Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Owen O’Connor Schweers, Jr.
Mar 19, 2025
Owen O’Connor Schweers, Jr. was born December 24, 1937 in Augusta, Georgia to Owen O’Connor and Helen Mulherin Schweers, Sr. He passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and Boys Catholic High School in Augusta, Georgia and was a lifelong Catholic. After succeeding as an all-state and regional...
Zachary Sasser
Mar 17, 2025
Zachary Jordan Sasser, 37, of Evans, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on March 17th, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. A proud father to Mallie and Davis, and husband to Brett, Zach embraced life with boundless enthusiasm and an infectious spirit.
Born and raised in Savannah, Zach was a natural at making friends—he never met a stranger. He...
Col. Robert W. Partain, III
Mar 16, 2025
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, March 16, 2025, Colonel Robert Winton Partain, III, 66, loving husband of 35 years to Lisa Partain.
Colonel Partain began his career with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office in 1978, dedicating himself to protecting and serving our community. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1982 and reached the rank of colonel in 2013....
Emily Henslee Henderson
Mar 16, 2025
Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, March 16, 2025, Mrs. Emily Henslee Henderson, 88, loving wife of 53 years to Mr. Charles C. Henderson
Mrs. Henderson was a native of Little Rock, Arkansas and graduate of North Little Rock High School. She has lived in the Augusta area most of her adult life and retired as a dental office administrator....
Nell Eva Youngblood
Mar 13, 2025
Nell Eva Davis Youngblood entered into rest on Thursday, March 13, 2025 in Keysville, GA. Born April 12, 1932, Nell was originally from Screven County, GA and graduated from Sylvania High School. After high school, Nell moved to Augusta, GA and worked for Modern Roofing Metal. Soon she met the love of her life, James Herbert Youngblood, affectionately known as...
Jeanette Jones
Mar 11, 2025
Evans, GA – Jeanette Anderson Jones, 93, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, loving wife of the late William Russell “Bill” Jones, Sr.
A native of Emmanuel county, Mrs. Jones was raised in Augusta and graduated from Tubman School for Girls. She was a long time member of St. James United Methodist Church. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother,...
Oudone Volarath
Mar 11, 2025
Oudone Volarath was born in Laos in 1936. He moved to Thailand at a very young age (9-years old) to stay with a monk (his uncle) at a temple in Thailand to continue his education. Oudone earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He met his wife of 58 years, Soontree Volarath, and the couple were married in 1967. The...
David P. Webb, Sr.
Mar 11, 2025
David Webb, Sr., 83, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
David Webb is survived by his loving wife Caroline Ann Webb, 3 children: Greg Webb (Frances), Jennifer Webb, David Webb, Jr. (Molly), 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son: Douglass Webb.
Mr. Webb honorably served over 27 years in the U.S. Navy. He...
Ruth A. Muns
Mar 11, 2025
North Augusta, SC – With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beloved Ruth Aldred Muns, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at age 85. She was the cherished wife of the late Richard Lee Muns, Sr., leaving a legacy of love, warmth, and kindness.
Her family, a testament to the beautiful life she nurtured, includes...
Dolores Joan Groover
Mar 11, 2025
Dolores “Joan” Groover, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2025 surrounded by her family in Augusta Georgia.
Joan was born in Stapleton, Georgia on May 11, 1938, and made the most of her beautiful life, enriching so many other people’s lives throughout her 86 years. Joan was best known for her love of our...
Brad Greek
Mar 10, 2025
Bradley (Brad) V. Greek born on Christmas day in Winner, SD, ended his 17-year battle with Parkinson’s disease on March 10, 2025. He was 72. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Rhonda Greek his devoted son, Nick Greek, his brother, Wendell (Dell) - Kayrn Greek, of Sparta, Wisconsin, his sister, Judy Christensen-Lurz, of Presho, South Dakota,...
Seaborn W. Todd
Mar 10, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, March 10, 2025, Mr. Seaborn Wesley Todd, 87, loving husband of the late Myrtle Martin Todd.
Mr. Todd was a member of Second Baptist Church of Thomson and was a good Christian man. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired after many years with CSX Railroad. Mr. Todd was a loving...
Merle Hensley Jose
Mar 8, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Peachtree City, GA, Mrs. Merle Jose, age 88, loving wife of the late Harold Jose, daughter of the late William Vernon Hensley and Iris W. Hensley. Also preceded in death by brothers, William M. Hensley, Vernon Hensley, jr., sisters, Vivian H. Rice, and Patricia H. Smart
Mrs. Jose is...
Terry Lovett
Mar 8, 2025
Entered into rest on Saturday, March 8, 2025, Mrs. Teresa “Terry” Lovett, 74, loving mother of Jimmy and Josh Lovett.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in Westover Memorial park with Rev. Reese LeRoy officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the graveside.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...
Robert "Rip" Williamson, Jr.
Mar 8, 2025
Mr. Robert “Rip” Van Williamson, Jr., 67, entered into rest Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Rip was a lifelong resident of Augusta. He spent many of his days hunting and fishing and many of his nights grilling for his family and friends. He enjoyed participating in and observing sports, as he was an avid UGA and Braves fan. He was extremely hardworking,...
Gerald Lazenby
Mar 8, 2025
Augusta, GA – Mr. Gerald (Jerry) Lazenby, 74, entered into rest on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Gerald was a lifelong resident of Evans, GA, born to the late Josh and Patty Lazenby.
Family members include his siblings Lynda Salley (Trey), Stan Lazenby (Sheri), and Mike Thomas, and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:00...
James T. (Ted) Blake
Mar 6, 2025
James T. (Ted) Blake passed away peacefully at home on March 6th, 2025. He was born on June 15th, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio. His parents were Glenn Warder Blake and Doris Reynolds Blake. He had 1 Brother and 2 sisters that passed away shortly after birth. Ted spent his life in service to others. He was a fireman, police officer...
Shirley A. Beckworth
Mar 6, 2025
Shirley Ann Beckworth, 86, entered into rest on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
She was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Shirley was an avid gardener and you could always find her in the kitchen doing what she loved, cooking and baking. She was a dedicated employee of Kroger and retired in 1998 with...
Timothy L. Meers
Mar 4, 2025
He that dwelleth in the secret place
of the most High shall abide under the
shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and
my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust.
Psalm 91:1-2
Audrey Jean Brown
Mar 2, 2025
Entered into rest on Sunday, March 2, 2025, Audrey Jean Brown, 86, wife of the late Ronald Walter Brown.
Jean was a native of Augusta. She married a military man, Ronald W. Brown and became a true military wife and mom, raising their family while her husband was away. She worked in retail at J. B. White’s and then in banking...