Obituaries

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

Robert Eugene Leftwich, PhD

Robert Eugene Leftwich, PhD

Jan 13, 2024

Born on July 2, 1940, Dr. Robert Eugene Leftwich, PhD passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, due to covid complications. A Texas native, he grew up in Longmont, Colorado.

Robert attended Baylor University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1963. He continued his education obtaining a Master’s Degree at Northern Illinois University in 1970, and a Doctorate...

Pascal Bryant, Jr.

Pascal Bryant, Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, January 13, 2024, Mr. Pascal Bryant, Jr., 92, loving husband of Barbara Bryant.

Pascal was a member of National Hills Baptist Church and of the Martinez Masonic Lodge #710, Scottish Rite, Jamil Shriners, York Rite, Alee Temple, and the Shade Tree A Model A Club. He proudly served in the United States...

Beverly Ann Turner

Beverly Ann Turner

Jan 13, 2024

 

Beverly Turner

 

Augusta, GA – Beverly Ann Turner, 61, entered into rest Saturday, January 13, 2024.

 

Beverly was a native of the Augusta area. She grew up in Lincolnton where she raised her 3 daughters. She loved working in her yard, antiquing, spending time with her family and visiting the zoo.

 

Family members include her daughters:...

M. Lee Luckey, Jr.

M. Lee Luckey, Jr.

Jan 12, 2024

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, January 12, 2024, Marion Lee Luckey, Jr., 80, loving husband of 55 years to Ann Hydrick Luckey.

 

Lee was born February 28, 1943, in Greensboro, NC. He was a Lifelong resident of the Augusta area. He proudly served in the Unites States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked as a certified...

James David Ouzts

James David Ouzts

Jan 12, 2024

Augusta, GA – James David Ouzts, 76, entered into rest Friday, January 12, 2024.

 

James was born December 21, 1947 in Augusta to the late Odell and Pauline Ouzts. He was director of the American Bowling Association. He proudly served in the United States Army and was a painter in the CSRA. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and was...

Patty Ramsey

Patty Ramsey

Jan 11, 2024

Patty Bullard Ramsey

Pawley’s Island, SC – Entered into rest on Thursday, January 11, 2024, Mrs. PattyBullard Ramsey, age 90.

Patty was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She became a military wife andwas very supportive of her husband. Patty was a loving and devoted wife, mother,and grandmother. She adored the beach, and along with her husband, she builther dream home...

Herbert Roger Humphries

Herbert Roger Humphries

Jan 10, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Mr. Herbert Roger Humphries, 76, husband of Mrs. Jacinta McKenzie Humphries.

 

Family members in addition to his wife include children: Stephanie Baxter (Jason), Mary Elizabeth Graham (Jeff), John Humphries, and Cecilia Woodruff (Nakia); grandchildren: Kane Baxter, Mackenzie Woodruff, Faith Baxter, and Bryan Woodruff; siblings: David Humphries, Edward Humphries,...

Doris Hoffman

Doris Hoffman

Jan 10, 2024

 

Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Doris Jones Hoffman, 82.

Doris was born in Davisboro, GA. She retired from Bechtel Corporation with 23 years of service. Doris was a member of Abilene Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Shirley Farmer Sunday School Class.

Family members include her daughters: Kim Clarke (Chris), Janet Marks (Bill),...

Curtis A. Markey

Curtis A. Markey

Jan 9, 2024

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 9th, Curtis A. Markey, 70, loving husband of Janice Ritchie Markey.

Curtis was born in Southington, CT. He served 12 years in the US Navy, most often on submarines. He was a nuclear trained machinist mate. Curt served with distinction aboard the USS Enterprise, the USS Woodrow Wilson and the...

Bob Peterson

Bob Peterson

Jan 8, 2024

 

Entered into rest on Monday, January 8, 2024, Bobby Ray Peterson, 91, loving husband of to Mrs. Elaine Peterson.

Bob was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army for over 20 years, during which he served two tours in Vietnam and Korea. Bob was a member at Pineview Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon...

Carole King

Carole King

Jan 7, 2024

 

Carole King

 

Carole Jean King, 79, entered into rest Sunday, January 7, 2024.

 

Carole was a sales director for Brunswick Bowling for over 30 years. She enjoyed playing Bingo and watching her favorite shows.

 

Family members include her children: Rick Prince, Bill Prince (Annette) and Kathy Rogers (Ken); and grandchildren: Lauren Rogers, Jacob Rogers,...

Richard James LaFratta

Richard James LaFratta

Jan 7, 2024

Entered into rest on Sunday, January 7, 2024, Mr. Richard LaFratta, 73, loving husband of Luc M. Hua.

 

Richard was a native of Boston, MA, but had lived in Evans, GA for several years before his death. He was a veteran of the United States Army who proudly served his country. Richard loved dogs, football, and playing the...

Mr. John James Ertz, Jr.

Mr. John James Ertz, Jr.

Jan 6, 2024

Evans, GA – Mr. John James Ertz, Jr., 54, loving husband of Joyce Ertz, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

 

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Pastor Bryan Cockrell officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. The family will receive...

Johnnie H. Maher

Johnnie H. Maher

Jan 4, 2024

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, January 4, 2024, Mrs. Johnnie Holmes Maher, 95, loving wife of the late SFC (ret) Ronald R. Maher.

Johnnie was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Lee Stephen Holmes and Selma Moye Holmes. Along with her husband she gave many hours of her life to serving veterans. In recognition for her service,...

Virginia Garwood Weigle

Virginia Garwood Weigle

Jan 4, 2024

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, January 4, 2024, Virginia Garwood Weigle, 93, loving wife of Mr. Edward Goodrich Weigle, Jr.

 

Virginia was a native of Augusta. She graduated from Mount St. Joseph School and was a lifetime member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. She and her husband served as lay ministers and served...

Paul Baldo Balducci

Paul Baldo Balducci

Jan 4, 2024

 

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 4, 2024, Mr. Paul Baldo Balducci, 85, loving husband of 30 years to the late Maria Lydia Balducci de Ortiz.

 

Paul was a native of Richmond, Virginia and joined the United States Navy at age 17. In 1959 he began a career with the U.S. Post Office and retired after...

Patrick James Rice

Patrick James Rice

Jan 4, 2024

Patrick James Rice passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 4, 2024.  Mr. Rice was born on January 15, 1942, in Chattanooga, TN to the late Helen Brennan Rice and Albert Anthony Rice.

 

Mr. Rice graduated from Aquinas High School in 1959 and Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama in 1963. He then graduated with...

Jane Wilson Howington

Jane Wilson Howington

Jan 3, 2024

Jane Wilson Howington, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on January 3, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on April 18, 1942 in Lake City, South Carolina and is preceded in death by her mother, June Ham Wilson who blessed her with a courageous, indomitable and independent spirit.  She is survived by her husband, Jerry and two...

Robbie J. Williams

Robbie J. Williams

Jan 2, 2024

Robbie J. Williams of Tennille, Georgia passed away on January 2, 2024, at the age of 86. Robbie was born June 4, 1937, in Dahlonega, Georgia to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Carlton Williams. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Mercer University in 1959. She then completed training as a medical technologist at Grady Hospital in Atlanta before moving to...

Saxonie Tollison

Saxonie Tollison

Jan 1, 2024

Saxonie Tollison

 

Evans, GA - In loving memory of Saxonie D. Bree aka Saxonie Tollison who entered into rest on January 1, 2024.

 

Saxonie was born in Long Beach, CA on August 2, 1965.  She moved to Augusta in June of 1997. Sax was a very talented master cosmetologist and makeup artist owning her own business in Long Beach. She became very...

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