Obituaries

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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John J. Prendergast

John J. Prendergast

Nov 4, 2018

Augusta, Georgia - SFC (Retired Army) John Joseph Prendergast, 79, entered into rest on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Maryann (Schneck) Prendergast, and children, Christie, Thomas, and Kelly. He was always proud of being born and raised in Southie and will be greatly...

Ronnie Watts

Ronnie Watts

Nov 4, 2018

Ronnie Watts, entered into rest on Sunday November 4, 2018 at his residence. Ronnie was a loving father and grandfather. His memberships included the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #150 since 1978 and Faith Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held 11AM Friday November 9, 2018 at Poteet Funeral Home -Chapel ,3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta with Pastor Bucky Halford officiating....

Elizabeth Anne Tuten

Elizabeth Anne Tuten

Nov 3, 2018

Elizabeth Anne Tuten, 38, entered into rest November 3, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. Ms. Tuten a native of Augusta, Georgia was a Homemaker and a CNA. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 6:00 pm at McNeill Funeral Home, the family will receive friends from 5:00-6:00 pm. Burial will be at a later date. She is...

Ronald John Degumbia, Jr.

Ronald John Degumbia, Jr.

Nov 2, 2018

Ronald John DeGumbia, Jr., 44, entered into rest November 2, 2018 at Doctors Hospital. John a native of Hartford, CT, lived in the area since 1992, coming from Hawaii.Ronald was a brilliant man and loved working and building computers. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Positive Image Awareness Center 116 Shaw...

Delores Sue Bettencourt

Delores Sue Bettencourt

Oct 31, 2018

Delores (Anderson) Bettencourt died October 31, 2018. She was born November 9, 1939 in South Shore, Kentucky. Her parents were John Clarence and Roberta (Cole) Anderson. She is survived by her husband Norman, whom she married on August 31, 1976, her brother, Wayne Anderson of Lucasville, Ohio; her brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Jeanne Anderson of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee; her...

Debra Gail Odom

Debra Gail Odom

Oct 30, 2018

Debra Gail Newman Odom, 62, entered into rest October 30, 2018 at Doctors Hospital, wife of the late Robert Odom. Debra a native of Augusta, Georgia was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 6,2018 at 11:00 am at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel with Reverend Dewain French officiating with burial to follow at Bellevue. Survivors include her...

Patricia Binning

Patricia Binning

Oct 26, 2018

Patricia Binning age 85, entered into rest on Friday, October 26, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 16, 1933 in Coshocton, Ohio. Patricia was a longtime resident of Augusta, Georgia. Mrs. Binning is survived by her brother, Dean; sister, Linda; Two sons, Dave Binning and Mike Binning; four grandchildren, Stephanie Weathers, Mike Bugg, Chad Binning, and...

Nicole (Kristy) Tamara Fappiano

Nicole (Kristy) Tamara Fappiano

Oct 25, 2018

Officer Nicole (Kristy) Tamara Williams Fappiano, 34, entered into rest on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Doctors Hospital Augusta, Ga. Wife of David Fappiano. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Fr: Vernon Knight celebrant. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery in Thomson, Ga. Kristy was born...

Harold Ollice Smith

Harold Ollice Smith

Oct 22, 2018

Harold O. Smith, 88, entered into rest Monday, October 22, 2018 surrounded by his family. Husband of Freda Bodkin Smith. He was born in IL and moved to Athens, Georgia before moving to Augusta, where he workedfor the Georgia Forestry Commissionuntil retiring in 1989. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta, and an avid outdoorsman. Additional survivors...

Carrie Bell Ledbetter

Carrie Bell Ledbetter

Oct 22, 2018

Carrie Bell Ledbetter, 84, entered into rest at her son’s residence on October 22, 2018, wife of the late Mack Ledbetter. Carrie a life long resident of Augusta, where she was a homemaker and loving wife and mother. She is survived by her sons, Julius Ledbetter and Michael Ledbetter, daughters, Sharon Scoggins and Elizabeth Santigo. Thirteen grandchildren and three great...

Betty Joyce Bailey

Betty Joyce Bailey

Oct 20, 2018

Betty Joyce Bailey, entered into rest on Saturday October 20, 2018. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Thursday October 25, 2018 at Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta with Pastor Robert Driggers officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Grandsons serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Bryan, Aaron Bailey, Mikey Bailey, Lee Williams, Allen Bailey and...

N. Janice Montgomery

N. Janice Montgomery

Oct 19, 2018

Janice Montgomery, age 70, entered into rest on October 19, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents, Agnes Goodman and William B. Montgomery, brothers, Steve and Reggie Montgomery. She leaves behind her faithful dog, Jonah. Surviving family includes one aunt, Ann Montgomery Ivey, remaining siblings, Donnie Sue (Jimmy) Hall, Jerry Montgomery, Melinda Smith and Tammy Spradling and a multitude of...

Margaret E. Klaus

Margaret E. Klaus

Oct 17, 2018

Celebrating the Life and Love of Margaret E. Klaus June 23, 1947 - Eternity There will be aCelebration of Life Service on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 4 PM at Cedar Creek Church. 3001 Banks Mill Rd SE, Aiken, SC 29803. 803-649-3096 In lieu of flowers, it was Maggie's request that donations be made to Stand at the Cross Ministries...

Elizabeth Woods Mckerley

Elizabeth Woods Mckerley

Oct 16, 2018

Elizabeth Woods McKerley, entered into rest on Tuesday October 16, 2018 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Saturday October 20, 2018 at Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta with Pastor Wesley Weatherford officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Elizabeth was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church, she loved living at...

Brett Howard Salter

Brett Howard Salter

Oct 14, 2018

Brett Howard Salter, 35, entered into rest October 14, 2018 at his residence in Martinez, GA. He shared his home with his loving wife, Melissa B. Salter and their family. Brett is a native of Augusta. He truly loved and was very proud of his children. He was passionate about animals and very close to his pets. He was an...

William P. Bracy, Jr.

William P. Bracy, Jr.

Oct 11, 2018

William (Bill) P. Bracy, Jr. age 83, entered into rest October 11, 2018, husband of the late Laura Griffin Bracy. Bill a native of Nashville, TN., lived in Evans, Georgia for the past 11 years coming from Franklin, TN. He was a Branch Manager for 3rd. National Bank and served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by two sons,...

Jong Won Lee

Jong Won Lee

Oct 9, 2018

Jong Won Lee, 31, entered into rest October 9, 2018. He is the son of Dae Young Lee and Hye Kyung Kim and was born in S. Korea. The owner of JC Package Store. Memorial services will be held on Monday, October 15, 2018 at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel at 10:00 am.

Sybil Braswell

Sybil Braswell

Oct 8, 2018

Sybil Neal Braswell, age 83, entered into rest in Gibson, Georgia on Monday, October 8, 2018, wife of the late Jones Walter Braswell. Mrs. Braswell a native of Augusta, Georgia lived most of her life in Glascock County, Georgia. She was a Substitute Teacher for Glascock County Board of Education, member of Gibson United Methodist Church and a mother, grandmother...

Brian Scott Poole

Brian Scott Poole

Oct 8, 2018

Brian Scott Poole, age 47, entered into rest October 8, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia, husband of Dawn Hewitt Poole. Brian a native of Augusta, was a Parts salesman at Freightliner of Augusta and a member of Stevens Creek Church. Additional survivors include his son, Brian Austin Poole, daughter, Rachel Caroline Poole, mother, Carolyn Holton, brother, Alan Poole and sister, Shari...

Bessie Lee Mathis

Bessie Lee Mathis

Oct 4, 2018

Bessie Lee Mathis, 97, entered into rest October 4, 2018 at Southern Manor PCH in Washington, Georgia. Wife of the late Thomas Hilliard Mathis. She was born in Aiken County, SC and spent most of her life in the Washington, Georgia area where she worked with her husband in their business. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She...

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