Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Ellis "Nick" Young III
Jun 27, 2024
Appling, GA - Entered into rest on June 27, 2024, Mr. Ellis “Nick” Young III, husband of 54 years to Patricia Walls Young. He is also survived by his son: Matthew Ellis Young (Summer); daughter: Amy Nicole Baisden (Bob); grandchildren: Banks Ellis Young, Justice Ann Pennington, Nicholas Patrick Pennington, William Matthew Young and Jacob Robert Baisden. Other family members include...
Susan Kletcke
Jun 27, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest at her residence on Thursday, June 27, 2024, Mrs. Susan Seigler Kletcke, loving wife of the late Robert Allen “Bob” Kletcke.
Susan was born in Tatnall County, GA. She was a graduate of Reidsville High School. She worked at C&S Bank in Augusta for a number of years. She was a loving mother and grandmother,...
Lillian Collings
Jun 26, 2024
Augusta, GA – On Wednesday, June 26th 2024, Lillian S. Collings, 84, journeyed to be with brother: Thomas F. Sessions; sister: Barbara Whatley; father: Thomas O. Sessions and mother: Helena Wirzawska Sessions.
Lillian was a long-time resident of Fripp Island and Beaufort, SC. She retired to Augusta to be close to family. She was a grower of daylilies and a Pro...
Jennifer L. Fuzy
Jun 26, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Mrs. Jennifer L. Fuzy, 38, wife of Matt Fuzy; children: Brayden and Gatlin Fuzy; mother: Alisa M. Jordan (Tony); and brother: Mike Quick (Lila).
Jennifer was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. She was a 2003 graduate of Evans High School. She earned her master’s in early childhood education...
Robert Joseph "Joey" Mazur
Jun 26, 2024
Robert Joseph Mazur (Joey) passed away on June 26, 2024, at Augusta University Hospital surrounded by his family.
Joey was preceded in death by his sister, Holly Marie Mazur, his grandfather, Roger Duane Ratcliff, his bonus grandfather, Pat Leeking and his aunt, Sherry Greaves.
He is survived by his mother Sharon Thornton, his bonus father David Thornton, bonus siblings Amanda Thornton, David...
Lloyd Graham
Jun 25, 2024
Augusta, GA - Lloyd T. Graham, 88, of Augusta, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on June 25, 2024, in the presence of his loved ones.
Lloyd was born in Cleveland, Tennessee, on September 8, 1935, to the late Mary Ross Graham and Lloyd E. Graham. He was an Army veteran who served 20 years in the Signal Corps. After...
Patrick Leith Barney
Jun 24, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, June 24, 2024, Mr. Patrick Leith Barney, 86, loving husband of Mrs. Nancy Hadden Barney.
Patrick was born in Dearborn, Michigan. He served with the Military Police in the U.S. Army. After retiring from the U.S. Army, Patrick worked in Loss Prevention and then as a Federal U.S. Marshall.
Family members in addition to...
Robert A. Ayers, Sr.
Jun 23, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, June 23, 2024, Mr. Robert Allen Ayers, Sr., 74, loving husband of Lloyd Titus.
Robert was born August 2, 1949 to the late William and Lottie Ayers in St. Matthews, SC. He loved to go to the lake and look around, eating out, and enjoyed driving around and going to the Flea Market.
In...
Judith Ann Pohjola
Jun 23, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, June 23, 2024, Mrs. Judith Ann Pohjola, 77, loving wife of Randall M. Pohjola, DDS.
Judy was born January 26, 1947 to Walter Robert Carpenter and Bernice Irene Carpenter, in Steubenville, Ohio. She graduated from Wintersville High School in 1965 and later graduated from West Liberty State College in West Virginia with a...
Marjorie Lippert
Jun 22, 2024
Marjorie passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia.
Marjorie Lippert, born December 18, 1938, to Romeo Joseph Borromey & Elizabeth Webster Richardson in Wilmington, North Carolina. She spent most of her childhood in Boston, Massachusetts after her father retired from the Coast Guard.
Marjorie is survived by her devoted husband, G. David Lippert of Augusta, Georgia; her son, Ronald...
Betty Ann McKie Fair
Jun 22, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 22, 2024, Betty Ann McKie Fair was born on July 3, 1933, in Augusta, GA, daughter of Henry Martin and Bettie McElmurray McKie.
She graduated from Richmond Academy (1952) and attended college for two years.
She is survived by two sons: Gordon Jr. (Liz) of Charlotte, NC and David of Dothan, AL; five grandchildren:...
Justyn "Jay" Klempke
Jun 21, 2024
Augusta, GA – Justyn Tymothie “Jay” Klempke, 32, entered into rest Friday, June 21, 2024 in Augusta.
Jay spent most of his life in Minneapolis. He was an avid biker and enjoyed drawing. He loved and cared about everyone, and he was known for his welcoming smile and his famous saying “What’s Up and See you later!”.
Family members include his mother:...
Louise Muir
Jun 20, 2024
Augusta, GA – On Thursday, June 20, 2024, the laughter of Louise Muir, 67, echoed one last time, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her. Louise was the beloved wife of Gary Muir for nearly 50 years, proudly wearing her "bling ring" and sharing their joy with everyone.
Born in Queens, New York, Louise found her heart in Augusta,...
Dr. Jung Wirsing
Jun 19, 2024
Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Jung Sook Kim Wirsing, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, after a short battle with dementia and cancer. She was 80 years old.
Known by many as “Kim” she was best known in the community as the anesthesiologist who “Did my epidural!”. It was not uncommon for a stranger to recognize her last name...
Bobby E. Crawley, Sr.
Jun 19, 2024
Mr. Bobby E. Crawley Sr., 80, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 24th, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Sons with Reverend Tony Christine officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Bobby was...
Luke McNair
Jun 18, 2024
Evans, GA - Luke Andrew McNair, 35, loving husband of Brooke Ashley McNair (Mixon) entered into rest on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Luke was born on September 6, 1988, to Tim and Tawnya McNair in Thomasville, GA. His passion for The Lord was undeniable and at an early age many noticed he had a calling to share the gospel. The light...
Aaron Earlie Helms, Jr.
Jun 18, 2024
Aaron Earlie Helms, Jr., 66, of Augusta, GA went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 18, 2024, with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.
He was born in Augusta, GA in 1958 to Shirley Campbell and Aaron Earlie Helms. Aaron grew up in Jackson, SC and graduated from Jackson High School as Valedictorian of the Class of...
Paul A. Walton
Jun 16, 2024
Martinez, GA - Paul Augustus Walton, 91, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on Father's Day, June 16, 2024, in Augusta, GA. He was born on April 27, 1933, in Blythe, Georgia, to the late Maurice Everett Walton and Earnestine Rentz Walton.
Paul served in the United States Navy. He implemented a computerized payroll system for Merry Brothers Brick and Tile. He...
Dalton C. Best
Jun 15, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 15, 2024, Dalton Christopher Best, 26.
Dalton was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was a graduate of Grovetown High School where he was an excellent soccer goalkeeper. Dalton was involved with Greater Augusta Soccer Officials Association and worked as a soccer referee. Known for having an old soul, Dalton loved the 70s...
George E. Perkins, Sr.
Jun 15, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 15, 2024, Mr. George Edward Perkins, Sr., 95, loving and devoted husband of 75 years to the late Joyce Banks Perkins.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in Storey Chapel at First Baptist Church with Dr. Will Dyer officiating. Interment will follow in First Baptist...