Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Steve E. Gravley
Mar 30, 2022
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his home, Mr. Steve Edward Gravley, 78, loving husband of Kaye C. Gravley. Steve was a native of Brevard, NC and lived in Augusta for over 30 years. He was retired from Bechtel at Savannah River Site. He enjoyed golfing and was a former member of Bertram Trail...
Melinda G. Overstreet
Mar 29, 2022
Augusta, GA – Melinda Cowart Overstreet was called to heaven on March 29th, 2022. As we are told in Romans -15:13” May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Melinda was born January 15, 1941 in Millen,...
Frederick E. Cox, M.D.
Mar 28, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, March 28, 2022, Frederick E. Cox, M.D., 83, loving husband for 55 years of Jan T. Cox. He is preceded in death by his parents Eugene S. Cox and M. Alice Cox. Fred was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, and graduated from Archbishop Williams High School in 1956. He attended Boston University as...
Jean V. Tilt
Mar 28, 2022
Jean Veronica Tilt, beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Tilt for 50 years, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022. Jean was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 13, 1944, to Anne and James McNeil. Her father passed away when she was only 18 months old. Jean and her sister, Maryanne, were raised by her mother and maternal...
Austin Hardy
Mar 27, 2022
Evans, GA – Mr. David Austin Hardy, 46, entered into rest Sunday, March 27, 2022. Austin was a graduate of Lakeside High School and of Georgia Southern University where he was also a member of the KA fraternity. He enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid hunter, and loved spending time with his son. Family members include his son: Davis Austin...
Jacqueline Brown
Mar 27, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, March 27, 2022, Mrs. Jacqueline Jean Jacobs Brown, 79, loving wife of Kenneth Maurice Brown, Sr. Jacqueline was a devoted and loving wife, mother & grandmother. She retired after 20 years from the Wal-Mart on Deans Bridge Rd. She enjoyed working with her plants and spending time with her family. She was...
John Carbone
Mar 27, 2022
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, March 27, 2022, John Anthony Carbone, 75, husband of Linda Bowman Carbone. John was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. His grandchildren adored him. John Served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and then worked for the U.S. Post Office for 38 years. Being born in Brooklyn, NY, John was...
Jim Weare
Mar 26, 2022
Augusta, Ga - Mr. James Robert Weare, Sr., 77, entered into rest March 26, 2022. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Dr. Don Prosser officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Jim was born in Chester, Pennsylvania. After growing...
Stacey Strickland
Mar 25, 2022
Stacey Hughes Strickland Grovetown, GA – Stacey Hughes Strickland, loving wife of Rob Strickland, entered into rest on Friday, March 25, 2022, at age 52. Stacey was a lifelong resident of Grovetown. She was a 7th grade teacher at Columbia Middle School and touched the lives of so many of her students over the last 27 years. Stacey loved her...
Winifred Edwards
Mar 25, 2022
Winifred Edwards Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 25, 2022, Mrs. Sara Winifred Edwards, 91, loving wife of the late Archie R. Edwards. Winifred was a former secretary at Warren Baptist Church where she was also a member. She enjoyed cooking, with chicken and dumplings being her favorite amongst her family. She loved her feline companion and...
Edward G. Ferrang
Mar 25, 2022
Edward G. Ferrang Augusta, GA – Edward G. Ferrang 71, resident of Grovetown, passed away on Friday, March 25. Loving husband of Carole Russell Ferrang, father of Jessica Ferrang and Ashley Rosier and grandfather of four. He also is survived by his father Joseph Ferrang of Green Valley, AZ., brother Joseph Ferrang Jr. (Marion) of Pittsburgh, PA, sister Elaine Lewis...
Allen Slavens
Mar 25, 2022
Allen Slavens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 25, 2022, Mr. Allen Eugene Slavens, 81, loving husband of 57 years to Candace W. Slavens. Allen was hired as comptroller for Richmond County in 1974, serving in that position for 12 years. Under his stewardship, the county became one of the few in the state to end deficit...
Herman Kersey
Mar 22, 2022
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Mr. Herman Low Kersey, 75, loving husband of Mrs. Judy Mock Kersey. Herman was a native of Swainsboro, GA but lived in Hephzibah for 46 years. He worked at Augusta Newsprint for 39 years before retiring. He loved his country, family and friends. From the day he became a...
Mozelle Oxner
Mar 21, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, March 21, 2022, Mozelle Neal Oxner, 83, loving wife of William Oxner. Mozelle retired from Southern Bell are after working there for many years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and shopping. She was a faithful member of Curtis Baptist Church. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. Family members in addition...
George Grady Daniel, Jr.
Mar 20, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, March 20, 2022, Mr. George Grady Daniel, Jr., 91, loving husband of Corinne M. Daniel. Family members, in addition to his wife, include his sons: Barry Daniel (Marsha) and Vic Daniel (Tammy); grandchildren: Abbie Daniel, Celeste Daniel, Kasey LaCroix, Kayla Littlefield, Sarah Ashley Ebere; and great grandchildren: Lucy LaCroix and Jack Grady...
Lynette Kelleher
Mar 19, 2022
Martinez, GA -- Entered into rest on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Mrs. Lynette Kelleher, 62, wife of Timothy E. Kelleher. Lynette was a bookkeeper for TEK Home repair, a successful self made business she supported with her husband. She also spent 20+ years in the banking industry where she embraced her love for numbers and finance. She was a devoted...
Janet W. Shockey
Mar 19, 2022
Janet W. Shockey Hephzibah, GA – Janet W. Shockey, loving wife of SSG (Ret) David Shockey entered into rest on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at age 66. She is survived by her husband, David; Son, Terry and Daughter-in-Law Nikki who lives in Springville, Alabama; and 3 brothers: Michael, Kraig, and Kevin Wyckoff, who reside in Titusville, Florida. She also leaves...
Sally Thacker
Mar 18, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 18, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Sally Pruitt Thacker, 76, loving wife of 51 years to Jerry M Thacker. Sally was born in Norfolk, Virginia on July 4, 1945. She moved to Augusta when she was 5 years old. She attended Furman University, University of Georgia and...
Robert "Bob" Reid Bold
Mar 18, 2022
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 18, 2022, Robert "Bob" Reid Bold, 74. Bob was born in Augusta in 1947 and spent his entire life in the area. Bob was fun loving and one of a kind. He never met a stranger and loved to help people. He was a best friend to many and was always...