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

William B. Hite

William B. Hite

Dec 8, 2020

William Beverly Hite Augusta, Georgia - Mr. William Hite, 83, of Augusta, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at home. Mr. Hite, born in Pelion, South Carolina, was the son of the late William Hoyt Hite and Beatrice Garvin Hite, and was the widower of Patricia S. Hite of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He graduated from Richmond Academy...

Ruby Mae Waters

Ruby Mae Waters

Dec 8, 2020

Ruby Mae Waters Martinez, GA – Ruby M. Waters, 93, went to her heavenly home on December 8, 2020 at her residence while surrounded by her family. Ruby was a native of Newton Grove, NC but called Augusta her home since 1960. She was a devoted member of Christway Christian Church. After retirement, Ruby loved going to lunch every day...

Joyce Richardson

Joyce Richardson

Dec 7, 2020

Joyce Richardson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, December 7, 2020, Mrs. Joyce Montie Richardson, 85, loving wife of the late Jeff Richardson. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Augusta and a member of Christ Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, watching soaps, and going to church. She loved the Lord and her family. Family members include his...

Virginia Hargrove

Virginia Hargrove

Dec 6, 2020

Virginia Hargrove Augusta, GA – Mrs. Virginia Thomas Hargrove, 93, loving wife of 70 years to Vernon B. Hargrove, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Virginia was a member of Pineview Baptist Church where she enjoyed fellowshipping with her church family. She loved sending out cards to people from the church, working with children in...

Mary R. Martin

Mary R. Martin

Dec 6, 2020

Mary Reynolds Martin Augusta, GA – Mary Martin, a resident of Augusta for 65 years, died peacefully at her home on December 6, which would have been her husband’s 101st birthday, surrounded by loving family members and caregivers. She was 96 years old. Mary was born and grew up in Niagara Falls, NY. While working for DuPont there, she met...

Elizabeth Ann Barton

Elizabeth Ann Barton

Dec 5, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Barton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, December 5, 2020, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Barton,88, loving wife of the late Leon T. Barton, Jr. Ann was a member of Curtis Baptist Church. She enjoyed flower gardening, DIY work on her home, her mountain cabin, and traveling. She was a passionate cook and artist. Also, Ann was loved...

Joseph E. Randolph

Joseph E. Randolph

Dec 4, 2020

Joseph Edward Randolph, born in Camden, New Jersey, son of Henry and Jennie Randolph, on June 1, 1932 passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 in the company of his family at Eisenhower Hospital, Augusta, GA. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Joy Mabe Randolph, his children Terry Edward Randolph (Vicky), Evans, GA, Kathy Randolph (Stan...

Patricia Ann Burg

Patricia Ann Burg

Dec 2, 2020

Patricia Ann Burg Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Patricia Ann Burg, 76, loving wife of the late David L. Burg. Pat loved life and never met a stranger. She was bold in her faith and took advantage of every opportunity to tell others who Jesus was. She interceded in prayer for friends and family...

Leonard Paul Zimmerman Sr.

Leonard Paul Zimmerman Sr.

Dec 2, 2020

Leonard P. Zimmerman Sr.,79, died Dec. 2, 2020 with Nona, his wife of almost 57 years at his bedside. Born in Galveston, Texas, he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada at an early age. His favorite story was about Sammy Davis Jr. who walked into a casino where Len was playing blackjack and took over as dealer at Len's table. Len...

Ruth McDaniel

Ruth McDaniel

Dec 2, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Clara Ruth Self McDaniel, 92, wife of the late Fred McDaniel, in addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son: Charles William McDaniel and granddaughter: Julie McDaniel Powell. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Augusta and longtime member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where she...

Edna Joan Chavous

Edna Joan Chavous

Nov 30, 2020

Edna Joan Chavous Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 30, 2020, Edna Joan Chavous, 85, wife of 57 years to Lonnie Chavous. Edna was a lifelong resident of Augusta and retired from King Mill. She was a devout Christian, a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Family members, in addition to her husband, include her children:...

Donald Robert Bossard

Donald Robert Bossard

Nov 30, 2020

Col. Donald Robert Bossard, U.S. Army (Ret.) Augusta, GA –Donald Robert Bossard, 96, loving husband to Johanna Kearney Bossard of 66 years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his adoring family. Donald was born in Tulsa, OK on July 26, 1924 to the late Fred E. and Estella T. Bossard, he was the youngest of seven children. As a...

Christian Hill

Christian Hill

Nov 30, 2020

Christian Hill Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 30, 2020, Christian Bryant Hill, 41, father of Bowen Bryant Hill. A cryptside service will be held Monday, December 14, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Westover Memorial Park with Father Al Crumpton officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Masks are required at the service. Thomas Poteet...

Jane E. Wooten

Jane E. Wooten

Nov 30, 2020

Jane E. Wooten Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 30, 2020, Jane E. Wooten, 63. Jane was a lifelong residence of Augusta, retiring after 34 years of teaching from the Richmond County Board of Education. Her hobbies were watching baseball and she was active in the Confederacy of Dunces book club. Family members include her mother: Jewel...

Elaine Dickson Haddock

Elaine Dickson Haddock

Nov 30, 2020

Elaine Dickson Haddock Augusta, GA. – Elaine Dickson Haddock, 67, entered into rest November 30,2020. Elaine was a native of Augusta and the daughter of the late Randolph J. Dickson and the late Lucile S. Dickson. Elaine spent her formative years in Hephzibah, GA., where she was a 1971 graduate of Hephzibah High School. She was of the Baptist faith....

Thomas Gordon Bohler

Thomas Gordon Bohler

Nov 28, 2020

Thomas Bohler Augusta, GA - Thomas Gordon Bohler, age 92, loving husband of Salwa Boulus Bohler, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. Mr. Bohler was a loving husband and beloved Papa to 11 grandchildren. Gordon was born the son of Eula Mae Beggs and Charles Tice Bohler on September 26, 1928 in Lincolnton, Georgia. He was one of nine...

Caroline Long

Caroline Long

Nov 28, 2020

Caroline Long Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 28, 2020, Mrs. Caroline Rita Long, 86, beloved wife of almost 60 years to Jeremiah F. Long. Caroline was born in Waltham, MA and lived most of her life in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She played piano beginning at the age of 4 years old and played professionally until...

SFC Thomas G. Boots, US Army (Ret.)

SFC Thomas G. Boots, US Army (Ret.)

Nov 27, 2020

SFC Thomas G. Boots, US Army (Ret.) North Port, FL – Entered into rest on Friday, November 27, 2020, Thomas G. Boots, 76, husband of Norma Jean Woodward Boots. Tom was born in Elkhart, IN and was a former resident of Harlem, GA from 1984 – 2014. After retiring from the Army after 20 years, he worked as an Electrical...

William, F. Grayson Sr.

William, F. Grayson Sr.

Nov 27, 2020

William F. Grayson, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 27, 2020, Mr. William F. Grayson, Sr., 87, loving husband of Mrs. Nadine Toole Grayson. Family members include his Wife: Nadine Grayson; Daughters: Leslie Parker (Rev. James); Gerri Simons (Sam), Susan Glymph (Don); Ten Grandchildren; Twenty-five Great-Grandchildren; Sisters: Myrl Abear; Brothers: Lamar Grayson, Bobby Penton; Numerous Nieces...

Ruth Spurlin

Ruth Spurlin

Nov 27, 2020

Ruth Spurlin Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 27, 2020, Mrs. Ruth Millheim Spurlin, 81, loving wife of the late James H. Spurlin. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her son, Dennis J. Spurlin. She is survived by her children: Michael (Cindy) Spurlin of Maryland, Pam Stagich (Sean Finan) of Evans, Robert...