Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Elizabeth Bailey Blanchard
Jul 7, 2025
Evans, GA – Elizabeth Williamson Bailey Blanchard was born on October 30, 1927, and died on July 7, 2025.
She was predeceased by her first husband Paul B. Bailey, her husband in later years Russell A. Blanchard, and her sister Alice Williamson Kinahan. She is survived by her children: Helen Bailey Fortson (Robert) of Atlanta and P. Baxter Bailey (Lynn) of...
Barbara "Bobbie" Hamilton Jenkins
Oct 3, 2025
Barbara "Bobbie" Hamilton Jenkins, 81, wife of the late Warren “Wink” Frank Jenkins, Jr., entered into rest on Friday, October 3, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her family.
A native and lifelong resident of Augusta, Bobbie was the daughter of the late Emma Ilderton and Hugh Lamar Hamilton, Sr., who was known for being elected the city’s youngest mayor. She worked in...
Richard Murphy
Oct 1, 2025
Augusta, GA – Rich Murphy, devoted husband to Allison Leonard Murphy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after facing a long and courageous battle with heart disease.
Rich lived life with a deep love for his family. He had a passion for cars, music, fine watches, and cherished every moment spent traveling to Folly Beach with “his girls.”
He is...
Col. (Ret.) Robert Henri LaFrance, PhD
Sep 29, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, September 29, 2025, Col. Robert H. LaFrance, 81, husband of Jan LaFrance.
Bob LaFrance served over 23 years in the US Army with two tours of duty in Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star and a notable Citation from the Vietnamese government for his coordination and actions related to the mutual assistance...
Sara Gordon Bryan Williams
Sep 28, 2025
Sara Gordon Bryan Williams
“Sally”
March 6, 1939 - September 28, 2025
Sally Williams passed away September 28, 2025, at age 86. Sally was born March 6, 1939, to James Edward Bryan, junior and Sarah Gordon Bryan in Conway, South Carolina. She was raised in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, graduated from Myrtle Beach High School and attended the University of South Carolina where...
Col. (Ret.) Quin Herlik
Sep 28, 2025
COL (Ret) Querin “Quin” E. Herlik, Entered into rest Sunday, September 28, 2025, husband of Mrs. Patricia Herlik. COL Herlik was born in 1932 in Green Bay, Wisconsin and received his Bachelor Degree in Economics from St. Norbert College in 1955 and Masters Degree in Business Management from Central Michigan University. He was an outstanding athlete who captained his High...
William "Donald" McCarty
Sep 27, 2025
William McDonald “Donald” McCarty peacefully passed on September 27, 2025.
Donald was born January 15, 1948 to Dorothy Gore McCarty and William McDonald McCarty in Augusta Georgia. Donald was a lifelong resident of Richmond County.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked many years at the Nutrasweet Company and then ran a successful business, AAA Hauling, where he...
Christopher Lee Martin
Sep 25, 2025
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 25, 2025, Christopher Lee Martin, 69, husband of Lisa Martin.
Chris was kind with a great sense of humor and will be greatly missed by those who knew him. He was a lover of all animals and adopted many of them. Chris loved the outdoors, hiking and travelling. He also enjoyed just...
Myrtle Louise Warren
Sep 23, 2025
Myrtle Louise Warren, 89 years young, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Myrtle was originally raised in Derby, NC until moving to Augusta in 1964 where she was a resident for 30 years before moving to Martinez, Georgia. She was a loving mother and wife. Myrtle had a 31-year career at Gracewood State Hospital which she loved. She was...
Andrew John Hutchins
Sep 23, 2025
Andrew John Hutchins of Martinez, GA passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. Andrew was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts. After graduating high school in Middlebury, Vermont he enlisted in the US Army, retiring in 1988. During his military travels he met his wife, Okcha and they were married for 50 years.
Andrew was an avid gardener. His days were spent in...
G Bryan Simkins
Sep 22, 2025
Augusta, GA - George Bryan Simkins, 89, husband of Sally Lofton Simkins, entered into rest at his home in Augusta in the early morning of Monday, September 22, 2025. Born in 1936 to Sarah Bryan Simkins and Leroy Hampton Simkins of Beech Island, S.C., Bryan began his elementary education at Downer Institute in Beech Island and was a 1954 graduate...
Joseph "Joey" "Bam" Nevils
Sep 21, 2025
Augusta, GA – Joseph Ronald Nevils, Sr., affectionately known as “Joey” or “Bam,” 48, entered into rest on September 21, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, September 26, 2025, in the chapel of Thomas Poteet and Son with Rev. Taylor Tom officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 8:30 PM. A livestream...
Lillian Isler Smith
Sep 21, 2025
Mrs. Lillian Isler Smith, 97, beloved wife of the late Frederick H. Smith, entered into rest on September 21, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in the chapel of Thomas Poteet and Son with the Rev. Phillip A. Winsett officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Ruby Wetmore
Sep 21, 2025
Ruby Elisha Wetmore, 97, loving wife of the late Kenneth Wetmore, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Ruby was born in Honea Path, South Carolina to the late Joseph and Eva McClellan. She worked at King Mill and retired from Dymo. She was a member of New Life Church. She enjoyed...
Charles Rainsford Marks, Sr.
Sep 20, 2025
Augusta, GA - Charles Rainsford Marks passed away peacefully, the morning of September 20, 2025. He was born in Augusta on February 9, 1944, the son of the late Henry Mortimer Marks, Jr. and Virginia Clark Marks. He is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Sapp Marks, son, Henry Eve Marks and granddaughter, Celia Eve Marks. He was preceded in...
Donna Jean Bennett
Sep 20, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Donna Jean Bennett, 82, loving wife of the late Henry Bennett.
Donna retired from International Paper. In her retirement, she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church.
Family members include her son: Eric Bennett, Sr. (Jacquelyn); stepson: Richard Bennett; stepdaughter:...
Jimmy McDaniel
Sep 20, 2025
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Jimmy Milton McDaniel, 74, loving husband of 52 years to Tillie McDaniel.
Jimmy was a native of Augusta, GA and retired from DSM Chemical as a supervisor after 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist...
Lana Rahn
Sep 19, 2025
Evans, GA - Lana Joyce Rahn, 74, beloved wife of Dr. Daniel Wallace Rahn, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Friday, September 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 16, 1951, in East Stroudsburg, PA, Lana was the only child of Freda Siptroth Joyce and Thomas Richard Joyce. She graduated from Stroudsburg High School in 1968, earned...
Michael Kelly McGinnis
Sep 19, 2025
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, September 19, 2025, Michael McGinnis, 75, husband of Judy McGinnis.
Michael never met a stranger. He loved his family, he enjoyed playing cards, eating out, traveling. Michael was in the U.S. Navy. He also was a volunteer firefighter in West Alexandria, OH for over 15 years. Michael was a member of the King...
Regina Sharon Kelly
Sep 18, 2025
Ms. Regina Sharon Kelly, 51, entered into rest on September 18, 2025.
Sharon is survived by her mother, Linda Welch Thorp; and her siblings, Chester Eugene "Gene" Kelly, Jr., Eleanor Marie Sams, Rebecca Ann Kelly and Tabatha Nicole Kershaw. She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Eugene Kelly, Sr.
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
