Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Martha "Marty" Howerdd
Mar 1, 2025
Mrs. Eugene Miller Howerdd, Jr. born Martha Marie Armstrong entered into rest on Saturday, March 1, 2025 peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on October 4, 1934 in Augusta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Williams Armstrong, father John F. Armstrong, and her loving and devoted husband Eugene M. Howerdd, Jr., and...
Diana Plowman
Feb 28, 2025
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 28, 2025, Mrs. Diana Davis Plowman, 84, loving wife of 61 years to Dr. Kent M. Plowman.
Diana was born in Miami, FL to the late William Henry and Montyne Bentley Davis on April 25, 1940. She later attended Miami Senior High School. Diana met the love of her life, Kent, when they were...
Kenneth Wayne Bolin
Feb 27, 2025
Entered into rest on Thursday, February 27, 2025, Kenneth Wayne Bolin, 73, husband of the late Ruby Bolin.
Kenneth loved to go to church, he loved the Lord with all his heart. He was a member of Full Gospel Church in Pontiac for 25 years. He was also a member of B and L Congregational Holiness Church since 2006. He spent...
Jayne Garrett Black
Feb 27, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, February 27, 2025, Mrs. Jayne Garrett Black, 78, loving wife to the late Coach Danny Black.
Jayne was a native of Augusta and graduate of Richmond Academy. She started attending Brewton-Parker College in 1965, which is where she met her husband, Danny Black. Jayne and Danny married a year in 1966, and she...
Pat Jones
Feb 26, 2025
Mrs. Patricia S. Jones (Pat) went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of February 26th at the age of 79. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. After 19 years of being a housewife She cofounded H.E. Jones Electric Service with her husband of 47 years, Gene Jones, in 1984. Pat loved...
Mary Sue Krementz
Feb 25, 2025
Mary Sue Krementz (63), passed away unexpectedly in Augusta, Georgia on February 25, 2025.
Mary Sue was born to Richard and Joyce Krementz, on May 5, 1961, in New Albany, IN. Mary Sue lived in New Albany until 1965. She lived in Lexington, KY from 1965-1984, graduating high school with honors from New Covenant Academy in 1979. She lived in Aiken,...
Debra Jean Felsner
Feb 25, 2025
"With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Debra Jean Meatte Felsner, age 74, who went to heaven on February 25th, 2025, in her own residence surrounded by loved ones. She left this world with grace and is now resting in the arms of the lord. She is survived by her mother: Gladys G. Meatte; her son Tracy W....
Mary R. Teeters
Feb 24, 2025
Our lovely mother Jean transitioned from her earthly body to her heavenly spirit on February 24, 2025, when she was 95 years old. She will be missed by many.
Mrs. Mary Regina Teeters, beloved wife of the late Charles "Chuck" Teeters of 61 years is survived by her five children, Tom, Bill, Chuck (Beth), Marybeth and John (Stephanie), grandchildren James and...
Shirley Ann Reeves
Feb 23, 2025
Shirley Anne Reeves left her earthly home to be embraced by the loving arms of her Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was 88.
Shirley was born on June 14, 1936, to Nobie Lee Seymour Standridge and Parks Melton “P.M.” Standridge in Gainesville, Georgia. She attended Riverbend High School, where she graduated as Salutatorian in 1955.
She married Jack Reeves in...
William "Bill" A. Merritt, Jr.
Feb 23, 2025
Augusta, GA – William “Bill” Alexander Merritt, Jr., 84, fine artist, builder, avid fisherman, storyteller, and lover of life, entered into rest on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 52 years to Mrs. Judith Copley Merritt and a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all.
Bill was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He was...
Naomi Cheeks
Feb 23, 2025
Naomi Combs Cheeks transitioned peacefully from this world on February 23, 2025 to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.
Naomi was born Feb 27, 1939 in Bristol, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents Johnny & Mabel Dixon, her first husband Spencer C. Combs and second husband Bobby D. Cheeks. She is survived by her daughters Brenda...
Mary Hallman
Feb 23, 2025
Entered into rest on Sunday, February 23, 2025, Mrs. Mary Hallman, 91, loving wife of the late Victor R. Hallman.
Born in 1933 in Saluda Co., SC to the late Milledge and Mattie Franklin, Mary was a charter member of Advent Lutheran Church and worked at Thomson Co. for many years. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, making jewelry but most importantly she...
Sung Won Park
Feb 23, 2025
Sung Won Park, 84, entered into rest Sunday, February 23, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
William Lee Messex II
Feb 22, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2025, Mr. William Lee Messex II, 52, beloved husband of 32 years to Andrea Messex.
Lee was born in Augusta, Ga on March 22, 1972. He served his country in the US Army for 12 years. Lee was actively working as Captain in security with Southern Nuclear at Plant Vogtle....
Judith McLaughlin Gary
Feb 22, 2025
Mrs. William Theodore Gary, III, born Judith Wilson McLaughlin, entered into rest on February 22, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital. She was born on March 10, 1934, in Augusta, GA where she lived her full life. She was preceded in death by her mother Catherine Mealing Burns and her husband, William Theodore Gary, III.
Mrs. Gary, Judy, attended Monte Sano Grammar School...
Barbara Limehouse
Feb 22, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, February 22, 2025, Mrs. Barbara Limehouse, 90, loving wife of the late Edgar “Ed” Limehouse.
She was born in Old Ellenton, SC to Jake and Lena Bell. She is survived by her sister: Betty B. Bracewell (Ronnie); nephew: Ronald Bracewell, Jr. (Susan); nieces: Pamela B. Pilcher and Ellen B. Jones (Danny); great nephews:...
Louise Baker
Feb 21, 2025
Evans, GA – Louise Whittle Baker, 90, entered into rest Friday, February 21, 2025.
Louise was born in Conway, SC to the late Arland and Virgil Baker. She loved sports and coached baseball at Butler High School. She retired from the Richmond County Board of Education as a teacher after 46 years. She also taught at Josey High School.
Family members include...
Timmy Pittman
Feb 20, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, February 20, 2025, Mr. Timothy Chance “Timmy” Pittman, 61
Timmy was a native and lifelong resident of the Augusta area. He was a graduate of Westside High School and attended Augusta College. Timmy was a project manager in the construction business. He was an NRA level one shotgun instructor, as well as a...
William Gray Peele
Feb 18, 2025
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, William Gray Peele, 92.
William was born in Washington, North Carolina. He served 20 years for the U.S. Army in aviation as a pilot, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. William was a true “Officer and Gentleman”. He was a wonderful, caring husband who loved his wife dearly. William treated everyone...
Freddie B Richardson
Feb 18, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on February 18, 2025, Mr. Freddie B Richardson, loving husband of Marilyn Bell Richardson. Other family members include a daughter: Sylvia Richardson; son: Roderick Richardson; stepdaughter: Carla Walker; grandchildren: Janayia, Richardson, Olivia Jefferies, Tyler Jefferies; siblings: Shirley Cruise, Wilma Clifton Young (Johnnie), Joyce Gambrel, Barbara Jones, Brigette Jones, Rickey Jones, Brenton Copeland and Teresa...