Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Stan Warren
Apr 21, 2021
Stan Warren Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Mr. Stanley Gordon Warren, 87, husband of the late Loretta Zook Warren. Stan was born in Tampa, FL, his military career brought him to Augusta, GA. He met Loretta Zook and had their first date at Lake Olmstead in Augusta, GA and were married in 1953. Stan’s...
Ray Mischel
Apr 20, 2021
Ray Mischel Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Mr. Ray Mischel, 87, husband of 60 years to Mrs. Helen Mischel. Raymond was born in Bismarck, ND. He enlisted in the US Army and retired as a Master Sargent after 24 years. Throughout his career, Ray and Helen lived in many places but made Martinez his...
Raymond G. Dunham
Apr 19, 2021
Raymond Gavin Dunham (July 26, 1931 - April 19, 2021) Born in Lucedale Mississippi to Richard J. Dunham and Lela Havard Dunham, the youngest of seven siblings, all of whom have preceded him in passing. He was very much loved by his siblings and their families as a very caring and giving "Uncle Ray". He was born and raised on...
Charles E. Standard Jr.
Apr 18, 2021
Charles E. Standard, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, April 18, 2021, Charles Eugene “Gene” Standard, Jr., 89, husband of 59 years to the late C. Eloise “Ella” Standard. Gene was one of the founding charter members of Lumpkin Road Baptist Church, with services being held in his home until the groundbreaking and construction of the original...
Mary Jane Breckenridge
Apr 18, 2021
Mrs. Mary Jane Breckenridge, 94, entered into rest April 18, 2021. Mary Jane was born August 28, 1926 to the late William Edward Aitken and Helen Margaret McClenaghan Aitken of Harrisburg, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Jack Clark Breckenridge, whom she married on June 28, 1945. Survivors include daughters Susan B. Alexanderson (Walter)...
Robert "Bob" H. Hill, Jr.
Apr 17, 2021
Robert “Bob” H. Hill, Jr. Martinez, GA - Robert “Bob” H. Hill, Jr. died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 70. Bob spent much of his life in Michigan and was born and raised in Saginaw. He and his family moved to Augusta in 1999. He enjoyed his work...
Joyce C. Shields
Apr 17, 2021
Joyce C. Shields Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 17, 2021, Mrs. Joyce Clayton Shields, 87, loving wife of 64 years to the late Bill H. Shields. Joyce was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a member of the Orchid Society of Aiken and Augusta. She was an avid gardener and will be missed...
Lawson Templeton
Apr 17, 2021
Lawson Templeton Augusta, GA-Entered into rest Saturday, April 17, 2021, Lawson E. Templeton, Jr. Lawson was born and raised in Augusta, GA. He attended Richmond Academy, lettering in football and basketball. He further went on to join The Augusta Eagles semi-pro football team. Lawson proudly served in the GA Army Reserves, earning the title of Expert Marksman. He worked for...
Irwin "Ray" Collier
Apr 16, 2021
Irwin “Ray” Collier Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, April 16, 2021, Mr. Irwin “Ray” Collier, 90, loving husband of the late Grace S. Collier. Ray was born in Itawamba County, Mississippi but grew up in Augusta. In 1952, he began his career as a District Manager for the circulation department of the Augusta Chronicle, he was promoted...
Carl Clinton Sweat Jr.
Apr 15, 2021
entered into rest Wednesday night, April 14th with his family holding his hand at the home of his son in Sandy Springs, Georgia at the age of only 90 years young. He was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia and most recently enjoyed living with his friends at St. John Towers. Mr. Sweat was always known to wear a smile...
Graham C. Held
Apr 14, 2021
Graham Christian Held Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Graham Christian Held, 61, beloved son of Robert “Bob” and Margaret “Peggy” Held and brother of Deborah Ann Held. Graham was born in Hawkinsville, Ga and spent many years in Lincolnton, GA before moving to Martinez, GA. He was a landscaper. A graveside service will be...
William F. Sims Jr.
Apr 10, 2021
William F. Sims, Jr. Gracewood, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 10, 2021, Mr. William F. Sims, Jr., 64. beloved son of the late William and Dorothy Sims and is survived by his sister: Deborah Gerwe and his nephews: Joshua and Stephen Gerwe William was born in Savannah, GA and moved to Gracewood, GA in 1963 at the...
Virginia Louise Schrempp
Apr 9, 2021
Virginia Louise Schrempp Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, April 9, 2021, Virginia Louise Schrempp, 83. Family members include her children: Karen Newman (Paul), James Schrempp (Reida); and granddaughter: Piper Webber. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Schrempp, one brother and two sisters. Services will be private. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis...
Freddie Mertins
Apr 8, 2021
Frederick G. “Freddie” Mertins, III Augusta, GA – Frederick Gustave Mertins, III, 78, entered into rest on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Gustave Mertins, Jr. and Eleanor Binns Mertins. Freddie grew up in Augusta, GA, graduated from Richmond Academy in 1960, and earned a degree in Finance from the University of Georgia....
Donald Roupp
Apr 7, 2021
Augusta, GA - Mr. Donald Roupp, 80, went to meet Jesus on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 with his family by his side. A native of Mansfield, PA, Don was the son of the late Laverne and Alberta Roupp. Don is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, MaryAnn, sons John Roupp (Lori) and Jeffrey Roupp (Christina), grandson Travis John...
Lottie Helinski Petry
Apr 7, 2021
Lottie Helinski Petry Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, Lottie Helinski Petry, 95, wife of the late Walter Petry. Lottie moved to Augusta in 1977 from Newark, NJ. She retired as a Laboratory Services Medical Transcriptionist from the VA Hospital. In her spare time, Lottie enjoyed music and singing. Her sons, grandsons and great grandchildren...
Lillian Bolyard
Apr 6, 2021
Lillian Crawford Bolyard Augusta, GA – Lillian Crawford Bolyard, 100, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, wife of the late Frank Bolyard, Sr. She was born in Augusta, GA on October 10, 1920. She was raised in Augusta and graduated from Tubman High School. She worked at Southern Bell in Macon, GA as a telephone operator as a...
Marjorie T. Skiles
Apr 4, 2021
Marjorie T. Skiles Augusta, GA – Mrs. Marjorie (Ann) Thompson Skiles, 88, wife to the late Norman Leslie Skiles, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She maintained a faithful belief in God and was a charter member of the Bayvale Baptist Church. She and her husband of 51 years worked with the...
Louise Hensley
Apr 2, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, April 2, 2021, Marjorie Louise Hensley, 95, wife of the late Leo C. Hensley. Mrs. Hensley was born in Campobello, South Carolina and graduated from Campobello High School. She attended Winthrop College and held a career in cosmetology for 35 years. She moved to Augusta in 1955 and was a member of...