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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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Donna June Matney North
Nov 13, 2015
Augusta, GA. Donna June Matney North, age 53, of Augusta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 13, 2015. She was born March 18, 1962, in Long Island, N.Y. to Clide and Mary Justus Matney of Augusta. She was a teacher for 25 years in the Richmond Co. School System having worked at Hephzibah Middle School...
Terry Wayne Glisson
Nov 12, 2015
Mr. Terry Wayne Glisson Hephzibah, GA. Mr. Terry Wayne Glisson, 53, husband of Mrs. KarolaGlisson, entered into rest Thursday, November 12, 2015. Mr. Glisson was a United States Army Veteran, and worked as a Senior Tech Trainer for General Dynamics. In addition to his wife, Mr. Glisson is survived by his son, Daniel Johnson (Heather); daughters, NatschaDailey (Jeremy Moles) and...
Miguel A. Alvarez Paris
Nov 11, 2015
Hephzibah, GA. Miguel Angel Alvarez Paris, age 82, of Hephzibah, passed away November 11, 2015 at GRU Medical Center. He was born March 20, 1933, in Santurce, Puerto Rico.He served in the U. S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carmen Luz Velez Hidalgo Alvarez Paris; children, Carmen N. Alvarez, Zoraida Alvarez, Marilyn Alvarez, Elizabeth Alvarez,...
Paul C. Rickerson
Nov 11, 2015
Mr. Paul C. Rickerson Lincolnton, GA. Mr. Paul C. Rickerson, 59, entered into rest Wednesday November 11, 2015. Mr. Rickerson leaves behind his devoted wife of thirty-nine years, Mrs. Wanda F. Rickerson. He is predeceased by his parents, Mr. Eddie Rickerson and Mrs. Bessie Lee Jones Rickerson, and his brothers, Clarence and Charles Rickerson. In addition to his wife, Mr....
Melinda Bradshaw James
Nov 11, 2015
Augusta, GA. Melinda Bradshaw James, age 57, of Augusta, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at her residence with her loving family surrounding her. Survivors include her husband, George James; children, Shakirrah (Yhacton) Tolbert of Augusta, Pia Bradshaw of Augusta, Dionne Rogers of Newark, N.J. and Alnisa Rogers of Newark, N. J. Going Home services will be Wednesday, November 18,...
Phyllis Waneta Cline
Nov 3, 2015
Hephzibah, GA. Phyllis Waneta Cline, age 71, of Hephzibah, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at her residence with her family surrounding her. She was born March 15, 1944 in East Liverpool, OH., to the late Bruce Wayne and Bessie L. Blosser West.She was a member of Miracle Baptist Church and retired from Gracewood State Hospital after 18 years of...
James Calvin Stapleton
Nov 3, 2015
Mr. James Calvin Stapleton Retired U.S. Army Augusta, Ga., entered into rest November 3, 2015.Mr. James C. Stapleton, husband of Margie LeeStapleton. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 12:00 till 2:00 p.m. at McNeill Funeral Home. Born 02/28/1930 in Pennington Gap, Va. He moved to Augusta in 1963. Mr. Stapleton was a retired U.S. Army...
Robert M. Dixon
Nov 1, 2015
Augusta, GA. Robert M. Dixon, age 71, of Augusta, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015, at GRU Medical Center. He was born January 1, 1944, to the late Thomas and Ida Barnes Dixon.He retired from the U.S. Army with over 24 years of faithful service.After he retired from the military, he began a part time job delivering luggage from the...
George Alton Lackey
Oct 31, 2015
Hephzibah, GA. George Alton Lackey, age 81, of Hephzibah, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. He was born July 15, 1934 in Whitmire, S.C., to the late John Avery and Levenia Abrams Lackey.George grew up in an orphanage in Macon, GA, with his 3 brothers. He was a graduate of Woodruff High School in South Carolina in 1954, He retired...
Jimmy Allen Lanier
Oct 26, 2015
Mr. Jimmy Allen Lanier Hephzibah, GA. Mr. Jimmy Allen Lanier, 68, husband of the late Denise Lanier, entered peacefully into rest, Monday, October 26, 2015. Mr. Lanier was a native of the Augusta area, where he worked as a mill worker. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lanier is predeceased by his sisters, Dessie Ray Scott and Connie Hilson. He...
Michelle Grace
Oct 26, 2015
Miss. Michelle E. Grace Augusta, GA. Michelle E. Grace, entered into rest, October 26th, 2015. Miss Grace was a retired nurse and longtime resident of Augusta. She will be missed by her friends, who loved her dearly. McNeill Funeral Home 109 Shaw Street Martinez, Ga. 706.364.9122
Robert T. Brandon
Oct 26, 2015
Hephzibah, GA. Robert T. Brandon, Jr., age 67, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born August 20, 1948, in Augusta, GA., to the late Robert T. and Ollie Mae Godman Brandon, Sr. He retired as a Maintenance Supervisor at the Augusta Regional Airport.He was a member of the Shade Tree A’s Model “A” Club...
Steve Norris Sturm
Oct 23, 2015
Mr. Steve Norris Sturm Evans, GA. Mr. Steve Norris Sturm, 67, husband of Mrs. Kaye Thompson Sturm, entered into rest Friday, October 23, 2015. Mr. Sturm, a native of Huntington, WV, spent the last several years of his life in Evans, GA. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and a dedicated husband and father. In addition to his wife, he...
Retha Adams Sears
Oct 21, 2015
Retha Adams Sears Retha Adams Sears, 72, of N. Augusta, SC died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at University Hospital. Born in Toccoa, GA to the late Thomas Cliff Adams and Sara Head Adams, she was the widow of the late George L. Sears. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George Sears, grandson James Wong and brothers...
Heather Corinne Cavender
Oct 21, 2015
Evans, GA. Heather Corinne Cavender, 27, of Evans, formerly of New Castle, Delaware, went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2015 after several years of medical difficulties.She was born October 11, 1988 in Voorhees, New Jersey. Heather will always be fondly remembered for her loving attitude, vivacious personality, kindness to others even in adversity, and her love...
Chester Morris Gibson
Oct 20, 2015
Chester Morris Gibson, 68, went home to be with his Lord, October 20, 2015. Mr. Gibson was born in Varnville, S. C. on November 10, 1946.He was the son of the late William Simmie Gibson and Inez Thames Gibson. Chester served his county in the Vietnam War, returning to work in the pulpwood industry.Later in life, he became self-employed and...
Ruth Bartlett
Oct 19, 2015
Ruth Bartlett, age 80, of Hephzibah, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015, at her residence with her family surrounding her. She was born April 18, 1935, in Warsaw, N.C. to the late Clarence W. and Lillie Belle Dunn Powell.She was a Teacher’s Aide at Gracewood Elementary School for many years and was a member of Miracle Baptist Church in Hephzibah....
John B. Armando
Oct 17, 2015
Augusta, GA. John B. Armando, age 83, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at University Hospital. John was born January 17, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York.He worked many years as an Electrical Engineer for Bechtel (S.R.S) and was an Air Force Veteran, member of the VFW Post 500 and member of Curtis Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,...
Karen B Taylor
Oct 15, 2015
Mrs. Karen B. Taylor Augusta, GA. Mrs. Karen B. Taylor, 71, wife of the late George Taylor, entered into rest Thursday, October 15th, 2015. Mrs. Taylor was a life-long resident of Augusta, where she worked in food service and attended Central Christian Church. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kayla Beth Stuckey. She...
Connie Michelle Brantley
Oct 14, 2015
Ms. Connie Michelle Brantley Augusta, GA. Ms. Connie Michelle Brantley, 65, entered into rest Wednesday, October 14th, 2015. Ms. Brantley spent the majority of her life in Augusta, GA, where she worked as a devoted homemaker and attended Whole Life Ministries. She leaves behind two sons, Brandy Lane Brantley and Scottie Lane Brantley; two daughters, Bridgette Denene Sheets and Tabatha...
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