Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
James Thomas Dye
Dec 16, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, James Thomas Dye, 85, husband of Janice Price Dye. Mr. Dye was a dedicated machine operator for over 20 years at Kendall Company before retiring, never missing a day of work. He will be remembered as a good Christian man that was a member of New Beginnings Community Baptist...
Hannah Grace Sztuczko
Dec 16, 2020
Thomson, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Hannah Grace Sztuczko, 4 months. Family members include her parents: Anthony and Carlie Sztuczko; siblings: Lauren Elizabeth and Emma Marie Sztuczko; paternal grandparents: Greg and Donna Sztuczko; maternal grandparents: Bill and Maria Baumer and many other loving family members. The memorial service will be held Friday, December 18, 2020...
Harry Joseph Shearer Jr.
Dec 15, 2020
Harry Joseph Shearer Jr. Augusta, GA – Harry Joseph Shearer Jr., entered into rest on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 92 years of age, loving husband of Hildred Shearer. Mr. Shearer was born and raised in Augusta and retired from Duke/Richards Buick as Parts Department Manager. Family members, in addition to his wife, include sons: Russell F. Shearer Sr. (Mary),...
Mary Logue
Dec 14, 2020
Mary Logue Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, December 14, 2020, Mrs. Mary Hewlett Logue, 95, loving wife of Jesse B. Logue. Mary retired from Continental Can Co. and was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church where she loved to sing and was active in several choirs. She was an active volunteer at her...
John McGregor Phillips
Dec 14, 2020
Martinez, GA – John McGregor Phillips, 73, husband of Karen Doolittle Phillips, entered peacefully into rest at home on Monday, December 14, 2020. A native of Pennsylvania, John was drafted into the US Army and served two tours in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division as an Army Ranger. He was born to be a fierce, proud Screaming Eagle. John...
Willie James Merriweather
Dec 9, 2020
Willie James Merriweather Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Willie James Merriweather, 63, loving husband of Linda Merriweather. Willie James Merriweather, affectionately known to some as Will, Daddy, Uncle BoBo or just plain Bo was born in Aiken, South Carolina on January 29, 1957 to Evelyn Lott Merriweather and Willie Lee Merriweather. Both of his...
Richard Ward
Dec 9, 2020
Richard Ward Augusta, GA – Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of our beloved and tenderhearted son, brother, and uncle, Richard Joseph “Rick” Ward. He was born August 12, 1959, in Findlay, Ohio, and passed away at the Covid-19 University Hospital at Summerville Campus, December 9th, 2020. A native of Fostoria, OH, he was preceded in death by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...