Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
George J. Smith
Nov 8, 2014
Mr. George J. Smith Augusta, GA – George J. Smith, age 90, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord yesterday at Doctor’s Hospital. Mr. Smith was born in Cardiff, Wales, UK in 1924 and moved to New York with his parents Alonzo and Emma Smith. George joined the Army in 1942, serving abroad throughout Europe during World War...
Grady O. Thompson
Nov 8, 2014
Mr. Grady O. Thompson Augusta, GA – Grady went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2014, Grady O. Thompson, 79, husband of Jan C. Thompson. Mr. Thompson graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1959, and has lived in Augusta since 1996. He had served 2 years in the United States Army. Mr. Thompson retired...
Joel W. Avera
Nov 7, 2014
Joel W. Avera Retired Georgia Power Company Augusta, Georgia/ Plum Branch, SC – On November 7, 2014, Mr. Joel Avera went to his Heavenly home that the Lord had been preparing for him. Joel who was known to many as "Soapy", "Mr. Mayor", and Papa. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 4 brothers and his son...
Dolly Hogan
Nov 6, 2014
Dolly Bentley Hogan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 6, 2014, Dolly Catherine Bentley Hogan, daughter of the late Walter F. Bentley and Mamie Shields Bentley. Mrs. Hogan was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta and the Mary-Martha Sunday School Class. Mrs. Hogan attended Tubman High School and...
Mary Evelyn Izlar Baxter
Nov 6, 2014
Mary Evelyn Izlar Baxter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 6, 2014, Mary Evelyn Izlar Baxter, wife of the late Robert V. Baxter. Mrs. Baxter was a lifelong member of St. James United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the University Hospital Women’s Board and she loved the Atlanta Braves. Family members include daughters: Melinda Allmon...
William "Dub" Timmerman
Nov 3, 2014
William “Dub” Timmerman Augusta, GA – Mr. W. F. Timmerman, 94, of Harlem, Ga., was called home to be with the Lord, Monday, November 3, 2014. Mr. Timmerman, known by most as “Dub”, was a lifelong resident of the CSRA. He and his wife of 76 years raised four children in Augusta, where he was the owner of Dub’s Auto...
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...


