Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Rhonda Lee McDaniel
Jan 21, 2018
Rhonda McDaniel Augusta, GA – Ms. Rhonda Lee McDaniel, 50, entered into rest Sunday, January 21, 2018. Rhonda went to heaven Sunday morning to be with her Mother. She was our Angel for 50 years. Now she is an Angel in Heaven. Rhonda loved cooking out with her family and going out to eat, she enjoyed shopping at the mall...
Carl Alan Swanson
Jan 21, 2018
Carl Alan Swanson Augusta, GA – Carl A. Swanson, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Born in Miami Florida in 1941 to Carl and Elsa Swanson, a loving immigrant couple of Scandinavian descent, who met in New York and settled in Miami, FL in 1931. By 10 years old, Carl had already...
John Overstreet
Jan 21, 2018
John Overstreet Augusta, GA - John Olan Overstreet, Jr. entered into rest on January 21, 2018 at his residence. He was the husband of Ann Eve Overstreet for 54 years. He was the son of the late John Olan Overstreet and Jean Carlisle Overstreet. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia where he was a member of Kappa...
Elaine Jenkins Jones
Jan 21, 2018
Elaine Jones Martinez, GA – Elaine Jenkins Jones entered into rest at her home on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Elaine was a graduate of Butler High School and retired from Travelers Insurance. She was a member of Martinez Baptist Church. Elaine enjoyed family activities and fishing. Family members include her children: Darren Todd Jones (Amy) of Mooresville, NC, Kelley Robertson...
Beverly Harrison
Jan 21, 2018
Beverly Harrison Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 21, 2018, Mrs. Beverly Harrison, 72, loving wife of James Harrison. A memorial service will be Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with Fr. Mike Ingram officiating. Inurnment will follow at the church columbarium. The family requests memorial contributions be made to...
Dennie Curtis
Jan 20, 2018
Dennie Curtis Augusta, GA – Mrs. Claudean “Dennie” Curtis, 63, entered into rest Saturday, January 20, 2018. Mrs. Curtis was a born and raised in Augusta. She attended the Academy of Richmond County. She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Family members include her daughter: Tessa Marie Smith (Mark); granddaughter: Hayden Grace Chambers; sisters: Patsy Gordon and Derry Tipton...
Mary Anne Roth
Jan 20, 2018
Mary Anne Roth Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 20, 2018 after a long and courageous three year battle with cancer, Mrs. Mary Anne Roth, 48, loving wife to the late Steven Mark Roth, M.D. Mrs. Roth grew up in Ocean View section of Norfolk, VA. She was very giving, caring, and loved to help others. She was...
SFC James W. Lowden, Jr. (US Army Ret.)
Jan 20, 2018
SFC James W. Lowden, Jr. (US Army Ret.) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 20, 2018, SFC James W. Lowden, Jr. (US Army Ret.), 78, loving husband of 56 years to Hilde M. Lowden. Mr. Lowden was a native of Farmington, PA but has resided in Augusta for the past 36 years. He was a Vietnam veteran where...
Nathan "Nate" Davis Tingen
Jan 17, 2018
Nathan Davis Tingen “Nate” Nathan Davis Tingen, 33, of Grovetown, GA, went to heaven January 17, 2018. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held Monday, January 22, 2018 at 2:00P.M. at Abilene Baptist Church. Dr. Brad Whitt and Rev. Terry Doss will officiate. Interment will be held at Abilene Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday...
Viola S. Francisco
Jan 16, 2018
Viola S. Francisco Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Mrs. Viola S. Francisco, 87. Mrs. Francisco was a native of Edgefield County but lived in Augusta most of her life. She graduated from Barrett School of Nursing and worked with local physicians as a pediatric nurse. Mrs. Francisco left private practice going to work for University...
Robert "Gordon" Huff Jr.
Jan 16, 2018
Robert “Gordon” Huff, Jr. Martinez, GA - Robert "Gordon" Huff, Jr., 83, husband of Nancy Howard Huff, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Church of the Good Shepherd with The Reverend Dr. J. Andrew Menger officiating. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Gordon,...
Stanley Redd
Jan 15, 2018
Stanley Redd Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 15, 2018, Mr. B. Stanley Redd, 75, loving husband of Sandra J. Redd. Mr. Redd was a native Augustan. He was a retired Real Estate Appraiser and a past president of Georgia Mortgage Bankers Association. Mr. Redd was a lifelong Georgia Bulldog fan and enjoyed fishing. Family members, in addition...
Hetty R. Craw
Jan 14, 2018
Hetty R. Craw Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 14, 2018, Mrs. Hetty R. Craw, 90, loving wife of the late Mr. George W. Craw. Mrs. Craw was born in Live Oak, FL but lived in Augusta the last 25 years. She was a resident of St. Johns Towers for a number of years where she started the...
Dr. Ray Finney
Jan 14, 2018
Dr. Ray Finney Augusta, GA - Dr. Herman Ray Finney, 81, died on January 14, 2018. The only son of the late H.L. (Jack) Finney and Sadie Elizabeth Holley Finney, Ray grew up in Martinsville, Virginia and graduated from Martinsville High School lettering in band and football. Ray earned a BA Degree from Randolph Macon College where he was president...
Naomi Morris
Jan 13, 2018
Naomi Morris Augusta, GA - Naomi Joanne (Rogers) Morris entered into rest January 13, 2018. Joanne was born in Dearing, GA on January 28, 1940 to the late Leonard and Eugenia Rogers. She is survived by David, her husband of 45 years, daughter Susan Royal (Jason), children by marriage Lisa Morris and Steve Morris, and two grandchildren Emmarae and Caleb...
Edith Ulmer
Jan 13, 2018
Edith Ulmer Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 13, 2018, Mrs. Edith F. Ulmer, 77, loving wife to the late Coleman J. Ulmer. Mrs. Ulmer was a native of Germany, but became a US citizen as a military wife. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed her yard, flowers and birds included. She was a devoted and loving mother,...
Jeanette M. Kelley
Jan 12, 2018
Jeanette M. Kelley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 12, 2018, Mrs. Jeanette M. Kelley, 89. Mrs. Kelley was a longtime Augusta resident and a member of Burns Memorial United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Alice Warren Chapter #483 Order of the Eastern Star, and served as Grand Martha 2011-2012. Family members include her daughters:...
Elbert "Dean" Anderson
Jan 11, 2018
Elbert “Dean” Anderson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 11, 2018, Mr. Elbert Dean Anderson, 81, loving husband of Jenny Anderson. Mr. Anderson was born in Dixon, MO. He retired from the U.S. Army and the U.S. Government. Family members, in addition to his wife include six children and ten grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday,...
Byron L. Nelson
Jan 11, 2018
Byron L. Nelson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 11, 2018, Byron Nelson, 70, loving husband of Sue Nelson. Byron taught school and managed a Western Sizzlin Steak House, but found his niche as a Marketing Representative for Federated Insurance Company. From 1979 through 2005, he earned 19 Presidents Council trips and numerous other awards. His passion for...
Richard L. Hinton
Jan 10, 2018
Richard L. Hinton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 10, 2017, Mr. Richard L. Hinton, 61. Mr. Hinton was a native of Augusta. He worked for the City of Augusta Trees and Parks for 15 years. Family members include his son: Les Hinton; grandchildren: Carter Hinton and Kinley Hinton; mother: Jewel Hornsby Hinton; brothers: Donnie Hinton, Ronnie Hinton,...