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Randolph R. Smith, M.D.

Randolph R. Smith, M.D.

Jul 6, 2019

Augusta, GA – Randolph Relihan Smith, M.D., beloved husband of Becky Jo Hardy Smith, died on July 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Maxine Relihan Smith and Lester Vernon Smith of Augusta, GA, and was named for his maternal grandfather Randolph Cheatham Relihan of Douglas, GA, who was the Sheriff of Coffee...

Frank Matheny Whitfield

Frank Matheny Whitfield

Jul 4, 2019

Augusta, GA – Frank Matheny Whitfield entered into rest Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the age of 68. Frank was born in Savannah, GA on November 11, 1950 to the late Harry B. and Doris M. Whitfield. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Susan W. Pitchford. He is survived by his wife, Janice Napier Whitfield of Augusta,...

Mr. Joseph Francis Herrity

Mr. Joseph Francis Herrity

Jul 4, 2019

JOSEPH FRANCIS HERRITY Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 4, 2019, Joseph Francis Herrity, 83, loving husband of the late Rebecca “Becky” Herrity. Mr. Herrity retired from the U.S.Army after 20 years. He then also retired from the U.S. Postal service after 20 years. Mr. Herrity was a charter member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He served with...

Miss Vivian May Robinson

Miss Vivian May Robinson

Jul 3, 2019

Augusta, GA – Miss Vivian May Robinson, 94, beloved daughter of Maybelle Fountain and W. J. Robinson, entered into rest July 3, 2019. Miss Robinson was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. She graduated from Tubman High School in 1944. She worked for the Georgia and Florida Railroad and retired from the Life of Georgia Co. in 1985. Vivian enjoyed...

Joso "Joe" Curkovic

Joso "Joe" Curkovic

Jun 30, 2019

Joso “Joe” Curkovic Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 30, 2019 at home, Joso "Joe" Curkovic, 70, loving husband of 46 years to Nada Curkovic. Mr. Curkovic was born and raised in the Zadar region of Croatia. He took a chance by leaving his native country to form a better life in the United States. Mr. Curkovic loved...

Mary Pileggi

Mary Pileggi

Jun 30, 2019

Mary Pileggi Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 30, 2019, Mrs. Mary Ellen Pileggi, 84, loving wife of the late Salvatore “Subby” Pileggi. Mrs. Pileggi was a native of Stapleton, but grew up in Wrens, Ga. She retired from the claims department at MCG. To Mary, God was first, but then came family. She was a member of...

Dr. A. Reginald Pilcher

Dr. A. Reginald Pilcher

Jun 29, 2019

Dr. A. Reginald “Reggie” Pilcher, 72, loving husband of Pamela Pilcher, entered into rest on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Reggie was born and raised in Macon, GA. He was a graduate of A. R. Willingham High School in Macon, GA and Middle Georgia College in Cochran, GA. He then moved to Augusta to attend Augusta College. After graduation, he began...

Robert Wilson, Sr.

Robert Wilson, Sr.

Jun 29, 2019

Robert Wilson Augusta, GA – Was ushered into the arms of Jesus Saturday, June 29, 2019, Mr. Robert William Wilson, Sr., 70, loving husband of Sharon R. Wilson. Robert, known by friends and family as Bob, was born to Robert Ross and Betty Hilyard on December 13, 1948. He was later adopted by Margarite and Leo Wilson and raised with...

Ms. Jennie Mae Flanders

Ms. Jennie Mae Flanders

Jun 28, 2019

Jennie Mae Flanders Augusta, GA – Jennie Mae Flanders, 101, wife of the late Rudolph Flanders, was born in Augusta on April 17, 1918 and entered into rest Friday, June 28, 2019. Jennie was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Jennie is survived by her daughter, Sylvia (Buddy) Dozier;...

Mr. William "Billy" Fulcher

Mr. William "Billy" Fulcher

Jun 24, 2019

Hephzibah, GA – It is with great sadness that the family of William Clifford Fulcher Sr. announces that he passed away on Monday, after a brief illness. “Billy” as known to friends, was a lifelong resident of Hephzibah, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Peggy Ann Parrish Fulcher; his parents: William Lafayette Fulcher and...

Mrs. Maureen Thomas Jones

Mrs. Maureen Thomas Jones

Jun 24, 2019

Augusta, GA – Maureen Thomas Jones died on Monday, June 24, 2019. She was the wife of the late William Morris Jones, Jr. Mrs. Jones was a native of Winter Park, Florida and had made her home in Augusta for the past 74 years. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia where she received a B.A. degree in...

Mr. John Thomas "Tommy" Staton Sr.

Mr. John Thomas "Tommy" Staton Sr.

Jun 20, 2019

MR. JOHN THOMAS STATON, SR. MARTINEZ, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 20, 2019, John Thomas “Tommy” Staton, Sr., 78, loving husband of 54 years to Kathryn Bryngelson Staton. Tommy was born in Darlington, SC to Johnny Thomas Staton and Zelda Newsome Staton. While his father died when he was an infant, Tommy was raised by his mother and...

Marcia Smith

Marcia Smith

Jun 15, 2019

Evans, GA – Marcia Smith, 65, of Augusta, Georgia, died peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Camellia Walk Assisted Living Facility in Evans. She was born on November 29, 1953, in Albany, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Irene Smith and her brother, Jay Smith, all of Kinderhook, NY. She is survived by her sisters: Jacqueline...

Mrs. Ruth A. Hoopes

Mrs. Ruth A. Hoopes

Jun 13, 2019

Ruth A. Hoopes, 93, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. She was born Ruth Ann James on Christmas Eve 1925 in Delaware, OH, to Marie Robinson James and V. Leroy James, a Methodist minister. Ruth grew up in Carrollton, OH and married Charles Robert (Bob) Hoopes in 1948. She graduated from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea,...

Mr. Siegfried Graf von Schweinitz

Mr. Siegfried Graf von Schweinitz

Jun 13, 2019

Evans, GA – Siegfried Graf von Schweinitz, 91, passed away peacefully at his residence with family by his side on June 13th, 2019. Survived by his wife, Ruth Elisabeth Grafin von Schweinitz; four children, twelve grandchildren: Dietrich Graf von Schweinitz, his wife, Sarah and children (Elisabeth, Julie, Georgina) Siegfried Graf von Schweinitz Jr., his wife, Joni and his children (Annaliese,...

Mrs. Vickie Ellis

Mrs. Vickie Ellis

Jun 11, 2019

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 11, 2019, Victoria B. Ellis, 62, loving wife of 43 years of Walter Brian Ellis. Mrs. Ellis is a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She worked as a Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reimbursement Specialist for Doctor’s Hospital for 26 years. Mrs. Ellis was a devoted member of St. James United Methodist...

Ms Martha Jean Robinson

Ms Martha Jean Robinson

Jun 10, 2019

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 10, 2019, Martha Jean Robinson, 80, beloved wife of the late Johnny Robinson. Martha was an incredibly devoted grandmother and great grandmother known affectionately as “Nanny”. She was an active member at Sanctuary Church. After a brief stint as a realtor, Martha retired from Montgomery Ward. She will be deeply missed by...

David "Mike" Michael Poston

David "Mike" Michael Poston

Jun 9, 2019

MIKE POSTON Grovetown, GA - It is with sadness that we announce the death of David Michael Poston, loving husband and father, at age 67 on June 9, 2019. Mike, as he was known, was an Augusta native. He was retired after 32 years at MCG and served a tour of duty in the Marines during the Vietnam War. He...

Lauren & Blakely Cowart

Lauren & Blakely Cowart

Jun 8, 2019

Lauren & Blakely Cowart Augusta, GA – Lauren and Blakely Cowart entered into rest Saturday, June 8th, 2019. Lauren, age 37, was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a graduate of University of South Carolina Aiken where she earned her Bachelor’s in Communications. She was the Production Manager with Wier-Stewart. She was a loving daughter and devoted mother. Lauren...

Mary Anne Pennington

Mary Anne Pennington

Jun 8, 2019

Mary Anne Pennington Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 8, 2019, Mrs. Mary Anne Boyd Pennington, 84, loving wife of the late Claude Eugene Pennington. Mrs. Pennington was a member of “The Sweet Adelines” Augusta Chapter. She was very artistic and enjoyed painting, and she loved animals especially cats. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Family...

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