Obituaries

Mar 8, 2025

Mar 8, 2025

Entered into rest on Saturday, March 8, 2025, Mrs. Teresa “Teri” Lovett, 74, loving mother of Jimmy and Josh Lovett.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in Westover Memorial park with Rev. Reese LeRoy officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the graveside.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors,...

Mar 8, 2025

Mr. Robert “Rip” Van Williamson, Jr., 67, entered into rest Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Rip was a lifelong resident of Augusta. He spent many of his days hunting and fishing and many of his nights grilling for his family and friends. He enjoyed participating in and observing sports, as he was an avid UGA and Braves fan. He was extremely hardworking,...

Mar 8, 2025

Augusta, GA – Mr. Gerald (Jerry) Lazenby, 74, entered into rest on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Gerald was a lifelong resident of Evans, GA, born to the late Josh and Patty Lazenby.

Family members include his siblings Lynda Salley (Trey), Stan Lazenby (Sheri), and Mike Thomas, and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:00...

Mar 6, 2025

Shirley Ann Beckworth, 86, entered into rest on Thursday, March 6, 2025. 

She was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Shirley was an avid gardener and you could always find her in the kitchen doing what she loved, cooking and baking. She was a dedicated employee of Kroger and retired in 1998 with...

Mar 4, 2025

He that dwelleth in the secret place

of the most High shall abide under the

shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and

my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust.

Psalm 91:1-2

Mar 2, 2025

Entered into rest on Sunday, March 2, 2025, Audrey Jean Brown, 86, wife of the late Ronald Walter Brown.

Jean was a native of Augusta. She married a military man, Ronald W. Brown and became a true military wife and mom, raising their family while her husband was away. She worked in retail at J. B. White’s and then in banking...

Mar 1, 2025

Mrs. Eugene Miller Howerdd, Jr. born Martha Marie Armstrong entered into rest on Saturday, March 1, 2025 peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on October 4, 1934 in Augusta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Williams Armstrong, father John F. Armstrong, and her loving and devoted husband Eugene M. Howerdd, Jr., and...

Feb 28, 2025

Entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 28, 2025, Mrs. Diana Davis Plowman, 84, loving wife of 61 years to Dr. Kent M. Plowman. 

Diana was born in Miami, FL to the late William Henry and Montyne Bentley Davis on April 25, 1940. She later attended Miami Senior High School. Diana met the love of her life, Kent, when they were...

Feb 27, 2025

Entered into rest on Thursday, February 27, 2025, Kenneth Wayne Bolin, 73, husband of the late Ruby Bolin.

Kenneth loved to go to church, he loved the Lord with all his heart. He was a member of Full Gospel Church in Pontiac for 25 years. He was also a member of B and L Congregational Holiness Church since 2006. He spent...

Feb 27, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, February 27, 2025, Mrs. Jayne Garrett Black, 78, loving wife to the late Coach Danny Black.

Jayne was a native of Augusta and graduate of Richmond Academy. She started attending Brewton-Parker College in 1965, which is where she met her husband, Danny Black. Jayne and Danny married a year in 1966, and she...

Feb 26, 2025

Mrs. Patricia S. Jones (Pat) went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of February 26th at the age of 79. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. After 19 years of being a housewife She cofounded H.E. Jones Electric Service with her husband of 47 years, Gene Jones, in 1984. Pat loved...

Feb 25, 2025

Mary Sue Krementz (63), passed away unexpectedly in Augusta, Georgia on February 25, 2025.

Mary Sue was born to Richard and Joyce Krementz, on May 5, 1961, in New Albany, IN. Mary Sue lived in New Albany until 1965. She lived in Lexington, KY from 1965-1984, graduating high school with honors from New Covenant Academy in 1979. She lived in Aiken,...

Feb 25, 2025

"With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Debra Jean Meatte Felsner, age 74, who went to heaven on February 25th, 2025, in her own residence surrounded by loved ones. She left this world with grace and is now resting in the arms of the lord. She is survived by her mother: Gladys G. Meatte; her son Tracy W....

Feb 24, 2025

Our lovely mother Jean transitioned from her earthly body to her heavenly spirit on February 24, 2025, when she was 95 years old. She will be missed by many. 

Mrs. Mary Regina Teeters, beloved wife of the late Charles "Chuck" Teeters of 61 years is survived by her five children, Tom, Bill, Chuck (Beth), Marybeth and John (Stephanie), grandchildren James and...

Feb 23, 2025

Shirley Anne Reeves left her earthly home to be embraced by the loving arms of her Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was 88. 

Shirley was born on June 14, 1936, to Nobie Lee Seymour Standridge and Parks Melton “P.M.” Standridge in Gainesville, Georgia. She attended Riverbend High School, where she graduated as Salutatorian in 1955. 

She married Jack Reeves in...

Feb 23, 2025

Augusta, GA – William “Bill” Alexander Merritt, Jr., 84, fine artist, builder, avid fisherman, storyteller, and lover of life, entered into rest on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 52 years to Mrs. Judith Copley Merritt and a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all.

Bill was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He was...

Feb 23, 2025

Naomi Combs Cheeks transitioned peacefully from this world on February 23, 2025 to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.

Naomi was born Feb 27, 1939 in Bristol, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents Johnny & Mabel Dixon, her first husband Spencer C. Combs and second husband Bobby D. Cheeks. She is survived by her daughters Brenda...

Feb 23, 2025

Entered into rest on Sunday, February 23, 2025, Mrs. Mary Hallman, 91, loving wife of the late Victor R. Hallman. 

Born in 1933 in Saluda Co., SC to the late Milledge and Mattie Franklin, Mary was a charter member of Advent Lutheran Church and worked at Thomson Co. for many years. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, making jewelry but most importantly she...

Feb 23, 2025

Sung Won Park, 84, entered into rest Sunday, February 23, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date.