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

Adelaide Dye

Adelaide Dye

Aug 14, 2023

Blythe, GA – Mrs. Adelaide Pund Dye, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members on Monday, August 14, 2023, after an extended illness. An Augusta native, Adelaide was born on May 13, 1936, to the late Ernest Evers Pund and Louise Weltch Pund. They raised her in the Methodist faith, attending Trinity on the Hill Methodist Church. Mrs. Dye...

Michael A. Via

Michael A. Via

Aug 11, 2023

Michael Via Michael Allen Via, 66, of Augusta Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday morning, August 11th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, but spent most of his life in Augusta. He was a graduate of Hephzibah Highschool, where he met his bride of 48 years, Rebecca Dorn Via....

Franklin Lafayette Cox

Franklin Lafayette Cox

Aug 11, 2023

Frank Cox died peacefully on August 11, 2023, at his home at Thrive at Augusta in Martinez, Georgia. He was 95. Frank was born in Atlanta in 1928, the son of Leon J. and Louise (Calhoun) Cox, and was raised in Atlanta, Augusta, and Decatur, graduating from Decatur High School in 1945. As part of the post-War effort, that fall...

Gene Neal, Jr.

Gene Neal, Jr.

Aug 10, 2023

Augusta, GA – Lester Eugene “Gene” Neal, Jr., 78, entered into rest on Thursday, August 10, 2023 surrounded by his family. Gene was born September 29th, 1944, the oldest son of Lester Eugene Neal, Sr. and Emily Green Neal. In 1964 Gene married the love of his life, Jane Maxwell Neal. Gene founded “Gene’s Discount Quality Clothing” and kept the...

Dr. Robert S. Crumrine

Dr. Robert S. Crumrine

Aug 8, 2023

Dr. Robert Stein Crumrine died peacefully on August 8, 2023. Robert was born October 15, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to Dr. Robert and Pauline Crumrine. Robert earned an AB degree from Dartmouth College and a MD degree from The University of Rochester. He was one of the first fifty pediatric anesthesiologists in the country; and, a pioneering anesthesiologist who changed...

Linda Jo Comer Smith

Linda Jo Comer Smith

Aug 8, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Mrs. Linda Jo Comer Smith, 72, loving wife of Mr. John Terence “Terry” Smith. Linda (also affectionately known as Weezer to her grandchildren, and Mama Linda to many) was a woman of light and laughter. Known for her quick wit and ability to bring a smile to anyone’s face...

Debra Willis

Debra Willis

Aug 7, 2023

Augusta, GA - Debra Elaine (Davis) Willis entered peacefully into rest on Monday, August 7, 2023. Debbie was born on June 10, 1952, to the late Charles P. and Virginia Davis. She was a graduate of the class of 1970 from Butler High School. She was married to Thomas E. Willis for 52 years on July 24. Debbie spent her...

Melvin E. "Spike" Nichols, Jr.

Melvin E. "Spike" Nichols, Jr.

Aug 7, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, August 7, 2023, Melvin Ernest “Spike” Nichols, Jr., 72, loving husband of Karleen Steed Nichols. Spike was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on October 16, son of Melvin E. Nichols, Sr. and Margaret Moss Nichols (both deceased). Spike retired from the Office of Building Inspectors with the Richmond...

Clair L. Keenan

Clair L. Keenan

Aug 7, 2023

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, August 7, 2023, Mr. Clair Leroy Keenan, 89. Clair was a native of West Middletown, Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the United States Army. After serving in the United States Army, Clair worked at Jessop Steel Mill for 38 years. Clair was known affectionately as “Spivitz” by friends and “Grandpa Pete”...

Capt. Claude Bartley Snead III, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Capt. Claude Bartley Snead III, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Aug 4, 2023

Capt. Claude Bartley “Bart" Snead III, U.S. Army (Ret.), 79, entered into rest surrounded by family at home on Friday, August 4, 2023. Survivors include his wife of 52 years Antoinette “Toni" Snead; six children: Claude Bartley “Bart Jr” Snead IV, Tonya (George) Fry, Jenny Snead (Brian) Williams, Autumn (Mike) Wright, Dustin "DJ" Snead, and Robyn (Matthew) Hooker; six grandchildren:...

William R. Newsome

William R. Newsome

Aug 4, 2023

William Newsome On August 4, 2023, William R “Billy” Newsome entered his heavenly home. A World War II baby, Billy was born in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Beamon and Olivia Smith Newsome. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his four brothers who were greatly missed: Jerry, Randy, Lavon and Ricky Newsome. Billy was reared...

Maureen Carroll

Maureen Carroll

Aug 1, 2023

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Mrs. Beth Maureen Bolan Carroll, 60, loving wife of 35 years to Mr. Jeffrey Lee Carroll. Maureen was born in Marietta, Georgia and lived in the Augusta area for 29 years. She was a loyal employee of Publix for over 20 years. A devoted animal lover and supporter of...

Hannah Forgay

Hannah Forgay

Jul 31, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, July 31, 2023, Mrs. Hannah Eid Forgay, 91, loving wife of 61 years to A.C. (Ace) Forgay. Born in Haifa, Palestine, and fluent in five languages, Hannah travelled the world with Ace as he worked in over twenty countries as a geophysicist. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she loved nothing...

Bennie C. Harbin

Bennie C. Harbin

Jul 31, 2023

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, July 31, 2023, Mr. Bennie C. Harbin, 83, loving husband of 45 years to Mrs. Sandra Dryden Harbin. Bennie was born in Montgomery County, Georgia. He graduated from Southern Polytechnic State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. Following graduation, he went to work for the Department of Transportation. Later he worked...

Margaret Mary Barbay

Margaret Mary Barbay

Jul 30, 2023

Margaret Mary Barbay Augusta, GA – Margaret Mary Barbay, 36, loving daughter of Stephen W. and Catherine McGee Barbay, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Family members in addition to her parents include her sisters: Catherine Marie Barbay, Carmen Maureen Barbay, Rosa Maria Barbay and Dora Marian Houda (Michael); nieces and nephew: Matisyn and Paiton...

Jack A. Dodgen Sr.

Jack A. Dodgen Sr.

Jul 29, 2023

Blythe, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 29, 2023, Mr. Jack A. Dodgen, Sr. 65. Jack was a lifelong resident of Hephzibah, Georgia. He graduated from Hephzibah High School in 1976. Jack was self employed in stucco construction for many years. He was an avid UGA bulldog fan, loved to play golf and enjoyed vacationing at the beach....

Martha Grayson

Martha Grayson

Jul 29, 2023

Martha Grayson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 29, 2023, Mrs. Martha “Nadine” Toole Grayson, 86, loving wife of 68 years to the late William F. Grayson, Sr. Family members include her daughters: Leslie Parker (Rev. Jim), Gerri Simons (Sam), and Susan Glymph (Don); sisters: Ann Lowder and Montine Mize (Jimmie); 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren....

Carmella Benton

Carmella Benton

Jul 29, 2023

Carmella Benton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 28, 2023, Mrs. Carmella “Carm” Benton, 99, loving wife of the late Bill Benton. Carm was a native of Wendell, WV but Augusta, GA has been her home for 63 years. She was a wonderful cook and loved Italian cuisine. She spent time substitute teaching and loved maintaining a...

John Ross

John Ross

Jul 28, 2023

John Ross Conyers, GA – John Scott Ross, 58, entered into rest Friday, July 28, 2023. John proudly served in the United States Navy. Following the Navy, he worked as a construction superintendent for GM Northrup for over 20 years. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, snorkeling and he was a loving son, father, and brother. Family members include his mother: Patricia...

Floyd Arthur Husk, Jr.

Floyd Arthur Husk, Jr.

Jul 28, 2023

Floyd Arthur Husk Jr. (82), known as "Opa" to many, passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2023. Surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Evans, GA. He was a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born on April 25th 1941, in Parkersburg WV, Floyd, was the son of Mildred and Floyd Husk Sr. He proudly served over...