Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Richard Leroy "Rick" Bertsch, Jr.
Jan 10, 2011
Richard Leroy Bertsch, Jr. “Rick” Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 10, 2011, Mr. Richard Leroy “Rick” Bertsch, Jr., 56, Husband of Mrs. Betty Jo Bertsch. Mr. Bertsch was a native of Augusta, GA. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Bertsch was an avid golfer, a beloved husband and father. Family members in addition to his wife...
Nancy Kerrigan Lortscher
Jan 9, 2011
Nancy Kerrigan Lortscher Grovetown, GA- Nancy Kerrigan Lortscher expired on Sunday, January 9, 2011. She was born in Boston, MA on 29 August, 1929, daughter of the late John F. Kerrigan and Marie MacDonnell. She was the widow of Lawrence L. Lortscher and leaves one daughter, Sister Karen Ann Lortscher, OSB, of Sacred Heart Monastery, Cullman, Alabama. Nancy attended St....
James William Tyson, Jr.
Jan 9, 2011
James William Tyson, Jr. Augusta, GA – James William (Jimmy) Tyson, Jr., 63, was carried by angels into the arms of God and surrounded by his many loved ones on January 9, 2011, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his father, James W. (Bill) Tyson and his sister, Angela Houser. He is survived by his mother,...
Marie Scavullo Saegert
Jan 8, 2011
Marie Scavullo Saegert Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 8, 2011, Marie Scavullo Saegert, 91, loving wife of 67 years to the late Gerald F. Saegert. Marie was born New York City in 1919. She graduated from St. Patrick Cathedral High School and Mount Saint Vincent College in New Rochelle, NY. She worked in publishing after graduation and...
Lewis Thompson
Jan 7, 2011
Mr. Lewis C. Thompson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 7, 2011, Mr. Lewis C. Thompson, 84, husband of Mrs. Orphie M. Thompson. Family members in addition to his wife include daughter, Charlotte Houke and son, Mark H. Thompson. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. at Westover Memorial Park with Pastor Darrell...
Malissa Dawkins Ward
Jan 7, 2011
Malissa Dawkins Ward Augusta, GA-- Ms. Malissa Dawkins Ward, 70, entered into rest Friday, January 7, 2011 at her home. Malissa was a native of Lincolnton and the daughter of the late William Horace Dawkins and the late Marian Tullis Dawkins. Family members include her children: Randall Butler (Krista) of West Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Leesa Butler Burney of Augusta,...
Dr. Alfred Hirshoren
Jan 6, 2011
Dr. Alfred Hirshoren University and Research Professor Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 6, 2011, Dr. Alfred Hirshoren, 79, husband of Sheila Hirshoren of Evans,GA. Dr. Hirshoren was a native of Elizabeth, NJ. He was a member of the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Augusta. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Hirshoren attended Julliard and was a symphonic musician in...
Thomas "Tom" Campbell
Jan 5, 2011
Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 5, 2011, Mr. Thomas “Tom” Campbell, 81, husband of 61 years to Joy S. Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a member of Warren Baptist Church and former member of Abilene Baptist Church. He lived in Merritt Island, Florida where he was a member of First Baptist Church and was employed at Kennedy Space...
Walter (Don) Donald McNeill
Jan 5, 2011
Walter (Don) Donald McNeill Retired- Augusta Newsprint Augusta, GA – Walter (Don) Donald McNeill, 80, died peacefully at his residence January 5, 2011, surrounded by his family. Mr. McNeill was preceded in death by his wife Jo P. McNeill, father, Walter N. McNeill and mother, Annie Lois McNeill. Mr. McNeill was a native of Tallassee, AL. He attended Blaney Baptist...
Roland (Pete) Barcomb
Jan 3, 2011
Pete Barcomb Augusta, GA- Entered into rest on Monday, January 3, 2011, Mr. Roland H. (Pete) Barcomb, 83, husband of Margaret (Peg) Delaney Barcomb. Mr. Barcomb was a native of Ellenburg, NY. He was a resident of Augusta for the last 30 years. He was a Full Covenant member of the Alleluia Community, Secular Franciscan Order and KAIROS. He was...
Josephine Dahdah
Jan 1, 2011
Mrs. Josephine Dahdah Roses Department Store Augusta, GA – Josephine Dahdah, 87, died at home Saturday morning, New Year’s Day, surrounded by her family. Josephine was born in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1923. She was the daughter of Lebanese immigrants, John and Wadad Yamin. She married Joseph P. Dahdah in 1939. She, like many others of her generation, supported the war...
Daniel P. Matheny
Dec 30, 2010
Mr. Daniel P. Matheny Augusta, GA – Mr. Daniel P. Matheny entered into rest on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at his residence. He was a native of South Carolina and a Naval Officer in World War II. He was a past member of the City Council of Augusta and formerly served on the Civil Service Commission and the Planning and...
Jennie L. McCarty
Dec 30, 2010
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Jennie L. McCarty, 58, wife of 24 years to Frederick R. McCarty. Mrs. McCarty was a native of Parksville, SC. She was a member of Westlake County Club and Parksville Baptist Church. Jennie enjoyed traveling and traveled extensively throughout South America and Asia. Family members in...
Roxie Gay
Dec 30, 2010
Mrs. Roxie Gay Dearing, GA – Went to heaven to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 30, 2010, Mrs. Roxie Gay, 71, of Dearing, GA. Mrs. Gay was a native of Wrens, GA. She was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County in 1958. She married, moved to Wrens, GA and started a family. Mrs. Gay worked in...
Sarah N. Arnold
Dec 30, 2010
Mrs. Sarah Newsome Arnold Augusta, GA – Went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Augusta Gardens. Sarah Arnold, 86, was the wife of the late James T. “Jim” Arnold. Mrs. Arnold was in fellowship at Bethany Chapel, and a past manager of the credit unions for Georgia Power and Club Car. Family members include:...
Dorothy Christine (Kelly) Collier
Dec 29, 2010
Richmond, Kentucky - Dorothy Christine (Kelly) Collier, 95, of 300 Stocker Drive, Richmond, formerly of Augusta, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center in Richmond. Mrs. Collier was born on November 18, 1915, in Augusta, Georgia, to the late Samuel R. Kelly, Jr. and Lula B. (Harris) Kelly and the widow of...
Mary L. Fairey
Dec 29, 2010
Mrs. Mary L. Fairey Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, December 29, 2010, Mrs. Mary L. Fairey, 64, loving wife of 45 years to James E. Fairey, Jr. Mrs. Fairey was a native of Laredo, TX. She was a Para Pro at Riverside Elementary for 13 years. Mrs. Fairey loved traveling, gardening, and cooking, especially Mexican food. She loved...
Sandra Elaine Dolyniuk Gantz
Dec 28, 2010
Sandra Elaine Dolyniuk Gantz Augusta, GA – Sandra Elaine Dolyniuk Gantz entered into rest, December 28, 2010 at Trinity Hospital after an extended illness. Elaine was the daughter of Harry Dolyniuk and the late LaVerne Hagan Dolyniuk. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1961, the first four year graduating class of the school. In addition to her father, Elaine...
Mrs. Dell Ruddock
Dec 28, 2010
Mrs. Dell Ruddock Augusta, GA – Mrs. Gertrude “Dell” Clodell Ruddock, 86, was called home Tuesday, December 28, 2010. She was born May 13, 1924 to Ida and William Travis in Bertram, Texas, the youngest of ten children. Interested in nursing from a young age, she retired as a psychiatric technician in Napa, Calif. She enjoyed gardening, reading, family, traveling...
Julie Pond-Combs
Dec 28, 2010
Julie Elizabeth Pond - Combs Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, December 28, 2010, Mrs. Julie Elizabeth Pond – Combs wife of Thomas N. Combs. Mrs. Pond-Combs was born in Augusta, GA. She graduated from Evans High School and worked for A.B. Beverage Company. She loved scary movies, loved to be on her computer and loved all kinds of...