawrence Smith; father, Steven Michael Josey, Sr.; fiancé, Tammy Paquette Josey; son, Joshua C. Josey; daughters, Farren V....

Donald James Inglett

Donald James Inglett

Oct 5, 2020

Donald James Inglett, 58, entered into rest October 5th, 2020. Donald was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He was a self-employed drywall installer. Survivors include his daughters Melyssa, Morgan, and Rachel Inglett, brother, Ronald Inglett (Barbara), sister, Connie Acord (Dallas), grandchildren Liam, Laney, and Mazikeen, and a four legged son, Chopper, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...

Richard D. Schadle

Richard D. Schadle

Oct 3, 2020

Richard D. Schadle, 75, Entered into rest October 3rd, 2020, following a motorcycle accident, husband of the late Sigrid Schausten Schadle. Richard was a native of Bakersfield California, he moved to Augusta in 1977. He retired from the United States Army as a SFC. and was a Baptist. Survivors include sons Richard William and Michael Shausten (Bridget), daughter Sharon Ouzts...

James Reese Brewer, Jr.

James Reese Brewer, Jr.

Oct 1, 2020

James Reese Brewer Jr., Born July 22nd, 1925. Died October 1st, 2020. He was married to Wilma L. Brewer for 70 years. Jim was a talented, humorous man. He was in Vaudville at the age of 12, singing, dancing, and playing music. At 17 he joined the United Stated Navy and served in the Pacific. While on Guam, he picked...

Luer Henry Hildebrandt

Luer Henry Hildebrandt

Sep 30, 2020

Luer Henry Hildebrandt, 67, entered into rest September 30, 2020. Husband of Carol Hood Hildebrandt. Born April 19,1953, in Augusta, Georgia to the late Marian Anderson and Louis Henry Hildebrandt. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Graduated from ARC in 1971, graduated from Augusta College in 1978 with BA in History, returned to College graduating with a...

Alicia Karol Burdette

Alicia Karol Burdette

Sep 28, 2020

Alicia Karol Burdette, 48, entered into rest September 28, 2020 at her residence, wife of Philip Burdette. Alicia was born in Orange, Texas on November 12, 1971 and lived the Augusta area for the past 13 years, she was a member of Revivify Church. Additional survivors include her daughters, McKinsey Burdette; Karoline Burdette; son, Gentry Burdette; father, Dale Kelley; brother,...

Emmett Arnold Faulk

Emmett Arnold Faulk

Sep 26, 2020

Emmett Arnold Faulk COL Ret. U.S. Army Evans, Ga. - Emmet Arnold Faulk, age 89, husband of Betty Lou Faulk, entered into rest on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Warren Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. David McKinley officiating. Mr. Faulk graduated with a degree in economics from Presbyterian...

Dr. Warren Lee Cook

Dr. Warren Lee Cook

Sep 26, 2020

Dr. Warren Lee Cook, 87, died peacefully Saturday, September 26, 2020 with family by his side. Dr. Cook was born October 17, 1932 in Holland, MI., where he was raised, after graduating high school, he joined the US Air Force and was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone during the Korean War where he met the love of his life...

John Denney Yates

John Denney Yates

Sep 24, 2020

Hephzibah, GA – John “Denney” Yates, 39, entered into rest on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Dwight D. Eisenhower Hospital in Augusta, GA. Denney was born in Columbus, GA and resided in Hephzibah, GA. Denney was a plumber and employed at Coleman Construction, Inc. Denney was a friend to everybody and the biggest Alabama football fan in the world. Denney...

Gilbert "Tommy" Cobb

Gilbert "Tommy" Cobb

Sep 19, 2020

Gilbert “Tommy” Cobb, 65, entered into rest September 19, 2020 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia. Tommy a native of Staten Island, NY, lived most of his life in Augusta where he was a Painter and he was Catholic., he served in the US Navy. Survivors include his mother, Marianne Deitz Cobb; partner, Mary Hulett; daughter, Marianne...

Sidney "Sid" K. Slown, Sr.

Sidney "Sid" K. Slown, Sr.

Sep 17, 2020

Sidney (Sid) K. Slown, 61, of Martinez, Ga entered into rest surrounded by his family and loved ones on September 17, 2020. Mr. Slown’s greatest joy was his son, grandchildren, family and those he loved as family. He was an avid mountain biker and worked in the construction industry for 33 yrs. Mr. Slown is predeceased by his father, Neil...

Edith Oneata Young

Edith Oneata Young

Sep 14, 2020

Edith Oneata Young, 72, entered into rest at Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, Ga., wife of Ernes Young. Edith a native of Bridgetown, Barbados, was a nursing assistant at Brookdale Hospital in New York. Funeral service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 11:00 am at St. Augustine Coptic Orthodox Church in Martinez. Burial will follow in Westover...

Cody Michael White

Cody Michael White

Sep 13, 2020

Cody Michael White, 24, entered into rest September 13, 2020 at his residence. He has lived most of his life in Augusta, Ga., born February 20, 1996 in Waycross, Georgia. Survivors include his mother and step father, Cristy Jeffers White and Rich Mutispaugh; maternal grandmother, Joyce Harvey; brothers, Jeffrey White, Dylan Mutispaugh and Nicholas Mutispaugh; sister, Taylor White; several aunts,...

Dennis Paul Bell

Dennis Paul Bell

Sep 13, 2020

Dennis Paul Bell entered into rest at his residence on September 13th, 2020. Mr. Bell was the beloved son of the late Marie (Pizzino) Bell and Paul Bell. He was the brother of Dean Bell. Dennis was the cherished Father of Kristine Marie Bell and devoted Grandfather of Nicholas Joseph Mazzola. Dennis was the loving and cherished Husband of Diane...

Robert Michael Lass

Robert Michael Lass

Sep 11, 2020

Robert Michael Lass, 58, entered into rest September 11, 2020 at his daughters residence in Appling, Georgia. Bobby is survived by his loving mother, Judith Tant Koontz; his only child/daughter Greyson Lass Hatfield (Cameron), granddaughter, Blakely Rae Hatfield, brothers William B. Lass, Gregory L. Lass, David Lass (Kelly). He is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Byron Lass, brother...

William Bryant Atkinson, Jr.

William Bryant Atkinson, Jr.

Sep 11, 2020

William Bryant Atkinson, Jr., 69, entered into rest September 11, 2020, husband of Ligia M. Atkinson. He was born in Thomasville, Georgia to the late William & Margaret Cook Atkinson on March 22, 1951. He was a RN at Select Specialty Hospital. Additional survivors include his sons, William Bryant “Bo” Atkinson, III.; Robert Atkinson; daughters, Dina Atkinson Oliveto (Landon); Taylor...

June Lydia Perkins

June Lydia Perkins

Sep 11, 2020

On September 11, 2020 June Richardson Perkins of Martinez, GA passed away at 64 years of age. She will be remembered by her husband of 34 years, Bruce F. Perkins, children: Holley Lydia Waters (Kevin), Ryan Michael Mason, Sara Wall (John) and Laura Faircloth; grandchildren Presley Waters, Ryan Mason Jr, Dylan Newman, Gabriel Jones, Gracie Faircloth, her loving mother Lydia...

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