Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
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...
Mr. John Thomas "Tommy" Staton Sr.
Jun 20, 2019
MR. JOHN THOMAS STATON, SR. MARTINEZ, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 20, 2019, John Thomas “Tommy” Staton, Sr., 78, loving husband of 54 years to Kathryn Bryngelson Staton. Tommy was born in Darlington, SC to Johnny Thomas Staton and Zelda Newsome Staton. While his father died when he was an infant, Tommy was raised by his mother and...
Marcia Smith
Jun 15, 2019
Evans, GA – Marcia Smith, 65, of Augusta, Georgia, died peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Camellia Walk Assisted Living Facility in Evans. She was born on November 29, 1953, in Albany, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Irene Smith and her brother, Jay Smith, all of Kinderhook, NY. She is survived by her sisters: Jacqueline...
Mrs. Ruth A. Hoopes
Jun 13, 2019
Ruth A. Hoopes, 93, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. She was born Ruth Ann James on Christmas Eve 1925 in Delaware, OH, to Marie Robinson James and V. Leroy James, a Methodist minister. Ruth grew up in Carrollton, OH and married Charles Robert (Bob) Hoopes in 1948. She graduated from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea,...
Mr. Siegfried Graf von Schweinitz
Jun 13, 2019
Evans, GA – Siegfried Graf von Schweinitz, 91, passed away peacefully at his residence with family by his side on June 13th, 2019. Survived by his wife, Ruth Elisabeth Grafin von Schweinitz; four children, twelve grandchildren: Dietrich Graf von Schweinitz, his wife, Sarah and children (Elisabeth, Julie, Georgina) Siegfried Graf von Schweinitz Jr., his wife, Joni and his children (Annaliese,...
Mrs. Vickie Ellis
Jun 11, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 11, 2019, Victoria B. Ellis, 62, loving wife of 43 years of Walter Brian Ellis. Mrs. Ellis is a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She worked as a Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reimbursement Specialist for Doctor’s Hospital for 26 years. Mrs. Ellis was a devoted member of St. James United Methodist...
Ms Martha Jean Robinson
Jun 10, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 10, 2019, Martha Jean Robinson, 80, beloved wife of the late Johnny Robinson. Martha was an incredibly devoted grandmother and great grandmother known affectionately as “Nanny”. She was an active member at Sanctuary Church. After a brief stint as a realtor, Martha retired from Montgomery Ward. She will be deeply missed by...
David "Mike" Michael Poston
Jun 9, 2019
MIKE POSTON Grovetown, GA - It is with sadness that we announce the death of David Michael Poston, loving husband and father, at age 67 on June 9, 2019. Mike, as he was known, was an Augusta native. He was retired after 32 years at MCG and served a tour of duty in the Marines during the Vietnam War. He...
Lauren & Blakely Cowart
Jun 8, 2019
Lauren & Blakely Cowart Augusta, GA – Lauren and Blakely Cowart entered into rest Saturday, June 8th, 2019. Lauren, age 37, was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a graduate of University of South Carolina Aiken where she earned her Bachelor’s in Communications. She was the Production Manager with Wier-Stewart. She was a loving daughter and devoted mother. Lauren...
Mary Anne Pennington
Jun 8, 2019
Mary Anne Pennington Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 8, 2019, Mrs. Mary Anne Boyd Pennington, 84, loving wife of the late Claude Eugene Pennington. Mrs. Pennington was a member of “The Sweet Adelines” Augusta Chapter. She was very artistic and enjoyed painting, and she loved animals especially cats. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Family...
Gertrude "Trudy" Kapusta Herlong
Jun 6, 2019
GERTRUDE “TRUDY” HERLONG Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 6, 2019, Gertrude “Trudy” Kapusta Herlong, 87, loving wife of the late John Coy Herlong. Mrs. Herlong was born in Weisstütten, Germany in 1931. She married John C. Herlong in 1954 and earned her U.S. citizenship in 1958. Mrs. Herlong was the owner of Herlong Fabrics. She was a...
Shaun Alexander Lindsey
Jun 4, 2019
SHAUN ALEXANDER LINDSEY Manassas, VA – Shaun Alexander Lindsey, 21, entered into rest Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Shaun had a unique God-given ability to love anyone, regardless of age, color, or ability. His ear to ear smile was ready for all and could change the demeanor of a room full of people. He dropped perfectly placed sarcasm effortlessly into conversation,...
Mrs. LeAnne Byrd
Jun 4, 2019
Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Tuesday, June 4, 2019, Alice LeAnne Byrd, beloved wife of Jeffery Alan Byrd. LeAnne was a loving wife, mother, and “Lolli” to her grandchildren. She was a devoted educator and founder of Heart to Home Learning Center, a nontraditional home school. Her passion was providing individualized attention, guidance, and patience for students who needed...
Michael Thomas Hattaway Sr.
Jun 3, 2019
MICHAEL THOMAS HATTAWAY, SR. Evans, GA - Entered into rest Monday, June 3, 2019, Michael Thomas Hattaway, 64, loving husband of Rebecca Price Hattaway. Mr. Hattaway was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed playing golf, UGA football and outdoor grilling. In addition to his wife, Becky, family members include: three sons: Michael Hattaway, Jr., Jason Hattaway (Chrissy), and...
Mr. Perry Donald Walker
Jun 2, 2019
PERRY DONALD WALKER Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 2, 2019, Perry Walker, 87, beloved husband of Jung Hwa Walker. Born in Enterprise, Alabama, Mr. Walker served his country in the Air Force and later as a member of the Department of Army. During his time in service, he was involved in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War,...
Mr. Hanford Langdon Atkins
Jun 2, 2019
LANGDON ATKINS Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 2, 2019, Mr. Hanford Langdon Atkins, 86, loving husband for 61 years of Mrs. Carolyn Peacock Atkins. Mr. Atkins was born in Aiken Co., SC, but grew up in Augusta (Harrisburg). He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County where he played on the 1951 championship football team....
Virginia C. Hamilton
May 31, 2019
VIRGINIA HAMILTON Augusta, GA – Virginia C. Hamilton entered into rest Friday, May 31, 2019. Mrs. Hamilton was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Hamilton was a part owner of A.B. Beverage Company. A past president of National Hills Garden Club, she enjoyed working with flowers. She loved playing...
Mrs. Mary Jarrell Round
May 31, 2019
Mrs. Mary Jarrell Round Augusta, GA – Went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 31, 2019. Mrs. Mary Jarrell Round, 89, loving wife of the late Dr. Samuel L. Round. Mrs. Round was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a graduate of Orange Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Orlando, Florida, Class of 1953, and worked...
Mr. Norman Leonard Heberer
May 31, 2019
Entered into rest Friday, May 31, 2019 at Brandon Wilde, Mr. Norman Leonard Heberer, husband of Joan Fulghum; daughters: Linda H. York (Wes), Patti McWhirter (Dana); grandsons: Joe York (Isabel), David McWhirter; granddaughter Leah Carwile: great-granddaughter: Bellamy York. Mr. Heberer was predeceased by his first wife of 68 years: Nancy J. Spoerl Heberer. Norm was born in Red Bud, Illinois...
Joy Elaine Bartlett
May 30, 2019
JOY ELAINE BARTLETT EVANS, GA – Joyce Elaine “Joy” Bartlett, 62, entered into rest Thursday, May 30, 2019. Joy retired as a nurse from the Medical College of Georgia. She was committed in service to her Lord and was an active member of Riverview United Methodist Church. She was an avid supporter of animal rescue groups, particularly her favored dog...