Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Loucinda "Lou" Futrell Gramling

Loucinda "Lou" Futrell Gramling

Nov 18, 2023

 

Lou Gramling

 

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 18, 2023, Loucinda

“Lou” Futrell Gramling, 75, loving wife of the late Zachariah Walter “Wally”

Gramling.

 

Lou was a native of Savannah, GA. Lou received her diploma in nursing from Georgia Baptist, later moving to Augusta with her young daughter to pursue higher education. She went...

Ronda C. Cook

Ronda C. Cook

Nov 16, 2023

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 16, 2023, Ronda Crosby Cook, 64.

Ronda was a member of Redeemer Church. She was a Sunday School teacher for 3 and 4 year olds for over a decade. Ronda played Women's Softball for USC Aiken. Her career included working as an account representative for Comcast and she previously worked on...

Harvey "Cleve" Horne

Harvey "Cleve" Horne

Nov 15, 2023

 

Harvey Cleveland “Cleve” Horne, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at his residence in Thomson, GA.

Cleve was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Horne and Joyce Horne; Aunt, Naomi Finley, and sister Elaine Owens. Cleve’s survivors include his devoted wife, Kathleen Horne; daughters, Shannon Horne (Eric) and Jamie...

Martha Kelly Gary

Martha Kelly Gary

Nov 14, 2023

 

Martha Kelly Gary

Evans, GA – Martha Kelly Gary died, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Brandon Wilde. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert von Kamp Gary, John R. Hall, Jr., Albert von Kamp Gary, Jr. and Irene von Kamp Gary.

Martha was born in Monticello, Georgia, grew up in Hendersonville, North Carolina and graduated from...

John W. Adcox

John W. Adcox

Nov 13, 2023

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 13, 2023, Mr. John Welton Adcox, 94, husband of 70 years to the late Mrs. Lucille Delores Adcox. John was affectionately known to all as “Pop” and was a proud United States Air Force veteran.

John was born in Rockingham, North Carolina on October 17, 1929 to Albert and Julia Dallas...

Joyce Wood

Joyce Wood

Nov 13, 2023

Entered into rest on Monday, November 13, 2023, Mrs. Joyce Wood, 85, loving wife of the late William “Woody” Wood.

 

Joyce enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, who was affectionately known as “Nana”.

 

Family members include her daughters: Sheryl Redman and Teresa Blackwell (Ted); grandchildren: Lee Redman (Nicole), Nicholas...

Catherine McGee Barbay

Catherine McGee Barbay

Nov 12, 2023

 

Catherine McGee Barbay 

 

Augusta, GA –Catherine McGee Barbay, 65, wife of Stephen W. Barbay, entered into rest on Sunday, November 12, 2023, suddenly in San Antonio, TX.

 

She is survived by her husband as well as her daughters: Catherine Barbay, Carmen Barbay, Rosa Barbay and Dora Hauda (Michael); grandchildren: Matisyn and Paiton Allison, Baileigh Horne, Carter Cruz and Luna...

Ronald A. Gadapee

Ronald A. Gadapee

Nov 12, 2023

Ronald A. Gadapee, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, quietly departed this life on November 12, 2023, in Augusta, GA.

Ron was born February 13, 1940, in Washington D.C. to the late Ronald and Josephine Gadapee. He was the second of three children – brother Richard ‘Dick’ Gadapee (deceased) and sister Beverly Gadapee Brock.

Ron lived in Washington D.C. until the...

Nancy Missey

Nancy Missey

Nov 11, 2023

Nancy Carolyn Sheets Missey was born on June 10, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri to Melvin C. Sheets, Sr. and Maxine Hacker Sheets. She was baptized as an infant into the kingdom of God on November 7, 1954, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri. Later on, she was confirmed in her faith on May 5, 1968 at Ascension Lutheran...

Martha Toole

Martha Toole

Nov 11, 2023

 

Martha Elizabeth Pratt Toole

Martha, 83, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Elma Pratt.

She was a lifelong member of Saint James Methodist Church and the Nowell Sunday School Class, later a teacher of the Beckum Bible Class. She loved studying the Bible, reading books, painting, pictures and tending...

Peggy Starnes McDonald

Peggy Starnes McDonald

Nov 9, 2023

North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 9, 2023, Peggy Starnes McDonald, 93.

 

Peggy was born in Charleston, SC. She attended Furman University. Peggy was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for grades four and five, sang in the chancel choir, and was a counselor of UMYF. Peggy enjoyed...

Barbara Flicek Crout

Barbara Flicek Crout

Nov 8, 2023

Augusta, GA – Barbara Flicek Crout, a dedicated and accomplished individual, passed away on November 8, 2023, leaving behind a profound impact on the medical field and the lives of those she touched. She was born in Augusta, Georgia, on August 20, 1932, to William and Clara Owens.Barbara's pursuit of knowledge began at Tubman High School, where she laid the...

Laqueita S. Valdick

Laqueita S. Valdick

Nov 8, 2023

 

 

Laqueita S. Valdick

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Laqueita S. Valdick, 82.

Family members include her daughter: Tonja Sparks (Johnny); grandchildren: Joey, Ashley, Celeste and Bobby; 6 great grandchildren: Johnny Roc, Caleb, Jase, Jaxon, Katelyn and Abbey. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Valdick and her daughter Pam Collins.

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Joe James

Joe James

Nov 7, 2023

Joseph F. James, Sr. Obituary

September 12, 1937 - November 7, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Joseph F. James, Sr, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, veteran, member of the Roman Catholic clergy, executive administrator, university professor, competitive athlete and practicing psychologist. Joe peacefully departed this world...

Robert G. Rush

Robert G. Rush

Nov 7, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Robert George Rush, 69, loving husband of Betty Manuel Rush.

 

Family members in addition to his wife include his son: Robert Christopher Rush; daughter: Brittany Jane Rush; and grandchildren: Avery Pulaski, John M. Pulaski, William R. Pulaski, and Katie G. Pulaski.

 

A private graveside service was...

Gerald Dean Sims

Gerald Dean Sims

Nov 6, 2023

Harlem, GA – Mr. Gerald Dean Sims “Grandpa”, age 86, of Harlem , Georgia went to Heaven on November 6, 2023.

Gerald served his country in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class. During his 20 years in the Army he served as a Medical Specialist and a Supply Sergeant. He served two tours...

Connie McCoy

Connie McCoy

Nov 6, 2023

 

Connie McCoy

Augusta, GA – Connie McCoy, “Nanu” to her family, entered into rest Monday, November 6, 2023. She is remembered most for her caring and loving nature. She was married to her late husband, Jack “Papa” McCoy, for 65 years.

Through her actions and words, she established a foundation of core values, including faith, hard work, and selflessness,...

Hildegard Patton

Hildegard Patton

Nov 5, 2023

Evans, GA. – Entered into rest Sunday, November 05, 2023, at 05:50 A.M. after a long-term bout with Dementia.

 

Mrs. Hildegard Patton of Evans GA., wife of Mr. Jesse Patton was born September 15, 1932, in Munich Germany where she met a young soldier in her 20’s and they knew instantly they were meant to spend the rest...

Nathan E. Duffie

Nathan E. Duffie

Nov 3, 2023

Augusta, GA – Nathan Eugene Duffie, 43, entered into rest Friday, November 3, 2023.

Nathan was a lifelong resident of Augusta and graduated from Augusta Christian in 1999 where he was a state champion and 3 sport athlete but football is what captured his heart. He attended both Newberry College where he was a member of the TKE fraternity and Maranatha...

Ronald Melvin Duvall

Ronald Melvin Duvall

Nov 3, 2023

 

Mr. Ronald "Ron" M. Duvall went to his heavenly home on Friday November 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. 

Ron was born and raised in St. Joseph, MO, then joined the United States Marine Corp where he served 2 tours in Vietnam. After his service, he attended Missouri Western State University and received a degree in Biology and Chemistry. ...