Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
William Collier
Feb 6, 2011
William Ramon Collier Georgia Power Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, February 6, 2011, Mr. William Ramon Collier, 85, husband of Carol Carlisle Collier. Mr. Collier was born on October 31, 1925 in Meriwether County, GA. A member of Lake Park Baptist Church since 1964, he taught the Findley Sunday School Class and was a deacon. After serving in...
Edward Jones Nelms
Feb 6, 2011
Edward Jones Nelms Evans, GA – Mr. Edward Nelms, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 6, 2011, at his home in Evans surrounded by his family. Mr. Nelms, a native of Athens, GA. was the son of Ruby and B.J. Nelms. He was the last surviving of their seven children. He spent most of his life in Augusta and was...
Kathryn P. Snell
Feb 6, 2011
Mrs. Kathryn Powell Snell Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, February 6, 2011, Mrs. Kathryn Powell Snell, 88, wife of Robert D. Snell. Mrs. Snell was a native of Kite, GA. and a member of Grovetown United Methodist Church. She retired from Belk’s Department Store and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her interests included reading, cooking, camping...
Rebecca J. Taylor
Feb 4, 2011
Mrs. Rebecca J. Taylor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, February 4, 2011, Mrs. Rebecca J. Taylor, 72. Mrs. Taylor was a lifelong native of Augusta. She was a member of Kiokee Baptist Church. She worked as a bus driver for the Columbia Co. Board of Education for 10 years. Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Eastern Star-Martinez...
Helen Speltz
Feb 3, 2011
Mrs. Helen M. Speltz Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Pepper Hill Nursing Home, Mrs. Helen Maloney Speltz, 98, wife of the late James P. Speltz. Mrs. Speltz was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a lifelong member of Curtis Baptist Church. Mrs. Speltz retired in 1987 from Augusta Richmond County Clerks...
Eleanor Jeanne Willis
Feb 1, 2011
Jeanne Willis Homemaker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 01, 2011, Eleanor Jeanne Columber Willis, 84. Mrs. Willis lived most of her life in Knoxville, TN but spent the last few years in Appling, GA. She was a true Tennessee Volunteer Fan. She was a loving mother, friend and to her grand and great-grandchildren she was “Nana”. Family...
Emily D. Rinker
Feb 1, 2011
Emily D. Rinker Fayetteville, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 1, 2011, Emily D. Rinker, 89, wife of the late Henry A. Rinker. Emily Dukes Rinker was lifted into God’s loving arms on February 1, 2011. She was born in Augusta on February 11, 1921. Mrs. Rinker was the daughter of George and Lucy Ella Dukes. She graduated from...
Spencer Mercer, Jr.
Jan 31, 2011
Mr. Spencer Edward Mercer, Jr. Grovetown, GA – Mr. Spencer Edward Mercer, Jr., 84, of Augusta entered into rest Monday, January 31, 2011 at the V.A. Hospital. Mr. Mercer was born February 22, 1926 in Colquitt County. He was in the military from 1945 to 1947, serving in North Africa and began farming upon his return. Mr. Mercer worked at...
Ricky Allen Strader
Jan 31, 2011
Ricky Allen Strader Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 31, 2011, Mr. Ricky Allen Strader, 56, husband of Mrs. Kaye Strader. Mr. Strader was a native of Reidsville, NC and resided in Augusta, GA for the past 21 years. He was a Traffic Engineer for Augusta Richmond County and was a member of Victory Baptist Church of North...
Sybil Futrelle
Jan 30, 2011
Mrs. Sybil Newton Futrelle Homemaker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 30, 2011, Mrs. Sybil Newton Futrelle, 83, wife of the late Frank J. Futrelle. Mrs. Futrelle was a native of Hiltonia, GA. but lived in Augusta most of her life. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. Mrs. Futrelle was a devoted wife, mother,...
Henry Sieron
Jan 29, 2011
Henry Sieron Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Trinity Hospital, Mr. Henry Sieron, 82, husband of Jean M. Sieron. Mr. Sieron was a native of Perth Amboy, NJ. He was a 1946 graduate of Sayreville High School, attended Alliance College, and Rutgers University. He was a member of President Park Fire Co., serving as President,...
Arthur P. Moore
Jan 28, 2011
Arthur P. Moore Retired Georgia –Florida Railroad Augusta, GA – Mr. Arthur P. Moore, age 95, entered into rest on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Westwood Nursing Home. Mr. Moore was a native of Kite, GA and resided in Augusta for the last 65 years. He was a member of Mize Memorial United Methodist Church. He retired from the Georgia...
Jessica Watkins Goodwin
Jan 27, 2011
Mrs. Jessica Watkins Goodwin Martinez, Ga - Mrs. Jessica Watkins Goodwin, 94, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at her residence after a long illness. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Walter Edward Goodwin, her precious son, Donald Wayne Pate, and her beloved granddaughter, Janet Pate Johnson. A graveside funeral service will be held at Westover Memorial Park...
Penelope Nichols
Jan 26, 2011
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at her residence, Mrs. Penelope Ann Nichols of Martinez, Ga. Mrs. Nichols was a native of Kansas City, Mo. but lived in many places being the daughter of a US Marine. She spent the majority of her adult life in Georgia. She was a member of the Body of Christ...
Evelyn Turner
Jan 26, 2011
Evelyn Turner Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 26, 2011, Evelyn Turner, 96, wife of the late Col. Max H. Turner. Mrs. Turner was a resident of Brandon Wilde since 1998. She was a member of Fairview Presbyterian from 1960. Mrs. Turner played the organ for church services throughout the world. She was a member emeritus and Past...
J. David McMichael
Jan 26, 2011
J. David McMichael, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 26, 2011, J. David McMichael, Sr., husband of 61 years to Betty Sue McMichael. Mr. McMichael was in the Local Union 150 as a pipefitter. He served with the Navy in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. Family members in addition to his wife include daughter: Elaine...
Sarah LeDoux
Jan 25, 2011
Mrs. Sarah LeDoux Grovetown Drive-In Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at University Hospital, Mrs. Sarah Goff Robinson LeDoux, 83, wife of the late Gerald William LeDoux. Mrs. LeDoux was a native of McCormick, SC, but spent most of her life in Columbia County. She was a graduate of Evans High School. Mrs. LeDoux owned and...
Alexander Wicklum
Jan 23, 2011
Alexander Edmunds Wicklum Evans, GA- On Sunday January 23, another angel with wings peacefully entered into the loving arms of Jesus, Alexander Edmunds Wicklum. Even though his time on this Earth was brief, he touched the lives of many. His memory will live forever in our hearts. He is loved and survived by his parents, Terry and Amanda; his big...
Joseph P. "Joe" Williamson
Jan 22, 2011
Mr. Joseph P. “Joe” Williamson Martinez, Ga. – Mr. Joseph P. “Joe” Williamson, 85, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011, husband of Mrs. Virginia Taylor Williamson. Mr. Williamson was a native of Bryan County, GA and resided in Martinez. He was Head Master for Windsor Academy in Macon, GA. Mr. Williamson served as Assistant Superintendent in Houston County, GA and...
Florence Chalker
Jan 22, 2011
Florence Teuton Chalker “Flo” Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 22, 2011, Florence Teuton Chalker, 79, wife of the late Lindy M. Chalker, Sr. Mrs. Chalker attended Lewis Memorial and Parkway Baptist Church. She was an optician for Murphy and Robinson for 25 years. She owned and operated Flo’s Country Kitchen for 15 years. Mrs. Chalker was a...