Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Duane Hoverkamp
Mar 10, 2023
John Duane Hoverkamp Augusta, GA –John Duane Hoverkamp was born in Staten Island, NY, on April 19, 1946, to Adella Eileen (Hawk) and Robert Sylvester Hoverkamp. When he was six months old, his family moved to Massillon, Ohio, where Duane, as he was known to friends and family, would live for the entirety of his childhood and adolescence. After graduating...
Dorothy Mae Bouldin
Mar 10, 2023
Dorothy Bouldin Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 10, 2023, Mrs. Dorothy Mae Bouldin, 93, loving wife of the late Eason Bouldin. Dot, as she was known, was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a woman of strong religious faith and always put her family first. One of the greatest lessons she taught all...
Ronald Blake Paulos
Mar 10, 2023
Blake Paulos, 68, peacefully crossed over to heaven’s shore March 10, 2023, at his Martinez residence, surrounded by family and close friends. He was a faithful husband of 46 years to Gloria Allison Paulos and a devoted father to Josh and his wife Andreina. He was a proud Papa to his grandchildren, Jack and Norah. Blake’s passion for life, his...
Esther K. Davis
Mar 9, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, March 9, 2023, Mrs. Esther Kinard Davis, 95, wife of the late Mr. Kenneth Garven Davis. Esther was born in Erhardt, SC and was a graduate of Erhardt High School. She was a devoted member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and a member of the Shiver Women’s Sunday School Class. She was an...
Wenona Shue McNeal
Mar 9, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, March 9, 2023, Mrs. Wenona Shue McNeal, 82, wife of the late William E. McNeal. Wenona was born in Spice, WV and was a native of Droop Mountain (Pocahontas County). She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, baking, painting, and gardening in her spare time. She...
Philip W. Patterson
Mar 7, 2023
Philip W. Patterson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Mr. Philip Wayne Patterson, 69, loving husband of Mrs. Renee Stango Patterson. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, Phil moved to Augusta when he was in his early teens and stayed here the rest of his life, raising his family here. Phil was big on family, football and...
Dorothy Welch
Mar 7, 2023
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Dye Welch, 88, entered into rest on March 7, 2023. Dorothy was born in Parkersburg, WV but grew up in Newport, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, George Eugene Welch, her brothers Gene Dye, George Dye, and her sister Libby Lauer. Dorothy is survived by her four daughters, Patsy Welch-Walton (Gary),...
Neil Michael Berry
Mar 6, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Neil Michael Berry, 65, of Lake Murray, South Carolina on March 6, 2023. He is survived by his sister, Kathy Berry Baird (Dudley). The funeral will be a private ceremony at a later date.
David Charles Gipson
Mar 4, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, March 4, 2023, Mr. David Charles Gipson, 71, loving husband of Frances Gipson. David was an Army veteran and served two tours in Vietnam totaling 18 months. While there he was assigned to the 588 Engineer Battalion, 20th Brigade supporting the 25th Infantry then stationed at CuChi Vietnam in 1969. He was...
Robert Smith
Mar 2, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, March 2, 2023, Robert Cole Smith, 95. Bob was a WWII Veteran and worked for many years in sales. He volunteered for many years at the GAP Ministries. Family members include his cousins: Vivian Clifford, Diane Burrows, and Sandra Brown; and his special friend, Kathy O'Tuel. A memorial service will be held...
Deborah Eubanks Johnson
Mar 2, 2023
Warrenville, SC – Mrs. Deborah Eubanks Johnson, 64, entered into rest on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Deborah was a native of St. Petersburg, FL. She loved trips to the beach and never encountered an animal she did not fall in love with. She was fun loving and eccentric, and her generous spirit was contagious. Deborah spent a lifetime caring for...
Lillian "Lil" Bailey
Mar 2, 2023
Evans, GA – Lillian “Lil” Frances Bailey, 69, entered into rest Thursday, March 2, 2023. Lil was a native of Sardis, GA and has lived in Evans for several years. She was a Pharmacist and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy. Lil was an avid UGA Bulldog Football fan, and loved spotting a full moon, vacationing to...
Richard "Dick" Schultz
Mar 1, 2023
Richard E. Schultz “Dick” Augusta, GA – Richard E. Schultz, known as “Dick”, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the age of 80. Dick was the loving husband of Linda Ling Schultz, also survived by his sister Betty, and family, several brothers and sisters-in-law, as well as nieces and nephews. Also two sons Tim and Kelly in...
Richard J. "Rick" Mills
Mar 1, 2023
Richard J. "Rick" Mills Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Richard Jackson “Rick” Mills, 75, loving husband of over 40 years to Margaret Hall Mills. Rick was a native of Augusta, GA, having graduated from Butler High School in 1965 and completing his undergraduate degree with a B.S. in Math from Augusta College, followed by...
Steven & Ethan Cain
Feb 27, 2023
Steven M. Cain, 50, and his son Ethan Cain, 13, passed away on February 27th in New Richmond, Ohio. Steven M. Cain was born on May 25, 1972, in Augusta, Georgia to Bobby Eugene Cain and Barbra Baker Cain, while his son was born on September 14, 2009, in Augusta, Georgia. Steven M. Cain was the youngest child out of...
Daisy Stewart Browning
Feb 27, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 27, 2023, Daisy Stewart Browning, 93, wife of the late James Browning. Daisy loved spending time with her family and enjoyed celebrating all holidays. She had a great love for all of her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Bible Deliverance Temple where she worked with the children’s program...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Carter Waters
Feb 27, 2023
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 27, 2023, Mrs. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Carter Waters, age 94. Jackie was born in Bacon County, GA and was a longtime residence of the Augusta, GA area. She worked with Georgia Natural Gas and retired after 30+ years. Jackie was a member of the Gold Flames, Martinez Baptist Church and a former...
Lillie Parker
Feb 27, 2023
Lillie Moody Parker Evans, GA- Entered into rest on Monday, February 27, 2023, Mrs. Lillie Moody Parker, wife of the late Doster E. Parker. Lillie was born in Lexington Co., SC in 1929 and was a longtime resident of the Augusta, GA area. She retired after thirty years as a physical therapy assistant from the first private practice physical therapy...
Wallace Widgeon
Feb 24, 2023
Wallace Widgeon Clarks Hill, SC – Entered into rest on Friday, February 24, 2023, Mr. Wallace Howell Widgeon, 94, loving husband of the late Betty Widgeon. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Julia Allace Widgeon. Born in Columbus, Georgia, Wallace served in the Army during WWII, returning home from Germany in 1947. His...
Mike Scott
Feb 22, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, William Michael “Mike” Scott, Sr., age 75, loving husband of 54 years to Mrs. Joan Oldham Scott. Mike was born in Camden, SC and was an avid SC Gamecock fan. He was a member of Abilene Baptist Church where he was a dedicated usher and served in many different...