Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Mary Helen Timmerman Cranford
Jan 9, 2013
Mary Helen T. Cranford Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 9, 2013, Mary Helen Timmerman Cranford, 88. Mrs. Cranford was born in Augusta, GA and a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. She received a degree in nursing from the Medical College of Georgia. Mrs. Cranford worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital and Georgia Regional...
Judy A. Wireman
Jan 9, 2013
Judy Wireman School Teacher Augusta, Ga. – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 9, 2013, Mrs. Judy Avary Wireman, 56, wife of Mr. Roy L. Wireman. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Frances Avary. Mrs. Wireman received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Augusta College. She taught 2nd grade for a number of years at Glenn Hills...
Joseph E. Kelly
Jan 8, 2013
Joseph E. Kelly Augusta, GA- Mr. Joseph Elton Kelly III, husband of Carroll Lamb Kelly, died peacefully at the Medical College of Georgia on Tuesday, January 8th, surrounded by his loving family. A vigil service will be held at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church at 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening, January 10th, 2013 and the family will receive friends...
John Cheatham, Ed.D
Jan 6, 2013
John Cheatham, Ed. D Augusta, GA- Doctor John Blackwell (Jack) Cheatham passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013. He was a retired Army Special Forces officer, having served in the Philippine Islands, Germany, Viet Nam, Korea, Fort Bragg, NC and Fort Benning, Georgia. Dr. Cheatham received his commission at the US Army Infantry School and Center, graduating with honors. Dr....
Mrs. Virginia W. Norvell
Jan 5, 2013
Mrs. Virginia W. Norvell Virginia Battey Wilcox Norvell of Augusta, GA, died on January 5 at her residence. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday January 9, in Westover Memorial Park with Dr. R. Leslie Holmes officiating. Visitation will held on Tuesday January 8th from 5-7 p.m. at Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home, 214 Davis Road. Mrs....
Eleanor Marion Lomas
Jan 5, 2013
Eleanor M. Lomas Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 05, 2013, Mrs. Eleanor Marion Lomas, 86, wife of 51 years to the late Mr. Hugh David Lomas. Mrs. Lomas was raised in North Attleboro, MA. She made Augusta her home in 1997. Mrs. Lomas will be missed by all who loved her. Family members include daughter Gail Anne...
Iris Nilda Ufret
Jan 5, 2013
Iris Nilda Ufret Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 05, 2013, Mrs. Iris Nilda Ufret, 74, wife of the late Pedro A. Ufret. Mrs. Ufret lived in Augusta for 26 years. She was a devout Catholic and beloved mother, grandmother and sister. Family members include son: Ivan A. Ufret (Elizabeth) of Weston, FL; daughter: Emily Ufret-Bohler (Steve) of...
Mary L. Wright
Jan 3, 2013
Mary L. Wright Augusta, GA – Mary L. Wright of Augusta, GA died peacefully, January 3, 2013. She was the daughter of Clarence C. Wright, Sr. and Ruth McDonnell Wright and sister of the late Jim Wright and Shirley Moore. Ms. Wright was a life long resident of Augusta, GA and a member of the Martinez Chapter of the Eastern...
Marilyn Bowles
Jan 3, 2013
Marilyn Bowles Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 3, 2013, Mrs. Marilyn Bowles, 70, wife of Mr. Ed Bowles. Family members in addition to her husband include sons: Brian Bowles (Lisa) of Evans and Jason Bowles (Tina) of Evans; grandchildren: Andrew Bowles, Connor Bowles, Whitney Bowles and Bailey Bowles; sisters: Wanda Herold of Louisville, KY and Delores Chilton...
Benjamin Bush
Jan 2, 2013
Benjamin Bush Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 2, 2013, Mr. Benjamin T. Bush, 72, husband of Pat Culpepper Bush. Mr. Bush was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church, was a choir member, and was also an active member in ARC Reunions. He received the Commanders Award for civilian service in 2006 and was...
Hoyt M. Kirby
Jan 2, 2013
Hoyt M Kirby Entered into rest surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at his residence, Mr. Hoyt M Kirby, age 85, loving husband of Helen Marie Haynie Kirby of Augusta. Other family members include his daughters: Nita Kirby Merritt and husband Gerald, Claudia Kirby Alexander, Kathy Kirby McDonnold and husband Stephen; granddaughters: Amber Wylie Gracey and husband...
Esther V. Plankey
Dec 27, 2012
Esther V. Plankey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, December 27, 2012, Mrs. Esther Veronica Plankey, 93, wife of the late William A. Plankey. Mrs. Plankey was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church for 30 years. She was a veteran of World War II and a retired school nurse. Mrs. Plankey enjoyed lunch with friends and Bingo. Family...
Edward A. Smith "Smitty"
Dec 26, 2012
Edward Smith Augusta, GA – Retired Master Sgt. (United States Army) Edward Andrew “Smitty” Smith, Sr., died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Hospital, Augusta, after a brief and sudden illness. He was 76. A native of Bronx, New York, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Christopher James and Mary Bridget (Gargan) Smith. Upon...
Zenith Stacy
Dec 23, 2012
Zenith Stacy Augusta, GA – Entered into rest, Mrs. Zenith Stacy, 77, wife of Mr. Don Stacy. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel at Thomas Poteet & Son. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers please make charitable contributions in the name of Zenith Stacy at New Hope Worship...
Anne M. Hembree
Dec 23, 2012
Anne M. Hembree Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, December 23, 2012, Mrs. Anne M. Hembree, loving wife of 47 years to Mr. Carey D. Hembree. Mrs. Hembree was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She retired as a manager after 30 years of service from AAFES at Fort Gordon. She enjoyed camping and gardening. She loved her...
Bill Peters
Dec 23, 2012
Billy (Bill) Peters Evans, GA – Entered into rest at his home surrounded by his family, Sunday, December 23, 2012, Mr. Bill Peters, 76, husband of Mrs. Maureen I. Peters. Mr. Peters was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and the Dave Hester Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Old Timers Breakfast Club at Hardees. Mr. Peters...
Thomas J. "Jeff" Jarrell
Dec 23, 2012
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 23, 2012, Mr. Thomas J. “Jeff” Jarrell, Jr., 53 son of the late Thomas Jefferson Jarrell, Sr. and Jeanne Culpepper Jarrell. Mr. Jarrell was a member of the Professional Picture Framers Association and worked many years in the family business Baillie’s Art Center. He was an avid Georgia Fan. Family members include...
Carl J. Ferrara
Dec 22, 2012
Carl J. Ferrara Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 22, 2012, Mr. Carl J. Ferrara, 86, husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Ferrara. Mr. Ferrara was a Navy Veteran who served in WWII. He was the CEO and owner of J & C Ferrara Jewelry Manufacturing Company. Mr. Ferrara was the first president of the Lions Club of Sommers, NY....