Richard "Dick" Millard Troxel

Oct 22, 2025

Evans, GA – Mr. Richard “Dick” M. Troxel, 87, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Umatilla, Florida, Mr. Troxel spent many years in Atlanta, where he built a successful career as a home builder. Following his retirement to Amelia Island, he later moved to Augusta to be closer to his family....

Mary L. Hood

Oct 20, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, October 20, 2025, Mary Louise Lewis Hood, 77, loving wife of Stephen Dale Hood.

Mary loved her family and dearly loved her grandkids. She always wanted all of her family to be together. An avid Elvis fan, Mary loved the beach.

Family members include her husband: Stephen Dale Hood; mother: Magdalena “Maggie” Lewis; children:...

John Patrick Arthur

Oct 20, 2025

Augusta, GA – Mr. John Patrick Arthur, 73, entered into rest on October 20, 2025.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 24, 2025, at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Fr. Andrew Emenike celebrant. The family will receive friends in the narthex from 10:15 until 11:00 AM.

Mr. Arthur was born in Augusta to...

Dr. Michael Maurer

Oct 20, 2025

Augusta, GA – Dr. Michael Maurer, U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, Retired, of Augusta, Georgia, was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 20, 2025.

Michael was a graduate of Northwestern University School of Orthodontics. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Augusta.

Michael was the devoted and cherished husband of his wife Marsha Maurer, who survives...

Judy Barber

Oct 19, 2025

Judy Barber entered into rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, after a 5-year battle with cancer. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on June 8, 1943, to the late T.I. and Edith Barber.

Judy graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1961 and then attended Augusta College. She retired from the United States Postal Service. Judy enjoyed antiquing, attending estate...

Rufus Eugene Hilliard

Oct 19, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, Mr. Rufus Eugene Hilliard, 92, loving husband of the late Betty Jo Hilliard.

Rufus was a lifelong native of Augusta, GA. He served in the United States Army and worked in the Local 150 Pipefitters Union for 70 years who had a hard work ethic and was always committed. He...

Katsumi Ito Pottorff

Oct 19, 2025

Mrs. Katsumi Ito Pottorff, 93, beloved wife of Donald Pottorff, entered into rest on October 19, 2025.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Almut Tirpitz Jackson

Oct 16, 2025

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Almut K. Tirpitz Jackson, 90, beloved and dedicated mother, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2025.

Born July 18, 1935 in Nuremberg, Germany, she devoted her life to her family. She dedicated 40+ years of service to the Richmond County Board of Education.

Family members include her children: Victoria Maria Jackson Carinda, Gunther Jackson, and Adrian Jackson; seven...

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Dunaway Lee

Oct 15, 2025

North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Dunaway Lee, 98.

A charter member of Bethlehem Advent Christian Church, she taught and nurtured many young children in the nursery class for several decades. The entirety of her adult life was marked by extending the love, compassion and grace she experienced through Christ. She cared...

Juanita Hess Duke

Oct 15, 2025

Mrs. Juanita Hess Duke, 94, beloved wife of the late James E. Duke, entered into rest on October 15, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Bronson Duke officiating.

Mrs. Duke was born in Bloomington, WV to the late Elihue Prince Hess and the late Rinda Rose Moore Hess.

 Mrs....