Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Syble Hufham
Dec 25, 2025
Entered into rest Thursday, December 25, 2025, in Inverness, FL, Mrs. Syble Graves Hufham, 102, wife of the late Louis D. Howard and later David B. Hufham.
Syble was born in Rome, GA and raised in Augusta, GA. She worked for the draft board during WWII and then administrative work for the insurance business. She was a member of Fleming Baptist...
William S Lanier, Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his residence, Mr. William S. Lanier, Jr., 86, loving husband of the late Susan Lillard Lanier.
William was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a 1956 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and a star football player nicknamed "Golden Toe" for his excellent punting and...
Roy "Jimmy" Hubbard
Feb 4, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 4, 1952, Roy “Jimmy” Hubbard, 73, loving husband of Faye Orander Hubbard.
A native of Augusta, Jimmy was an avid hunter, fisherman, and camper. He proudly served his country as a bomb loader in the U.S. Air Force from 1972-1975, and later, he worked as a metrologist at the Savannah River Site....
Elizabeth "Libby" Goss
Feb 4, 2026
Elizabeth "Libby" Goss, beloved wife of William "Miller" Goss, entered into rest on February 4, 2026.
A full obituary is to follow.
Lois Jeanne Lindsey
Feb 3, 2026
Lois Jeanne Lindsey, wife of the late Rev. Lucien Dale Lindsey, entered into eternal rest with her blessed Savior Jesus, and her beloved husband Lucien on February 3, 2026. Born on March 7, 1938 in Oklahoma, Jeanne was the daughter of the late Howard Wilson Savage and the late Muriel Helen Savage of Oak Ridge, TN. Her early childhood was...
Sondra Weaver Gillespie
Feb 3, 2026
Dawsonville, GA – Sondra Weaver Gillespie, wife of the late Rev. Robert C. Gillespie, mother of John and Adam Gillespie, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Sondra was a native of Michigan but had spent much of her adult life in Georgia. She was a faithful and devoted spouse while her husband served in several churches within the North Georgia...
Robert E. Thompson, Sr.
Jan 29, 2026
Augusta, GA – Robert “Bobby” Earl Thompson, Sr., 86, the loving and faithful husband of 60 years to the late Shirley Ann Thompson was received into eternal rest by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Robert was born in Augusta, GA on July 14, 1939 to the late Malcolm and Jennie Thompson.
He was a member of...
Jan T. Cox
Jan 29, 2026
Jan Therese Cox, wife of the late Dr. Frederick E. Cox, entered into rest at home on January 29, 2026.
Born in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, Jan was the daughter of the late Wynford Arsene Pare´ and Mrs. Mary David Pare´. Raised in Brockton, Massachusetts she moved with family to Connecticut, living in New London, Waterford, and Old Saybrook. She attended Seton...
James David Autry
Jan 28, 2026
Musician, husband, son, father, grandfather, friend, and Social Worker James David Autry, 77, of Augusta, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, after a long and courageous battle with a prolonged illness.
He was born January 6, 1949, in Havre de Grace, MD, a son of the late Velmon Autry and Ellen Autry. For over 30 years, Jim served the...
Richard John Dermody, Jr.
Jan 28, 2026
Evans, GA – Richard John Dermody Jr. (Dick) entered into rest on January 28, 2026 surrounded by his family and caregiver, after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 76. Dick was the loving husband of Candice Cohick Dermody for over 50 years.
Born on September 5, 1949, Dick was the eldest son of Richard and Lorraine...
Pat Walton
Jan 28, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Pat Walton, 77, wife of Skip Walton.
Pat was the heart and steady backbone of her family. She showed her love through cooking and baking, sharing what she made with family and friends, and making sure everyone felt cared for. Above all else, Pat loved her husband, Skip. He was...
Marian Villella Barrett
Jan 27, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Mrs. Marian Villella Barrett, loving wife of 56 years to Jack Barrett. She is survived by her son: William J. “Billy” Owens (Mary Ann). A graveside service will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11 o’clock at Westover Memorial Park. Family will receive friends following the graveside service.
Marian...
Barbara Mills Kuhlke
Jan 27, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Mills Kuhlke, 81, wife of the late Dessey Landrum Kuhlke, entered into rest peacefully at home on January 27, 2026.
Barbara was born in Atlanta, GA and was the daughter of the late Mr. G Robert Mills, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Mae Wells Mills. She attended Druid Hills High School and afterwards moved to Augusta, GA where she met...
Annette Marie Holliday
Jan 26, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, January 26, 2026, Annette Marie Holliday, 60, loving wife of Brian Arthur Holliday.
Annette enjoyed fishing, camping, and visiting Buc-ee’s, and her hobbies included cooking, crafting, and collecting clocks. She was a fan of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the Grinch. Above all else, family was everything to Annette. She had a deeply loving...
William "Bill" F. Drennan
Jan 26, 2026
Make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to Christ.
William Francis “Bill” Drennan- devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandpa, and loving friend to many- was born into his eternal life on January 26th, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Bill was born on August 6th, 1958, the first of six children born to Bill (Sr.) and Helen Drennan, who raised their family...
Linda Leckie Lorick
Jan 25, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 25, 2026, Linda Lorick, 82.
Linda passed away peacefully at her home after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Robert Powell Leckie and Mary Rodgers Hamilton. Linda grew up in Blackshear, Georgia with her older brother and two younger sisters. After graduating from Blackshear High School, she moved...
Muriel A. Pollock
Jan 25, 2026
Augusta, GA – Muriel A. Pollock, 90, met her Lord and Savior face to face on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Muriel was born in Riverside, CA, and was a resident of the CSRA since the 1970’s. Muriel faithfully served the Lord her entire adult life as a Church member, Sunday School teacher, Women’s Ministry speaker and camp counselor.
Muriel was a Mother,...
Emery Thomas Woody
Jan 24, 2026
Emery Thomas Woody, age 22, of Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest on January 24, 2026.
Born on October 31, 2003, Emery spent his early years in Alabama and Michigan before making Augusta his home, where he lived the majority of his life. He was a graduate of Lakeside High School and was just one class away from completing his degree in...
Walter Robert Hixon, Sr.
Jan 23, 2026
It is with bittersweet emotions that we announce the passing of Walter Robert Hixon, Sr. on January 23, 2026 at the age of 100 years. Sadness in the loss of someone who was loved dearly and will be missed, but happiness in knowing that he is with his “Good, Good Lord” and, once again, with his “Miss” Charlotte Ann.
Known to many...
James Gordon Cordell
Jan 21, 2026
Entered into rest Wednesday, January 21, 2026, James G. Cordell, 95, loving husband of Jane H. Cordell deceased. Mr. Cordell was born in Evanston, Il, lived in Glenview, IL, Wilmette, IL, Atlanta, Ga, and Augusta, Ga. Family members include sons: Charles H. Cordell, Arthur J. Cordell (Kate); daughters: Susan M. Cordell, Elizabeth C. Pukala (Wayne), Nancy C. Dowling (Ed) deceased,...


