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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Margaret Hickson
Oct 31, 2021
Margaret Hickson Mrs. Margaret Langley Hickson, 99, entered into rest October 31, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Hickson McGinty, and her son-in-law, Donald Edward McGinty, both of Augusta; her grandson, Johnathan Edward McGinty, and her granddaughter-in-law, Julie Davis McGinty, both of Watkinsville, Ga.; her granddaughter Jenny Gray, of Henderson, Nv.; her nieces Catherine Iuliano, Aimee Hopkins and...
Rebecca "Becky" Skelton
Oct 31, 2021
Rebecca “Becky” Brown Skelton of Wilmington, NC and previously of Augusta, GA, passed away suddenly on October 31, 2021. She was born to the late Hadley DeLorme and Frances Day Brown in Augusta, GA on March 7th, 1942. Rebecca was a graduate of St. Joseph’s College of Nursing in Savannah, GA where she received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in...
Mary Ann Sewell
Oct 31, 2021
Evans, GA – Mrs. Mary Ann T. Sewell, 87, entered into rest on October 31, 2021, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ann was born to the late Carl S. Thompson and Evelyn Butts Thompson in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She attended Meredith College in Raleigh, NC where she met her husband of 67 years,...
Karel Kwass Copenhaver
Oct 30, 2021
Karel Kwass Copenhaver Age 82, died peacefully, surrounded by her children and loved ones, on October 30, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia after a courageous battle with cancer. Karel was born on May 23, 1939 in Bluefield, West Virginia. She was one of three children of Sidney and Edna Kwass. Karel attended Agnes Scott College, and subsequently married and settled in...
Deborah Irby
Oct 29, 2021
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, October 29, 2021, Mrs. Deborah P. Irby, 69, loving wife of 49 years to Jerry Irby; her sons are: Jason Irby (Brandy) and Brian Irby (Krystal); brother: Kevin Phillips (Pam); and grandchildren: Hannah Bochette, Abbigayle Irby, Bryson Irby, and Mason Irby. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Betty...
Sue Bolt
Oct 28, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, October 28, Sue Marilyn Bolt, 74. Sue was born in Rome, GA on October 17, 1947 to Clyde Lee Bolt and Evelyn Virginia Bolt. She worked as a phlebotomist with Quest Diagnostics. Sue was a loving and devoted sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Family members include her children: James M. Harrington...
Elwyn Gary Beddingfield
Oct 27, 2021
Elwyn Gary Beddingfield died on October 27, 2021, at his farm in Dearing, Georgia. Elwyn was born in Augusta on March 27, 1946, to William Penn Beddingfield, Jr. and Ethel Chester Beddingfield, natives of Wrightsville, Georgia. In 1964, Elwyn graduated from Richmond Academy in Augusta and went on to receive his BBA from Augusta College. He later received his Doctor...
Kaye Mauldin
Oct 27, 2021
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Kaye Owen Mauldin, 83, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She was the wife of 60 years to the late Harold Mauldin. Surviving family members include her sons: Craig Brian Mauldin (Beth), Barry Ryan Mauldin (Nancy); grandchildren: Kara Worrell (Tim), Brian Mauldin (Destiny), Abby Mauldin, Lee Mauldin (Hannah), Emily Mauldin, Kelsey Mauldin; and great...
Ingeborg Felts
Oct 25, 2021
Evans, GA – Very sadly reporting the passing of Mrs. Ingeborg E Felts, on Monday, October 25, 2021. Mrs. Felts has been a resident of Evans, GA for the past 44 years. Mrs. Felts was born in Mannheim, Germany the 5th of July 1927. She is survived by her husband of 65 years: Floyd Felts and a daughter: Diana L....
Trisha Brigham
Oct 24, 2021
Evans, GA –Mrs. Patricia “Trisha” Weathers Brigham, loving wife of William Breckenridge “Breck” Brigham, entered into rest on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Trisha was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Weathers. She was born and reared in Augusta. She was a proud graduate of Richmond Academy and Salem University in Winston Salem, NC. After graduation, Trisha worked for the...
Thomas "Pat" Leeking
Oct 24, 2021
Thomas Patrick “Pat” Leeking, 82 years old, passed away peacefully at the University Hospital in Augusta Georgia on October 24, 2021. Pat was born on January 20, 1939 in Augusta, Georgia. He was survived by his wife Sue Leeking, his daughter Nancy Sutphin (Chris), his son Patrick Leeking (Melissa), his three stepchildren Sharon Thornton (David), Karen Boswell (Mark), Chris Ratcliff...
Sherrel Covington
Oct 23, 2021
Sherrel Covington Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, October 23, 2021, Mrs. Sherrel L. Covington, 83, loving wife of 42 years to the late Randall Roy Covington. Sherrel earned her Accounting Degree from William Baptist University and was an accountant at A Able Lock & Key. She was a longtime member of The Building Worship Center. Sherrel was...
Gabrielle Irizarry
Oct 23, 2021
Gabrielle Irizarry Grovetown, GA – Beloved daughter and mother of 2, Gabrielle Latrelle Irizarry, born 2 OCT, 1994 deceased 23 OCT, 2021. She is survived by her mother: Cynthia Irizarry and father: German Irizarry, and sons: Anthony Diaz aged 4, and Landon McCann 2; Aunt: Cheryl Salter and Uncle: Mark Salter. She will be laid to rest on 30 OCT,...
Willard Franklin McIntyre
Oct 23, 2021
Willard Franklin McIntyre Augusta, GA – Willard Franklin McIntyre, 83 entered into rest October 23, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center, Husband of the late Ingrid McIntyre “Mac” as he was known by friends and family was born on December 15, 1937 in Gulley Bridge, West Virginia to the late Leslie Ray McIntyre and Pearl Johnson McIntyre. He served 22...
Catherine Waters Williamson
Oct 23, 2021
Catherine Waters Williamson, 60, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, the late Eugene (Gene) H. Williamson, a prominent orthodontist in Augusta. She is survived by her two older brothers, William F. Waters Jr of North Augusta, South Carolina, retired Lieutenant Colonel Stephen L. Waters (USAF)...
Phil Rogers
Oct 23, 2021
Phil Rogers Grovetown, GA - On Saturday, October 23, 2021, Phil Rogers, passed away at age 65. Phil was born on December 12, 1955 in Newnan, GA to Jimmy and Margie Rogers. He loved watching sports, especially the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs! He was preceded in death by his mother, Margie, and his niece, Kristy. He is survived by...
Matthew Leonard Zelgewicz
Oct 21, 2021
Matthew Zelgewicz Evans, GA – On Thursday, October 21, 2021 Matthew Leonard Zelgewicz, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend went to be with the Lord at the age of 33. Matthew will be missed dearly by those who love him, including his father, Jim (Mickey) Zelgewicz, mother, Kim (Norton) Wade, sisters Marisa Wade Hartley (Jason), Lauren Zelgewicz, and Kate...
Jerrell Lester McNutt
Oct 21, 2021
Jerrell Lester McNutt Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, October 21, 2021, Mr. Jerrell Lester McNutt, 94, was born December 19, 1926, in Dennis, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Thomas Nebraska and Lula May McNutt. At the age of 16 he felt led to be a preacher. He was a veteran of World War II...
Thomas Porter Fleming III
Oct 20, 2021
Thomas Porter Fleming III, “Porter” died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from Covid related complications. Porter was born in Bethesda, Maryland October 24, 1960 where his father William Henry Fleming II was a Resident at the Naval Hospital. A graveside service celebrating Porter’s life will be held at Summerville Cemetery on Wednesday October 27, at 11:00 AM. Known for his lively...