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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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William R Price

William R Price

May 2, 2016

Mr. William R. Price Waynesboro, Ga. Mr. William R. Price. “Our Dad, with the forgetful bliss of Alzheimer’s, would sing the country song ‘Me and Jesus Got Our Own Thing Going; Me and Jesus Got It All Worked Out.’ Monday afternoon he left his old body. He now knows with certainty Jesus’ promises.” The family would like to thank everyone...

Brenda E. Wadsworth

Brenda E. Wadsworth

Apr 30, 2016

Hephzibah, GA. Brenda E. Wadsworth, age 71, of Hephzibah, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at University Hospital. She was born March 10, 1945 to the late Robert and Florence Burns.She was a 911 Dispatch Operator for several years for numerous counties in Georgia.She was also an animal lovers. She is survived by her husband, Henry; children, Frank Edwards of...

John Wesley Thompson

John Wesley Thompson

Apr 25, 2016

Augusta, GA. John Wesley Thompson, age 89, passed away at his residence with his loving family surrounding him. He was born May 27, 1926 in Avera, GA., to the late John N. and Laura Faglier Thompson.He retired from the Independent Insurance Co. after 20 plus years of faithful service.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Jones Thompson;...

Nancy P. Tucker

Nancy P. Tucker

Apr 21, 2016

Augusta, Georgia Mrs. Nancy P. Tucker, 61, of Augusta, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Mrs. Tucker was born on August 8, 1954 in Ft. Gordon, Georgia to the late William and Norma Jackson Duhamel.She was an office administrator for the Mednet Company. Mrs. Tucker is survived by her husband, William Carroll Tucker, her son, Robert Tucker; her...

Diane Teel

Diane Teel

Apr 21, 2016

Ms. Diane Teel Hephzibah, GA. Ms. Diane Teel, 70, entered into rest on April 21st, 2016. Ms. Teel was a native of Cumming, GA, but spent much of her life in the Augusta area, where she worked as a civil servant at Fort Gordon. She leaves behind her son, Joseph Teel; daughters, Tammy Teel and Tracy Dahbah; brother; Wayne Sewell;...

Helen Gross

Helen Gross

Apr 20, 2016

Ms. Helen L. Gross Hephzibah, GA. Ms. Helen Gross, 66, entered into rest on April 20th, 2016. Ms. Gross was a native of Jackson, Kentucky, where she spent her life as a loving and devoted homemaker and Christian. Mrs. Gross was known as a spiritual leader and prayer warrior; a trusted friend, mother, sister, and daughter; a peacemaker and unifier,...

Nillar T. Rooks

Nillar T. Rooks

Apr 17, 2016

Hephzibah, GA. Nillar T. Rooks, age 79, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016, at her residence with her family surrounding her. She was born April 3, 1937, in McBean, GA., to the late Franklin B. Ruth Connell Thomas, Sr.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon G. Clark, Sr., one great grandchild, Peyton Shaw, and 4 brothers, Frank...

Luke Phillip Earnest

Luke Phillip Earnest

Apr 17, 2016

Infant Luke Phillip Earnest Grovetown, GA. Infant Luke Phillip Earnest, April 17th, 2016. Parents, Benjamin and Rochelle Earnest; brothers, Shawn Nicholson, Ryan Harvey, and Adam Harvey; paternal grandparents, David and Sonya Earnest; paternal great-grandparents, Buck and Mary Clements; maternal grandparents, Terri Frerichs (Richard) and Lynn Richter, Sr. (Dorothy); maternal great-grandfather, George Richter; and paternal great-grandmother, Audrey Earnest. A memorial service...

Francisco Javier Briceno

Francisco Javier Briceno

Apr 17, 2016

Mr. Francisco Javier Briceno Harlem, GA. Mr. Francisco Briceno, 45, husband of Mrs. Cynthia Briceno, entered into rest on April 17th, 2016. Mr. Briceno, a native of La Morena, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, he relocated to Georgia in 1996. He worked as a general labor contractor with Augusta Erosion Control, Inc. He was a loving and devoted husband and father....

Cassandra Hill

Cassandra Hill

Apr 16, 2016

Miss Cassandra Hill Evans, Ga., Miss. Cassandra Hill went to our Heavenly Home on April 16, 2016. Cassandra was the daughter of Rev. Roy and Elizabeth Norman and Timothy Hill, Jr. She was born in Orlando, Florida and was a member of Philadelphia Community Church and a graduate of Grovetown High School. Funeral services will be held at Whole Life...

Melba Black Page

Melba Black Page

Apr 13, 2016

Mrs. Melba Black Page Augusta, GA. Entered into rest April 13, 2016 after a short illness. Born in Augusta, December 6, 1946. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Page; parents, Clara Gay and Wyman “Bo” Black; and brothers Robert “Bubba” Black and Lindsay Black. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (John) McBurney; granddaughters, Maggie and...

Thomas Edward Steel

Thomas Edward Steel

Apr 9, 2016

Thomas, born on July 6, 1963 to Thomas Edward and Mardee Gaynor (Packard) Steel in Detroit, MI. His happiest moments were of his childhood with his older sister, Elizabeth, his younger sister, Sandra, and his family and many friends. He attdended Franklin High School, graduating in 1981. He enjoyed music, golf, baseball, football, camping, and traveling. He worked in the...

Barry Lynn Shores

Barry Lynn Shores

Apr 8, 2016

Barry Lynn Shores, 63, entered into rest on Friday, April 8th, 2016. A memorial gathering with Military Honors will be held at McNeill Funeral Home on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from2:00 - 4:00 p.m., with Reverend JaredBeam officiating.

William Allen Gould

William Allen Gould

Apr 8, 2016

William “Allen” Gould, 50, of Augusta, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016, at his residence with his loving family surrounding him. Allen was born August 20, 1965, in Augusta, to the late James and Inza Maree Hayman Gould.He was a faithful member of the Sanctuary Church where he sang in the choir for many years.He worked for Sonoco as a...

Hollie Marie Hillman

Hollie Marie Hillman

Apr 7, 2016

Miss. Hollie Marie Hillman Martinez, GA. Miss Hollie Hillman, 13, entered into rest on April 7th, 2016. Hollie was a very happy young lady who loved to laugh and touched many people during her short life. She leaves behind her; mother, Ms. Linda Hillman (Oliver Jenkins, Jr.); sisters Hannah M. Hillman and twin sister Haillie M. Hillman; grandmother, Helen Hillman;...

Nicholas Francis Latargia, Jr.

Nicholas Francis Latargia, Jr.

Apr 4, 2016

Mr. Nicholas F. Latargia, Jr. Funeral Director/Embalmer Augusta, Ga., Mr. Nicholas F. Latargia, Jr., entered into rest April 4, 2016 at his residence. Nicholas is the son of Mr. Nicholas F. Latargia, Sr. and the late Eleanor Gay Latargia. Nicholas was born in Augusta, Ga., where he worked for several of the funeral homes. Graveside services will be held Thursday...

Jacob Clyde Cooter

Jacob Clyde Cooter

Mar 31, 2016

Grovetown, GA. Mr. Jacob Clyde Cooter ran into the arms of our Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ, on March 31st, 2016. He fought and never gave up after being diagnosed with lung cancer in August of 2015. Mr. Cooter was born in Moshime, TN in 1936 and grew up in Bulls Gap, TN. He was retired from the United States...

Evelyn Mattie Buchanan

Evelyn Mattie Buchanan

Mar 23, 2016

Mrs. Evelyn Mattie Buchanan Evans, GA. Mrs. Evelyn Mattie Buchanan, 97, wife of the late William Albert Buchanan, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Mrs. Buchanan was a native of New Mexico, but spent the last ten years in Evans. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a faithful member of First Baptist of...

Joseph James Burroughs

Joseph James Burroughs

Mar 22, 2016

Mr. Joseph J. Burroughs Grovetown, Ga., Mr. Joseph J. Burroughs, 76 went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on March 22, 2016. A memorial service will be held April 2, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Grove First Baptist Church followed by a visitation with his family. Memorial may be made to the Church Building Fund 108...

Barbara Jean Mccreary

Barbara Jean Mccreary

Mar 19, 2016

Mrs. Barbara Jean McCreary Augusta, GA. Mrs. Barbara Jean McCreary, 74, wife of the late Jimmy Garfield McCreary, entered into rest on Saturday, March 19th, 2016. She was a native of Augusta, where she spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a faithful Jehovah’s Witness and attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Augusta East...

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