Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia
Carolyn Pickens Garrett
Jun 11, 2026
Ms. Carolyn (Carrie) Pickens Garrett, 82, beloved daughter of the late William Armstead Garrett and the late Elizabeth Howard Garrett, entered into rest on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Westover Memorial Park with The Rev. Dr. Talmadge Joe Bowden and The Rev. Dr. Bunny Simon...
Elizabeth "Betty" McCaleb Johnston
Jun 7, 2026
Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” McCaleb Johnston, entered into rest on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.
Betty was born on March 10, 1925, in Huntsville, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Shelby and Clara McCaleb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62...
Bryce Anthony Adair
Jun 6, 2026
Bryce Anthony Adair, age 31, of Augusta, Georgia, peacefully completed his earthly journey on June 6, 2026, at 5:59 a.m.
He was born on April 28, 1995 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to Brian Adair and Michelle Adair-Pollard.
From an early age, Bryce possessed a warm spirit, a kind heart, and a personality that naturally drew people to him.
He was a beloved son,...
Richard Howe Miller
Jun 5, 2026
Richard Howe Miller, 85, of Grovetown, entered into Heaven on June 5th, 2026 at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Richard was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Charles and Cecil Miller on January 25th, 1941. He married Wilma Marlene Miller on August 23rd, 1969 in Lodi, Ohio.
He served one tour in Korea and was a veteran of the Vietnam War...
Heike Regina Smith
Jun 4, 2026
Heike Regina Smith, 70, passed away on June 4, 2026. Born and raised in Germany, Heike carried her strong roots and compassionate spirit with her throughout her life. She pursued a career in nursing, dedicating herself to caring for others with kindness and skill.
Heike married the love of her life, her devoted husband, Robert Smith, and embraced the journey of...
Warner L. Wish
Jun 3, 2026
SFC (Ret) Warner Leigh Wish, 68, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on June 3, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. He fought brain cancer valiantly but is now at rest.
Warner was born in Burbank, California to Seymour and Hilda "Hindy” Wish on February 5, 1958. He grew up in the New York/New Jersey area. He went to high school in Manalapan, New...
Ralph Atwell
Jun 1, 2026
Ralph N Atwell, 86, of Harlem, Georgia, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 1, 2026 in Harlem, Georgia.
Ralph was born in Columbus, Georgia to William Henry Atwell and Annie Mae Atwell (Hill) on March 5, 1940. He married Mary Elizabeth Atwell (Willliams) on February 2, 1963 in Fortson, Georgia.
He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the...
Betty Ann Manfredonia
May 30, 2026
Betty Ann Gantner Manfredonia, age 86, passed away on May 30, 2026. A native of the Bronx, N.Y., was the daughter of the late Josef and Mary (Feisthummel) Gantner, immigrants from Romania, and grew up alongside her older sister, the late Theresa Gantner Saunders.
Betty graduated from Dumont High School in Dumont, N.J., in 1957, later earning certification and working as...
Amy Elizabeth Black
May 29, 2026
Mrs. Amy Elizabeth Black, age 56 of Evans, Georgia passed away on May 29, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Augusta, Georgia, Mrs. Black was born on January 8, 1970, the daughter of Cynthia Bridges Cason and the late Charles Franklin Cason. She had lived all her life in the Martinez and Evans communities and...
Daisie Emma Victoria Reynolds
May 27, 2026
Mrs. Daisie Emma Victoria “Vickie” Reynolds, beloved wife of Glen Reynolds, entered into rest on Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the Greater Augusta Apostolic Church with Pastor Terry Newsome officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens.
Vickie...
Doyle Leon Powers
May 21, 2026
Doyle Leon Powers, 92, passed away on May 21. 2026 in Evans, GA. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church in Macon, GA. Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 1:30 PM prior to the service.
Doyle was born in Dooly County to the late Felton Margaret Fraser Powers and...
Fredrick Leburn Myers
May 20, 2026
Fredrick Leburn Myers, 67, of Augusta, Georgia, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Fredrick was born in Oakland, Maryland to Wilson Leburn Myers and Agnes Lucille Myers on April 27, 1959. He went to school at Livingston, NJ. He obtained a para-legal degree.
He owned and operated FLM Carpentry for many years.
He was an active member of Crawford Avenue Baptist...
Lisa Anne Simons
May 19, 2026
Lisa Simons, 65, entered eternal rest on May 19, 2026. Born on September 21, 1960, Lisa lived a life rooted in faith, family, kindness, and love for others. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and devotion that touched countless lives.
Lisa was the beloved wife of Duane Simons and a devoted mother to her daughters, Megan Furno (PJ) and...
Marie-Helene "Bebette" Smith
May 18, 2026
Marie-Helene “Bebette” C Smith, 76, of Evans, Georgia, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 18, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Bebette was born in Charleroi, Belgium to Maurice C. VandenBrugge and Raymonde A. VandenBrugge in 1949. She went to school to become an elementary school teacher at Victor Mirguet School in Mons, Belgium. She married Lawrence “Larry” Smith on April 29,...
Maryann G Ayers
May 17, 2026
Maryann G. Ayers, 84, of Evans, Georgia, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Maryann was born Jackson Heights, New York to her parents, Alphonse and Mary Thiel, on March 21, 1942. She married Barrett Ayers on January 1, 1983. She did not go to college but opted to work and was fortunate to have a career which allowed her...
Elder Edward Lewis, Jr.
May 17, 2026
Edward Lewis, Jr., 79, of Grovetown, GA, entered his eternal rest on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in a long-term care facility in North Augusta, SC, after a short illness resulting in being placed in hospice care.
Edward, a.k.a. Eddie, was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Edward Lewis, Sr. and Lurene Boles Lewis on July 15, 1946.
Edward graduated from Richmond Hill High...
Matthew Wayne Pollock
May 14, 2026
Matthew Wayne Pollock was called home on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Born on May 31, 1983, in Augusta, Georgia, Matt was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and deep love for both his family and animals. He dedicated many years of service to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center and Doctors Hospital of Augusta, where he built lasting friendships and...
Laura Lynn Smelley
May 11, 2026
Laura Lynn (West) Smelley flew to Heaven to join her husband Ronald Smelley, parents Donald West and Josephine (Blommer) West, and sister in law Beverly West on May 11, 2026 at age 61, leaving heartbroken six brothers and sisters: Mark West, Sharon (and husband Joseph) Fausnight, Karen (and husband Eric) Workman, Cynthia (and husband Neil) Sigler, Joseph (and wife Michelle)...
Edwena Eagerton Crosby
May 11, 2026
Edwena E. Crosby entered into eternal rest on Monday May 11, 2026, after a long life marked by compassion, service, and unwavering devotion to the people she loved.
A proud graduate of Kingstree High School and the Columbia School of Nursing, Edwena dedicated more than 25 years of her life to caring for others in nursing homes throughout Columbia, SC, and...
Norma Jean Scott
May 10, 2026
Norma Waters Scott, 95, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026.
Born on March 9, 1931, in Gaffney, South Carolina, Norma was the daughter of Edward and Thelma Waters. She graduated from Cowpens High School in 1949 and, that same year, married the love of her life, Sam "Bill" Scott. Together they shared a lifetime of love, devotion,...
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