Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Cecil S. Collins, Jr.
Mar 9, 2016
Cecil S. Collins, Jr. Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 9, 2016, Mr. Cecil S. Collins, Jr., 66. Cecil was a member of the Episcopal Church. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years and retired after 25 years, as Fleet Manager for the Vehicle Services/Public Safety division at Medical College of Georgia. Cecil...
Keather Wheatley Kirkland Gresham
Mar 8, 2016
Keather Kirkland Gresham Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 8, 2016, Mrs. Keather Wheatley Kirkland Gresham, 68. Keather was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and sister. She was a friend to anyone she met, always going above and beyond. Keather was loyal to her church; Abilene Baptist and a shining example of a Christian. She enjoyed cooking...
Donald A. Edwards
Mar 8, 2016
Donald A. Edwards Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 08, 2016, Mr. Donald A. Edwards, 65. Mr. Edwards worked as the assistant manager of Food Lion grocery store. The most important person in his life was his daughter. Family members include his daughter: Savannah Edwards of Augusta; father: Donald”Skeet” P. Edwards; brother: Mike E. Edwards and wife Brenda;...
Tony Price
Mar 7, 2016
Joseph “Tony” Price Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, March 7, 2016, Mr. Joseph A. Price, 71, husband of Janice Downing Price. Tony was a native of Savannah, GA and resident of Augusta for the past 43 years. He was a Pharmacy representative for Cardinal Health for 50 years. After retirement; golf and his grandchildren were his greatest joy....
James A. Baxter
Mar 7, 2016
James “Jim” A. Baxter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, March 7, 2016 at his residence, Mr. James “Jim” Allen Baxter, 80, husband of 52 years to Mrs. LaNelle Baxter. Mr. Baxter was a native of Pikeville, KY but lived in Augusta for many years. He was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. Mr. Baxter...
Margaret L. Hamilton
Mar 7, 2016
Margaret Hamilton Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, March 7, 2016, Mrs. Margaret Lewis Hamilton, 82, loving wife of 55 years to the late Johnnie R. Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton was a native and lifelong resident of the Augusta area. She was a homemaker. She was a member of West Acres Baptist Church and the Love Sunday School Class. Family...
Elizabeth (Bette) Cudd
Mar 6, 2016
Elizabeth Cudd Augusta, GA – Elizabeth Henerey Cudd, widow of Dr. John James Cudd Jr., died in her home on March 6, 2016 after a short illness. Bette, as she was known by all who knew and loved her, is survived by four children, Sheryl Cudd Blenis Ortmann of Columbia SC, Jayne Cudd Davison (Peter Sanford Davison) of Ponte Vedra,...
Richard Allen Turner, Sr.
Mar 5, 2016
Richard Allen Turner, Sr. Hephzibah, GA – Mr. Richard Allen Turner, Sr., 72, entered into rest Saturday, March 5, 2016. Mr. Turner retired from the Local Pipefitters Union #150 after 45 years. He was an avid golfer and loved to hunt and fish with his grandsons. He was a loving father and grandfather. Family members include his son: Richard Allen...
Sharon Brown
Mar 3, 2016
Sharon Brown Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, March 3, 2016, Mrs. Sharon Storey Brown, 66, wife of Fred S. Brown. Mrs. Brown is formerly of Greenville. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Sharon was a longtime medical transcriptionist. Family members in addition to her husband of 48 years: Fred S. Brown, include daughter: Christie Hardy...
Alex Milam
Mar 3, 2016
Alex Milam Appling, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, March 3, 2016, Mr. Tennis Alexander Milam, 23. Alex enjoyed anything outdoors, especially hunting, golf and football. He was always smiling and never met a stranger. Alex was a friend to the “underdog”. He attended Augusta Tech for the welding program and was of the Methodist faith. Family members include to...
Javad Abolghassem
Mar 3, 2016
Javad Abolghassem Javad Abolghassem, 54, died March 3, 2016 after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Lee Hollingsworth Abolghassem for 28 years. Javad was a native of Tehran, Iran. He lived in the Augusta area for the past 28 years. He was a graduate of Georgia Southern University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Marijean Reynolds
Mar 2, 2016
Marijean Reynolds Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Ms. Marijean Reynolds, 88. Ms. Reynolds was a native of Sherman, TX but lived in the Augusta area for many years. She worked as a research lab technician for the Veterans Administration Hospital. Ms. Reynolds loved the seashore, fishing and boating. She enjoyed wildlife and hummingbirds. She enjoyed...
Ben Bair
Mar 2, 2016
Ben Bair Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Mr. Benjamin Leroy Bair, 34. Ben is finally at peace. Family members include daughter: Olivia Gayle Bair; parents: Leroy and Cindy Bair of Augusta; grandparents: Ronald and Gayle Staten; and his loving family and friends. No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to...
Hollie McManus, Sr.
Mar 1, 2016
Hollie McManus, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 1, 2016, Mr. Hollie Earl McManus, Sr., 68, husband of Amy Newton McManus. Mr. McManus is a native of Atlanta, but lived in the Augusta area for the last 40 years. He enlisted in the US Airforce during Vietnam. He was a graduate of Southern Polytechnic State University. He...
Milton Edwin Kinne
Feb 29, 2016
Milton Edwin Kinne Augusta, GA –Mr. Milton Edwin Kinne, 66, entered into rest Monday, February 29, 2016 at the VA Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Betsy M. Kinne. Family members, in addition to his wife, include his daughter: Heather Waits and husband Tony; sisters: Joyce Gould and Kathy Kinne; brother: Richard Kinne; 3 grandchildren,...
Richard William "Dick" DesReis
Feb 28, 2016
Dick DesReis LTC US Army Retired Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Kentwood Nursing Facility, Mr. Richard (Dick) William DesReis, 75, beloved husband of Deloris Brusher DesReis. Dick was born in Syracuse, NY, son of John F. and Elsa P. DesReis. He was a graduate of Morristown Prep School, St. Lawrence University where he was...
Phil Young
Feb 27, 2016
Phil Young Augusta, GA – Mr. Philip Allan Young, 59, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 27, 2016. A memorial service will be held at Curtis Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Born to Norma and the late Kenneth Young of Fort Madison, IA, Phil served in the United States Army and was a graduate...
John Walter Price, Jr
Feb 27, 2016
John Walter Price, Sr. Augusta, Ga- John Walter Price, 86, passed away on February 27, 2016 at University Hospital. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. I.P. Price, he was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area and graduate of the Boys Catholic High. He retired as Vice President and Controller from Bankers First. Always a supporter of the...
Patricia Mangum
Feb 26, 2016
Patricia Mangum Augusta, GA – Patricia Strauss Mangum, 85, died peacefully, surrounded by family at Augusta Regents Medical Center on February 26, 2016. A lifelong resident of Augusta, Pat was the daughter of the late Hillary Harrison Mangum and Marie Strauss Mangum. Surviving are sister Grace Mangum Kisner (Greenville, SC) and nephews John Leonard Kisner (Austin, TX) and Harrison Mangum...
Aileean Hollins
Feb 25, 2016
Aileean D. Hollins was born September 11, 1929 to Frank Davis and Emma Greer. Aileean departed this life February 25 2016 at her home in Augusta, GA. Aileean had 3 brothers Frank Davis, Michael Johnson, Marion Davis and 1 sister Jacqueline Johnson who preceded her in death, 1 sister Twillie Davis of Dayton, OH. Aileean had 6 children. 1 son...


