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

Lynda Rosier Hand

Lynda Rosier Hand

Aug 23, 2014

Lynda Rosier Hand Augusta, GA – Lynda Rosier Hand, entered into rest Saturday, August 23, 2014 at home on Rosier Hill surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Hand was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She retired from the Richmond County Recreation and Parks Department. She was an officer in the R.R.R. She was awarded “the Richmond County Homemaker...

Brandi Bowers Ray

Brandi Bowers Ray

Aug 22, 2014

Brandi Bowers Ray Augusta, GA –With heartbreaking suddenness, Mrs. Brandi Bowers Ray entered into eternal rest at the age of 32 on Friday, August 22, 2014. Brandi was a graduate of Westside High School and the Medical College of Georgia School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse in the ER at Georgia Regents Medical Center. Cherished daughter, sister,...

Jean Whitaker

Jean Whitaker

Aug 20, 2014

Jean Whitaker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 20, 2014, Mrs. Mavis Jean Whitaker, 86, loving wife of 28 years to the late W.P. “Whit” Whitaker. He preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Whitaker was a member of Warren Baptist Church and was the preschool child care coordinator at the church. For over 60 years, Ms. Jean...

Betty Ruth Davis

Betty Ruth Davis

Aug 19, 2014

Betty Ruth Davis Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 19, 2014, Betty Ruth Davis, 79, wife of the late Harry Davis, Jr. Born in Statesboro, GA, Mrs. Davis lived in the Augusta area for most of her life. She retired from Wren Optical and was a former member of Sweetwater Baptist Church. She loved her dog Lilly. Family...

Cheryl Beasley

Cheryl Beasley

Aug 16, 2014

Cheryl Beasley Augusta, GA – Mrs. Brenda Cheryl Beasley, 53, entered into rest on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Mrs. Beasley grew up in Wrens. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Augusta College and earned her Nursing Degree from Medical College of Georgia. She loved to ride motorcycles and was a member of the Amateur Pool Association where she placed in...

Bill DaVitte

Bill DaVitte

Aug 14, 2014

Bill DaVitte Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 14, 2014, William (Bill) Rountree DaVitte, 55, beloved husband and best friend of 27 years to Jennifer (Jenny) DaVitte. Mr. DaVitte, a native of Augusta, worked at Resolute Forrest Industries (Augusta Newsprint) for 31 years. He was an avid golfer and loved being Papa to his 3 grandkids. He enjoyed...

Dewey A. Jones

Dewey A. Jones

Aug 13, 2014

Dewey A. Jones Augusta, GA – Went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 13, 2014, Dewey A. Jones, 87, beloved husband of Mrs. Sloane Crawford. Dewey was a member and elder of Druid Park Bible Church. He was the Founder of Operation Salvation. Mr. Jones served in the United States Navy for 30 years and was a veteran...

Mary Dickson

Mary Dickson

Aug 12, 2014

Mary Dickson Retired teacher Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 12, 2014, Mrs. Mary Canon Dickson, 90, wife of 45 years to the late William Shelton Dickson, Jr. Mrs. Dickson was a native of Savannah, GA but lived in Augusta since she was 18 years old. She began teaching at Sacred Heart School in 1961 and continued teaching...

JoAnna Wolfe

JoAnna Wolfe

Aug 11, 2014

JoAnna Wolfe Madison, TN – Entered into rest Monday, Augusta 11, 2014, Mrs. JoAnna Wolfe, 49, formerly of Augusta, GA. Family members include son: Christopher Ansley Wolfe Nelson; parents: Woody and Laurie Wolfe; brother: Gene Wolfe; former husband: David Nelson A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St Johns United...

Frederick Matthew Kennedy

Frederick Matthew Kennedy

Aug 11, 2014

Frederick Matthew Kennedy New York City, NY – Frederick Matthew Kennedy, 31, passed away in New York City on August 11, 2014. He was the son of Jaqueline Phenix Kennedy and the late F. Frederick Kennedy, Jr. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Judge Frederick and Evelyn Kennedy of Augusta and his maternal grandparents, Fabien and Irene Phenix of...

Joey Allan Pauley

Joey Allan Pauley

Aug 9, 2014

Joey Allan Pauley Waynesboro, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 9, 2014, Joey Allan Pauley, 54. Mr. Pauley served in the United States Navy for 20 years when he retired as a 1st Class Petty Officer. Family members include ex-wife: Terry Pauley; sons: Roman A. Pauley and Maximillian A. Pauley, both of Evans; daughter: Victoria A. Pauley of Evans;...

Donald Taylor

Donald Taylor

Aug 8, 2014

Donald Taylor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 8, 2014, Mr. Donald Dale Taylor, 80, loving husband to Lois Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a veteran of the United States Army after serving 21 years. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Family members in addition to his wife...

Bill DeLoach

Bill DeLoach

Aug 6, 2014

Bill DeLoach Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at University Hospital, Mr. William Slaton “Bill” DeLoach, 75, loving husband to Charlotte Bowden DeLoach. Mr. DeLoach was a native of Tattnall County where he grew up and worked on the farm. He was a graduate of Claxton High School and was “first trumpet” in the band. He...

Helen Knight Griffin

Helen Knight Griffin

Aug 5, 2014

Helen Knight Griffin Augusta, GA – Helen Knight Griffin, 91, passed away August 5, 2014 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Hudgins. Mrs. Griffin, a native of Atlanta, GA, moved to Marietta, GA, where she met her husband Charles C. Knight. She moved to Augusta to raise her family. She...

Keith Hodnett

Keith Hodnett

Aug 4, 2014

Keith Hodnett Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, August 4, 2014, Keith Hodnett, 57, husband of Laurie L. Hodnett. Mr. Hodnett, a native of Petersburg, VA, has lived in Martinez for the past 30 years. He was a member of Warren Baptist Church and the Blended Family/Single Parent Sunday School Class. He was also a “TIP” Award recipient of...

Gail Jones

Gail Jones

Aug 2, 2014

Gail Jones Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on August 2, 2014, Mrs. Gail Ellison Jones, 78, loving wife of 55 years to Bobby D. Jones. She was also a loving and generous mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Jodi J. Siciliano (Bill) of Kennesaw, GA and Joy J. Beaird (Dee) of Martinez, GA;...

Valeria A. vonLehe Williams

Valeria A. vonLehe Williams

Aug 2, 2014

Valeria A. vonLehe Williams Augusta, GA – Valeria A. vonLehe Williams, 86, died Saturday, August 2, 2014, at her home following a long illness. She was born and raised in the Low Country, in Walterboro, South Carolina. She graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1949. While at Agnes Scott, she was given the title of “KA Sweetheart” from Emory University,...

Harold Moore

Harold Moore

Aug 2, 2014

Harold Eugene Moore Augusta, GA - Harold Eugene Moore, a faithful servant of Christ was called home on August 2, 2014. He slipped his hand in the nail pierced hand of our savior after a short illness at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Augusta, GA. H.E., as he was known to his coworkers, had a career in Insurance before retiring...

Johnny M. Teague

Johnny M. Teague

Jul 31, 2014

Johnny M. Teague Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 31, 2014, Mr. Johnny M. Teague, 68. Mr. Teague was a native of Lenoir, NC but was living in Martinez. He was a lifelong electrician for IBEW. Mr. Teague served in the United States Navy and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a great father and...

Ruby Morris Waller

Ruby Morris Waller

Jul 28, 2014

Ruby Morris Waller Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, July 28, 2014, Mrs. Ruby Edna Morris Waller, age 99. Mrs. Waller was a native of Allendale, SC but has lived in Augusta most of her life. She enjoyed traveling and gardening. She was very independent and lived her life to the fullest. Mrs. Waller was an active member of...