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

Chae Hui Tipton

Chae Hui Tipton

Oct 28, 2016

Chae Hui Tipton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, October 28, 2016, Mrs. Chae Hui Tipton, 74, loving wife for over 48 years to Mr. Walter Tipton. Mrs. Tipton was a native of South Korea and a Naturalized American Citizen. She worked in Banking for over 31 years and was employed with Georgia Railroad Bank, First Union Bank and...

Linda A. Ellis, Ed.D.

Linda A. Ellis, Ed.D.

Oct 27, 2016

Linda A. Ellis, Ed.D. Augusta, GA – Linda A. Ellis, beloved mother of Jennifer E. (Troy) Rogers passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate, Charles H. Ellis; her parents Ernest and Mille Sue (Cannon) Akins; and her brother, Bill Akins. In addition to her daughter, she...

James "Jimmy" Calvin Smith

James "Jimmy" Calvin Smith

Oct 26, 2016

James Calvin “Jimmy” Smith Augusta, Georgia – Mr. James Calvin “Jimmy” Smith, a long-time resident of Augusta, died Wednesday October 26, 2016, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family. Born in Macon, Georgia to the late Henry Grady Smith and Kathleen Knowles Smith, Mr. Smith was the beloved husband of Rudell Robinson Smith for 66 years. He...

Dot Moss

Dot Moss

Oct 25, 2016

Dot Moss Augusta, GA- Dorothy Morris Moss passed over to the Beautiful Life with our Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. She was born in Moultrie, Georgia on July 28, 1927 and was the oldest daughter of Elise Preston and Soloman Daniel Morris. Dot is preceded in death by her sister Suzanne Baker and the love of her life, John...

Milton "Rabbit" Berry

Milton "Rabbit" Berry

Oct 25, 2016

Milton “Rabbit” Berry North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest Wednesday, October 25, 2016, Mr. Milton “Rabbit” Berry, Sr. 90, husband to the late Mrs. Margaret Brooks Berry. Mr. Berry was a native of Grovetown, GA but lived in Augusta most of his life. He served in the United States Army and retired as a sales manager for Phoenix Oil...

Tolbert "Grady" Tabb

Tolbert "Grady" Tabb

Oct 24, 2016

Tolbert “Grady” Tabb Evans, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 24, 2016, Mr. Tolbert “Grady” Tabb, 62, husband of 45 years to Mrs. Pam Koone Tabb. Mr. Tabb was a native and lifelong resident of the Augusta area. He was the owner and operator of Tabb Pest Control for the past 32 years. Mr. Tabb was a member of...

Louise Partridge

Louise Partridge

Oct 24, 2016

Frances Rice Partridge Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 24, 2016, Mrs. Frances Rice Partridge, 82 wife of the late Mr. E.J. Partridge. Mrs. Partridge was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She retired from King Mill where she worked as a spooler. Mrs. Partridge was a member of Crawford Ave Baptist Church. She loved her family...

Frances W. Parker

Frances W. Parker

Oct 24, 2016

Frances W. Parker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 24, 2016, Mrs. Frances Willene Parker, wife of 61 years to the late Raymond E. Parker. Mrs. Parker grew up in Gracewood, Georgia and lived in Augusta most of her life before retiring to Burke County. She was retired from Gracewood State School and Hospital. She was a member...

Ruby "Mae" Speights

Ruby "Mae" Speights

Oct 23, 2016

Ruby Speights Augusta, GA – Ruby Ferrell “Mae” Speights, beloved “Mama Ruby”, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father. Ruby was born in 1927 to a loving family on a Virginia farm in Dewitt, VA. She worked at Ft. Lee where she met the love of her life, Lt. Col. Duris Speights,...

Daniel E. Cook

Daniel E. Cook

Oct 21, 2016

Daniel E. Cook Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, October 21, 2016, Mr. Daniel E. “Danny” Cook, loving husband to Rita Wilcox Cook. Danny was a native of Hamilton OH but has lived in Martinez for 23 years. He married the love of his life, Rita, in Big Bear, California in 1988. He served in the Naval Reserve during...

Gene Alan Sandifer

Gene Alan Sandifer

Oct 20, 2016

Gene Alan Sandifer Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, October 20, 2016 at his home, Mr. Gene Alan Sandifer, age 56. Mr. Sandifer was a native and lifelong resident of the Augusta and Martinez area. He was the owner of Sanco Heating and Air. Mr. Sandifer loved his sons Wesley and Jacob very much. Family members include his sons:...

Frank Eugene Wright, Jr

Frank Eugene Wright, Jr

Oct 20, 2016

Frank Eugene Wright, Jr. Augusta, GA – Frank Eugene Wright, Jr., 79, entered into rest at his residence surrounded by loving family. He was the son of the late Frank Eugene Wright and Jane Duke Woodward. Frank was a lifelong resident of Augusta and a graduate of Boys Catholic High School and Augusta College. He is preceded in death by...

Olander "Jack" Barrett

Olander "Jack" Barrett

Oct 20, 2016

Olander J. “Jack” Barrett, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, October 20, 2016, Mr. Olander J. “Jack” Barrett, Jr., 93, wife of 56 years to Mrs. Marian Villella Owens Barrett. Mr. Barrett was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. He served in Patton’s 3rd Army, 80th Infantry Division, earned three Bronze Stars and Purple Heart with...

Carolyn T. Lipp

Carolyn T. Lipp

Oct 20, 2016

Carolyn T. Lipp Elizabethton, TN – Entered into rest Thursday, October 20, 2016, Mrs. Carolyn T. Lipp, 79, loving wife to Leonard D. Lipp. Mrs. Lipp was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her Tennessee Mountain hideaway that she shared with her husband. She always loved the most and was very caring and compassionate. The genuine concern for...

Ann Marie Rowe

Ann Marie Rowe

Oct 18, 2016

Ann Marie Rowe Columbus, NC- Ann Marie Rowe, 77, entered into rest Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in SC. Ann Marie was the daughter of the late Richard Rowe and Louise Sullivan Rowe. She was born on November 1, 1938 in Augusta, GA. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and served her career as a Nurse...

William Allen Bush

William Allen Bush

Oct 17, 2016

Bill Bush Augusta, GA – William Allen Bush born July 7, 1928 in Winchester, Kentucky to Jonas Simpson and Nellie Irene Brooks Bush. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Velma Christine Peach Bush, and a sister Mary Lou Chipps. Mr. Bush was baptized and a member Paris First Christian Church. He attended Sunday School at...

Otis Franklin Askin

Otis Franklin Askin

Oct 17, 2016

OTIS FRANKLIN ASKIN Augusta, GA- Entered into rest Monday, October 17, 2016, Otis, 79, son of Annie Laurie (Lollie) and Rex, was passionate and he was loved. He loved Carole, he loved his children, and he loved his grandchildren. He loved life, he loved family, and he loved his friends. He loved adventure, he loved fun and laughter. Otis approached...

Dr. Vincent E. Urbanek

Dr. Vincent E. Urbanek

Oct 16, 2016

Vincent E. Urbanek Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, October 16, 2016, Dr. Vincent E. Urbanek DDS, 89, husband of 49 years to the late Betty Jane Urbanek. Dr. Urbanek was a native of Chicago, IL but had proudly made Augusta his home for the past 46 years. He was a WWII combat veteran of the United States Navy....

Ellen Keener

Ellen Keener

Oct 16, 2016

Ellen Keener Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, October 16, 2016, Mrs. Ellen Hendrickson Keener, 97, loving wife to the late William A. Keener. Mrs. Keener was a native of Wilmington, DE but has lived in Evans for several years. She was a Veteran of WWII serving as a WAAC in France and England. She loved playing bridge and...

Eutelle V. Yonce

Eutelle V. Yonce

Oct 15, 2016

Eutelle V. Yonce Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, October 15, 2016, Mrs. Eutelle V. Yonce, 82, loving wife to Harry F. Yonce. Mrs. Yonce was born and raised in Jackson County but grew up in Commerce. She retired as a Dental Lab Technician. She was an active member of Warren Baptist Church and the Joyful Ladies Sunday School...