Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Barnwell Rhett Baker, Jr.
Nov 10, 2009
Barnwell (Barnie) Rhett Baker, Jr. 01/29/1936 - 11/10/2009 Barnwell (Barnie) Rhett Baker, Jr., beloved husband of Peggy Pearson Baker for forty-six years, departed this life on November 10, 2009, peacefully at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Friday, November 13, 2009, at 11:30 A.M, with the The Reverend Dr. Richard E. Sanders...
Sofie Gropp
Nov 9, 2009
Sofie Gropp 09/19/1916 - 11/09/2009 Evans, Ga. – Entered into rest Monday, November 9, 2009, at her residence, Mrs. Sofie Gropp, 93, wife of the late Erwin Gropp. Mrs. Gropp was born in Munich, Germany but had resided in Columbia County since 1951, thanks to General Robert E. Wood, chairman of the board of the Sears and Roebuck Company who...
Rheta Perry Piggott
Nov 9, 2009
Mrs. Rheta Perry Piggott 04/03/1951 - 11/09/2009 MARTINEZ, Ga. – Mrs. Rheta Perry Piggott, 58, entered into rest Monday, November 9, 2009, at her residence. She was wife of Richard Alan Piggott of Martinez. Mrs. Piggott was a native of Dublin, GA but had resided in the Columbia County area since 1999. She was a member of Warren Baptist Church...
Dollie Reid Fuller
Nov 6, 2009
Dollie Mae Reid Fuller July 16, 1930 - November 6, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Friday, November 6, 2009, at University Hospital, Mrs. Dollie Mae Reid Fuller, 79 , beloved wife of the late Claude Lovelace Fuller. Mrs. Fuller was a native and life long resident of Columbia County. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Fuller was a member...
Kimberly Williams Ivey
Nov 6, 2009
Kimberly Williams Ivey August 6, 1952 - November 6, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Friday, November 6, 2009, Mrs. Kimberly Williams Ivey, 57, wife of Dan Ivey. Mrs. Ivey was a native of Arlington, VA, but had resided in the Augusta area since 1966. Mrs. Ivey retired after having worked as an LPN at MCG for 20 years....
Verba C. Melton
Nov 6, 2009
Verba C. Melton July 30, 1923 - November 6, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Friday, November 6, 2009 in North Augusta, Mrs. Verba C. Melton, 87, wife of the late Hershal Hanes Melton. Mrs. Melton was a native and life long resident of Augusta. She was a member of Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Melton was a retired nurse....
Robert A. French
Nov 5, 2009
Robert Aubrey French Retired Industrial Engineer January 11, 1931 - November 5, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Thursday, November 5, 2009, at University Hospital, Mr. Robert Aubrey French, 78, husband of Jane Springer French. He was the son of Aubrey and Mauveline Simpson French. Mr. French was a native of Byhalia, Mississippi but had resided in the Augusta...
Dorothy P. (Dot) Satcher
Nov 3, 2009
Dorothy (Dot) Satcher 12/11/1925 - 11/03/2009 Augusta, GA- Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Satcher, 83, of Cason Dairy Road, Warrenton, GA, beloved wife of 61 years of Duke William Satcher, entered into rest November 3, 2009. Mrs. Satcher was born in Augusta, GA to the late Ivan Parker, Sr. and Dorothy Pearl Broadwater. She was preceded in death by her brother Dr....
Nina W. Smith
Nov 2, 2009
Nina W. Smith 01/09/1928 - 11/02/2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 2, 2009 at her residence, Nina W. Smith, wife of Robert L. Smith, Jr. Mrs. Smith was born in Holly Hill, SC, grew up in Springfield, SC where she graduated from Springfield High School. Upon graduation she worked at Warner Robins AFB, it was there she...
P.H. "Dick" Dickinson
Oct 31, 2009
P. H. “Dick” Dickinson May 21, 1921 - October 31, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Saturday, October 31, 2009, at the residence, Mr. P. H. “Dick” Dickinson, 88, devoted husband of 67 years to Janice H. Dickinson. Mr. Dickinson was a native of Monroe, GA but resided in Augusta since 1967. He served in the U.S. Army during...
Daniel Ray Finney
Oct 30, 2009
Daniel Ray Finney 05/26/1974 - 10/30/2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Friday, October 30, 2009, Mr. Daniel Ray Finney, 35, son of Wayne and Pat Guerrero Finney of Martinez and husband of Rebecca Finney. Family members in addition to his parents and wife include his brother: David Finney of Martinez; and sister: Celeste Ludwikowski and husband Mike of North...
George Robert Lee
Oct 30, 2009
George R. Lee November 7, 1940 - October 30, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Friday, October 30, 2009, at University Hospital, Mr. George Robert Lee, 68, husband of Caroline B. Lee of Waynesboro. Mr. Lee has resided in the Augusta area since 1975. He retired as owner and operator of Lee’s Tin Shop. Mr. Lee served in the...
Charles A. Morris
Oct 23, 2009
Charles A. Morris Retired E.I. Dupont 06/12/1924 - 10/23/2009 Augusta – Mr. Charles A. Morris, husband of the late “Jo” P. Morris, entered into rest on Friday, October 23, 2009 Mr. Morris was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of WWII, having fought in Rhineland, Northern France and Central...
Elaine Graham
Oct 22, 2009
Elaine K. Graham August 5, 1935 - October 22, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Thursday, October 22, 2009, at her residence, Mrs. Elaine Kilduff Graham, 74, loving and devoted wife of Daniel R. Graham. Mrs. Graham was a life long resident of Augusta. She retired from the Alumni House at Augusta State University and prior to that worked...
Randy Lee Teuton
Oct 22, 2009
Mr. Randy Lee Teuton 07/25/1956 - 10/22/2009 JACKSON, SC. – Entered into rest Thursday, October 22, 2009, Mr. Randy Lee Teuton, “Too Tall”, 53. Mr. Teuton was a nativeof Augusta and resided in Beech Island, SC. He worked as an electrician for 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith and wii be remembered dearly by his family and close...
Marilyn Helwig
Oct 21, 2009
Marilyn F. Helwig 11/02/1932 - 10/21/2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at her residence, Mrs. Marilyn F. Helwig, 76, loving and devoted wife for 58 years of William H. Helwig. Mrs. Helwig was a native of Brooklyn, NY but had resided in Augusta since 1984. She was a homemaker and always put others before herself....
Irma Lee Butler
Oct 20, 2009
Irma Lee Butler Retired Real Estate November 26, 1914 - October 20, 2009 AUGUSTA,GA-Entered into rest on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Irma Lee Butler, wife of the late William S. Hamilton. Other family members include her daughters: Ann Ezell and husband, Ron, Lydia Skilton and husband, Richard; grandchildren: Christine Brock, Sharon Rhodes, Cynthia Skilton and Joseph...
Lawton W. Croft
Oct 20, 2009
Mr. Lawton W. Croft LAGRANGE, GA.- Mr. Lawton W. Croft, 85, of LaGrange, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Hospice LaGrange. Mr. Croft was born October 12, 1924 in Bamberg, South Carolina; son of the late Lawton W. Sr. and Ann Hutto Croft. He was a member of West Acres Baptist Church in Martinez, Georgia and had retired as...
Billy Rodgers
Oct 19, 2009
Billy R. Rodgers December 20, 1931 - October 19, 2009 AUGUSTA, GA. – Entered into rest Monday, October 19, 2009, at the residence, Mr. William R. Rodgers, 77, husband of Suzzanne Carswell Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers was a native and life long resident of Augusta. He graduated from Richmond Academy in 1948, played basketball for Augusta Junior College and was a...
Robert A. "Bob" Wylds, Sr.
Oct 18, 2009
Robert A. (Bob) Wylds, Sr. Retired, RC Sheriffs Dept 03/19/1943 - 10/18/2009 BLYTHE, GA – Entered into rest October 18, 2009 at his residence, Mr. Robert A. Wylds, Sr., 66, loving husband of Elfreda C. Wylds. Mr. Wylds graduated from Richmond Academy. He went on to become a dispatcher whom was known as the “golden voice”. His clear, calming deep...