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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas

Joyce Banks Perkins

Joyce Banks Perkins

Mar 26, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Mrs. Joyce Banks Perkins, 94, loving wife of 75 years to Mr. George E. Perkins, Sr.

 

Joyce was a native of Augusta, Georgia. She trained at Barrett’s School of Nursing and was a registered nurse for many years. Joyce loved taking care of others, her last place of employment was...

Theron "Butch" Batzel

Theron "Butch" Batzel

Mar 26, 2024

Theron “Butch” Desmann Batzel of Evans, GA, formerly Stone Mountain, GA and Geneseo, NY, laid down his tools on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 91. He was the loving husband of Dorothy “Dottie” Templeton Howell Batzel.



As a corporal in the United States Army, he served in the Korean War. Butch was a 32nd degree Mason with the...

Hilda Neal Withers

Hilda Neal Withers

Mar 26, 2024

Hilda Neal Withers, age 83, of Augusta, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.   

 

Hilda was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Augusta, GA.  She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Hilda served as Food Service...

Nancy Poole Stark

Nancy Poole Stark

Mar 25, 2024

Nancy Poole Stark, 85, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. She was a life-long resident of Augusta.Nancy loved the Lord and loved people. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband Edgar Lee Stark, father Harvey Jordan Poole, mother Lucille Poole, and brothers Harvey Lee, Sammy, and Charles...

Kathryn McKie

Kathryn McKie

Mar 25, 2024

Kathryn McKie 

 

Evans, GA - On Monday, March 25, 2024, Kathryn J. McKie passed away peacefully at the age of 102.  She was born in Augusta, GA and spent most of her life there. 

 

A service for Kathryn will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Greg Porterfield officiating. Interment...

Noah Detchemendy

Noah Detchemendy

Mar 24, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, March 24, 2024, Mr. Noah Detchemendy, 39, loving son of Gloria Tavares Detchemendy and the late Mark Detchemendy.

 

Noah loved his family and the Lord with all his heart. He was loving, sweet, generous, and so smart.  He could replace a fixture or build a house. It didn’t matter the task, if you...

Travis Claude Gibson

Travis Claude Gibson

Mar 24, 2024

"Unfurl thy sails and let God steer you where He will"- Venerable St. Bede

 

Travis Gibson, 47, of Evans, died peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, after a long crusade of health complications following a double lung transplant six years ago. 

 

He and his twin brother, Andrew, were born in 1977 to Robert and Janet Gibson. The twin boys grew up with...

Dr. Brian S. Slutzky

Dr. Brian S. Slutzky

Mar 22, 2024



 

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 22, 2024, Dr. Brian Stephen Slutzky, 64, loving husband of Regina L. Slutzky. 

 

Dr. Slutzky was a neuro-psychologist for over 30 years practicing in South Florida, and for the last 10 years of his career at the Augusta Medical Prison. Brian had many passions, including a love for books, learning, and was...

Thomas B. Calloway

Thomas B. Calloway

Mar 22, 2024

Thomas Bond CallowayThomas Bond Calloway, 90, passed away on March 22, 2024, in Evans, Georgia. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Thomas served as a U.S. Army First Lieutenant and later worked for DuPont in chemical sales until his retirement at age 58.He is survived by his children: daughter Lynn Calloway Ray (spouse Steven Russell Ray) of Porterville, California; son...

William L. Maxwell

William L. Maxwell

Mar 22, 2024

SFC William Maxwell, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Augusta, GA – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of SFC William Lester Maxwell, U.S. Army (Ret.). He departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2024. Bill was born on January 10, 1933 to the late William and Clora Maxwell in North West  Missouri.  

Bill served in the U.S. Army for...

Colonel Sam Shannon, Jr. (Ret.)

Colonel Sam Shannon, Jr. (Ret.)

Mar 22, 2024

 

Colonel Sam Shannon, Jr. (Ret.)

 

Augusta, GA – Sam Shannon was born the middle child of nine (9) to Sam Shannon, Sr. and Roberta Shannon in Palmetto, Florida. He attended Manatee High School, graduating in 1955. He then attended Florida A&M University (FAMU), graduating with a degree in Pharmacy. While at FAMU, Sam was a cadet in the Army ROTC program; following...

Dolores Faglier

Dolores Faglier

Mar 20, 2024

Martinez, GA. - Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Mrs. Dolores L. Faglier, wife of the late Jim Faglier.  Surviving family members include her daughters: Celina LaChance of Martinez and Teresa LaChance of Albuquerque, NM and her granddaughter, Rio Keates and husband Ryan-John Keates of Davenport, FL.  She is also survived by her siblings Beatriz Melendrez, Frances Gallegos...

Jimmy Lee Hathcox

Jimmy Lee Hathcox

Mar 20, 2024

Jimmy Lee Hathcox entered into his final rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home in Augusta, GA, surrounded by his family. Jimmy bravely fought Parkinson’s for 41 years. He was 70 years young.  He was born on July 31, 1953, in Aiken, SC to Troy Lee and Annie Maude Hathcox and moved to Augusta, GA shortly after. After...

Susan W. Hardwick

Susan W. Hardwick

Mar 19, 2024

Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Susan Wylds Hardwick, 83, loving wife and mother.

 

A lifelong resident of Augusta, Susan attended schools in Richmond County, graduating from the Academy of Richmond County. She attended Augusta College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia.

 

A lifelong learner, Susan knew at an early age that she wanted...

Jay W. Sharpton , Jr.

Jay W. Sharpton , Jr.

Mar 19, 2024

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Mr. Jay W. Sharpton, Jr., 90, loving husband of 67 years to the late Clara Newby Sharpton.

 

Jay was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Academy of Richmond County. He retired after a career in sales with RJ Reynolds. After retirement he enjoyed camping,...

Nathaniel S. Dye, Sr.

Nathaniel S. Dye, Sr.

Mar 19, 2024

Nathaniel Slaughter Dye, Sr, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Nat was born on June 10, 1937 to Frank Wayne and Nell Slaughter Dye of Blythe, Georgia. He grew up knowing the benefits of rural life, enduring the rigors of work on the the family farm, and attending Blythe Methodist Church.After elementary school in Blythe, Nat attended...

John M. Hinnant, Sr.

John M. Hinnant, Sr.

Mar 18, 2024

Augusta, GA – John Michael Hinnant, Sr. entered into rest unexpectedly at AUMC/Wellstar on the evening of Monday, March 18, 2024 from an acute, devastating illness. John, aged 69, was a loving husband of 39 years to Loretta J. Hinnant.

 

John was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1973.  By trade, John...

Linda "Faye" Glass (Williams)

Linda "Faye" Glass (Williams)

Mar 18, 2024

Linda Faye Glass (Williams), 72, entered into rest Monday, March 18, 2024. 

 

Linda “Faye” Glass (Williams) was born in Cleveland, Mississippi to Samuel and Ester Lee Williams on November 1, 1951.  Her family later moved to Chicago Heights, Illinois where she was raised and graduated from Bloom Township High School.  She was an awesome anointed singer and lead songs and solos...

Joseph P. Beilman

Joseph P. Beilman

Mar 17, 2024

Joseph P. Beilman (BIG DAWG) 65 years, entered into rest on March 17, 2024. Joe’s life was marked by struggles with adversity, most recently with MDS/AML. His challenges started early in his life, each one weakening his body but not his spirit. His greatest challenge was being “disabled”. Originally from Jermyn, Pennsylvania, he relocated to Augusta, Georgia to make a...

Randolph Payne

Randolph Payne

Mar 17, 2024



Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, March 17, 2024, Mr. Ferrell Randolph Payne, 79, loving husband of Gail Cox Payne. 

 

Randolph was born in Ft. Gordon, GA. to the late Ferrell and Kathryn Payne. He was a plumber with the Local Union 150. You could always find him with a smile on his face and he loved his family...

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