Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas

James B. Carpenter

James B. Carpenter

Jul 8, 2010

James B. Carpenter Retired Air Force Colonel Augusta, GA – Entered into rest July 8, 2010, James Barrie Carpenter, 78, beloved husband of Mae Mulherin Carpenter after an extended illness. Col. Carpenter was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1932, the son of Ivan H. and Bessie J. Carpenter. Col. Carpenter graduated from Benson High School (1949) and the University of...

Helen Lascala Luciano

Helen Lascala Luciano

Jul 6, 2010

Helen Lascala Luciano Martinez, GA - Entered into rest on Tuesday, July 6, 2010.

Kayla Marie Wells

Kayla Marie Wells

Jul 5, 2010

Kayla Marie Wells Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, July 5, 2010, Ms. Kayla Marie Wells, 19, of Hephzibah. Kayla was a native and lifelong resident of the Augusta area. She attended Hephzibah High School. She was a loving daughter, granddaughter and niece. Family members include: mother: the late Pamela Ann Wells, father: the late Dorlan P. Wells....

Gladys "Annie" Swint Hawkins

Gladys "Annie" Swint Hawkins

Jul 5, 2010

Gladys “Annie” Swint Hawkins Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, July 5, 2010, Gladys “Annie” Swint Hawkins, 79, wife of Mr. Hunter Hawkins. Mrs. Hawkins was born on September 10, 1930 and was a native of Stapleton, Georgia but has resided in Augusta since 1945. She was a member of Abilene Baptist Church. Family members include: husband Hunter R....

Russell Fredrick Biggam III

Russell Fredrick Biggam III

Jul 4, 2010

Fred Biggam Fine Craftsman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 4, 2010, Russell Fredrick Biggam III, of Augusta, GA. Mr. Biggam was born and raised in Winston Salem, NC. He served in the US Army in Vietnam. After his tour he settled in Augusta where he began a career in woodworking and carpentry. Fred was a skilled craftsman...

Gene Cannady

Gene Cannady

Jun 28, 2010

Gene Cannady Virginia Beach – Gene Cannady, 68, native of Clearwater, SC passed away June 28, 2010. Survivors include mother: Wille Mae Cannady, brother: Ted Cannady, several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Sunset Memory Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907...

Emma Marchand

Emma Marchand

Jun 27, 2010

Emma Marchand Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 27, 2010, Ms. Emma Marchand, age 78. Ms. Emma Marchand was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church. She grew up in Massena, New York and lived in Ogdensburg, New York for 35 years. Ms. Marchand was employed by St. Joseph’s Nursing Home for 15 years. She also volunteered at...

Jennifer Schroer Holloway

Jennifer Schroer Holloway

Jun 27, 2010

Jennifer Schroer Holloway Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 27, 2010, Mrs. Jennifer Schroer Holloway, 38, wife of Mark John Holloway. Jennifer was born in Danville, IL but raised in Augusta. She was a 1989 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Jennifer was a...

James Gheesling, Sr.

James Gheesling, Sr.

Jun 26, 2010

James R. “Jim” Gheesling, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 26, 2010, Mr. James R. “Jim” Gheesling, Sr., 82, husband of the late Annie W. Gheesling. Mr. Gheesling was a native of Warren County, Georgia and had lived in Augusta since 1941. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and had served in the United States...

Plummer H. Wynn, D.D.S.

Plummer H. Wynn, D.D.S.

Jun 25, 2010

Plummer H. Wynn. D.D.S. Dentist Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 25, 2010, Dr. Plummer H. Wynn, 86, husband of the late Opal Ferguson Wynn, beloved wife of 64 years. Dr. Wynn was a native of Hughes, AR. During WWII he served in the US Navy as a skipper on an LTC in the South Pacific. Dr. Wynn...

Ollie R. Thompson, Sr.

Ollie R. Thompson, Sr.

Jun 25, 2010

Ollie R. Thompson, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 25, 2010 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Ollie R. Thompson, Sr., 78, husband of the late Barbara Dukes Thompson. Mr. Thompson, a lifelong resident of Augusta, was retired from the Augusta Police Department and Continental Can. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of...

Robert Kenneth Tate

Robert Kenneth Tate

Jun 23, 2010

Robert K. “Bobby” Tate Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 23, 2010, Robert K. “Bobby” Tate, 81, husband of the late Frances Wolfe Tate. Mr. Tate was a native of the Augusta area. He served in the US Navy and was retired from the Olin Company. Mr. Tate was a member of the Faith Community Church. Family members...

William J. "Bill" Williams

William J. "Bill" Williams

Jun 23, 2010

Mr. William J. “Bill” Williams Attorney Augusta, Ga – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at his residence, Mr. William J. “Bill” Williams, husband of 36 years to Brenda Williams of Augusta. Other family members include his daughters: Jennifer W. Neal and husband Freddie and Amanda B. Williams; grandson: Fred Lindsey Neal III; brothers: Cohen Thomas Williams and...

George Albert Kemp

George Albert Kemp

Jun 23, 2010

Mr. George Kemp AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Trinity Hospital, Mr. George Albert Kemp, 71, husband for 49 years to Cecilia Hidalgo Kemp. Mr. Kemp was born in Milledgeville, GA and was a lifelong resident of Augusta. After a prolonged illness, he now rests in peace in the Lord’s arms. Mr. Kemp was a...

Matilda Robertson Wright

Matilda Robertson Wright

Jun 21, 2010

Matilda Robertson Wright AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Monday, June 21, 2010, Mrs. Matilda Robertson Wright, 94, wife of the late William Herbert Wright. Mrs. Wright was a native of Mayfield, KY and had resided in Augusta since 1942. She was member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church, member of the Altar Guild, and the Robert Taylor...

Weston Robert "Wes" Hammond

Weston Robert "Wes" Hammond

Jun 21, 2010

Weston Robert Hammond Martinez, GA – Weston Robert Hammond (Wes), 23, a son given by the Lord to Scott and Debbie Hammond entered into rest on Monday, June 21, 2010. He enjoyed a wonderful Father’s Day with his son and family as well as a round of golf with friends. He is now at home with the Savior he loved....

Carolyn Mauldin Harrill

Carolyn Mauldin Harrill

Jun 20, 2010

Carolyn Mauldin Harrill Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 20, 2010, Mrs. Carolyn Mauldin Harrill, 82, wife of the late Max Harrill. Mrs. Harrill was a native and lifelong resident of the Augusta area. She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church of Augusta. Mrs. Harrill retired from Southern Bell where she worked as an instructor and...

Rollin "R.T." Rogers

Rollin "R.T." Rogers

Jun 16, 2010

Rollin “R.T.” Rogers Martinez, GA – Entered into rest after an extended illness Wednesday, June 16, 2010, Mr. Rollin “R.T.” Rogers, 85, beloved husband of Adele C. Rogers. Mr. Rollin “R.T.” Rogers was a Christian man and loved God. He was a beloved husband, father and Papa. He was a member of Riverview United Methodist Church. He retired as supervisor...

Erika K. White

Erika K. White

Jun 16, 2010

Mrs. Erika K. White AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at University Hospital, Mrs. Erika K. White, 76, wife of the late James Robert White, Sr. Mrs. White was born in Poland, raised in Germany during WWII, then came to Wisconsin for 13 years, lived in Aiken for 30 years and then in Augusta the past...

Herbert "Herb" Kniphfer

Herbert "Herb" Kniphfer

Jun 15, 2010

Herbert “Herb” H. Kniphfer Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 15, 2010, Mr. Herbert “Herb” H. Kniphfer, 69, husband of the late Betty Wren Kniphfer. Mr. Herbert “Herb” H. Kniphfer has resided in the Augusta area for the past seven years and attended Marks Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter. Mr. Kniphfer was a welder by profession,...