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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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James Furman Ford "Bubba"

James Furman Ford "Bubba"

Nov 14, 2019

James Furman Ford “Bubba” departed this world for heaven on November 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia at the age of 89. Bubba was born on May 6, 1930 in Augusta to Benjamin and Flora Ford. He married Ann Bowen Ford on May 12, 1950. Bubba is survived by his wife; his daughter and son-in-law, Teri and Mort Adkins; his son...

Candace Maria Pilson

Candace Maria Pilson

Nov 13, 2019

Candace Maria Pilson,32, entered into rest November 13, 2019 at Doctors Hospital, Augusta, Georgia. Candace is a native of Augusta where she was a homemaker, she was Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her children, Payton, Cadence, Hailyn, Allison, Natalie and Mindy; Parents, Theresa and Jeff Carter; David Pilson; maternal grandparents, Carl and Judy Duvall; paternal grandmother, Doris Pilson and...

Carol Lynn Null

Carol Lynn Null

Nov 11, 2019

Carol Lynn Rankin Null, 74, died Monday, November 11, 2019 at her home in Evans, GA surrounded by family and friends. Carol was born in Elmira, NY in 1945. She moved to North Carolina after her marriage to Tom in 1963. After 18 years of moving throughout the Southeast, she and her family settled in Augusta in 1981. They moved...

Stewart Fhinizy Garrett, Jr.

Stewart Fhinizy Garrett, Jr.

Nov 10, 2019

Stewart Phinizy Garrett, Jr, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on November 10, 2019. His funeral service will be held Friday, November 15, 2019 in the chapel at Warren Baptist Church, 3203 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907 at 10 am. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the chapel at...

Charles Prescott

Charles Prescott

Nov 9, 2019

Charles William "Fred" Prescott Hephzibah, Georgia— Mr. Charles William "Fred" Prescott, 39, entered into rest on November 9, 2019. Mr. Prescott was a lifetime resident of Hephzibah, Georgia. He was a plumber by trade. Mr. Prescott is survived by his mother, Robin Prescott and his father, William "Bill" Prescott; his sister, Crystal Midlo (Marc); his brother, Jonathan Prescott; dearest to...

James Jackson Self, Sr.

James Jackson Self, Sr.

Nov 8, 2019

James Jackson Self, Sr., 70, entered into rest November 8, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. He was born in Columbia, SC., and lived most of his life in Hephzibah, Georgia, he was a member of Berean Baptist Church and West Augusta Baptist Church, and a Master Brick Mason. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Harlem Memorial...

Teresa A. Belton

Teresa A. Belton

Nov 3, 2019

The relatives and friends of Ms. Teresa A. Belton, those of her daughter Daetra T. Belton; her parents, Robbie Ann Belton, the late David Belton; those of her three brothers; James Wilson of Nashua, NH; Jonathan Belton of Lawrence, MA; David Smith of Manchester, NH; those of her sister; Angie of Virginia; those of her grandmother; Carrie Wilson of Augusta,...

Margaret Garvin

Margaret Garvin

Nov 1, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Thompson Garvin, 82, entered into rest on Friday, November 1, 2019.. Mrs. Garvin was born and raised in Port Arthur, TX. She was born in 1937 to the late Roy and Wilma Hunter Thompson. She married Theron Levi (Tim) Garvin of Wagener, SC in 1971. Both of them met on a Hawaiian trip in which Tim was the...

Jeffrey Gordon Daniel

Jeffrey Gordon Daniel

Oct 31, 2019

Jeffrey Gordon Daniel (age 49) passed away 31 October 2019 at his home. Mr. Daniel was born in Augusta, GA. He was a treasured family member and a friend to many. He was a patriot who loved cooking, the ocean, Jeeps, auto racing and all things Dale Earnhardt. He was preceded in death by: his father David Gordon Daniel, brother...

James Francis Mcwatty, Jr.

James Francis Mcwatty, Jr.

Oct 31, 2019

James Francis McWatty, Jr., 76., entered into rest October 31, 2019 at his residence, husband of Wanda McWatty. James a native of Stapleton Crossroads in Georgia was a 50-year member and worked for Local 150 Plumbers and Steamfitters, member of Christway Christian Church. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Christway Christian Church at4:30 pm...

Larry Jerome Mcleroy

Larry Jerome Mcleroy

Oct 29, 2019

Larry Jerome McLeroy, 75, beloved husband of Sheryl Burroughs McLeroy, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at his residence after a brief battle with Multiple Myeloma. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Poteet Funeral Home-Chapel at 3465 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta with Chaplain Dexter Lambert officiating. Interment will follow in...

Charles "Bubba" Bragg

Charles "Bubba" Bragg

Oct 27, 2019

Charles “Bubba” Cecil Bragg, Jr., 47, entered into rest October 27, 2019, son of the late Charles C. Bragg, Sr. Bubba a native of Augusta was born September 10, 1972. He is survived by his mother Becky James Bragg (Ronnie Faircloth, Sr.) and preceded in death by his father and two sisters Rosie Bragg Eskew; Tracie Bragg Carmack. A memorial...

Teresa Lynn Haag

Teresa Lynn Haag

Oct 26, 2019

Teresa Lynn Haag, 55, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 26th, 2019 at 3:16 AM surrounded by her family and friends. She spent her entire life serving God faithfully. Teresa is survived by her husband Robert Haag, her children, Robert (his wife Amy), Sara, Michael, and Elizabeth Haag; her grandchildren: David, Tatum, Emma, Hailey, Mia, and...

Richard Marx

Richard Marx

Oct 26, 2019

Mr. Richard L. Marx, of Hephzibah, joined his beloved wife in rest on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the age of 91. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, with the funeral service immediately following in the funeral home chapel. Committal will...

Ret/Sfc Tanya Coleman

Ret/Sfc Tanya Coleman

Oct 22, 2019

Retired SFC Tanya Coleman, 56, entered into rest October 22, 2019 at her residence, wife of Edward Coleman. Tanya a native of Philadelphia, PA on April 7, 1963 to David and Margaret Robinson Lemon. She was a loving wife, mother and retired SFC in the US Army. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Bellevue...

Arthur Raymond Ash

Arthur Raymond Ash

Oct 20, 2019

Hephzibah, GA – Arthur Raymond Ash, 61, entered into rest on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Memorial services will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 1:00 PM at Born Again Believers Church with Pastor Michael Huff officiating. Arthur was born in Augusta, GA and a graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School. He was a carpet installer for Dalton Direct...

Jack W. Luke

Jack W. Luke

Oct 19, 2019

Jack W. Luke, 69, entered into rest October 19, 2019. Jack a native of Augusta, Georgia was a Master Carpenter and a Baptist. He was a Veteran of the US Marines. Survivors include his brother Alton E. Luke, Jr. (Patricia); and is preceded in death by his parents Alton E. Luke, Sr., and Myrtis DeLoach Luke and son Toby Luke....

Barbara Ansley

Barbara Ansley

Oct 18, 2019

Barbara Jean Ansley, 81, of North Augusta, SC, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 18, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.She was born to the late Joseph Buster Brown and Mary Magdalene Murphy, April 12, 1938 in Augusta, GA. Barbara graduated from The Academy of Richmond County in 1957 and received her Nursing Degree...

Dorsey Batchelor, Jr.

Dorsey Batchelor, Jr.

Oct 15, 2019

Hugh “Dorsey” Batchelor, Jr.,59, entered into rest October 15, 2019, husband of Tammy Batchelor. Hugh was born in McRae, Georgia and has lived in Modoc, SC for the past 30 years, he was a Baptist and was employed by Country Way Construction Company,and a previous member of Modoc Fire Department, He liked the outdoors and loved fishing, Loved Nascar and...

Freda M. Fuller

Freda M. Fuller

Oct 12, 2019

Mrs. Freda Fuller of Augusta, passed away Saturday October 12, 2019. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Poteet Funeral Home 3465 Peach Orchard Rd. Graveside services will be held on Thursday October 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm in Westover Memorial Park, 2601 Wheeler Road. Freda Fuller was born in Estill, Kentucky,...

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