Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Kenneth Lee Adair, Sr.
Aug 7, 2025
Kenneth (Ken) Lee Adair Senior, 88, of Martinez, Georgia, was called home to his loving Savior on August 7th, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Ken was born in Cedartown, Georgia, to Vester Lee Adair and Betty Florence Adair on October 25th, 1936. He resided in Cedartown for 18 years, where he considers his hometown to be. He...
Michelle Rogers
Aug 6, 2025
Appling, GA – Marie “Michelle” Lovelace Rogers, beloved wife of John Forrest Rogers, entered into rest, unexpectantly, on August 6, 2025, at the age of 58. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose love and laughter touched all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband John, her children: Courtney (Michael) Laird of Grovetown, GA; Austin Arthur of...
Lynn Thompson
Aug 6, 2025
Evans, GA – Doris Lynn Thompson, 52, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Marcus Thompson, and a devoted mother to Abigail and Andrew, who were the light of her life.
Lynn loved with her whole heart. She loved deeply, gave freely, and stood firm in who she was. You...
William Lee Johnson
Aug 5, 2025
Martinez, GA – Mr. William “Bill” Lee Johnson, 74, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Kingsland, GA. He was the devoted husband of the late Janice D. Johnson and a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Bill was born on January 1, 1951, in Glendale, CA, to Joseph Emmanuel Johnson (1919–1972) and Alice Lee Curnutt (1922–1964), and lived a...
Martha Smith Allinder
Aug 5, 2025
Named after her mother, Little Martha’s nickname was apt in the end when she stood about four-feet-ten inches tall, and that was with her chin pointing straight up to the ceiling. Though she was tiny, she was a spunky southern pistol with a stubborn streak that probably helped carry her through her often challenging life. The self-described "Truth Teller" wasn’t...
Gladys Fowler Murphy
Aug 4, 2025
In Memory of Mrs. Gladys Fowler Murphy
Cumming, GA - Gladys Murphy, 96, of Cumming passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Kim Jefferson, after an extended illness.
She was born in Blackshear, GA, Pierce County, on December 1, 1928, as the youngest daughter of William A. Fowler, Sr., and Cornelia Coleman Fowler. She was preceded in...
Michael Clemmons
Aug 3, 2025
Waynesboro, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 3, 2025, Larry Michael Clemmons, 66, loving husband of Pam Clemmons.
Michael Clemmons was a devoted husband, loving father, and a master craftsman in the world of high-performance outboard motors. He was a proud and active member of the community. As the founder of Outback Outboards, his unmatched skill in building and...
Gregory E. McFeely
Aug 2, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Mr. Gregory “Gregg” Eugene McFeely, 70, loving husband of 41 years to Elaine Poppell McFeely.
Gregg was born to the late Robert A. “Mac” McFeely and Eunice Prescott McFeely in Augusta, GA. He is also preceded in death by his brother-in-law and friend Christopher Allan Smith Sr., and brother-in-law and...
Ashley "Ash" Miller
Aug 1, 2025
Entered into rest on Friday, August 1, 2025, Mr. Ashley “Ash” Griffin Miller, 48, loving husband of Susan Miller.
Ash was a native of Charlotte, NC and spent much of his adult life in Columbia, SC and then Augusta, GA.
He enjoyed disc golf, skateboarding, trivia, guns and working out. He could often times be found listening to a Red Sox game...
Evelyn Casey
Aug 1, 2025
Martinez, GA – Evelyn Louise Casey, 88, entered into rest Friday, August 1, 2025.
Evelyn was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where her roots were planted in kindness, compassion, and a deep sense of service to others. After relocating to Georgia, she dedicated over 30 years of her life to the Medical College of Georgia, where she built not...
Marta Wold
Jul 31, 2025
Marta N. Wold
Marta Newton Wold died peacefully on July 31, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Lt. Col. Henry Edward Wold (USMC), who preceded her in death in 2019, and the dear mother to Andrew H. Wold (Evans, GA) and Christine W. Dexter (El Cerrito, CA).
Born in Troy, NY on March 14, 1932, Marta was the eldest child of...
America Kopelakis
Jul 30, 2025
Celebration of Life for America Kopelakis
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. with a Rosary starting at 7:00 P.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church
Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church
Daniel "Danny" Wayne Swint
Jul 30, 2025
Daniel Wayne Swint “Danny”, 54, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Danny sustained serious, life-altering injuries in a 2005 automobile crash and was not expected to live, but God stepped in …. he not only survived but enjoyed 20 additional years under the loving care of his mother and father. He was a graduate of Strom Thurmond...
Esther Ann Ingram
Jul 30, 2025
Martinez, GA – Esther Ann Ingram, aged 85, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed.
Esther was born on September 13,1939, in Augusta, GA. She graduated from Richmond Academy and attended Augusta College. She also worked at the University Hospital.
In the early years of her marriage,...
Thomas George Santino
Jul 30, 2025
Thomas George Santino
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Thomas George Santino, 82.
Thomas loved to work in the yard, cut grass, and keep the yard beautiful. A runner who enjoyed being outdoors, he completed many 5ks and marathons. Thomas was known to be quite the ladies’ man, and a wonderful dancer whose favorite dance was The...
Wallace Beryl Dean
Jul 29, 2025
Martinez, GA - Entered into rest on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Mr. Wallace Beryl Dean, loving husband of 60 years to Janie Patricia Dean. Other family members include his son: James Dean (Stephanie), granddaughter: Allie Dean; sisters: Donna Ashberry, Charlotte Roberts, Sherry Horn, Debbie Murray, brother: Melvin Dean. Wallace was predeceased by his siblings: Dennis, Marvin, Timothy, and Ellen Dean.
Wallace...
William “Bill” Cornes
Jul 29, 2025
Augusta, GA – William (Bill) Cornes (77) of Augusta entered into rest on July 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is now in the loving hands of our Lord. He is survived by his beloved wife Virginia (Ginger) Walker Cornes. They were happily married for 47 years.
Funeral services will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church on August 4,...
H. Calvin Geer
Jul 29, 2025
Evans, GA – Mr. Harry Calvin Geer, 95, died July 29, 2025, at his home at Brandon Wilde. A native of Augusta, he was born March 18, 1930, to the late William Frederick “Fred” Geer and Ida Gilmore Fuller Geer. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Anita Taylor Geer; brothers: Dr. William Dudley Geer of Birmingham, Alabama...
Mary Conrad Allen
Jul 29, 2025
Augusta, GA – Peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Mary Conrad Allen, 76, wife of Fred T. Allen.
Mary was born in Charlotte, NC and lived most of her life in Augusta. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1967 and Augusta College in 1971. She earned a Master’s Degree in Theology from Loyola University in New Orleans,...
Orphie Mae Thompson
Jul 26, 2025
Nashville, TN – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 26, 2025, Orphie Mae Thompson, 95.
Orphie was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the eldest child of James Edgar and Henryetta Jonas Mckee at the start of the Great Depression. She and her parents soon moved to the family farm in Crawford County, Missouri, about 100 miles southwest of St Louis. As...


