Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Debra A. Turner
Nov 30, 2016
Debra A. Turner Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Mrs. Debra Aldrich Turner, 63, wife of 37 years to Mr. Gary Turner. Debra was a native of Augusta, GA and graduated from Butler High School. She worked in Administrative positions for Gracewood State School and Hospital, Dr. Edward Survey at his infertility clinic and also with...
David E. Engstrom
Nov 30, 2016
David E. Engstrom Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Mr. David E. Engstrom, 87, husband of 64 years to Mrs. Jane Engstrom. Mr. Engstrom was born in Brookings, SD in 1929. He retired from Stauffer Chemical and worked for Nutri Sweet. Mr. Engstrom was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. Family members...
Audrey Clark
Nov 30, 2016
Audrey Inez Clark Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Mrs. Audrey Inez Clark, 91 wife of the late Mr. John Thomas Wallace. Mrs. Clark was a member of Bayvale Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She lived at St. John Towers for seven years. Family members include daughter: Carol Phillips and husband John of Martinez;...
Gabrielle Alexandra Velazquez
Nov 29, 2016
Gabrielle Alexandra Velazquez Martinez, Ga – Gabrielle “Gabi” Alexandra Velazquez went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2016, at the age of 18. Gabi was a beautiful, loving, caring soul. The light she brought to those around her will never be replaced but will always remain in our hearts. Gabrielle was born in Augusta, GA on May 13th...
Katherine "Katie" Susan Rogers
Nov 28, 2016
Katherine Rogers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 28, 2016, Miss Katherine “Katie” Susan Rogers, age 21. Miss Rogers was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She loved to travel and spend summers in Wisconsin with her family. She was a senior at Augusta University and was active in ZTA and Psi Chi Honor Society. Family...
Lillie Gay
Nov 27, 2016
Lillie Gay Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, November 27, 2016, Mrs. Lillie Jones Gay, 91, loving wife of 70 years to the late John Walter Gay. Lillie was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907...
Thomas L. Nelson, Jr.
Nov 26, 2016
Thomas L. Nelson, Jr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Thomas “T.J.” Lewis Nelson, Jr., 35, entered into rest Saturday, November 26, 2016. T.J. was a welder and member of Plumber and Steamfitters Local 150. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was a devoted dad and a loving son and brother. Family members include his son: Thomas...
Jeanne Hart
Nov 25, 2016
Jeanne Hart Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 24, 2016, Mrs. Jeanne Hart, 94, wife of the late Mr. Francis Charles Hart. Mrs. Hart was born in 1922 in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania to Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Treece and Edith née Wysel. She was a member of Martinez United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hart was a homemaker for many years...
Dr. Harold Engler
Nov 24, 2016
Dr. Harold Engler Physician Augusta, GA – Harold Samuel Engler, M.D. died peacefully in his sleep during the early hours of Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016. He was 93. Chubby, as he was affectionately known, was preceded in death by Josephine Rogers Engler and Kathleen Girdler Engler, and is survived by his sister, Martha Grobe Holley; his six children, Douglas...
Ruth A. Wilder
Nov 24, 2016
Ruth A Wilder Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 24, 2016. Ruth Wilder, 91, was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Lonnie T. Wilder. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with the Rev. Carolyn Moore and Rev. Greg Porterfield officiating....
Mrs. Dean Greene
Nov 23, 2016
Mrs Dean Greene Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 23, 2016, Mrs. Hazel Dean Greene, 91, wife of 70 years to Rev. Lloyd C. Greene. Dean was a native of Shelby, NC. She worked as a kindergarten teacher at Bayvale Baptist and Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, something she loved. She was a sales clerk for Belk Department Store...
Forrest Malone Morgan
Nov 23, 2016
Forrest Malone Morgan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 23, 2016, Mr. Forrest Malone Morgan, age 74. Mr. Morgan was a native and resident of North Augusta, SC. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Mr. Morgan was the owner of Sunco and Sunshine Pools for 31 years. He was passionate about racing especially dirt track....
Sandra Stephens Duggan
Nov 22, 2016
Sandra Stephens Duggan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 22, 2016, Mrs. Sandra Stephens Duggan, 72, wife of 57 years to Mr. B.L. Duggan. Mrs. Duggan was a native of Odum, Ga. She was the co-owner of Duggan Heating and Air. She loved fishing at Lake Thurmond every spring, enjoyed going to the NASCAR race in Daytona in...
Benjiman Thomas Lockett, Sr.
Nov 21, 2016
Ben Lockett Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 21, 2016, Mr. Benjiman Thomas Lockett, Sr. 93, husband of the late Mrs. Flora Ellerbe Lockett. Mr. Lockett was a native of Thomson, GA but lived in Augusta for many years. He retired from Southern Bell. Mr. Lockett was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church and...
Tim McCleese
Nov 21, 2016
Tim McCleese Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 20, 2016, Mr. Timothy Randall McCleese, 56, husband of Mrs. Maxine McCleese. Mr. McCleese was a native of West Virginia but lived in the Augusta area for many years. He was a mechanic for Smitty’s Auto Service. Family members in addition to his wife include daughters: Amanda Lynn Duncan and...
Melvin Wells
Nov 20, 2016
Melvin Wells Martinez, GA – Melvin Earl Wells, 80, passed into his eternal rest on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. Melvin was born in 1936 and he was a devoted husband to Betty Wells for 62 years. He was also a loving father to his four girls and a doting grandfather to his five grandchildren....
Robin McNair
Nov 18, 2016
Robin McNair Martinez, GA – Robin Adams McNair, 60, entered into rest Friday, November 18, 2016. She was a beloved mother, sister, teacher, and friend. A native of Hartwell, GA, Robin lived in Martinez for thirty years. She was a Charter Member of Wesley United Methodist Church. A retired elementary school teacher, Robin was passionate about education throughout her life....
Joey Inglett
Nov 17, 2016
Joey Inglett Augusta, GA – Mr. Joey Parker Inglett, 24, entered into rest Thursday, November 17, 2016. Joey was a 2010 graduate of Burke County High School and he served in the United States Army Reserves for 3 years. Family members include his daughter: Kiley Harper Inglett and her mother, Devon Puckett; brothers: Elijah Bradham, Justin Walker, Matthew Bradham, Joshua...
Rita Mary Stango Weis
Nov 14, 2016
Rita Mary Stango Weis Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 14, 2016, Mrs. Rita Mary Stango Weis, 97, loving wife of 60 years to the late Walter F. Weis. Mrs. Weis was a native of Philadelphia, PA but has lived in Augusta over 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Carmella and Oreste Stango. Mrs. Weis...
Ruby Smalley Howle
Nov 13, 2016
Ruby Smalley Howle Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 13, 2016, Mrs. Ruby Smalley Howle, 99, wife of the late Mr. Clarence Howle. Mrs. Howle lived in Augusta since the 1940’s. She was a member of Curtis Baptist Church. Mrs. Howle was active in her church groups and enjoyed going on church trips. She was a very giving...