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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas

Elizabeth Thacker

Elizabeth Thacker

Jul 18, 2025





ELIZABETH ASHLEY THACKER

4/11/1932 – 7/18/2025

Mrs. Elizabeth Ashley Thacker, 93, entered into rest Friday, July 18, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Herman Lindsey Thacker, Sr.

Mrs. Thacker was born in Lincolnton, GA to Bud and Blanche Ashley, but lived in Augusta most of her life.

Mrs. Thacker worked for Dupont/Westinghouse at Savannah River Site in the Procurement Department, Retiring...

Sandra "Sandy" Roberson Worsham

Sandra "Sandy" Roberson Worsham

Jul 17, 2025

Martinez, GA – Mrs. Sandra (Sandy) Roberson Worsham, 75, entered into rest on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was the beloved wife of 57 years to Walter J. Worsham III.

Sandy was born on August 30, 1949, in Pierce County, GA to Lee Ann Davis and Hilton Roberson. She graduated from the Academy of Richmond County High School. She most recently...

Clara Salley McAlhany

Clara Salley McAlhany

Jul 15, 2025

Augusta, GA – A Celebration of Life gathering for Clara Salley McAlhany of Augusta will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors in Augusta. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Clara McAlhany died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Clara was born May 11, 1947, in Augusta, Georgia. Growing up and living most of...

William A. Dodgen, Jr.

William A. Dodgen, Jr.

Jul 14, 2025

Augusta, GA – Bill Dodgen passed away on July 14, 2025, at his home. Bill was born on February 17, 1953, in Augusta, GA.

He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Carolyn Dodgen, his brother Jack, and his nephew Jason Melton.

He is survived by his wife Patricia; his sons: Chris Dodgen (Marissa) and Matt Dodgen (Jennifer); sisters: Karen (Chippy) Melton...

Jack William Kirkendohl, Sr.

Jack William Kirkendohl, Sr.

Jul 13, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Jack Kirkendohl, 78, husband of Della Kirkendohl.

Mr. Kirkendohl was born in Wrens, Georgia, and made Augusta his home for the past 50+ years. He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. Proceeding his Honorable Discharge, he began his career in Auto Paint & Body for his love...

Jennifer Haynie Kimbrell

Jennifer Haynie Kimbrell

Jul 13, 2025

Augusta, GA – Jennifer Kimbrell, born February 4, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Jennifer is survived and will be missed by her devoted husband of 42 years, Charles;

• Son Jonathan Kimbrell and his wife, Brooke, and son, Wesley

• Daughter Kayla Almon and her husband, Peter,...

Lynn Taylor Jones

Lynn Taylor Jones

Jul 13, 2025

August 15, 1942 – July 13, 2025

Augusta, GA – Lynn Taylor Jones passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on July 13, 2025. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, Lynn was a man of faith, service, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.

Born on August 15, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Harry and Alta Jones,...

Ronnie Caldwell Howard

Ronnie Caldwell Howard

Jul 13, 2025

Augusta, GA – Mr. Ronnie Caldwell Howard, 86, entered into rest on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Ron was born in Augusta, Georgia on July 30, 1938. He graduated from The Academy of Richmond County in 1956. He completed basic U.S. Army training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Ron was a member of the 210th Signal Company (Base Depot). He was called...

CSM Stanley M. Davis, U.S. Army (Ret.)

CSM Stanley M. Davis, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Jul 12, 2025

Entered into rest on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Command Sergeant Major, Stanley M. Davis, U.S. Army (Ret.), 72, loving husband of Sandra Annette Spottsville-Davis.

Stanley was born in Fayetteville, NC and enlisted in the United States Army at a young age. He had a passion for Jazz and Motown music, cheered on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and dedicated his free time to...

Larry F. Sharpe

Larry F. Sharpe

Jul 12, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Larry Sharpe, 73, loving husband of Martha Sharpe.

Larry, born on September 30, 1951, in Gaston, SC, married Martha from Tallassee, AL in 1989, and together they raised his two sons, her son, and two daughters in Augusta, GA. Larry was a retired carpenter who worked out of the Local...

Rosa Bumatay

Rosa Bumatay

Jul 12, 2025

Rosa Bumatay, 92, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. 

The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907. 

A memorial Mass will be held Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. 

Dennis John Killips

Dennis John Killips

Jul 12, 2025

Dennis John Killips, 81, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2025. Born on December 14, 1943, in Tampa, Florida, to Virginia Rabey, Dennis was the only child of an only child who lived a vibrant and generous life, touching countless hearts with his generosity, faith, humor, and adventurous spirit.

A proud alumnus of Spring Hill College...

John Sheffield, Jr.

John Sheffield, Jr.

Jul 12, 2025

John G. Sheffield Jr. of Evans, Georgia walked freely into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. No longer bound by the troubles of this world, he now lives in the freedom and splendor of Heaven.

John was born and raised in Willacoochee, Ga., near the Alapaha River or as he...

Richard John Eargle

Richard John Eargle

Jul 11, 2025

March 16, 1954 – July 11, 2025



Richard John Eargle, 71, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 11, surrounded by his loved ones.

Richard lived a life marked by quiet strength, hard work, and a heart for service. He dedicated many years of his career to the VA Hospital, as supervisor of the energy plant. After retiring, he founded his...

Sandra Morris Landrum

Sandra Morris Landrum

Jul 11, 2025

Sandra (Sandy) Morris Landrum 

(1/12/1951-7/11/2025)

Sandy Morris Landrum, 74, entered into eternal paradise on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Sandy was born and raised in Martinez, Georgia. She graduated from Evans High School in 1969 and worked at American Carpet One as an office manager, where she retired after 40+ years. Growing up, Sandy was a “smoke show” homecoming queen who could often be...

Susan LaFrance

Susan LaFrance

Jul 9, 2025

Susan Borman LaFrance, age 77, of Martinez, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 9 with her loving husband by her side. 

Susan was born in Tokyo, Japan on January 25th, 1948 to the late Robert and Grace Borman. After several moves with her military family, she settled in Columbia, SC where she went to Dentsville High School. From there she moved...

Dr. Anne Maledon Loebl

Dr. Anne Maledon Loebl

Jul 9, 2025

Dr. Anne Maledon Loebl, 81, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 55 years, Dr. Donald H. Loebl, Sr. and their four children: Mary (Mark) Reuter of Cincinnati, OH; John Loebl, Michael Loebl and Donald (Ellie) Loebl, Jr., MD, of Augusta, GA. She is also survived by her beloved...

Kimberly Williamson Lind

Kimberly Williamson Lind

Jul 8, 2025

Evans, GA - Kimberly Williamson Lind, 69, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

She was born on Jan. 18, 1956, in Augusta, GA, to Carol and Robert Williamson. She was raised by two loving sets of parents: Carol and Dan Sheppard, and Robert and Gloria Williamson. Kimberly grew up in Augusta, GA and went to high school at the...

Elizabeth Bailey Blanchard

Elizabeth Bailey Blanchard

Jul 7, 2025

Evans, GA – Elizabeth Williamson Bailey Blanchard was born on October 30, 1927, and died on July 7, 2025.

She was predeceased by her first husband Paul B. Bailey, her husband in later years Russell A. Blanchard, and her sister Alice Williamson Kinahan. She is survived by her children: Helen Bailey Fortson (Robert) of Atlanta and P. Baxter Bailey (Lynn) of...

Peggy Smith

Peggy Smith

Jul 5, 2025

Peggy Oris Boatright Smith, age 91, entered into rest on Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born and raised in Twin City, in Emanuel County, Georgia and was directly descended from six Patriots who fought in the American Revolution. Her family moved to Augusta in the early 1950s where she met her husband of 65 years and raised a family....