Obituaries

Jul 14, 2016

Michael William Fountain, age 51, of Hunters’ Run Apartments, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Mike was the son of the late Betty G. Fountain, and the late William C. Fountain. He is survived by a sister, Lisa G. Brown of Lincolnton, and her husband Richard Brown, nephew Brad Schwartz and niece Amanda Gunn. Also uncles and aunts Norman...

Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Thomas J. Smith, Jr. Augusta, Ga., entered into rest July 13, 2016 after an illness. Mr. Thomas J. Smith, son of the late Thomas J. Smith, Sr. and Jessie Hesters Smith. Mr. Smith proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for Sizemore Security. He is survived by his sister, Mary Jo Powell (Rodger); niece, Jennifer Smith (Jason);...

Jul 12, 2016

Evans, Ga., entered into rest July 12, 2016 at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, Ga., Mr. Billy Mitchell Hobbs husband of Mrs. Rosalyn Marie Smith Hobbs. Mr. Hobbs a native of Augusta, he was a self employed painter and a member of West Acres Baptist Church. Additional survivors include his sons, Derrick & Wesley Hobbs; brother, Tony R. Hobbs; grand daughter,...

Jul 11, 2016

Mr. Gene Porter, Sr., of Hephzibah, entered into rest on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his residence.He was 84 years old. Gene was born and raised in South Carolina, until the time he enlisted in the Air Force.He retired, after proudly serving his country for 20 years.He then began a long career as an electrician.He enjoyed gardening, fishing, watching baseball,...

Jul 10, 2016

E. Kevin Lott E. Kevin Lott, of Gracewood, Georgia, entered into rest on Sunday, July 10, 2016.He was 53 years old. Kevin was born in Hawkinsville, Georgia on January 17, 1963 to the late Marion Lott and Betty Ruth Bass Lott.He is survived by his brother, Paul Lott of Cochran, Georgia; the Staff of East Central Regional Hospital; and James...

Jul 9, 2016

Dearing, Ga., entered into rest July 9, 2016 at her home. She is the wife of the late Mr. Tony Myers. Mrs. Myers is a life long resident of Augusta, Ga.

Jul 8, 2016

Services will be held at a later date.

Jul 5, 2016

Jul 4, 2016

There are no services to be announced at this time.

Jul 3, 2016

Ms. Connie Esposito Frierson Martinez, Ga., entered into rest July 3, 2016. Ms. Connie Esposito Frierson, 69, was a native of Augusta, Ga., and a member of Lakemont Presbyterian Church and a Bookkeeper. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Frierson; mother, Mary Bagwell Davies (Walter); brothers, Tony Esposito (Janice); Charles Esposito (Antoinette); sisters, Betty Petrea and Corrine Hand (Stevie); and one...

Jul 3, 2016

Augusta, GA. Frank Lord, age 59, of Augusta, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born July 17, 1956 in Troy, N. Y. to the late Frank J. and Betty J. Jones Lord.He worked for Richmond Co. in the Transit Department.He also served his country in the Marine Corp.He was preceded in death by his sister,...

Jul 3, 2016

Charles Vernon Hutto Charles V. (CV) Hutto, 65 and Life long resident of Augusta Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning July 3, 2016 after an extended illness at Trinity Hospital in Augusta Georgia. Memorial services will be held Friday July 15th 2016 at 7 p.m. Family and friends visitation and gathering from 6 p.m. to...

Jul 1, 2016

Augusta, GA. Frank Clark, age 55, of Augusta, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016, at his residence with his family surrounding him. He was born June 19, 1961 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Thomas Alston and Betty Clark.He was a cook for Olive Gardens Restaurant. Besides his mother, he is survived by his lifelong companion, Linda Brown; children,...

Jun 30, 2016

Ms. Shirley Ann Austin Augusta, GA. Ms. Shirley Ann Austin,77, entered into rest June 30, 2016. Ms. Austin, a native of Jeffersonville, IN, lived in the Augusta area for much of her life, where she worked as a cashier for Home Depot. She is survived by her sons, John Wayne Austin (Connie), and David Allan Austin (Susan); daughter, Linda Stewart...

Jun 29, 2016

Augusta, Ga. Helen Hebert Felio, 89, went to be with her Lord June 29, 2016. She was born on November 4, 1926 to Henry and Evelyn Hebert in Montegut, Louisiana. She was part of a family of four brothers and one sister. Surviving are her daughters, Gail Cooper (David) and Shirley Buras (A.J.). She had seven grandchildren and 14 great...

Jun 28, 2016

Mr. John Patrick Starbuck Lincolnton, GA. Mr. John Patrick Starbuck, 60, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 28th, 2016. Mr. Starbuck was a life-long resident of the Lincolnton area, where he worked as a manager of IGA/Gurley’s. He is survived by his sons, Matthew John, Kevin Patrick, and Travis Dean Starbuck; daughters, Kristi Starbuck Carter and Megan Carol Starbuck; brother,...

Jun 28, 2016

Mr. Joseph William Sleister Martinez, GA. Mr. Joseph William Sleister,70, husband of Mrs. Marilyn B. Sleister, entered peacefully into rest on Tuesday, June 28th, 2016. Mr. Sleister was born in Camden, NJ, but spent the majority of his life in the Martinez area, where he worked as a Masonry Contractor and was the owner of Brick Creations Custom Design. He...

Jun 27, 2016

Ms. Barbara N. Harrelson Girard, GA. Ms. Barbara N. Harrelson, 57, entered into rest on Monday, June 27, 2016. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Brown; sons, Larry and Michael Harrelson; daughter, Tara Thurmond; life-long friend, David Hardemon; and grandchildren, Riley Rackard and Michael Harrelson, Jr. She is preceded in death by her father, J.B. Newton. A memorial...

Jun 27, 2016

Mrs. Carolyn R. Burns, 74, of Augusta, GA, entered into rest peacefully on Monday, June 27th, 2016 at her residence with family present.A memorial service will be held Saturday July 2ndat Asbury United Methodist Church at 3:00 pm; Reverends Allan Smith, Randall Cowart, and Pete Strahls will officiate.Preceding the service, from 1:45 - 2:45 in the fellowship hall, will be...

Jun 26, 2016

Appling, GA. Mrs. Bobbie Z. McCorkle, 64, wife of the late Mr. Billy Joe McCorkle, entered into rest on Sunday, June 26th, 2016. Mrs. McCorkle was a life-long resident of the Augusta/Appling area, where she spent her time working as a homemaker and was a member of Dunns Chapel UMC. She is survived by her son, Raymond Lee Wilson; daughters,...