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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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Eloisa Plata
Oct 3, 2018
Eloisa Soto Plata, 79, entered into rest October 3, 2018 at her granddaughter’s residence in Beech Island, SC. Born in Texas, she lived most of her life in Oklahoma, coming here in April of 2018, she was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Lawton, OK She is survived by her son Fred Plata, daughters Debbie Ruiz...
Gloria Faye Welch
Oct 2, 2018
Gloria Faye Welch, 63, entered into rest on October 2, 2018 at the Augusta University Medical Center. She was born in Nashville, GA on June 23, 1955. coming from Columbus, GA, she spent 22 years in Augusta, GA before returning to her birthplace in Nashville, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents Garshie Thornton and Irene Solomon Thornton.She...
Philip Michael Brock
Oct 2, 2018
Philip Michael Brock, 67, entered into rest October 2, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of Augusta, Georgia, where he was a General Contractor and of a Christian Faith. Survivors include his son, Michael Brock, daughters, Patricia Gregg (Justin) and Angie O’Byrne May, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and...
Dave Young
Oct 1, 2018
Dave Young, 80, of Hephzibah, entered into rest on Monday, October 1, 2018 University Hospital of Augusta. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 12, 2018 in the Chapel of The Poteet Funeral Home. A lifelong resident of Augusta, he was Retired Civil Service from Fort Gordon. Dave was a good friend of Bill W. for...
Linda Sue Brown
Sep 30, 2018
Linda Sue Fowler Brown, 58, of Hephzibah passed away on Sunday September 30, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Williams Thomas Funeral Home, Gainesville, Florida with Pastor Tim Plymel officiating. Interment will follow at Elzey Chapel Cemetery in Lake Butler, Florida. A native of Lake...
Robert James Schwartz
Sep 25, 2018
Robert James Schwartz, 50, entered into rest at his residence on September 25, 2018. Robert a native of Augusta, Georgia. He is survived by his son, Robert Nicholas Schwartz, mother, Carole D. Balk, father, Robert N. Schwartz and brother, Michael Joseph Schwartz (Kim) and one grandson, Colton Schwartz. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, October...
John K. Erdesohn
Sep 24, 2018
John K. Erdesohn 80, was called to be with the God on Monday September 24, 2018.Funeral services will be held 10AM Thursday September 27, 2018 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 958 Telfair Street, Augusta with Rev. Vasile Bitere. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery.Survived by his longtime companion Helen Becky Rigas; daughter Cynthia and her husband Alex; other family...
Donald Keith Sikes
Sep 23, 2018
Donald Keith Sikes 60, beloved husband of Marla Gail Sikes entered into rest on Sunday September 23, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of his life will be held 1PM Thursday September 27, 2018 at Poteet Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Hatfield officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery....
James Neal "Bruno" Brunson
Sep 23, 2018
James Neal Brunson, Sr., 76, of Hephzibah entered into rest on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Keysville Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in the Chapel of The Poteet Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Jackson Memorial Park Cemetery. A native of Dunbarton, SC, he graduated Jackson High School in 1959....
Kristen Janine Reese
Sep 19, 2018
Kristen Janine Dickinson Reese (Jenny) entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Jenny was born on September 16, 1987 in Augusta, Georgia. Daughter of Robert Dickinson Jr. and Donna Kinkaid. Step-Mother Victoria Dickinson, Step-Father John Kinkaid. Grand-daughter of Robert&Laverne Dickinson Sr., Tim& Sara Danforth, David &Jenny Holland. Jenny is survived by her daughter, Jasmine Marie Reese, brothers Christopher...
Anieda Morrison
Sep 16, 2018
Anieda Morrison, age 61, entered into rest on September 16, 2018 at her residence, wife of Melvin Richard Morrison. Anieda, a native of Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas, lived most of her life in Augusta, GA where she was a homemaker an attended Belair Baptist Church. Additional survivors include her sons, Richie and Russ Morrison, Daniel Busby, Jason Morrison (Amanda) and Steven...
Eva Mae Couch Jarrell
Sep 13, 2018
Eva Mae Couch Jarrell, 70, of Hephzibah entered into rest on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in the Chapel of The Poteet Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Shyrock officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. A native of Washington, Georgia, she married James L. Jarrell who passed...
Deborah Lee Cooper
Sep 10, 2018
Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, C. Wayne Cooper; her daughters, Melissa (Jared) Mobley, Leslie (Tripp) Haywood, & Melinda Mosca; her step-sons, David (Connie) Percival, Wes (Kimberly) Cooper; her grandchildren, Taylor Haywood Mapp, Darby Cudd, Parker Cudd, Kaleb Mosca, Tanner Haywood, Greyson Lass, Gloria Cooper, Maggie Cooper, & Anya Cooper; her sisters, Anne (Bill) Freeman &...
Charlotte Johnikin
Sep 10, 2018
Charlotte Brigham Johnikin 82, beloved wife of John Johnikin entered into rest on Monday September 10, 2018 at Kentwood Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday September 14, 2018 at Silvercrest Baptist Church , 3431 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta with Rev. John Kilpatrick and Rev. Dr. Roy Head officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Serving as...
Judy Ann Cardin
Sep 10, 2018
Judy Ann Carden Ellis, 72, of Hephzibah, entered into rest on Monday, September 10, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at The Chattanooga National Cemetery. A native of Chattanooga, she spent 21 years as a military wife before they settled in Augusta upon retirement 35 years ago. She was...
Armond S. Parrish
Aug 31, 2018
Armond S. Parrish, age 90, entered into rest at his home with his family at his side on August 31, 2018. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Frankie and his son Anthony. He is survived by one brother, Huey Williams, and one sister, Alda Wilson. Has four surviving children, Jeffery, Debra, Timothy, and Tom. He had fourteen grandchildren and...
William J Trier, Iii
Aug 30, 2018
William J. (Billy) Trier, III of Aiken, SC passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Akron, OH and moved to Aiken in 1995.He was employed by Carroll Fulmer Logistics in Barnwell, SC. He was preceded in death by his grandparents William and Lois Trier of Aiken, SC and Lake Milton, OH. He is survived by...
Willie Beatrice Hall
Aug 27, 2018
Willie Beatrice Hall, 90, of Augusta entered into rest on Monday, August 27, 2018 at Keysville Nursing Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of The Poteet Funeral Home on Thursday, August 29, 2018 with Pastor Ronnie Faircloth officiating. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park. A native of Winnsboro, South Carolina, she moved to Augusta...
Kathleen Laverne Shores
Aug 24, 2018
Kathleen L. Clarke Shores, 54, entered into rest August 24, 2018 at her residence, wife of Robert L. Shores. Kathleen a native of Augusta was a homemaker and attended New Hope Worship Center and a homemaker. Additional survivors include her daughters, Janet Knott (Doug), Crystal Clarke, mother, Marie R. Clarke,brothers, Gene Clarke and Douglas Clark. Six grandchildren and many other...
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