Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jean Maye Chou
Jul 26, 2014
Jean Maye Chou Augusta, GA – Mrs. Jean (Arthur) Maye Chou, 74, beloved wife of 50 years to Dr. Frank H. Chou, entered into rest in the comfort of her home on Saturday, July 26, 2014. She was born in Screven County, GA. She attended the county high school and Georgia Teachers College, now Georgia Southern University. The family moved...
Louise Shingleton Shivers
Jul 26, 2014
Martinez, GA LOUISE SHINGLETON SHIVERS, writer-in -residence at Georgia Regents University, died on Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Evans, Georgia. Louise was the author of several acclaimed books. The novel Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail, published by Random House in 1983, was named Best First Novel of the Year by USA Today and was made into the...
Don Feldman
Jul 25, 2014
Don Feldman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, July 25, 2014, Mr. Donald R. Feldman, 87, loving husband of 53 years to the late Myra Scott Feldman. Mr. Feldman was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Augusta. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving with the 88th division and was stationed in Italy during...
David Smith
Jul 24, 2014
David Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. David Joseph Smith, 68, husband to Gloria Smith. Mr. Smith was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. He was a graduate of Boys Catholic High and was a graduate of Augusta College. He was a plumbing inspector for Richmond County He attended St. Mary...
Mary Alice Staulcup
Jul 23, 2014
Mary Alice Staulcup Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Mrs. Mary Alice Staulcup, 89, loving wife to the late Frank Staulcup. She was a lifelong member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church, member of the Turner England Fellowship Class, Joy Makers, and prayer group. Mary Staulcup was a member of The Order Of Eastern Star for 55...
Mary Anna Buckley
Jul 23, 2014
Mary Anna Buckley Augusta, GA – Mary Anna Buckley passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Trinity Hospital, after a lengthy illness. She was a native Augustan and a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of Hugh P. Buckley and Gladys S. Buckley. Mary Anna graduated from Mount St. Joseph's Catholic School as Salutatorian and attended Augusta College. She...
Ralph Herndon
Jul 20, 2014
Ralph Herndon Mr. Ralph Herndon, 83, of Evans, Ga. went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 20, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy June Perkins Herndon; his parents, Grady and Catherine Herndon of Clearwater, S.C.; and his brother, John Franklin Herndon of Hephzibah, Georgia. He is survived by his three...
Robert Winston "Bud" Lane, Sr.
Jul 20, 2014
Robert “Bud” Lane, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 20, 2014, Robert W. “Bud” Lane, Sr., 88. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Emma Ruth Lane. He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Family members include sons: Bob Lane (Gwen) of Appling and Jerry Lane (Rosa) of Dallas,...
Mrs. Martha W. Mitchell
Jul 20, 2014
Mrs. Martha W. Mitchell Nurse/School Instructor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 20, 2014 at The Place in Martinez, Mrs. Martha Whilden Mitchell, 79, wife of William “Billy” M. Mitchell, Sr. Mrs. Mitchell was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph Academy where she was the Salutatorian of the Class...
Margaret Louise Lewis
Jul 19, 2014
Margaret Louise Lewis Augusta, GA - Margaret Louise Marshall Lewis went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2014. Louise was born in the family home on Druid Park Avenue in Augusta, GA on April 23, 1921, to Otto W. Marshall Sr. and Margaret Bradley Marshall. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years William (Bill) Lewis and...
Cecil Evans Toole
Jul 18, 2014
Cecil Evans Toole Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, July 18, 2014, Cecil Evans Toole, 92, husband of Lillian Toole. Mr. Toole was born in Warrenville, SC and lived in Martinez, GA. He was a member of In Focus Church. Mr. Toole was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army for 23 years followed by 18 years of...