Obituaries

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

Clyde Lanier Knox, Sr.

Clyde Lanier Knox, Sr.

Jun 2, 2026

Clyde Lanier Knox, Sr. was born October 25, 1945 in Appling, Georgia. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Lindsay “Bo” Knox and Mary Elna Morris Knox, and his sister Betty Knox Kent, all of Appling.

Clyde is survived by his wife...

Dorothy Ann Haigh Cishek

Dorothy Ann Haigh Cishek

May 31, 2026

Dorothy Ann Haigh Cishek, 86, beloved wife of the late Robert A. Cishek, entered into rest on May 31, 2026.

A full obituary to follow.

Janet Mulherin Gibson

Janet Mulherin Gibson

May 29, 2026

Janet Mulherin Gibson, RN, age 78 of Evans, GA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 29, after an extended illness.

Janet's parents were Dr. Joseph L. Mulherin and Mary Alice Key Mulherin. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Alice King (Tom), and her son, Travis C. Gibson (Emily). Janet is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob)...

Darrell O. Kaminer

Darrell O. Kaminer

May 29, 2026

Darrell O. Kaminer, 79, of Grovetown, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A lifelong resident of the Central Savannah River Area, Darrell lived a life defined by service, hard work, devotion to family, and a genuine appreciation for the simple joys of life.

Born in Augusta, Georgia on May 21, 1947,...

Jeffrey Carl Shurtleff, Sr., Esq.

Jeffrey Carl Shurtleff, Sr., Esq.

May 29, 2026

Jeffrey Carl Shurtleff, Sr., Esq.,  82, beloved husband of Judy Croft Shurtleff, entered into rest on May 29, 2026.

A full obituary to follow.

Clara Catherine Smith

Clara Catherine Smith

May 28, 2026



Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Clara Catherine Alford Smith, 78.

A native of Augusta, GA, Cathy graduated from The Academy of Richmond County (ARC) and continued her education at Augusta Business School. She was known by many as “Red” with her feisty and witty personality. To her six grandchildren, she was Mamo. Cathy was a...

Dr. Jane Irene Eubanks Baldridge

Dr. Jane Irene Eubanks Baldridge

May 28, 2026

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Dr. Jane Irene Eubanks Baldridge, 80.

Born on August 10, 1945, to James and Irene (Oldham) Eubanks, Jane was busy helping on the farm with her 3 sisters, Yvonne, Ann and Janis. Family life revolved around hard work and church. The best times were spent with all her cousins that...

Michael Eric "Mike" Crider

Michael Eric "Mike" Crider

May 28, 2026

Mr. Michael Eric “Mike” Crider, 65, husband of Melinda Crider, entered into rest on May 28, 2026.

Mike was a hardworking provider for his family. He was especially proud of being an electrician. Mike worked for Procter and Gamble and then NEC making friends along the way that became family. In his spare time, Mike loved to go fishing. Mike will...

Delphine Krist Mroczka

Delphine Krist Mroczka

May 28, 2026

Mrs. Delphine Krist Mroczka, 88, beloved wife of Henry “Hank” Mroczka, entered into rest on May 28, 2026.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 1, 2026 at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Father Mark Ross as celebrant. Inurnment to follow in the church’s columbarium.

Mrs. Mroczka was born in Jackson, Michigan to the...

Christopher Lynne Brannen

Christopher Lynne Brannen

May 27, 2026

Appling, GA – Chris Brannen, 35, died at the family home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Chris, or "Toph" to his family, was born and grew up in Augusta and, after earning his pharmacy doctorate from UGA in Athens, lived in Savannah and Atlanta. He enjoyed making art and reading philosophy and history, and he was a lifelong dog lover whose...

Martha Hickman Ostendorff

Martha Hickman Ostendorff

May 26, 2026

Martha Elaine Hickman Ostendorff, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was 82. Martha was born in Millen, Ga. on December 6, 1943 to the late Sidney Alexander Hickman and Alva Hillis Hickman. She is preceded in death by her sister Barbara Hickman Wilson; and her daughter Angela Scot Hixon.

She is survived by her son, David Alan Ostendorff,...

Myrna Elizabeth Harrell

Myrna Elizabeth Harrell

May 25, 2026

Evans, GA – Mrs. Myrna Elizabeth Harrell entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 25, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late James V. Harrell, with whom she shared a life rooted in love, faith, and devotion to family.

Myrna was a woman whose heart overflowed with kindness, compassion, and joy. A loving...

Dolores Ann Eckles

Dolores Ann Eckles

May 24, 2026

Dolores was born in Taylor, Texas on June 23,1943 to Joe and Elsie Zimmerhanzel.

Dolores was a high-spirited, fun loving, talented teacher of learning, an information communicator, and had a zest for life and liked to be seen and known! Dolores grew up in Circleville, TX and graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas with a...

Mary Louise "Tootsie" Walsh

Mary Louise "Tootsie" Walsh

May 20, 2026

Mary Louise “Tootsie” Bynum Walsh

Augusta, Georgia

Mary Louise “Tootsie” Bynum Walsh, 79, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Marshall Pines Assisted Living in Evans, GA.

She was born on May 24, 1946, in Chester, SC. Tootsie graduated from Chester High School in 1964. After graduation, she attended the cosmetology school at LaCarnes Beauty School in Rock Hill, SC. For...

Robert C. Rush

Robert C. Rush

May 19, 2026

Augusta, GA – Robert Christopher Rush, 49, entered into rest Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Chris was a lifelong resident of Augusta and graduated from Westside High School. He had a love for music and was an avid GA football fan. He loved his family and friends and had a special bond with his aunts: Mary Mock, Peggy Carter, Carol Farr; and...

Thuy “Sandy” Huong Tran

Thuy “Sandy” Huong Tran

May 19, 2026

North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Thuy “Sandy” Huong Tran, 65.

A gifted artist, poet, storyteller and pianist, Sandy lived a life shaped by creativity, language, and culture. Fluent in English, French, and Russian, she shared her love of language as an English teacher before later becoming a devoted small business owner for many years.

In...

Emily Ruth Partain

Emily Ruth Partain

May 18, 2026

Entered into rest on Monday, May 18, 2026, surviving family members include her mother Cathy R. Partain, her aunts, Diane R. Kreisberg (Robert), Amy R. Moss (Morris), Mary R. Bates and Leanne Partain and many other loved family members. 

Emily was predeceased by her father Robert W. Partain, her grandparents Hazel Williamson, Wayne Rhodes, Ruth Partain, Robert W. Partain, Jr., her...

Mary Ann Marge Marriott

Mary Ann Marge Marriott

May 18, 2026

Mary Ann Marge Marriott, age 71, of Augusta, Georgia, died on May 18, 2026 at her home, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Mary Ann was married to her devoted husband, Eric Marriott, for 52 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Gabriel Salvatore “Tony” Marge, her mother Emma Caroline Sharp Marge, and her brother Wayne Anthony Marge. She...

Robert Leo Wood

Robert Leo Wood

May 17, 2026

Augusta, GA – Robert Leo Wood passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in the comfort of family.

Robert was born in Rockford, Michigan, to Ralph Virgil Wood and Alvera Smith Wood, and was lovingly raised by Ruth Summers in Syracuse, Indiana. He was a lifelong learner whose academic accomplishments reflected both his intellect and determination. He earned...

Philip Lee Ames

Philip Lee Ames

May 17, 2026

Philip Lee Ames, 79, passed away May 17, 2026.

Phil was born in Jacksonville, Illinois on October 21, 1946 to Philip and Eleanor Ames. His father was in the Army, and they lived in numerous places, including Japan, Turkey, and Bad Tolz, Germany where he enjoyed scouting in the Alps and playing baseball. While in high school, his family moved to...