Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Mildred C. Carpenter
May 12, 2017
Mildred C. Carpenter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 12, 2017, Mrs. Mildred “Millie” C. Carpenter, 93, wife of the late Lt. Colonel William Brunson Carpenter. Millie was born February of 1924 in Cope, SC. She was the daughter of Joseph Harley and Mable Oliver Clark. Millie grew up in Orangeburg, SC and graduated from Orangeburg High School...
Chester Tuthill
May 9, 2017
Chester Tuthill Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, May 9, 2017, Mr. Chester Morris Tuthill, Jr., 86 husband of the late Mrs. Carol T. Tuthill. Mr. Tuthill was a native of Long Branch, NJ. He worked as an engineer after serving his country in the United States Airforce. Mr. Tuthill was a member of the CSRA Flyers and a...
Betty Sue Marchant
May 8, 2017
Betty Sue Marchant Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, May 8, 2017, Mrs. Betty Sue Johnson Marchant, 87, loving wife of 50 years to the late Elton W. Marchant. Mrs. Marchant was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She retired from Ft. Gordon as materials manager after 29 years. Family members include her daughters: Susan Lanford, Angela Johnson, Elizabeth Mack...
Yon Cha Brown
May 8, 2017
Yon Cha Brown Hephzibah, GA – On a beautiful spring day, March 20, 1953, Mrs. Yon Cha Brown was born in Seoul, South Korea, later immigrating to the United States in 1977. Beyond being a lover of pets, Mrs. Brown is famous for her selfless kindness, warmth, and ability to spread joy by bringing laughter to those around her. These...
Joseph Blake Hadden
May 5, 2017
Joseph Blake Hadden Augusta, GA – Joseph Blake Hadden, 23, entered into rest Friday, May 5, 2017. Blake was born in 1994 on his grandfather’s birthday. He attended Augusta Prep and Academy of Richmond County. Golf had long been a passion of Blake’s. At the age of 12 he made two holes in one in The Future Masters Tournament. He...
Jane Connell
May 2, 2017
Jane Connell Twin City, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, May 2, 2017, Mrs. Jane Melton Connell, age 96. Mrs. Connell was born in Baxley, GA and grew up in Griffin. She graduated from Georgia State College for Women, where she was listed as Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities. She was employed as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Evaluator...
Mildred E. Hydrick
May 2, 2017
Mildred E. Hydrick Augusta, GA – On May 2, 2017 our mother, Mrs. Mildred E. Poole Hydrick, wife of the late Mr. Jack Cohen Hydrick, will forever be with our father. She missed him dearly for the past 24 years and was truly his sweetheart. She was the daughter of the late Mr. John Brady Poole and Florrie C. Poole...
Thelma Irwin
Apr 30, 2017
Thelma Irwin Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 30, 2017, Mrs. Thelma B. Irwin, 92, loving wife to the late Frank Irwin. Thelma was a native of Jasper County, GA but moved to Augusta 23 years ago from Macon. She was a member of Pineview Baptist Church. Family members include her daughter: Lynn Stewart and husband Mark; son:...
Edward J. Layman, Jr.
Apr 30, 2017
Edward J. Layman, Jr. Augusta, GA – Edward James Layman Jr., 84, devoted husband of 65 years to Dorothy Marie Layman, entered into rest on April 30, 2017 at his home. Edward was born in Troy, NY on February 8, 1933 to Edward J. Layman Sr. and Myrtle Davis Layman, and has been a resident of Augusta, GA for 50...
Janice Elizabeth Super Glisson
Apr 30, 2017
JANICE ELIZABETH SUPER GLISSON Augusta, GA – Born December 22, 1924, Janice died April 30, 2017, having lived a full life. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 11:00 AM, at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 3321 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA, followed by a reception in the parish hall. Janice was born in Garnersville, NY to William Anthony...
William West
Apr 28, 2017
William West Augusta, GA – Mr. William Ellis West, 85, devoted husband of 61 years to the late Judith Laine West, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017. Bill was a native of Cobbtown, GA and has lived in Hephzibah for 41 years. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War. He was an electrician by trade and...
Elizabeth Marceline Bennett
Apr 27, 2017
Elizabeth Marceline Bennett Martinez, GA – Mrs. Elizabeth Marceline Avery Bennett, beloved wife of 66 years to Jack D. Bennett, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Mrs. Bennett was born in Douglas, GA but moved to Augusta with family when she was young. She was very devoted and giving wife, mother, grandmother and...
Betty Evers
Apr 26, 2017
Betty Evers North Augusta, SC – Mrs. Betty Wangelin Evers, 94, entered into rest April 26, 2017. Betty was married to the late Col. John C. Evers and spent 32 years travelling all over the world with his career in the United States Air Force. Betty was raised in Belleville, IL. She attended Belleville High School and Lindenwood Presbyterian College....
Kathy H. Slusher-Stephens
Apr 26, 2017
Kathy H. Slusher-Stephens Augusta, GA-Entered into rest Wednesday, April 26, 2017, Mrs. Kathy H. Slusher-Stephens, 71, wife of Mr. Bruce Stephens. Mrs. Slusher-Stephens was born in Mt. Vernon, IL. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree from Ft. Hayes State College and her Education Specialist Degree from University of Southern Mississippi. Mrs. Slusher-Stephens retired from the English Department of Davidson...
Peggy Ann Sullivan
Apr 20, 2017
Peggy Ann Sullivan Graniteville, SC – Entered into rest Thursday, April 20, 2017, Mrs. Peggy Ann Sullivan, 72, wife of the late Mr. Stacy L. Sullivan. Mrs. Sullivan was a native of Burke County, GA. She retired from Avondale Mills in Graniteville. Mrs. Sullivan was a past member of Fleming Christian Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1197. She...
Thomas Henry "Bonny" Ford, Jr.
Apr 19, 2017
Thomas Henry “Bonny” Ford, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at University Hospital, Mr. Thomas Henry “Bonny” Ford, Jr., 81 husband of the late Mrs. Edith Baines Ford. Mr. Ford was a native of Augusta, GA and grew up in Frog Hollow. He attended Bible Deliverance Temple. Mr. Ford graduated from the Academy of Richmond...
Rebecca "Becca" Lisi
Apr 19, 2017
Evans, GA- Rebecca (Becca) Joyce Lisi, age 61, of Evans, Georgia entered into her eternal rest on April 19, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones at home, after a hard-fought battle with leukemia. Born in Lancaster, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harold Todd & Evelyn J. Kaufman. She was a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Army...
Chacko V. Thomas
Apr 18, 2017
Chacko V. Thomas February 28, 1937 April 18, 2018 Memorial Service Saturday, April 21, 2018 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Chapel Very Rev. Fr. Mathew Thomas Edathara, Vicar of St. Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Church, Augusta, GA Officiating
John M. Chambers
Apr 18, 2017
John M. Chambers Augusta, GA.--John M. Chambers left this world due to sudden heart failure on April 18, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of over 64 years, Mignon, his two daughters, Kim and Liz, as well as 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Also mourning are his 3 sisters, Martha Mason, Janean Baker, and Margie Moseley, along...
Anthony Joseph Tony Howell
Apr 18, 2017
Anthony Joseph Howell Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, April 18, 2017, Mr. Joseph Anthony “Tony” Howell, age 68. Tony was a lifelong resident of Augusta. He was the fourth of five children and the most beautiful baby that you would ever see. Tony was a loving, happy and joyful soul with a contagious smile. He has finished his...