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Naomi Thigpen

Naomi Thigpen

Nov 2, 2021

Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Mrs. Naomi Thigpen, 84. Family members include her sons: James Thigpen (Debra), Rodney Thigpen (Melinda); grandchildren: James Thigpen, Jr. (Ashley), Michael Thigpen (Sylvia), Rodney Thigpen, Jr. (Cindy), Robert Thigpen (Amye), Nicole Meeks (Kyle); nine great grandchildren; and sisters: Joanne Werneke and Grace Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband James...

Craig Tarkenton

Craig Tarkenton

Nov 2, 2021

Craig A. Tarkenton Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Craig Allen Tarkenton, 48, loving husband of 25 years to Rebecca “Becky” Hudson Tarkenton. Craig was a graduate of Fitzgerald High School, Georgia Southern University and Western Governors University where he earned his master’s degree. He worked as an IT Manager for Tanium. Craig enjoyed the...

Jack Gillis

Jack Gillis

Nov 1, 2021

Jack Gillis Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 1, 2021, Mr. Jack Leroy Gillis, 80. Family members include his children: Mike Gillis, Doug Gillis, and Debbie Hood; and sister: Dianne Hill (Kelly Hill) and many nieces and nephews that he enjoyed spending time with. He was preceded in death by his parents: Leroy and Margaret Gillis and...

Lois Hawk Repko

Lois Hawk Repko

Nov 1, 2021

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Lois Hawk Repko, 88, entered into rest on Monday, November 1, 2021, at her residence. She was surrounded by her loving family, including her son Mark Repko and wife Annette, as well as her niece Karen Ray and dogs Toby and Hallie. She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen Thomas Repko and her son...

Jack T. Holley

Jack T. Holley

Nov 1, 2021

Cumming, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 1, 2021, Jack T. Holley, 44. Jack was a native of Augusta, graduated from Westside High School in 1996 and attended Augusta Tech. He worked as a high-end car detailer. Jack was a loving and devoted father, son, and brother. Family members include his sons: Jackson Holley, Paul Holley; mother: Genie...

Margaret Hickson

Margaret Hickson

Oct 31, 2021

Margaret Hickson Mrs. Margaret Langley Hickson, 99, entered into rest October 31, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Hickson McGinty, and her son-in-law, Donald Edward McGinty, both of Augusta; her grandson, Johnathan Edward McGinty, and her granddaughter-in-law, Julie Davis McGinty, both of Watkinsville, Ga.; her granddaughter Jenny Gray, of Henderson, Nv.; her nieces Catherine Iuliano, Aimee Hopkins and...

Rebecca "Becky" Skelton

Rebecca "Becky" Skelton

Oct 31, 2021

Rebecca “Becky” Brown Skelton of Wilmington, NC and previously of Augusta, GA, passed away suddenly on October 31, 2021. She was born to the late Hadley DeLorme and Frances Day Brown in Augusta, GA on March 7th, 1942. Rebecca was a graduate of St. Joseph’s College of Nursing in Savannah, GA where she received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in...

Mary Ann Sewell

Mary Ann Sewell

Oct 31, 2021

Evans, GA – Mrs. Mary Ann T. Sewell, 87, entered into rest on October 31, 2021, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ann was born to the late Carl S. Thompson and Evelyn Butts Thompson in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She attended Meredith College in Raleigh, NC where she met her husband of 67 years,...

Karel Kwass Copenhaver

Karel Kwass Copenhaver

Oct 30, 2021

Karel Kwass Copenhaver Age 82, died peacefully, surrounded by her children and loved ones, on October 30, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia after a courageous battle with cancer. Karel was born on May 23, 1939 in Bluefield, West Virginia. She was one of three children of Sidney and Edna Kwass. Karel attended Agnes Scott College, and subsequently married and settled in...

Deborah Irby

Deborah Irby

Oct 29, 2021

Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, October 29, 2021, Mrs. Deborah P. Irby, 69, loving wife of 49 years to Jerry Irby; her sons are: Jason Irby (Brandy) and Brian Irby (Krystal); brother: Kevin Phillips (Pam); and grandchildren: Hannah Bochette, Abbigayle Irby, Bryson Irby, and Mason Irby. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Betty...

Sue Bolt

Sue Bolt

Oct 28, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, October 28, Sue Marilyn Bolt, 74. Sue was born in Rome, GA on October 17, 1947 to Clyde Lee Bolt and Evelyn Virginia Bolt. She worked as a phlebotomist with Quest Diagnostics. Sue was a loving and devoted sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Family members include her children: James M. Harrington...

Elwyn Gary Beddingfield

Elwyn Gary Beddingfield

Oct 27, 2021

Elwyn Gary Beddingfield died on October 27, 2021, at his farm in Dearing, Georgia. Elwyn was born in Augusta on March 27, 1946, to William Penn Beddingfield, Jr. and Ethel Chester Beddingfield, natives of Wrightsville, Georgia. In 1964, Elwyn graduated from Richmond Academy in Augusta and went on to receive his BBA from Augusta College. He later received his Doctor...

Kaye Mauldin

Kaye Mauldin

Oct 27, 2021

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Kaye Owen Mauldin, 83, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She was the wife of 60 years to the late Harold Mauldin. Surviving family members include her sons: Craig Brian Mauldin (Beth), Barry Ryan Mauldin (Nancy); grandchildren: Kara Worrell (Tim), Brian Mauldin (Destiny), Abby Mauldin, Lee Mauldin (Hannah), Emily Mauldin, Kelsey Mauldin; and great...

Ingeborg Felts

Ingeborg Felts

Oct 25, 2021

Evans, GA – Very sadly reporting the passing of Mrs. Ingeborg E Felts, on Monday, October 25, 2021. Mrs. Felts has been a resident of Evans, GA for the past 44 years. Mrs. Felts was born in Mannheim, Germany the 5th of July 1927. She is survived by her husband of 65 years: Floyd Felts and a daughter: Diana L....

Elmer A Weeks

Elmer A Weeks

Oct 25, 2021

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Trisha Brigham

Trisha Brigham

Oct 24, 2021

Evans, GA –Mrs. Patricia “Trisha” Weathers Brigham, loving wife of William Breckenridge “Breck” Brigham, entered into rest on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Trisha was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Weathers. She was born and reared in Augusta. She was a proud graduate of Richmond Academy and Salem University in Winston Salem, NC. After graduation, Trisha worked for the...

Thomas "Pat" Leeking

Thomas "Pat" Leeking

Oct 24, 2021

Thomas Patrick “Pat” Leeking, 82 years old, passed away peacefully at the University Hospital in Augusta Georgia on October 24, 2021. Pat was born on January 20, 1939 in Augusta, Georgia. He was survived by his wife Sue Leeking, his daughter Nancy Sutphin (Chris), his son Patrick Leeking (Melissa), his three stepchildren Sharon Thornton (David), Karen Boswell (Mark), Chris Ratcliff...

Sherrel Covington

Sherrel Covington

Oct 23, 2021

Sherrel Covington Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, October 23, 2021, Mrs. Sherrel L. Covington, 83, loving wife of 42 years to the late Randall Roy Covington. Sherrel earned her Accounting Degree from William Baptist University and was an accountant at A Able Lock & Key. She was a longtime member of The Building Worship Center. Sherrel was...

Gabrielle Irizarry

Gabrielle Irizarry

Oct 23, 2021

Gabrielle Irizarry Grovetown, GA – Beloved daughter and mother of 2, Gabrielle Latrelle Irizarry, born 2 OCT, 1994 deceased 23 OCT, 2021. She is survived by her mother: Cynthia Irizarry and father: German Irizarry, and sons: Anthony Diaz aged 4, and Landon McCann 2; Aunt: Cheryl Salter and Uncle: Mark Salter. She will be laid to rest on 30 OCT,...

Willard Franklin McIntyre

Willard Franklin McIntyre

Oct 23, 2021

Willard Franklin McIntyre Augusta, GA – Willard Franklin McIntyre, 83 entered into rest October 23, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center, Husband of the late Ingrid McIntyre “Mac” as he was known by friends and family was born on December 15, 1937 in Gulley Bridge, West Virginia to the late Leslie Ray McIntyre and Pearl Johnson McIntyre. He served 22...