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William "Bill" M. Fulcher III
Sep 23, 2022
Augusta, GA – On Friday, September 23, 2022, “Coach” William (Bill) Marcus Fulcher III, loving husband of Bequi Coar, went to be with the Lord following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family at home. Bill was the son of William Marcus Fulcher II and Mary Bell Fulcher and was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 9, 1934 at...
Susan Lillard Lanier
Sep 22, 2022
Susan Lillard Lanier entered into rest peacefully at her home on September 22, 2022. She had been surrounded by her family, friends, and loving caregivers. Susan was born to Phyllis and Ralph Lillard in Columbia, SC, November 12, 1940. She graduated from the Academy of Richmond County and received her degree from Augusta University in 1963 and was among the...
Hannah Elise Baker
Sep 22, 2022
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 22, 2022, Hannah Elise Baker, 28. Hannah was a resident of Martinez, GA and attended Greenbrier High School before receiving her GED. She was easy going and could make others laugh. Hannah enjoyed drawing, creating art and cooking, loved all animals and took care of all she came in contact with....
Sarah Olivia Rish
Sep 22, 2022
Entered into rest on Thursday, September 22, 2022, Sarah Olivia Rish, 22. Born in Augusta, Sarah was a lifelong resident of Appling and member of Kiokee Baptist Church. Creative, artsy, and driven, Sarah had a natural tenacity for life. She graduated from Harlem High School and was currently attending Augusta University. Despite all she endured following her diagnosis, Sarah remained...
Trisha Laine
Sep 21, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Patricia “Trisha” Shackelford Laine, 82, loving wife of 31 years to Robert B. Laine II. Trisha was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She graduated from Tubman High School and attended Augusta Junior College. She worked as manager of the Augusta Pediatric Clinic for a number of years. She...
Lynn Marie Jones
Sep 20, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, September 20, 2022, Mrs. Lynn Marie Jones, 76, loving wife of the late Mr. J. Thomas Jones. Lynn Marie was a proud member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. She was a Worthy Grand Matron of Georgia for Eastern Star. Family members include her sons: Todd Nielsen and Nate Jones;...
Robert "Bob" W. Zeyfang
Sep 20, 2022
Robert Zeyfang Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Mr. Robert William Zeyfang, 92, loving husband of Mrs. Jane B. Zeyfang. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Bob began work with EI DuPont in 1951 and moved to Augusta in 1952 with the initial construction...
Thomas Arthur Wood, Sr.
Sep 19, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, September 19, 2022, Thomas Arthur Wood, Sr., 72, loving husband of 53 years to Patricia Wood. Thomas was a native of Greenville, SC. He served in the U.S. Air Force before retiring after 20 years of service. He worked as a mechanic at Savannah River Site before retiring. He was an outdoorsman...
Marianne R. Carroll
Sep 19, 2022
Evans, GA – Marianne R. Carroll, 91, died Monday, September 19, 2022. Marianne was born in Berlin, Germany to Max and Emilie Rupietta. She married James K. Carroll in Germany after World War II. Marianne was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness, and her hope was to be resurrected to a paradise earth under Christ Kingdom Rule. Memorial talk will be Monday,...
Rollis Arnold DeBow
Sep 19, 2022
Rollis Arnold DeBow went to join the Lord on Monday, September 19, 2022, at the age of 92 in his hometown of McBean, Georgia. Rollis was born February 11, 1930, to Annabelle Storey and Forrest DeBow. He was proceeded in death by his parents, and siblings, Mildred DeBow Myer, Betty DeBow Melton, William Calhoun DeBow and Walter Joe DeBow. Rollis...
Declan Wood
Sep 19, 2022
Augusta, GA – Declan Nicholas Wood, 22, entered into rest Monday, September 19, 2022. Declan was born in Athens GA. On December 11th 1999. He attended St. Mary on the Hill School and graduated from Aquinas High School in 2018. He was enrolled in the AU cyber program and worked at Frog Hollow Hospitality Group. Declan was known for his...
Rebecca Joyce Lariscy
Sep 17, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Augusta University, Mrs. Rebecca Joyce Lariscy, 90, loving wife of the late William H. “Bud” Lariscy, Sr. Mrs. Lariscy was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. She retired from the Richmond County Board of Education Transportation department. Family members...
Theo George Thevaos, M.D.
Sep 16, 2022
Theo George Thevaos, M.D., “Bones” to his fellow Star Trekkers, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 97 on September 16, 2022, at White Oak of Waxhaw. He was born on October 22, 1924, in Augusta, GA to George Thevaos and Helen Antonopoulos Thevaos. Born and raised in Augusta, Ga, he grew up in the “Pinched Gut”...
Michele Hurd
Sep 14, 2022
Michele Hurd Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Mrs. Michele Hurd, 59, loving wife of Mr. Bernie Baker. Michele was born in Wyoming Valley, PA. She was a registered nurse, was hard working, selfless and was dedicated to helping others. Michele loved children and you would often find her babysitting. She also loved dogs, everything...
Josie Chandler
Sep 14, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Mrs. Josie Marie Chandler, 45, wife of Mr. David Chandler, Sr. Josie was born in Columbus, Ohio, and was a longtime resident of Augusta. She was a member of Silvercrest Baptist Church. Family members in addition to her husband David include her children: Heaven Scarberry, Bradley Scarberry and Pachance...
Leonard O. "Pete" Fletcher, Jr.
Sep 13, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Leonard O. “Pete” Fletcher, Jr., 77, loving husband of Kay Pond Fletcher. Pete was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia, where he attended public school in Richmond County, and is a 1962 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County (ARC). While at ARC, he was the G-2...
David H. Mottern
Sep 12, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, September 12, 2022, David Hoyle Mottern, 58, loving husband of Mrs. Lori Ash Mottern. David was born in Tennessee but lived most of his life in the Evans and Augusta area. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, a member of First Christian Church on Greene Street where he...
Chad Watkins
Sep 11, 2022
Martinez, GA – Chandler “Chad” Aaron Bennett Watkins, 33, entered into rest Sunday, September 11, 2022. Chandler attended Lakeside High School and was involved with the “We Ski” program at Lake Thurmond. He enjoyed going to the mall to see all who knew him. He touched the lives of many people across the Augusta area and was sent from the...
Barbara Jean Faulkner
Sep 9, 2022
Grovetown, GA – (Barbara) Jean Faulkner, age 85 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 9, 2022. She longed to see Jesus face-to-face, and to be reunited with her beloved “Golden Girls,” Ernie and Lois. She died at home, in a peaceful sleep and surrounded by love, as was her desire. “Mama Jean” was born...
Betty Wiggins
Sep 8, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 8, 2022, Betty R. Wiggins, 91, loving wife of the late Dr. Stewart Wiggins, Sr. Betty was a native of Millen, GA. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Business. While attending Georgia, she met her husband, Stewart. In 1960, they moved to Augusta for Stewart...
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