Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Joe Bates
Mar 9, 2020
Evans, GA - Entered into rest peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Monday, March 9, 2020, Mr. Joe Henry Bates, 87, loving husband of 68 years to Evelyn Bates, and was the patriarch of a large family who adored him. Joe was a native of Jenkins, KY and served in the United States Air Force for...
Mrs. Laurie F. Eggers
Mar 9, 2020
Entered into rest Monday, March 9, 2020, Mrs. Laurie Evelyn Floyd Eggers, 39, loving wife of Mr. Gary Eggers. Laurie was a loving wife, mother, stepmother and aunt. She was selfless, always putting others first. Laurie loved gardening, tending to her flowers and enjoyed fishing. She also loved spending time at the beach and the lake. In addition to her...
Mr. Howard "Sonny" Fairbrother Jr.
Mar 9, 2020
SONNY FAIRBROTHER North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest Monday, March 9, 2020 at University Hospital, Mr. Howard “Sonny” Fairbrother, Jr., 80, husband of Mrs. Sharron Fairbrother. Mr. Fairbrother was a native of North Augusta, graduated from North Augusta High School, and joined the Navy. Following his time in the Navy, he went to work with his father at Georgia...
Ismael Rodriguez Jr.
Mar 4, 2020
Ismael Rodriguez Jr. Augusta, GA –1SG Ismael Rodriguez Jr., US Army Retired, 80, loving husband of 35 years to Carol Rodriguez, entered into rest Wednesday, March 4, 2020, Ismael grew up in New York City. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard and later transferred to the US Army and retired after 27 years. He was a loving husband, father,...
Edward Lee Roberson
Mar 4, 2020
Edward Lee Roberson, 84 passed away on March 4, 2020. He was born in the small farming community of Conetoe in eastern NC. Edward and his identical twin, Earl, were born to Jake and Mamie Lee Roberson and were affectionately known to everyone in the town as “the twins.” The twins and their close pals spent their youth roaming the...
Mrs. Barbara Becknell Phillips
Mar 2, 2020
Barbara Becknell Phillips Atlanta, GA – Barbara Phillips, a longtime resident of Sumter, SC died at the age of 87 on Monday, March 2nd at Memory Care Center Atlanta, Georgia. Barbara suffered, and ultimately died from Alzheimer’s disease. Barbara was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 15th, 1933 and was raised with her only sibling, Mary, in a house with...
Charles "Chuck" Moon
Mar 2, 2020
Augusta, GA –Monday, March 2, 2020, Mr. Charles Frederick Moon III, 77, died peacefully. Chuck proudly served the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church and has been a minister for 50 years. Rev. Moon attended University of Southern Mississippi, Emory University, and Candler School of Theology. He was ordained Deacon in 1967 and Elder in 1969. He was...
Gordon "Lee" Dickens Jr.
Mar 1, 2020
Gordon Lee Dickens. Jr., World War II Submarine Officer, Regent Emeritus of the University System of Georgia, lawyer, organizer and past president of Milledgeville’s First Federal Savings & Loan Association (now First Liberty Bank), died in Augusta, Georgia, Sunday, March 1, 2020. Celebration of his life will be conducted Friday, March 6, 2020, 12 noon, graveside at the Dickens-Guill-Hill Square...
William "Billy" Robert Berndt, Jr.
Feb 29, 2020
William Robert Berndt, Jr “Billy” Appling, GA- We are saddened to announce, after a long battle with illnesses, the passing of William “Billy” Berndt on Saturday, February 29th, 2020. Billy was born on August 29th, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. He served as an Aviation Ordinance Technician in the United States Marine Corps and retired as a Detective with the Los...
Helen Mann
Feb 28, 2020
Helen Mann Augusta, GA – Helen Sumner Mann, 81, entered into rest Friday, February 28, 2020. Helen was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a 1956 graduate of Mt. St. Joseph High School. She was an active member of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Family members include her siblings: Dennis...
Paul Roy Ottinger
Feb 25, 2020
Augusta, GA – Paul Roy Ottinger passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his home in Augusta, Georgia. Paul was born in Valley City, North Dakota on April 1, 1951. He attended school in both Valley City and Jamestown, North Dakota. He attended Moorhead State College, Minnesota, from 1969 until 1973, receiving a bachelors degree in restaurant management. Paul...
Douglas Ramon Walters Jr. "Doug"
Feb 24, 2020
Augusta, GA – Douglas Ramon Walters Jr. “Doug”, 61, beloved son of Dr. D. Ramon and Ann R. Walters, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. Doug was born on December 25, 1958 and was the greatest joy and blessing to all that knew him. Psalm 18:30 says, “As for...
Roy Albert Ottinger
Feb 24, 2020
Augusta, GA – Roy A. Ottinger, age 94, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Harriet Ottinger; five children: Ann (Jack) Levine, Alan (Lynette) Ottinger, Mary Ottinger, Roy Ottinger II, Amy (Jeff) Klare. He is pre-deceased by his parents; sister: Laura Steen; son: Eric Ottinger:...
Mrs. Johnnie C. Neal
Feb 22, 2020
JOHNNIE CAROL DICKEY NEAL Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at home, Mrs. Johnnie C. Neal, 77, loving wife of 37 years to Ret. 1st Sgt. James Neal. Mrs. Neal was a retired paraprofessional for the Columbia County school system. She was a member of Answers Community Church since 1995. Her hobbies included playing games, traveling,...
Kendall Laine Maddox
Feb 22, 2020
Kendall Laine Maddox Augusta, GA – Kendall Laine Maddox, beloved daughter of Francis W. and Lisa Turner Maddox, and sister of Evan Maddox Hooks, entered into rest on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Roswell, GA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:30 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Dr. Ken...
Tyler Allen Farmer
Feb 22, 2020
Tyler Farmer Evans, GA – Tyler Allen Farmer, 30, entered into rest Saturday, February 22, 2020. Tyler was a graduate of Evans High School and attended Augusta State University. Time with Tyler was always an adventure! He loved Britney Spears, kayaking, Britney Spears, snowboarding, Britney Spears, and all the laughter he shared with his friends while listening to Britney Spears....
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Casey
Feb 21, 2020
Augusta, GA - Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, of Augusta entered into rest on Friday, February 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. A Rosary will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm at St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary-on- the Hill Catholic...
Beth Gorman
Feb 20, 2020
Augusta, GA – Marion Elizabeth “Beth” Gorman, 55, beloved wife of 33 years to Michael Gorman, lost her battle with cancer Thursday morning, February 20, 2020. Beth fought a hard and painful battle like the angel she was, with a beautiful smile on her face and her devoted husband at her side. She was wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend...
Charles Joseph "Joe" Johnson
Feb 19, 2020
Entered into rest Wednesday, February 19, 2020, Mr. Charles Joseph “Joe” Johnson, 68, loving husband of Mrs. Faye H. Johnson. Mr. Johnson attended Our Lady of Peace Elementary School, Aquinas High School and then Clemson University on an Air Force ROTC grant. He earned his Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree in May 1973 and Master of Engineering Degree in May...