Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Ruth Peiffer
Feb 3, 2020
Augusta, GA – Ruth Beckum Peiffer, 93, wife of the late William Peiffer, entered peacefully into Heaven on her 93rd birthday, February 3, 2020, with her beloved daughter Sharon and her husband Neil by her side. Ruth loved the Lord and her church family; she was devoted member of Curtis Baptist Church for over 75 years. Her eyes would light...
Gregory Calvin Wilson
Feb 3, 2020
Waynesboro, GA – Gregory Calvin Wilson, 68, entered into rest Monday, February 3, 2020. Mr. Wilson was born in Charleston, SC. He was working as nuclear engineer at Plant Vogtle. Mr. Wilson was a loving father and grandfather. The family would like to thank the Burke County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department for their exemplary care and professionalism during a...
LM Crutchfield
Feb 1, 2020
LM Crutchfield Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, February 1, 2020, Mr. Lynwood Marshall “LM” Crutchfield, 85, loving husband of Bobbie Crutchfield. Mr. Crutchfield was a native of Langdale, AL but has resided in Evans for several years. He served in the United States Army and he retired from Kroger as Store Manager on Wrightsboro Road after 18 years....
Mrs. Ursula Rosa Otken
Jan 31, 2020
Clarks Hill, SC - Entered into rest Friday, January 31, 2020, Mrs. Ursula Rosa Otken, 77, loving wife of Dr. Luther B. Otken, Jr. Ursula was the owner of Twice As Nice, retail store. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Known for being an avid gardener, Ursula always had something blooming in her yard. Family members in addition...
Douglas Truman Walker
Jan 30, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 30, 2020, Douglas Truman Walker, 86, husband of Martha Sanford Walker for 33 years. Douglas was born on November 27, 1933 to Ira and Ella Walker. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, TN. After graduation, he served in the United States Army in the Korean War for four...
Mr. & Mrs. Isaac & Grace Holton
Jan 29, 2020
Isaac (“Bud”) and Grace Holton Charleston, SC – Mr. Isaac F. “Bud” Holton, Sr., 92, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was the loving husband of Mrs. Grace Brinkman Holton, 94, who entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 3, 2020. They were married for 70 years. Bud was born in Fitzgerald, GA and served in...
David Williams
Jan 29, 2020
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 29, 2020, Mr. David Ulmer Williams, 66, loving husband of Sandy Williams. David was born and grew up in Allendale, SC and moved to Augusta in 1990. He graduated from USC with a bachelor’s in business management and was a huge Gamecock fan as well as avid golfer. He was a member...
James Compton
Jan 27, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 27, 2020, James Randall Compton, 54. James was with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Department for over 30 years where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant. He may have been large in stature, but he had the kindest heart. It showed in his willingness to work specials whenever he was available. Although he...
Bill Booker
Jan 26, 2020
Bill Booker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 26, 2020, Mr. William “Bill” A. Booker, Jr., 83, loving husband of the late Betty Jo Booker. Bill and was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a 1955 graduate of Boys Catholic High School and was a veteran of the US Navy during the Cuban Conflict. He...
John "Bubba" Sitler
Jan 24, 2020
John “Bubba” Sitler Martinez, GA – John Leroy “Bubba” Sitler, Jr., 66, loving husband of 27 years to Sheila Frase Sitler, entered into rest Friday, January 24, 2020. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 27, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Fr. Vernon Knight officiating. The family will receive friends one...
Julian O'Quinn
Jan 24, 2020
Julian O’Quinn Augusta, GA – Julian Arles O’Quinn, age 70, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was a gifted and gentle soul. His love and compassion for his family and those he met will leave an eternal impression on the hearts who knew and loved him. Julian’s creativity and workmanship with drawing and design was masterful- a gift...
Mrs. Sonia Marie Ortiz
Jan 24, 2020
Sonia Ortiz Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 24, 2020, Mrs. Sonia M. Ortiz, 77, loving wife of Ramon Antonio Ortiz, Sr. Sonia was a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico and came to the United States in 1981. She has been in Augusta for the last 30 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University...
Carla Lampp
Jan 24, 2020
Carla Lampp Augusta, GA - Carla Hunt Lampp entered into rest January 24, 2020. She was born at St. Francis hospital in Columbus, Georgia October 6, 1957. Carla was born and raised in Columbus, graduating from Columbus High School in 1974. She moved to Albany with her then husband John and raised two daughters, Melissa and Jane. Carla was passionate...
Walter Hemphill, Jr.
Jan 23, 2020
Walter Hemphill Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 23, 2020, Walter Ruffin “Huck” Hemphill Jr., 58. Walter, originally from Columbus Ohio, spent the last three years in Augusta. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a Life, Endowment, Patron, and Benefactor of the NRA. He continued to fight for and preserve...
Janice D. Johnson
Jan 23, 2020
JANICE D. JOHNSON Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 23, 2020, Mrs. Janice D. Johnson, 67, loving wife of 49 years to Rev. Mr. William L. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was born in Glendale, California and was a resident of Martinez for 30 years. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and her calling was caring for the poor in...
Marcia Alvarez Gutierrez
Jan 21, 2020
Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Marcia Alvarez Gutierrez, 82, was a passionate and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Born Marcia Alvarez DuRant in New York, her parents took her to Mexico when she was still a baby. Her can-do attitude gave her children, and many who knew...
Yoshiko Mori Hoyt
Jan 20, 2020
Yoshiko Mori Hoyt Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, January 20, 2020, Mrs. Yoshiko Hoyt, 95. Yoshiko was born in Tokyo, Japan. Preceding Yoshiko in death are Jesse, her husband of 66 years; Chet, her oldest son; and Sylvia, her first child. Surviving her are her sons, John, Tom, and George Hoyt; daughter, Betty Smith; ten grandchildren, and...
Ann Foster
Jan 19, 2020
Ann Foster Evans, GA- Ann Sayer Foster, 88, loving wife of Sidney L. Foster for 70 years went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 19, 2020. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in the Storey Chapel of First Baptist Church of Augusta. Inurnment will follow in the church garden. The...
Patricia Brewer
Jan 19, 2020
Augusta, GA – Patricia Marshall Brewer, 86, entered into rest Sunday, January 19, 2020. Patricia was a native of Augusta but has lived in South Carolina, Washington State, Italy, Germany, and Holland. She was a devout Christian and worked at Augusta Christian for many years and loved the children. She was a faithful army wife who enjoyed fishing, playing Bingo,...
Mrs. Martha Blackstone Medford
Jan 19, 2020
Martha Medford Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 19, 2020, Mrs. Martha Blackstone Medford, 77, loving wife of the late John H. Medford. Family members include her children: David Thibodeau (Ginny), Lynn Gardner (Wes), and Jeff Thibodeau (Stephanie); stepchildren: Robert Medford (Wanda) and Twila Medford; grandchildren: Elizabeth Thibodeau, Joseph Thibodeau, Thomas Gardner, Ben Gardner, Karis Gardner, Kiersten Thibodeau,...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
