Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Gary Dan Brown
Jul 1, 2012
Gary D. Brown Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 1, 2012, Mr. Gary Dan Brown, Sr. 66, husband of Mrs. Anna Brown. Mr. Brown was a native of Chatham County GA but lived in Augusta for the last 8 years. He retired as a pipe fitter from the Local 188 in Savannah after 36 years of service. Mr....
Nora D. Griffin
Jun 29, 2012
Nora D. Griffin Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 29, 2012 surrounded by her loving family, Nora D. Griffin, 79, wife of the late Ralph M. Griffin, Jr. Mrs. Griffin was born in Bamburg but lived in Augusta most of her life. She retired after 36 years with Sibley Mill. She was a lady with a giving heart...
Carbon Trenver Stewart
Jun 28, 2012
Mr. Carbon Trenver Stewart Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Trinity Hospital in Augusta, GA, Mr. Carbon Trenver Stewart, 67, husband of Paula Stewart for 45 years. Carbon served his country honorably in the Vietnam War as a member of the 5th Special Forces Group. During his service as a Green Beret, he toured in...
Lucille Earlene Herron
Jun 28, 2012
Lucille Earlene Herron North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest, Thursday, June 28, 2012, Ms. Lucille Earlene Herron, 86. Ms. Herron retired from Gracewood State Hospital after 26 years of service. She was a member of the Garden City Bowling Club. Ms. Herron loved her five grandchildren and her five great-grandchildren most of all. She is survived by her family...
Florine M. Fuller
Jun 28, 2012
Florine M. Fuller Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 28, 2012, Mrs. Florine M. Fuller, 96, wife of the late Mr. Harold Fuller. Mrs. Fuller was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She worked as an associate for Augusta College Bookstore. She was a former member of the Toastmasters, Military Order of World Wars and Women In Construction. Mrs....
COL(Ret) Robert S. Snead
Jun 27, 2012
COL (Ret.) Robert S. Snead US Army Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 27, 2012, COL (Ret.) Robert S. Snead, 76, husband of Mrs. Betty Snead. COL Snead was born in Louisiana. He received his Bachelors Degree from Centenary College and his Masters Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. COL Snead had a highly distinguished career as...
Jerome W. "Bill" Odom
Jun 26, 2012
Jerome W. “Bill” Odom Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Mr. Jerome W. “Bill” Odom, 76, husband of Mrs. Mary Alice Odom. Mr. Odom was a native of Daytona Beach, Fl but lived in Augusta since 1974. He was of the Baptist faith. Family members in addition to his wife include his loving companion Murphy. Graveside...
William Ralph "Bill" Barrett
Jun 26, 2012
Mr. Bill Barrett Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Mr. William Ralph “Bill” Barrett, 54, husband of Mrs. Kathy Barrett. Mr. Barrett was a native of North Carolina. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He spent his entire professional career with Southern Company at Plant Vogtle....
John D. "Sonny" Batchelor
Jun 24, 2012
John D. Batchelor, Sr. “Sonny” Augusta, GA – Retired maintenance mechanic, John D. Batchelor, Sr., 65, entered into rest Sunday, June 24, 2012 at University Hospital. Mr. Batchelor was a native of Langley, SC and had lived in the Augusta area most of his life. He is the beloved husband of Katherine Wylds Batchelor. He loved to fish, work on...
Mildred Grice "Midge" Keel
Jun 23, 2012
Mildred Grice Keel Mildred (Midge) Grice Keel, 90, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at National Health Care after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A native of Bath, SC, Mrs. Keel was the daughter of the late Henry Benjamin Grice and Carrie Lee Cartledge Grice. She was the valedictorian of the Langley-Bath High School class of 1938....
Dorothy Kelly "Dotsy" Westbrook
Jun 22, 2012
Dorothy Kelly Westbrook Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 22, 2012, Mrs. Dorothy “Dotsy” Kelly Westbrook, 87, wife of 60 years to Mr. Richard “Dick” G. Westbrook, Jr. Mrs. Westbrook graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy and attended Augusta Junior College. She was a devout Catholic and a proud member of Saint Mary on the Hill Catholic Church....
Frederick H. Myers, Jr.
Jun 21, 2012
Frederick H. Myers, Jr. Augusta, GA – Frederick (Fred) H. Myers, Jr., 82, died peacefully at home on June 21, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Harriet Epps Myers, two daughters, Mary M. Bridges (E. Wayne Bridges), and Cynthia M. Reeves, and one son, Sanford E. Myers (Charlotte R. Myers). He is also survived by eight...
Thomas Joseph "Joe" Martin
Jun 21, 2012
Thomas Joseph “Joe” Martin Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 21, 2012, Mr. Thomas Joseph “Joe” Martin, 71, husband of Deanna Williams. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 5:00 PM in the chapel of Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at...
Jacqueline May Murdock
Jun 21, 2012
Jacqueline Murdock Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 21, 2012, Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” May Murdock, wife of Mr. Alvia A. “Butch” Murdock in her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mrs. Murdock was born in Augusta, GA. She was the daughter of Selena Hensley and W.O.”Jack” May. Mrs. Murdock graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in...
Helen M. Miller
Jun 20, 2012
Helen M. Miller Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, Mrs. Helen M. Miller, wife of the late Candler C. Miller of Augusta. Other family members include her son: Cliff Miller and wife Carol; daughter: Kay Bennett and husband Barry; grandchildren: Stan Herrington (fiancée Heather), Ben Herrington (Mona), Erin Hurst (Aaron), Kim Selph (Brent) and Bayley...
W. Jennings Murphy
Jun 19, 2012
W. Jennings Murphy Augusta, GA – Mr. Jennings Murphy, 91, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on June 19, 2012. Mr. Murphy, a native of Augusta, is predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Sarah Steadman Murphy; and his son Dr. Michael Jennings Murphy. He is survived by his daughter Mary Murphy Tabb (Ogden, Sr.) of Marietta,...
Edna Joyce Niles
Jun 16, 2012
Mrs. Edna J. Niles Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 16, 2012, Mrs. Edna Joyce Niles, 70, wife of Andrew W. Niles, Sr. Joyce was a native of Tampa, FL but resided in Augusta, GA for the past 22 years. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was a member of Pine View Baptist Church; she...
Catherine Richards Collins
Jun 15, 2012
Mrs. Catherine R. Collins Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 15, 2012 in Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Catherine Richards Collins, 90, of Augusta. Mrs. Collins was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She retired after 25 years of service with Gracewood State School and Hospital. She was a longtime member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. Mrs. Collins...
Gail Duffie Stebbins
Jun 14, 2012
Gail Duffie Stebbins Augusta, GA – Gail Duffie Stebbins entered into rest Thursday, June 14, 2012, Mrs. Gail Duffie Stebbins was the wife of Mr. Charles Clayton Stebbins, III. She was 57. She is survived by her husband, her two daughters Mary Eleanor Stebbins and Catherine Ware Stebbins, her sister Suzanne Duffie Painter, and her niece Emily Suzanne Painter. She...
Alexander William Nickelson
Jun 13, 2012
Alex Nickelson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest with the Lord, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, Mr. William Alexander Nickelson, 56, beloved husband of Mrs. Sherry Nickelson. Mr. Nickelson was born in Milledgeville, GA and resided in Augusta. He was a painter for E-Z-Go Textron Company for over 30 years. Mr. Nickelson was a beloved husband and father. Family members in...