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Edward Lee Roberson

Edward Lee Roberson

Mar 4, 2020

Edward Lee Roberson, 84 passed away on March 4, 2020. He was born in the small farming community of Conetoe in eastern NC. Edward and his identical twin, Earl, were born to Jake and Mamie Lee Roberson and were affectionately known to everyone in the town as “the twins.” The twins and their close pals spent their youth roaming the...

Eric H. Center

Eric H. Center

Mar 4, 2020

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Ismael Rodriguez Jr.

Ismael Rodriguez Jr.

Mar 4, 2020

Ismael Rodriguez Jr. Augusta, GA –1SG Ismael Rodriguez Jr., US Army Retired, 80, loving husband of 35 years to Carol Rodriguez, entered into rest Wednesday, March 4, 2020, Ismael grew up in New York City. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard and later transferred to the US Army and retired after 27 years. He was a loving husband, father,...

Charles "Chuck" Moon

Charles "Chuck" Moon

Mar 2, 2020

Augusta, GA –Monday, March 2, 2020, Mr. Charles Frederick Moon III, 77, died peacefully. Chuck proudly served the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church and has been a minister for 50 years. Rev. Moon attended University of Southern Mississippi, Emory University, and Candler School of Theology. He was ordained Deacon in 1967 and Elder in 1969. He was...

Mrs. Barbara Becknell Phillips

Mrs. Barbara Becknell Phillips

Mar 2, 2020

Barbara Becknell Phillips Atlanta, GA – Barbara Phillips, a longtime resident of Sumter, SC died at the age of 87 on Monday, March 2nd at Memory Care Center Atlanta, Georgia. Barbara suffered, and ultimately died from Alzheimer’s disease. Barbara was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 15th, 1933 and was raised with her only sibling, Mary, in a house with...

Gordon "Lee" Dickens Jr.

Gordon "Lee" Dickens Jr.

Mar 1, 2020

Gordon Lee Dickens. Jr., World War II Submarine Officer, Regent Emeritus of the University System of Georgia, lawyer, organizer and past president of Milledgeville’s First Federal Savings & Loan Association (now First Liberty Bank), died in Augusta, Georgia, Sunday, March 1, 2020. Celebration of his life will be conducted Friday, March 6, 2020, 12 noon, graveside at the Dickens-Guill-Hill Square...

William "Billy" Robert Berndt, Jr.

William "Billy" Robert Berndt, Jr.

Feb 29, 2020

William Robert Berndt, Jr “Billy” Appling, GA- We are saddened to announce, after a long battle with illnesses, the passing of William “Billy” Berndt on Saturday, February 29th, 2020. Billy was born on August 29th, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. He served as an Aviation Ordinance Technician in the United States Marine Corps and retired as a Detective with the Los...

Helen Mann

Helen Mann

Feb 28, 2020

Helen Mann Augusta, GA – Helen Sumner Mann, 81, entered into rest Friday, February 28, 2020. Helen was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a 1956 graduate of Mt. St. Joseph High School. She was an active member of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Family members include her siblings: Dennis...

Paul Roy Ottinger

Paul Roy Ottinger

Feb 25, 2020

Augusta, GA – Paul Roy Ottinger passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his home in Augusta, Georgia. Paul was born in Valley City, North Dakota on April 1, 1951. He attended school in both Valley City and Jamestown, North Dakota. He attended Moorhead State College, Minnesota, from 1969 until 1973, receiving a bachelors degree in restaurant management. Paul...

Roy Albert Ottinger

Roy Albert Ottinger

Feb 24, 2020

Augusta, GA – Roy A. Ottinger, age 94, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Harriet Ottinger; five children: Ann (Jack) Levine, Alan (Lynette) Ottinger, Mary Ottinger, Roy Ottinger II, Amy (Jeff) Klare. He is pre-deceased by his parents; sister: Laura Steen; son: Eric Ottinger:...

Douglas Ramon Walters Jr. "Doug"

Douglas Ramon Walters Jr. "Doug"

Feb 24, 2020

Augusta, GA – Douglas Ramon Walters Jr. “Doug”, 61, beloved son of Dr. D. Ramon and Ann R. Walters, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. Doug was born on December 25, 1958 and was the greatest joy and blessing to all that knew him. Psalm 18:30 says, “As for...

Kendall Laine Maddox

Kendall Laine Maddox

Feb 22, 2020

Kendall Laine Maddox Augusta, GA – Kendall Laine Maddox, beloved daughter of Francis W. and Lisa Turner Maddox, and sister of Evan Maddox Hooks, entered into rest on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Roswell, GA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:30 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Dr. Ken...

Mrs. Johnnie C. Neal

Mrs. Johnnie C. Neal

Feb 22, 2020

JOHNNIE CAROL DICKEY NEAL Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at home, Mrs. Johnnie C. Neal, 77, loving wife of 37 years to Ret. 1st Sgt. James Neal. Mrs. Neal was a retired paraprofessional for the Columbia County school system. She was a member of Answers Community Church since 1995. Her hobbies included playing games, traveling,...

Tyler Allen Farmer

Tyler Allen Farmer

Feb 22, 2020

Tyler Farmer Evans, GA – Tyler Allen Farmer, 30, entered into rest Saturday, February 22, 2020. Tyler was a graduate of Evans High School and attended Augusta State University. Time with Tyler was always an adventure! He loved Britney Spears, kayaking, Britney Spears, snowboarding, Britney Spears, and all the laughter he shared with his friends while listening to Britney Spears....

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Casey

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Casey

Feb 21, 2020

Augusta, GA - Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, of Augusta entered into rest on Friday, February 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. A Rosary will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm at St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary-on- the Hill Catholic...

Beth Gorman

Beth Gorman

Feb 20, 2020

Augusta, GA – Marion Elizabeth “Beth” Gorman, 55, beloved wife of 33 years to Michael Gorman, lost her battle with cancer Thursday morning, February 20, 2020. Beth fought a hard and painful battle like the angel she was, with a beautiful smile on her face and her devoted husband at her side. She was wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend...

Dr. Kenneth Walter Lennox Col USA Ret

Dr. Kenneth Walter Lennox Col USA Ret

Feb 19, 2020

Augusta, GA - Ken was a physician, teacher, retired army Colonel, and most of all a husband, father, and a grandfather. He enjoyed life and loved his family. He graduated from University of Miami and New York Medical College at Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital in Manhattan. He did his internship at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in San Francisco, and his residency...

Charles Joseph "Joe" Johnson

Charles Joseph "Joe" Johnson

Feb 19, 2020

Entered into rest Wednesday, February 19, 2020, Mr. Charles Joseph “Joe” Johnson, 68, loving husband of Mrs. Faye H. Johnson. Mr. Johnson attended Our Lady of Peace Elementary School, Aquinas High School and then Clemson University on an Air Force ROTC grant. He earned his Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree in May 1973 and Master of Engineering Degree in May...

Richard Simanski

Richard Simanski

Feb 15, 2020

Richard F. Simanski Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, February 15, 2020, Richard F. Simanski, 80, husband of Paulette Simanski. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. and the funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet with Rev. Brancie Stephens and Bobby Grover officiating. Full military...

Julia Joiner

Julia Joiner

Feb 14, 2020

Julia Joiner Augusta, GA – Julia Murray Joiner passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. Julia was born to Ruth VanHorn Murray and Julius Allan Murray of Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by her son, Todd Andrew Joiner. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard A. “Rusty” Joiner, sons Richard Allan, Robert Bradford husband of...

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