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

Maura Aktunc

Maura Aktunc

Dec 28, 2021

Augusta, GA – Maura Patricia Aktunc (McKiernan) was called to heaven on December 28th, 2021, in the loving care of the staff at Kentwood Extended care and prior to this in Benton House Senior Living. She was born in Ireland in July 1924 and when she was 18 years old, she moved to England to train as a nurse. She...

Clyde Stokes Wells

Clyde Stokes Wells

Dec 27, 2021

Clyde Stokes Wells May 18, 1934 – December 27, 2021 Clyde Stokes Wells, 87, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away December 27, 2021, at his home. Clyde was born on May 18, 1934, in Polk County, Florida, to the late Claude H. and Minnie S. Wells. Raised in Miller County, Georgia and Tampa, Florida, he graduated from Plant High School in...

Alton Hill

Alton Hill

Dec 26, 2021

Alton Hill Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, December 26, 2021, Mr. Alton Hill, 86. Alton was a family man and adored his family. He retired from Graniteville Company after working there for over 40 years. An avid outdoorsman, Alton enjoyed hunting and fishing. In retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling, going on cruises, and riding his...

Frank Carpenter, Jr.

Frank Carpenter, Jr.

Dec 26, 2021

Frank Carpenter Jr, 94, resident of Augusta, GA, departed this life Sunday, December 26, 2021. A rare vintage, born in Waynesboro, GA was laid to rest in a private service at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, Grovetown, Ga. Frank enjoyed an illustrious forty-seven-year career at the Augusta National Golf Club as the renowned Sommelier and “Keeper of the Keys.” His exquisite palate...

Kevin M. Doyle

Kevin M. Doyle

Dec 25, 2021

Kevin Doyle Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, December 25, 2021, Mr. Kevin M. Doyle, 60, loving husband of Linda H. “Bunnie” Doyle . Kevin was born in Ft Bragg, NC but was a long time resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County, attended the University of Georgia and graduated from Augusta...

Rev. Ronald K. Newberry Sr.

Rev. Ronald K. Newberry Sr.

Dec 25, 2021

Rev. Ronald K. Newberry Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, December 25, 2021, Rev. Ronald Kenneth Newberry, 82, loving husband of Winifred J. Newberry. Ron was a native of Acworth, Ga. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Mercer University. He enlisted in the US Army during the Vietnam War and served for 2 years. He...

Donnie Harman

Donnie Harman

Dec 25, 2021

Donald “ Donnie” P. Harman Hephzibah, GA – Donald P. Harman, 62 entered into rest on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Doctor’s Hospital. Donnie was a native of Augusta, born to the late James A. Harman, Sr. and the late Annie Mae Harman. A graduate of Westside High School, he worked as a technician for Randy Heath a lifetime friend...

Peter F.T. Kohler

Peter F.T. Kohler

Dec 24, 2021

Peter F.T. Kohler Evans, GA - Peter F.T. Kohler, 80 of Evans, GA, Died 12/24/2021 at home with his wife by his side. He was born October 15, 1941, in Munich, Germany, the Son of the Late Adam and Sophie Kohler (Gropp). He was the oldest of 4 siblings. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ethel Alice Kohler who...

Ralph Walden

Ralph Walden

Dec 22, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, Ralph Allen Walden, 94, loving husband of 74 years to the late Betty Walden. His children: Yvonne Greene and Barry Walden; grandchildren: Nancie Lavender (David), Joshua Greene, Halie Walden (Nate) and Amber Moore (Matt); great-grandchildren: Harlan Lavender, Winsdae Dischinger and Betty Ann Moore. Ralph was born in Laurens, GA...

Mary Louise Galloway

Mary Louise Galloway

Dec 21, 2021

Mary Louise Galloway Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, Mary Louise Galloway, 92. Mary held an unconditional love for her family and friends. She retired from civil service at Fort Gordon. She was a woman of great faith who was devoted to leading others to salvation and growing in her own love for the Lord. Family members include...

Travis Lynn Arnett

Travis Lynn Arnett

Dec 21, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, Travis Lynn Arnett, age 36 and son of Lynn and Karen Arnett; sister: Lindsey A. Turner (Billy); nephew: Kyle Turner; grandmother: Audrey Hawn; cousin: Richard Bass; and his best friend: Mike Ewanis (Jessie). He is preceded in death by his grandfather: Earl Hawn; grandparents: Sammie and Edna Arnett; and...

Virginia Sheppard

Virginia Sheppard

Dec 20, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, December 20, 2021, Mrs. Virginia Mathis Sheppard, 96, wife of 42 years to the love of her life, the late Horace “Scrap” Sheppard. A native of Avera, GA and longtime resident of Augusta GA., Virginia graduated with a bachelor’s degree in early education from Georgia State College for Women. She retired from...

Peggy & Worley Pierson

Peggy & Worley Pierson

Dec 20, 2021

Worley Pierson and Peggy Pierson Mrs. Peggy Kakinuma Pierson, 102, wife of 68 years to her close companion, the late Worley E Pierson Sr., entered into rest to be with her Savior and Lord on December 20, 2021. Born July 12, 1919, she fought the good fight to almost reach her 103rd birthday. She truly was an angel on earth,...

Normand "Norm" L. Dube, Jr.

Normand "Norm" L. Dube, Jr.

Dec 20, 2021

Martinez, GA – Norm Dube, 74, husband of 54 years to Jeannine Dube passed away after a long illness on Monday, December 20, 2021. Loved for his easy, contagious laughter and a passion for meeting any challenges to help others. Norm is the son of the late Normand L., Sr., and Doris R. Dube, also the father of the late...

Dawn Marie Dimorier

Dawn Marie Dimorier

Dec 19, 2021

Dawn Dimorier Dawn Marie Dimorier, 69, of Preble, NY went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born August 21, 1952, in DeRuyter, NY, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Dorothy Seamans. Dawn had lived in Georgia for over 40 years and most recently returned to live with her eldest daughter....

Vera Malinda Brown

Vera Malinda Brown

Dec 19, 2021

Vera Malinda Brown Augusta, GA – Vera Malinda Palmer Brown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 19, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. David Bohling officiating. The family will receive friends one hour...

Richard Cook Weatherford

Richard Cook Weatherford

Dec 18, 2021

Augusta, GA—Entered into rest on Saturday, December 18, 2021, Richard Cook Weatherford, 81, was the loving husband of Carmen Hester Weatherford for 59 years. Richard was born and raised in Gallatin, TN where he graduated from Gallatin High School and went on to graduate from Tennessee Tech University with a degree in biology and chemistry. Richard worked for many years...

Matthew V. Muller

Matthew V. Muller

Dec 18, 2021

Matthew V. Muller entered into rest on Saturday December 18th. Matt’s parents Robert and Noelle preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister Karlie Powers, (Michael), and his nephew Hayden. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as a large extended church family and friends in Christ. Matt loved life and loved to...

Bridget Ann Crank

Bridget Ann Crank

Dec 17, 2021

Bridget Crank Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, December 17, 2021, Bridget Ann Crank, 68, loving wife of the late James Richard Crank, Jr. Bridget was a native of Savannah, but lived in Augusta most of her life. She attended Augusta Tech where she studied to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked for Burke County Medical Center...

Myra Lingle

Myra Lingle

Dec 17, 2021

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Myra Catherine Wright Lingle entered into rest on Friday, December 17, 2021, at University Hospital. Myra was the daughter of Walter Wright and Myra Wright. She was a graduate of Johnson High School class of 1958. After 25 years of service, she retired from University Hospital. She is survived by her husband: Larry Lingle and two...