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

Forrest Mallory Hensley, Sr.

Forrest Mallory Hensley, Sr.

Dec 26, 2015

Forrest Mallory Hensley, Sr. Augusta, GA – Forrest Mallory Hensley, Sr., beloved husband of Susan Strain Hensley, entered into rest on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at home. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. The funeral service will be at Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 28,...

Gregory J. Glynn

Gregory J. Glynn

Dec 21, 2015

Gregory J. Glynn Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, December 21, 2015, Mr. Gregory J. Glynn, 64, husband to Mrs. Kathlyn Hallinan - Glynn. Gregory was a native of Brooklyn, NY but has lived in Augusta for several years. He worked with Bechtel for 38 years. For the past year, he worked with Fluor Construction, Tappan Zee Bridge as...

Martha Cross

Martha Cross

Dec 21, 2015

Martha E. Cross Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, December 21, 2015, Mrs. Martha Cross, 66, wife of 46 years to Alan J. Cross. Martha Gene spent her youth in Atlanta but has lived in Augusta for the last 26 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She loved sports especially golf. She enjoyed traveling, and was...

Al Frederick Osteen

Al Frederick Osteen

Dec 19, 2015

Al Frederick Osteen Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 19, 2015, Mr. Al Frederick Osteen, 86 husband of Mrs. Retha Osteen. Mr. Osteen was a native of Columbus, GA. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1948 and then Columbus College. Mr. Osteen earned a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from Auburn University. He joined the Army in 1948...

Susan Bell Bohler

Susan Bell Bohler

Dec 19, 2015

Susan Bell Bohler AUGUSTA, Ga. - Susan Bell Bohler, 64, wife of the late Rufus Estes Bohler, Jr, entered into rest at her home on December 19, 2015. The visitation will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Thomas Poteet & Son at 214 Davis Road. The graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December...

Carol Strickland Sayers

Carol Strickland Sayers

Dec 18, 2015

Carol Strickland Sayers Augusta, GA – Entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Friday, December 18, 2015, Carol Strickland Sayers, 74, wife of the late Ronny Joe Sayers, whom she married in 1962. They were married for almost 52 years. Mrs. Sayers was born in Clearfield, PA and graduated from Curwensville High School in 1958 and Clarion University...

Donna B. Davis

Donna B. Davis

Dec 17, 2015

Donna B. Davis Evans, GA – Mrs. Donna B. Davis, 55, Wife of Mr. Charles Davis, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Mrs. Davis was a member of New Life Christian Center. She loved her Jesus. Mrs. Davis was very generous and unselfish. She loved her children and grandchildren and always placed her family...

Thomas E. O'Connor

Thomas E. O'Connor

Dec 16, 2015

Thomas E. O’Connor Augusta, GA – Mr. Thomas Edward O’Connor, 71, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Mr. O’Connor was a native of Panama City, FL but spent most of his life in Augusta. He attended Aquinas High School and was a United States Marine veteran. He was a Forman at the Savannah River Site with the Local...

Rachel "Libbie" Bullard Nichols

Rachel "Libbie" Bullard Nichols

Dec 16, 2015

Rachel “Libbie” Bullard Nichols EVANS, Ga. – Entered into rest Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Morningside Assisted Living, Rachel “Libbie” Bullard Nichols, wife of Jimmie Augustus Nichols. Mrs. Nichols was a native and lifelong resident of Columbia County. She was a school bus driver for Columbia County Board of Education for over 30 years and bookkeeper for J.A. Nichols Masonry....

Kathy Riley

Kathy Riley

Dec 15, 2015

Kathy Riley Augusta, GA - Kathy Jo Riley, 59, of Evans, Georgia entered into rest on December 15, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She is the beloved wife of Robert Michael “Mike” Riley and was a devoted mother, sister, and “Nana” who adored her family. In addition to her husband, she leaves to cherish her memories; her...

Alfred Hopkins

Alfred Hopkins

Dec 15, 2015

Alfred Hopkins Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, December 15, 2015, Mr. Alfred Irwin Hopkins, 91, husband of Mrs. Joyce Hopkins. Alfred was a native of Petersburg, VA, and a resident of Martinez, GA. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University and Harvard Law School. Mr. Hopkins was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Navy. He...

Opal Collins Swearingen

Opal Collins Swearingen

Dec 14, 2015

Opal Collins Swearingen Augusta, GA – Opal Collins Swearingen, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Doctors Hospital. Opal was a native of McBean, GA and a member of Windsor Heights Baptist Church. She was also a former member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in McBean, GA. Opal loved her family especially her...

Katherine H. Christine

Katherine H. Christine

Dec 14, 2015

Katherine H. Christine Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, December 14, 2015, Mrs. Katherine Christine, 83, wife to the late Alexander Richard Christine, Sr. Katherine was a native of New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was the 9th of 11 children. She is survived by her sister, June Radish of Jamestown, NY. Her mother, Nelle, and father, Arnold, were beloved by...

Linda Strickland

Linda Strickland

Dec 13, 2015

Linda Strickland Augusta, GA – Entered her heavenly home on Sunday, December 13, 2015, Mrs. Linda Victoria Strickland, 66, dedicated wife of 48 years to Joe Strickland. Linda was a devoted lifelong member and secretary of Morningside Baptist Church. She was a graceful woman who had a love for God and was always putting others first. Linda was a loving...

Pat Godfrey

Pat Godfrey

Dec 12, 2015

Pat Godfrey Retired, Richmond County Board of Education Marietta, Ga – Entered into rest on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Mrs. Patricia B. Godfrey, age 87, formally of Augusta, was born in Shelbyville, Indiana but lived in Augusta most of her life. She retired after 25 years with the Richmond County Board of Education as the Assistant to the Bookkeeper. She...

James Roy Elrod

James Roy Elrod

Dec 11, 2015

James Roy Elrod Augusta, GA – James Roy Elrod passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. James was born on September 19, 1921 in Copperhill, TN. He was a World War II veteran and a retired CSX Railroad employee. He was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 73...

Wallace McElroy, Jr.

Wallace McElroy, Jr.

Dec 10, 2015

Wallace McElroy, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, December 10, 2015, Mr. Wallace “Wally” Gene McElroy, Jr., age 55. Wally was born in Germany but lived in Augusta for most of his life. He was an avid outdoorsman that could out play any two legged golfer. He was a stranger to no one, and was always willing to...

Randy Ramos

Randy Ramos

Dec 10, 2015

Randy Ramos Augusta, GA – Randy Justin Ramos, 29, entered into rest Thursday, December 10, 2015. Randy was a call center supervisor and also attended Augusta Technical College. Randy had an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong passion for life. His caring, unselfish personality was always accompanied by his beautiful smile which he was well known for. He is survived by...

Maria Pons

Maria Pons

Dec 9, 2015

Maria Pons Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, December 9, 2015, Mrs. Maria Concepcion Pons, 91, wife to the late Luis Pons. Family members include her daughter: Rita Pons-Zayas (Carlos) of Evans; grandchildren: Carlos, Jr., Lizette, and Marisol; sister: Dulce Diaz; and brother: Luis Diaz. The funeral Mass will be Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at St....

Aldine "AL" Patton

Aldine "AL" Patton

Dec 9, 2015

ALDINE PATTON LT. COL. USMCR (Ret.) Augusta, GA- Aldine “Al” Patton, son of the late W. R. and Grace Shell Patton of Morganton, N. C., died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the age of 92. He had been a resident of Augusta, GA since 1961. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Hazel Greene Patton....