Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Peter Michael Payne M.D.
Jul 18, 2019
Peter Michael Payne M.D. Augusta, GA – Peter Michael Payne, 80, entered into rest peacefully in his Augusta home on the eve of July 18, 2019 with his wife and loved ones by his side. Dr. Payne was born in Atlanta Georgia, August 22, 1938, to Dr. Rufus and Mrs. Ruth Payne. At the age of 14, his family moved...
Marie Gallegos
Jul 17, 2019
Augusta, GA – Yolanda Maria Gallegos, 64, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her residence. Marie was a lifelong native of Augusta GA. She was an administrative secretary with Herc Rental Co. Her world revolved around her grandchildren. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Marie will be deeply missed by her...
Mark A. Corulli
Jul 14, 2019
Mark Angelo Corulli, 59, of Evans, Georgia, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 14th after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Mark was born in Costa Rica as his family was traveling from Washington State to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. After a short time in Ecuador he returned with his family to the family cattle ranch and pear...
John W. Kozel
Jul 14, 2019
Martinez, GA –Mr. John William Kozel, 52, entered into rest Sunday, July 14, 2019. John was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. He dearly loved and dedicated himself to caring for his parents, Bill and Georgia Kozel, until their recent passing. John had special affection for his Shiba Inu dog named Balearic, who was his faithful...
James Anthony Rinker Jr.
Jul 14, 2019
James Anthony Rinker, Jr. Augusta, GA - James Anthony Rinker, Jr., beloved husband of Pamela Pennington Rinker, entered into rest on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Jamie, a native of Augusta, was born September 8, 1971 and graduated from Westside High School and Augusta College. He worked as an IT Consultant for Morris Communications. An avid outdoorsman, he was a member...
Philip W. Withers
Jul 13, 2019
Philip W. Withers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, July 13, 2019, Mr. Philip W. Withers, 74, loving husband of Hilda Neal-Withers. Mr. Withers was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church and was a devout Catholic. He attended the University of Missouri where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He retired...
Betty H. Reed
Jul 12, 2019
Betty H. Reed Augusta, GA – Betty H. Reed, 87, entered into rest Friday, July 12, 2019. She was the loving wife of 56 years to the late Wendell J. Reed. Betty was born in Stapleton, GA. She was raised in Augusta and graduated from Tubman High School in 1950. She worked at Bell South for 35 years as a...
Fr. Michael H. Hull
Jul 10, 2019
FR. MICHAEL H. HULL Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his home, Fr. Michael Hugh Hull, 67, loving husband of Deborah A. Hull. Fr. Hull was a native of Arkansas, but he spent many years in Texas before moving to Augusta to become the Pastor of St. Ignatius of Antioch Eastern Melkite Catholic Church. Fr....
Mr. James Lampkin
Jul 6, 2019
Rock Hill, S.C. – James Julian Lampkin, 51, entered into rest Saturday, July 6, 2019. James was a native of Augusta, GA having graduated in 1985 from Aquinas High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University. He was a collegiate wrestler and enjoyed football. He was known as an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. James was a friend...
Randolph R. Smith, M.D.
Jul 6, 2019
Augusta, GA – Randolph Relihan Smith, M.D., beloved husband of Becky Jo Hardy Smith, died on July 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Maxine Relihan Smith and Lester Vernon Smith of Augusta, GA, and was named for his maternal grandfather Randolph Cheatham Relihan of Douglas, GA, who was the Sheriff of Coffee...
Frank Matheny Whitfield
Jul 4, 2019
Augusta, GA – Frank Matheny Whitfield entered into rest Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the age of 68. Frank was born in Savannah, GA on November 11, 1950 to the late Harry B. and Doris M. Whitfield. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Susan W. Pitchford. He is survived by his wife, Janice Napier Whitfield of Augusta,...
Mr. Joseph Francis Herrity
Jul 4, 2019
JOSEPH FRANCIS HERRITY Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 4, 2019, Joseph Francis Herrity, 83, loving husband of the late Rebecca “Becky” Herrity. Mr. Herrity retired from the U.S.Army after 20 years. He then also retired from the U.S. Postal service after 20 years. Mr. Herrity was a charter member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He served with...
Miss Vivian May Robinson
Jul 3, 2019
Augusta, GA – Miss Vivian May Robinson, 94, beloved daughter of Maybelle Fountain and W. J. Robinson, entered into rest July 3, 2019. Miss Robinson was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. She graduated from Tubman High School in 1944. She worked for the Georgia and Florida Railroad and retired from the Life of Georgia Co. in 1985. Vivian enjoyed...
Mary Pileggi
Jun 30, 2019
Mary Pileggi Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 30, 2019, Mrs. Mary Ellen Pileggi, 84, loving wife of the late Salvatore “Subby” Pileggi. Mrs. Pileggi was a native of Stapleton, but grew up in Wrens, Ga. She retired from the claims department at MCG. To Mary, God was first, but then came family. She was a member of...
Joso "Joe" Curkovic
Jun 30, 2019
Joso “Joe” Curkovic Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 30, 2019 at home, Joso "Joe" Curkovic, 70, loving husband of 46 years to Nada Curkovic. Mr. Curkovic was born and raised in the Zadar region of Croatia. He took a chance by leaving his native country to form a better life in the United States. Mr. Curkovic loved...
Dr. A. Reginald Pilcher
Jun 29, 2019
Dr. A. Reginald “Reggie” Pilcher, 72, loving husband of Pamela Pilcher, entered into rest on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Reggie was born and raised in Macon, GA. He was a graduate of A. R. Willingham High School in Macon, GA and Middle Georgia College in Cochran, GA. He then moved to Augusta to attend Augusta College. After graduation, he began...
Robert Wilson, Sr.
Jun 29, 2019
Robert Wilson Augusta, GA – Was ushered into the arms of Jesus Saturday, June 29, 2019, Mr. Robert William Wilson, Sr., 70, loving husband of Sharon R. Wilson. Robert, known by friends and family as Bob, was born to Robert Ross and Betty Hilyard on December 13, 1948. He was later adopted by Margarite and Leo Wilson and raised with...
Ms. Jennie Mae Flanders
Jun 28, 2019
Jennie Mae Flanders Augusta, GA – Jennie Mae Flanders, 101, wife of the late Rudolph Flanders, was born in Augusta on April 17, 1918 and entered into rest Friday, June 28, 2019. Jennie was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Jennie is survived by her daughter, Sylvia (Buddy) Dozier;...
Mrs. Maureen Thomas Jones
Jun 24, 2019
Augusta, GA – Maureen Thomas Jones died on Monday, June 24, 2019. She was the wife of the late William Morris Jones, Jr. Mrs. Jones was a native of Winter Park, Florida and had made her home in Augusta for the past 74 years. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia where she received a B.A. degree in...
Mr. William "Billy" Fulcher
Jun 24, 2019
Hephzibah, GA – It is with great sadness that the family of William Clifford Fulcher Sr. announces that he passed away on Monday, after a brief illness. “Billy” as known to friends, was a lifelong resident of Hephzibah, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Peggy Ann Parrish Fulcher; his parents: William Lafayette Fulcher and...