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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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Ora Doris Granade

Ora Doris Granade

Jul 19, 2020

Mrs. Ora Doris Granade, widow of Hervey S. Granade, Sr., died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 4:15 am at her residence in Wrens, GA. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Mrs. Granade lived in the Augusta area most of her life.She was the daughter of Jesse J. Sammons and Ora Mashburn Sammons. Mrs. Granade was preceded in death by her...

Winifred Roy Bullock

Winifred Roy Bullock

Jul 14, 2020

Winifred Roy Bullock age 65 was born in New York to Dorothy Bullock Burke (Lester) and Elijah Dawes (Juanita). He departed this life, peacefully, in his home in Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday 14 July 2020, with wife Sonya Simmons-Bullock by his side. Winifred was preceded in death by both parents Elijah Dawes (survived by Juanita Georgetown SC) and Dorothy Bullock...

Gay Cox Shaw

Gay Cox Shaw

Jul 11, 2020

Gay Cox Shaw, 78, of Simpsonville SC went home on Saturday July 11, 2020. A long-time resident of Augusta, GA, she was the beloved wife of the late George Curtis Shaw and the daughter of the late Chiles L. and Margaret M. Cox.She worked as a RN and retired from University Hospital. In her free time, she was an avid...

Salwa Azzam

Salwa Azzam

Jul 5, 2020

Salwa Azzam, 1928-2020 Salwa Azzam, aged 92, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children: Dr. Khaldon Alsaadi (Roada), Mazen Alsaadi, Randa Alsaadi, and Ghada Elchoufi (Alarabi); her grandchildren: Boshra Alsaadi, Dr. Rana Liebert (Hugh), Dr. Salwa Alsaadi, Omar Alsaadi, Dr. Deema Elchoufi, Khaled Elchoufi, and Qais Alsaadi; and her...

Beverly J. Sharpsteen

Beverly J. Sharpsteen

Jul 2, 2020

Beverly Sharpsteen, 81, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020 at Augusta University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Beverly was born to Orville and Vira (Franklin) Tracy on April 17, 1939 in Cortland, New York and grew up on their family farm in Sempronius, New York. She is survived by her children; Heidi Halliday, Tracy (Jess) Rieks, Mike (Gail) Sharpsteen. Sister;...

Howard Haskell Fanning

Howard Haskell Fanning

Jun 28, 2020

Howard Haskell Fanning, 84, entered into rest June 28, 2020, husband of Lucy Ann Fanning. Mr. Fanning a native of Charleston, SC lived most of his life in the Augusta area, where he retired from the Graniteville Company, he served in the US Marine Corps. Additional survivors include his sister, Dorothy Malina and several loving nieces and nephews and other...

Theresa Ann Lacross

Theresa Ann Lacross

Jun 28, 2020

Theresa Ann Evenstad Lacross, 67, entered into eternal rest on June 28, 2020. She was born on December 26, 1952 in Northwood, ND. Coming from Ft. Leavenworth, KS she lived the last of her years in the Augusta, GA area. She was an avid hunter and also loved fishing. She was also an active member of American Legion Post No....

Matthew N. Davis

Matthew N. Davis

Jun 27, 2020

Retired SFC/Matthew N. Davis, 62, entered into rest June 27, 2020 at his residence, husband of Angela Thomas Davis. He was born in Lewiston, ME on May 21, 1958, and was a retired SFC in the US Army, he was a Security Officer for Allied Universal, and a Corrections Officer for 12 years for the State of Georgia. He was...

Mary W. Ownbey

Mary W. Ownbey

Jun 27, 2020

The gates of heaven opened up to receive our dear mother MaryWhite Ownbey (94) on June 27, 2020 after suffering a stroke at home. She was born August 21, 1925 in Coffeeville, Alabama to Frank Earl White, Sr. and Helen Carnathan White. She was the seventh of eight children. Maryloved the Lord Jesus Christ and lived her life with faith,...

William Hugh Sherrill

William Hugh Sherrill

Jun 25, 2020

William Hugh Sherrill, (Bill) 80, entered into rest June 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Bill was a truckdriver for most of his life. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rose Sherrill, three sons, Kenneth Sherrill, William Dale Sherrill, both of Augusta and Samuel Sherrill (Donna) of Grovetown. One daughter, Barbara Sherrill Bateman and one...

Clemencia Faulkner

Clemencia Faulkner

Jun 23, 2020

Clemencia F. Falkner, 61, entered into rest June 23, 2020, wife of the late Charles Brent Faulkner. She was born in Lima, Peru., lived in Martinez for over 40 years, she was a Self-Employed Dog Breeder, and an avid dog lover (Yorkie’s) and Cooking. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She is survived by her brothers Andres...

Edward Hugh Phillips

Edward Hugh Phillips

Jun 23, 2020

Edward Hugh Phillips, 23, 2020 entered into rest at his residence. Born in Louisville, Georgia and was a commercial truck driver for Pepperidge Farms, and a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his son, John E. Phillips, mother, Margaret Hartley and three sisters, Linda Murphy, Sue Padgett, Brenda Ash and five grandchildren, Farrah, Bobbie Canuette, Carley, Kaylin and Baylis...

William Eugene Wiggins

William Eugene Wiggins

Jun 21, 2020

William Eugene Wiggins, 39, entered into rest June 21, 2020 at University Hospital. William was born in Lithia Springs, Georgia, and lived most of his life in Appling and Warrenton area, he was construction worker and a member of First Baptist Church of Warrenton. He is survived by his son Tyson Cage Wiggins, sisters Crystal Holley, Teresa Wiggins, brother Shannon...

Thomas Bernard Harrison, Jr.

Thomas Bernard Harrison, Jr.

Jun 20, 2020

Thomas Bernard Harrison, Jr., age 69, entered into rest after an extended illness, at his home on June 20, 2020. He was the son of the late Thomas Bernard Harrison, Sr. and Flossie Rice Harrison. He was also predeceased by a sister, Joan Harrison Dillard. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy Harrison Watson and Stanmore T. “Skip”...

Gary Andrew Atkinson

Gary Andrew Atkinson

Jun 19, 2020

Gary Andrew Atkinson, 73, entered into rest June 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born on September 6, 1946 in Waynesboro, Georgia, and lived most of his life in Martinez. He worked in Shipping and Receiving at Augusta Services where he retired. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 12:30 pm at Burke Memorial Gardens...

Verwill William (Bill) Finlay

Verwill William (Bill) Finlay

Jun 17, 2020

Verwill William (Bill) Finlay, 91, entered into rest June 17, 2020 at Lake Crossing Nursing Care Home. He was a native of Bolton, MA and has lived in the area for the past 20 years, he was a veteran of the US Army and Projectionist for Loews Cineplex Survivor includes his sister Etta Hemingway of Martinez, Ga., nieces and nephews...

Shirley Anderson

Shirley Anderson

Jun 16, 2020

Shirley Mansell Anderson, 70, entered into rest at her residence on June 16, 2020, loving wife of Charles Irving Anderson. Shirley was born in Plant City, Florida. She was a Herbalist. Additional survivors include her son Kyle Axtell (Angela); daughter Sarah Anderson; sister Susan Benitoa; two grandchildren Darrell Hood and Ralyn Axtell and was a grand mother for other children...

James Edward Wiley

James Edward Wiley

Jun 14, 2020

James Edward Wiley, 60, entered into rest Sunday, June 14, 2020. James a native of Des Moines, Iowa, lived in North Augusta for the past 20 years, he was a Grocery Manager and of the Catholic Faith. He is survived by his mother Mary Fink Harvey; sister Jane Wiley (Tammy Maisenhelder); step son J.R. Grahl; step daughters Jennifer Ferguson (Anthony);...

Lois Marie Morris

Lois Marie Morris

Jun 13, 2020

With profound sadness and a heavy heart we announce the passing of Lois Marie Morris. She passed away at the age of 89 from heart failure at her residence in Evans, GA on June 12th. Lois was predeceased by her husband, Adrian (Sonny) and her daughter, Adrienne. She leaves behind four daughters, Deb, Pam, Peg and Lisa, ten grandchildren, and...

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