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

Charles Edward "Skip" Hopson

Charles Edward "Skip" Hopson

Aug 4, 2013

Charles Hopson Augusta, GA. — Charles Edward “Skip” Hopson, 68, of Augusta, formerly of Metropolis, IL, died the morning of Sunday, August 4, 2013. Skip was an entrepreneur, and the CEO and co-owner of Milworx Materials Inc.,Decatur, AL. He was a graduate of Metropolis High School of 1962 and was class Salutatorian, member of the golf team and quarterback of...

Kenneth Walter Edge

Kenneth Walter Edge

Aug 3, 2013

Ken Edge Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 3, 2013, Mr. Kenneth Walter Edge, 79, husband of the late Mrs. Janie Marie Edge. Mr. Edge was a native of Greer, SC, but lived in Augusta for the past 48 years. He was a member of the Bailey Masonic Lodge #146 and a member of the Hasan Shriner’s in...

Van Boyd Kendrick

Van Boyd Kendrick

Aug 3, 2013

Van Boyd Kendrick Seattle, WA – Entered into rest Friday, August 2, 2013, Mr. Van Boyd Kendrick, 32, son of Ms. Phyllis Marsh. Family members in addition to his mother include sister: Lehua Lashua married to David Lashua of Kindsbach, Germany and two nephews (Aaron and Harley); twin brother: Dowling Kendrick of Georgia; younger brother Tony Kendrick of Spokane, Washington...

Charles Bruce Walker

Charles Bruce Walker

Aug 3, 2013

Mr. Charlie B. Walker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 3, 2013, after a brief illness, Mr. Charles “Charlie” Bruce Walker, 68, husband of Mrs. Rose Leonard-Walker. Charlie was a lifelong Augustan, a graduate of Boys' Catholic High and Augusta College, and a successful businessman. While his list of accomplishments is long, though, his friends and family will...

Heather Marie Kinlaw

Heather Marie Kinlaw

Aug 2, 2013

Heather Marie Kinlaw Evans, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 2, 2013, Heather Marie Kinlaw, 30, the mother of Leila Kinlaw, who loved her dearly, and daughter of Lonnie and Marie Kinlaw. Additional family members include brother: Eric Kinlaw and wife Kristi; niece: Finlee Kinlaw; nephews: Mylo Kinlaw, Asher Kinlaw; paternal grandmother: Lizzie Kinlaw; and a number of aunts,...

Doris Sorrow Figgie Harkins

Doris Sorrow Figgie Harkins

Aug 2, 2013

Mrs. Doris Sorrow “Figgie” Harkins Retired Sales Augusta, GA-Entered into rest Friday, August 2, 2013. Mrs. Doris Sorrow “FIGGIE” Harkins, was 89 years old. Mrs. Harkins was retired from sales. She was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God. Figgie, as she was known to those close to her, loved cooking for others and listening to good...

Ruth A. Bartley

Ruth A. Bartley

Aug 1, 2013

Mrs. Ruth A. Bartley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Augusta Gardens, Ruth A. Bartley, 91, wife of the late Dr. Ernest R. Bartley. Family members include daughter: Susan K. Bartley Miller of Augusta, GA; son-in-law: Dr. George W. Williams, Jr. of Augusta, GA; grandchildren: M. Todd Miller (Julianne), Suzanne M. Ingersoll (Jay), Deborah N....

Mercer J. Leftwich, Jr.

Mercer J. Leftwich, Jr.

Jul 31, 2013

Mr. Mercer Jefferson Leftwich Augusta, GA - Mr. Mercer Jefferson Leftwich, Jr., 72, husband to Mrs. Janis Storey Leftwich entered into peaceful rest on and to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 after a brief illness. Mr. Mercer Leftwich was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He attended Erskine College. Mr. Leftwich was a...

Lester Ray Hathcote

Lester Ray Hathcote

Jul 31, 2013

Grovetown, GA- Entered into rest Wednesday, July 31, 2013, Mr. Lester Ray Hathcote, 70, husband of Andrea Hathcote. Services will be held at a later date. Thomas Poteet & Son, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907, 706-364-8484

Billie M. Sikes

Billie M. Sikes

Jul 30, 2013

Billie M. Sikes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 30, 2013, Mrs. Billie M. Sikes, 82, wife of the late Mr. Odell M. Sikes. Family members include sons: Russell K. Ott, Thomas N. Youmans; daughters: Terry L. Lee and husband George, Debra Glisson, Donna S. Littlejohn; four grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and sister: Jane Maddox. Mrs. Sikes was...

Monika Kirkpatrick

Monika Kirkpatrick

Jul 29, 2013

Monika Kirkpatrick Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, July 29, 2013, Mrs. Monika Kirkpatrick, 65, wife of Alfred V. Kirkpatrick. Mrs. Kirkpatrick was a native of Kagar, Germany but has resided in Augusta for the last 30 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Family members in addition to her husband include daughter: Tina Williams; daughters-in-law: Christiana...

Richard "Dick" Westbrook

Richard "Dick" Westbrook

Jul 25, 2013

Richard Westbrook Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 25, 2013, Mr. Richard “Dick” Giles Westbrook, Jr., 87, husband of the late Mrs. Dorothy “Dotsy” Kelly Westbrook. Dick was born and raised in the Wrightsville Beach/Carolina Beach area. He served his country during World War II and the Korean War. Dick loved his family and was a proud member...

Claude Stephens

Claude Stephens

Jul 24, 2013

Claude Ernest Stephens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 24, 2013, Mr. Claude “Buster” Stephens, 82, husband of Mrs. Wilma Stephens. Mr. Stephens retired from the Army after having fought in the Korean and Vietnam War. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and an avid golfer. Mr. Stephens was the kindest gentlest man you...

David Drawdy

David Drawdy

Jul 24, 2013

David Drawdy Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 24, 2013, Mr. David Drawdy, 74, husband of Mrs. Betty Jean Drawdy. Mr. Drawdy was a native and life long resident of Augusta, GA. He was the owner and operator of D&D Electric. Family members in addition to his wife include sons: David Eugene Drawdy, Sr. (Judith), Anthony W. “Tony”...

Florine Young Taylor

Florine Young Taylor

Jul 24, 2013

Mrs. Florine Young Taylor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 24, 2013, Florine Young Taylor, 86, wife of the late Robert M. Taylor II. Mrs. Taylor was the valedictorian of Blythe High School, Class of 1944. She made Richmond County and the Augusta area home her entire lifetime. She was an ordained member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,...

Leon Louis LeBlanc

Leon Louis LeBlanc

Jul 24, 2013

Leon Louis LeBlanc Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 24, 2013, Mr. Leon Louis LeBlanc, 89, husband of Mrs. Marion LeBlanc. Mr. LeBlanc was a native of Massena, NY. He was a veteran of the US Army, served in World War II where he was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He worked at J.B White’s men’s dept...

Mary Jean Aitken

Mary Jean Aitken

Jul 23, 2013

Mary Jean Aitken Grovetown, GA – Mrs. Matthew B. Aitken (Mary Jean Cronin), entered into peace Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Bruce Aitken. She is survived by her children: Matt Aitken and wife Melissa Aitken, Joanne Jessie, Gerald Aitken, Patricia Perry, and Bruce Aitken. Additionally,...

James Marvin Eure

James Marvin Eure

Jul 19, 2013

James Marvin Eure Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, July 19, 2013, Mr. James Marvin Eure, 84, husband of Mrs. Rheta Riley Eure. Mr. Eure was born in Fitzgerald, GA but lived in Augusta. He was a very faithful member of Asbury United Methodist Church where he served as an usher. Mr. Eure retired from the United States Army...

Chad Stevens

Chad Stevens

Jul 19, 2013

Chad Stevens Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Friday, July 19, 2013, Charles Linton Stevens, 14. Chad busted Heaven wide open! “You would have had to know him.” Family members include parents: Lewis Robert and Jacqueline Smith Stevens; sister: Ariel Stevens; brother: Garrett Stevens; and pet: Maggie; great-grandparents: Frances Throckmorton, Docia and Aubrey Hensley, Curtis Jones; grandparents: Chuck and Barbara...

Hugh "Tony" A. Fuller

Hugh "Tony" A. Fuller

Jul 18, 2013

Hugh “Tony” A. Fuller Augusta, GA – Entered into rest July 18, 2013 at Georgia Regents Medical Center, Hugh “Tony” A. Fuller, 51, resident of Evans, GA. He was remarkably talented and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Family members include father: Hugh Lovelace Fuller; sisters: Ginger O’Connell Webb (Mike), Cindy Fuller Weathersbee (Don); nephews: Joey and...