Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

James Garner

James Garner

Jun 28, 2020

James Garner Augusta, GA - Mr. James Edward Garner, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2020. James, or “Jimmy” as his friends and family knew him, was born to Emmett and Emmie Garner of Augusta, GA on March 16th, 1938. He served in the United States Army during the pre-Vietnam era before becoming a...

Curtis Johnson

Curtis Johnson

Jun 27, 2020

Evans, GA – Curtis Johnson, 72, was called by the Lord to his heavenly home on Saturday evening, June 27, 2020. Born in Cuthbert, GA on October 16, 1947, he was the son of Lucius and Mary Harris Johnson, deceased, and brother to Judy J. Virden, deceased. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife: Martha Kobs Johnson; a daughter:...

Oscar H. Hughes Jr.

Oscar H. Hughes Jr.

Jun 27, 2020

Oscar H. Hughes, Jr. Augusta, GA – Oscar Harold Hughes, Jr. entered into rest Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. Mr. Hughes served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from the VA Hospital in 1986. He was a member of Pineview Baptist Church and was active in various church ministries until...

Alvin E. Brown

Alvin E. Brown

Jun 26, 2020

Alvin E. Brown, 71, entered into rest Friday, June 26, 2020, survived by his wife Anita Brown of 52 years.

Joseph Wallace Averette, Jr.

Joseph Wallace Averette, Jr.

Jun 26, 2020

Mr. Joseph Wallace Averette, Jr., 89, of Hephzibah, GA, entered into rest on June 26,2020. Wallace was born in Thomson, GA, on April 15, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Adeline Averette, and two sisters, Annee McGahee and Eugenia Cason. He graduated from Thomson High School in 1949 and shortly thereafter joined the United States...

James "Jim" H. Dillingham

James "Jim" H. Dillingham

Jun 23, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, James Herbert Dillingham “Jim”, 80. Jim was a loving son, brother, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Jim is survived by his son: James Thomas Dillingham III; daughter: Jennifer Leigh Dillingham; sister: Carolyn Dillingham Smith (Wayne); grandchildren; Anthony, Gavin, Oliver Dillingham, and...

Richard "Dick" Pogue

Richard "Dick" Pogue

Jun 23, 2020

Augusta, GA – Dr. Richard (Dick) Pogue, 90, entered into rest on June 22, 2020. Dick was the loving husband of Lucille Pogue. He was the son of Dr. Richard and Frances Pogue and was born in Loma Linda, California, raised in Watertown, Minnesota and has made his home in Augusta since 1969. The funeral mass will be held on...

Clair Ann Gladue

Clair Ann Gladue

Jun 23, 2020

Augusta, GA – Clair Ann Gladue, 57, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Doctor’s Hospital. Family will receive friends at Thomas Poteet & Son on Friday, June 26, 2020 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. for a visitation/prayer circle. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10:00 A.M., at Westover Memorial Park with Rev....

Judy Spratt

Judy Spratt

Jun 21, 2020

Judy Spratt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, June 21, 2020, Mrs. Judith “Judy” Dianne Carter Spratt, 74, loving wife of the late MSGT Robert Carl Spratt, USMC (Ret.). Judy was a member of Ekklesia Faith Community, Order of the Eastern Star, and worthy Matron of Worth Chapter 454 (1982-1983). She was a graduate of Worth County High...

Dylan Sandy

Dylan Sandy

Jun 20, 2020

Dylan Sandy Martinez, GA – Dylan Lloyd Sandy, 27, entered into rest Saturday, June 20, 2020. Dylan recently completed his CDL training and was a member of New Life Church. He enjoyed target practice, fishing, hunting, camping, life outdoors, grilling and cooking BBQ but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family. Family members include his parents: Lloyd and...

Bobby Gregory

Bobby Gregory

Jun 20, 2020

Augusta, Ga – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his residence, Mr. Bobby Gene Gregory, loving husband of Mrs. Jeannene Hopkins Gregory. Other family members include his son: Gregg Gregory (Louisa); daughter: LaStarr Poteet (Buzz); grandchildren: Robert and Caroline Gregory, Isabella, Thomas and Lilly Poteet; and brother: Frank Gregory (Nell). Bobby was a native of Swainsboro, GA...

Daniel R Poindexter

Daniel R Poindexter

Jun 20, 2020

Lincolnton, GA - Dan Poindexter, 61, passed away from a heart attack on June 20, 2020. Dan was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, and lived between Indiana and Florida most his life until moving to Lincolnton in 2012. He met the love of his life, Lou Ann Liers, 20 years ago while living in St. Petersburg and together they bought...

Katherine "Kati" R. Bailey

Katherine "Kati" R. Bailey

Jun 16, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Mrs. Katherine R. Bailey, 81, wife of Mr. Thomas C. Bailey. Kati attended The Sanctuary church, she was known to always put others first. A loyal wife, mother and friend who loved her family deeply. Family members in addition to her husband include her children: Joseph Molone (Kay), Dorene...

Ned Pruitt, Sr.

Ned Pruitt, Sr.

Jun 14, 2020

Ned Pruitt, Sr. Augusta, GA - Jerry Ned Pruitt, Sr., "Big Ned" or " PopPop”, 80, entered into the presence of his Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Ned was born in Duncan, South Carolina on August 9, 1939. He was the oldest child of Benjamin Franklin Pruitt and Helen Gregory Pruitt. He grew up loving his Lord as a...

Eugene Norton (Norty) Holley

Eugene Norton (Norty) Holley

Jun 12, 2020

Mr. Eugene Norton (Norty) Holley Mr. Eugene Norton (Norty) Holley, 58, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend to many died Friday, June 12, 2020 at his residence. Mr Holley was a native Augustan and was the son of the late Senator R. Eugene Holley and Mrs. Louise Brittingham Holley. He was a graduate of Aquinas High School. He began his...

Lucille Delores Adcox

Lucille Delores Adcox

Jun 12, 2020

Lucille Delores Adcox Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 12, 2020, Mrs. Lucille Delores Adcox, 86, wife of 70 years to Mr. John W. Adcox. Delores was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She graduated from Tubman High School when it was an all girls school. Delores was a cosmetologist and member of Christ the King...

Rev. Robert W. Riley (LTC)

Rev. Robert W. Riley (LTC)

Jun 12, 2020

Rev. Robert W. Riley (LTC) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 12, 2020, Rev. Robert W. Riley (LTC), 86, loving husband of 57 years to the late Betty June (Whitaker) Riley. Reverend Riley was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 10, 1934. He graduated from Boys Catholic High School and went on to earn degrees from William Carey...

Dr. Frank H. Chou

Dr. Frank H. Chou

Jun 12, 2020

Dr. Frank H. ChouAugusta, GA – Dr. Frank H. Chou, 89, husband of 50 years to the late Jean (Arthur) Maye Chou, entered into rest on Friday, June 12, 2020.Dr. Chou was born in Taipei, Taiwan on March 6, 1931. In 1955, after completing three years of college work in his homeland, he transferred to Southeastern State University in Durant,...

Annie Elizabeth Kreis

Annie Elizabeth Kreis

Jun 12, 2020

Annie Elizabeth Kreis Evans, GA Entered into rest Friday, June 12, 2020, Annie Elizabeth Kreis, 80, beloved wife of Richard Frederick Kreis. Annie was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on June 28th, 1939 to the late William Daniel Brighton, Sr. and Mary Hannah Kocher Brighton. The family moved to New Jersey where Annie lived the majority of her life. She was...

Thomas "Mickey" Martin

Thomas "Mickey" Martin

Jun 11, 2020

Hephzibah, GA – Mr. Thomas Mitchel “Mickey” Martin, 73, husband of Mrs. Elaine Wilkinson Martin, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Mickey was raised in Lewisburg, KY, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin on a basketball scholarship, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences. After college, he began his career...