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Paul Dean Wilkinson

Paul Dean Wilkinson

May 14, 2021

Paul Dean Wilkinson Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 14, 2021, Paul Dean Wilkinson, 84, husband of the late Helen Wilkinson. Born in Washington, KS, after serving his country with honor for 22 years, Paul made Augusta his home. The last of “The Wilkinson Clan”, (5 brothers and 1 sister); devoted to his wife and children and...

Walter Harry Davis

Walter Harry Davis

May 14, 2021

Walter Harry Davis Augusta, GA – Mr. Walter Harry Davis, 84, surrounded by his family, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2021. He was the loving husband of Barbara Hydrick Davis for 40 years. “Harry” was born in Oglethorpe County, GA in 1936. At 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, a career that lasted for 31...

Tomoko Ishikawa Foreman

Tomoko Ishikawa Foreman

May 13, 2021

Tomoko Ishikawa Foreman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 13, 2021, Mrs. Tomoko Ishikawa Foreman, 94, wife of the late Mr. Richard L. Foreman. Tomoko was born in Sendai, Japan, married Richard on December 23, 1957, and traveled throughout Japan and the United States as a military wife and mother. Her passion was cooking and creating wonderful...

David Phillip Smith

David Phillip Smith

May 12, 2021

Augusta, GA- David Phillip Smith, age 86, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 after a short illness. He was a 1952 graduate of Richmond Academy. After graduation he joined the Navy where he trained as a Hospital Corpsman. Assigned to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland he was proud to have personally cared for U.S.M.C. General...

Colonel Michael (Mike) McCahan Downes

Colonel Michael (Mike) McCahan Downes

May 12, 2021

Colonel Michael (Mike) McCahan Downes (U.S. Army, Retired), 85, died on May 12, 2021, at his home in Augusta, Georgia. For so many who had the privilege of knowing him, Colonel Downes will be remembered as a leader, a mentor, and a friend. Mike was predeceased by his beautiful and talented wife of 57 years, Barbara Anne (Babs) Downes, and...

Vickie Cox

Vickie Cox

May 10, 2021

Martinez, GA – Vickie Darlene Cox, 66, entered into rest late on Mother’s Day; Sunday May 9th, 2021. Vickie Darlene Cox was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 7th, 1954. Her Family Members incudes her Daughter: April Murphy (Mike); Son: Dean Cox (Carla); Sister: Venessa Cooper; Nephew: Roy Hitzeman II; Grandchildren: Ashton Cox, Ireland Murphy, and Layla Cox. She is...

Janice P. Miller

Janice P. Miller

May 10, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest peacefully at her residence on Monday, May 10, 2021, Mrs. Janice Peebles Miller, 79, loving wife of the late Harold Miller. Janice was born in Augusta at University Hospital to the late Louie Pierce Peebles and Evelyn Herron Peebles. She graduated from Richmond Academy in 1960. She received her Bachelor of Special Education from...

Paul G. McDonough, MD

Paul G. McDonough, MD

May 8, 2021

Paul G. McDonough, MD Augusta, GA - Paul G. McDonough, M.D., age 91, of Augusta, Georgia, passed from this life to the next on May 8th, 2021 at home in the presence of his family. Paul was born in Scranton, PA and served in the US Air Force in France before returning to the United States and finally settling in...

John Jacob Scott

John Jacob Scott

May 8, 2021

John Jacob Scott Augusta, GA – Mr. John Jacob Scott, 74, entered into rest Saturday, May 8, 2021. John was a 1964 graduate of Butler High School. He retired as a plumber and enjoyed bird watching and fishing. Family members include his brother: Mike Scott, Sr. (Genie); sister: Sheila Phillips; nephews: Mike Scott, Jr. (Gena) and Matt Scott; and niece:...

Vera Sergeevna Nikitenko

Vera Sergeevna Nikitenko

May 7, 2021

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 7, 2021, Vera Sergeevna Nikitenko wife of the late Nikolay Nikitenko. Family members include her daughter: Elena Knabel and husband David; granddaughter: Lera Zotova and great granddaughter: Diana Zotova. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com

Gloria Fish

Gloria Fish

May 7, 2021

Gloria Fish Augusta, GA – Gloria Fish, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 7, 2021. Gloria was the beloved wife of 66 years to Guy Fish who passed away in 2013. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, Gloria married Guy in 1946 following his service in the Army during WWII. Gloria and Guy moved to Anaheim, California around 1950...

Randy Partridge

Randy Partridge

May 7, 2021

Randy Partridge Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 7, 2021, Mr. Randall “Randy” Alan Partridge, 66, loving husband of Susan Ward Partridge. Randy was a lifetime resident of Augusta. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and was an avid gun collector. He would give you the shirt off his back and he loved his family and enjoyed...

William Gray Jr.

William Gray Jr.

May 6, 2021

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 6, 2021, Mr. William Gray, Jr., 90, loving husband of 68 years to Mrs. Evelyn Harriger Gray. Bill was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. He enjoyed golfing and was a devoted sports fan, especially of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father, and...

Paula J. Kaylor

Paula J. Kaylor

May 6, 2021

Paula J. Kaylor Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 6, 2021, Paula June Kaylor, 72. Paula enjoyed sewing and crocheting; making and giving her quilts as gifts was a joy for her. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Family members include her daughter: Amy Reneé Kaylor; son: Wayne Kaylor...

Charles E. Brinson Sr.

Charles E. Brinson Sr.

May 3, 2021

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, May 3, 2021, Mr. Charles Edward Brinson, Sr., 80, husband of Mrs. Ann Walker Brinson. Charles was a native of Port Wentworth, GA, and a member of St. Luke Anglican Catholic Church where he was a lay reader for many years. He served in the Air National Guard for 8 years and...

Allison Ero

Allison Ero

May 2, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 2, 2021, Allison Renee Ero, 42. Family members include her children: Trenton Ero, Chase Ero, Sadie Ero; father: Charles Selman; brother: Jonathon Selman. She was preceded in death by her mother: Debbie C. Selman. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214...

Brenleigh Karson Kitchens

Brenleigh Karson Kitchens

Apr 29, 2021

Hephzibah, GA – Brenleigh Kitchens, 20, entered into rest on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Brenleigh was raised in Martinez, GA and was a proud 2019 graduate of Lakeside High School where she participated in cheerleading, basketball, track, tennis, soccer, 4-H, and softball. She stayed active out of school as well playing basketball for Georgia Sting and soccer for Augusta Arsenal....

Hugh Kenneth Pratt

Hugh Kenneth Pratt

Apr 28, 2021

Hugh Kenneth Pratt, 95, entered into rest Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Mr. Pratt’s life was characterized by his generosity of spirit, service to his country and community, and devotion to his family and faith. He was born and raised in Covington, GA. He attended Georgia Tech prior to enlisting in the Army Air Corps in 1943, where he served as...

Edward Scarborough

Edward Scarborough

Apr 27, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Edward Scarborough, 50. Family members include his mother: Vicki Scarborough; brother: Tripp Scarborough; Grandmother: Jackie Troupe; uncle: Mike Troupe; Aunt: Cindy Troupe and many other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his father: Ed Scarborough. The funeral service will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 at...

John Joseph Powell

John Joseph Powell

Apr 27, 2021

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