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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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Wendell Louis Harris

Wendell Louis Harris

Jan 5, 2020

Wendell Louis Harris, 50, entered into rest January 5, 2020. Wendell was born in Chicago, IL., on March 8, 1969 to Eley Archie Lee Harris, Sr. and Bobbie Jackson Harris. He was employeed as a manager at Sears and a Sewer Rat for the City of Chicago.

Ernest James Cloutier, Iii

Ernest James Cloutier, Iii

Jan 3, 2020

Ernest James Cloutier, III, 76, entered into rest January 3, 2020 at Eisenhour Army Medical Center, Ft. Gordon, Georgia, husband of MuSun Mun Cloutier. He was born in Massachusetts, and moved to Augusta in 1980. He was retired U.S. Army and worked at MCG as a Public Safety Officer and a member of Augusta Korean American Methodist Church. A memorial...

Leeanna Marie Windnagle

Leeanna Marie Windnagle

Jan 1, 2020

Leeanna Marie Windnagle lived the last 8 years of her life in the Augusta area, coming from Ohio. She was a people person and had a love/hate relationship with everyone. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Sapp Flahiff. She is survived by her sisters Katie Goetz, Callie Windnagle and Loretta Windnagle, her brothers Jacob Flahiff, Wayne Windnagle,...

Catherine Clark

Catherine Clark

Dec 26, 2019

Catherine Young Clark, 83, entered into rest December 26, 2019 at her residence, wife of the late John W. Clark. She was born in Johnson City, TN on March 15, 1936 to the late Carl W. and Magdalene Johnson Young. She was a retired Real Estate Administrator and Corporate Secretary for Blanchard & Calhoun. A member of Central Church of...

Theresa Maria Currie

Theresa Maria Currie

Dec 24, 2019

Early on the morning of December 24, 2019, Theresa Maria Currie departed her earthly life for a greater reward in heaven with our Lord. She was born in Washington D.C. at Walter Reed Army Medical Center to Francis and Maria Meehan. The Army kept them traveling in her early childhood until they landed in Augusta, Georgia. It was in Augusta...

Oscar Ralph Smallwood

Oscar Ralph Smallwood

Dec 23, 2019

Oscar Ralph Smallwood, 97, entered into rest December 23, 2019. Oscar born on October 12, 1922 in Gibson, Georgia was the son of the late Oscar and Annie Raley Smallwood. He was a retired farmer and Builder, he served in the US Army and a member of Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church in Mitchell, Georgia. Survivors include his sisters, Rebecca...

Mary Frances Atkinson

Mary Frances Atkinson

Dec 19, 2019

Mary Frances Atkinson went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Carlton and Essie Dell Shelton. She was a devoted mother and housewife and loved her family and friends dearly. She enjoyed watching her soaps and working in her yard. Attended the New Covenant Church in Statesboro.A native of Glascock...

Sandra Kaye Perry

Sandra Kaye Perry

Dec 18, 2019

Sandra Kaye Perry, 56, entered into rest December 18, 2019, wife of the late Jimmy David Francum, Jr., Sandra a life long resident of Augusta, worked for Advance Auto Parts as a delivery driver. Survivors include her sons, James Cole Chesani (Elizabeth); Steven Harley Francum; Jimmy Coleman (Melissa); daughter, Jessica Perry; brother, Michael Perry. Six grandchildren, Donavan, Naeveh, Elijah, Jaxon,...

Dearl Royce Newsome

Dearl Royce Newsome

Dec 14, 2019

Dearl Royce Newsome, I, 74, entered into rest December 14, 2019 at his residence, husband of Ella Jean Goodwin Newsome. Dearl was born March 1, 1945 in Glascock County, Georgia to the late Royce Clifford Newsome and Emma Kate Howell Chapman. He worked as Plumber for Richmond County Board of Education and was a Baptist. Additional survivors include his Son,...

Joan Garner

Joan Garner

Dec 13, 2019

Joan Garner 81, entered into rest on Friday December 13, 2019 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday December 18, 2019 in the Poteet Funeral Home-Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta with Chaplain Race Lariscy. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Garner; son Richard Garner and...

David Alan Hobbs

David Alan Hobbs

Dec 10, 2019

David Alan Hobbs, 53, entered into rest December 10, 2019 at University Hospital Augusta, husband of the late Scarlette Smith Hobbs. David was born in Frankfurt, Germany and lived most of his life in Augusta, where he worked as a Professional Painter and a member of Lake Park Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Kyle Hobbs; daughter, Kristen Hobbs; sister,...

Gerald John Ashworth

Gerald John Ashworth

Dec 7, 2019

Gerald Ashworth Evans, Georgia—Gerald John Ashworth, 84, entered into rest December 7, 2019 at his residence, husband of Carol Hart Ashowrth. Gerald was a native of Hazel Park, MI., has lived in the Augusta area since 1990, he still was working at SRS as a consultant, a life member of the Elks Club and a member of the Toast Masters....

Brian Scott Leblanc

Brian Scott Leblanc

Dec 6, 2019

Brian Scott LeBlanc, 47, entered into rest Friday, December 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on April 13, 1972, he attended Evans High School, and was self-employed. Brian loved hunting and fishing. His quick wit and big heart and thoughtful ways were cherished by his many friends. He was the son of Edward Lee “Eddie”...

Joshua James Cothern

Joshua James Cothern

Dec 2, 2019

Joshua J. Cothern, 30, of Augusta, GA died December 2, 2019. Mr. Cothern was born in Oak Harbor, WA to James (Jimbo) and Lisa Dunaway Cothern. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was currently employed at the 782D Military Intelligence Battalion (Cyber), Fort Gordon in Augusta, GA. He is survived by his daughter, Reagan Lane Cothern,...

George H. Sutton

George H. Sutton

Nov 30, 2019

Martinez, GA – Mr. George H. Sutton, age 94, entered into rest on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Mr. Sutton was born in Stapleton, GA.to George H. Sutton Sr. and Jennie Bell Way Sutton.He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict.He was a Master Mason of Lodge #274 in Waynesboro, GA.Prior to his retirement Mr. Sutton was employed with...

Augustine Statham Quinn, Iii

Augustine Statham Quinn, Iii

Nov 22, 2019

Augustine “Sonny” Statham Quinn, III., 74, entered into rest November 22, 2019 at University Hospital Summerville. Husband of Melody Houghton Quinn. Sonny a native of Charleston, SC lived most of his life in the Augusta are where he was a Counselor for Augusta State Medical Prison and a member of Martinez Baptist Church. A veteran of the US Air Force....

Patricia Jane York

Patricia Jane York

Nov 18, 2019

Patricia Jane Nichols York passed away November 18, 2019, wife of the late Robert York and the late Warren Beckert. Celebration of her life will be at Mosaic United Methodist Church 478 Columbia Industrial Blvd., Evans, Georgia 30809 on Saturday, November 23rd. at 11:00 am. She is survived by her son, Norman Beckert; daughter, Catherine King (Joseph); sister, Audrey Gould...

Leroy J. Allen

Leroy J. Allen

Nov 18, 2019

Leroy “Toothpick” Allen, 83, died Monday, November 18, at Brandon Wilde Assisted Living in Evans, Georgia. Born July 31, 1936 to Martha and Job Allen in Brush, Colorado. He spent his teen years in Fort Morgan, CO achieving Eagle Scout and volunteering with the Civil Air Patrol. There he met the love of his life, Beverly, who was working the...

Melvis V. Parrott

Melvis V. Parrott

Nov 16, 2019

Melvis Vivian Parrott 82, is a native of Augusta, Ga since Oct 23, 1937. She entered into rest on Nov 16, 2019. She was a decorated member of the Richmond County School System. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and neighbor. She was preceded in death by her spouse Jack Guy Parrott and friend JB Odum...

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