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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas

Diane B. Carter

Diane B. Carter

Sep 17, 2011

Mrs. Diane B. Carter Grovetown, GA. – Mrs. Diane B. Carter, 57, entered into rest Saturday, September 17, 2011, wife and best friend of Paul L. Carter. Mrs. Carter was born in Ft. Campbell, KY, but has been a resident of Augusta for more than 30 years. She was a Registered Nurse for the State of Georgia. She enjoyed camping...

Frances LaVerne Waters

Frances LaVerne Waters

Sep 17, 2011

Mrs. Frances LaVerne Waters Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 17, 2011, Mrs. Frances LaVerne Waters, 76, wife of the late William Davis Waters. Mrs. Waters was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was the co-owner of Waters Van & Car Rentals. Mrs. Waters retired as Senior Personnel Officer at University Hospital. Family members include her...

Lottie McGee

Lottie McGee

Sep 17, 2011

Mrs. Lottie McGee Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 17, 2011, Mrs. Lottie McGee, 98, wife of the late David Emmett Hall and the late Hampton Hewett McGee. Mrs. McGee was a native and lifelong resident of Hephzibah. She was a member of Hephzibah Baptist Church, the church choir, and the T.E.L. Sunday School Class. She was owner...

Curtis Lee Browning

Curtis Lee Browning

Sep 17, 2011

Mr. Curtis Lee Browning Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 17, 2011, Mr. Curtis Lee Browning, 87, husband of Bess Mullis Browning. Mr. Browning was born in Rentz, GA. He was a member of Fleming Baptist Church, past master of Fleming Masonic Lodge, a member of Alice Warren Eastern Star, American Legion Post 63, and USS Raby Sailors...

Thomas Marshall Tilley, Colonel USAF, (Retired)

Thomas Marshall Tilley, Colonel USAF, (Retired)

Sep 17, 2011

Thomas Marshall Tilley, Colonel USAF, (Retired) Augusta, GA-Thomas M. Tilley, age 93, joined the “Angel Flight” on Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Augusta, GA. Burial will be in the historic Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, NC on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. Memorial graveside services will include full military honors. He was a member of the First Baptist Church...

Myrtice E. Ford

Myrtice E. Ford

Sep 16, 2011

Mrs. Myrtice E. Ford “Aunt Myrt” Grovetown, GA – Mrs. Myrtice E. Ford, 87, entered into rest Friday, September 16, 2011. Mrs. Ford was born in Claxton, GA and resided in Grovetown. She attended Solomon’s Porch and was a nursing attendant. Family members include her sisters: Loutrelle Roberson, Beatrice Joaquin; brother, Milton Bethune of AL; nephew and niece: Mike and...

Ronald K. (Ron) Cenate

Ronald K. (Ron) Cenate

Sep 16, 2011

Mr. Ronald K. (Ron) Cenate Augusta, GA – Mr. Ronald K. (Ron) Cenate, 64, entered into rest Friday, September 16, 2011, at the VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA. Mr. Cenate was retired from Nutra Sweet after 21 years of service. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971. He served 1 tour in Vietnam and received 2...

Leonard Kosiorek

Leonard Kosiorek

Sep 15, 2011

Mr. Leonard J. Kosiorek Grovetown, GA – Mr. Leonard J. Kosiorek, 93, entered into rest September 15, 2011 at the UniHealth Nursing Facility, North Augusta, SC. Mr. Kosiorek was the dear father of the late Theodore Kosiorek. He is survived by daughters: Marilyn (John) O’Donnell and JoAnn (Frank) Nardolillo. Mr. Kosiorek was the beloved grandfather of Teresa O’Donnell, Brian (Sherry)...

Angela Sparks Old

Angela Sparks Old

Sep 14, 2011

Angela Sparks Old Retired Benefits Counselor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, September 14, 2011, Mrs. Angela Sparks Old, 52, wife and best friend of husband Don Old. Mrs. Old was a life long resident of Augusta, GA. She was a 1977 graduate of Butler High School. Mrs. Old retired from Georgia Department of Veterans Service with 27 ½...

Robert Deshler

Robert Deshler

Sep 13, 2011

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on September 13, 2011 at his residence, Col. (Ret.) Robert C. Deshler, husband of 45 years to Norma Gail Siler Deshler of Martinez. Other family member include their daughters: Judith A. Deshler Shaw, Mary A. Deshler Daniels and her husband John Lyle Daniels; grandchildren: Ashley Lauren Shaw, Taylor Nicole Shaw, Brandon Charles Shaw, John...

Linda W. Beazley

Linda W. Beazley

Sep 12, 2011

Mrs. Linda W. Beazley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, September 12, 2011, Mrs. Linda W. Beazley, 71, wife of the late Laird O’Neal “Hunter” Beazley. Mrs. Beazley was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1957. She loved athletics and playing basketball. In 1957 she received Most Outstanding player...

Christian E. Adolf

Christian E. Adolf

Sep 11, 2011

Mr. Christian E. Adolf Martinez, GA – Chris Adolf, beloved husband of Brigitte Adolf, entered into rest on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at University Hospital. Mr. Adolf was born in Philadelphia to the late Earl C. and Regina McGlone Adolf. Family members in addition to his wife of 46 years, Brigitte, survivors include his brother: Lawrence (Veronica) Adolf, and his...

Lois S. Plunkett

Lois S. Plunkett

Sep 10, 2011

Mrs. Lois S. Plunkett Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 10, 2011, Mrs. Lois S. Plunkett, 88, wife of the late James T. Plunkett, Jr. Family members include daughters: Rebecca Mundy (Robert), Linda Thomas (Gordon), 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 3 sisters: Jacqueline Wilkinson, Mildred Quarles, and Nancy Cates. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Rev. Deacon Robert. E. Pride

Rev. Deacon Robert. E. Pride

Sep 10, 2011

Reverend Deacon Robert Earl Pride Augusta, GA- Robert Earl Pride, beloved husband of Carol Pride, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 10, 2011. His wife and their six children were the joy of his heart. He is survived by daughter Lara Pride Gordon and sons Joseph, Joshua, James, John and Jacob Pride. He was the oldest son of...

Ronald C. Walker, Jr.

Ronald C. Walker, Jr.

Sep 9, 2011

Mr. Ronald C. Walker, Jr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Ronald C. Walker, Jr., 74, entered into rest Friday, September 9, 2011. Mr. Walker served in Vietnam and retired from the Army (Signal Corp) in 1976. He then became co-owner of Walker Clock Co. from 1976 to 2005. Mr. Walker designed and donated two of the Georgian clocks for Georgia’s 250th...

Jimmie Don Siple

Jimmie Don Siple

Sep 8, 2011

Mr. Jimmie Don Siple Martinez, Ga – Entered into rest on September 8, 2011 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Jimmie Don Siple, husband of Nancy M. Siple of Martinez. Other family members include his son: Matthew P. Siple and wife Nan; parents: Jimmie and Katherine Siple; sister: Hebe Siple Wren; brothers: Frank Thames Siple, Charles Benjamin Siple; three grandchildren: Lelia, Matthew...

Jeanie Scott

Jeanie Scott

Sep 7, 2011

Miss Jeanie Elizabeth Scott Metter, GA – Miss Jeanie Elizabeth Scott, 57, entered into rest Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in Metter, Ga. Miss Scott was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a member of the Jesus’ Special Followers Sunday School Class at First Baptist of Augusta. Family members include her sister: Diane Lanier; nephew: Frank Lanier, Jr....

Joseph "Joe" R. Ricketson

Joseph "Joe" R. Ricketson

Sep 6, 2011

Joseph “Joe” R. Ricketson Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, September 6, 2011, Mr. Joseph “Joe” Ricketson, 63, husband of 38 years to Mrs. Brenda Justus Ricketson. Mr. Ricketson was a district manager for Tinder Box Tobacco for 13 years. He was currently enrolled at Augusta State University for his Masters Degree in Counseling. Mr. Ricketson owned and operated...

Earnest Wilson

Earnest Wilson

Sep 6, 2011

Mr. Earnest Lee Wilson Greensboro, GA – Mr. Earnest Lee Wilson, 80, entered into rest Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Mr. Wilson was born in Oglethorpe Co, raised in Greene Co., and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He moved to Augusta in 1955 where he worked for DuPont until his employment with Sears Automotive retiring after 34 years of service. He...

Robert Edison Schmitter

Robert Edison Schmitter

Sep 6, 2011

Robert Edison Schmitter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, September 06, 2011, Mr. Robert Edison Schmitter, 91, husband of the late Martha Ann Schmitter. Mr. Schmitter was a native of Trenton, NJ and resided in Augusta. He served and retired from the U.S. Air Force and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Schmitter is survived by a number...