Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Alvin Gary Eller
Jul 25, 2019
GARY ELLER Martinez, GA –Alvin Gary Eller, 63, passed away on July 25 at University Hospital, Augusta. He was the husband of Cynthia Perdue Eller. They shared 36 years of marriage together. Born in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Audrey Gibby and Alvin Bennett Eller. He attended Thomson High School and graduated from Shorter College with...
Kerry H. Gough
Jul 22, 2019
Martinez, GA - Kerry Howard Gough, a longtime Augusta area resident and community leader, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 22, 2019. He was strong in his faith with a deep love for his family, church and work. Gough was born in Vicksburg, MS, on August 23, 1935 and graduated from Carr Central High School in...
Patricia Blackwell "Angie" Carter
Jul 21, 2019
ANGIE CARTER Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 21, 2019, Patricia Blackwell “Angie” Carter 80, loving wife of A. Lee Carter, PhD. Mrs. Carter was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She worked as a medical transcriptionist. Mrs. Carter had a servant’s heart and volunteered for several Christian organizations, including Broad Street Ministry Center and TV...
Madonna Sharpe
Jul 20, 2019
Madonna Sharpe Grovetown, GA – Madonna Sharpe, 65, entered into rest Saturday, July 20, 2019. She was employed at Bobby’s BBQ for 23 years. Family members include her aunts: Ruby Johnston and Eloise Cooper; and uncle: Tommy Hixon. She is preceded in death by her son, Steven Sharpe, and ex-husband who was her best friend, Steve Sharpe. The family will...
Larry Lord
Jul 19, 2019
Larry Lord Augusta, GA – Mr. Larry W. Lord entered into rest Friday, July 19, 2019 at his son’s residence. Mr. Lord retired as a Lieutenant with the Augusta Fire Department after suffering a serious injury in a structure fire while serving and protecting the community. He is preceded in death by his parents, C.T. and Ellen Lord, and brothers,...
Gregory Lee Doss
Jul 18, 2019
GREG DOSS Augusta, GA – Gregory Lee Doss, 54, entered into rest Thursday, July 18, 2019. Greg was a very talented artist who enjoyed airbrushing as a hobby. He loved NASCAR and watching Chef Bobby Flay on the Food Network. Greg was very stoic and never complained about his illness. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends....
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,...