Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Jimmie F. Osterhoudt
May 9, 2014
Jimmie F. Osterhoudt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 9, 2014, Jimmie F. Osterhoudt, 65, wife of Bill Osterhoudt. Mrs. Osterhoudt was a saleswoman at Triangle Dodge for 18 years. In addition to her husband, family members include daughter: Stacy Osterhoudt Mackes; son: Scott Osterhoudt and wife Casey Thomas Osterhoudt; and grandson: Carter Mackes. The family wishes to...
Theron Newby Graves, Jr.
May 9, 2014
Theron Newby Graves, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 9, 2014, Theron Newby Graves, Jr., 72, loving husband of 49 years to Maggie “Sunny” Graves. Mr. Graves was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta. He was the owner and operator of Clyde Dunaway Bicycle Shop. He was an outstanding husband, father, and grandfather. In addition...
Robert Louis Symms
May 8, 2014
Robert Louis Symms Augusta, GA – Robert Symms went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, May 8, 2014 in Augusta, GA. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Robert’s love for the Lord Jesus Christ was evident in his desire to live every day for God’s glory. Survivors include his wife and business partner of 32 years, Helen Witte...
Leonard H. Lifsey
May 8, 2014
Leonard H. Lifsey, Sr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Leonard H. Lifsey, Sr., 94, husband of the late Mary Balkcom Lifsey, entered into rest Thursday morning, May 8, 2014, at the downtown Charlie Norwood VA Hospital. He had been a resident at the Uptown VA for the past 2 ½ years. Mr. Lifsey is predeceased by his son, Tom Lifsey, who...
Joseph T. Peacher
May 7, 2014
Joseph T. Peacher Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 7, 2014, Mr. Joseph Thompson Peacher, 84, loving husband of Catherine Peacher. Family members in addition to his wife include 5 sons, 4, daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. The service will be private. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484....
Margie Smallwood Rogers
May 7, 2014
Margie Smallwood Rogers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest May 7, 2014, Margie Smallwood Rogers, loving wife of Jimmy Rogers. Mrs. Rogers was a member of Abilene Baptist Church. Her pride and joy was being a wife, mother, and Gaga to her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, family members include son: Phil Rogers of Grovetown; daughters: Cyndie Rogers of...
Mary Barfield
May 7, 2014
Mary Barfield Augusta, GA – Mary Boyd Durham Barfield, 92, entered into the arms of her Savior on May 7, 2014, at her home. Mrs. Barfield was born and raised in Woodville, Georgia on December 7, 1921. She was one of 12 children of Alexander Franklin and Helen McWhorter Durham. She was a graduate of South Georgia College in Douglas,...
Dorothy M. Morgan
May 7, 2014
Dorothy M. Morgan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 7, 2014, Mrs. Dorothy M. Morgan, 76, wife of Tom Morgan. Mrs. Morgan was an excellent cook and loved to crochet. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Family members include in addition to her husband include daughters: Charlene Gorgornio, Krystal Mills; son: Gene David Rigsbby;...
Sister Mary "Vladimira" Havelock
May 4, 2014
Sister “Vladimira” Havelock Augusta, GA – Sister Mary “Vladimira” Havelock fell asleep in Christ on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the age of 76. Sister served at St. Ignatios Melkite Catholic Church in Augusta for the past eleven years. Beginning at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, her body will lie in state at St. Ignatios and the funeral...
Robert E. Cook
May 4, 2014
Robert E. Cook Augusta, GA – Robert E. “Bob” Cook, 83, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014. Bob was the oldest of three children born in Harriman, Tennessee. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Rufus E. Cook and Iva (Whitlock) Cook, one sister Emma Melton of Newberry, South Carolina, James Cook of Oxnard, California, and...
Thomas Petersen
May 3, 2014
Thomas Petersen Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 3, 2014 after an extended battle with cancer, Mr. Thomas Eugene Petersen, 72, loving husband of Betty Petersen. Mr. Petersen was a native of Durand and lived the majority of his life in Corunna, but has lived in Greensboro, Georgia since 2013. Mr. Petersen was a United States Navy Veteran...
Ann Tomlin Lynn
May 3, 2014
Ann Tomlin Lynn Augusta, GA – Mrs. Ann Tomlin Lynn, 71, entered into rest Saturday, May 3, 2014. Mrs. Lynn was a 1961 graduate of Richmond Academy. She was a member of Burns Memorial United Methodist Church, Rosemary Assembly Rainbow Girls, and state officer. She was also a member of the Rosemary Chapter of the Eastern Star. Family members include...
Gerald "Rino" Hixon
May 2, 2014
Gerald “Rino” Hixon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 02, 2014, Mr. Gerald “Rino” W. Hixon, Sr., 78, husband to the late Gloria Hazel Hixon. Mr. Hixon played football and was a 1955 graduate of Academy of Richmond County. He coached and played football for the Augusta Eagles and was an avid fisherman. Family members include daughter: Julie...
Julian "Buddy" Fiske, Jr.
May 2, 2014
Julian “Buddy” Fiske, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 2, 2014, Mr. Julian “Buddy” Fiske, Jr., 87, loving husband of 53 years to Jewelle Fiske. Mr. Fiske graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1943 and then was a 1948 graduate of Georgia Tech. Out of college, he started as a Plant Engineer at Fine Products...
Bobby Whaley
May 2, 2014
Bobby Whaley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 2, 2014, Mr. Robert W. “Bobby” Whaley, 85, loving husband of Mabel R. Whaley. Bobby, son of Carlos Cortez Whaley and step-father Frank Whaley and mother Jessie Skinner Whaley. Bobby was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a 1945 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. While...
Mary Alice King
May 1, 2014
Mary Alice King Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 1, 2014, Mrs. Mary Alice Mulherin King, 64, loving wife of Thomas J. King, Sr. Mrs. King was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a 1968 graduate of Aquinas and earned her Specialist Degree in Education from Augusta College in 1991. She retired after 33 years...
Aubrey F. Clark
Apr 29, 2014
Aubrey F. Clark Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, April 29, 2014, Mr. Aubrey Frontis Clark, 80, loving husband of the late Gene Cox Clark. Mr. Clark was a member of Crawford Avenue Baptist Church. He was Past Master of George Walton Lodge #410 F & AM and was a Shriner. He was an entrepreneur during his lifetime. He...
Thomas Bruno
Apr 27, 2014
Thomas Bruno Evans, GA – Mr. Thomas Joseph Bruno, 62, entered into rest Sunday, April 27, 2014. Mr. Bruno was a native of New Orleans. He attended Fortier High School. He was employed by Blue Cross. He has been a resident of the Augusta area for the last 14 years. He was a quiet and gentle man who loved his...
Jiu Shoang Chen
Apr 27, 2014
Jiu Shoang Chen Augusta, GA – Jiu Shoang Chen, 91, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 12:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
Robert Beauford Swann
Apr 27, 2014
Robert Beauford Swann Augusta, GA - Robert Beauford Swann (Bob), beloved father of Russell and Ryan Swann, entered into rest on April 27, 2014, at his residence in Augusta at the age of 49. Bob was born on October 13, 1964, to the late Walter E. Swann, Jr. and Annie Laura Hillman Swann. He attended Augusta schools, graduating from Richmond...