Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Linda Grover Stackpole
Dec 11, 2024
Entered into rest on Wednesday, 11th December 2024, Linda Stackpole, 77.
Linda Lee Stackpole was born in Lansdowne Pennsylvania on 4th December 1947 and was raised there by her parents Leon Rex Grover, Jr. and Dora Carrie Scheetz Grover along with Linda’s older brother Leon Rex Grover, III. Her father was in the Navy and the family moved to five more...
Dovie Penelope "Penny" Jackson
Dec 10, 2024
Dovie Penelope Jackson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2024, in Grovetown, Georgia. Born on October 9, 1948, in Athens, Georgia, Penny lived a life filled with love and compassion that touched the hearts of many.
As a retired nurse with an unwavering dedication to caring for others, Penny spent her career nurturing...
Samuel A. Testino
Dec 10, 2024
Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Samuel Anthony Testino, 81, husband of Dale Armstrong Testino.
Sam was born in Gainesville, Texas. He was an avid golfer and cherished spending time with his family. Sam was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son and brother.
Family members in addition to his wife: Dale, include his children: Tony Testino...
Bonnie Sue Jones
Dec 10, 2024
Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Bonnie Sue Jones, 77, loving wife of 59 years to William “Bill” Jones.
Bonnie was a native of Augusta, Georgia. She enjoyed spending time at home surrounded by her family. Bonnie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she will be deeply missed.
Family members in addition to her husband,...
Robert S. Vernoy
Dec 9, 2024
“To the world Bobby might have been one person but to his family he was our WORLD.”
Robert Scott Vernoy entered into rest on Monday, December 9, 2024. He was a loving and devoted husband of 55 years to Angela Stewart Vernoy, a proud devoted father to two beautiful daughters, Lauren Stewart (James) and Morgan Leigh Vernoy (Jason) and grandsons, Jacob...
Sharon Young
Dec 9, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, December 9, 2024, Mrs. Sharon Lee Fillingham Young, 68, loving wife of 44 years to the late Jerrold Alan Young.
Sharon was a native of upstate New York but has lived in Augusta for 46 years. She worked as a registered nurse in Psychiatry at University Hospital and then later at the VA...
James Lee Pruitt
Dec 9, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, December 9, 2024, James Lee Pruitt, 81, husband of the late Christine Pruitt.
James was born in Atlanta, GA. He served in the U.S. Army for over 20 years. After the military James retired from Wackenhut at Savannah River Site. In his free time James enjoyed wood working, building furniture and spending time...
Charlie A. Lovett, Sr.
Dec 7, 2024
Augusta, GA – Charlie Augustus Lovett, Sr, 88 years old, husband of Lanell Dill Lovett, entered into rest on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family and caregivers.
Born July 16, 1936 to the late James C. Lovett and Julia Ward Lovett, Charlie was one of five children and was the grandfather of the late Charlie...
Amon McCormack, Jr.
Dec 7, 2024
With hearts full of gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Amon McCormack Jr., a beloved patriot, devoted family man, and cherished friend, on December 7, 2024, at the age of 85. Amon's life was a testament to faith, service, and the enduring spirit of the American dream.
Born on December 6, 1939, in Augusta, Amon grew up...
Miriam "Helen" Dutton
Dec 6, 2024
Entered into rest on Friday, December 6, 2024, Mrs. Miriam “Helen” Dutton, 71, loving wife of the late Wilborn Dutton.
Helen was a member of Hephzibah Unity Fellowship and worked as a Wal-Mart associate for over a decade. She loved gardening her flowers, trips to the beach, and was an avid reader. Helen was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
Timothy P. Radcliff
Dec 5, 2024
Waynesboro, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, December 5, 2024, Timothy Pynes Radcliff, 62.
Tim was a faithful member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. He was a truck driver for many years at Bir Transport, where he was not only a valued employee but considered part of the work family. In his free time Tim enjoyed building and constructing things....
Clarence William "Matt" Masters
Dec 5, 2024
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, December 5, 2024, Mr. Clarence William “Matt” Masters, 84, husband of Rosa Liu Masters.
Clarence (Matt) was a faithful member at Grace United Methodist Church for over 20 years. As a young man, he attained the rank of Eagle Scout and was also invited into the honor camping organization known as the Tribe...
Lola Andrews
Dec 4, 2024
Augusta, GA – Lola Jo Andrews, 91, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Lola was born on September 26, 1933 in Lumberport, West Virginia to Noel Dudley Morris and Callie Irene Morris (Carter) and spent her early years in Del Rio, Texas. Her family moved to Indianapolis when she was a teenager. She met and married Richard Andrews in...
Eleanor (Ardy) Rankin
Dec 4, 2024
Eleanor Ardythe Elmerick Rankin of Augusta, GA passed peacefully into eternal life on 12/4/24 with her husband and family members by her bedside. She was 77.
Born in Canton, OH, Ardy graduated St. Mary’s school in Nauvoo, Illinois and studied nursing at St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Savannah, GA, graduating 1st in her class. Ardy’s RN career began in...
Rev. Ellis Avery Moore
Dec 4, 2024
Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Rev. Ellis Avery Moore, 81, loving husband of 55 years to Mrs. Betty Carter Moore,
Born on March 24, 1943, in Cobbtown, GA, to Luther and Mattie Moore, Ellis was one of 16 children. He was saved in January 1973 and surrendered to full-time ministry in 1974. He graduated from Mississippi College in...
Dykins "Sonny" McBurney, Jr.
Dec 4, 2024
Entered into rest on December 4, 2024, Mr. Dykins “Sonny” McBurney, Jr., loving husband of 54 years to Elizabeth D. McBurney. Other family members include his children: Cynthia Diane Ranck (Bob) of Georgia, Terry Victor McBurney (Jennifer) of Texas, Sheryl Leeker, Scott Leeker of Connecticut, and Lisa M. Childers (Buddy) of Augusta. Many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Sonny was predeceased by...
Eleanor Patrick
Dec 2, 2024
Entered into rest on Monday, December 2, 2024, Eleanor Weekley Patrick, 89, loving wife of 67 years to the late Felix A. Patrick, III.
Eleanor was a native of Columbus, GA.
Family members include her sons: Pat Patrick (Cathy), Mike Patrick (Terri) and Scott Patrick (Michael Daly); grandchildren: Josh Johnson (Tiffany), Matthew Patrick (Courtney), Forrest Patrick (Elise); great-grandchildren: Taylor Grace Johnson, Dalton...
Kathleen "Kitty" A. White
Dec 1, 2024
Entered into rest Sunday, December 1, 2024, Kathleen "Kitty" A. White, 81.
Kitty is loved, remembered and survived by her daughter: Lisa Baker and husband David; son: Chris White and wife Amy; grandchildren: Sydney, Ashley, Rachel, Georgia, Annie, and Abraham. She was preceded in death by her husband Barry Lee White.
Kitty grew up in Honey Brook, PA with her Father: Floyd;...
Jackie Mims
Nov 29, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 29, 2024, Mr. Jackie Lee Mims, 74, loving husband of 51 years to Mrs. Ann Garvin Mims.
Jack was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. He was a 27-year veteran firefighter, working his way to Lieutenant for the Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department. Jack retired from Augusta 9-1-1 Emergency Services after 15 years...
David Majors Hamby
Nov 29, 2024
Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 29, 2024, Mr. David Majors Hamby, 82, loving husband of 41 years to Mrs. Sylvia Stacks Hamby.
Majors was a native of Augusta. He attended the University of Georgia and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Majors then served in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam....