Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
D.M. Woods, Sr
Mar 4, 2014
D. M. Woods, Sr. Augusta, GA – On March 4, 2014, Duren “D.M.” M. Woods, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born to the late Oliver Duren and Minnie Lee Whitaker Woods and step-mother Edna Welcher. D.M. was born in Dearing, GA and a longtime resident of Augusta. D.M. retired after 34 years of dedicated...
Dr. Shirley A. George
Feb 28, 2014
Dr. Shirley A. George Augusta, GA – Dr. Shirley Ann George peacefully passed away February 28, 2014. Born in Buffalo, New York in 1929, she finished her nursing degree there, her Masters degree at Boston University and her doctorate at Indiana University in 1980. Dr. George devoted her life to caring for the poor and indigent in Kansas City, Indianapolis...
June Iris Eidson
Feb 26, 2014
June Iris Eidson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, February 26, 2014, Mrs. June Iris Eidson, 81, wife of the late Edwin T. Eidson. Mrs. Eidson was born in Woodlands, Yorkshire, England. She was a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Eidson was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and was affectionately known as “Mimi”. Family members...
Mary L. Millner
Feb 25, 2014
Mary L. Millner Augusta, GA – Mary L. Millner, beloved wife of Clifford D. Millner, entered into rest February 25, 2014. Born June 3, 1941 in Calvary, KY to the late Fowler and Melvina Spalding Abell, Mary grew up in KY. As a military wife, she traveled extensively before settling in Augusta, where she worked at University Hospital and with...
Janice L. Perper
Feb 24, 2014
Janice Perper Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 24, 2014, Mrs. Janice Leigh Perper, 54, loving wife of Mark Perper. Mrs. Perper was a lifelong resident of Georgia. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter. She was a devoted Christian and more than anything else she enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Family members in addition...
Mabel Winn Marbach
Feb 23, 2014
Mabel Winn Marbach North Augusta, SC – Mrs. Mabel Winn Marbach, 91, wife of the late James C. Marbach, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 after an extended illness. She is survived by her son: James F. “Jake” Marbach (Dale Scott); daughter: Betsy M. Kinne (Milt); brother: Ralph M. Winn, Jr.; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Mabel retired from...
Gary T. Welcher
Feb 23, 2014
Gary T. Welcher Martinez, GA – Entered into rest February 23, 2014, Gary T. Welcher, 63, husband of Joanne G. Welcher. Mr. Welcher has lived in the Martinez-Augusta area for the past 35 years. He was a POW while serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart. Mr. Welcher was retired from Augusta...
Ruth Luke Stacks
Feb 23, 2014
Ruth Luke Stacks Appling, GA – Mrs. Ruth Luke Stacks, affectionately known to all her family and friends as Mimi, entered into rest Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Lake Crossing Health Center. She was 94 years old. Mimi was born in Langley, South Carolina but spent all of her adult life in Augusta. She worked in the medical field for...
Annadelle Coleman Kitten Weathers
Feb 21, 2014
Annadelle Coleman Weathers "Kitten" Augusta, GA- Annadelle Coleman “Kitten” Weathers (October 19, 1939 – February 21, 2014) Born in Birmingham, Alabama, died peacefully at her home in Thomson, GA. Ms. Weathers was a Nursing graduate of Augusta College and was an accomplished Registered Nurse. She worked many years at Humana Hospital where she served as acting Nurse Manager on the...
Lucile K. Smith
Feb 20, 2014
Lucile K. Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, February 20, 2014, Mrs. Lucile K. Smith, 91, wife of the late Mr. Lester Harold Smith. Mrs. Smith was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Savannah. She was a devote Christian lady, and loving mother, wife and sister. Mrs. Smith was a retired Trust Officer with Sun Trust Bank....
Lillian Pye Williams
Feb 19, 2014
Lillian Pye Williams Augusta, GA – Mrs. Lillian Pye Williams, 84, entered into rest Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Mrs. Williams was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was owner and operator of Pye’s Grocery Stores and Thriftee Supermarket. She was loved by her children and grandchildren. Family members include daughters: Susan Pye Bundy and husband Jerry, Cathy Pye...
Harold Lloyd Smith
Feb 18, 2014
Harold Lloyd Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Mr. Harold Lloyd Smith, 81, husband of the late Mrs. Mary Katherine Smith. Mr. Smith was an avid bowler and enjoyed eating breakfast at Ruth’s with his friends. Family members include daughter: Mary Kay Damron and husband David; grandchildren: Theresa Smith Hensley and husband Charlie, Jamie Damron,...
Jimmie Lee Hydrick
Feb 18, 2014
Jimmie Lee Hydrick Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Mrs. Jimmie Lee Anderson Hydrick, 87, loving wife of the late Louie C. Hydrick. Mrs. Hydrick was born in Lakeland, FL. She moved to Augusta and graduated from Tubman High Women’s School. She was a newspaper courier for the Augusta Herald. She was an avid square dancer....
Arthur Frank Williams, Jr.
Feb 17, 2014
Arthur Frank Williams, Jr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Arthur Frank Williams, Jr., 56, entered into rest Monday, February 17, 2014. Frank was a lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a well-known Trim Carpenter in the area. He had a compassionate heart for animals and was called by some “the birdman”. Frank was loved by his family and he could and...
Denise "Dani" Garrett
Feb 17, 2014
Denise “Dani” Garrett Augusta, GA – Miss Denise Danielle Garrett, 42, entered into rest Monday, February 17, 2014. Miss Garrett was a member of First United Methodist Church in Monroe, GA. She was the Salutatorian of the Class of 1989 at Monroe Area Comprehensive High School. Miss Garrett graduated from the University of Georgia in 1993 with a Bachelor’s Degree...
Eunice P. Jones
Feb 13, 2014
Eunice P. Jones Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, February 13, 2014, Mrs. Eunice Polk Jones, 89, wife of the late Clarence R. Jones. Mrs. Jones was a member of Trinity-on-the-Hill United Methodist Church for 64 years and was a member of the Susannah-Wesley Circle. She attended Columbia College and was a teacher at Tubman and Langford High School...
Ila Sue Sapp
Feb 12, 2014
Ila Sue Sapp Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, February 12, 2014, Ila Sue Sapp, 91. Mrs. Sapp was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church and the Ladies Sunday School Class. She enjoyed old Western movies, working crossword puzzles, camping, and fishing. She worked at King Mill with her best friend of 50 years, Mildred Hutchinson. Family members include...
Sara McCarty Petway
Feb 11, 2014
Sara McCarty Petway Nurse Anesthetist Augusta, GA – Mrs. Sara Petway, 95, beloved wife and mother, entered into rest Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Brandon Wilde. Mrs. Petway received her nursing degree from Saint Joseph’s School of Nursing and her Nurse Anesthetist degree from Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was always proud of her profession and enjoyed being...
Nancy Moore
Feb 11, 2014
Nancy Moore Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 11, 2014, Mrs. Nancy Green Moore, 82, wife of the late Bestor E. Moore. Mrs. Moore was a member of Crossbridge Baptist Church. She was the owner of Moore’s Antiques and retired as a secretary from Social Security Administration. Family members include her brother-in-law: James L. Moore (Alyce) of Ethelsville,...
Lois Juanita Hadden
Feb 10, 2014
Lois Juanita Hadden Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 10, 2014, Mrs. Lois Juanita Hadden, 90, wife of the late Mr. J.B. Hadden. Mrs. Hadden was a member of the Hephzibah Church of God and a former member of the Food Pantry at the church. She also ran Mama’s Kitchen in Hephzibah where people came from all over...