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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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Ruth Louise Brite
Sep 5, 2019
Ruth Louise Brite entered into rest at the Ostolaza Residence on September 5, 2019 at the age of 97. Louise Brite was born in Greely, CO on June 17, 1922. She married the love of her life, Harold Brite, on May 16, 1939. Throughout their life together, they were employed by AL-Marah Arabian Horse Farms and this led the on...
Harriett Elizabeth Webb
Sep 3, 2019
Harriett Elizabeth Turner Webb, 95, entered into rest September 3, 2019, wife of the late Clyde J. Webb. She was born in Macon, Georgia to Harry E. and Ida Mae Williams Turner, moving to Savannah until coming to Augusta in 1980. She was a homemaker and protestant, Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Butler (Dan); Carolyn Newman (Kenneth); two grandchildren, Cheryl...
Patricia Anne Etterle
Sep 2, 2019
Patricia Anne Etterle,54, of Keysville, GA entered into rest Monday, September 2, 2019. She was born June 6, 1965 in Augusta, GA. She loved her family and made the best biscuits you’ve ever had. She was preceded in death by her father, James Jarrell and her mother, Carol Green, a sister Samantha Green and Nephew Mike-Mike Minard. She is survived...
James Lee Burnette, Sr.
Aug 31, 2019
Mr. James Lee Burnette, Sr., of Martinez, Georgia entered into rest on August 31, 2019. Mr. Burnette was born in Bradley County, Tennessee and lived most of his life in Martinez, Georgia. James was born on August,26, 1939 to the late Delmar & Grace Burnette. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie Burnett of almost 61 years, on son,...
Theron Levi Garvin
Aug 30, 2019
Mr. Theron Levi (Tim) Garvin, 95, entered into rest on Friday, August 30, 2019. Mr. Garvin was born and raised in Wagener, SC. He was born in 1924 to the late Brantley and Nora (Rish) Garvin of Wagener, SC. He married Margaret (Thompson) of Port Arthur Texas in 1971. He began his life’s journey in the US Navy as a...
Hoa Thi Shorter
Aug 26, 2019
Hoa Thi Shorter, 79, of Hephzibah, Georgia, passed away on August 26, 2019 at 11:47am in Eisenhower Army Medical Center on Fort Gordon Military Base. Funeral services will be held 10am on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Poteet Funeral Home Chapel on Peach Orchard Road in Augusta with the Father Mark Van Alstine from St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating. Burial...
Owen Rudolph "Rudy" Culpepper
Aug 25, 2019
Owen Rudolph “Rudy” Culpepper entered into eternal rest Sunday, August 25, 2019. A celebration of life service for Mr. Owen Rudolph (Rudy) Culpepper age 79 will be held at 5:00 PM Thursday, August 29, 2019 at The Sanctuary Church, 4584 Cox Road Evans, GA. Rev. Bryan Cockrell will be officiating. Burial will be held privately with the family. Mr. Rudy...
Charles Anthony (Tony) Benton
Aug 24, 2019
Charles Anthony Benton, 68, entered into rest August 24, 2019 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, husband of Sheila Williams Benton. Tonya native of Barnesville, Georgia, lived the past 35 years in the Augusta area, he was retired Contractor for Superior Installation. He served in the US Army. A member of the VFW. Additional survivors include his stepsons, Daniel...
Kerry Michael Haney
Aug 24, 2019
Kerry Michael Haney, 67, entered into rest Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his residence, husband of Suk Jung Chung Haney He was a Retired Park Ranger for the State of SC at Clark Hill. Born in Ohio on May 15, 1952 to James William and Lucy Jane Haney. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at...
Etta Marie Smitherman-Marshall
Aug 24, 2019
Mrs. Etta Smitherman-Marshall, age 85, entered into rest on August 24, 2019 at home and was surrounded by loved ones. She was known to all as “Granny”. Granny loved her family and extended family to the moon and back and would light up a room with her smile. Many times, you would hear her say “my heart is full”. Etta...
Jerry Moore
Aug 22, 2019
SSG US Army Retired/ Jerry Moore, 60, entered into rest August 22, 2019 at his residence, husband of Renate Ruth Breuker Moore. A memorial service will be held on Friday,August 30, 2019 at 10:30 am at Good Shepherd Chapel at Fort Gordon, Georgia with full Military Honors.
Charlotte Ann Freeland
Aug 17, 2019
Charlotte Ann Maddox Freeland, of Grovetown Ga, entered into rest Saturday August 17th at home surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born June 24, 1951 in Augusta to the late Charles Timmons Maddox and Billie Rose. She was a retired Clerk from the DeKalb County Business License Office. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jerry Freeland of...
David Wayne Rushton
Aug 15, 2019
Mr. David Wayne Rushton, 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. David was born in Augusta on August 4, 1959. He was son to the late Kellogg Rushton and Bobbye Rushton. David was a long-time employee of “The Cup”, before he fought the long fight home. Survivors include his daughters: Amy Rushton Dickerson,...
Debra Lynn Webber
Aug 10, 2019
Debra Lynn Webber, 67, entered into rest August 10, 2 019 at Marshall Pines in Evans, Georgia. Debra a native of Nashville, TN., has lived in Evans since 2017 coming from Maryland where she lived since 1989. She was member of Crossroads Church in Maryland; she was a private day care worker and nanny. She is survived by sons, Chad...
Rebecca Dee Smith
Aug 2, 2019
Rebecca Dee Smith, 50, entered into rest at her residence after a prolong illness. Rebecca was born in Augusta, GA; and made her home in Harlem, GA. Survivors include her mother, Eloise Martin Wilson; son, Joshua Ryan Smith; daughter, Rebecca Leigh Smith; brother, Jesse Wilson (Joey); sisters, Jessica Eloise Wilson; Laura Ann Wilson; and preceded in death by her father,...
Rhonda Kent
Aug 1, 2019
Rhonda Newman Kent, 73, entered into rest Thursday, August 1, 2019, wife of Anthony Martin Kent. Rhonda was born in Pittsburgh, PA., on August 30, 1945, she was Jewish and her and her husband were foster Parents for many years. Additional survivors include her sons, Eugene Harris (Theresa); Nicholas Kent; Dillion Kent; daughters, Dawn Kuti (Joe); Corry Davis (Charles); Alyssa,...
Melissa Dawn Latimer
Jul 30, 2019
Melissa Dawn Rush Latimer, 49, died in a auto accident on July 30, 2019 in Edgefield County, SC., wife of Oscar E. Latimer. Melissa a native of Richmond, VA., lived in Augusta and Greenwood, SC., and was a member of True North Church, she was a homemaker. Additional survivors include her mother, Bonnie Mark Elkins, son, William E. Wilson, III.,...
Billy F. Shields
Jul 30, 2019
Billy F. Shields, 65, entered into rest July 30, 2019 at his residence, husband of Kim Shields. Billy a resident of Thomson, Georgia, was a welder for Local 150. Additional survivors include his mother, Joyce Shields; sons, Billy Shields and Steven McFadden; daughters, Jennifer Shields and Jamie Hample; brother, David Shields, sisters, Karen Miller and Angela Shields; nine grandchildren. He...
Bonnie Jo Bruker
Jul 25, 2019
Bonnie Jo Bruker, 66, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. Bonnie was the beloved daughter of the late Eugene (Gene) N. Bruker and Margie C. Bruker. Bonnie was born in Augusta, Georgia on May 20, 1953, she graduated from Richmond Academy and attended Georgia Southern University. Bonnie was a Christian and loved Jesus. She is survived by her...
Col (Ret) James D. Elmore
Jul 24, 2019
COL (Ret) James D. Elmore, 72, entered into rest July 24, 2019. He is survived by his wife Roberta, daughters Tamara Elmore (Raymond Hoffmans), Samantha Rosa (Marc), four grandchildren, Madelena, Matisse, Andrew, and Edward. And a brother, Robert Elmore (Barbara). He is COL. Elmore, DVM, U.S. Army, retired after 30 years of military service and served in Vietnam and the...
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