Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Annie Marie Murray
Aug 11, 2013
Annie Marie Murray Evans, GA- Annie Marie Poole Murray, 91, past away gently in the early morning hours on August 11, 2013 at Brandon Wilde Life Care Community in Evans, Ga. She was born in Mt. Zion, SC to the late Walter D. and Ollie Coggins Poole. She was one of Twelve children. She grew up during the Great Depression...
David Smoak
Aug 10, 2013
David Smoak Smoak’s Bakery Augusta, GA – David M. “Pete” Smoak, 66, entered into rest on Saturday, August 10, 2013 after an extensive illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lt. Col Daniel B. Smoak USAF (retired) and Lillian K. Smoak, both of Augusta. Mr. Smoak was born in Augusta but spent his childhood traveling throughout the U.S....
Thelma Betty Rocque
Aug 10, 2013
Thelma Betty Rocque Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 10, 2013, Mrs. Thelma Betty Rocque, 78, wife of Emile Rocque. Mrs. Rocque was a native of Middletown, Delaware but has resided in the Augusta area for the last 52 years. She was a homemaker and had also served in the U.S. Army. She was a loving wife, mother,...
Daniel J. "Ski" Loshniowsky
Aug 10, 2013
Daniel J. Loshniowsky Augusta, GA – Entered into rest, Saturday, August 10, 2013, Mr. Daniel J. Loshniowsky “Ski”, 77, husband of the late Ursula K. Loshniowsky. Daniel worked his entire life, joining the Marines at 18 then retiring from the U.S. Army in 1975. He met his beloved wife of 51 years while stationed in Germany. After retiring, he and...
Alfred Freeman Newman
Aug 9, 2013
Alfred Freeman Newman, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 09, 2013 at Trinity Hospital, Alfred Freeman Newman, 87, husband of the late Joyce R. Newman. Mr. Newman served in the United States Navy and was a World War II veteran. He was a longtime, active member of Warren Baptist Church and the Muns Sunday School Class and...
Charles R. Heinhold
Aug 8, 2013
Charles R. Heinhold North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest Thursday, August 8, 2013, Captain Charles R. Heinhold, U.S. Army Retired, 75, loving husband of Janet L. Heinhold. Capt. Heinhold was past commander of the Southeastern Shrine Association. He was a member of the Augusta Legion of Honor’s Shriner’s Association, Inc., Martinez Lodge 710, Masonic Lodge Scottish Rite, Alee Shrine...
Ursula Israel
Aug 6, 2013
Ursula Israel Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 06, 2013, Mrs. Ursula Israel, 77, loving wife of 55 years to Ray Israel. Ursula was born in Ulm, Germany and became an American citizen in 2000. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She will truly be missed by all who knew her. Family members...
Willis H. Clifton, Jr.
Aug 5, 2013
SFC Willis Clifton, Jr. (Ret ARMY) Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, August 5, 2013, SFC Willis Houston Clifton, Jr., 75, loving husband of 52 years to Mary Frances Clifton. SFC Willis Houston Clifton, Jr. was born May 27, 1938 in Chambers County, Alabama. He was the son of the late W.H. Clifton, Sr. and Ola Sue Clifton of...
Virginia "Jennie" Newman Bennett
Aug 4, 2013
Virginia “Jennie” Newman Bennett Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, August 4, 2013 at University Hospital, Virginia “Jennie” Newman Bennett, 53. Jennie was a native and life long resident of Augusta, GA and attended Richmond County schools. She was the office manager at Health Success, Inc. She loved being Mawmaw to her granddaughters, as well as spending time with...
Charles Edward "Skip" Hopson
Aug 4, 2013
Charles Hopson Augusta, GA. — Charles Edward “Skip” Hopson, 68, of Augusta, formerly of Metropolis, IL, died the morning of Sunday, August 4, 2013. Skip was an entrepreneur, and the CEO and co-owner of Milworx Materials Inc.,Decatur, AL. He was a graduate of Metropolis High School of 1962 and was class Salutatorian, member of the golf team and quarterback of...
Kenneth Walter Edge
Aug 3, 2013
Ken Edge Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 3, 2013, Mr. Kenneth Walter Edge, 79, husband of the late Mrs. Janie Marie Edge. Mr. Edge was a native of Greer, SC, but lived in Augusta for the past 48 years. He was a member of the Bailey Masonic Lodge #146 and a member of the Hasan Shriner’s in...
Van Boyd Kendrick
Aug 3, 2013
Van Boyd Kendrick Seattle, WA – Entered into rest Friday, August 2, 2013, Mr. Van Boyd Kendrick, 32, son of Ms. Phyllis Marsh. Family members in addition to his mother include sister: Lehua Lashua married to David Lashua of Kindsbach, Germany and two nephews (Aaron and Harley); twin brother: Dowling Kendrick of Georgia; younger brother Tony Kendrick of Spokane, Washington...
Charles Bruce Walker
Aug 3, 2013
Mr. Charlie B. Walker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 3, 2013, after a brief illness, Mr. Charles “Charlie” Bruce Walker, 68, husband of Mrs. Rose Leonard-Walker. Charlie was a lifelong Augustan, a graduate of Boys' Catholic High and Augusta College, and a successful businessman. While his list of accomplishments is long, though, his friends and family will...
Heather Marie Kinlaw
Aug 2, 2013
Heather Marie Kinlaw Evans, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 2, 2013, Heather Marie Kinlaw, 30, the mother of Leila Kinlaw, who loved her dearly, and daughter of Lonnie and Marie Kinlaw. Additional family members include brother: Eric Kinlaw and wife Kristi; niece: Finlee Kinlaw; nephews: Mylo Kinlaw, Asher Kinlaw; paternal grandmother: Lizzie Kinlaw; and a number of aunts,...
Doris Sorrow Figgie Harkins
Aug 2, 2013
Mrs. Doris Sorrow “Figgie” Harkins Retired Sales Augusta, GA-Entered into rest Friday, August 2, 2013. Mrs. Doris Sorrow “FIGGIE” Harkins, was 89 years old. Mrs. Harkins was retired from sales. She was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God. Figgie, as she was known to those close to her, loved cooking for others and listening to good...
Ruth A. Bartley
Aug 1, 2013
Mrs. Ruth A. Bartley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Augusta Gardens, Ruth A. Bartley, 91, wife of the late Dr. Ernest R. Bartley. Family members include daughter: Susan K. Bartley Miller of Augusta, GA; son-in-law: Dr. George W. Williams, Jr. of Augusta, GA; grandchildren: M. Todd Miller (Julianne), Suzanne M. Ingersoll (Jay), Deborah N....
Mercer J. Leftwich, Jr.
Jul 31, 2013
Mr. Mercer Jefferson Leftwich Augusta, GA - Mr. Mercer Jefferson Leftwich, Jr., 72, husband to Mrs. Janis Storey Leftwich entered into peaceful rest on and to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 after a brief illness. Mr. Mercer Leftwich was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He attended Erskine College. Mr. Leftwich was a...
Lester Ray Hathcote
Jul 31, 2013
Grovetown, GA- Entered into rest Wednesday, July 31, 2013, Mr. Lester Ray Hathcote, 70, husband of Andrea Hathcote. Services will be held at a later date. Thomas Poteet & Son, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907, 706-364-8484
Billie M. Sikes
Jul 30, 2013
Billie M. Sikes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 30, 2013, Mrs. Billie M. Sikes, 82, wife of the late Mr. Odell M. Sikes. Family members include sons: Russell K. Ott, Thomas N. Youmans; daughters: Terry L. Lee and husband George, Debra Glisson, Donna S. Littlejohn; four grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and sister: Jane Maddox. Mrs. Sikes was...
Monika Kirkpatrick
Jul 29, 2013
Monika Kirkpatrick Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, July 29, 2013, Mrs. Monika Kirkpatrick, 65, wife of Alfred V. Kirkpatrick. Mrs. Kirkpatrick was a native of Kagar, Germany but has resided in Augusta for the last 30 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Family members in addition to her husband include daughter: Tina Williams; daughters-in-law: Christiana...