Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Margaret Ann Fields
Jun 14, 2013
Ann Fields Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 14, 2013, Ms. Margaret Ann Fields, 78, daughter of the late John Neal Fields and the late Willie Maude West Fields. Family members include siblings: Maude Elmo F. Morris, William Henry Fields, Elizabeth Betty F. Thomas; several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her sisters: Julie F....
Ron Frain
Jun 14, 2013
Ron Frain Louisville, GA – Entered into rest June 14, 2013, Ronald M. Frain, LTC, USAR (RET), husband of Jane Frain. Born in Skowhegan, Maine in 1939, Ron was the son of the late Melvin and Lillian Frain (McCabe). He was married to Jane Knowlton Frain, formerly of Woodbridge, CT, for almost 50 years. Raised in Maine and Connecticut, Mr....
Jane Hendrix Merritt
Jun 10, 2013
Jane Hendrix Merritt Augusta, GA – Mrs. Jane Hendrix Merritt, beloved wife of Robert D. “Bobby” Merritt and daughter of the late Bernard S. Hendrix and Farris King Hendrix, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013. She worked in the curricula division at Fort Gordon until she had children. She was a loving wife, mother and Granny. She will be missed....
Arthur Roger Tant
Jun 10, 2013
Roger Tant Grovetown, GA – Mr. Arthur Roger Tant, 88, went to “his paradise” on Monday, June 10, 2013. Family members include daughter: Angela Key and husband David; son: Roger Tant and wife Dianne; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and surviving brothers: Lewis and Gerald Tant. He was predeceased in death by his brothers: Frank, James,...
Dr. John James Cudd, Jr.
Jun 10, 2013
John Cudd, Jr. Augusta, GA- Dr. John James Cudd, Jr. of Augusta, GA, passed away on June 10, 2013 at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Elizabeth Henerey Cudd, four children, Sheryl Cudd Ortmann of Columbia, SC, Jayne Cudd Davison and her husband, Pete, of Ponte Vedra, FL, John James Cudd III and...
Anthony Bela Farkas
Jun 10, 2013
Anthony Bela Farkas Augusta, GA – Anthony Bela Farkas, 42, entered into rest June 10, 2013. Anthony was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a loyal lover of wayward animals, especially Holiday, Pumpkin and Scruffy. He loved his career as a software developer for Ipswitch, Inc. He had diverse interests including history, backpacking, music, the Atlanta Falcons...
Roy Aaron Vernon
Jun 9, 2013
Roy Aaron Vernon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest, Sunday, June 9, 2013, Mr. Roy Aaron Vernon, age 75. Mr. Vernon lived in Augusta for most of his life and was in the funeral business for 40 years. He was a member of the fire department for 30 years. Family members include sons: Jeffery Vernon of Martinez, GA and Randall...
Rev. George L. Garland (LTC Ret.)
Jun 9, 2013
Rev. George L. Garland, Jr. (LTC Ret.) Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 9, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family and loving wife of 61 years, Marilyn T. Garland, Rev. George L. Garland, Jr. LTC Ret., 81. He was the son of the late George Leslie Garland, Sr. and Glena Johnston Garland of Bangor, ME. Rev....
Doris Estelle Gardner
Jun 9, 2013
Doris Estelle Gardner Augusta, GA-Mrs. Doris Estelle Gardner, 86, of Augusta, GA went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, June 9, 2013. She was born in Augusta, GA and raised in North Augusta, SC by the late Willie Lee and Bessie Horne. Retired from Copeland Elementary School as a Paraprofessional, she was an active member of Hill Baptist...
Rhonda Rogers
Jun 7, 2013
Rhonda Rogers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest June 7, 2013 at University Hospital, Rhonda Rogers, 67. She retired as the Supervisor of the Histology Laboratory at University Hospital. Following retirement, she worked in Heart Development Research at the Medical College of Georgia and at Indiana University/Perdue University in Indianapolis, IN. She was a member of the Georgia Society for...
Charles Major
Jun 7, 2013
Mr. Charles G. Major Augusta, GA – Entered into rest June 7, 2013 at University Hospital, Charles G. Major, 61, husband of Connie M. Major. A native of Augusta, GA, Charles graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1970. He was also a graduate of the University of Georgia. Charles was an avid golfer and football fan and enjoyed...
Gerard "Ward" E. McKnight
Jun 5, 2013
Gerard “Ward” E. McKnight Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 5, 2013, Mr. Gerard “Ward” E. McKnight, 76, husband of 50 years to the late Mrs. Darlene M. McKnight. Mr. McKnight was a member of Advent Lutheran Church. He retired as a Master Sergeant for the United States Army after 22 ½ years of service. Mr. McKnight served...
Phyllis Ann Bronson
Jun 3, 2013
Phyllis Ann Bronson North Augusta, SC- Phyllis Ann Bronson, 87, entered into rest on June 3, 2013 at her home in North Augusta, SC. She was born in 1925 in Ferguson Township, Clearfield County, PA, to Roland and Anna Shoff Barrett. She spent her youth in Clearfield County, PA, attended Marron School near Kermoor, PA, and graduated Clearfield High School....
Edwin Lloyd Strickland
Jun 3, 2013
Edwin Lloyd Strickland Augusta, Georgia - Entered into rest Monday, June 3, 2013, Edwin Lloyd Strickland. Family members include: 3 children, Jeffrey Scott (Katie Newton) Strickland of Augusta, GA, Richard Taylor (Johanna Mathis) Strickland of North Augusta, SC, and Katharine Anne (Shane Joseph) Howard of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren: Luke Osborne Strickland of Augusta, GA and Hailey Anne Howard of Wilmington,...
Cheryl Ann Key
Jun 2, 2013
Cheryl Key Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 2, 2013, Ms. Cheryl Ann Key, 57. Family members include father: Fred T. Key, Sr.; brother: Tommy Key; daughter: Tasha R. Lewis; son: Clark; three grandchildren; and fiancé James C. Smith, II. A memorial services will be held Thursday, June 6, 2013, 6:00 P.M. in the Chapel at Thomas Poteet...
Joe Quattlebaum
Jun 1, 2013
Joe B. Quattlebaum Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 1, 2013, Mr. Joe B. Quattlebaum, 81, husband of Patricia S. Quattlebaum. Family members in addition to his wife include his children: Kay Q. Dean and husband Jeff, Tara Q. O’Neal and husband Ed, Greg Quattlebaum and wife Tracie, Jody Quattlebaum and wife Shannon; grandchildren: Megan Dean, Scott Dean,...
Denise Anderson Sherrill
May 31, 2013
Denise Anderson Sherrill Augusta, GA – Denise Elizabeth Anderson Sherrill, beloved wife of William Serlie Sherrill III, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 31, 2013. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, William Serlie Sherrill IV, her parents, Joseph McRoy, Sr. & Deona Anderson and brother, Joseph McRoy Anderson, Jr. Family members in...
Ovanlie Fowler
May 31, 2013
Mr. Ovanlie (Van) Fowler Martinez, GA - Mr. Van Fowler, age 90, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, of Old Petersburg Road in Martinez, GA, peacefully passed away Friday, May 31 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. Mr. Fowler was born in White County, TN on January 10th 1923 to the late Everett Dillard Fowler and Nancy Cordelia Sherrill....
Mikel Ray Powell
May 31, 2013
Mikel R. Powell Thomson, GA – Mr. Mikel Ray Powell, 65, went fishing with his Lord on Friday, May 31, 2013. Mr. Powell retired from a printing company in Evans, GA. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart of many wonderful years, Karen G. Powell; children: Denise (Keith) Firster of Aiken, SC, Mikel (Debbie) Powell, Jr. of Thomson, GA; grandchildren:...
Paul E. Jackson
May 30, 2013
Paul E. Jackson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 30, 2013, Mr. Paul E. Jackson, 56, husband of Mrs. Miyoko K. Jackson. Mr. Jackson was born in Johnson City, TN, and was currently living in Evans, GA. He was a graduate of University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering. Mr. Jackson was very dedicated to...