Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Dianne Martin Harper
Sep 2, 2012
Mrs. Dianne M. Harper Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on September 2, 2012 at her residence, Mrs. Dianne Martin Harper, 63, beloved wife of John I. “Jay” Harper. Dianne was born and raised in Augusta. She attended Richmond Academy, and graduated from Mercer University. After returning to Augusta, as she raised her family she began a lifelong service of...
Dr. Alexander Murphey
Sep 1, 2012
Dr. Alexander T. Murphey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Dr. Alexander T. Murphey, “Leck”, 87, widower of the late Ann C. Murphey of Evans, GA. Leck was born on June 9, 1925 to A.T. Murphey, Sr. and Elsie Wright Murphey. He spent his entire youth in Augusta and...
Henry J. Rochon
Aug 31, 2012
Henry J. Rochon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 31, 2012, Mr. Henry J. Rochon, 89, husband of Mrs. Marcelle A. Schelling Rochon. Mr. Rochon was born in Lawrence, MA and resided in Augusta since 1964. He retired from the U.S. Army as Sgt. First Class. Mr. Rochon also retired from the Dept. of Human Resources at Georgia...
Dorothy "Dot" M. Evans
Aug 30, 2012
Dorothy “Dot” M. Evans Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 30, 2012, Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” M. Evans, 84, wife of Mr. William M. Evans. Mrs. Evans was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and Joy Sunday School Class. She had many friends that she loved dearly. Mrs. Evans was a loving wife for over 66 years, mother, homemaker,...
Vernon Franklin Keyser
Aug 29, 2012
Vernon Franklin Keyser Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 29, 2012, Mr. Vernon Keyser, 86. A graveside service will be held Monday, September 3, 2012 at 12:00 Noon at Seale United Methodist Church Cemetery in Seale, Alabama. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 A.M. at Colonial Funeral Home. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis...
Dorothy Johnson
Aug 27, 2012
Miss Dorothy Johnson Augusta, GA- Miss Dorothy Johnson, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 27, after a brief illness at University Hospital. Miss Johnson was born in Warren Co. and resided in Augusta. She retired from Civil Service at Fort Gordon. Miss Johnson was a faithful member of Lakeview Assembly of...
Andy Anderson
Aug 26, 2012
Andy Anderson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, August 26, 2012, Mr. Robert Vernon “Andy” Anderson, 58, husband of Debra Dee Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a native of Deland, Fl. He was a division manager for Davis Insulation Company. His hobby was fishing. Family members in addition to his wife include step-daughter: Ashley Blount and husband Jason, three grandchildren:...
James Benson
Aug 25, 2012
Augusta, GA- Entered into rest, August 25, 2012, Mr. James Benson, 70. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
Mary Louise Sprouse
Aug 24, 2012
Mary Louise Garrett Sprouse (Mary Lou) – Evans(GA) - Our Mother Wore Garden Gloves Our Mother wore garden gloves almost every day of her life as a Master Gardener. Her favorite place to be was in the yard planting, cultivating, and watching things grow. As a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Recreation Science, Mom used this...
Earl H. DeLoach
Aug 21, 2012
Earl H. DeLoach Augusta, GA – On Tuesday, August 21, 2012, Mr. Earl H. DeLoach, 85, husband of the late Mrs. Eleanor DeLoach, went to be with the Lord. Mr. DeLoach was a lifelong resident of Augusta and a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, and was a member at...
Dr. John Paul Jones
Aug 21, 2012
Dr. John Paul Jones Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 21, 2012, Dr. John Paul Jones, 85, husband of Mrs. Donna H. Jones Dr. Jones was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and Augusta Junior College. He enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17...
Ann Page Machovec
Aug 18, 2012
Ann Page Machovec Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 18, 2012, Mrs. Ann Page Machovec, 82 “A Lady of Hospitality”, wife of Mr. Richard “Dick” Machovec. Mrs. Machovec was in fellowship with believers at Martinez Bible Chapel. She spent many years on the staff at Augusta Christian Schools. Mrs. Machovec also loved playing Scrabble with her grandchildren and...
Plexie Phillips Culbreth
Aug 18, 2012
Plexie Phillips Culbreth Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 18, 2012, Mrs. Plexie Phillips Culbreth, 94, wife of the late Mr. L. R. Culbreth. Mrs. Culbreth was born in Glascock County and resided in Martinez, she lived in the Augusta area most of her life. She was a member of Advent Christian Church. Mrs. Culbreth was a retired...
Margaret Jackie Mims
Aug 17, 2012
Margaret Jackie Mims Augusta, GA – Margaret Jacquelyn “Jackie” Mims, 83, entered peacefully into rest on Friday, August 17th 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was born in Birmingham, AL in October, 1928, daughter of John Carmen Jennings Sr. and Margaret Fuller Vaughn. She graduated from North Augusta High School and married her husband Glenn in December 1946. She...
Kristen Elizabeth Reese
Aug 17, 2012
Kristen Elizabeth Reese Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 17, 2012, Kristen Elizabeth Reese, 24, affectionately known by her friends as “K-10”. Miss Reese was born in Augusta, GA. She was member of St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church. She was a 2003 graduate of St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic School. Miss Reese graduated from Aquinas High School in 2007....
Jacque P. Clary
Aug 15, 2012
Jacque P. Clary Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 15, 2012, Mrs. Jacque P. Clary, 56, wife of 33 years to Mr. Michael Clary. Mrs. Clary worked for the Richmond County Board of Education for five years as a literacy coach. She was a teacher for 30 years at Terrace Manor, Freedom Park and Copeland Elementary. She loved...
Jim Blackwell, Jr.
Aug 12, 2012
Jim Blackwell, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, August 12, 2012, Mr. James “Jim” H. Blackwell, Jr., 68, husband of Mrs. Tina C. Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Academy of Richmond County and also served in the Army Reserves. He was a field supervisor with Sig Cox...
Hervey Edgar "Herb" Beckham
Aug 12, 2012
Hervey Edgar (Herb) Beckham Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, August 12, 2012, Mr. Hervey Edgar (Herb) Beckham, 77, husband to Mrs. Judy Anne Roberson Beckham. Mr. Beckham was born in Hartsville, SC on September 20, 1934 to Paul Thurlow Beckham and Leona Culp Beckham. He graduated from St. Johns High School in Darlington, SC in 1951. He attended...
Mahalah Harrison
Aug 11, 2012
Mahalah Harrison EVANS, Ga. – Mahalah Jane (“Aunt Halah”) Harrison of Evans, Georgia (formerly of Athens, GA), age 74, passed away at her residence on August 11, 2012, surrounded by her loved ones. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 11:00 until 12:30 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 1:00...
George R. Folds, Jr.
Aug 11, 2012
George R. Folds, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest August 11, 2012, Mr. George Robert Folds, Jr., 84, husband of Mrs. Virginia Chambers Folds. Mr. Folds was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was the son of the former Augusta Police Captain George R. Folds and Evelyn Hall Folds. He retired from Civil Service at Fort Gordon...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
