Obituaries

Apr 9, 2025

Augusta, GA - Charles “Charley” Symonds entered into rest at his home on April 9, 2025, at the age of 93. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors on Davis Road with a graveside service immediately following at Westover Memorial Park, Brad Whitt officiating.

Charley was born...

Apr 6, 2025

Arrangements will be announced.

Apr 5, 2025

Shonea Barrett Williams, 70, of Augusta, Georgia beloved wife of Stephen “Steve” Williams, passed away peacefully in the early morning of April 5, 2025, at her residence from natural causes. Shonea was born March 1st, 1955, in Aiken, South Carolina to the late James and Millie Barrett of Warrenville, South Carolina. A 1973 graduate of Leavelle McCampbell High School, she...

Apr 5, 2025

Richard Allen Slaby, a community leader, died peacefully at home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 83 following a courageous battle with ALS. He was born on December 11, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Charles Otto Slaby and Mary Kahoun Slaby. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Otto Slaby, Jr., his son,...

Apr 3, 2025

David Lee Iverson, 80, passed away at home on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Evans, Georgia. He was the loving and devoted husband of Anne Iverson, and father to son John, and daughters Amanda and Bethany, and Son-in-Law Todd Kelly who dearly miss him and the life lessons he imparted to them.

David proudly served his country for twenty-six years in...

Apr 3, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Mrs. Patrica Roden (Patti) Fowler, 70, wife of Mr. William T. (Bill) Fowler

Patti was born on September 17, 1954 in Albertville, Alabama to the late Charles and Betty Roden. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in child development. After teaching kindergarten for...

Apr 3, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Thomas Richard DeChant, 68.

Tom was born in Chicago Heights, IL. He served in the United States Army. He was a well-known transmission mechanic in the area, and one of the best in Augusta. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather in every sense. He loved to...

Apr 1, 2025

Mar 30, 2025

Martinez, GA — Martha Lenore (Lee) Pinson Miller born November 16, 1931, went home to be with her loving Savior on March 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Newt Sr. and Jean Pinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Miller and her brother, Newt Pinson Jr.

A native of Lincolnton, Mrs. Miller lived most...

Mar 29, 2025

Augusta, GA - George Lombard Bowen, Sr., a fourth-generation Augustan born May 21, 1937, entered into rest on March 29, 2025. He was the son of Charles W. Bowen, Jr. and Alice Lombard Bowen.

George came to saving knowledge of Jesus Christ when in the 5th grade at Monte Sano Elementary School as a result of a few local Gideon Camp...

Mar 29, 2025

Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on March 29, 2025, Mr. Clifford Hull Sr., beloved husband of 60 years to the late Erna Hull. 

Family members include his sons: Steven Robert Hull (Joyce), Clifford Hull Jr (Joan), Alan Henry Hull, Peter James Hull and Paul Andrew Hull, 14 grandchildren: Dina Mathews, Cassandra Sickels, Joshua Hull, Andrea Szabo, Alexa Craven, Rachel Mateo,...

Mar 28, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 28, 2025, Douglas Jerome Salter, Sr., 87, loving husband of the late Emma Ruth “Mama Ruth” Salter.

Douglas was a lifelong native of Augusta, GA. He served in the United States Navy for 10 years and the Army Reserves for 25 years. He spent 25+ years working with the Martinez Fire Department....

Mar 28, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 28, 2025, James “Carl” Carlisle Bryngelson, Jr., 78, loving husband of 56 years to Margaret Bryngelson.

Carl was a lifelong native of Augusta, GA. He was a member of Warren Baptist Church where he also served as a deacon. He was also a former member and elder at Lakemont Presbyterian Church. He...

Mar 28, 2025

Augusta, GA — Alton Lovingood, age 93, was called home to meet his Lord and Savior in person the evening of March 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Ida Lovinggood and his brothers and sisters-in-law Paul Lovinggood (Louise) and Gene Lovinggood (Blanche). He was also pre-deceased by his granddaughter Stephanie Elizabeth Brooks.

Mr. Lovingood is...

Mar 28, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 28, 2025, Mr. Craig Alan Huff, 61, loving husband of Joann Huff.

Craig was born in Columbus, GA to the late Alvin & Louise Huff. He graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, AL, earned his Bachelor of Education at Auburn University where he met his wife and Augusta State University,...

Mar 27, 2025

Christopher B. Larkin, age 66, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, after completing a final round of golf with close friends on a gorgeous spring day in Augusta.

The youngest son of Augusta natives, Herschel Rex and Maryanne Toole Larkin, Chris grew up on Bransford Road with three older brothers, and a slew of neighborhood and school friends that he remained...

Mar 26, 2025

Augusta, Ga.- Sandi Lail Watkins passed away peacefully March 26, 2025.

Sandi was born March 23, 1957 in Hickory, North Carolina to the late William and Sandra Lail.

After graduating from Stranahand High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Sandi met the love of her life, “Wild” Bill Watkins, and made Augusta her home.

Outside of her blood-related family, The Queen of Broad Street...

Mar 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Novalee Sol Martinez

With aching hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved baby, Novalee Sol, who was born on March 6, 2025 and gained her angel wings on March 26, 2025. Though she was with us for only a short time, Novalee showed us the true meaning of strength, love, and courage.

From the moment she entered...

Mar 25, 2025

Appling, GA - Kira Z. Caiafa, 86, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. 

A private family service will be held.

Mar 25, 2025

Carl Davis Bonner, age 68, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home in Hiawassee, Ga. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Carl D Bonner, Sr and Mildred Jones Bonner on June 16, 1956. Carl graduated from Ridgeway High School in Memphis in 1974 then went on to receive an undergraduate degree (1978) and a graduate...