Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Clarence J. Weber
May 8, 2010
Clarence J. Weber Clarence J. Weber, 82, entered into rest Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the VA Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Weber was a native of Sault St. Marie, Michigan but resided in Dearing, GA for a number of years. He retired from the U. S. Army after 20 years as Sgt. 1st Class. Mr. Weber was an avid...
Beverley Annette Turner
May 8, 2010
Beverley Annette Turner Retired Richmond County Teacher Martinez, GA – Beverley Annette Turner, died at Elmcroft Assisted Living on May 8, 2010. Born June 10, 1923, in Greenville, SC, she was second child and only daughter of G. M. and Lila Ellison Turner. In her long and useful life, she had a number of occupations, from Claim Adjuster to Administrative...
Robert Sarver
May 8, 2010
Robert Clifton Sarver U.S. Army retired. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 8, 2010 at his residence, Mr. Robert C. “Pop” Sarver, 91, husband of the late Iris Sarver. Mr. Robert Sarver was a native of West Virginia, but resided in the Appling area for the last 45 years. He enlisted in the United States Army at a...
Irene Elizabeth Olson
May 7, 2010
Irene E. Olson Wife and Mother Lincolnton, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 7, 2010 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Mrs. Irene E. Olson, 67, wife of 48 years to John A. Olson. Mrs. Olson was a native of Keysville, GA, and spent most of her life in the Augusta and Lincolnton areas. She was a military wife and...
Genenia Butler
May 7, 2010
Genenia Marian Crosby Butler Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 7, 2010 at Westwood Nursing Home in Evans, Georgia, Genenia Marian Butler, 88, Wife of the late Lorin B. Butler. Genenia “Mima” was born July 30, 1921 on Box Plantation in Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina to her parents, Daniel and Elizabeth Crosby. She was the youngest of nine...
Louise Green Buck
May 5, 2010
Mrs. Louise G. Buck Louise G. Buck of Augusta, GA passed away at Trinity Hospital on Wednesday, May 05, 2010, she was 95 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband, James M. Buck, Sr. and her sons R.W. “Jimmy” Buck and James M. Buck, Jr. She leaves behind a daughter, Janie Buck (Paul) Walton, a special niece,...
Ms. Carol Elliott Grant
May 5, 2010
Ms. Carol Elliott Grant Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Trinity Hospital, Ms. Carol Elliott Grant, 69, of Augusta. Ms. Grant was a native of Utica, NY and spent her childhood in Richfield Springs, NY. She attended Syracuse University before moving to Augusta where she spent the remainder of her life. She was employed by...
Edward Wylds
May 3, 2010
Edward Reynolds Wylds Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, May 03, 2010 at his residence after an extended illness, Edward R. Wylds, 73. Mr. Wylds was retired as owner of Wylds Independent Service Station and Wylds Rentals. He was a livelong resident of Richmond County. He attended the Academy of Richmond County where he graduated with honors in military...
Wm. Sanford Dickson
Apr 28, 2010
Wm. Sanford Dickson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Brandon Wilde, Mr. Wm. Sanford Dickson, 101, Husband of the late Elizabeth F. Dickson. Sanford Dickson was a native of Rabun County, GA. He played semi- professional baseball in GA and SC. He served in the Navy in WW II and came to Camp Gordon in...
Doris Story Taylor
Apr 26, 2010
Doris Story Taylor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 26, 2010 at Westwood, Mrs. Doris Story Taylor, 85, wife of the late Hildred D. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor was born in Leah, GA and resided in the Augusta area most of her life. She was a homemaker, member of Pierce Memorial United Methodist Church and attended Dunn’s Chapel United...
Guy Talmage Dobbs, Jr.
Apr 25, 2010
Mr. Guy Talmage Dobbs, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Guy Talmage Dobbs, Jr., 89. Mr. Dobbs was a native of Athens, GA. He was the son of the late Guy Talmage Dobbs, Sr. and Macie Lou Dobbs. Mr. Dobbs was a veteran of World War II, having...
Pamela Ann Wells
Apr 24, 2010
Pamela Ann Wells Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, April 24, 2010, Mrs. Pamela Ann Wells, 46, wife of Dorlan P. Wells. Mrs. Wells was born in Glen Burnie, Maryland but resided in Hephzibah. She worked in the medical field for many years. Family members in addition to her husband include her daughter: Kayla Marie Wells; parents: Florence Gardner...
John Wayne Howell
Apr 23, 2010
Mr. John Wayne Howell Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, April 23, 2010 at University Hospital, Mr. John Wayne Howell, 72, devoted husband of Dorothy Templeton Howell for 50 years. Mr. Howell was a native of Gibson, GA and graduate of Wrens High School, but made the Augusta area his home for the past 47 years. He was a...
Lindy M. Chalker, Sr.
Apr 21, 2010
Lindy M Chalker, Sr. Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday April 21, 2010, at his residence, Mr. Lindy M. Chalker, Sr. husband of Florence E. Chalker. Mr. Chalker was a native of Glascock County, but had resided in Evans most of his life. He was an Electrical Superintendent for Carter Electric. Mr. Chalker was a member of Bethel United...
James P. Martin, Sr.
Apr 20, 2010
Mr. James P. Martin, Sr. Evans, GA – Mr. James P. “Jim” Martin, beloved husband of Anne N. Martin, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Doctors Hospital. Mr. Martin was born in Montgomery, AL to the proud parents of Gentry A. and Elinor R. Martin. Jim attended Bellingrath Elementary and Middle School and Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery....
James Benny Tidwell
Apr 19, 2010
James Benny Tidwell Augusta, GA – Mr. James Benny Tidwell, beloved husband of Susie Tidwell went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 19, 2010. Mr. Tidwell was a native of Downsville, LA, but lived most of his adult life in South Carolina. He was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. After graduating from...
Joseph Williams Jr.
Apr 18, 2010
Mr. Joseph W. Williams, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, April 17, 2010 at McDuffie Regional Medical Center. Mr. Williams was a former employee of Pelzer, MAU Temporary Services, a volunteer firefighter for Glascock County. He was known as “Coach Joe” for the Little League team and also co-captain for the Pine Heights Neighborhood Watch. He was a...
Ray Hamilton Newby
Apr 18, 2010
Ray Hamilton Newby Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 18, 2010, at the Medical College of Georgia, Ray Newby, 44. Ray Hamilton Newby was a lifelong member of the Augusta area. He graduated from Westside High School in 1984, was a member of the First Baptist Church and worked at the Augusta Training Shop. Ray was very thoughtful...
Esther Opitz Ribock
Apr 17, 2010
Esther Opitz Ribock Williamsburg, VA - Entered into rest Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Patriots Colony Convalescent Center, Esther Opitz Ribock, 90, wife of the late Adam E. Ribock. She was born in Eden, SD to the late Albert and Anna Opitz. Esther graduated from Providence School of Nursing in Washington, DC. She travelled to many places worldwide as an...
Anne McPherson
Apr 11, 2010
Anne McPherson Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Select Specialty Hospital, Mrs. Anne McPherson, 80, wife of the late Dale McPherson. Mrs. McPherson was a native of Normantown, W.VA., and had resided in the Augusta area for 60 years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed making quilts, porcelain dolls and china painting. She was a...