Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Jackie Bockman
Jul 17, 2015
Jackie Bockman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, July 17, 2015, Mrs. Jackie Bockman, 79, wife of Dr. Dale Bockman. Mrs. Bockman was a native of Eminence, MO but lived in Augusta for 40 years. Family members in addition to her husband include sons: Rhett Bockman and partner Michael Lobinske of Jacksonville, FL and Steve Bockman and wife Diana...
Myrtle Manders Johnson
Jul 17, 2015
Myrtle Manders Johnson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, July 17, 2015, Ms. Myrtle Manders Johnson, 89. Mrs. Johnson was a native of Providence RI but lived in Beech Island, SC. She was a member of Capers Chapel Methodist Church and a charter member of West Acres. Family members include daughter: Judy Waldrop of Martinez; sons: William “Bill” Johnson...
Thomas M. Woods, Sr.
Jul 17, 2015
Thomas M. Woods, Sr. Augusta, GA- Thomas Michael Woods Sr. best friend and loving husband of wife Monique Turns Woods for 30 years, devoted father of Lauren Woods Comtois with husband Shawn and Thomas Michael Woods Jr. with wife Tessa. Loving grandfather of Delaney Faith Comtois, daughters Peggy Woods with children Vanessa Marie, Julian Thomas, and Zoey, daughter Stefanie Woods...
Betty Walden
Jul 16, 2015
Betty Walden Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 16, 2015, Mrs. Betty Mae Walden, 83, beloved wife of 68 years to Ralph A. Walden. Mrs. Walden was a native of Gibson, GA but has resided in Augusta since 1950. She was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church. Mrs. Walden was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Family...
Anita Marie Cooper
Jul 16, 2015
Anita Marie Cooper Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 16, 2015, Mrs. Anita Marie Cooper, 31, wife of Mr. Jamal D. Cooper. A memorial service will be Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 11:00 A.M. at New Life Church with Pastor Phillip Maxwell officiating. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign...
Tyler Lloyd Eidson, Sr.
Jul 15, 2015
Tyler L. Eidson, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2015, Mr. Tyler “Buddy” Lloyd Eidson, Sr., 78. He was preceded in death by his wife Charlene Eidson. Mr. Eidson was a member of George Walton Masonic Lodge. He worked 32 years with the Federal Paper Board and was President of Eidson Home Maintenance. He never met...
David Hayslip
Jul 15, 2015
David Hayslip Augusta, GA – Mr. David Michael Hayslip, 62, entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Family members include his sons: Michael Hayslip and Steven Hayslip (Mary); 5 grandchildren; mother: Elsie Utley; sisters: Linda West (James), Debbie Utley, and Carole Baxter (Larry); and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 2:00 P.M....
Donna Joyce Richardson
Jul 15, 2015
Donna Joyce Richardson Augusta, GA- Donna Joyce Richardson, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Donna was born on May 18, 1932, in Bethany, OK, but made her home in North Augusta, SC. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was cherished by all. Donna is survived by...
Frances M. Serra
Jul 12, 2015
Frances M. Serra Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 12, 2015, Mrs. Frances M. Serra, 66, wife of Vincent Serra. Mrs. Serra was born in Rochester, NY but lived in Philadelphia for many years. She has been in Augusta for the past 2 years. She was a Roman Catholic. Mrs. Serra was a loving wife, mother, and sister....
Charlene Scharite
Jul 12, 2015
Charlene (Chamberlin) Scharite 1938-2015 Augusta, GA – Gods angel on earth was called home on July 12, 2015. Her work on earth is finished but will continue in heaven. Charlene was born on July 27, 1938 in a small town in central Illinois called Atlanta. The area is known for great corn and soy bean crops. Upon graduation from high...
Carl J. Daniel
Jul 10, 2015
Carl J. Daniel Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, July 10, 2015, Mr. Carl “Danny” J. Daniel, 83, loving husband of 36 years to Patricia Rigsby Daniel. Mr. Daniel was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County High School and served in the United States Navy for 4 years. Mr. Daniel retired...
Dr. Solomon K. Brown
Jul 9, 2015
Dr. Solomon K. Brown Augusta, GA - Dr. Solomon Kline Brown passed away July 9, 2015 in Matthews, North Carolina. Known to family and friends as "Brewser"- a nickname from his father - he was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 7, 1926. His father passed away when he was seven years old, and Brewser was raised by...
Paul G. Adams
Jul 9, 2015
Paul G. Adams Augusta, GA – Longtime Augusta resident, Paul G. Adams, 65, entered into his eternal heavenly home on July 9, 2015 after a valiant battle with cancer. Paul was the son of the late Col. (Ret) Alvin Adams and Mrs. Ilse Adams. He was born in Germany but moved to the United States soon after where the family...
John Brooks
Jul 9, 2015
John Brooks Augusta, GA – John William Brooks, born May 23, 1929, in Augusta, GA, entered into rest July 9, 2015, at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. A 1947 graduate of Boys' Catholic High School and attendee of Augusta College, he served as a Sergeant in the Air Force based in Alaska from 1948 to 1951. He retired from IBM...
Frank "Kelly" Boutwell
Jul 9, 2015
Frank “Kelly” Boutwell Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 9, 2015, Mr. Frank “Kelly” Boutwell, 55, loving husband of 33 years to Cynthia “Cindy” Strom Boutwell. Mr. Boutwell worked at Olin Chemicals for 25 years. Anyone who knew Kelly knew the love he had for his family and friends, and his small Boykin Spaniel, Macy. Family members in...
Melanie Ann Buttermore
Jul 7, 2015
Melanie Ann Buttermore Augusta, GA - Melanie Buttermore, 59, passed away July 7, 2015 at GRU surrounded by family. She was the daughter of Raymond Johnson, Donna and Donald Easterling and Nancy Bair. She was employed at Sodexo and loved serving the students and faculty of GRU. She was a social butterfly who never met a stranger. She loved spending...
David Clay Cross
Jul 7, 2015
David Clay Cross Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 7, 2015, Mr. David Clay Cross, 70, husband to the late Pamela Jo Cross. Mr. Cross was a native of New Jersey but lived in Augusta since 1974 after retiring as a Jag Officer at Fort Gordon. He became a civilian attorney for the US Army and retired after...
Juanita Dantzler
Jul 7, 2015
Juanita Dantzler Augusta, GA – Mrs. Juanita Dantzler, 88, loving wife to the late Hubert C. Dantzler, entered into rest on 7 July, 2015 at the age of 88. Mrs. Dantzler was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a deputy sheriff for the Richmond County Sheriff’s Department for over 38 years, retiring at the age of 80....
Bernadine K. Findley
Jul 7, 2015
Bernadine K. Findley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 7, 2015, Mrs. Bernadine “Dene” King Findley, 85, loving wife to the late Lamar “Buck” Findley. Mrs. Findley was a member of Mann Memorial United Methodist Church since the early 1950’s. She was a graduate of the Georgia State Women’s College. She worked with the Richmond County Board of...
Mary Sullivan
Jul 6, 2015
Mary Sullivan Evans, GA - Entered into rest Monday, July 6, 2015, Mrs. Mary Phillips Sullivan, 93, loving wife to the late William E. Sullivan. Mrs. Sullivan was a native of Atlanta but has resided in Evans for the last 15 years. She was a homemaker and a gifted seamstress. Family members include her daughters: Gayle S. Dyches and Karen...


