Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Alonzo Plumb "Bruz" Boardman, Jr.
Jan 10, 2015
Alonzo Plumb "Bruz" Boardman, Jr. Augusta, GA - In the early morning hours of January the tenth Alonzo Plumb "Bruz" Boardman, Jr. went peacefully into rest in his home. A proud and lifelong Augustan Bruz had a zest for life, a remarkable love for his family and friends and an unwavering positive attitude towards all he approached in life. A...
Patrick G. Wilson
Jan 10, 2015
Patrick G. Wilson Augusta, GA – Patrick Graham Wilson, 52, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was employed by Reeves Construction and Towing for 17 years. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church and The Woodmen of the World Lodge #1571. He enjoyed fishing and camping. Survivors include wife: Melinda K. Wilson; daughter: Brittany Nicole...
Nancy C. Parris
Jan 10, 2015
Nancy Louise Campbell Parris Augusta, GA – Nancy Louise Campbell Parris went to be with the Lord early on the morning of Saturday, January 10, 2015, age 72, wife of Richard Mills Parris, daughter of the late Raymond and Martha Herman Campbell. Nancy spent 30 years as a travel agent, the last 17 of which were spent at Morris Travel....
Barbara G. Powers
Jan 10, 2015
Barbara Ann Gafford Augusta, GA – Barbara G. Powers, 80, entered into rest on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Georgia Regents University. Mrs. Powers was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was an active member of Lakemont Presbyterian Church, John Tabb Sunday School Class and Keenagers. She retired from Richmond County Data Entry and License and Inspection. A...
Sarah Jane Glaze Phetteplace
Jan 10, 2015
Sarah Jane Glaze Phetteplace Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 10, 2015 at her home, Sarah Jane Glaze Phetteplace, 82, wife of the late Richard Paul Phetteplace. Mrs. Phetteplace was a native of Augusta, GA. She loved antiques, furniture and painting. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family members include sons: Billie Lee Braswell, Jr....
Janet Usry
Jan 10, 2015
Janet Usry ROSWELL, Ga. - Janet Johnson Usry passed away on January 10, 2015. Janet Johnson Usry was born on September 6, 1931 in Garfield, GA, to the late Nancy Lee and Daniel Crock Johnson. The family moved to Augusta when Mrs. Usry was a young child, where she graduated from Tubman High School. She was married to Robert Owens...
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Jan 9, 2015
Moffatt Hardeman “Hardy” Wylie, Jr. On the morning of January 9, 2015, Hardy passed away at home after a 15 month battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. At the time of his passing, he was blessed to have his family by his side. Hardy was 75 years old. Hardy was born on Christmas Day, 1939 in Charleston, South Carolina. He...
Elizabeth Hall Schweers
Jan 9, 2015
Elizabeth Hall Schweers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 9, 2015, Miss Elizabeth Hall Schweers, 86, a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She attended and graduated from Mt. St. Joseph High School and attended Junior College of Augusta. Miss Schweers was employed at Georgia Railroad Bank for several years. After recovering from an automobile accident she worked...
Martha Owens
Jan 8, 2015
Martha Owens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 8, 2015, Mrs. Martha H. Owens, 82, loving wife of 34 years to the late John B. Owens. Mrs. Owens was a native of Marion, AL. She was a 1951 graduate of Perry County High School. She then graduated from Judson College and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She...
Wanda Collins
Jan 7, 2015
Wanda Collins Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 7, 2015, Mrs. Wanda Collins, 74, loving wife of 28 years to the late Command Sergeant Major Ted Collins, Jr. Mrs. Collins traveled the world with her husband, who was in the U.S. Army, and she was of the German descent. She loved her dog, Daisy, and her beloved grandchildren....
Rees Matthews, Jr.
Jan 6, 2015
Rees Matthews, Jr. "Rees" Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 6, 2015, Mr. Vernon Rees Matthews, Jr. 63, husband of Mrs. Juanita “Sissy” Matthews. Mr. Matthews was a resident of Augusta. He was a self-employed mechanic. Mr. Matthews enjoyed participating in political campaigns, visiting being with family and friends. Socializing was the biggest part of his personality. Family...
Joseph Edward Cole, Jr.
Jan 3, 2015
Joseph “Joe” Edward Cole, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 3, 2015, Joseph “Joe” Edward Cole, Jr., 52, husband of Nina Cole. Mr. Cole worked at SRS. He was a carpenter for most of his life. His family was his passion and he most recently enjoyed riding his Harley and he loved being with his cat Buzzy....
Baby Avery Jane Parrish
Jan 3, 2015
Baby Avery Jane Parrish Augusta, GA – Baby Avery Jane Parrish entered into rest in the arms of her parents on Saturday, January 3, 2015. We are thankful to the Lord for everything we’ve been through and for his will. We will see you again Little Love. Family members include her parents: Greg and Alison Parrish; sister: Kamryn Frankie Parrish;...
Harry M. Carpenter III
Jan 3, 2015
Harry M. Carpenter III Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 03, 2015 after an extended illness, Harry M. Carpenter III, age 60. Family members include mother: Dorothy D. Carpenter of Augusta; sister: Barbara C. Ellington and husband Joe of Augusta; nieces: Amanda Atkinson and husband Bert and Laura Ellington; nephew: Jarrett Ellington; and great nephew: Everett Atkinson. He...
Susan Lynn Cooley
Jan 3, 2015
Susan Lynn Cooley Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 3, 2014, Mrs. Susan Lynn Cooley, 49, wife of Mr. Mickey Cooley. Family members in addition to her husband include daughter: Alexis Cooley; mother: Donna Weiland brother: Paul Weiland; sister: Kathy Zarcone (Carl) and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father: Bernie Weiland and...
Leonard Timothy Hill
Jan 2, 2015
Mr. Leonard Timothy Hill AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Leonard Timothy Hill, 69, entered into rest on January 2, 2015. Mr. Hill is the son of the late Leonard Elwood Hill and Ebbie Massey Hill. Survivors include his children, James Paxton Hill (Kate) of Cartersville, GA, Ashley Hill Weathers (Nathan) of Woodstock, GA, Blake Hill Leverett (Michael) of Augusta, and Andrew...
Neal Mann
Jan 1, 2015
Neal Mann Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 1, 2015, Mr. Gene Neal Mann, 56, husband to Lynn Mann. Mr. Mann was a member of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. Family members in addition to his wife include his sons: Mark Mann, Paul Mann; mother: Helen Sumner Mann;...
Bonnie Mae Owens
Jan 1, 2015
Bonnie Owens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 1, 2015, Mrs. Bonnie Mae Owens, 81, loving wife of 44 years to Franklin Owens. Mrs. Owens was born in Miles City, Montana, but called Augusta home for the last 60 years. She worked at Sherman and Hemstreet and the Georgia Railroad Bank as a bookkeeper. She was preceded in...
Margaret Hargrove
Dec 31, 2014
Margaret Hargrove Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, December 31, 2014, Mrs. Margaret Steed Hargrove, 86, wife to the late Julian C. Hargrove. Mrs. Hargrove was born in Winfield, GA but raised in Old Ellenton, SC. She graduated from Riverside School of Nursing in Jacksonville, FL in 1949. She was a registered nurse for 46 years, many of which...
Donald Vernillo
Dec 30, 2014
Donald Vernillo Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Tuesday, December 30, 2014, Mr. Donald Wesley Vernillo, age 62, husband of Linda Noel Vernillo. Survivors in addition to his wife include three sons, Nicolas T. Vernillo, Weston J. Vernillo (Lindsey) and Drew E. Vernillo. Three grandchildren include Kyleigh, Niko and Brock Vernillo. A memorial mass will be celebrated Saturday, January 3,...