Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Charles E. Collins
Sep 19, 2013
Charles Collins Grovetown, GA – Mr. Charles Edward Collins, 63, entered into rest on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Mr. Collins was born in Kentucky but was raised in Doylestown, OH. After graduating from Chippewa High School, he enlisted in the US Army during the Vietnam War and retired after 21 years of service. Following retirement he worked as a lineman...
Theodore Joseph "Ted" Kostka
Sep 15, 2013
Theodore Joseph “Ted” Kostka Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, September 15, 2013, at his residence, Theodore Joseph “Ted” Kostka, 82, husband of Irmgard K. Kostka. Mr. Kostka served in the United States Army for 23 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of the American Legion #192 and a Life Member of the VFW Post...
James Madden Reid
Sep 14, 2013
J. Madden Reid Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 14, 2013, J. Madden Reid, 85, husband of Joan Smith Reid. Mr. Reid was born in Macon, GA in 1927. He graduated from Lanier High School in Macon, GA, where he was President of his Senior Class, President of Key Club and President of AOS Fraternity. He graduated from...
Carolyn C. Morris
Sep 13, 2013
Carolyn C. Morris Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, September 13, 2013, Carolyn C. Morris, 79. Mrs. Morris was a former member of Curtis Baptist Church. For 25 years, she worked with the Senior Citizens Council of Greater Augusta and was the Director of T.O.T.E. Family members include sons: Dewayne Dodd and wife Michelle, Joe Dodd; grandchildren: Price, Mason,...
Robert A. "Bob" Williams
Sep 13, 2013
Robert A. “Bob” Williams Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, September 13, 2013 at Georgia Regents Medical Center, Robert A. “Bob” Williams, 86. A native of Monroe, NC, Mr. Williams graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1949 and was a member of the Phi Kappa Alpha Fraternity in Chapel Hill, NC. Additionally, he was also a member...
Fred "Bubba" Climer
Sep 12, 2013
Fred “Bubba” Climer Augusta, GA – Mr. Fred “Bubba” Climer, entered into rest Thursday, September 12, 2013 at University Hospital. Mr. Climer was born in Dyersburg, TN, the son of the late Chester Climer and the late Agnes Climer. He was a veteran and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam, earning the Bronze Start medal, National Defense Service medal,...
Erich Damm
Sep 12, 2013
Erich Damm Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, September 12, 2013, Mr. Erich Damm, loving husband of Margaretha Damm. Mr. Damm retired from the US Army as a 1st Sergeant after 20 years of service. He also retired from the IRS after 15 years. Family members in addition to his wife include daughter: Diana P. Walker and husband William...
Shirley A. Happe
Sep 12, 2013
Shirley A. Happe Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, September 12, 2013, Mrs. Shirley A. Happe, 79, wife of 58 years to Mr. Lawrence E. Happe. Mrs. Happe was born in Pittsburgh, PA then moved to Augusta in 1968. She was a loving, wife, mother and grandmother. Family members in addition to her husband include son: David L. Happe...
Carole A. Cislo
Sep 11, 2013
Carole A. Cislo Augusta, GA – Mrs. Carole A. Cislo, 70, entered into rest Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Mrs. Cislo was a native of Turners Falls, Massachusetts but has lived in Augusta since 1986. She retired from Meybohm after 15 years of service as an Administrative Assistant. She also worked for Sherman and Hemstreet for 12 years. She loved to...
Elsie Aldridge
Sep 10, 2013
Elsie Aldridge Augusta, GA – Mrs. Elsie J. Aldridge, wife of the late L. Monroe Aldridge, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Evans. Mrs. Aldridge was a member of West Acres Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter: Beth Davis (John); granddaughters: Shannon DeConda of...
Gary Lee Best
Sep 9, 2013
Augusta, GA - Mr. Gary Lee Best, 72, entered into rest Monday, September 9, 2013. There are no services planned. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907
Sidney J. Reaves, Jr
Sep 9, 2013
Mr. Sidney J. Reaves, Jr. Retired Firefighter Gracewood Augusta, GA – Mr. Sidney J. Reaves, Jr., 71, entered into rest Monday, September 9, 2013 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. at Grace Baptist Church of Evans with Pastor Bill Hilley officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will...
Anne Boyles Garrett
Sep 7, 2013
Anne Boyles Garrett Augusta, GA- Anne Boyles Garrett completed her earthly journey on September 7, 2013. A native Augustan, Anne was born on March 19, 1946 to the late Juanita Sizemore Boyles and Fulton B. Boyles. Anne began her long career in the mortgage loan industry in 1965 at Southern Finance Corporation until it was sold to First Union. She...
Dr. William (Bill) Howard Wiseman
Sep 6, 2013
Dr. William (Bill) Howard Wiseman Augusta, GA- Dr. William (Bill) Howard Wiseman passed away peacefully on September 6, 2013 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born May 11, 1929 in Chillicothe, Ohio. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Ada Wiseman, brother Hobart Wiseman and sister Mary Woods. Bill is survived by his wife...
James L. Utley
Sep 4, 2013
James L. “Bunk” Utley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, September 4, 2013, Mr. James Leroy Utley, 86, loving husband of 22 years to Elsie M. Utley of Augusta. Mr. Utley was born and raised in Ellenton, SC but lived in Jackson, SC for a large portion of his life. He was a veteran of WWII, having proudly served...
Ralph Taylor
Sep 1, 2013
Ralph Taylor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest, Sunday, September 1, 2013, Mr. Ralph Taylor, 61. He was born June 18, 1952 to the late John and Hilda Taylor. He was a graduate of Butler High School and Augusta State University. Mr. Taylor was a Regional Sales Manager for CeramSource. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends....
Anastasia "Anne" Markowski
Aug 31, 2013
Anastasia “Anne” Markowski Augusta, GA – Passed peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, August 31, 2013, Anastasia “Anne” Markowski, 72. Anne will be remembered for her selfless drive to help those less fortunate, her love of animals and her strong devotion to her family. Her grandkids were especially important to her. She served on the Human Rights...
Jerry Brooks Dye
Aug 31, 2013
Jerry Brooks Dye Augusta, GA – Jerry Brooks Dye departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in 1937, in Augusta, to L. P. and Mary Ruth Wood Dye. He is survived by his wife of over fifty years: Jane M. Dye; his children: Jerry B. Dye,...
Thomas Bracey Watkins, Jr.
Aug 29, 2013
Thomas Bracey Watkins, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his home with his family by his side, Thomas Bracey Watkins, Jr., 72, enjoyed 50 years of marriage to Erika Sarah Watkins. Mr. Watkins retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of service. He also retired from Georgia Power after working there for...
Mary M. Johnson
Aug 29, 2013
Mrs. Mary Margaret Hillen Johnson Augusta, GA - On Thursday, August 29th 2013, Mrs. Mary Margaret Hillen Johnson, wife of the late Neil Arden Johnson, entered into rest peacefully. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother of five. Mrs. Johnson was born of Irish parents in England. She graduated from the Royal London University with a degree in...