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

Sherry Adams Moore

Sherry Adams Moore

Jun 4, 2023

Grovetown, GA – Mrs. Sherry A. Moore passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Sherry was born in North Carolina in 1947 to John & Pauline Adams. She graduated from Augusta University in 1994 and also retired from a career at Augusta University in 2014. Sherry was an active participant in the Augusta University Alumni Association. She...

Daniel Walter

Daniel Walter

Jun 2, 2023

Daniel B. Walter, 94, husband of the late Elizabeth C. Walter, entered into rest June 2, 2023. Dan was a native of Augusta and a life-long member of St. Mary On The Hill Catholic Church. Dan enjoyed volunteering at the church, in addition to several other local organizations, and was an avid traveler having visited 20+ countries in his retirement....

Jenny Patch

Jenny Patch

Jun 2, 2023

Jenny Lynn Petersen Baker Patch (a.k.a. just Patch) died June 2, 2023 from a well fought battle with cancer. Jenny was the widow of John Russell Smith (12/20/2015), her soulmate and husband of 32 years. They married on June 24, 1983. She is survived by her son Phillip Preston Patch and predeceased by her son John Benjamin Smith. She is...

Roseanne Elaine Bowen

Roseanne Elaine Bowen

Jun 1, 2023

Roseanne Elaine Bowen passed away peacefully at her home on June 01, 2023, after an extended illness. She was born on May 13, 1957, in Carrollton, Georgia. She moved with her family to Sandy Springs, GA and then to Augusta, GA. She later lived in Orangeburg, SC, Baltimore, MD and North Augusta, SC before returning to Augusta. Roseanne was the...

Paula S. Morgan

Paula S. Morgan

Jun 1, 2023

In Loving Memory of Paula Morgan Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Born May 10, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Michigan Deceased June 1, 2023 Age 93 Paula Morgan was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on May 10, 1930, daughter of Stanley and Thelma Richmond. Paula is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clifford Rees Morgan. She is survived by her...

Virginia Yaden Nickles

Virginia Yaden Nickles

May 31, 2023

Augusta GA - Virginia Yaden Nickles, 88, beloved wife of Thomas (Mack) McBride Nickles, Jr., entered into eternal rest on May 31,2023. Born in Moultrie, Georgia, Virginia was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Lynden Yaden. She attended Mercer University where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority and received her degree in education. It was through...

Russ Kirkland

Russ Kirkland

May 31, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, James Russell “Russ” Kirkland, 67. Family members include his niece: Jennifer Houston (Tyson) and their children: Jackson Houston, Ryan Houston and Kyle Houston; brother: Charlie Kirkland (Denise) and aunt: Barbara Haig. Russ entered what is now Augusta State University at the age of 15 and transferred to Brown University...

Annette Eyrich

Annette Eyrich

May 30, 2023

Augusta, GA – Surrounded by her family Mrs. Annette Leona Eyrich, entered the presence of the Lord at the age of 67. She is the loving wife of Kurt Eyrich. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Rachel (Brian) Stolpe, Daniel (Celine), Margaret, Jonathan (Megan), Mark (Jesse), Timothy (Brooke), Steven (Courtney), Molly, Ryan, Joseph, Luke, Matthew,...

Donald "Donnie" G. Wren

Donald "Donnie" G. Wren

May 30, 2023

Waynesboro, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Mr. Donald Gordon Wren, 73, loving husband of 52 years to Mrs. Hebe S. Wren. Donnie was born in Augusta, Georgia, graduated from Butler High School where he met his high school sweetheart and married her. He served in the Naval Reserve and then worked for Coca-Cola where he...

John F. Mell Jr.

John F. Mell Jr.

May 30, 2023

John F. Mell, Jr. Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Mr. John Francis Mell, Jr., 90, loving husband of 29 years to Mrs. Joyce Skiba (Lewis) Mell. John was born in Thompsonville, Connecticut. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in Storrs and was a member of the Theta Xi fraternity. He joined the United...

Clayton Walton Buchanan II

Clayton Walton Buchanan II

May 29, 2023

May 29th, 2023, Clayton Walton Buchanan II, 90, of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved family by his side. Clayton was born in Macon, Georgia in 1933, the son of the late Henri Smith Buchanan and Joseph Douglas Buchanan. He is predeceased by his brother Joseph Douglas Buchanan Jr. and sister Ann Buchanan Haugabook. Clayton...

Daniza T. Saxon

Daniza T. Saxon

May 29, 2023

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, May 29, 2023, Mrs. Daniza Thompson Saxon, 73, loving wife of 32 years to Mr. Samuel W. Saxon. Daniza was born in Germany. After moving to Martinez, Georgia, she worked as a clerk at the VA Hospital where she worked for 27 years before retiring. Daniza was a faithful member of Church...

Brenda "Betty" Gosneigh

Brenda "Betty" Gosneigh

May 27, 2023

Augusta, GA – Brenda "Betty" Elizabeth Teresa Gosneigh, 88, entered into rest Saturday, May 27, 2023. Brenda worked for many years at St. Joseph Hospital. She was an avid gardener who was very outgoing and was a devout Christian. Brenda was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Family members include her children: Mike Gosneigh (Kathy), Michelle Gosneigh,...

Avys D. Billue Sr.

Avys D. Billue Sr.

May 26, 2023

Avys D. Billue, Sr. Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 26, 2023, Mr. Avys Darrell Billue, Sr., 89. Avys was born at home in Wilkinson County, Georgia, he was the last and youngest of eleven children born to the late Isaac and Emma Billue. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a dedicated humanitarian and active...

Pauline Holleran

Pauline Holleran

May 26, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 26, 2023, Mrs. Pauline Joe Holleran, 95. Pauline Joe Holleran was born in Augusta, GA, the daughter of Bessie Chung Joe and Fong Joe. Pauline is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John T. Holleran. Also preceding her were her parents and siblings; Bessie Chung Joe, Fong Joe, Edward Joe,...

Madison Elizabeth McDaniel

Madison Elizabeth McDaniel

May 23, 2023

On May 23, 2023, Madison Elizabeth McDaniel, 20, passed suddenly in her home of Martinez, GA. Madison was born in Augusta on November 8, 2002, and was a near life-long resident of Harlem, GA. Being a stellar student at Augusta University for the last 2 years studying psychology, Madison strived to touch the lives of everyone she met. She was...

Angela "Angie" H. Boyter

Angela "Angie" H. Boyter

May 22, 2023

Angela Huddleston Boyter Evans, GA – Angela “Angie” Boyter, 78, passed away on May 22, 2023 in Evans, GA. She is survived by her husband, Norman Boyter, her children, Ashley and Cale, and grandchildren, Jerry, Max, Amanda, Lucy, Samuel and Olympia. Angie was born on September 24, 1945 in Bartlesville, OK to Ruth and William Huddleston and her big sister,...

Jeffrey Leczo

Jeffrey Leczo

May 22, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, May 22, 2023, Jeffrey Alan Leczo, age 53, loving husband of Brooke Leczo. Jeff was born in Elyria, Ohio but lived most of his life in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. He attended North Allegheny High School in Wexford, PA. He received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree...

Elaine Leverett

Elaine Leverett

May 21, 2023

West Columbia, SC – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Mrs. Thelma Elaine Leverett, 77, loving wife of 45 years to the late Mr. Michael Veno Leverett. Elaine was born to John and Thelma Williams Kendrick and raised in Augusta, GA. She worked as a dental assistant and was the president of the Augusta Dental Assistants Society before...

Jason J. Clark

Jason J. Clark

May 21, 2023

Evans, GA - Jason Clark went to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord on May 21, 2023. Jason was born, August 8, 1964 in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born with Williams syndrome and bravely endured all the challenges of his congenital heart defect. Jason never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone he met. He had a big...