Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Daisy Morgan
Nov 14, 2021
Lincolnton, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, November 14, 2021, Mrs. Daisy A. Morgan, 83, loving wife of 65 years to the late Jimmie B. Morgan. Daisy was a native of Greenville, SC but spent most of her adult life in Augusta, she was a real Southern Bell. She worked as a secretary at the Richmond County Board of...
Sam W. Craig, Jr.
Nov 14, 2021
Sam W. Craig, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, November 14, 2021, Mr. Sam W. Craig, Jr., 89, loving husband of 64 years to Mrs. Gail Sarvis Craig. Sam retired after 22 years with the U. S. Army as a Lieutenant Colonel. He served overseas in Germany, Korea, Laos, Vietnam, and the Pentagon. Sam was a member...
LTC Michael S. Keck, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Nov 12, 2021
LTC Michael S. Keck, U.S. Army (Ret.) Augusta, GA –LTC Michael S. Keck, U.S. Army (Ret.), 76, entered into rest on Friday, November 12, 2021. Born on June 5, 1945, in Pensacola, Florida, Mike was the son of the late George Melvin and Lucille Keck of Dodge City, Kansas. Mike met his beloved wife, Karen (Sutton) in high school and...
Herbert "Bernard" Prescott
Nov 12, 2021
Hephzibah, GA – Herbert Bernard Prescott, 76, entered into rest on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was the husband of 55 years to the late Susan Prescott. Bernard was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church; he was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He loved being outdoors taking care of his property and his beloved...
Emil John Kitlan
Nov 12, 2021
Emil John Kitlan (68) of Evans, GA, passed away Friday morning at Doctors Hospital (Augusta, GA) following a brief battle with cancer. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, August 20, 1953, he was the son of Emil Kitlan and Margaret (Soltis) Kitlan and spent the past 21 years in Evans after moving from Hazleton, PA. Emil was a 1971 graduate of MMI...
Rebekah S. Waylor
Nov 11, 2021
Mrs. Rebekah S. Waylor, 80, passed away peacefully in her home on November 11, 2021. A life-long Georgia resident, Becky was born in Cedartown, lived in Decatur, Savannah, and Loganville before moving to Thomson. In each place, she focused on faith, family, and friends. Becky was also “Grandmommie” to the many children she nurtured in the home day care she...
Harold P. Dozier
Nov 10, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Mr. Harold P. Dozier, 86, loving husband of 65 years to Mrs. Katharina “Kay” Dozier. A native of Augusta, after high school Harold joined the Army where he served for 20 years as a sharpshooter, an MP and a practical nurse before retiring. He then worked as a nurse...
Anthony J. Ferrara, Jr.
Nov 10, 2021
Anthony Joseph Ferrara Jr., age 96, passed away November 10, 2021 in Evans, GA. He is survived by the love of his life, Frances, and were married for 71 years. They have three children, Bobby, Gary and Theresa, 8 grand-children and 13 great grand-children. Anthony was born and raised in New York City. Anthony was a hero in WWII, where...
Eugene M. Howerdd, Jr.
Nov 9, 2021
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, Mr. Eugene M. Howerdd, Jr., 86, loving husband of Mrs. Martha Armstrong Howerdd. Eugene Miller Howerdd Jr. was born miraculously on Friday the 13th in November 1934. When he passed on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, he was surrounded by his loved ones and left the earth in Gods’ peaceful...
Lorraine A. Davis
Nov 7, 2021
Lorraine A. Davis Martinez, GA- Mrs. Lorraine Arnold Davis entered into rest Sunday, November 7, 2021, she was the beloved wife of the late Carl Marion Davis. A native of Middlesboro, KY, she lived over half her life in the Augusta-Martinez area. She retired from J.B. White after 31 years of service in the downtown and Regency Mall stores. She...
Myrtis Bowen
Nov 6, 2021
Myrtis Bowen North Augusta, SC—Myrtis Porter Funderburg Bowen, 88, entered into rest Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was a native of Blacksburg, SC. She graduated from Blacksburg HS and was on the basketball team. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a member of Warren Baptist Church. She was an administrative assistant for Dupont and a sales rep...
Bonnie Bugg
Nov 5, 2021
Augusta, GA- Bonnie Louise Bugg was born 04/23/1955 in Columbia, SC and passed away peacefully 11/05/2021 in La Crosse, WI with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. Bonnie was first and foremost a servant of God. She loved the Lord with all her heart. She was an amazing mother and grandmother. Bonnie was a longtime member of St. James...
Linda Calautti
Nov 4, 2021
Linda Calautti Augusta, GA – Mrs. Linda D. Calautti, 74, of Augusta, GA, beloved wife of 51 years to Michael J. Calautti, entered into rest on Thursday, November 4, 2021, after a nine month battle with cancer. In addition to her husband, survivors include her daughters: Lea Rigdon (Daniel), Danielle Givens (Steven), Shannon Singletary (Aric) and Melanie Waddell (Tad); 19...
Elsie Hayslip Utley
Nov 4, 2021
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 4, 2021, Mrs. Elsie Hayslip Utley, 91, at Madison Heights of Evans. Born in Jenkins County, GA to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Messex, Elsie was a graduate of Millen High School and attended Georgia Southern College. In 1958 she began her residence in Augusta where she worked for Serotta & Maddox...
Floyd M. Harrison II
Nov 3, 2021
Augusta, GA –Mr. Floyd Montgomery Harrison II, 81, loving husband of the late Bonnie W. Harrison, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Mr. Harrison was a native of Augusta, Ga and lived in the Augusta area all his life. He was the son of the late Dr. F. Nick Harrison and Nancy Battle Harrison. Mr. Harrison graduated from...
Naomi Thigpen
Nov 2, 2021
Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Mrs. Naomi Thigpen, 84. Family members include her sons: James Thigpen (Debra), Rodney Thigpen (Melinda); grandchildren: James Thigpen, Jr. (Ashley), Michael Thigpen (Sylvia), Rodney Thigpen, Jr. (Cindy), Robert Thigpen (Amye), Nicole Meeks (Kyle); nine great grandchildren; and sisters: Joanne Werneke and Grace Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband James...
Craig Tarkenton
Nov 2, 2021
Craig A. Tarkenton Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Craig Allen Tarkenton, 48, loving husband of 25 years to Rebecca “Becky” Hudson Tarkenton. Craig was a graduate of Fitzgerald High School, Georgia Southern University and Western Governors University where he earned his master’s degree. He worked as an IT Manager for Tanium. Craig enjoyed the...
Jack Gillis
Nov 1, 2021
Jack Gillis Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 1, 2021, Mr. Jack Leroy Gillis, 80. Family members include his children: Mike Gillis, Doug Gillis, and Debbie Hood; and sister: Dianne Hill (Kelly Hill) and many nieces and nephews that he enjoyed spending time with. He was preceded in death by his parents: Leroy and Margaret Gillis and...
Lois Hawk Repko
Nov 1, 2021
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Lois Hawk Repko, 88, entered into rest on Monday, November 1, 2021, at her residence. She was surrounded by her loving family, including her son Mark Repko and wife Annette, as well as her niece Karen Ray and dogs Toby and Hallie. She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen Thomas Repko and her son...
Jack T. Holley
Nov 1, 2021
Cumming, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 1, 2021, Jack T. Holley, 44. Jack was a native of Augusta, graduated from Westside High School in 1996 and attended Augusta Tech. He worked as a high-end car detailer. Jack was a loving and devoted father, son, and brother. Family members include his sons: Jackson Holley, Paul Holley; mother: Genie...