Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Frank Phillips
Nov 2, 2014
Frank Phillips Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, November 2, 2014, Mr. Frank Ronald Phillips, 80, loving husband of 62 years to Barbara Becknell Phillips. Mr. Phillips was born in Washington DC but grew up in Augusta. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He retired after 21 years from the United States Air Force as...
Sallie Adams
Oct 27, 2014
Sallie Adams Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 27, 2014, Mrs. Sallie Reynolds Adams, 78, loving wife of 60 years to the late James E. Adams, Sr. Mrs. Adams was a member of Central Christian Church & Thunderbird Boat Club for 35 years. She retired from the Columbia County Board of Education and worked in the lunch room...
Wanda Ruth Carstarphen
Oct 24, 2014
Wanda Ruth Carstarphen Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, October 24, 2014 after an extended illness, Wanda Ruth Carstarphen, 86, wife of Robert Carstarphen. Mrs. Carstarphen was manager of Carstarphen Paper Company and Carstarphen Enterprises. She was an accomplished artist and won several awards. In addition to her husband, family members include son: Bruce Carstarphen of Augusta; niece: Charlotte...
Azilee Fox Able Cooper
Oct 23, 2014
Azilee Fox Able Cooper Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, October 23, 2014, Mrs. Azilee Able Cooper, 93. Mrs. Cooper was born in Batesburg, SC to the late L.P. and Nannie Fox and lived in West Columbia since 1958. Mrs. Cooper was married to two Army Veterans (Guy H. Able, Jr. and Everett Cooper) and traveled worldwide during her...
Thelma Duncan
Oct 23, 2014
Thelma Duncan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, October 23, 2014, Mrs. Thelma Winn Duncan, 94, widow of Harvey M. Duncan. Mrs. Duncan was a member of First Baptist Church and was a teacher with the Richmond County Board of Education. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Family members include her daughter: Harvelyn D. Smith...
Phyllis Williams
Oct 22, 2014
Phyllis Williams Augusta, GA – Mrs. Phyllis J. Williams, a loving mother and grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Mrs. Williams was born in December of 1929 in Corbin, KY. She was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Margaret Kelly. She graduated from Corbin High School, going on to receive her Bachelor’s degree from...
Burwell Carl Lackey "Dick"
Oct 20, 2014
Burwell Carl Lackey “Dick” Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 20, 2014 after a brave fight with cancer Burwell Carl “Dick” Lackey, 72, the much loved husband and partner of 30 years to Dianne McIntosh Lackey. Mr. Lackey was born in November of 1941 in Raleigh, NC but spent most of his childhood in Rockingham, NC. He resided...
Laurie Wolfe
Oct 18, 2014
Laurie M. Wolfe Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Golden Living Center, Laurie Milligan Wolfe, 88, wife of Eugene S. “Woody” Wolfe, Sr. Mrs. Wolfe was born and raised in Augusta, GA. She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church. She had been actively involved in the community and her church, she was...
Alfred Kirkpatrick
Oct 16, 2014
Alfred Kirkpatrick Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, October 16, 2014, Mr. Alfred V. Kirkpatrick, 75, loving husband to the late Monika Kirkpatrick. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was also very proud of his children and grandchildren. Family members include his daughter: Tina...
Jackie Seal
Oct 15, 2014
Jackie Seal Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, October 15, 2014, Willie J. Seal, 80, wife of Sam R. Seal. Mrs. Seal was a native of Richmond, VA. She was a military wife for 26 years which eventually brought her to Augusta. She loved antiques, sewing and Jeopardy. Mrs. Seal was still employed at B & B Cloth Shop...
Phyllis Paugh
Oct 15, 2014
Phyllis Paugh Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, October 15, 2014, Phyllis R. Paugh, 73, a devoted, wonderful, loving mother and grandmother. Born in North Adams, MA in September of 1941. Phyllis was a graduate of O’Sullivan Business School. Phyllis worked for Carole Fabrics in Augusta, GA. She was an artist from crafts & painting to reading, cooking and...
Walter Burden
Oct 15, 2014
Walter Hubert Burden Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Wednesday, October 15, 2014, Walter Hubert Burden 93, husband of Nancy Burden. Mr. Burden was born in Washington, Ga. Wilkes County. He and his wife have been long time residents of Hephzibah, Ga. He retired from Pet Dairy Co. He and his wife were members of Bethany Chapel in Augusta, Ga....
John Wayne Lambeth
Oct 14, 2014
John Wayne Lambeth Augusta, GA – John Wayne Lambeth, 51 year old resident of Augusta, GA, passed away October 14, 2014, in Tulsa, OK. John was born on August 28, 1963 in Decatur GA to parents James David Lambeth and Ferne Navey Lambeth. He graduated from Evans High School in Evans, GA, and received his Bachelors of Business Administration Degree...
Donald G. Mode MD
Oct 13, 2014
Donald G. Mode MD Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 13, 2014, Dr. Donald Gene Mode, 80, loving husband to Tia Teresa Mode. Dr. Mode was born in Jeffersonville Indiana on August 11, 1934, and has lived in Augusta for the last 20 years. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1953 and served his country honorably...
Eutha Bradshaw
Oct 13, 2014
Eutha Bradshaw Evans, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 13, 2014, Eutha Patterson Bradshaw, 86, loving wife of 58 years to the late Harold Finley Bradshaw. Mrs. Bradshaw was born on February 19, 1928 and was the fifth child of eight children born to John and Irene Patterson in Rector, Arkansas and was raised in Essex, Missouri. She married...
Ruth J. Hitt
Oct 8, 2014
Ruth J. Hitt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, October 08, 2014, Ruth J. Hitt, 89, wife of the late Thomas W. “Tom” Hitt. Mrs. Hitt was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She was an Alumni of Tubman Girls School. Mrs. Hitt was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. She was employed...
George Walton, Sr.
Oct 6, 2014
George Walton, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 06, 2014, Mr. George Walton, 85, husband to the late Mary Lou Walton. Mr. Walton was a native of Augusta, GA. He was a Masonry Contractor for over 50 years and owned and operated Walton Masonry. He was very proud of having built the fireplace in the Butler Cabin...
John W. Gay
Oct 5, 2014
John Walter Gay Augusta, GA –John Walter Gay, 92, loving husband of Lillie Jones Gay passed away at his home Sunday, October 5, 2014. A family memorial service was held Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Bayvale Baptist Church in Augusta. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
David Quinn
Oct 4, 2014
David H. Quinn Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, October 4, 2014, Mr. David H. Quinn, 58, husband to the late Myong S. Quinn. Mr. Quinn retired as Sergeant 1st Class from the United States Army after 20 years of service. He was an assistant football coach and Statistician for the basketball team at Evans High School and an...
Edward Martin
Oct 3, 2014
Edward Martin Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, October 03, 2014, Mr. Edward Martin, 82, husband to Beverly Spurrier Martin. Family members in addition to his wife include his daughter: Dawn Emert (Richard) of Evans; grandchildren: Jamie Crawford, Charles Emert; and a great grandson: William Spurrier. A memorial service will be Friday, October 10, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in...