Augusta, GA. Ralph Steven Whitfield, age 48, of Augusta, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015. He was born July 20, 1966, to the late Ralph F. Whitfield and Mary O’Shields Yelton of Augusta.Steve was a painter for Brandon Weeks Painting Co. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Stuckey of Augusta; his step-mother, Jacquelyn Whitfield of Martinez; 2 daughter, Paige Weeks of Augusta and Brenda Stuckey of Augusta; 6 brothers, Ralph Wynn Whitfield of Atlanta, Robert Lee Whitfield of North Augusta, S.C., Kirk Kevin Leopard of Maryland, Zachary Laurence Whitfield of Martinez, Joseph Waylon Whitfield of Martinez, Blake Andrew Clark of Martinez; 2 sisters, Julie Lynn Kovalski of Augusta and Marcie Leigh Whitfield of Augusta; 4 grandchildren, Zoey Weeks, Jaden Weeks, Brandon Weeks and Jacob Stuckey. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Central Savannah River Crematory, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd., HWY 25, entrusted with arrangements.