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

Karen Lorraine Williams

Karen Lorraine Williams

Aug 2, 2018

Karen L. Williams Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 2, 2018, Karen Lorraine Vinson Williams, 62, loving wife of Rick Williams. Raised in Grovetown, GA and a graduate of Harlem High School, Karen was the daughter of Broadus Vinson and the late Mary Ann Trudeau. She worked with her mother as a beautician at Mary Ann’s Salon in...

Marion I. Hill

Marion I. Hill

Jul 31, 2018

Marion I. Hill Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 31, 2018, Mrs. Marion Irvin Hill, 88, loving wife of 65 years to John R. Hill. Mrs. Hill was born in Jacksonville, FL, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Callahan. She attended Florida State receiving a bachelor’s degree and the University of Florida graduate school. Mrs....

Bebe Henry

Bebe Henry

Jul 31, 2018

Bebe Henry Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 31, 2018, Mrs. Athie Lovell Henry, 85, loving wife to the late Lt. Col. David E. Henry (US Army Ret). Bebe was a devoted army wife of 17 years to her husband Dave. She was a case manager for Senior Independent Living for the state of Georgia, as well as...

Hugh A. Scott

Hugh A. Scott

Jul 29, 2018

Hugh A. Scott North Augusta, SC – Mr. Hugh A. Scott, 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Mr. Scott served in the US Naval Reserves, was a member of Fleming Baptist Church, an ordained deacon at Woodlawn Baptist and former member of Abilene Baptist Church. He was the son of...

Maude Walker

Maude Walker

Jul 28, 2018

Maude Walker Augusta, GA – Mrs. Maude G. Walker, 86, entered into rest surrounded by her family after a brief illness on Saturday, July 28, 2018. She was the devoted wife to her late, beloved husband of 46 years, Ray O. Walker. Maude was a lifelong resident of Richmond County, she was the youngest daughter of the late Barney and...

Martha Newsome Sweat

Martha Newsome Sweat

Jul 27, 2018

Martha Newsome Sweat Augusta, GA – Went to be with the Lord Friday, July 27, 2018, Mrs. Martha Newsome Sweat, 79, loving wife of Edgar M. Sweat. Martha was a devoted member of Warren Baptist Church where she volunteered in the nursery and was a teacher and active member of her Sunday School Class. She was a passionate educator, teaching...

Beth Weeks Rachels

Beth Weeks Rachels

Jul 27, 2018

Beth Weeks Rachels Grovetown, GA- Grovetown, GA- Our Beth went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 27, 2018. Beth was a wonderful friend, mother, wife, and Mimi to all who knew her. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit and easy laughter. She worked for MCG for 32 years. She is survived by her husband: Bobby Rachels;...

John A. Boyd, Jr.

John A. Boyd, Jr.

Jul 25, 2018

John A. Boyd, Jr. Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 25, 2018, John Avery Boyd, Jr., 82, loving husband of Doris Mimbs Boyd. Mr. Boyd was born in Aiken County, SC in 1936. He resided in Grovetown, GA and attended Bethesda Baptist Church in Harlem, GA. Family members, in addition to his wife include his sons: John Avery...

Joseph L. Drake

Joseph L. Drake

Jul 25, 2018

Joseph L. Drake Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 25, 2018, Mr. Joseph ”Joe” Leroy Drake, 85, husband of Mrs. Billie F. Drake. Mr. Drake retired after 23 years from the US Army as a Master Sergeant. He was an electrician and a member of the Master City Riders. Joe was an avid golfer. Family members, in addition...

Sarah Rhoads

Sarah Rhoads

Jul 25, 2018

Sarah Rhoads Evans, GA – Sarah Catherine Rhoads, age 17, of Evans, Georgia, died from a tragic car accident on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 near Lincoln County, Georgia. Born in 2001, Sarah was the daughter of Joy Maple and the late Alexander J. Rhoads. She is survived by her brother, Bennett and her sisters, Abby and Caroline. She is also...

Quirino S. Bumatay

Quirino S. Bumatay

Jul 24, 2018

Quirino S. Bumatay Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 24, 2018, Quirino S. Bumatay, 90, husband of Rosa Gaspar Bumatay. Family members, in addition his wife, include daughter Liza Vocalan (Joe) of Martinez, sons William Bumatay of Augusta and Sigmund Bumatay (Belinda) of Martinez. A funeral Mass will be private. In lieu of flowers charitable donations may be...

Elizabeth A. Fleming

Elizabeth A. Fleming

Jul 23, 2018

Elizabeth A. Fleming Augusta, GA – Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Zahn Fleming, 82, loving wife of the late Frank A. Fleming, Sr. entered into rest on Monday, July 23, 2018. In 1936, Betty was born in Union Beach, NJ to Edward and Gertrude Zahn and attended school there and Keyport High School, graduating in 1953. Her love of music inspired her...

Charles F. DePreker, Jr.

Charles F. DePreker, Jr.

Jul 23, 2018

Charles F. DePreker, Jr. Martinez, GA – Mr. Charles “Chuck” Francis DePreker, Jr., 48, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence. A memorial Mass will be Friday, July 27, 2018 at 12 Noon at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Hull celebrant. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church an...

Henry David Hammond

Henry David Hammond

Jul 19, 2018

Henry David Hammond Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 19, 2018, Henry David Hammond, 73, loving husband of Linda Starling Hammond. Mr. Hammond was a native of Athens, GA and raised in Atlanta. He was in the US Army during Vietnam and remained very patriotic. After serving his country, Mr. Hammond retired as a field engineer with Bechtel...

Jerry R. Daniels

Jerry R. Daniels

Jul 19, 2018

Jerry R. Daniels Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 19, 2018, Jerry Robin Daniels, 66, husband of Pam P. Daniels. Jerry was a member of Warren Baptist Church for 19 years where he served as leader of the Daniels-Jones Sunday school class. Jerry retired as a manager after 24 years with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. In addition, he...

Kyle Martin

Kyle Martin

Jul 19, 2018

Kyle Martin Augusta, GA – Kyle Isaac Martin, 21, entered into rest Thursday, July 19, 2018. Kyle was a generous, kind young man who loved his family. He especially enjoyed spending time with his cousins, aunts and uncles, and friends. Family members include his uncles and aunts: Janice Turner, William Redd, Jr. (Donna), and Connie Bush (Rodriquez); cousins: Magon Turner,...

John A. Sogge

John A. Sogge

Jul 18, 2018

John Aldon Sogge Augusta, GA – Wednesday, July 18, 2018, John Aldon Sogge, 88, loving husband of 65 years to Lois Ganus Sogge (his angel), went home to be with Jesus. John Sogge was a native of Windom, MN but has lived in Augusta for 68 years. Son of John O. and Anna (Vangen) Sogge. He was 100% Norwegian Viking....

John W. Greenlee

John W. Greenlee

Jul 16, 2018

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest July 16, 2018, US Army Retired Major John W. Greenlee, 73. John W. Greenlee was born to the late George and Lessie Greenlee in Columbus, GA. Maj. Greenlee served twenty years as a Community Health Nurse in the US Army, retiring in Hawaii in 1987. He was a 1968 graduate of Columbia Union College...

David L. Ellis

David L. Ellis

Jul 16, 2018

David L. Ellis Jackson, SC – Entered into rest Monday, July 16, 2018 at the residence, Mr. David L. Ellis, 63, husband of Delilah “Dee” Ellis. Mr. Ellis lived for the last 30 years in the Augusta area but was proud to be a native of Harriman, Tennessee. He retired from International Paper in Augusta in 2010. He was an...

Brenda Reynolds

Brenda Reynolds

Jul 15, 2018

Brenda Reynolds Grovetown, GA – Mrs. Brenda Reynolds, 78, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was the loving wife of Mr. Charles Reynolds. Mrs. Reynolds was a native of Augusta and a member of Trinity Baptist Church Family members, in addition to her husband, include her children: Julie Cadden, Augusta, GA, Michelle Kennedy, Marysville, WA,...