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

Rhonda Riddle Fowler

Rhonda Riddle Fowler

Jun 11, 2020

Aiken, SC - Rhonda Riddle Fowler, 60, of Aiken, SC, loving wife of Steve Fowler entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 11, 2020. Rhonda was born June 23, 1959 in Lanett, Alabama, daughter of the late Robert Neil Riddle, Sr. and the late Jo Ann Lankford Riddle. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, spouse and friend....

Eddie Hudson

Eddie Hudson

Jun 10, 2020

Entered into rest on June 10, 2020 at University Hospital, Mr. Eddie Lawrence Hudson. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife for 53 years Barbara Townes Hudson, beloved daughter: Ashley Hudson Alexander (Statesville, NC); Son In Law: David Weber Alexander (Statesville, NC) beloved granddaughters: Sarah, Mary Hudson, and Caroline Alexander; Sister: Anne Reese (Cornelius, NC) Brother :Phil...

Aristides "Red" Dalber

Aristides "Red" Dalber

Jun 9, 2020

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Mr. Aristides “Red” George Dalber, 76, loving husband of 38 years to Mrs. Beverly Harbin Dalber. Red was born in Augusta, GA, and graduated from Richmond Academy. He was a devoted member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, Jane Well Sunday School Class and Chancel Choir. Red served in...

Katherine "Kay" Schafer

Katherine "Kay" Schafer

Jun 7, 2020

Katherine “Kay” Schafer Augusta, GA – Katherine ”Kay” Bailey Cook Schafer, 77 years old, passed away Sunday, June 7th. Kay was born in Augusta on April 8, 1943 and was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She met the love of her life, William Ludwig Schafer, Jr. when she was 4 years old as neighbors and carried that friendship all the...

Virginia Haywood

Virginia Haywood

Jun 5, 2020

Virginia Haywood Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 5, 2020, Mrs. Virginia J. Haywood, loving wife of the late John Haywood, Sr. Virginia was a native of Rome, GA and was a member of The Sanctuary. She enjoyed gardening, watching the birds, traveling, shopping, going out to eat, and most of all she loved her family. Family...

Margarette Miller

Margarette Miller

Jun 4, 2020

Augusta, GA- Entered into rest Thursday, June 4, 2020, Margarette Miller, 93, wife of the late Oliver Miller. Margie was a loving and devoted wife. She worked many years at the Green Thumb in Augusta. Margie was a member of Cliffwood Presbyterian Church. She also was a deacon at First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. She will be deeply missed by...

William "Bill" H. Lavery Jr.

William "Bill" H. Lavery Jr.

Jun 4, 2020

Martinez, GA – William Henry Lavery, Jr. A son, a brother, a husband, a father but most importantly a friend. Wherever he went, and he went a lot of places, he made friends. He would get in the car in a moment's notice and drive hundreds of miles just to meet a new person and potential friend. He loved people....

Dr. William A. Reese II

Dr. William A. Reese II

Jun 3, 2020

Dr. William A. Reese II (“Professor Bill”), was born on January 3, 1947 in Texas City, Texas. He died peacefully at home on June 3rd, 2020, in the arms of his wife Lynn, which was exactly the way he wanted death to come. Bill died of complications from a double whammy—lung cancer and COPD. Bill, who loved baseball, would appreciate...

Chad B. Claxton

Chad B. Claxton

Jun 2, 2020

Chad B. Claxton Augusta, GA – Chad Butler Claxton, age 36, passed away peacefully at his home on June 2, 2020. Chad was born in June of 1983 and was preceded in death by his mother, Faye Butler Claxton, infant brother, Blake Butler Claxton, grandparents, James L. Claxton, O’Dell B. Claxton, Luther O’Neil Butler, and Harriett Goldman Butler. Survivors include...

Robert Hunter

Robert Hunter

May 30, 2020

Robert Hunter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, May 30, 2020, Robert Martin Hunter, loving husband of 67 years to Billie Jennings Gardner Hunter. Robert was born in April of 1931. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County and the University of Georgia. He did graduate work at Georgia Tech and the University of Arkansas. After graduating...

Brett Christian

Brett Christian

May 30, 2020

Augusta, GA -Brett W. Christian, 60 years old of Martinez, Ga entered into rest Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Doctors Hospital due to complications from Covid-19. Born in Decatur Illinois, Brett was a beloved son, husband of 35 years, father, Papa & friend. Brett was survived by his wife Sharon Christian, daughters Lauren Crawford (Jason) and Brittany Biasiny (Vincent). Grandchildren...

Herman Brittingham

Herman Brittingham

May 29, 2020

Augusta, GA - Mr. Herman Brittingham (Q-ball), beloved husband of Peggy Whiteside Brittingham, entered into rest at their home on May 29, 2020. Mr. Brittingham was born on December 21, 1935 in Augusta, GA. He attended Boys Catholic High School in Augusta and was a graduate of The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He was a member of the class of...

William Perry, Jr.

William Perry, Jr.

May 29, 2020

William Perry, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 29, 2020, Mr. William S. Perry, Jr., 93, loving husband of Susan Perry. Mr. Perry served 4 years in the Navy and was assigned to the night torpedo squadron as radioman, radio operator, and tail gunner in TBM Aircraft, assigned to Carrier Air Service Unit 22 during WWII...

Eugene "Woody" Wolfe Sr.

Eugene "Woody" Wolfe Sr.

May 27, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Eugene “Woody” Sanford Wolfe Sr. He is the loving husband of the late Laurie Milligan Wolfe and father of the late JoAnna Wolfe. He is survived by his son: Eugene S. Wolfe Jr. The family would like to thank Doug Hill for his friendship and...

James Luther West

James Luther West

May 26, 2020

Augusta, GA - James Luther West, 74, entered into rest Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at University Hospital, after a two-year struggle with heart and kidney failure. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Linda West. James was active at both Warren Baptist Church and St. James United Methodist Church as a member of the Don Pat Autry Small Group; Lane...

Rick Watson

Rick Watson

May 25, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, May 25, 2020, Mr. Richard “Rick” Thomas Watson, 59, aka “Cool Breeze" or “Hollywood,“ beloved husband of 30 years to Teena Marie Watson. Rick was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1960. He served in the United States Navy from 1980-1984. He worked for Smith Brothers Mechanical for 35 years and was a...

Marie Rice Autry

Marie Rice Autry

May 24, 2020

Marie Rice Autry, 80, of Evans, Georgia entered into Glory and her rest on May 24, 2020. Marie, formerly a resident of Fayetteville, NC, is survived by her husband, James Autry; three children, Bryan Rice of Waxhaw, NC, Audrey Brown (Richard) of Grovetown, GA, and Paula Hildebrand (John) of Evans, GA, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Marie led her life...

Mary Lou Luoma

Mary Lou Luoma

May 24, 2020

Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Sunday, May 24, 2020, Mrs. Mary Lou Luoma, 89, loving wife of the late Alvin William Luoma. Mary Lou was born March 21, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the only child of the late Irvin & June Burton. She was a graduate of Michigan State University. After graduation she started teaching where...

Marie Langley

Marie Langley

May 23, 2020

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Marie Colley Langley, 90, entered into rest Saturday, May 23, 2020. Marie was a lifelong resident of Augusta and a longtime member of St. Mary-on-the-Hill Catholic Church. She was a 1948 graduate of Mount St. Joseph’s and a 1968 graduate of Augusta Technical School. Retiring in 1993 from her position as Chief of Military Housing, Marie...

Harold Miller

Harold Miller

May 21, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 21, 2020, Harold Milton Miller, 82, beloved husband of Janice Peebles Miller. Harold was a long time member of Fleming Baptist Church. He was an insurance sales broker and owned Miller Construction Company. In his spare time he enjoyed officiating high school sporting events for many years. He was a loving husband,...