Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Cynthia "Gayle" Hughes Beale
Jun 6, 2025
Cynthia “Gayle” Hughes Beale
October 25, 1948 – June 6, 2025
Cynthia “Gayle” Hughes Beale, 76, of Evan’s, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her deeply.
Born on October 25, 1948, in Wrens, Georgia, Gayle was a woman of great strength, unwavering faith, and a heart full of love. She spent her life working as a...
Gregory Scot Boulus, Jr.
Jun 4, 2025
Gregory Scot Boulus Jr entered into rest Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Gregory is survived by his loving parents, Clare and Greg, and his brothers Vaughan and Pierce.
Gregory was the cherished grandson of Salwa Boulus Bohler and Kerry Vaughan Poteet Walker. He leaves behind his many aunts and uncles who adored him dearly: Cazenove and Paul Boulus, Michelle and Gregory Parr, LaStarr...
AC Forgay
Jun 3, 2025
Augusta, GA – AC Forgay, 92, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Mr. Forgay was born January 18, 1933, in Sweetwater, TX to the late AC Forgay and Anna Bell Jordan. He lived a life marked by quiet strength, curiosity, and devotion to family. To his relatives and friends in Texas, he was known as “Sonny.” Upon graduating from...
Hugh "Bud" Conlon IV
Jun 3, 2025
Augusta, GA – Hugh (Bud) Conlon, born March 29, 1962 passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the age of 63 surrounded by his loving wife of 39 years, Sherrie Conlon and his loving family.
A native of Augusta, Georgia, Hugh Francis Conlon IV—known to all who loved him as “Bud”—lived a life defined by service,...
Clifford Henning
Jun 3, 2025
Augusta, GA – The Lord took Clifford Henning home on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, at the age of 74, loving husband of Judith Henning.
Clifford John Henning was born in New York on August 1, 1950. He studied at S.U.N.Y. and majored in English Literature. He met his wife in 1977 while attending a CSF Bible study. They settled in South...
Milburn Brent Sawyer
Jun 2, 2025
Milburn “Brent” Sawyer, 73, passed away at home on June 2, 2025, in the presence of his loving wife of 44 years, Joyce Boulware Sawyer. Born on June 11, 1951, Brent lived a life overflowing with faith, laughter, and unconditional love. After a determined 12-year battle with kidney cancer, he entered the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Brent...
Oscar Dorr Rhodes
Jun 2, 2025
Oscar D. Rhodes, Jr., 88 - beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend - passed away on June 2, 2025, at Burke Health after a short illness.
Oscar was born on October 1, 1936, in Hephzibah, Georgia to Oscar D. (Buster) Rhodes, Sr. and Carrie Bell (Hair) Rhodes. He grew up on a farm several miles south of town with...
Stephen "Steve" Wright
Jun 1, 2025
Stephen “Steve” T. Wright, 82, passed away peacefully with his loving wife and daughter by his side on June 1, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia.
Born on July 18, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama, Steve was the son of Dorothy Schilling Wright and Thomas B. Wright. He grew up with a strong sense of discipline and determination that would carry him through a...
Patricia Scoggins
Jun 1, 2025
Augusta, GA – Patricia Eubanks Scoggins, born February 3, 1952, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Preston, her children Preston Scoggins, Julie Scoggins Lynn, Thomas and Dawn Scoggins,...
Jayme L. Williams
May 31, 2025
Grovetown, GA – Jayme, loving wife to Phillip Randall Williams and mother to her two children, Megan Riley Williams and Christopher James Williams, entered into rest on May 31st, 2025.
Jayme Lynn Williams was born April 13th, 1979, in Branson, Missouri to Karen Witchey and Terry Mitchell. She absolutely adored her family; grandmother (her nan) Ruth Hodges and her husband Jim...
The Rev. Harold E. Bahlow
May 31, 2025
The Reverend Harold E. Bahlow, priest of the Diocese of East Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Evans, Georgia where he resided. He was 89 years old.
Father Bahlow was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He was educated at Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit and St. John’s Provincial Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. In 1961,...
Mary Lou Dean
May 29, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 29, 2025, Mary Lou, 95, wife of LTC John E. Dean (deceased.)
Born in Piqua, OH. along with her husband, Mary Lou worked for many years as a Bridal Consultant at J.B. White’s/Dillard’s Department Store, where she retired. She was very active in her community as an avid bowler, winning many trophies,...
Kenneth "Ken" Bruce Snell
May 28, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, Kenneth Bruce Snell, 67.
The son of Marguerite Y. Snell and William B. Snell, his memory is preserved by his daughter: Katelyn Elizabeth Snell Kevorkian (Zachary); and brother: Steven Eric Snell (Grace); and many extended family members, including his grandson to come.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 3,...
Jeffrey Dale Ballinger
May 28, 2025
Grovetown, GA – Jeffrey “Jeff” Dale Ballinger, 64, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Jeff was happily married to the love of his life, Tammy Ballinger, for 42 years.
Born in Cleveland, Tennessee, Jeff was the son of the late H.L. and Bargie Ballinger. Jeff was a devoted member of Abilene Baptist Church and a man of deep faith,...
Bengovan McNeace
May 27, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Bengovan George McNeace, 92.
Bengovan George McNeace was born January 16, 1933, in Augusta, GA, to her parents Arthur Buist George and Margaret Skelton George, and she was the youngest of their five children. She graduated from Tubman High School in 1950, where she was a standout athlete and named...
Dickson (Dick) Dunlap, M.D.
May 25, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 25, 2025, Dickson B. Dunlap, M.D., 91, loving husband of 46 years to Susan Driver Dunlap.
Dr. Dunlap, a retired endocrinologist and true Renaissance man, leaves a rich legacy of service, creativity, and compassion. A graduate of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and UNC Medical School, Dr. Dunlap served honorably in...
Jean McGowan
May 24, 2025
Jean Caldwell McGowan passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 24th at the age of 90. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Jean, known as GeGe, lived a life marked by love, humor, creativity and generosity of spirit. She had a rare gift of making everyone she encountered feel special.
Born April...
David Lause
May 24, 2025
Augusta, GA - Dave Lause died at home with family on May 24, 2025, from respiratory complications due to pneumonia that developed after a fall and broken ribs he sustained on May 5th while working on a wood-working project in his garage.
David B. Lause was born on Sept. 9, 1948, in Delphos, OH to Norval (Bunny) Lause and Pauline Schwinnen...
Paul "Bud" Nau
May 23, 2025
Paul peacefully passed on May 23, 2025, at his home in Evans, Georgia surrounded by family.
Paul proudly served in the US Air Force from May 1958 through February 1967. After he left the military, he worked in Thailand for a few years. He continued his work in communications working for Michigan Bell until 1991. Afterwards he worked part time with...
William Carl Groves
May 23, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 23, 2025, LTC William C. “Bill” Groves, U.S. Army (Ret.), 84, loving husband of Judy Whitworth Groves.
Bill faithfully served his country with distinction for over 20 years. A dedicated officer in the Transportation Corps, he held key assignments across Europe, at home, and during two combat tours in Vietnam, where he...