Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia
Gail Ann Stech
Sep 11, 2026
Gail Ann Stech, 72, entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Gail was born on December 10, 1953, in Denver, CO, the daughter of Leo Dale Dunn and Norma Jean Heitt Dunn.
Gail is survived by her sons, Daniel Stech, Jeremy Stech, Timothy Stech (Sarah), and grandchildren; Titus, Eliza, and Ethan. She is also...
George William Chapman
Sep 7, 2026
George Chapman, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7th, after a life marked by service, adventure, a deep love of connecting with others - and more than a few good stories.
George was born on June 10, 1929, in Sanford, Florida, to Rosamond and Bert Chapman. He started his college career at the University of Florida, where studies took a...
Theresa Bowman
Sep 3, 2026
A life of commitment. A journey of strength and endurance. A story uniquely her own.
Theresa Bowman was born on February 4, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Jesse Bowman and Reaver Goldsmith Bowman. She was the seventh of thirteen children — seven girls and six boys — and grew up in the midst of a large and lively...
Caleb Johnson
Sep 2, 2026
Caleb Scott Johnson, 18, entered into rest Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Cumming, GA.
Caleb was born November 20, 2007 in Augusta, GA. He is the son of Scott and Ashley Johnson. He is also survived by three siblings; Bethany, 17, Daniel, 13, and Isaac, 3; paternal grandmother, Palma Johnson of Harlem, GA and maternal grandparents, Debra and Donald Eastmead of...
Cindy C. Wilkes
Sep 1, 2026
Cindy (Cromer) Wilkes, 69, passed away on September 1, 2026, at her family home in Harlem, GA. She was born in Columbia, SC, to the late John Earl Cromer and Margaret Berley Cromer on February 12, 1957. She grew up in Newberry, SC and graduated from Newberry High School and was notably crowned Miss Newberry in 1974.
Cindy was a horse...
Braxton Leslie Roberts Jr.
Aug 30, 2026
Braxton Leslie Roberts, Jr., beloved husband of Sandra Lee Roberts, entered into rest on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at his residence.
The family invites friends to a graveside service at 2:30 PM on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Pastor Alex Gonzalez will officiate. The Air Force will render military honors.
Born in Mount Vernon, Missouri, Les loved the outdoors...
SFC Gregory Martin Picart (Ret USA)
Aug 28, 2026
Gregory Martin Picart, 47 entered into eternal rest Augusta 28, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Gregory was born November 26, 1978 in Utica, New York to Carmen Picart and Gregorio Picart.
He was raised by a large loving family who filled his life with love, laughter and faith. He joined the military and retired after 23 years of proud...
Janis Shucard
Aug 25, 2026
Janis Carol Shucard, 79, of Big Bear Lake, California, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Janis was born in Los Angeles, California, to Bettye Irene Guthrie on October 26, 1946. She grew up in Lynwood, California. She went to work for the Berns Company in Long Beach, California, around 1970, where she met Bill Shucard. She and Bill were married...
Lieselotte Cato
Aug 22, 2026
Lieselotte (Pflüger) "Lilo" Cato, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at her home in Martinez, GA.
Lilo was born in Grosslangheim, Germany to the late Otto and Stephanie (Seufert) Pflüger on December 9, 1937. She was a homemaker and spent her time caring for her family and home. Lilo was married to her beloved husband Robert Lee Cato, Sr.,...
Lucile Louise Flowers
Aug 21, 2026
Lucile L. Flowers entered eternal rest August 21, 2026, in Augusta, GA
Lucile was born on April 19, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia to Nazare and Catherine Jackson.
Lucile graduated from Ballard - Hudson High School in June 1952 as the Valedictorian at the top of her class in June 1952.
Lucile worked as a Public Utilities Manager for `PSE&G for thirty years (1979-2009)....
Peter Budwick Jr.
Aug 20, 2026
Peter Budwick, 87, of Evans, Georgia, passed away on August 20, 2026 in Evans, Georgia.
Peter Budwick was born in Detroit, Michigan to Veronica Budwick and Peter Budwick Sr. on October 29, 1938. He married his wife Anita Budwick on March 19, 1998.
Peter lived a life marked by ambition, determination, and a willingness to take on new challenges. He proudly served...
Carl Lewis Kemp
Aug 19, 2026
Mr. Carl Lewis Kemp, 81, of Evans, GA entered into rest on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. He was born to the late Waymon and Aren (Williams) Kemp on October 25, 1944 in Screven County, Sylvania, GA.
Lewis graduated from technical school in Columbia, where he developed the skills that would lead to a long and fulfilling career as a mechanic. He...
Roberto Roman
Aug 18, 2026
It is with great sadness and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Roberto Roman, who departed this life on August 18, 2026, at the age of 77.
Roberto was a man of strength, courage, wisdom, and compassion. A renowned Grandmaster of Martial Arts, he dedicated his life to teaching, mentoring, and protecting others. Beginning his...
Patricia Romaine Swierad
Aug 17, 2026
Patricia Romaine White Kramer Swierad entered into rest on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Doctors Hospital Augusta.
Patricia was born April 8, 1936, to Romaine D. Dayhart and Edward M. White in Tompkins County Memorial Hospital in Ithaca, New York. She grew up in the surrounding suburbs of Elmira and Horseheads, New York and attended Elmira Free Academy, where she graduated...
Ardis Yvonne Boyington
Aug 17, 2026
Mrs Ardis Yvonne Boyington, age 86, of Evans died Monday, August 17, 2026 following several months of declining health.
A native of Hatton, North Dakota, Mrs Boyington was born on April 20, 1940 the daughter of the late George Andrew Teie and Florence Lucille DeMotte Teie. She had been an LPN and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ...
Bruce Lee Krogman
Aug 17, 2026
Mr. Bruce Lee Krogman, age 69, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away Monday morning at a local hospital.
A native of Marion, Ohio, Mr. Krogman was born on September 20, 1956, the son of the late Lee and Lois Kull Krogman. Prior to ill health, Mr. Krogman was employed as manager for Sno-White Linen Service. He was preceded in death by...
Larry Wayne Sprowls
Aug 17, 2026
Larry W. Sprowls, 82, of Martinez, Georgia, formerly of Claysville, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 17th, 2026. Born August 5th, 1944, a son of the late Rev. Harold R. and Rev. Mary J. Sprowls of Claysville, Pennsylvania.
A graduate of McGuffey High School in 1962, a United States Army veteran with service in both Korea and Vietnam. A former owner and operator...
Josella Lowe Glover
Aug 16, 2026
Mrs. Josella Lowe Glover, beloved wife of Cornell Glover, entered into rest on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 28, at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 4973 Washington Road, Evans, GA 30809 with Reverend Alprentice Smith officiating.
Josella was one of four children born to Johnnie and Thelma Lowe in...
Rev. Berry Vernon Wren
Aug 16, 2026
Rev. Berry Vernon Wren, age 81, of Grovetown, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
A native of Augusta, Georgia, Rev. Wren was born on June 11th, 1945, the son of the late Curtis Berry and Leone Miller Wren. Rev. Wren graduated from The University...
Bobby Garnett
Aug 15, 2026
Mr. Bobby Garnett, age 80, of Grovetown, Georgia died Saturday, August 15, 2026 at a local hospital.
A native of Appling, Georgia, Mr. Garnett was born on Christmas Day, 1945 the son of the late Mable Smalley Garnett and Mack Garnett, Sr. Mr. Garnett was a member of the Lampkin Grove Baptist Church of Appling and was a truck driver for...
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