Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Edward S. Pihl
Nov 2, 2024
Evans, GA – Mr. Edward Samuel Pihl (81) loving husband of Susan K. Pihl, entered into rest on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Ed was born in Jacksonville, FL. He was a proud alumnus of Jacksonville University, where he forged lifelong friendships and developed a passion for his future career in Fire and Fraud Investigation. For 39 years, Ed dedicated himself to...
Carolyn Mulherin
Nov 2, 2024
Carolyn Butler Mulherin died on Saturday November 2nd at the age of 92 peacefully in her home after a brief illness. Carolyn “Mugga” as she was known to her family and friends was born August 21, 1932, in Athens, Georgia to Martie Norris and Boyd Butler. She moved to Augusta, Georgia at a very young age and graduated from Tubman...
Joseph Monroe
Nov 1, 2024
It is with deep sadness that our family shares the passing of Joseph “Joe” Monroe, of Evans, Georgia on November 1, 2024. At 87, Joe leaves behind a life of unwavering love, kindness, loyalty, faith, and joy that will be treasured by all who knew him.
Joe was born on March 2, 1937, in Clearwater, South Carolina, to Ernest and Lillian...
Kathryn Carter
Nov 1, 2024
Kathryn Bryson Trapnell Carter entered eternal rest surrounded by her family on Friday, November 1st, 2024, the Feast of All Saints.
She was born on March 22, 1933, in Augusta, GA to Edgar Poe and Marguerite Bryson Trapnell. She attended local public schools and graduated from Tubman High School for girls in 1951. Soon after graduation, she met and married Lawrence...
James "Jim" Richard Barry
Oct 29, 2024
James R. Barry of Evans, GA. passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born in Hartford, Ct., March 15, 1936. His parents, Thomas H. Barry IV and Laura Miller Barry and brother, Thomas H. Barry V, have predeceased him. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen Rose Barry of Evans, Ga, sister, Patricia Barry Harrison, Huntley,...
Dr. Jan "Doc" Scholer
Oct 29, 2024
Jan “Doc” Scholer was a beloved husband, dedicated father, hero to his grandchildren, and a loyal friend and mentor to countless. He was taken much too early, but he left a wonderful legacy and a lasting impression on all who knew him. He was an accomplished scientist, laboratory director, businessman, restauranteur, and martial artist, but his greatest accomplishment if you...
Frances F. Anderson
Oct 29, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Mrs. Frances F. Anderson, wife of 40 years to the late Hubert E. Anderson. Family members include son: Michael L. Adams (Joanie), daughter: Angie A. Griffin (Alan), stepson: Ernest Anderson (June), stepdaughter: Linda Cason (Roy), Grandchildren: Lacey Jenkins (Ashley), Carley Adams, Wesley Adams, Andrea Bird (Patrick), Alex Griffin (Brooke),...
Jackie Poteet
Oct 28, 2024
Augusta, GA – Joan J. “Jackie” Poteet, 84, entered into rest on Monday, October 28, 2024. Jackie is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Wilson Poteet; her parents, T.V. and Thelma Johnston; and her sister, Barbara Anne Kinard.
She is survived by her daughter, Marcy Stone Billings (Kevin); son, Mark Stone; grandchildren, Melissa Kate Strickland (Jesse), Kyle Evans (Kelli), Morgan...
Doris Walker Kenny
Oct 27, 2024
Augusta, GA – Our dear mother, Doris Walker Kenny, age 94 entered into her eternal resting place on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
She was born in Greensboro, GA on February 12, 1930, to the late Edwin Walker and Mary Ellenburg Walker. Doris graduated from Greensboro High School in 1947 and married her high school sweetheart, Joe Kenny, in 1949. They relocated...
Mary Ann Luttrell
Oct 26, 2024
Mary Ann Luttrell, age 74, entered into rest Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Mary Ann was born in Batesburg, SC to the late J.B. and Doris Dorman. She loved her children and grandchildren fiercely, and her laughter will be missed.
Family members include her two daughters Monica Keepers (John), Melissa Poole (Glenn) and one son Troy Luttrell (Casey), five grandchildren, Summer Keepers, Amanda...
Gerald Woodward Hargrove, Sr.
Oct 26, 2024
Augusta, Ga. – Mr. Gerald Woodward Hargrove, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Gerald was a lifelong Augusta resident and the proud middle son of Carl Howell Hargrove and Geraldine Woodward Hargrove. Gerald was born in Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday, June 27, 1944.
He attended the Academy of Richmond County (Class of ’62) and then the self-described “school...
Edna Marcum
Oct 25, 2024
Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Friday, October 25, 2024, Mrs. Edna Mundy Marcum, wife of 58 years to the late Percy Elwood Marcum. Other family members include her son: Mark “Chris” Marcum, Sr.; grandchildren: Erica Jordan (Nick), Christina Whitfield (John), and Mark Marcum, Jr. (Christine); great grandchildren are Nylah Marcum, Brynsley Marcum, Jayden Whitfield, Elijah Whitfield, Micah Whitfield:...
Charles C. Reynolds, Jr.
Oct 24, 2024
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, October 24, 2024, Mr. Charles C. Reynolds Jr, husband of the late Brenda Tice Reynolds.
Family members include sons: Heath Reynolds, Brice Reynolds (Teresa), Pat Reynolds (Melissa); daughters: Karen Hickman, Angelia Drake-Ferrer (Harvey) and Beth Penton. Eleven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother: Fred Reynolds; sister: Barbara Jean Johnston and numerous nieces, nephews, family...
Jimmy Nixon
Oct 23, 2024
Entered into rest on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Mr. James Francis “Jimmy” Nixon, age 63, loving husband of 35 years to Barbara DeGutes Nixon; Loving father of Sarah Nixon and the late James Charles “Jim” Nixon; brother: Johnny Nixon; sister: Becky Davis (Phiny), and many other loving family members.
Jimmy was a 1979 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. Jimmy...
Emily Fricks Heaton
Oct 23, 2024
Augusta, GA - Mrs. Emily Fricks Heaton entered into rest on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Augusta at the age of 90. Family members include her daughter: Monica Heaton Boyd (Michael); grandchildren: Emily Boyd Lyday (Paul), William M. B. Boyd (Catie), Charlotte Elizabeth Boyd; great-grandchildren: Bennett Elizabeth Lyday, Carter Heaton Boyd, William Bennett Boyd, and Thomas Brundage Boyd.
Emily was born...
William "Pete" L. Whatley
Oct 23, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, William Ludwick Whatley, 89, husband of Elaine Tidwell Whatley of over 63 years.
Pete was a native of Augusta, Georgia, graduating from Academy of Richmond County and attended the University of South Carolina as well. He graduated with a Masters of Science and Economics and was awarded the Phi Beta...
Meredith Creasy
Oct 22, 2024
Meredith Anderson Creasy went home to be with the Lord at the age of 94, on October 22, 2024. Meredith was born in Statesboro, Georgia on April 2, 1930. She met and married the love of her life in 1953. They moved into their new home in Augusta, Georgia where she resided until her death. She was a member of...
Chaplain Kenneth R. Gross, Sr.
Oct 22, 2024
Augusta, GA – Chaplain Kenneth Roy Gross, Sr., 84, met his Savior Jesus Christ face to face on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years the former Patricia Ann Orcutt; children: Charlene Patricia Boudet, Augusta, GA and Kenneth R. Gross, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded to Glory by...
Richard A. Ingram, Sr.
Oct 22, 2024
Augusta, GA – Richard Allen Ingram, Sr, aged 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend that will be deeply missed.
Richard was born on December 22, 1934, in Augusta, GA, where he spent his formative years. He joined the Navy and was stationed in Oakland, CA. After being injured he was honorably...
Frances Laney Altizer
Oct 17, 2024
Frances Jane (Laney) Altizer returned home to Jesus peacefully at the age of 86 on October 17, 2024, at NHC of North Augusta, SC after a brief illness. Up until the end Frances maintained her kindness, grace, good nature, inner strength, love of family and friends, and was grateful for her long life full of wonderful and varied experiences.
Frances was...