Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Robert W. Clark, Jr.
Mar 31, 2015
Robert W. Clark, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 31, 2015, Mr. Robert “Bobby” W. Clark, Jr., 76, husband to Collette L. Clark. After his father’s death, Bobby quit school to provide for his mother and sisters. He became an electrical apprentice and quickly excelled in the trade craft. He served as a member of the United...
Dorothy Little Craig
Mar 30, 2015
Dorothy Little Craig Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, March 30, 2015, Mrs. Dorothy Whaley Little Craig, 89, loving wife to Richard Z. Craig, Sr. She was predeceased by her first husband, Neal H. Little, Sr. and her parents Carlos and Jessie Whaley. Mrs. Craig was born in Augusta and graduated from Tubman High School. She was a member...
Brian T. Strickland
Mar 29, 2015
Brian T. Strickland Martinez, GA - Brian T. Strickland entered into rest at Doctors Hospital, Sunday, March 29, 2015. Brian was born on February 3, 1979 in Augusta, GA. He was a devoted husband of 14 years to Kelley Strickland and a loving father to Chris and Kayla Strickland. Brian impacted many people throughout his life and was very loved...
Leon Johnson
Mar 29, 2015
Leon Johnson Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, March 29, 2015, Leon Johnson, 76, husband of Sandra Austin Johnson of 52 years. Mr. Johnson was a lifelong resident of Augusta. He retired from International Paper after 46 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his wife, family members include daughter: Kyle Johnson Gardner and...
Alexander Henry MacDonell, Jr
Mar 29, 2015
Alexander Henry MacDonell, Jr. Augusta, GA –Alexander Henry MacDonell, Jr., 96, died on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at The Veterans Administration Hospital and entered into the presence of the Lord. He was the faithful and loving husband of Julie LaGarde MacDonell, and the devoted father of two dear sons: Dr. Alexander H. MacDonell III of Augusta and Allen LaGarde MacDonell...
Lovey Mullins Arnette
Mar 28, 2015
Lovey Mullins Arnette Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, March 28, 2015, Lovey Mullins Arnette, 86. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Bernard Arnette. Mrs. Arnette was a native of Canvas, WV. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Madison Health and Rehab. Family members include...
Rosa Lee Manello
Mar 28, 2015
Rosa Lee Manello Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, March 28, 2015, Rose (Gammie) Manello, 68, wife of the late Johnny Manello, Sr. Mrs. Manello was a member of Calvary Temple Assembly of God. Family members include son: John James Manello, Jr. of Augusta; daughters: April Moore of Augusta and Tonya Manello of Bowling Green, KY; grandchildren: Anthony, Victoria,...
Larry D. Johnson
Mar 26, 2015
Larry D. Johnson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, March 26, 2015, Mr. Larry D. Johnson, loving husband of 47 years to Dorothy Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a member of Greater Augusta Apostolic Church. He retired as a Maintenance Mechanic from LECO Corporation. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, fishing, hunting, and most of all his family. Family...
Louise Sears
Mar 25, 2015
Louise A. Sears Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 25, 2015, Mrs. Louise A. Sears, 99, wife to the late Lester Sears. Mrs. Sears was a native of Grand Isle, Maine but has lived in Augusta since the 1980’s. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Augusta. Family members include her sisters: Jeanne Langlais Cassio...
Jeanne A. Fox
Mar 25, 2015
Jeanne A. Fox Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 25, 2015, Mrs. Jeanne A. Fox, 86. Family members include son: Alan Fox. She was preceded in death by her son Bernard Demoy. A memorial service will be Monday, March 30, 3015 at 6:00 P.M. in the Chapel at Thomas Poteet & Son. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions...
Mary Katherine Reiser Stelling
Mar 24, 2015
Mary Stelling Augusta, GA- Mary Katherine Reiser Stelling, 93, died March 24, 2015 in North Augusta, SC. Born June 21, 1921 in Augusta GA, she was the widow of Carl Henry Stelling and the daughter of the late Walter Allen and Cora Shealy Reiser. Mary Katherine grew up in Augusta where her father organized and became the first pastor of...
Jewel Clifford
Mar 24, 2015
Jewel Clifford Augusta, GA – Mrs. Jewel H. Clifford, 92, entered into rest Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Mrs. Clifford was a native of Carrollton, GA but lived in Augusta for most of her life. She was a devoted Christian woman and was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church. Most important to her were God and her family. Family members...
Dwight D. Bagwell, Sr.
Mar 24, 2015
Dwight D. Bagwell, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 24, 2015, Mr. Dwight D. Bagwell, Sr., 65, loving husband to Charlene Bagwell. Mr. Bagwell was a native of Carnesville, GA but has lived in Augusta for the last 57 years. He was President of Bagwell Insurance Services. A true southern gentleman, Dwight could most often be found...
Rance Edward Perry
Mar 24, 2015
Rance Edward Perry Augusta, GA – Mr. Rance Edward Perry, 46, passed away from cancer on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Jacksonville, FL. Rance was born in Augusta, GA, the son of Raymond Louis Perry, Sr. and the late Betty June Hood Perry of Augusta, GA. Rance graduated from Augusta Tech in 1992 with a degree in computer graphic design...
Mary Anne Neville
Mar 23, 2015
Mary Anne Neville Evans, GA – Entered into rest Monday, March 23, 2015. Ms. Mary Anne Neville, 76. Ms. Neville was a native of Atlanta, GA but lived in Evans. She was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church and the choir. She graduated from Christ the King High School and St Joseph’s Atlanta Nursing School. Mrs....
William "Eddie" McCorkle
Mar 22, 2015
William McCorkle “Eddie” Augusta, GA – Mr. William “Eddie” Edward McCorkle. 59, entered into rest Sunday, March 22, 2015. Eddie was a graduate of Evans High School and a 1980 graduate of University of Georgia with a Bachelors in business. He was a member of Stevens Creek Community Church, an avid member of the UGA Bulldog Club, and the NRA....
Frances Cheney Albert
Mar 21, 2015
FRANCES CHENEY ALBERT MARTINEZ, Ga. – Frances Cheney Albert, 55, beloved wife of Michael A. Albert and mother of Kathryn Dorothy Albert, died on March 21, 2015, at her residence. Fran made the Augusta area her home her entire life. If you ever met Fran, you came to know her passionate nature. Fran passionately loved and cared for her family,...
Madeline Ross Barton
Mar 21, 2015
Madeline Ross Barton North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest Saturday, March 21, 2015, Mrs. Madeline Ross Barton, 96, loving wife to the late Jay D. Barton of North Augusta, SC. Mrs. Barton was born in Warthen, GA to parents Alphis O. Ross and Mary Lillian Blount Ross. She graduated from Evans High School and retired as a secretary from...
Jerry G. Crabtree
Mar 20, 2015
Jerry G. Crabtree Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, March 20, 2015 at University Hospital, Jerry G. Crabtree, 73, husband of 54 years to Jean Crabtree. Mr. Crabtree was a native of Clarksville, TN. He was a graduate of Austin Peay State University and a Vietnam veteran, 1st Lt., U.S. Army. He had a passion for aviation and golfing....
Betty E. Tharpe
Mar 19, 2015
Betty E. Tharpe Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, March 19, 2015, Mrs. Betty E. Tharpe, 77, loving wife to the late Leon Tharpe. Mrs. Tharpe was a native of Aiken, SC but lived in the CSRA for most of her life. She owned and operated Forest Hills Grill for 23 years and was known for her southern cuisine....