Obituaries

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

Douglas M. Wright

Douglas M. Wright

May 31, 2015

Douglas M. Wright Augusta, GA – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2015, Mr. Douglas M. Wright, 43, loving husband of 15 years to Liz Wright. Mr. Wright proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy. He was passionate about his career as a mechanic at Augusta Harley-Davidson, as well as a Tennessee Vols fan...

Drake Anderson Skeens

Drake Anderson Skeens

May 30, 2015

Drake Anderson Skeens Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 30, 2015, baby Drake Anderson Skeens. The family wishes to thank everyone for their support and prayers and for the Dedicated to Drake Facebook page. A special thank you goes to the NICU staff at GRU. Family members include parents: Rheney and Trey Skeens; sisters: Shaylie McElmurray and Gracie...

Connie Durham

Connie Durham

May 28, 2015

Connie Durham Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 28, 2015, Ms. Constance Durham, 65. Mrs. Durham was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She was hardworking and passionate about her job as manager of One Main Financial. Ms. Durham was a loving mother and devoted daughter. Family members include daughter: April Durham; her dad: Carey Hembree;...

Joseph Barrett

Joseph Barrett

May 27, 2015

Joseph Barrett Augusta, GA – Dr. Joseph Michael “Mike” Barrett, 73, loving and caring husband of 50 years to Donna Barrett, entered into rest May 27th, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital. A memorial service will be Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Higgins and Rev. Grady Mosley officiating. The family will...

Ethel V. Wylie

Ethel V. Wylie

May 27, 2015

Ethel V. Wylie Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 27, 2015, Mrs. Ethel V. Wylie, 95, wife of the late Dr. Moffatt Hardeman Wylie and the late William Davies Eve. Mrs. Wylie was a native of Charleston, SC but lived most of her life in Augusta. She was a member of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was also...

Larry James Gilpin, Sr.

Larry James Gilpin, Sr.

May 26, 2015

Larry James Gilpin, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, May 26, 2015, Mr. Larry James Gilpin, Sr., 65, loving husband of 40 years to Grace J. Gilpin. Mr. Gilpin is a native of Burke County but has lived in Augusta since 1970. He had been in the roofing industry for over 40 years. Mr. Gilpin worked for Southern...

Mary Arline Kelly

Mary Arline Kelly

May 26, 2015

Mary Arline Kelly Augusta, GA –Mrs. Mary Arline Kelly, 79, wife of Samuel A. Rigby and the late William Philip Kelly, entered into rest Tuesday, May 26, 2015, Arline was born in Cincinnati, OH, then moved to Augusta in 1945. She grew up on Glenn Avenue where she also raised her 5 children. She was a graduate of Mount St....

Roberta Hickman

Roberta Hickman

May 25, 2015

Roberta Hickman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, May 25, 2015, Mrs. Roberta Wilkinson Hickman, 88, loving wife to Edward Hickman. Mrs. Hickman was a graduate of Decatur High School and a member of In Focus Church. She was co-owner of Wilkinson’s Cafe along with her late husband, John Carswell Wilkinson, before going on to become the head secretary...

Stephanie R. Stephens

Stephanie R. Stephens

May 24, 2015

Stephanie R. Stephens Simpsonville, SC – Entered into rest Sunday, May 24, 2015, Mrs. Stephanie R. Stephens, 50, wife of Mr. Philip A. Stephens. Mrs. Stephens was a native of Augusta but lived in Simpsonville, SC. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Los Alamos, NM and a former member of Warren Baptist Church of Augusta. She loved...

Patricia Brown Arnold

Patricia Brown Arnold

May 21, 2015

Patricia Brown Arnold Augusta, GA – Patti entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Patti was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was self-employed in estate sales and she attended Life Ministries International. Family members include husband: Tim Arnold; mother: Jewel H. Brown; sisters: Teri B. Holt (Dale) and Maggi B....

Teri Lea Staulcup

Teri Lea Staulcup

May 21, 2015

Teri Lea Staulcup Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 21, 2015, Mrs. Teri Lea Staulcup, 55 wife of Mr. Karl Staulcup. Teri lived in Evans, GA and was a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church and a former member of the Annie Lewis Sunday School Class. She was a member the Order of the Eastern Star Martinez...

Margaret Fuller

Margaret Fuller

May 21, 2015

Margaret Fuller Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 21, 2015, Mrs. Margaret “Marge” W. Fuller, 91, loving wife of 69 years to Joseph “Joe” B. Fuller. Marge was born in Cleveland, OH but moved to California at an early age and lived in the San Francisco Bay area until moving to Augusta in 1946. She met her husband...

Rhett Reese

Rhett Reese

May 19, 2015

Rhett Reese Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, May 19, 2015, Rhett Allen Reese, 17, loving son to Richard and Cindy Reese. Mr. Reese was a member of Fort Creek Baptist Church. Family members in addition to his parents include brother: Richard Augustus Reese; maternal grandparents: Lawrence Augustus Polk and Pauline Hazel Polk; paternal grandparents: Norman Fontaine Reese and...

Mary Mell Battey

Mary Mell Battey

May 18, 2015

Mary Mell Battey Augusta, GA – Mary Mell Battey, beloved sister, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at her cherished Augusta home surrounded by family members on May 18, 2015 after an extended illness. Mrs. Battey, the youngest of three children, was born in Wayne, PA on July 20, 1930 to Augusta natives Patrick Hues Mell and Margaret Loyless. Her...

Beverly Brindisi

Beverly Brindisi

May 15, 2015

Beverly J. Brindisi Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 15, 2015 after a long illness, Mrs. Beverly J. Brindisi, 62, wife of 44 years to Frederick J. Brindisi. A native of Macedon, NY, Mrs. Brindisi lived in Evans for the last 20 years. She was the office manager for her husband’s company, Baker Hydro Filtrations for 16...

Martin Niederhofer

Martin Niederhofer

May 15, 2015

Martin Niederhofer Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 15, 2015, Mr. Martin Dennis Niederhofer, 30, son of Dennis and Linda West Niederhofer. Mr. Niederhofer was a graduate of Evans High School. He was a talented drummer, loved heavy rock music, and never met a stranger. He was a loving son, brother, and friend. Family members in addition to...

Jean Brannon "Heap" Waters

Jean Brannon "Heap" Waters

May 15, 2015

Jean Brannon “Heap” Waters Augusta, GA – Mr. Heap Waters, 83, husband of Mrs. Bobbie Waters entered into rest to be with the Lord Friday, May 15, 2015 in the comfort of his home. Mr. Waters was a native of Charleston, SC but chose Augusta as his home. He was a graduate of the High School of Charleston after which...

Mary Beth Becton

Mary Beth Becton

May 13, 2015

Mary Beth Becton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Mrs. Mary Beth Becton, 82, loving wife to Dr. James L. Becton for 55 years. Mrs. Becton was a native of Orangeburg, SC, daughter of Dr. Wriston and Thelma Conrad. She has lived in Augusta most of her adult life. She was a graduate of the University...

Dick Lacharite

Dick Lacharite

May 13, 2015

Dick Lacharite Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Mr. Richard Joseph Lacharite, 76, husband of 55 years to Jane Lacharite. Mr. Lacharite was born in Lawrence, MA but lived in Augusta for many years. He served his country for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army. Following his retirement from the...

E. Janet Cook

E. Janet Cook

May 13, 2015

E. Janet Cook Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Mrs. E. Janet Cook, 80, loving and devoted wife to the late Maurice G. Cook. Mrs. Cook was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was an excellent cook and could complete crossword puzzles and Sudoku puzzles with a pen. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and knitting. She...