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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Rosalind Francis

Rosalind Francis

May 5, 2018

Rosalind Francis was born on January 26,1954 in New Orleans Louisiana to Mr. John Alexander and Mrs. Betty Jean (Levi) Alexander.Rosalind had two brothers and a baby sister.Michael Alexander, Andre Singleton and Merita Singleton.She received her education in Houston, Texas. She met and married the love of her life Clarence Francis with whom she shared a twenty plus year US...

Elizabeth Ann Murphey

Elizabeth Ann Murphey

May 4, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Murphey, 78, entered into rest May 4, 2018 at her residence, wife of the late Tom Murphey. Mrs. Murphey a native of Augusta, Georgia, was a homemaker and a member of Providence Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Providence Baptist Church with Pastor Donald C. Prosser officiating, burial...

Dierdre Iamiceli

Dierdre Iamiceli

May 2, 2018

Dierdre Iamiceli, 55, entered into rest May 2, 2018 at her residence, wife of Mr. Richard Iamiceli. A memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 pm at McNeill Funeral Home.

Mariana Perez Rodriguez

Mariana Perez Rodriguez

May 1, 2018

Mariana Perez Rodriguez, 68, of Augusta, passed away Tuesday May 1, 2018 at Tapley’s Personal Care Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday May 5, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of The Poteet Funeral Home with interment to follow at Westover Memorial Park. A native of Puerto Rico, alongside of her husband she traveled to multiple places while...

Gwendolyn Gail Williams

Gwendolyn Gail Williams

Apr 29, 2018

Gwendolyn G. Williams, 70, wife of Fred Louis Williams, Jr. entered into rest April 29, 2018. Gwen, a life long resident of Aiken County, was a homemaker and a member of Bath Pentecostal Holiness Church. Gwen’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and knowing one day she would be in the presence of the Lord. A celebration of...

James Terrell Griffin, Sr.

James Terrell Griffin, Sr.

Apr 27, 2018

James Terrell Griffin, Sr., 71, entered into rest April 27, 2018, husband of Janie Rentz Griffin. James, a native of Knoxville, TN, lived most of his life in Augusta, Georgia where he worked for Atlanta Gas Light Company for 36 years. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and attended Pineview Baptist Church. Additional survivors include his sons, James...

Carmen Esther Santos

Carmen Esther Santos

Apr 26, 2018

Carmen Esther Santos, 95, of Augusta entered into rest on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of The Poteet Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Gardens. A native of Puerto Rico, she moved to Augusta in 1967. She was a long time member...

James Hollis Smith

James Hollis Smith

Apr 25, 2018

James Hollis Smith, 64,entered into rest on April 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Smith; his mother, Carol Boswell Smith and his brother, Byron Smith. He is survived by his son, Brandon Smith; his sister, Cecelia Smith; his grandchildren, Ayden and Liam Smith and his niece, Sara Adams. Mr. Smith was a lifelong resident of...

Roger Chambers

Roger Chambers

Apr 24, 2018

Roger Chambers, age 66, of Evans, GA passed away April, 24, 2018 at his home. A memorial will be held at McNeill Funeral Home Thursday, April 26, from 5-7pm. Roger was born April 27, 1951 in Morrilton, AR to John Thomas Chambers and Cora Juanita Chambers. Roger provided for his family as an executive vice president of sales followed by...

William B. Ferguson

William B. Ferguson

Apr 24, 2018

William B. Ferguson 60, entered into rest on Tuesday April 24, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital. Graveside services will be held 10AM Friday April 27, 2018 at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Survivors include his mother Susan B. Ferguson; brother Jimmy Ferguson. He was preceded in death by his father William H. Ferguson.

Francis Jerome Montigny

Francis Jerome Montigny

Apr 22, 2018

Francis Jerome Montigny, 74, entered into rest April 22, 2018 at his residence, husband of Rosemarie Montigny. Francis a native of Providence, RI has lived the past 15 years in Grovetown, Georgia. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served in Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of Italian American Club of the CSRA, and a member...

William J. Craig

William J. Craig

Apr 22, 2018

William J. “Bill” Craig, 69, entered into rest April 22, 2018 after a brief illness. A private memorial service will follow at a later date. Bill was born on April 21, 1949 in Jellico Plains, Tennessee. After graduating from Lake City High School, he attended the University of Tennessee, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in forestry in 1972 and...

Hilda Parrish

Hilda Parrish

Apr 21, 2018

AIKEN, SC – HILDA SUDDARTH PARRISH, 102, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at home peacefully. A native of Nashville, TN, Hilda loved to paint oils and watercolor pictures and wedding invitations. Hilda painted wedding invitations for people from across the country. She was a homemaker while her beloved husband, Joseph Warren Parrish Jr worked at the Savannah River Plant. You...

Deeana Lea Witt

Deeana Lea Witt

Apr 21, 2018

Deeana Lea Witt, 53, entered into rest on April 21, 2018. Originally from Fond Du Lac, WI, Deeana spent the last two years of her life in Augusta, GA, coming from Shelby, NC. She was a Veteran of the USArmy and was involved with a number of VA Support Groups, andshe was part of the Military Police. In lieu of...

Ruby Ross

Ruby Ross

Apr 20, 2018

Ruby Mae Ross, 79, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away at her home after a 3 month illness, on Friday, April 20, 2018. She grew up as the youngest of three, in McDuffie County, to her very hard working parents, Edgar and Sally Smith. She married Shelton Hood just out of high school in October 1954 and together they brought into...

James William (Billy) Cawley

James William (Billy) Cawley

Apr 19, 2018

James William (Billy) Cawley, Sr, 86, of Augusta, GA, passed away at his home on April 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Fay Russell Cawley and by his son James W. (Bill) Cawley Jr., daughters Lynn (Ron) McDearis, Jill (Wayne) Syms, and Laura (Charlie) Waters, brothers Danny Cawley, Winston Cawley, and...

Janice H. Edwards

Janice H. Edwards

Apr 16, 2018

Janice Edwards, wife of the late Perry Edwards, entered into rest on April 16th, in Akron Ohio.A native of Coffee County, she was a longtime resident of Augusta and a retired bookkeeper.Survivors include her daughter, Patricia (Michael) Hoofman, Norton Ohio and her brother Harold (Dot) Harper Sr. Tifton, Georgia. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April...

Mary Weaver

Mary Weaver

Apr 14, 2018

Mary Ralston Weaver, 82, of Evans, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 14, 2018. She will be greatly missed. Services in celebration of Mary’s life will be held Friday, April 20, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at McNeill Funeral Home with Chaplain Ellis Moore officiating. Mary was born April 28, 1935 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, daughter of...

Kwi Im Yatsko

Kwi Im Yatsko

Apr 8, 2018

Kwi im Yatsko, 70, entered into rest on April 8, 2018 at her residence, wife of Edward J. Yatsko. She was born in Mokpo, South Korea and has lived in the Augusta area since 1986, she was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Korean Catholic Community. A celebration of her life is still pending. Additional survivors include her...

Peter Shawn Seaborn, Jr.

Peter Shawn Seaborn, Jr.

Apr 8, 2018

Peter Shawn Seaborn, 35, of Grovetown, Georgia, entered into rest Sunday, April 8, 2018 Pete attended Lakeside High School and graduated from Camden Military Academy. Pete was a member of the Southeastern Carpenters Union. He is best remembered for his easy-going nature, good humor, and giving spirit. Pete is survived by his daughter, Adeline Seaborn, Harlem, GA, mother, Veronica Seaborn,...

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