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