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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Coy Victor Mckinnie

Coy Victor Mckinnie

Aug 17, 2018

Coy Victor McKinnie, 62, entered into rest August 17, 2018 at his residence. Coy, a native of Augusta, was a Painter and a Baptist. A memorial service will be held at his residence 3206 Sycamore Drive on Sunday August 26, 2018 at 2:00 PM. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lucille Wade McKinnie, sister, Ida L. Akin (Jerry), brother,...

Gloria Ann Beauford

Gloria Ann Beauford

Aug 16, 2018

Gloria Ann Beauford, age 65, entered into rest at her residence on August 16, 2018, wife of the late Richard Wayne Beauford. Gloria a life long resident of Augusta was a homemaker and a member of Friendship United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Wayne Usry officiation. The...

Marian Dorothy Odell

Marian Dorothy Odell

Aug 14, 2018

Marian Dorothy Decker Odell, age 84, entered into rest August 14, 2018 at her residence in Thomson, Georgia, wife of the late Leroy E. Odell. She was a native of Cold Springs, NY, a Methodist and worked at Carole Fabrics as a Quality Inspector. Survivors include her daughters, Gay Anne Ackermann (Lester Ackermann), Pamela Olivieri (Frank Olivieri), Patricia Ackerly and...

Nellie Ruth Ashley

Nellie Ruth Ashley

Aug 13, 2018

Nellie Ruth Luckey Ashley, age 86, entered into rest on Monday,August 13, 2018 at University Hospital, wife of the late James Edward Ashley and her son Jeffrey Ashley. Nellie a native of Augusta she made her home in Harlem, Georgia, member of Martinez Baptist Church. Worked for Carole Fabricks. Funeral services will be held on Thursday,August 16, 2018 at 1:00...

Clyde Eugene Stewart

Clyde Eugene Stewart

Aug 13, 2018

Clyde Eugene Stewart, age 63, entered into rest August 13, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, Ga. He is the son of the late William Edward Stewart, Sr., and Barbara Louise Sleister Stewart. Clydewas a life longnative of Augusta, Georgia. Survivors include his sister, Cheryl Chase (Bobby), brother, William Edward Stewart,Jr., (Sandy),nephews, David Clark and Brian Clark (Nicole), William Edward Stewart,...

Mary Lai Ing Kamaka

Mary Lai Ing Kamaka

Aug 12, 2018

Mary Lai Ing Kamaka entered into rest on August 12, 2018, quietly at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Smith Kamaka. She is survived by: children: Rochelle Kessinger of McKinney, TX, Rae-Ann King of Martinez, GA and Neal Kamaka of Evans, GA;Grandchildren: Chase Kessinger, Kira Dittfurth, Thomas Kessinger, April Kamaka and Matt...

Olga Illyn

Olga Illyn

Aug 9, 2018

Olga Illyn, 85, entered into eternal rest at her home in Augusta, Georgia on August 9, 2018. She was the devoted wife of the late Alexis Vladimir Illyn, who died in a tragic accident 38 years ago. She is survived by her four children – Kathryn Moore and her husband Dane; Peter Illyn and his wife Debbie; Elizabeth Yount, widow...

Martha Ann Arrington

Martha Ann Arrington

Aug 9, 2018

Martha Arrington Mrs. Martha Ann McKinley Arrington, born on September 23, 1934, to the late Annie McKinley and the late Lewis McKinley, passed away at age 83 on August 9, 2018 in Gadsden, Alabama.She graduated from Augusta College in 1982 as a Registered Nurse. Martha was the loving wife of the late Breedlove Arrington.She had a passion for caring for...

Catherine L. Kent

Catherine L. Kent

Aug 4, 2018

Catherine Lois Kent, 63, of Augusta entered into rest on Saturday August 4, 2018 at Doctors Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held at 12:00 on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Pastor Stuart Waller officiating. A native of Augusta, she worked at Gracewood Hospital ant also at Augusta Regional Hospital for 28 years before retirement in...

Franklin Pierce (Rusty) Mctyre, Jr.

Franklin Pierce (Rusty) Mctyre, Jr.

Aug 3, 2018

Franklin Pierce McTyre Jr (Rusty) known to family and friends as “Rusty”, passed away on August 3, 2018 at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Viola A. Strickland and his sister, Karen M. Howard. Rusty started his warehouse career at Homestead Draperies. He went to work for Searle Pharmaceuticals...

Brenda Gail Mcadie

Brenda Gail Mcadie

Jul 30, 2018

Brenda Gail McAdie, age 75, entered into rest July 30, 2018 in Martinez, Georgia, wife of the late William McAdie. She was a native of West Palm Beach, FL, lived the past 14 years in Martinez, Georgia, she was a homemaker and of the Episcopal faith. She is survived by her two daughters, Camille Lyons, Amanda Berg, brother, Michael Nestor...

Richard Paul Hammond

Richard Paul Hammond

Jul 29, 2018

Richard Paul Hammond was welcomed home by His Savior Jesus Christ at12:05Sundaymorning July 29th. Those waiting to join him are his wife of 54 years Stathia Hammond, his daughter Michelle Bauer, his son Eric Hammond, and his four grandsons August, Luke, Samuel, and Noah. Richard accepted Jesus as his Savior on April 29th, 1955 and served Him in full time...

Robert Bruce Jeffrey

Robert Bruce Jeffrey

Jul 28, 2018

Robert Bruce Jeffrey, age 67, entered into rest July 28, 2018 at his residence. Robert a native of Beaufort, SC lived most of his life in the Augusta area, he was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. He proudly served in the US Marines Corp. and was a retired Instrument Technician. Graveside service with military honors will be held...

Elizabeth Youngblood

Elizabeth Youngblood

Jul 26, 2018

Elizabeth Smith Youngblood, age 91, wife of the late W. Lewis Youngblood, entered into rest Thursday, July 26, 2018 at her residence. She is finally able to hold her loving baby, Kenneth again. Elizabeth, a native of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, lived most of her life in the Augusta area where she worked for MCG and was a homemaker. She was...

Claude Ed Leard

Claude Ed Leard

Jul 25, 2018

Claude Ed Leard, 74, of Augusta entered into rest on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Dr. Mike Cash and Rev. Greg Hatfield officiating. Ed was a gentle soul who never met a stranger. He loved his friends at Mize Methodist Church and in...

Alice L. Stitt

Alice L. Stitt

Jul 25, 2018

Alice L. Stitt 86, beloved wife of the late Jimmy Stitt, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior. Funeral services will be held 1PM Monday July 30, 2018 at Lumpkin Road Baptist Church, 2540 Lumpkin Road, Augusta with Pastor Don Stone officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law James (Alesia) Stitt,...

Carl W. Miller

Carl W. Miller

Jul 22, 2018

Carl Wayne Miller, 86, of Augusta entered into rest on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday July 26, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Poteet Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Pittman and Pastor Harold Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, he entered...

Frances Gwinn

Frances Gwinn

Jul 20, 2018

Frances Roy Gwinn battled the late effects of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma treatment for years and on July20 she finally found peace from that fight. Fran had a truly giving soul. She dedicated her life to educating handicapped children, no matter how difficult the case, and when she became too weak to leave the house, she began to teach English online to...

Karen Ann Lamb

Karen Ann Lamb

Jul 16, 2018

Karen Ann Lamb, 67, entered into rest on July 16, 2018 at Pruitt Nursing Home. Karen lived most of her life in Augusta, GA. She is survived by her children Brian Banks (Kristy) and Brad Banks (Kylie), her mother Gwinnette Howard, two sisters Ilene Beck and Connie Teasley (Johnny), one brother Glenn Howard, 5 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. She...

William R. Hippensteel

William R. Hippensteel

Jul 14, 2018

William Hippensteel, 61, entered into rest at home on Saturday July 14, 2018. William was born in Santa Rosa County, Florida and adopted by loving parents Grace and Russell Hippensteel. He spent most of his life in Greenville County, South Carolina and was the design engineer for the family business Hipp Truss. Since 2004 he had resided in Augusta, Georgia....

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